The Commission

More than an artwork, a custom horse portrait is a tribute, an intimate celebration of strength, elegance, and spirit. Each commission is thoughtfully crafted to capture not only your horse’s likeness, but its presence, character, and quiet power.

From the curve of the neck to the depth of the gaze, every detail is approached with sensitivity and intention, resulting in a piece that feels both timeless and deeply personal. Created in close dialogue with you, the portrait becomes a lasting heirloom, one that honors the bond you share and elevates it into art.

Designed for those who appreciate refinement, emotion, and authenticity, each portrait is a singular work, made to be treasured for generations.

Please note that commissioning a portrait does not require owning a horse.

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The creative process

  • 01. The Reference

    You provide a selection of photographs capturing your horse’s presence, expression, and conformation. These images serve as the foundation of the commission, allowing the artist to study form, character, and nuance.

  • 02. The Study

    Preliminary sketches are developed to establish composition, posture, and balance. This stage allows for quiet refinement and alignment, ensuring the portrait reflects both accuracy and intention before proceeding.

  • 03. The Portrait

    Once approved, the final oil painting is executed with care and precision by renowned artist Éloïse Brodeur. The result is a timeless work—crafted to honour the horse in a manner befitting its presence.

    Custom commissions begin at $10,000.

Oversized formats are encouraged, allowing for depth, balance, and a commanding sense of presence.

A Living Form

These works are built through motion rather than strict outline. The painting evolves from gesture and flow, allowing form, light, and tension to guide the composition. What emerges is not a fixed image, but a sense of vitality—an impression of movement, character, and quiet force suspended in time.

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Éloïse Brodeur, Painter

Born in Montreal in 1976, Eloise Brodeur spent her formative years in a highly creative milieu. After completing a diploma in Fine Arts at Concordia University, she continued her training in Italy, focusing on her drawing technique. Brodeur’s painting, which are often figurative canvases of immense dimensions, have won critical acclaim on both the national and international stage. Brodeur stands out as much for the quality of execution of her work as for her exceptional technical virtuosity, which allows her subjects to be magnified and transformed into an arresting artistic vision.