Commissioned by the likes of Bushmills, Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders and The Irish National Stud, Simon Carman is known as one of Ireland’s leading sculptors in both bronze and stone. Finding daily inspiration from his own horses, Carman’s equestrian work can be found in the collections of many of Ireland’s top horse owners and his bespoke horse portraits are in high demand. As a master bronze caster and master stone carver, each original piece is handmade from start to finish by Carman himself in his studio on the banks of Lough Erne. For more information or to discuss a sculpture, drawing, or painting commission, contact artfabrictae@gmail.com.

Poetry in pencil

Méabh O Rourke is an artist who possesses a keen eye for the most subtle detail of the equine form. Through her art, she skillfully portrays the grace, power and elegance of horses capturing their every nuance with precision and artistic flair. Working solely with coloured pencil and graphite, her mastery of shading and texture allows her to create incredibly realistic and emotive artwork.

Meabh works from her home in Co Wexford, directly alongside the thoroughbreds that inspire her work.

This Christmas, a limited edition fine art gicleé print would be a truly unique gift for the horse lover in your life. Méabh will be taking a limited number of commissions for 2024 with prices started from €1,500. Prices for fine art prints start from €85 and are available to purchase on MeabhORourke.com.