“An extraordinary expressive power”
Vollblut
Intensity and Precision
I am not concerned with surface appearance, but with what lies beneath: tension, bearing, individuality.
A horse is a presence. It is this presence that I translate onto canvas.
My painting is powerful, direct and authentic.
The palette expressive, never decorative.
And yet the crucial element lies in the detail: the eyes are rendered with precision. It is in them that the essence reveals itself.
It is there that a portrait remains a likeness – or comes to life.
Works owned by the world’s elite in equestrian sport
including
Isabell Werth
Jessica von Bredow-Werndl
Sandra Auffarth
Sönke Rothenberger
Patrik Kittel
Presence at international competitions and in specialist media
My works are shown in VIP areas at international competitions and are held by distinguished racing establishments, including Gestüt Röttgen and Gestüt Hof Ittlingen.
My work has been featured in publications including:
St. Georg · Reiter Revue International · Vollblut · Sport-Welt
Featured in a special exhibition at the German Horse Museum
The German Horse Museum dedicated a major special exhibition to my equine portraits.
“Expressive, full of character and elegant – just like D’avie. His portrait holds a place of honour, and we value it deeply. Thank you.”
Wettlkam Stud Farm
“It is extraordinary how, with only a few assured brushstrokes, Hartmut Hellner brings the character of our beloved horses to life on canvas.”
The most successful dressage rider of all time” (Pferderevue)
“I am particularly impressed by the way Hartmut Hellner has captured the horse’s true expression – above all the eye. The painting carries remarkable emotional depth.”
Olymic Gold-Medalist, World Champion, Eauropean and German Champion (Dressage)
“The personality of Viamant du Matz comes vividly to life in this powerful painting. I recommend him without reservation.”
Olymic Gold-Medalist, World Champion, Eauropean and German Champion (Eventing)
“We are incredibly proud of Touchdown and delighted to see his strength of character captured so beautifully in this painting. Thank you, Hartmut.”
World champion, eleven-time Swedish champion (dressage)
“His work portrays horses not merely in their outward form but as complex personalities – defined by power, dynamism, elegance and soul.”
“Hartmut Hellner inspires the equestrian scene with his colorful horse portraits.“
„Hartmut Hellner brings a whole new temperament to German horse painting with his modern, explosive way of painting.“
Exclusivity
I accept only a limited number of commissions each year to ensure each portrait receives my undivided attention.
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