Myfanwy's Art

Myfanwy Powell, M.A. Self-employed Welsh Sporting Artist. Follow via Instagram. Commissions taken. www.myfanwysart.co.uk

27/01/2026

Only look back.. to see how far you’ve come! 2015 vs 2024. First dog portrait to the most recent 🐶

22/01/2026

Have a watch and listen to see what I’ve been up to so far ☺️

21/01/2026

That time I painted tiny model horses, at my baby shower, for fun, at 8 months pregnant. And LOVED it. My girls know me so well! The aim was to paint all our little horses and keep them ready for when my little one is old enough to play with them 🥰

06/01/2026

TAKE BACK TUESDAY This handsome stud is my boy Rebel. Hard to believe he’s almost completely white now and going on 16 😱 he’s currently on loan and having the best time in the North Welsh hills. I miss him dearly but my hands are so full with my little one at the moment and he’s having a far better time on loan than he would be having with me. This piece was completed in 2015 using pastels on pastelmat during a course with ._herbert. We had so much fun creating! I don’t get much chance to use pastels now, but when I do I have such a great time with them. It’s a very different technique to painting so it’s good to experiment with other mediums when you get the chance. This portrait is one of my favourites and rests at home on my bedroom wall now. Swipe left for a selfie of the big grey floof and I taken just before Christmas 🐴

05/01/2026

MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY 💪🏻 Not exactly an “arty” post but it’s a part of my journey. I was super active all through pregnancy and postpartum and took 2 weeks off over the festive period. Today I finally picked up the weights again and decided to get into the “New Year, New Me” spirit. So whilst my daughter jumped around in her jumperoo I got jumping with and had some thoughts today on my art and how I want to go forward with this year. So here’s to 2026, hopefully it’s a good start and I will endeavour to try and continue some progress, in art, health and being present with my little one 💕

31/12/2025

To all my supporters, thank you for continuing to follow Myfanwy’s Art, and I’m sorry not to have posted for so long and let you all know what I’m up to.

As I’m sure you some of you are aware, I gave birth to our beautiful baby girl in April: the absolute light of our lives. In all my years of creating, she is by far the best thing I’ve ever made 🥰 the piece that has completed our family’s puzzle.

To catch you up on the last year: I finished my last commission a few weeks before our daughter was born but I have unfortunately not touched brush to canvas since. I miss my work terribly, and my horse too (dearest Rebel has been on loan to a good friend since January).
I think every mother goes through a little identity crisis when they first have their baby. For a little while, as much as I was overwhelmed with love for our beautiful baby, I felt I’d lost myself. The things that made me me, had to be put on pause. For a long time I always felt there was something missing in my life though, and our little girl was that missing puzzle piece. And it wasn’t until I had a moment of self doubt that I realised: my little girl will only ever be this small once. She will grow so quickly and I won’t get this time again. My art and my horse will still be there for me when I’m ready to pick them up again however. So as much as I miss the things I used to do, I’m more concerned with being present in our daughter’s life. To witness her growing up. This isn’t a hit on those who have gone back to work after having a baby by the way: you do you! These are my own feelings. My own journey. Everyone is different.
I was a little naive in pregnancy and thought I’d be able to pick work up again a few months later. I want to go back and laugh at myself now because the reality is babies take up ALL your time and energy. Even if you have a baby that sleeps well, that “break” should be spent recovering and catching up on much needed rest. So sadly, I have not done the work I thought I’d so easily get back into this year. So bear with me folks, my work will come (thank you to the clients happy to wait and who have been very understanding!). I’m afraid the work will be that much slower though as I won’t be returning full time, but I really appreciate your support and for still continuing to follow Myfanwy’s Art.

I hope you have all had a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. 2025 has been an incredible year for us, it is the year that made me a mother and finally completed our family 🥰 I will always love 2025 for that. Leaving 2025 does feel a little sad for that reason, but I am excited to welcome 2026 and see what it brings.

Watch this space everyone! 👀

With love and gratitude,

Myfanwy x

30/04/2025

Introducing this gorgeous mare ☺️ completed a few weeks ago and given as a gift today for a very special birthday.

I love painting greys, there are so many interesting colours and tones in their beautiful coats 🥰

“Emmie,” 16 x 12 inches, oil on canvas.

28/03/2025

That’s it for now folks! No more painting for a little while as my baby is due in just over 3 weeks time.

The last commission has just been completed and I will share it in due course. So for now I will be getting ready before the little one’s arrival and will keep you all updated on when I feel ready to start up again.
I’m due to take some pictures for a client next week and hope to start painting again in the Summer/Autumn time.

Much love and Best Wishes,

Myfanwy x

(Plus Rebel and Bump, pictured below, with thanks to meghigginsonphotography 📸♥️)

15/02/2025

Introducing this little cutie who was gifted yesterday evening ☺️ I was delighted to hear the recipient said it was the best gift she’d ever had 🥹

8 x 8 inches, oil on canvas.

07/02/2025

Say hello to handsome Flyer 😍 I started on him before Christmas but he’s taken me some time to complete as it’s been a bit of a struggle painting as I get bigger in my pregnancy. But I have worked a system around it now! Let’s just say the kitchen is looking more like my studio than my studio does 🤣

“Flyer,” 16 x 12 inches, oil on canvas.

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Llansantffraid-Ym-Mechain

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http://www.myfanwysart.co.uk/

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