This alternative portrait was inspired by my last equine love – Nikki. I sold her before moving to California years ago but she is forever imprinted on my soul. It is a rescue story, for both of us. I was … Continue reading
Mim’s Wild Rose
Category Archives: Animals
Mestango Lightening
When Native Americans applied war paint on their Mustangs, the long zig-zag lines symbolized lightning to add power and speed to the horse. Last year when Jennifer visited she mentioned she wanted to see “my” horses at Koli. We reminisced about … Continue reading
Fat Piggy, Happy Piggy
I got off my plane from Jamaica in Charlotte and instead of continuing to Phoenix, my best friend’s little brother Curt was so kind to drive me halfway to Richmond where my sister Kristie scooped me up and we continued … Continue reading
Maeve’s Pony
My elementary school BFF asked me to paint a rocking horse to match her new nursery. I think she knew she’d hook me going for my soft spot – horses (not babies). I was excited about the project but in … Continue reading
Bubbly Fish
This next trifecta of paintings was a speed session over the holidays with my nieces. Stella was eager to break into her new art set and willingly shared paint and canvases with her sister and cousins and me. We got … Continue reading
Midnight Surprise
This homely little guy has grown on me. He reminds me of two new foals we have down at the horse barn Koli. One is a beautiful palomino and the other is the ugliest shade of brown.. The owner Chuck … Continue reading
Bluebird & Berries
When I was thinking about making a 2012 calendar with my artwork I realized I didn’t have anything fit for the month of December. So I made this little bluebird enjoying a splash of color from red berries on a … Continue reading
Majestic Horse
Sophie helped me name this one too. It was a favorite of my sisters – I think they like the simplicity of the black and white. I like this asian inspired style and want to get better at maximizing every … Continue reading
Watchful Eyes
This is one of my favorites and the last of my Africa paintings.. for now. I finally located my fine brush and was able to get some good detail in the fur. I enjoyed painting this cheetah mum and am … Continue reading
Pride’s View
A lioness watching the sunset. This painting goes out to all the ladies who bring home the bacon! In lion society the females do most of the hunting, but the male won’t hesitate to commandeer the kill. I painted this … Continue reading
Achilles
Happy Birthday Dad! My dad always wanted to have land for family to enjoy. Horses came into our lives when my sisters got the bug. My parents were clueless what they were getting into but jumped in wholeheartedly and loved seeing … Continue reading
Polly the Prancin’ Pony
When I decided to start painting again, I went back to my roots – horses – a constant source of inspiration for me. I’d like to dedicate this painting to my friend Sarah who recently had a baby. Some of … Continue reading
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