Kristie chose this quirky mare that was inspired by Man of La Mancha. It was fitting as she was the first of us sisters to beg Mom and Dad for a horse. Though I toss my nieces on a horse … Continue reading
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The Story of a Snowy Night
This was inspired by a photo of our horse pasture. You can see the little horses in the distance. I have been loving this spatter technique for making snow that I learned at our Spirited Art class over Christmas.
Mim’s Wild Rose
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
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
Leigh Leigh
I was so happy when a letter appeared in my mailbox from my littlest niece Anna thanking me for staying with her at Christmas. I immediately began scouring my place for some cool papers to craft a letter back. Instead … Continue reading
Fleeting Field of Purple Pods
My friend Sarah reminded me of a horseback ride we once went on as kids. We were trailblazing (which usually includes dodging/getting hit with lots of branches and always adds a level of excitement to a ride) somewhere in the … 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
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
Color Therapy
When searching for a name for this piece I came across the term Color Therapy and was surprised to learn about this system of alternative medicine based on the use of color.. Hmmm, I’m not sure what Color Therapists are … 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
