Category Archives: Mackinac Island Festival of the Horse

We have some sun-dappled drafts

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Alli Farkas

This one probably holds the record for the number of glazed paint layers. I lost track counting a few days ago. But there was just no other way to get the glowing effects of sunlight on their shiny coats. I … Continue reading →

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More harness!! Help me, Lord!!

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Alli Farkas

I had planned on doing a full size (16″x20″) painting of the Mackinac carriage horses which were featured in my small Aquabord™ watercolor back in December. But the thought of more harness, large-scale at that, pushed the procrastination button. I … Continue reading →

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The Mackinac Island Adventure

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Alli Farkas

This is going to be one heck of a long post, but at least I don’t go on and on very often! It was a 2-day whirlwind adventure, although some of it was definitely not planned or needed! Four of … Continue reading →

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