Tag Archives: horses and carts

Early surprise

Posted on November 1, 2018 by

My last post I mentioned that I had three commissions I couldn’t show you. One of the surprise recipients got her painting early, so I’m happy to show you Emylou. I like this one so much I really didn’t want … Continue reading →

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News flash!

Posted on August 4, 2014 by

This just in– Acceptance letter from Art at the Classic telling me that my oil painting “American Troika” has been accepted into this year’s show! I had two paintings in last year’s show and wasn’t so sure they would want … Continue reading →

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Taming the yellow

Posted on April 10, 2014 by

Click on either image for a closer look. To be continued…

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Some very affordable horses in harness

Posted on February 27, 2014 by

I got the latest set of note cards from the printer a couple of days ago and just finished sorting them into packets and tying a nice satin ribbon around each one. They will be part of my booth display … Continue reading →

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We have some sun-dappled drafts

Posted on February 6, 2014 by

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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A familiar scenario

Posted on February 1, 2014 by

As has happened with pretty much any horse/harness combination I have ever painted, I have done–in this order–the easiest part (background), the most difficult part (harness), and left the most fun part (horses) for last. I got a little behind … Continue reading →

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More harness!! Help me, Lord!!

Posted on January 18, 2014 by

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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