http://equineartist.info/artists A blog of blogs by artists who draw, paint, sculpt, and photograph horses Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:19:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Yes, I am stealing titles from Ben Folds again. There's just something about our Miss Gracie - it is like she just knows. She's a little tired of the compromised paddock situation at the moment, however - just a few more days, Gracie, and you and Billy can get ... http://equineartist.info/artists/2008/08/20/gracie-knows/ Today was sort of a “two steps backward and one step forward” day for this piece. It was the third Wednesday of the month, which meant it was the regular day for the Colored Pencil Circle at the Carriage Factory Gallery. That meant it was time to pull out this black Morgan ... http://equineartist.info/artists/2008/08/20/black-morgan-part-4/ This is not a very good photo.........but a Blue Heron had taken a perch on our back arbor right outside of our living room sliding glass doors last week. I was getting ready to head out for Belfast when something caught my eye and I turned to see this huge ... http://equineartist.info/artists/2008/08/20/talk-about-wildlife-2/ Oops. Did I ever forget something BIG!!! There is a feature article about my work in Art Horse Magazine's Summer 2008 issue. It was very exciting to see my work published in this beautiful magazine, that is a must for all equine enthusiasts. You can purchase a copy...or better yet....get ... http://equineartist.info/artists/2008/08/19/art-horse-magazine/ Time to keep everyone up to date. I have been having lots of fun with my new digital camera. I went to Saratoga to the racetrack for a weekend this summer. What a wonderful place to take my cameras. I met my friend Linda Shantz (equine painter from Canada) up there ... http://equineartist.info/artists/2008/08/19/more-happenings/ I'm very pleased to announce that my watercolor painting, 'Cowboys delight' has been accepted into the New Jersey Equine Art Association's 'Art of the horse' exhibit, September 14 ~October 25, 2008. To be held at the Somerset Art Association 2020 Burnt Mills Rd., Bedminster, N.J. Reception is open to all ... http://equineartist.info/artists/2008/08/18/new-jersey-equine-art-association-njeaa-acceptance/ Well, the revolving door has whizzed around a few more times, leaving me feeling a bit spinny in the head and wondering where the week (the summer, the year to date!!) has gone. It continues hot and sticky, making everyday functioning a tad challenging, although I know there are a ... http://equineartist.info/artists/2008/08/18/summer-shoots/ BAYER 6 x 8 Oil on Canvas KASEY 6 x 8 Oil on Canvas BRADY 6 x 8 Oil on Canvas On Thursday the 14th of August, I rendered these 3 oils on canvas. They are each 6 x 8 and are dogs from the Humane Society of ... http://equineartist.info/artists/2008/08/18/dog-days-of-summer-canine-portraits/ Here is Past to Present. There will always be a gap between generations.  This is normal and healthy. Past & present shows how much trust, respect, confidence, understanding and strength can be achieved by bridging generations. I loved drawing this piece. Many reasons spring to mind (new territory, new subject, new challenge, new approach...) However, ... http://equineartist.info/artists/2008/08/18/past-to-present-finished-pencil-drawing-3/ I am considering a new painting project. A series of “up close and personal head studies” featuring equine characters. Thirty years of doing horse portraits of all types have engendered a fascination with the equine face. The fascination has gradually led to a desire to paint some of those horses that their ... http://equineartist.info/artists/2008/08/18/character-gallery-a-call-for-entries/