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Newsworthy

September 11th, 2008 | By Linda Shantz


So I’ve been holding out on the art news…

Back in May, I received a call telling me my artwork had been chosen for the cover of the Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders’ Association’s Fall Classic Breeders’ Sale catalogue. The artwork is also featured on the poster advertising the event, and the original painting was on display at the CWHBA booth at the Spruce Meadows Masters! The original will be auctioned as Lot 0 at the sale, to be held October 10&12, 2008. They did a great job putting together the cover design, and I’ll be looking forward to hearing the results of the auction! The painting in question is called “Air” and the reference photo for this work was purchased by Ottawa-area photographer Gleb Esman.


The second bit of news…I had two paintings accepted into the New Jersey Equine Artists’ Association Fall show. You’ll be familiar with both – one is the recently featured “Man on a Misison,” and the other is “Sunkissed.” The opening is this Sunday, September 15, and I’m actually going to be there. My friend Sheri lives in South Jersey, and I’m long overdue a visit, so this seemed a great opportunity. It was a real honour to be accepted into this show, as was the cover for the CWHBA auction.


I’ve been busy in and out of the studio getting ready for the upcoming FASM Studio Tour, October 4&5, 2008. More new paintings in the works; trips to the framer, trips to the photographer…and so on! Hopefully we’ll get past the rain and have a great weekend for the tour.

©Copyright 2008 by Linda Shantz. See original post here.
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First Painting in Beautiful Horses of Michigan Series by Equine Artist Karen Brenner is Complete

September 5th, 2008 | By Karen Brenner

Yes! The first of my “Beautiful Horses of Michigan” paintings is done!!! This beautiful paint gelding is “Too Sleepy to Paint.” What a wonderful horse!

Of course, you’ll want to see the new web page I’ve created for this special project. You’ll be able to read about Too Sleepy to Paint and his owner Jenny. And of course look at the painting again! On that page I will post the paintings and stories about all the horses in the project. That will keep me busy for many months to come! Here’s a link: www.karenbrenner.com/beautiful_horses_of_michgan_gallery.html

©Copyright 2008 by Karen Brenner. See original post here.
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And Here It Is!!!!

September 3rd, 2008 | By Carole Rodrigue

Yes folks, the mural for Le Cadeau du Cheval is finally completed and was unveiled today at Srpuce Meadows in Alberta. It’s a bittersweet event for me; I’m so thrilled about the unveiling and finally seeing the mural myself, but also a touch sad at not being able to have gone there. I am hoping to one day see the mural in person, so I’ll keep looking forward to that.

So, please make your way on over to www.muralmosaic.com and follow the links for the horse mural, or Le Cadeau du Cheval, then, you can click on panel #116 to see mine, Incitatus. There are sooo many beautiful panels on this mural, it must be such a site to behold in person. One day . . .

Okay, gotta go, but please contact me if you have any comments at info@carolerodrigue.net , or post them here. I sure would love to hear from you.

Thanks for reading this and we’ll see you soon!

©Copyright 2008 by Carole Rodrigue. See original post here.
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Le Cadeau du Cheval, The Horse Gift, unveiled!!

September 3rd, 2008 | By Sue E. Kroll

The Horse Gift Mural Mosaic was unveiled a few minutes ago (1 p.m.) at Spruce Meadows in Canada. This is a gorgeous mural that will be travelling all over Canada and the U.S. My panel is #188. Many thanks to Phil Alain, Lewis Lavoie, & Paul Lavoie for allowing me to be a part of this fantastic mural.

To see the mural in an interactive grid, please visit the mural mosaic site. There you can click on each individual panel to see it larger and to see the panel before it was painted by the artist. http://www.muralmosaic.com/Cadeau.html Remember, my panel is 188.

©Copyright 2008 by Sue E. Kroll. See original post here.
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The Horse Gift Unveiled!

September 3rd, 2008 | By Karen Baker Thumm

Well, this is it; the day that we’ve all been waiting for! Today the Mural Mosaic latest mural, The Horse Gift, is unveiled at the Spruce Meadows Masters.

You may recall that a few months ago, I was immersed in creating a panel for this grand project; one of many artists to be invited to create a panel. When put together, the panels form a large image of a galloping horse, while each panel is also a unique work of art celebrating the horse. There are some incredible works of art in this mural, so be sure to take the time to click on each one to see a larger version. Mine is located on the right opposite the horse’s muzzle.

We’ve been told that prints and books will be available of the complete mural.

Although I’ve had grave misgivings about perhaps not having understood how to create the panel to fit into the mural whole, seeing it all together goes a long way to erase that fear. I am very proud to have been invited to participate as one “of the world’s finest equine artists” and look forward to what grand events may ensue as a result. The touring schedule has still not been published, but it’s very possible that this huge mural may come to a horse event near you. If it does, I urge you to see it in person for an unforgettable experience. I only hope that I can do the same.

©Copyright 2008 by Karen Baker Thumm. See original post here.
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Mural Mosaic Unveiling Tomorrow

September 2nd, 2008 | By Bethany Caskey

Mural Mosaic
International Collaborative EQUINE Mural Masterpiece now completed.
Le Cadeau Du Cheval- THE HORSE GIFT
*********************************
A stunning collaborative mural combining 187 of some of the finest equine
artists from around the world is now complete and will begin to tour the
world. The 22.5 foot high mural combines 238 various equine themed
paintings together, with NO DIGITAL EFFECTS, to form one unified mural
masterpiece. Designed by Canadian artist LEWIS LAVOIE- the mural brings
together the amazing talents of equine artists from such countries as
Canada, USA, England Germany, Finland, Romania, South Africa, Argentina,
Peru, Australia and Mexico. This mural is considered by many to be the
most definitive collaborative equine masterpiece ever created celebrating
the worlds love, admiration and respect for the horse.
The first unveiling will be at ”The Masters” in Calgary, Alberta Canada, Sept
3-7

About Mural Mosaic: “Unity through diversity”
Mural Mosaic brings together hundreds of individual paintings created by
hundreds of artists into one unifying image. Each painting reflects an
individual’s unique creativity and style. When a painting is completed it is
carefully placed in sequence within the mural to assemble one masterpiece.
For more details, imagery and interviews please visit:
or contact Phil Alain at 780-718-7635 - email .

MURAL MOSAIC
Unity Through Diversity
Mural Masterpiece Featuring 238 Individual Paintings Combined to Form
One Unified Image Celebrating the Horse
www.muralmosaic.com
phil@muralmosaic.com
www.MuralMosaic.com

©Copyright 2008 by Bethany Caskey. See original post here.
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Fenced In - Literally

September 2nd, 2008 | By Kathi Peters


Another 10 x 10 casein is done and joins the ranks of works in casein…from the KY trip and as seen by “Moi”.
This gray was standing in a paddock at the Kentucky Horse Park and what caught my eye was the sunshine reflecting on the fence boards, the horse’s back and the design the shadows made on the ground. I saw it very abstract and very colorful. That is how I attacked this painting. I think I have captured it?
Literally. :-)

©Copyright 2008 by Kathi Peters. See original post here.
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Le Cadeau Du Cheval Unveiling

September 2nd, 2008 | By Carrie Lewis

Panel from the mural mosaic Le Cadeau du Cheval copyright Carrie Lewis, all rights reserved.I am very pleased to let you all know that Le Cadeau Du Cheval - The Horse Gift, is scheduled for unveiling on September 3, 2008, at The Masters, at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

A stunning collaborative mural combining 187 of some of the finest equine artists from around the world, this unique project is now complete and will begin to tour the world. I was fortunate enough to have been able to participate in this unique, international event. The image you see with this blog is my 16″ x 16″ contribution, Windswept.

About The Mural

The 22.5 foot high mural combines 238 various equine themed paintings with no digital effects to form one unified mural masterpiece.

Designed by Canadian artist Lewis Lavoie, the mural brings together the amazing talents of equine artists from such countries as Canada, USA, England Germany, Finland, Romania, South Africa, Argentina, Peru, Australia and Mexico.

Le Cadeau Du Cheval - The Horse Gift is considered by many to be the most definitive collaborative equine masterpiece ever created celebrating the world’s love, admiration and respect for the horse.

The mural will be unveiled in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, but will be traveling throughout Canada, the United States and other destinations. It will remain at Spruce Meadows from September 3 - 7, 2008. Additional dates will be announced as they become available.

About Mural Mosaic

“Unity through diversity” Mural Mosaic brings together hundreds of individual paintings created by hundreds of artists into a single unifying image. Each painting reflects the individual artist’s unique creativity and style. When a painting is completed it is carefully placed in sequence within the mural to assemble one masterpiece.

©Copyright 2008 by Carrie Lewis. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit Carrie Lewis’s website.

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Aug 31 - Dog Commission Phase I

August 31st, 2008 | By Elin Pendleton

So how does a commission happen? The usual procedure is that I’m approached by someone who has seen my work online, and they have a desire to have a painting done in my “style”, yet with their animals in the composition.

This two-dog commission came to me that way, after handing my postcard-business card out along the way. The pile of photos to the left are the requested imagery I need to create a composite image of what the client wants. I seldom have a “perfect” image from which to work, and one of my strengths is design–the ability to create a good composition from a multitude of source material. It is a worthy skill to acquire, and skill it is…. anyone can get it with enough practice!

The initial sketch on the canvas is below. I’ve placed the two dogs with the characteristic pose that the client wants, and I’ve quickly drawn in with a brush the placement. I did do a small thumbnail sketch to define the negative space around the dogs–again, designing the composition. The client hasn’t seen this yet. This stage would only confuse, with no value contrast to help the non-artist “see” the direction I’m going.

The shadow in the image on the top is my easel. More tomorrow!

On another note, one of my two panels is in place on the Mural Mosaic of the Horse, in process. I had panels 216 and 136, but although they have both, only one is viewable in the assemblage.

The official unveiling of the completed mural will be on September 3. You can see the almost finished mural–a combination of over 300 equine artists’ collaboration at this link:
http://www.muralmosaic.com/Cadeau.html

And my entire blog here.

If you need to email me directly, please click here.

©Copyright 2008 by Elin Pendleton. See original post here.
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Gracie Knows!

August 20th, 2008 | By Linda Shantz

Painting of a Thoroughbred foal copyright Linda Shantz, all rights reserved.

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 at the grass!

I know I seem to have done a few winter scenes this summer - it’s purely coincidental, not because of this summer we’ve been having in Southern Ontario! To be fair, it hasn’t really been that cool (until the past few nights!) but we’ve sure had an awful lot of rain!

This painting is 10 x 8 oil on Raphael linen panel, done with a very simple limited palette of Burnt Sienna, Ultramarine Blue and Titanium White. My goal with this one was to keep it loose and simple, so I hope I achieved that. I’ll catch up with a couple more recently completed pieces soon, including last week’s landscape challenge entry. Figures, just when I get caught up, another week shows up! Ah well….

©Copyright 2008 by Linda Shantz. See original post here.
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Character Gallery: A Call for Entries

August 18th, 2008 | By Carrie Lewis

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 owners might not otherwise consider as portrait material.

I am not looking for bright and beautiful, unless the equine character in your barn is also bright and beautiful.

Painting of a western horse head copyright Carrie Lewis, all rights reserved.This portrait of a working cow pony at rest is a sample of what I am looking for in possible subjects.

Possible subjects could also be the old codger that patiently gives kids rides when he would rather be snoozing in the shade after a lifetime of service.

That horse or pony with a face that only a mother (and the loving owner) could love.

That special expression that bespeaks mischief or slyness.

The portraits will be primarily small format paintings (no smaller than 4×6 and no larger than 14×14), but there will also be ACEO portraits and larger portraits as well.

If you have or know of a horse you think would be perfect for this project, please contact me. I cannot guarantee that every horse will be painted, but I I would love to correspond with you or take a look at your photographs.

©Copyright 2008 by Carrie Lewis. See original post here.
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Camargo Hunt Scene is Karen’s Newest Equine Painting

August 7th, 2008 | By Karen Brenner

The highlight of the Camargo Hunter Trials had to be when the hounds appeared.

So obediently sticking with the hunt master, the hounds watched him closely, anxiously awaiting a signal from him directing them onward. Wherever he went, they followed.

This new painting, with bright red coats and bright pack of enthusiastic, happy hounds, captures the contained energy of the pack and calmness of the riders.

NOTE: Pictures to go with this feed are at www.karenbrenner.com/blog.html.

©Copyright 2008 by Karen Brenner. See original post here.
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Don’t give up on your website, or your painting!

July 30th, 2008 | By Donna Ridgway

King Carousel, a painting of a merry-go-round horse by artist Donna Ridgway. Copyright the artist, all rights reserved.

“King Carousel”

Last week I received a letter from paypal, “You’ve got Money!” Wow, I love getting money. I hurried up and opened the email, to find King Carousel had sold.

It took me two hours to find the painting, I was beginning to panic, wondering where on earth I had put it! It finally turned up over in the studio. We’re remodeling the studio, so I had tucked things away here and there to keep them safe.

I painted King Carousel in 2004. When I was creating this painting, I was so excited, I’d had a dream about a carousel horse, and I wanted to paint him just like he was in the dream. He attended several shows around the state of Montana…and no one bought him. I couldn’t figure it out, as I thought he was so beautiful!

Because he’d been a dream horse, there were transparent passages in the painting, and thick opaques in other places. He had a very dreamlike quality about him.

In spite of liking him so much myself, I had given up on the fact he might sell.

I’d also been doubting the effectiveness of having a website. I’ve spent a thousand hours learning html, image optimization, copyright laws, watermarking, SEO techniques… I’ve spent a fortune on software, computers, printers, scanners and cameras. I wondered if I would ever have an affirmation it was all worth it!

Now I have hope. I’ll keep at it….
Donna

Email Me if you have questions, or want to inquire about purchasing a painting.

Remember, you can find horse art , Western art, Mule and Donkey art
wildlife art, cow art, and animal paintings, my reference photosfor sale on my website.

©Copyright 2008 by Donna Ridgway. See original post here.
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Young girls’ dreams

July 30th, 2008 | By Judy Johnson

Painting of a young girl and her horse by Judy Wood. Copyright 2008, all rights reserved.
Aside from a few touchups on the lead rope, this is done. I am so happy with the figure of the girl and her expression, it gives me confidence to do more human figures in painting. (uh oh- watch out!) I love the minimal background, lets the viewer put in their own. The reference photo was taken in the spring when the summer was full of potential for lots of riding and time spent with the horses. The horse in this painting had fulfilled her potential and was ready to help the girls at our house realize theirs. There were endless hours of practice and grooming, training and learning. All that is in the future at this point, it’s all dreams on a warm spring day.

©Copyright 2008 by Judy Johnson. See original post here.
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Mall Galleries Exhibition London

July 24th, 2008 | By Kathy Lewis

Opening of the 2008 Society of Equestrian Artists Annual exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London. Photo by Kathy Lewis, all rights reserved.
Yeah!

This year I entered and got accepted for the Society of Equestrian Artists Annual exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London.

We attended the Opening ceremony on 14th July and had a wonderful time looking at all the amazing work on display.

The standard of work was fantastic and I was very honoured to be included.

©Copyright 2008 by Kathy Lewis. See original post here.
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