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Recent Work

December 17th, 2009 | Posted in Patricia Getha

These images are from some recent work. the first image is called “Got Love?” It is an acrylic done with my new Golden Open Acrylics. I love these paints! They can be blended much like oils even 2 days or more after putting them on the canvas. The other three images are visitors to my bird feeders. These guys are used to seeing me around the feeders in fact the Chickadees darn near eat out of my hand and the nuthatches dart in and out so quick you hardly can get a shot off.

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Play Day….

July 21st, 2009 | Posted in Sue Steiner

I had every intention of sitting down to my easle to work on a commission. Instead I prepared panels (yuck) and then painted this abstract carousel horse. Its painted using thick paint so in real life there is all this layering adn texture that adds to the drama… or so I am hoping! :) This is fairly big 24 by 30 maybe … on gallery wrap canvas. One advantage to having a studio (in the Canton arts district) … I now have a place to put the non-commission art like this! Aug’s First Friday is just around the corner so new work is always a good thing so the regulars to these events get to see something different. I do think I need to reserve Mondays for playing from now on… I am sure I am not alone in struggle to get focused on Mondays– maybe if I didn’t fight it and just expected it……

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Sue Steiner

horse and animal painter

Sue Steiner, Animal and Equine artist
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324 Cleveland Ave. NW
Canton, Ohio 44702

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Niagara Falls Sentinel

April 18th, 2009 | Posted in Patricia Getha

I completed this painting this week for a miniature show in Nags Head, North Carolina. http://www.seasideart.com/EventDetails.aspx?id=22. It is 4 x 5 inches painted in Acrylic and titled “Niagara Falls Sentinel”. My plan is to do a life-sized painting of this same bird at some point. I have a lot of photos of him, some really interesting ones of him calling loudly when I got too close.

My husband had a hard time trying to figure out what held my interest so long but I couldn’t resist the perfect light from the early morning sunrise. Gorgeous!

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The Wilds!

April 2nd, 2009 | Posted in Patricia Getha

This is a simple study produced while I was on vacation last year. Giraffes are such funny creatures. The reference for this drawing was captured at The Wilds http://www.thewilds.org, a 10,000 acre wildlife preserve located in East Central Ohio. The Wilds houses many endangered and threatened species from Asia, Africa and North America, including Cheetahs, African Wild Dogs, several species of Rhinoceros, Bactrian Deer, Grevy Zebra, Bactrian Camels, American Bison, Przewalski’s Wild Horse, Sichuan Takin, Banteng, several species of antelope such as Fringe-eared oryx, Scimitar-horned oryx, Sable antelope, Persian Onager, and Common Eland. These species are free ranging except for the carnivores which are housed at the carnivore facility with large pastures to stretch their legs.

I have a lot of photos taken at a photography workshop last year. I took so many that it is difficult to go through them all. There is an artist workshop scheduled for May, 2009, 3 days all enclusive for $175.00! This is a great place to visit and for that kind of money, well worth the material you will come back with. The landscape is gorgeous and at that time of year, there will be lots of flowers too. If anyone is interested in attending, please let me know. I am looking for comrads to go with. See there website for more information.

Here are a couple of shots from the photo workshop. This year they have two! And YES, that is a bird sitting on that Sable antelope’s back!


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” ‘Til the Cows Come Home”

April 1st, 2009 | Posted in Patricia Getha

A couple of weeks ago I got a call from my sister saying that our Mother was gravely ill. At the time, I was preparing to go photograph horses for the Spring Solstice project for the Equine Photographers Network Exhibition. Needless to say, I packed a quick bag and camera in hand, headed to Cincinnati (actually Southeast Indiana but close enough) where my Mom was brought into the ER. My thought was that if I got a chance, I would shoot horses along the way for the project but the opportunity did not present itself.

The following day, I was driving the winding roads in Southeast Indiana, taking in the beautiful scenery of the Ohio River Valley and trying to calm my Dad’s obvious distress and worry about Mom. On the way back to the hospital, I saw some sows and a field full of Chickens and roosters, aglow in the late evening light. The temptation was too great! I pulled in the driveway and fortunately, the farm owners were out, granting permission for me to photograph the animals. The resulting photographs produced some excellent references.

This work is a Colored Pencil, 9 x 12, called ” ‘Til the Cows Come Home” He was quite a “hoot”! I am teaching a colored Pencil Class this summer and felt I should brush up on my skills and get a feel for the medium. I worked three days on this, a lot of time for the size and I probably could have worked another three days but had to get it finished for a local show at the High Road Gallery in Worthington, Ohio.

I plan on producing an oil from the same reference photos. The colors will be so much more vibrant in oils.

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“Hobby” Day 3 Watercolor progress

March 17th, 2009 | Posted in Patricia Getha

Today’s work on Hobby included further defining the subtle highlight and shadow details of the horse. I am happy with the progress so far and I think it will start coming together nicely.

It was difficult to not get distracted with the warm weather and absolutely gorgeous day going on outside the studio windows. I did take the time to clean the windows and rather enjoyed the antics of the feeder birds who are becoming very active with the pending breeding season. The American Goldfinches are starting to molt and get their bright yellow breeding plumage. I am contemplating a stop at the local Tractor Supply to buy one of the nice copper bird baths I saw there yesterday!

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Photo Shoot

February 21st, 2009 | Posted in Sue Steiner

I spent the day today with Jodi Miller, a Columbus based free lance photogragher. She met with me at Hobby Farms Magazine’s request to take photos that will go along with an article featuring my equine and animal art. In the photo above Jodi is taking some photos of me by my Amish Work Horse Hitching Post mural at Lehman’s that I completed last year. If you are in the Kidron area be sure to stop in the Buggy Barn at Lehman’s to see the murals. Jodi also spent time on my farm photographing my horses, farm and home studio. Look for the article in the July/Aug issue!Thank you! Sue Steinerequine and animal artist pet and horse portraits

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Studio Updates

February 20th, 2009 | Posted in Patricia Getha

Lately I have been spending time cleaning and remodeling my studio so I can get back to some constructive work. I have the walls newly painted in white and have ordered a hanging system for displaying my framed pieces. This serves several purposes…… it gets the work out of the closet and the boxes where most is stored, it lets me look at the work with fresh eyes and it makes the walls look nice! My husband built some vertical storage under the stairwell for matboard, frames, portfolios and other things that are always in the way and cluttering up my work space. We are installing a new ceiling, full spectrum light fixtures, and ceramic flooring (which will come later).

I haven’t decided on window treatments yet. I have two large windows that look out to the pastures and the flowerbeds. These windows face south but are shaded by the deck overhead. I have a new door too which is not drafty like the old one and I hung a seed feeder so that I can look out the window any time and see the birds. In the summer I will hang hummingbird feeders and hanging baskets of flowers. I can’t wait until it is finished!

I am thinking of “naming” my new studio. We live on the Scioto River so I was thinking something along the lines on Scioto Side Studio or something with Sycamore in it since that is one of the most prevalent trees in our front yard. We also have lots of Eastern Redbuds so perhaps I should use something with Redbud in the name……suggestions welcome………

In the meantime, here are a few more images from the trip to Amish country. The last one is my filly, Gracie.


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Photo Shoot for Hobby Farms Home Magazine

February 19th, 2009 | Posted in Sue Steiner


I am preparing for a photo shoot with a photographer from Hobby Farms Home magazine. She is coming into town tomorrow weather permitting. The plan is for her to photogragh my barn, my horses, my art studio and then visit my murals at Lehman’s for an article that will be in the magazine in the July/Aug. edition featuring my farm animal art. I am really excited about it. The magazine is a favorite of mine with beautiful photography and interesting articles right in line with my interests- gardening, small scale family farming, horses, country lifestyle and family.

We had beautiful weather at the beginning of the week- clear, warm, almost spring like but today winter is back. I suppose its to be expected in Feb. in Ohio!

After I finish writing this blog entry I am heading to my studio to work a little more on my ‘Baby Face’ foal painting. There is a possiblity that I will be doing a video as well so we’ll see how the day goes. Maybe this painting will be in the video as a work in progress? I do wish this snow would blow away and the sun come out!!! Spring, we are ready anytime!!! Take care! Sue Steiner equine and animal artistPainting Faces, Expressions and Emotions in Vibrant Color! pet and equine portraits

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Deb Simon’s Photography to be featured at Yellow Springs!

February 10th, 2009 | Posted in Kelli Swan

It is my pleasure to share with you the following post about an extraordinary upcoming art exhibit. My dear friend, Photographer Deb Simon, will be the featured artist at the Glen Helen Ecology Institute in Yellow Springs Ohio. This show will run throughout the months of March and April 2009. And please join Deb on Friday March 20th, from 6 to 8 PM for the formal opening and reception!

Deb will have over 90 professionally framed photos at this gallery exhibit – the majority are being unveiled for the very first time. 20% of the proceeds will go towards the preservation of Glen Helen’s breathtaking and historical nature preserve. The gallery is in the Glen Helen building that houses the administrative offices & gift shop 405 Corry Street Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387 adjacent to the Nature Center. (Click here for Google Map to the event.)

The opening event will be catered with hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. And to add to the excitement, this is also the date of the Yellow Springs “Spring Fling” event. Loads of additional activities will be going on in the lively and unique village that evening including local shops that will be open late, live musical entertainment, and other neat things to do.

For a preview of Deb Simon’s Photography, check out her new website: Photographs by Deb Simon: Wildlife photos, floral prints, dog pictures and horse photographs. The site is still under construction, and thus far it includes 30 or so images. More are coming soon!

Deb’s work is truly stunning. One testament to her talents and abilities is the fact that the Cincinnati Zoo has recently announced that they will be using many of her photos for their publicity! Deb has been kind enough to allow me to use some of her equine images as reference for pencil drawings. I am eternally grateful for this grand gesture from such a talented artist!Pencil Drawings by Kelli Swan.
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Clear Crisp Morning

February 10th, 2009 | Posted in Sue Steiner


Yesterday we got a very welcome break from winter. I took my camera out with me when I headed to the barn to feed horses. The sky was crystal clear, the hard frost from the night before still clung to the branches and fences creating this wonderful, lacy effect. I’ll share with you some of the beautiful views around my house and pasture.

The photo of the paint is my amish neighbors farm. I always laugh when my horses gather at the fence and their horses gather at their fence just to stare at each other a while! Yesterday though hunger beat out socializing as everyone was intent on the promise of green grass in the not too distant future.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sue Steiner

equine and animal artist

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Quarter Horse Congress

October 12th, 2008 | Posted in Jenifer S. Trottier

We have great weather here in Columbus, the sun is out in full force and I am having a wonderful time wandering the grounds. I stopped by Congress Hall and visited with the guys, Paul and Phil. They are great guys and it is so fun to watch Phil work the crowd answering any questions people may have while Paul is busy at the laptop. Make sure to visit Phil’s blog to see more on their trip experiences here at the Congress
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Fun Photos from the All Horse Parade in Delaware, Ohio

September 11th, 2008 | Posted in Karen Brenner

Imagine a parade that is all about HORSES! Pat Getha, an equine artist from Delaware, Ohio, invited me and Sue Steiner, a fellow artist, to her home town’s All-Horse Parade, bribing us with emails containing delightful photos she’d taken from last year’s event. Sue and I decided to grab our cameras and drive on down. And, we had the best time!

As described, this 23rd annual All-Horse Parade had over 500 horses in over 100 units! It was a wonderful parade, and the sunny weather made for a day that was perfect for photographing horses. Maybe I can bribe you to attend next year with these shots I took yesterday!

This year’s parade included . . .

A four across hitch . . .

Tails up in ribbons . . .

Minis pulling carts . . .

Canine companions . . .

Cute girls with pink cowboy hats. . .

A horse-drawn pep band . . .

Horseback riding fairies . . .

The hard working clean up crew . . .

More tails in ribbons . . .

Mules with personality . . .

Great hats . . .

Yes! Great hats . . .

A magnificent eight-horse hitch . . .

Unicorns . . .

My childhood hero – Zorro . . .

Black Clydesdales . . .

And much, much more! Be sure to mark your calendars for September 2009’s All Horse Parade!

[See the photos on my blog - www.karenbrenner.com/blog.html]

©Copyright 2008 by Karen Brenner. See original post here.
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All Horse Parade in Delaware Ohio

September 8th, 2008 | Posted in Sue Steiner

What a treat it was yesterday to go to the All Horse Parade in Delaware, Ohio. I enjoyed the company of fellow Ohio equine artists Karen Brenner and Pat Getha. Thank you Pat for the invitation. Pat tempted me by e-mail with beautiful photos she had taken in previous years of this event. She said I would not be disappointed and I was not. It was quite impressive. Karen, Pat and I were taking photos as fast as we could as the stream of beautiful horse walked by. It would be hard to say what was my favorite sight with so much to choose from. There were the cute little mini weanlings, or the pudgy ponies or the elegant freisans or the majestic drafts hitched to the carriages. I laughed at the unicorns and smiled when the mules went by. The draft mule in particular was fun, all round and bulky with ears going this way and that and the ‘putt putt’ of flatulence with each step as he walked by. At least he was nice and relaxed! No stress there.
There were paints and palominos, appys and arabs. I saw big boned and fined boned, sleek and spotted, dressed up and ‘down home’ get ups. It was quite a sight.
I will have enough inspiration and reference material for my equine art to last a very long time!

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Andalusian Charge!

May 31st, 2008 | Posted in Karen Brenner

Andalusian horse painting

In my newest painting, “Andalusian Charge!” this stallion looks like he charging onward and upward. His brilliant white silhouette is surrounded by a tapestry of color. What was going to be a high key oil painting with very pale colors seemed to have a mind of its own….with more and more rich colors being incorporated into the design every time I worked on it. I do like the drama!

This painting will join 15 other Andalusian paintings as I load my car next week and head down to the Fiesta Midwest at Roberts Arena in Wilmington, Ohio. I checked the fiestamidwest.com website this morning and the schedule posted online is full of fun! (It takes a while for the schedule to load at the bottom of the page… wait for it!)

Luckily my husband has agreed to go along and work in my booth so I can be in and out — out taking photos of Andalusians when I’m not in my booth. I love talking to people in my booth, but it can get claustrophobic to spend hours on end in a 10×10 booth! Especially when there will be 90 Andalusians just a few yards away looking so beautiful!

I hope you’re able to “Charge” on down to the Fiesta Midwest! Stop and see me if you do! I promise to be in my booth at least some of the time!

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