Lady Belle

 

Lady Belle is VERY interested in what I'm painting, and offering her suggestions as I work!  She's trying to figure out what I'm doing when I'm NOT there specifically to grain her, pet her, offer her treats or clean out the fence line.  She sniffed and tried to nibble on the paper, but I was too quick for her!  She's real nosy, and it's been fun getting to know her and her antics! I'm so happy Teddy wanted to rehome her with us!  Painting number 4792 in 4792 days. 

The Buckskin

The Buckskin
Oil on panel, 6x6

This beautiful horse was one of those ridden by the men of the encampment for the Civil War reenactment.  Tied to a line, all of these beauties trimmed up the grass, and cleaned the whole area within reach.  Today has been a very busy one - starting with getting art ready and delivered to a gallery, and ending with birthday dinners for our two youngest children.  In between, I had a little time to get this small painting done.  After a trip to Utrecht, I tried out a new paint - naples yellow pale.  Straight out of the tube, it was perfect for the highlights on this horse.  I love trying a new color, even though I find I migrate back to my favorite few.  This is painting number 236 in as many days.

Tending the Palomino

Tending the Palomino
Oil on panel, 16x12
Civil War Paint-Out

When I was still in grade school, I used to write stories about horses. On the playground, my friends and I would pretend to be horses - running in the wind as fast as we could.  I have always loved horses, so it was really a treat to have them included in our civil war reenactment.  This beautiful palomino was just as lovely as one I once wrote about (I named her Goldenrod).  The young woman holding her lead rope, Jamie, was just as nice as could be - and makes such a wonderful model for this vintage painting.  Painting number 229 in as many days.