Percherons

My new acryilc painting WAITING TO GET ON THE LAND shows what the fields around here looked like just a few weeks ago. Spring has such a sense of waiting for exciting things to happen. Even the animals seem to be waiting to get on with things, like these two Percherons, waiting for the fields to dry so ploughing can begin.

Sunset ghost herd

I have done quite a few of these "ghost" images, which appeal to me on a number of levels. I like to create images with a bit of visual ambiguity, where you have to look a second time to understand what you are seeing, and make your own interpretation of what is going on.

I try not to duplicate my posted images from one blog site to another, so you can always check my "home" blog page http://judywoodartphotography.blogspot.com/ to check out a lot of other visuals, not all equine, but lots of horses there.

All of my art photos are for sale in a variety of sizes and presentations, prices start at $40 for a matted 8" x 10" image on photo paper with archival inks. Thanks for looking. By the way, I just recently discovered that if you click on the images on these blogs (mine too) you get a nice enlargement of the image. Much easier viewing that way!!

New Equine Art

I still need just a few finishing touches on this portrait and that it will be finished. This is a mixed media painting that is a sample of my work. I particularly enjoy painting horses and am available for commissioned portraits. I also have original work in acrylics, oils, watercolor and pastel on my web site. I have painted life-sized horse murals down to 9 x 12 paintings like the one above.

This time of year it is a tie between my two favorite pastime-- either riding horses or painting them! I rode my two chestnut horses today (not at the same time-- I am not that good!!) and was reminded again what good therapy horses are for me! I was feeling a little stressed today but that amazing process of the stress falling away begins as I step into the barn and spend time with my horses. I think that is why I enjoy equine art as well. My hope is to capture the essence of the horse and to bring the experience of being with them inside to enjoy. I hope you enjoy as well!

To see more of my work go to http://www.suesteiner.com/ or e-mail me at artbysue@hotmail.com

Mixed Media Equine Art

I've titled this piece 'Mirage'. It is on display at the Horse Fest in Kirtland, Ohio's LakeFarm Park until May 19, 2008. In this painting I wanted to give the illusion of strength and beauty in a very fluid way to simulate the movement of a horse at liberty. One of my greatest joys is watching my horses out in the pasture romping and snorting and having a good ol' time!

To see more of my work in acrylics, watercolor, pastel and oils go to www.suesteiner.com

Little Family

I posted this for the other horse artists to see on the Equine Art Guild (http://www.equineartguild.com/ ) site earlier today, then thought I might as well share it here as well.

This shot is of a family group, belonging to a friend that I was visiting last fall. Of course now that I have revisited the shots I took then, I have the urge to get out there again and get lots more. She has a variety of donkeys, in addition to her horses and various other species, all in an idyllic country setting. I just need it to stop raining and I'll plan a trip with the camera.

This one is available in 5 x 7 (matted to 8 x 10) or 8 x 10 (matted to 11 x 14) print. Contact me if you are interested. Email me at judywood@sasktel.net, and thanks for looking.

One foal, three wild moves....

Here is Zig Zag a little 3 day old filly.
On the day of the shoot she spent the better part of 15 minutes at full speed and literally on her toes: bubbling with life and overflowing with energy.
Ciao, Fancy Free and Footloose have been my way of studying and illustrating and understanding her baby "steps".
The very interesting thing about drawing foals is the way in which you have to render their little muscles: they are so defined and tense yet underdeveloped. The other thing is the over-dimensional width and length of their legs...a little surreal. However, I really just can't help smiling when drawing them.

Open edition prints are available. For more information do not hesitate to contact me at www.sheonahamiltongrant.com

Ready to Shine - Western Pleasure Gelding

This painting was the result of inspiration from a friend's One Hot Krymsun gelding, Toby.

My husband and I try to make it out to Quarter Horse Congress every year. The reference shots for this painting were taken in 2006 and I have just now gotten around to using them. Seems there are always things in life to occupy our time.. and distract us from using our time constructively. This painting will be sent to our friends as a thank you. I hope they enjoy it. They are fantastic people and I am so pleased to know them.

Jenifer Trottier