Equine #9

Equine #9 / 16x12 / oil on canvas panel

This is the only painting I have had a chance to do this week as I am studying to renew a medical license that I am afraid to let lapse. I quit my day job a little over a year ago and have been trying to make a go of painting full time. But with the license coming due, I got a little nervous and think its much better to be safe and keep it current than to regret that decision at a later date.  In any case, this little piece at least got me back to my easel and away from the books for a short time.

Probing Remote Possibilities

Probing Remote Possibilities / oil on canvas/ 12x16

Oh, this fellow was so elusive! I wiped off my first attempt after realizing the anatomy was not quite right. I am more pleased with this outcome and he is happy to join the other energetic equines in this series.  In my last  painting post, Kathryn's comment expressed a concern that I might be adding human qualities to my horses (anthropomorphism). I found that to be an interesting observation, however, that is not my intent. I realize, as with all art, each viewer may see something different and interpret the paintings in unique ways. That is what art is all about as I think the viewer adds so much to the experience of seeing what the artist has wrought. In my mind these recent paintings are totally equine but I admit they certainly are stretching their athletic abilities! Thank you  for making me think about this, Kathryn!

New Gallery for the New Year!

I have just spent the last few days in a frenzy trying to get paintings framed and shipped for my new gallery space at the Wellington Equestrian Gallery in West Palm Beach, Florida. I am still waiting for a few more frames to be delivered but will ship out this majority in the next few days. I am so excited! What a lovely way to sweep in to the end of the year! Sadly, with guests here over the Thanksgiving holiday and with the time spent framing, I have not done much painting. But now I am so eager to get back to the easel!