Norwegian Fjord Horse

Sepia Suite No.4 – Norwegian Fjord Horse has been juried into the American Academy of Equine Art’s, "2008 Fall Open Juried Exhibition” in Lexington, Kentucky. The show runs from September 20 through November 2, 2008 at the William G. Kenton Gallery located at the International Museum of the Horse at the Kentucky Horse Park.

http://www.aaea.net/2008fallshow/default.htm

The painting is part of the "Sepia Suite" series. Please read the Zebra Plains Foal post to find out more about the "Sepia Suite" series!

Przewalski Horse

Two artworks, Przewalski Horse and Giraffe, have been juried into the Fourth Annual Juried Art Show, "Drawn from Nature" in Audubon, PA. The show will be on display during April 2008 at the John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove's, site of Audubon's first home, 240-year old stone barn's upper level.

Both paintings are part of the "Sepia Suite" series. Please read the Zebra Plains Foal post to find out more about the "Sepia Suite" series!

Santa and His Elves

We have about seventeen weeks to go until Christmas. But I had so much fun creating this years card, "Santa and His Elves", that I felt it was time for its release. The idea behind the card began while researching my father's family tree and seeing our tartans. I wanted the horses and blankets to represent the countries of my ancestors: The Shetland Pony from Scotland, The Connemara from Ireland, The Welsh Pony from Wales and The Shire from England. The Shire in my eyes made a perfect Santa and his blanket reminds me of both Santa's robe and the uniform of the Queen's Palace Horse Guard. Enjoy!

Mustang Horse

The latest installment in my "Sepia Suite" series is the Mustang Horse. Please read the Zebra Plains Foal post to find out more about the "Sepia Suite" series!

Takhi Horse Head Study

For several years I have been researching the Takhi (Przewalski Horse) at Zoos and Natural History Museums in the States. My friend is a zookeeper at the WCS's Bronx Zoo. He has generously aided me in my visual explorations. This color pencil head study is based on some of his photographs! My studies are in preparation for a future expedition to the Mongolian steppe to observe these ancient wild horses in their native habitat.

Norwegian Fjord Horse Head Study

This little head study of a Norwegian Fjord Horse was rendered in colored pencil. I have not drawn with them in about ten years! I decided to resurrect this medium because I am looking to develop a new shorthand for sketching animals from life. So far the pencils are fairly quick and a lighter load in my day pack compared to my inks or water colors!

Zebra Plains Foal

Zebra Plains Foal from my "Sepia Suite" series has just sold! It is included in the invitational art exhibit, "Inspired by Nature" in Cross River, NY. The show will be on display at Gallery Yellow, May 19, 2007 – July 31, 2007. http://www.galleryyellow.com/index.html

The “Sepia Suite” series is an intimate reflection of the tranquil moments I experienced while observing these animals in the field. The artwork is primarily created in sepia tones using homemade black walnut ink on carefully selected specialty papers. As a gesture of my deep respect for these creatures, their form stands alone against the paper’s natural background. For me this placement emphasizes the essence of each individual’s nobility and grace. African wildlife and horse paintings from the "Sepia Suite" series are still available. To purchase an original painting, please write me for more information or stop in the gallery before the show closes!