First Gykhana - Stage 2

 

Firstly let me apologize for the delay in adding stage 2 of First Gymkhana.. life has a way of getting in the way ☺..…

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First Gymkhana Stage 1

Let me introduce myself before I start on my first demo. My name is Catherin McMillan and Im an equine and pet portrait artist from…

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My name is Samuel Price. I am an equestrian animal collage artist from San Francisco. I will be making my pilgrimage across the United States to bring my work to the largest horsing event in the World in just a few short weeks.

I would like to invite you to join me in what will be an event like no other. This show is hosted in Lexington, Kentucky and begins in late September. It is called the… Continue

Catherin is the first artist to feature in the new Barnmice Shop Gallery. You can see a selection of her wonderful work here.



I asked Catherin 5 questions so we could all get to know her.



How do you get your inspiration for your art?



Im really lucky to live on a small property and have lots of animals around me, they inspire me and always bring a smile to my face. From Banjo… Continue

As spring unfolds, the wonders of nature seem to be everywhere. You don't need to be in a wilderness, because the beauties of spring can be found in any backyard, neighborhood park, or even sprouting through the cracks of a neglected sidewalk. Where ever you happen to be today, take a moment to soak in some of the wonders of nature!



This week's free To Do List features one of my all time favorite paintings, "Mystic Meadows." An…

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Next week's To Do List includes a famous Will Rogers quote about horse racing.



And if you are a horse racing fan, you might enjoy this website dedicated to the Triple Crown Trail.

The painting is of Prepstress, a Thoroughbred mare, whose sire is is the famous Skip Away. Read more about Prepstress; her painting is part of my "Beautiful Horses of Ohio" series.…

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Sara nominated her Paint horse, Hot Streak, for the Beautiful Horses of Michigan project writing, "She's a big girl but is truly a doll....Her beautiful coloring and wonderful talent catch attention from everyone -- in the showring and out." Sarah also told me that her 4-H club had voted Hot Streak the "prettiest horse," beating out 50 other horses.



You can see from the painting above, Hot Streak deserved that honor!



But…

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This painting is about contrasts: the contrast between organic and geometric shapes, the contrast of bright white against bold orange, the contrast of a voluminous paint horse against the flat planes of the buildings, straight lines and curves.



Paint horses often remind me of abstract art, and "Blossom" was no exception with her striking color. She was a beautiful example of the breed.



Denise, her owner wrote, "She is a playful spirit....The spirit…

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I've just completed painting #12 in my Beautiful Horses of Michigan series! It's good to have a dozen done. Just 25 more to complete by mid-March when they will be on display at the Stallion Expo in East Lansing.



One Hot Nite (Chrome) is a Pinto Saddlebreed ASHA/PtHA tobiano stallion with the sleekest conformation I've ever seen. He was calmly standing in the barn waiting for Holly, his owner, when I first saw him. I love sleek…

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