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 of this filly will steal your heart as she has mine." Blossom was fun to watch as she gamely trotted around the arena. But she seemed to prefer a pensive pose -- demonstrating her calm disposition. If she were a "Regular at Jack's Bar," as her registered name infers, I would picture her thoughtfully nursing a single drink for the entire evening.

This is painting #19 in the Beautiful Horses of Michigan series. Click here to see all the paintings completed so far.