Running on One Tree Hill

Another very photo-realistic piece, but I wanted to paint this image, and feel it needs the specificity.
The image is my thoroughbred mare Calliope (aka Calli), at one of my favorite and relatively unknown places here in Chatham. That is me chasing her. I have witnessed so many great horse scenes up on this hill. The very first time I let her into this 12-acre field she took off at a huge gallop and circled at least five times.Now I realize that could have been a disaster.
A personal favorite that I cannot let go of for less than $850.

Afternoon Still

This is an absolutely lovely place near my house where lots of people including myself walk their dogs. There are scores of birds and wildflowers...including Cedar Waxwings in February, Bluebirds in March, and zillions of Goldfinches all spring and summer (among countless others - these are just my favorites), you can imagine the cornucopia of color you can get on some days.

Original acrylic
Lowered price! $250 framed

Beachgrass#1 SOLD

This was a fun, interesting and educational piece. I ended up still being too illustrative but of course that would happen when painting blades of grass! I originally posted it earlier but I made changes and this is the final piece..

Lace Field

This is such a typical Cape Cod meadow scene (photo from last summer) - I am used to seeing them but they are definitely becoming rarer as time goes by. I walk my dog here and every time marvel at something. The area consists of about 57 acres of cedars, pines and oaks, plus the widflowers that grow better every year. I've seen lots of wildlife and at this time of year it is starting to come alive again. Time to go shoot more photos!

Original acrylic on cradled board $85

"Easy Breezy, Calli"

Just finished this: my first painting of my last horse, Calliope.
Calli was such a delight and I'm sorry I didn't photograph her more without tack like this.
I always loved this photo and I feel I did manage to capture the feel I wanted.
She's a mellow-tempered racehorse - probably loves the wind in her mane, even just standing still!

I'm happy to say that Calli is enjoying a great new career in dressage with her new owners!