Equine and Canine Art from May 2010

The next 2 images are of Drogen, a Gypsy Vanner. These were fun little experiments in color. Watercolor--3.5x4 inches.

These 4 images are of Solo, a Gypsy Vanner. Just playing with primaries here. Watercolor--3.5x4 inches each.

Here are 4 experiments on an image of my cousin's paint horse, Coco. I learned a lot from these little exercises. Watercolor--4.5x3 inches.

After doing the last 4 exercises of Coco, I painted this piece. Watercolor--9.5x7.5 inches. I was pleased enough to frame this one.

The next 2 watercolors are of Solo again. I am working on learning ways to deal with the background. Both are done on 11x14 inch 300 lb paper.

Next, I am playing with warm and cool colors. These 2 images of a Friesian mare and her yearling filly were taken from a photo I shot at a horse expo this year. Watercolor--3x4.5 inches each 

The next 3 images come from pictures I took at a desensitizing clinic this spring. I am now experimenting with adding humans to my equine paintings. Watercolor--3.5x5 inches

A set of images of a paint pony below. I really like the way the reds mixed with the blues on the 4th one down. Watercolor--the first and second are 3x4.5 inches; the 3rd and 4th are 3.5x5 inches.

Boston Terriers sure are popular these days. Watercolor--3.5x5 inches.

More images of Drogen and his owner. Watercolor 4.5x3 inches

Solo--Watercolor--7.5x9.5 inches

Drogen--Watercolor--9.5x7.5

2010 Watercolors January through March

Gypsy--14"x10" -- on 140 lb. cold press.

St. B--Watercolor, 4.5"X3"- Strathmore cold press.

Bassett Hound, "Woodie"--Done on reused water color paper. 3.5 X 4 inches on 140 lb Strathmore cold press.

Cob--3.5X 4 inches on Strathmore 140 lb. cold press.

2008 Ceramics Projects

Spring of 2008, I took a class in ceramics. Started using horses as a motif. 

The reclaimed stoneware came out looking almost like granite in the first 4 images below. The pinch pot was perfect for cave art, something I have been fascinated by for years. The pinch pot is about 10.5" wide, and 7.5" tall.

The above 2 images I call "Rosanante" after Don Quixote's horse. She's about 8.5" tall and 12" long.

More from 2008

More sketches and watercolor paintings from 2008. These are taken from some of my stuff done from February through June. The first 3 were sketches from life which I did while Gayle and I were camping up in the Sierras.

Horses don't stand still for long. These are of Gayle's Arab, Shazam.

This is not a momma and baby horse. It is just a couple of horses which were waiting for breakfast.

This is a couple of studies of my pony, Red.

The two above are experiments which I tried. Watercolor-10"x14"-140lb cold press

Fjord-14"x10"-140lb cold press

Donkey-10"x14"-140lb cold press

Watercolor pencil sketch of little Red boy. 

Watercolor pencil sketch of little Red boy done during lunch stop on a trail ride.

Watercolor pencil sketch of Missy the mule. Done on a trail ride lunch break.

Watercolor pencil sketch of someone's horse. Done on a trail ride lunch break.

Watercolor pencil sketch of Little Red boy standing in his barn. 

Watercolor pencil study of little Red boy.