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Karen Brenner's Horse Paintings Blog - September 2009 |
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Sietske V Sietske is a beautiful Friesian mare. Her statuesque presence and regal attitude expressed to me that she knew she was special. And she is! Her owner Jennifer wrote: "Sietske V is a lovely Friesian Model mare. Making Model in 2004, she was the first mare to make this designation for her sire Leffert Preferent. She has competed in driving at the Syracuse International Horses show, and was on Syracuse channel 5 during the breed presentation program. Her 2008 filly was awarded a 1st premie and Reserve Champion at her inspection." Jennifer told me that Sietske is expecting a foal, sired by Nanning, in 2010. Sietke very much reminded me of Nanning, so that foal is sure to be exceptional! Here's a link to the Pennsylvania series: Beautiful Horses of Pennsylvania. posted by Karen Brenner 0 Comments -- Click here to add your comment
Contemplation Contemplation, sometimes a good thing, sometimes a bad thing. Will Roger's quote, "Don't let yesterday use up too much of today," is a good one for those of us who sometimes let our minds dwell on the past. If that's the case for you - or someone you know - feel free to click on the link below and print out a copy of this painting/quote combo. Maybe it will help you adjust your focus. Click here to download and print the newest quote/painting/to-do list. posted by Karen Brenner 0 Comments -- Click here to add your comment
Friesians from Dreams Come True Farm When Gail wrote about her Friesian mares and beautiful farm I could hardly wait to visit! Of course I love Friesians, and the opportunity to photograph five together in a natural setting (rather than a show) at Gail's Dreams Come True Farm was extremely exciting! But my dreams were almost dashed by a drenching downpour that lasted the whole hour plus that I had allotted in my tightly scheduled trip through Pennsylvania. Gail has a huge indoor arena where I took lots of photos, but I know from past experience, my indoor photos do not come out well. So after about 40 minutes inside, Gail suggested we brave the rain! Hurray! I put my homemade "camera raincoat" over my Olympus and Gail lead the horses to her closest pasture. The horses didn't mind getting wet at all - they were too busy chowing down on grass. And I had fun taking photos! I especially like a couple photos I took of one of the Friesians splashing wildly in a huge puddle of water. I hope to paint that someday! For the painting of Gail's Friesians for the Beautiful Horses of Pennsylvania series, I chose this composition with all of Gail's mares, Wietske, Heidie, Zoe, Carlee and baby Fanee, grazing together in the lovely blue violet rain. Here's a link to the new series of paintings: Beautiful Horses of Pennsylvania. posted by Karen Brenner 1 Comment -- Click here to add your comment To say that this is a beautiful painting of my girls is a gross understatement! You are as talented as my Friesians are exquisite. Thank you so much for braving that Pennsylvania downpour in June. - Gail - http://www.dreamscometruefarm.com
Mini Minis This mini mom and her even more mini foal were "spotted" on a trip through Amish Country. They seemed a perfect subject for a miniature painting! The fuzzy foal was very camera shy and it took a long while for him to come out from hiding on the far side of his mother so I could capture him in my photographs. The lush hilly pastures were a beautiful backdrop for the pair, and if you had the ability to see beyond the boarders of the painting you find bright white Amish houses and barns dotting the landscape. In just a few weeks the fall colors will be awesome in Ohio's Amish Country of Holmes and Wayne Counties. Come visit if you can! And bring your camera! This painting is part of my new miniature series -- small paintings which I can sell for smaller prices! Purchasing information about this painting is on my New Paintings web page, along with links to LOTS more paintings!
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Girls Just Want to Have Fun! These girls are passionate about riding! They like to have fun with their horses! I hope you feel the same way! Enjoy your horse today. Click here to download and print the newest quote/painting/to-do list. posted by Karen Brenner 0 Comments -- Click here to add your comment
Truffles Truffles is a rescue horse living now in her "forever home" with Lynn, who nominated her for the Beautiful Horses of Pennsylvania series. This forever home must seem heavenly to Truffles with its green grassy pastures and volumetric rolling hills. There is also a picturesque covered bridge right beside her pasture. I was torn between painting the bridge and the lush green hills and plump trees. You can see which won out! I'd like to include Lynn's information about the very active horse rescue movement: "Truffles was recently rescued by Forevermorgans, a Morgan rescue group that concentrates on horses that are being pulled from the Kill pens, mainly at the New Holland Stock Auction in New Holland, PA. They work in conjunction with the AC4H (Another Chance for Horses - www.ac4h.com) who go every Monday to the sale to rescue horses. AC4H will evaluate and take pictures of horses that are being held in the Broker lot. These horses are at RISK of being transported to Canada or Mexico for slaughter. AC4H will post info on the Broker horses to hopefully get them placed in homes before the deadline. Forevermorgans rescues, through generous donations, horses that appear to be full or part Morgan. "It is a scramble to raise funds to purchase these horses from the Broker as there is usually only one week to do so. "Funds must be raised as well, to provide quarantine, vetting and transport. "Truffles is a Morgan mare without her papers. She exudes the Morgan type and personality, and is 'beautiful' in her visage as well as her 'soul.' Regardless of her recent experiences, she is trusting and loving and now has a Forever home with me! She will never be in a Kill Pen again. She is one of the lucky ones!" Here's a link to the new series of paintings: Beautiful Horses of Pennsylvania. posted by Karen Brenner 2 Comments -- Click here to add your comment Beautiful paintings. As an equine massage therapist, my hands can almost feel the muscles and bone in your paintings. Exciting energy in your art! The web site for our rescue is www.forevermorgans.org - Lynn, Forever Morgans
A Horse Filled with Goodness! When I read Tracey's description of her Spotted Saddle Horse, Bo's Goodness W, I knew he'd be perfect for the Beautiful Horses of Pennsylvania! She wrote, "He has been giving lessons to autistic children, toddlers, senior citizens and also visits a nursing home every year, since he was 3. [He's 15 now.] . . . Most of all he has been a comfort to me when I was going through some difficult times personally, often sleeping with him in his stall. He also is a great stablemate as he looks after my 26 year old [horse] who was diagnosed with cancer 1 1/2 years ago, and even took the trip to have surgery with his friend. Bo's gentle way and loving heart touches all who cross his path." And meeting Tracey and Bo's Goodness W was a real treat. He's a beautiful horse, and we discovered he loves getting his picture taken almost as much as he loves serving his community! He was gorgeous as he raced around his pasture with his silky tail gleaming like a sail! He put on quite a show for us! And it was wonderful to hear from Tracey even more details about how the people in her community look forward to spending time with Bo. Tracey wrote that having Bo included in this series of paintings would, "...let the world love him as he loves it!" But Tracey has found a much more personal way to make that wish a reality -- by selflessly sharing Bo with her community. Here's a link to the new series of paintings: Beautiful Horses of Pennsylvania. posted by Karen Brenner 0 Comments -- Click here to add your comment
A Quote for Jumpers! Can you imagine a better quote for jumpers? Henry David Thoreau's quote: "You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment." Click here to download and print the newest quote/painting/to-do list. posted by Karen Brenner 0 Comments -- Click here to add your comment
The First Painting in the This is the first painting in the Beautiful Horses of Pennsylvania series!!! I'm so excited that Flash (Dee's Midnight Flash) was the horse at our first stop in PA. What a pretty horse! I do love color! And Flash's blue eye was, well, eye catching! To find out more about Flash, click on this link to the Beautiful Horses of Pennsylvania series. I had such a great time photographing horses in Pennsylvania! I'm having the best time painting them! I'll be posting 50 more paintings in this PA series, so please check back often! For the curious, I have just finished drawing horse #20 (a very feisty Fjord!) -- it takes about 2-3 months to paint each picture.... I have lots of the series' paintings "in progress" in my studio. . . . and have three other paintings completed! I'm hoping to add one or two paintings to my website each week. I'll be exhibiting this painting, and the other three or four completed Beautiful Horses of Pennsylvania at my Studio Open House on Sunday, September 20, along with 50 or so other recent paintings. Come see them in person if you'd like! Details about the Studio Open House are on my Home page. posted by Karen Brenner 2 Comments -- Click here to add your comment Beautiful paintings. You are very, very talented. - Tony As always, a beautiful work of art. It is always a delight to drop on by your blog. - Kelly
Andalusian in Full Costume Costumed riders and decked out horses are part of every Andalusian horse show. While this mini painting's horse and rider's costumes reflect back to the days of kings and queens, other Andalusian costumes have a more Spanish fiesta flair. Here's a link to a YouTube video featuring the Rancho Jimenez Charros and their wonderful Andalusians at the Fiesta of the Spanish Horse. You'll get to see wonderful costumes and even more wonderful Andalusians! Andalulsians - costumes and fancy moves on YouTube. Click here to see more miniature paintings. posted by Karen Brenner 0 Comments -- Click here to add your comment
Pink Lipizzans & Walt Whitman - a perfect combo This pink Lipizzan painting fits perfectly with the Walt Whitman quote, "Keep your face always toward the sunshine--and the shadows will fall behind you." Click here to download and print the newest quote/painting/to-do list. posted by Karen Brenner 0 Comments -- Click here to add your comment
Mackinac Island If you've been to Mackinac Island, you've seen their mass transit system - dozens of large carriages, pulled by large horses! The horses, and lack of motorized vehicles, give the island its unique character. You step off the ferry and are transported back in time! What a wonderful feeling. And the feeling only grows strong as you spend time in the quaint downtown and strolling -- or rolling along in a carriage -- around the island. This painting is based on a photo I took in 2008 when my husband and I took a side trip to the island while photographing the horses in my Beautiful Horses of Michigan series. I wish we could have stayed on the island longer! Click here to see more New paintings. posted by Karen Brenner 1 Comment -- Click here to add your comment As always, a beautiful work of art. It is always a delight to drop on by your blog. - Kelly
Painted Baby This painting is based on a photo taken years ago at a ranch in Texas. I've always loved the paint patterns on the foal and what shows of the mare. Bright and cheerful, Paint horses are just special! Click here to see more miniature paintings. posted by Karen Brenner |
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