Sam at the Beach 3
Make your dream a reality Living near the coast, riding the beaches, swimming with my horses in the ocean and having dolphins show up had been a long sought after dream that became a reality for awhile…the experiences we shared during that season will last a lifetime.
Stanley
Sometimes, all you need is a different perspective Stanley is an adorable giraffe that my friend captured in photographs on a visit to Africa. As I was painting Stanley, I kept getting the image of what the world would look like when viewed from a height of 20 feet up… it made me laugh, and a wee bit dizzy, but …
Lily
Finding play in the everyday makes life worth living Lily is a gorgeous tigress that lives at the Animal Ark, outside Reno, NV. She is playful and fun-loving and so majestically beautiful. The first time I met her, she was trying to get a ball out of her pond without getting her paws wet, and was having a grand time …
Gibbs
The world is changed by your example, and education is key Gibbs arrived at the Animal Ark due to his familiarity with humans. Gibbs was born wild, but lived in a location near mountain homes, and unfortunately, had become accustomed to being fed by the people who lived there. Gibbs will soon have an enormous area to live, being built …
Grace (aka Miss Birdie)
Home is where your heart is Grace is a beautiful racing bird that ended up flying over 300 miles off course during high winds. She ended up at my house. I took her in and through her tags, found her owner, who wanted me to return her. I explained how far away I was and that I would take care …
Henry
Beauty if everywhere, but you must open your eyes Henry is one of the many beautiful longhorns I photographed while driving down a country road. His marking extraordinary, his eyes soft….and so curiously friendly to come closer…
Laddie
Majesty and modesty create a powerful bond of influence Laddie is an extraordinary stallion I once knew and happened to ride on the beach a few times. When I was with him, it felt like I sprouted wings…his power, yet graceful movements, felt heavenly….a year later, when I found my Lucia and investigated her background, it turned out that Laddie …
Linus
Peace comes from within Linus is an incredibly beautiful horse who just emanated a peacefulness within. Feeling into his essence to capture it in this painting, I found myself breathing deeper than usual. And during this process, the calm of the coloring, the depth and tones of color, brought his light to canvas.