Joyful Purpose

Playing with Portraits

 

I normally don't paint people.  But the way to grow - to get yourself moving is to stretch and do something new.  I teach many online classes, but I take them as well.  I believe we can never stop learning - there is always room for more.  So I have started two new classes this week - Misty Mawn's Open Studio Workshop and Pixie Campbell's Soul Lodge.

 

Studio Work

Come take a peek into my studio and see what I worked on today ...

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Horse Sketchin

For Morgan

" ... without a horse in my keeping I would feel as if I had lost touch with the earth "  - Beryl Markham

In May of 2008 I felt like I had lost touch with the earth ...

My beloved soulmate Ebony passed.

 I never thought I would get over my grief.  It was through my art that I did.  I still miss her each and every day but now it is more sweet than bitter.  A friend told me while I was grieving that one day Ebony's spirit would come to rest inside of me.  That one day I will feel her strength and love in every breath.  Now indeed I do. 

Recently, Morgan, lost her long time four legged soulmate and is feeling like she has lost touch with the earth.  So Morgan this is for you - an understanding, a comfort in knowing that one day your sweet one will come to rest within you ...

A Remembrance Book

HEAVEN

being on the back of a horse makes me feel like I can fly ~

Journal Thoughts

Journaling from the Lake

We got to our beloved Priest Lake, Id on Sat. and have been enjoying the beauty, peace and bliss.  I love to  watercolor journal when and I am here. 

The view the first night we were here


morning view from the deck of the cabin




supplies

A glimpse of Heaven

The eyes have it to be sure.  I have always been fascinated by a horse's eye.  They tell you so much about them and you most definitely get a glimpse into their soul.











and when it comes to painting them - the eye is key - if you can capture their eye - you can capture their essence.







They say "The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears." 

But I say that you can see the glimpse of Heaven through their eyes.

Painter's Progress ~ Finale

"Fanniya"                                                                                acrylic   18x24

The painting - The "Mare" is finished.  Now I can show you what I was working from start to finish ~

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Finish

Painter's Progress II

Here is the latest progression of  "Mare".  Which is when I start laying down more specific colors and details.   And it continues - stay tuned ...


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