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Scene Category: Horse Racing

“In the Pink”, oil on panel, 24″ x 29″

I’m so attracted to strong perspective that draws you into a painting, so I was bound to feel compelled to action by this composition.  The grey brick pathway of the Keeneland paddock leads the big bay, and the viewers eye, to where the jockeys are waiting to mount up before the next race.  I always …

Read More“In the Pink”, oil on panel, 24″ x 29″

Like a Walk in the Park, 12 x 15, oil on panel

A post parade on a lovely sunny day, the coats of the young thoroughbred horses glistening as they dance next to their pony-horse escort, blue roan reflecting blue and violet in the sun while chestnut burns with cadmium red fire. Anticipation and excitement are in the air in advance of the physical test that is …

Read MoreLike a Walk in the Park, 12 x 15, oil on panel

“Stormcat Foal” Gouache on Acid Free Board, 10 x 9, (17.5 x 17 Framed)

Everybody loves a baby, but this particular baby is so full of self possession and confidence! I just couldn’t resist the chance to paint a portrait of this young prince, the descendant of a long royal line of extraordinary athletes and winners. I would just love to have taken him home, and this way I …

Read More“Stormcat Foal” Gouache on Acid Free Board, 10 x 9, (17.5 x 17 Framed)

“Checking the Tattoo”, gouache on 100% rag board, 11.25 × 8.5

I paint a lot of racetrack scenes for the international racing market. This is a sketch I did in preparation for doing a much larger oil painting for Crossgate Gallery, which is my gallery in Lexington KY. This scene caught my eye because of the bright sun, which caused everything to sparkle, and created an …

Read More“Checking the Tattoo”, gouache on 100% rag board, 11.25 × 8.5

“After the Race”, oil on panel, 15 x 20

“Keeneland Paddock”, oil on panel, 18 x 23

“Heading Out”, gouache on 100% rag board, 9 × 6.25

In this gouache sketch I am investigating composition, color and light for a much larger oil painting. I love sketching in gouache and often these preliminary sketches have their own appeal and become paintings in their own right. That’s certainly the case here with this one. The slanting morning light is especially beautiful as it …

Read More“Heading Out”, gouache on 100% rag board, 9 × 6.25

“Big Chestnut”, oil on panel, 15 x 20

“Early Morning”, gouache on 100% rag board, 8 x 10

“Checking the Tattoo”, oil on panel, 24 x 30

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Joanne Mehl Paintings I’m a fine artist specializing in commissioned portraiture, figure painting, equestrian scenes, and plein air landscapes. That’s probably enough but I make no promises, I’m kind of unstoppable.

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