“Lifting Fog”, oil on panel, 23 x 16

It was a cool, crisp morning in Virginias hunt country, with the clear light streaking across the still foggy pastures. The riders were slowly wending their way to the kennels, pausing on occasion with the mists slowly lifting behind. It was a fine morning with the entire day ahead, what could be better?   This …

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“October Morning”, oil on panel, 25 x 18

After the hunt, this Master of Hounds and his pack moved seamlessly through the brightly lit grass, shimmering in their even, languid gait. The noon day sun pierced the dark tree line behind them, with a twinkling light that reminded me of stars strewn in the night sky. The rider, horse and hounds formed their …

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Crossroads, 28 x 20, oil on canvas

A lovely grey thoroughbred led by his groom enters the paddock at Keeneland racetrack in Lexington, Kentucky. The Fall sunlight is crisp and bright as it reflects off of his coat and the onlookers behind. Soon he will have a jockey up and will be led through the tunnel under the stands to the waiting …

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“Sunlit Ponies” Gouache on Acid Free board, 8 x 7.5″

One of my clients has a number of Icelandic Horses and over the years I have painted each one, so this is not actually a pony but rather an Icelandic Horse (emphasis on “horse”). They are beautiful creatures; sturdy little horses with bushy manes, in lovely colors like palomino, dun and white, They are strong …

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