Art Biz Workshop in Golden, CO

Recently I attended and Art Business and marketing workshop hosted by Alyson B. Stanfield of ArtBizCoach.com. The workshop was held in downtown Golden,CO and was attended by almost 60 artists of different disciplines.

On Thursday, the Gold Mastermind group met. This is a small group that I have been a part of for the past six months. The mentor-ship, coaching and accountability have been so helpful to me. Then on Friday and Saturday, the Art Biz workshop was held.

Alyson talked about the "why" behind what we do. This was a very inspiring and motivational introduction to the two day workshop.

Alyson, talking about the motivation behind our art.

"My motivation is to express the beauty, power and bonds that I see manifest in wild horses.  The freedom, risk and challenge that is inherent in living wild in nature is reflected in my process of painting from life. The work is not solely a painting of a horse, but a reflected communication of their experience and our journey."  ~Karen McLain

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Painting a Wild Horse Nocturne

The peaceful quiet of the the night, with a full moon and shimmering stars. That was what I saw during my trip last summer at Sand Wash Basin. That feeling is something that I have wanted to express for a long time. Nocturne painting is a challenge and something new for me. I have worked on several nocturnes, and this is the only one that fully shows the moon. The low key beauty is something that is expressed in this painting. Movement and peace.

"Full Moon Mustangs"

Oil

12x16

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Wild Horses, like a Force of Nature

If you have ever been out camping-or watching wild horses, and the weather changes quickly, it is amazing to witness. That rapid building of clouds, thunder and the incoming rain is powerful to experience.  That force of nature was what watching this herd of horses run  felt like.

"Approaching Storm"
Oil
12x16
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Plein air Horses and Water

It seems like a bonus when I get to paint two of my favorite things together. Such was the case  on this morning. I arrived to find one of my favorite bands of wild horses eating and resting in the river.  This is a common sight, they cool off and eat the grass that grows on the bottom of the river. I shot a couple of quick photos and began to paint.

"Peace at the River"

Oil

8x10

$160.00
 

Enjoy the video I made of the horses and painting from that morning.

Wild Horses, Power and Beauty

While working on this series of paintings, I am immersed in the beauty and power that is on display. During my trip, I felt the uninterrupted flow of being with the horses on their daily schedule. The rhythm of being on "Wild Horse Time",   and of living in the present was such a connecting influence.
This series has reminded me of how much power and beauty I got to experience. This painting is based on that feeling and visual experience. That feeling and beauty, is what I want to share.

"Wild Power, Lasting Beauty"

Oil

20x24

$2,000