Assateague Island Wild Horses

During my Artist in Residence at Assateague Island, I had many opportunities to paint and photograph the horses. One morning, a small band was walking in the dunes, the light on the white sand and horses coats was beautiful. This painting was inspired from that morning.

"Assateague Island Wild Horses"
Oil on Gallery wrap
24x36
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Vincent was "helping" me paint!

Assateague Island Wild Horses

The horses of Assateague Island were inspiring to watch and paint. During my visit, I was able to photograph and paint in different atmospheric and light conditions.

"Assateague Treasure"
Oil 
14x18
$500.00

"Beach Run"
Oil 
24x30
$1,500

"Paint in Moonlight"
Oil 
9x12
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Photographing Wild Horses, Visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Equis Art Gallery

Near the end of my Artist in residence at Assateague Island, I was joined by Meredith Hudes-Lowder from Equus ferus Wild Horse Photography. We photographed the horses at Assateague and Chincoteague Island.

After photographing the horses, we traveled to New York to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It was exciting to see paintings by artists that I have studied. Rembrandt, Van Gogh,  Cezanne, Sargent, Manet, Vermeer, Zorn and many others.

We also traveled to Red Hook to visit Equis Art Gallery who represents my work. 

This was an incredible end to an awesome opportunity and trip!

Home from my Assateague Island Artist in Residence

My Artist in Residence at Assateague Island National Seashore was amazing. I spend two weeks painting and photographing the horses and the island. During that time I gave two workshops on Painting Wild Horses from Life and one presentation to a middle school art class.

The ocean was wonderful and I never tired of watching the sunlight on the waves. I was also treated to the beauty of changing leaves.

Painting an area that is so different from the desert was an excellent opportunity to see and learn. The mist and atmosphere were full of soft edges and diffused light.

I want to thank the Assateague Island Alliance for sponsoring my residency and the staff at the Assateague Island National Seashore. Every one was very kind and helpful. I look forward to returning!  

Many thanks to Rachael Parcella for the excellent online and print articles about my A.I.R.

Artist in Residence at Assateague Island

My bags are packed, my boxes shipped last week and I am ready for my trip to Assateague Island. My two week Residency is sponsored by Assateague Island Alliance, the group that supports the Assateague Island National Seashore with conservation and fundraising efforts. During my stay, I will be teaching two Introductory Workshops on Painting Wild Horses from Life.

While I am there, I will be joined by Equus ferus Wild Horse Photography. This will be a wonderful opportunity to get photos of the fall light, changing leaves and the winter coats.

I look forward to updating with photos and paintings during my stay.