Equestrian Life

The Equestrian Life is a series of paintings that I have just begun this summer of 2010.  In this series I'm trying to capture the essence of the act instead of the individual person. To do this I take the focus away from the face and draw you into the whole of the painting.

"The Farrier" "Polish"

Equestrian Life 

"The Farrier" - 30x40 Oil Painting. The Farrier is painted in grayscale scale to play on the steel used to create horse shoes.  The  farrier is to be appreciated for the complexity and skill involved in such an amazing trade.
In this painting I try to capture the beauty of the art and skill of such a profession that all equestrians should value.

"Attention to Detail" - 36x24 Oil Painting.  Concentrating on the littlest details can add to the big picture.  From the simlicity of slidding on your tall boots to the complexity of getting all your hair up in your helmet each part of the process should be appreciated for its part int he big picture.

"Polish" - 16x20 Painting.  When preparing for a class it's important to make your horse look polished or clean cut.  From the grooming to applying the littlest detail of hoof polish, it all adds up to the perfect image.