Mother and Child

New Jersey is home to many breeding farms. This painting titled"Mother and Child" was done from a photo of a Standardbred breeding farm. A friend and collector of my art supplied the photo. The finished painting is sized 13 1/2 x 18" on 300lb watercolor paper.

I miss having foals on our small farm. Our last foal was born six years ago. Our "Maggie" cold be bred and the thought has crossed our minds. Then reality sets in and we go on with our lives!

Harness Racing and Papercuts

My papercut drawing titled "Five by Three" was chosen to be highlighted in an ad for a fundraiser for The Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame in Goshen, New York and the ad will appear in the 'The 2008 Hall of Fame Souvenir Journal' . This event has the annual induction ceremonies for the 2008 Hall of Fame members on July 6t, 2008. The banquet and ceremony held at the museum.

The image being used in this full page ad was placed by the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey , which represents the owners, breeders, drivers, trainers and caretakers in that state. Neat!

The image and the ad can be seen above.....but in the ad, the image was flipped for this format...as the original is shot from the other side of a race.........but I learned something new....harness racing in this country is done counter clockwise. Live and learn!!!

Study On A Rainy Day

Today I finished this graphite study ...... a woman and her horse. The object of her affection is a Standardbred, "Trav", who has been her trail buddy for years. He is a stately gentleman whom I have taken care of on occasion. He reminds me of my 27 old Walker, Dom, who is also a grand gentleman.
My old "Dom" sleeps in his stall today as the skies pour outside. Spoiled rotten he is! As are his 3 stablemates.......all sleeping in dry stalls and munching hay watching the rain come down.