July 20, 2011

Freedom Runner


Freedom Runner (14 x 11 dry pastel) sold
click to enlarge

There are so many ways to describe the beauty of a horse. One of the first ways that comes to mind for me is the joy of sharing a ride across an open field with nothing but the feel of wind brushing on your face and the sound of muffled hooves as they tap the ground in a gentle rhythm. The sound reminds me of the sound of blood moving from one side of my heart to the other. These amazing animals deserve peace and freedom. 

Hi all, I'm in the studio painting but haven't posted for a while so I thought I'd post an earlier piece. See ya soon.

Cheers,
Sandy

12 comments:

  1. OH... MY... GOODNESS!!! This is simply STAGGERING! How do you do it? How do you make things so...real?? I am stunned every time I visit :0)

    ReplyDelete
  2. What a beauty...this is a very moving piece!!!
    Love your work!

    ReplyDelete
  3. I love horses but have never had the opportunity to ride one. Your painting and description sure make me want to!

    ReplyDelete
  4. This is so beautiful. I love the composition and colors you chose.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Gosh, Sandra, I'm blushing. Thank you for such a remarkable comment.

    Cynthia, Thank you very much. I do love those ponies :).

    Deborah, Thanks so much!

    Nancy, Thank you - I had a lot of fun just letting go with this one and those colors just popped on to my canvas/paper.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Sandy!!! when I see your paintings, I want to throw my pastels out the window!! I'm speechless. This horse is beautifully painted. Your post says it all! Congratulations!!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Stunningly beautiful composition and the overall execution, controlled yet free, is marvelous.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Hi Sandy,

    Magnificent work of this beautiful animal. I love the composition and the expression you have captured. A wonderful palette. WOW!

    Sue



    Sue

    ReplyDelete
  9. Oh, NO, Hilda! My desire is to inspire - I fear I am having the wrong effect on you. Your work is wonderful and I always look forward to seeing what you are painting.

    Shirley, thank you, truly, for such a nice comment. I feel you picked up on my exact goal for this piece.

    Sue, Thanks so much. That palette just popped in there all by itself. It was so much fun to work with it!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Wow Sandy such character and emotion in this piece, really strong image beautifully handled!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Hei Suomesta, kaikki Sinun maalauksesi ovat upeita, varsinkin merimaisemat. Onnittelut hyvistä töistä.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Hi Sam, Thank you so much for stopping by and for such a kind comment on my painting.

    Maalari, Kiitos paljon ajastasi kirjoittaa ja tämänkaltaiset kommentoida työtäni; Osaan todellakin arvostaa sitä!

    ReplyDelete