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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

A Great Day All Round ...

Finished vignette
The Grande Dame   11 x 15 in. / 28 x 39 cm.
Looking NE from the lower levels of High Point
Wonderful walking/riding trail on perimeter
Looking NW
Ditto
Looking NE from far side of H.P.
Same
One of my favorite views form H.P.


Great day! Took 4 paintings over to High Point [a large "equestrian estate" around the corner].  They have a large community building, overlooking the huge indoor arena, that is used by members and others who wish to rent the facility. Apparently there is a lot of "traffic", and the manager was keen to display the paintings. I hope someone falls madly in love with them, and can't imagine a life without them! [Hahaha]
I did a few hours of painting after that, and managed to get the car finished - I think. Then my friend [and landlady] invited the Boxer Girls and I out for an hour and three-quarters hike around the perimeter of High Point. The entire development is enclosed by a very well-maintained pedestrian/riding trail. And it was a glorious day [clear and 18*C - felt like a summer morning].
I got back, changed into riding gear, groomed the lad, and had a short and sweet ride. I am keeping the rides short, so I allow his muscles to come back easily, and to keep the ride positive. He is learning to carry himself [as we say in the horse world]. He is developing the awareness and the balance and musculature to shift  his weight and propulsion system to his hind end. Left to their own, horses tend to use their front end - awkward, unbalanced, and tending to break down more quickly. In Nature, I suppose it doesn't matter as much, as horses do not live as long as they do when cared for in a domestic setting [THAT sounds awkward!]
Anyway, I must remember today when it is pouring rain or snowing outside. And as ever, please feel free to leave comments.

7 comments:

  1. Loved the car. I think the colors are just so good. And the form of the beauty has also come out really well.

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  2. The painting has come out beautifully. The pictures are great too. Would love to see you converting those into paintings. I hope your paintings are well received. Good luck!

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  3. Nice job on your car, Kathryn. Hope you make a few sales at the new venue too!

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  4. Love the painting of the antique car...they make awesome subjects. Great pictures as well.

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  5. love the vignette!
    Good luck with the hanging paintings at High Point xx

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  6. Hi Kathryn, old cars is something special, full of aesthetic suggestions. I really like the realization that you've painted, you always do with cleanliness and beauty.
    Thanks for everything, greetings, Fernando.

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  7. Your little car is a treasure - what a perfect painting!

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