Autumn Friend

Autumn Friend is a portrait of my Grand Prix Dressage horse Fancy Oshay. He was in his prime in fitness and training while the world around him was also in its prime of Autumn's beauty. He was an average horse with an above average heart. He was not bred or built for the upper level he achieved. It took years of training and strength building to get to the upper division in his sport. He was so proud of himself. He had beauty in both his body and soul and he knew it. He passed away last November. This is my painting tribute to him that expresses the intense glory and grace of a horse in his surroundings at a time when both were most beautiful and in full color.

My love of art and horses collided at a very young age. I do not know which came first but it has settled into my innermost being in a way that has always pressed to come out.

I paint portraits of these creatures expressing their personality and intensity of their character. My obsession while creating these animals can only be expressed within each of my brush strokes. I feel their spirit and disposition as I portray their likenesses.

"Autumn Friend" is painted in acrylic and oil paint on canvas.

I am an equestrian and a portrait artist. Through my artwork of horses, both of my passions are blended and that is when I feel the most connected to the soul of God’s most beautiful creature - the horse.