Fine Art Exhibition

I have the opportunity to show some of my work at an upcoming Fine Art Exhibition in Rockwall, TX this weekend - 6th Nov - 8th Nov at The Harbor.

The images above will be amongst thsoe included, I will print some on to heavy weight canvas, others on to archival matte museum quality paper. All the images will be ready to hang and for sale at the show. It's a lovely venue on the shores of beautiful Lake Ray Hubbard and the weather forecast looks good too, around 75f all week!

Sues.

Some more recent equine imagery.............................Sues.

Cowboy Boots

Blue Cowboy Boots with Texas sunflower.

Summer Evening Swan

A slightly different take on a beautiful swan....................

The Thoroughbred

Here's one from last weeks visit to meet this wonderful Thoroughbred. Sues.

Beautiful Rescue Equine Portrait Comp

Please dont forget to cast your vote, if you haven't done so already! The competition is closing on 15th June and any winnings I may receive would go back to Throwaway Ponies where my images were taken...................................thank you so much, Sues.
http://www.competico.com/profile/Suesy?contest=cpt9500

Pastels - Digital Artwork

Here's another piece of digital artwork in pastel this time, working from the lovely photograph of Rain at Throwaway Ponies.

Sketch - digital artwork

I've been trying to create some digital artwork recently, here are the best of my attempts.

Rain......

Another image of Rain which yet again shows her natural beauty. This image has been entered into a competition sponsored by Habitat for Horses. The competition hopes to highlight the beauty of rescue horses, to change perceptions, and I think it's easily seen here with Rain. You can vote on my image - the most votes denotes the final winning image - by logging on to - http://www.competico.com/profile/Suesy?contest=cpt9500 it's free to vote and the winner can donate to the charity of their choice, mine obviously being Throwaway Ponies where Rain resides along with 29 other horses in their care. I hope you have time to check out the link and vote....Thanks in advance, Sues!

Throwaway Ponies Horse Rescue

As part of a project I am working on, I am involved with Throwaway Ponies Horse rescue. Here's a couple of images from a day last week spent getting to know some of the 29 (soon to be 30) horses there.

On Tuesday I am going along to help 'rescue' another horse that is lame and can no longer be ridden, otherwise he is in very good health, just looking for a place to retire!

The two pics are of "Rain' and 'Duchess'. I just couldn't get over how beautiful Rain was, that lovely highlighted mane and those almond shaped eyes, she just melted my heart. Duchess on the other hand just broke it, another pic I took simply looked like she had a tear in her eye, I decided to post this one instead, which shows her natural beauty and grace.........................

Thru the Haze

I took this with a lens that had mildew inside the optics. I liek the effect so thought I would post something a little different today!

New Pup on the Block

Taken this evening, I couldn't resist putting this beautiful face on here!

The Friesian

I so enjoyed my weekend photographing at the SCFHA & FHANA AGM. I've learned that some of my shots will be used in the magazine and on both web sites!

Above are some of my favourite shots from the weekend, along with the earlier post of Titan. I just love Friesians, they are so magical in their movements, so powerful, yet so gentle and so, very, very photogenic!

I've also been talking with A at her ranch, she has many horses including Friesians. She has asked would I be interested in photoshoots for cards, calendars etc..........sounds so very interesting. More on this as it develops :o)

I eventually got my copy of DSLRUser mag (March issue) in which I featured. This was very exciting and I couldn't believe it when I saw that I had a full page image in it! The comments on my image were great, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to have been included in the feature. Thanks everyone.

Titan

Frosty

Frosty again, from Oklahoma.

Glimmer

Another study of a friends horse catching some rays of sunshine through a tree. I thought this was a nice gentle, medatative kind of image................

Head Study

Here's another study I've been working on. I'm hoping it concentrates on the essence of a horse, being quite abstract an image again.

I have now joined the EPN - Equine Photographers Network and also the SCFHA - the South Central Friesian Horse Association for whom I will be doing two days work covering the forthcoming AGM that they are holding here at a nearby castle for FHANA - Friesian Horse Association of North America. I was so pleased to be asked and I'm looking forward to it!

Also, I just heard that one of my images is currently in the latest issue of DSLR User magazine? This is wonderful news as I am a member on their website (www.DSLRUser.co.uk) and love it as the feedback rec'vd on any images you post is very constructive.

I have also joined the Rockwall Art League, and have submitted some images for an upcoming exhibition in a local coffeehouse, namely Texas Roast. This should be fun as I will get to meet some more new people within this diverse group of artists. I'll post more info on this soon.

Tomorrow I plan on doing some flower shots as I have just bought a lovely bunch that are simply begging to be photographed!

Ice Storm

It's not always sunny here in Texas! Last week's ice storm.

Black Beauty

Happy New Year to everyone!

I've added this image as I've worked further over the holidays on creating some Fine Art equine images.

I have planned a session with a breeder of Tennessee Walking horses, here near Dallas, which I'm very excited about. Connie seems as enthusiastic as me, so this should be a fun session. She also has Papillons she wants photographed, these little fellas are likely to steal my heart!! Hopefully there will be no pups available!!

I also have a trip planned to Coyote Creek Ranch about 100 miles away to photograph some Friesian horses that they have there. I stumbled upon Ann and her horses whilst researching Friesians on the web. They are beautifully 'sculpted' horses and I was looking for someone obliging enough to let me photograph some as soon as possible, Ann agreed. I may even try sketching some, something I have not done for sometime! The video link on the CCR web site shows Royal Prince Amedeo, and if you take a look, you'll see that he truly is a striking stallion, very photogenic. I can't wait to get there and meet everyone.

Sues.