Dueling Stallions

Dueling Stallions

Each stands alone 

9x12x2" wooden box

Work in progress

These two stallions are struggling, yet not on the same dimension. I'm getting the layout set before I paint them. I'll lay in some color with acrylic, maybe overlaying it with oils later. They're starting out realistic, but I have a feeling they're going to tear into one another and get abstract before it's over. Looking forward to playing with color!

Looking back and feeling fine!

Awesome Artwork Collage

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Five of these paintings have sold already!

I want to thank Leslie Saeta for creating this 30 day painting challenge. Also, her radio blog show called "Artists Helping Artists" has been a major influence. Without outside forces on our life, what would we become? Challenges help us to find our inner strength which comes from our Creator. He is the Creative Genius behind our spirits. Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!

Are you up to the challenge of finding your creative spirit which may be buried. I want to help guide you through "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron in the next couple of months. So, join me and others as we find our creativity and grow stronger!

Day 29 of 30 Day Painting Challenge

Carousel #4

7x5" oil with palette knife

Okay, next to last day to post and my horse feels a bit childish, but free-spirited. I am working on "The Artist's Way: a spiritual path to higher creativity" by Julia Cameron and invite you to join me through my blog. If you think you could never be creative, then you may need this course more than you think. I want to encourage more people to get outside their self-contained limitations and find their creative self. 

There is no charge for this class and you will come away feeling more energized and ready to try new things.

This 30 day painting challenge has taught me so many lessons. Crystal Cook really made it clear through her blog. Not every painting can be a masterpiece (like this one shows).

You often will feel pressured and drained unless you make time for your creative artist self.

Family time still needs to be more important than posting a painting everyday.

It's about the journey, not the destination!

I do plan on doing more regular paintings, but I'd really like to spend my weekends doing one large one rather than the small ones I sweated over. I also prefer loose paintings, so tomorrow's post will surprise you for sure!

Day 28 of 30 Day Painting Challenge

Giacomo's Show

24x16" framed in silver frame

This sculptural description of famous racehorse, Giacomo, hangs in the Paul Sawyier Art Gallery in Frankfort. I wanted an unusual cropping for him. I love color, but this one is toned down from my usual color choices. 

Every day we have choices. Each of us has to determine which way our lives should go and with God's help, we can find our true path. 

See more horses at: www.rachelhollandart.com

Day 27 of 30 Day Painting Challenge

Black Foals

SOLD

This was my first piece to sell in a gallery and I still am thankful for that boost in my career as an artist.

 I love painting horses! I had horses growing up and hope to have one in the future! Until then, I will keep painting them and dreaming...

Thanks for looking at my work and more at: www.rachelhollandart.com

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Day 25 of 30 Day Painting Challenge

Bowing Down

7x5" panel

$50

"We bow down and we worship You, Lord!"

The Creator in His creation of all things beautiful deserves our adoration and heartsong.

We are blessed to be able to worship Him!

This study in oils with yellow and purple allows me to focus on value and minimal use of color. 

Only 5 more horses left to paint in the painting challenge.