"The Professional" 6 x 8" Original Pastel

© Trish Stevenson

A horse that is used to "pick up" cowboys at the rodeo is very well mannered and knows his job inside out. He has to remain calm in exciting circumstances as he and his rider get in the middle of wild broncs to insure the safety of the bronc rider. I never tire of watching a pick-up horse and rider do their job at rodeos as there is always great action to watch. I find it very inspiring as far as artwork goes. Here is a calm moment before the storm as the wise cow pony checks out his surroundings and waits for a cue. SOLD

"Oskar, The Icelandic"

6 x 6" Oil ©2012 Trish Stevenson

I have read that the Icelandic has a very long history (back to the Vikings who bred them) and could be the purest breed of horse in the world. I know for sure that they come in any color and with their abundant manes they are fun to paint! - Sold -

The Colors of Horses

There is an endless variation of color when comes to horses, which gives me a lot to work with. I enjoy the challenges of all of them, whether they are paints, sorrels, bays, palominos, buckskin, greys or whatever. I liked the calm and sweet look of this horse, like anyone could climb on board - which may or may not be true! I also like the touch of red provided by the halter.

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Prairie Companions

"Prairie Companions" Original Pastel ©2011 Trish Stevenson

The wide open spaces of the prairie can be quite beautiful and peaceful - maybe a bit lonesome at times. This young horse seems content to munch alongside a couple of visiting birds keeping him company.

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Miles City, Montana Art Auction

This original pastel of two mares and a colt grazing is called "Down to Business" I could literally spend all day observing horses. Usually while grazing , they seem pretty laid back about it, but these three are downright zealous in their focus on the business at hand. The painting will be available at the Custer County Art Center's 36th Annual Art Auction in Miles City, Montana. The Auction will be held October 1, 2011 at 7 pm. There will a reception, silent auction and the ever exhuberant live auction!

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Blue Roan #2

Here is another version of a Blue Roan. This one seems actually bluer than the previous post, just as in nature, some blue roans are more grey, some seem more blue. SOLD

Two Paintings at Browns Gallery in Boise

Brown's Gallery has been in Boise for over 40 years. They are hosting this year's exhibit of the Pastel Society of the Northern Rockies which runs throughout the month of July. I have these two paintings in the show. the juror of award is one of my very favorite pastelists and equine artists, Dawn Emerson.

Cowboy Support System

I broke away from the pastels for awhile to focus on this painting in oil, which I had done in pastel several months ago. It is 30 x 24 ".

Buckskin Itch

#32 Original pastel of one of my favorite colors of horses, the buckskin. For purchase info, click here.

Mare and Foal at Rest

Who doesn't enjoy a warm nap in the sun?

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Mirror, Mirror on the Ford

I was at a branding where this horse was entertained by looking at himself in the side mirror of a pickup. Horses have amazing personalities! Click here for purchase info.

Sunset Red

I love to paint horses in any situation and here the little colt was backlit by the sunset, so I had a lot of fun playing with the red color of his body in shadow. Click here for purchase information.

Patience

Waiting without complaint, this horse was still anxious to get back to work at a neighbor's branding.

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"Two Horses with a View"

Here is the second painting - only 98 more to go! Horses are definitely one of my favorite subjects.

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