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This painting was created for a wonderful lady who adopted a wild American mustang from the high desert of Oregon. This magnificent creature affectionately named "Clover" is a true piece of American history. It was a privileged to have been asked to paint her portrait. Before ever lifting a brush on a commissioned work, I need to have a clear idea of what my client would like to see in the final piece. The success of this painting was due in large part to her the fantastic communication. She provided excellent photos of her horse, from different angles and different lighting conditions. She also did an excellent job at describing all the elements she liked about each photo provided, and also the traits of her horse that she wanted to have in the painting as well. We discussed the background element, and she was so kind and trusting as to give me artistic freedom in this area. Initially I was uncertain how to approach the background, but after researching the American Mustangs, it became apparent that the background had to be a scene from the mustang's environment in order to truly capture the spirit of this horse. In my research I learned much about this horse's history, the terrain they thrive in, statistics about them, and the adoption process. Before this project, my only knowledge about the American mustangs was from the movie "Spirit - Stallion of the Cimarron" and the Breyer model horse American Mustang Series.

Below are some links where you too can learn more about this piece of American heritage, and hopefully appreciate them like I have. They are truly beautiful animals, and extremely graceful, but in a rugged wild way. I have been inspired by seeing all the photos, and it is my desire to create more paintings of the wild mustangs. This painting is offered as a print if you would like to purchase one. Click here to purchase a print. Click here to purchase a canvas reproduction.

This was my client's reaction after seeing a digital file of her painting sent via email:

Oh my gosh!!!! Kathy!!!! That is such a beautiful painting!!!! I am sitting here in tears right now!!!! I just can't believe it!!!!! It's so gorgeous!!!!! I was just thinking about you yesterday. I've wanted to write and see how it's going, but I didn't want to bother you. Oh my....I just cannot believe that painting!!! It's sooooo much better then I ever could have imagined!!! The background is wonderful. Absolutely wonderful!!! You did such a great job!! Oh my gosh, I just can't get over it. I am stunned. Wow. Larry is going to absolutely LOVE this. I just can't believe how great it looks. I mean, I've seen your work obviously, so I know you do an excellent job. But this....this is unreal. It is so neat to see our little Clover in a painting. You've just totally captured her....essence I guess you could call it...it's her. Her eyes are beautiful and her coloring is right on the money. Wow. I just can't believe what an awesome job you did. I LOVE IT!!!!!