As a child, if I wasn't out riding a horse, I was inside drawing pictures of one. Now, a lifetime later, as the "Old Grey Mare" my art studio is named for, I am still doing the same thing. I am still working outside with the horses themselves, though no longer training green horses or galloping cross country over fences or sorting cattle on a cutting horse.

I do feel fortunate to be able to enjoy those disciplines still through my artwork. When you've spent years learning to do it right with a horse, your inner vision can still get it right on paper.



All artwork for sale listed with dimensions and price and will be matted for standard sized framing. Shipping not included in the purchase price.

Due to limitations of the Internet, please understand the digital images on the web page cannot show the detail and delicacy that makes this medium so unique. Because of this my artwork is sold with a money-back guarantee. The artwork must meet or exceed your expectations. If it does not, simply return it and I will refund your purchase price.

I do accept a limited number of commissions. Please contact me if you would like to discuss a commissioned portrait of that special animal in your life.

For pricing for commissions, payment options and shipping costs please email me at oldgreymarestudio@yahoo.com or phone me at (606) 379-5140.

 

Working Cowhorse

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Original graphite study $75.00 Actual image size 4.5 x 6.5

Matted for standard 11 x 14 frame, shipped matted but not framed.

The reference photos for this image were taken years ago when I was still living "out west" and breeding Quarter Horses. There were several breeders that got together periodically at one of the local arenas and worked together to train for shows. The smaller arena and informal atmosphere made it an ideal opportunity for photography.
 

 

 

Wish I Had Wings

 
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Original graphite with colored pencil color accents. Price $75.00. Image size 5" x 7"
Matted for standard 11 x 14 frame, shipped matted but not framed.

The original of this was done as a unicorn foal as a gift for a friend who collects unicorns. I have really enjoyed working this particular image and just keep thinking of more fun things I can do with it.

The model was a part Arab sportpony foal now in my broodmare herd that was particularly photogenic. I find living with my models makes my artwork so much more personal and my knowledge of the character behind the photos often seems to affect the art as well.

 

Racehorse - Red Silks
 

Full head study - click to enlarge

 
Original graphite with colored pencil accents. Price $125. Image size 8" x 10"
Shipped matted but not framed

I have been fascinated by race horses all my life and the limited racing at the county fair in Montana was always a major attraction for me all through my teen years. Now, with the move to Kentucky, I have been able to truly indulge in the addiction.

Detail of Red Silks



This detail of the original is shown in gray scale, which can give a slightly more accurate image of the shadings and detail in the original graphite.

 

Green Silks



Original graphite with colored pencil accents. Price $45. Image size 4.5" x 6"
Matted for standard 8 x 10 frame. Shipped matted but not framed.

This is the second in a series of race horse studies I am currently working on, with several more of these smaller images and at least one more large study planned in the near future.

 

 

 Retired - Horse Collars


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Original graphite drawing. Price $65. Image size 7.5" x 9.5"
Double oval mat sized for standard 11 x 14 frame. Shipped matted but not framed.

This is an image taken from the memories I have of the Montana ranch where I grew up. By the time I was in my teens, we were no longer using draft horses for haying and winter feeding, but collars, hames and harness still hung in the old stone barn for many years.

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