Equus Cirruscumulus

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Equus Cirruscumulus is available. This 10x10 limited edition is printed on Kodak ENDURA Metallic paper and will be exhibited in a 16x16 walnut wood frame.
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"Equus Cirrruscumulus" can be loosely translated to "Cloud Horse". This piece has kicked off a new series for me. Actually, I think the collection had its beginnings with "Beach Ball Classic" posted on 1/19/12. But, with this piece—a departure from my typical darker, bolder, and dramatic style, the passion for this airy look hit full force. I am currently working on several pieces that will likely compose a group consisting of six prints, or more—all fitting into this "bathed in light" feeling. A portion of this series will first be exhibited early this summer. More information about that show coming soon. First, I have to deal with the show coming up the end of this month.

By the way, I am still struggling with descriptions for this collection such as "airy" and "bathed in light".  If you have suggestions for a name, please share. I am definitely open to possibilities. Any ideas off the top of your head? I would love to put them in the hopper to consider.

The young gelding in this image is half American Quarter Horse and half Arabian. He is a golden Palomino with personality to spare and I am sorry to say that he has been sold since I saw him, and I doubt that our paths shall ever cross again. I will do some pining over him, I am afraid. He moved so beautifully with such joy and obvious celebration of his power and ease. On multiple occasions, I have mentioned that I frequently fall in love with horses at first sight. This one stole my heart immediately. He danced, pranced, and showed me his best while I not only pressed the shutter button over and over, but became more infatuated with his beauty and spirit. Yes, superficial, of course—all about good looks. I have no experience with the Palomino's personality in hand, much less under saddle. Still, it is probably a good thing that I am not wealthy. Horses like him would rapidly make me horse-poor.