The Great White

The white buffalo is revered as being a sacred symbol to many Indian tribes. It is awe inspiring to see a white buffalo. I can only imagine what it must of been like to see a great white buffalo surrounded by the dark brown hides of the others in the herd living wild on the plains. The white buffalo has special meaning to me. I have felt its spiritual essence. Seeing the Great White made for, "A Painting Day".

"The Great White", 6x8-inches, o/c by Ruth Andre Sold

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Ranch Dudes

This is a big deal for me and I am really happy to share the news. Two of my paintings, "Ranch Dudes" and "The Lone Ranger" will be on exhibit at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo, Texas. The exhibit, "American Horse in Art" show & sale will run August 12th -November 13th, 2010. If you are in the Amarillo area, this is a show to see. Being invited to the American Quarter Horse Museum made for, "A Painting Day".

"Ranch Dudes", 12x16-inches, o/c by Ruth Andre

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Franklin

This is a bit of a news Blog. The painting Franklin is in Marietta, Georgia for the Atlanta Equestrian Exhibit and if you are down that way, you surely would enjoy the exhibit. Franklin made for, "A Painting Day".

The Gallery at Paper Mill Village

Show dates: August 6-August 28-2010

Reception: August 6th from 6:00-8:30 pm

255 Village Parkway Suite 320

Marietta, GA

"Franklin", 6x6-inches, o/c Framed by Ruth Andre $375

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Shenandoah

Shenandoah is the 4th painting for a series of horse portraits with shadows. I enjoy painting these intimate horse portraits. This is a friend's Quarter Horse, Diamond, and she lives just over the mountain on a small ranch in the Shenandoah Valley. Seeing Diamond made for, "A Painting Day".

Shenandoah-12x12-inches, o/c by Ruth Andre

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Wild Ones

The painting today is of wild Mustangs out on the open plains. I am very taken with the plight of the wild horses and hope we will always have wild horses roaming our vast plains. Seeing these two Mustangs made for, A Painting Day".

"Wild Ones", 8x10-inches, o/c by Ruth Andre

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Funny Face

While in the back country of Kentucky I visited a beautiful farm and to my surprise they had a herd of Texas Long Horn Cattle. I should say the cows were Texas Long Horn cattle and the resident bull was an Angus bull. I was in the pasture taking photos of the cows and the big Angus bull was on the far side of the pasture. Then I felt a little nudge, looked around and there was Mr. Angus right behind me. I think he was letting me know these were his cows and I was welcome to leave. I gave a wave good-bye and headed for the gate. Before my invitation to leave I did take a photo of this little calf that I named "Funny Face". The surprise cow and bull meet up made for, "A Painting Day".

"Funny Face", 8x8-inches, o/c by Ruth Andre

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Just Whistling Dixie

If you saw the little Hereford painting from yesterday you will recognize one of these young Herefords. This painting shows two Herefords standing together, waiting for what will happen next? I kind got a kick out of the one on the left and thought she looked like she might be whistling. So the name, "Just Whistling Dixie". Taking a trip to the Double CC made for, "A Painting Day".

"Just Whistling Dixie", 5x7-inches, o/c, framed, by Ruth Andre-$375. plus shipping

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Ellie

This is the smallest painting I have ever tried to paint. It is a tiny 3x3-inch cow portrait. I visited the Double CC Ranch just over a few hills and this little Hereford had just gone through the line for the annual check and she was happy to be out on her own again. Seeing this young Hereford made for, "A Painting Day".

"Ellie", 3x3-inches, o/c by Ruth Andre-$150 framed

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Just Being A Lady

I used a reference photo taken by Jay Stevenson of his lovely daughter Tennie. The Stevenson's live on the Pathfinder Ranch in Wheatland, WY. The cattle ranch is the real thing and the cowboys and the cowgirls that work the land and the cattle are the real thing. Their life is not an easy one but it must have many rewards running their own ranch. Seeing Tennie working the cows made for "A Painting Day".

"Just Being a Lady", 8x10-inches, o/c by Ruth Andre

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Texas Lady - THREE

Here is the final Brahma/Herford cow from the Texas Ladies series. When you look at these cow faces you can see why I had so much fun painting the three Texas ladies. Their owner lives in a beautiful area of south Texas, near Goliad, Texas. The area is full of history and a must see is the Presido La Bahia, a mission built in 1749. Visiting Goliad, Texas and seeing the land and cattle made for, "A Painting Day".

"Texas Lady" - THREE, 9x12-inches, o/c by Ruth Andre-sold

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