Shaded Oaks

I met with a local group of artists and we headed for Amador Lake here in the foothills.  It was a perfect day and just out side my oak covered covey I saw this group of oaks in the shade of the mountain.  I loved the blues and greens and the subtle grays I saw while painting the oaks.  There is  nothing quite like painting outside from life.  There are so many colors to be found.  Being on the lake in Amador made for, "A Painting Day".

"Shaded Oaks"

6x8-inches, Oil/Canvas-Framed

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Encinitas

I usually post Western works but today I am  heading down to the coast to Encinitas and posting a landscape painting from my painting archives.   As I mentioned yesterday I have a sick horse and I am a bit overwhelmed with my horse doctoring schedule and will post a few landscapes for a few days.  I love getting out of the studio with my paints.  These are my bit of fun in the sun paintings.  Encinitas was my home a few years back.  It is a lovely ocean community.  Heading back to Encinitas made for, "A Painting Day".

"Encinitas"-6x8-inches, oil/canvas-Framed, $195.00 by Ruth Andre

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Carmen

Carmen is a Golden Lab and she has that look that makes you want to give her a big hug.  Labs are an energetic breed filled with a very caring manner.  I love painting dogs and would like to add more to my portfolio.  Commissions are welcome!  Painting this darling girl made for, "A Painting Day".

"Carmen"-10x10-inches, oil/canvas by Ruth Andre-Sold
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Valentine

This is a painting I completed awhile back. It is of a beautiful Appaloosa mare. I have a very sick horse at home right now and spending my time going back and forth to the pasture to medicate Angel's eye every two hours. It is so sad to see this lovely mare in distress. I did get a painting started today and if all is good tomorrow I will be sharing a just completed horse painting. Being the medic made for," A Stop & Go Painting Day".

Valentine-24x18-inches, oil/canvas by Ruth Andre

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Uthyr

I had fun this week-end reviewing a few photos I took at the Mystic Oak Ranch in Plymouth, California. Ken and Michele started the Mystic Oak Ranch in 2002 and specialize in Warmblood/Friesian crosses. My painting today is one of their stallions, Uthyr. The ranch website is very informative and you will enjoy seeing their horses. Check out the "Fun Photos" link. Visiting Mystic Oak Ranch made for, "A Painting Day".

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Uthyr-6x6-inches, oil/canvas by Ruth Andre

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American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum

The "America's Horse in Art" Show & Sale 2010 is now available for viewing online. Please take a look at the show and enjoy the wonderful western artists and their depiction of the Quarter Horse. I have two paintings in the show, "Ranch Dudes", that was previously posted and "The Lone Ranger" that I will post today. If you are in Amarillo, the show runs August12-November 13, 2010. Loving Quarter Horses made for "A Painting Day".

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"The Lone Ranger"-12x12-inches, oil/canvas by Ruth Andre-$950.00

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Butterfly Dreams

These two ladies are more of Karen's herd in Live Oak County, Texas. I loved how they are just enjoying the day. No worries! Seeing these two lady Herefords made for, "A Painting Day".

"Butterfly Dreams", 6x8-inches, oil/canvas by Ruth Andre

$400 framed & $320 unframed.

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Missy

A new friend sent a few photos of her herd of cows. Karen lives on the family farm, in Live Oak County, Texas, that was originally bought by her grandfather in the 1930's. She and her husband are carrying on with the farm and raise Hereford Cows. Karen adores these cows and Missy is one of her favorites. Meeting Karen has made for, "A Painting Day".

"Missy", 6x6-inches, oil/canvas, by Ruth Andre Framed $375/Unframed $295

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Sugar

This little filly born and raised on a working cattle ranch in Oregon. She will be herding cattle in the next few years on the range where she was born. The history of these old ranches and how the families have lived for generations on the same land is such an important part of America.

"Sugar", 9x9-inches, oil/canvas by Ruth Andre

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Texas Girl

While visiting a local ranch I was out taking some landscape photos. I heard a rustling noise and two huge Texas Longhorns, cow and steer, came out of a tree and brush area. I was quick but got a photo of these grand creatures. Being scared to death made for, "A Painting Day".

"Texas Girl", 4x5-inches, o/c by Ruth Andre

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