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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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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