Coors Western Art Exhibit, Cowgirl Up, & Altamira

Hello and Happy Holidays!! 

This post is of two new paintings that will be on exhibit in January at the Coors Exhibit, one painting for the Cowgirl Up exhibit at the Desert Caballeros Museum, and a new piece which will be at ALTAMIRA. 

The Coor Western Art Exhibit and Sale, which is part of the Western Stock Show, will be held in Denver with the opening reception night on January 8th and a Preview Party on the 7th.  For more information about the exhibit or the pieces below please click on the following link:  The Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale

'Midnight Mystic' - 12 x 24 - Oil on Belgian Linen - Available at The Coors Exhibit - SOLD

Texas Longhorns can have horns that extend up to 7 feet and the breed is known for their variety in coloring.  They are also hallmarked by their gentle and intelligent disposition, their longevity, resistance to disease and ability to thrive in marginal pastures.  It is the juxtaposition of their powerful yet gentle nature that inspired this painting.

  

'Spring Forward' - 30 x 30 - Oil on Linen - Available at The Coors Exhibit  - SOLD

I have recently had the honor to be asked to participate in the 'Cowgirl Up Exhibit' at the Desert Caballeros Museum in Wickenburg, Arizona in March.  The below piece will be a part of this exhibit. 

'Saturn Ablaze' - 12 x 12 - Oil on Linen - Available at The Desert Caballeros Western Museum - SOLD

This colt stood out of the herd at the Red Hills Ranch, near Jackson, Wyoming, as his blaze wraps around the entire lower part of his face, which is called a wide blaze.  He followed me as I wandered among the herd with my pocket full of carrots taking photographs.

'Fall's Glory' - 12 x 15 - Oil on Belgian Linen - Available at ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

There is a very clear reason why my parents ranch is called Deer Run Ranch.  The herd of mule deer this year was larger than it has ever been.  Two trusting does with fawns have taken residence in my parents front yard.  This fall they would wait for my dad to come outside after his morning coffee and shake the apple trees for their breakfast.   

And for the Uma fans here is a recent pic.  
She has been good so there might be some kibble in her stocking.  :)

Be well, stay warm, and enjoy your friends and family this holiday season!! 

All my best,

~ September

A Large Charcaol for 'The Winnies' Film Festival, The American Art Invitatinal, The Coors Western Art Exhibit, and a large Red Horse

Hello Everyone!

The full color of fall is here in the valley! It is something to behold and is a favorite time of year when the air is crisp but the days are warm.  

There is a lot happening here in the studio and it is exciting!  This post contains a large charcoal done for The Winnies Film Festival,  a piece for The American Art Invitational, a paintings for The Coors Western Art Exhibit and a large oil Red Horse.  

The Winnies Film Festival is a collection of equine based films and art which will be at the Center for the Arts in Jackson, Wyoming from October 5th - 7th.  The art reception is on October 5th from 5 - 7 and will be on display for the rest of October.  The artists featured are  Kathryn Mapes Turner, Kathy Wipfler, Meredith Campbell, Terra Arrowwood and myself.  A portion of the proceeds from the festival will go to The Winnies Future Filmmakers Fund and a variety of horse charities including Jackson's Horse Warriors and Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding.  For more information about this event from the Center for the Arts or The Winnies Facebook Page, please click on the below links:

'The Winnies Film Festival - The JH Center for the Arts'

'The Winnies' - Facebook Page

Ebony and Ivory - Charcoal on Paper - 36 x 77 - Available at ALTMAMIRA FINE ART  - SOLD 

All of the equine artwork that I will be exhibiting for The Winnies Festival will be drawings of horses which can be found in the 'Drawing Gallery' on my website (www.vhay.com) and available for purchase through ALTAMIRA FINE ART.  This registered Painted Gaited Horse, named Spud, resides here in Jackson and has the most gentle temperament of any horse you will ever meet.  

This next piece will be on display at The American Art Invitational at The Saks Gallery in Denver, Colorado (a collection of small works by the top contemporary artists in the country).  Needless to say, it is an honor to be a participant in this exhibit.  The opening reception is on November 9th, 2012.

For more information about this piece or the exhibit please click on the below link:

American Art Invitational Information

Late Summer's Spring - 12 x 12 - Oil on Linen - Available at The Saks Gallery - SOLD

'Late Summer's Spring' was inspired by the mule deer at my parents ranch in Nevada. The deer herds take refuge and forage in the alfalfa fields and the nearby hills. 

I will also be participating in the Coors Western Art Exhibit in Denver, the opening reception is on January 8th, 2013.  This exhibit is part of The National Western Stock show which is a Stock Show, Rodeo and Horse Show that is in it's 106th year and lasts for 16 days.  Proceeds from the event go to provide scholarships for study in agriculture and medicine in rural areas.  This is the first of five paintings that I will be sending to the exhibit and the rest will appear on my next blog post.  

Sky - 12 x 24 - Oil on Linen - SOLD 

This piece is a roan colt that lives on the Poodle Ranch in Jackson, Wyoming.  It is the star on the colts forehead, his coloring and the contrast of his white body against the bay coloring of his mother that caught my eye.  
For information about this piece or the event please click the below link:

Coors Western Art Exhibit

And to wrap up this post is a 60 x 60 Red Horse titled Red Horse Five that is currently hanging at ALTAMIRA FINE ART in Jackson.  The Red Horse paintings are numbered as to their placement in time in an ongoing trajectory of these pieces.  The large oils are painted from the smaller watercolors which are inspired by Japanese Sumi Paintings, the art of Craig Sheppard and the sculpture of Deborah Butterfield. This oil is titled Red Horse Five as it was done from the fifth watercolor that was done in the Red Horse Series.  The scale is impossible to convey digitally so if you get a chance to stop in at ALTAMIRA to see it, please do so.  

Red Horse Five - 60 x 60 - Oil on Linen - Available at ALTMAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

And lastly I would not want to leave you all without a picture of my trusted studio companion Uma. 

"Ahem September...excuse me for interrupting, but the eye on that colt isn't quite right... you might have to redo it now while the paint is wet or it will look overworked.... just say'in.."  
~ Uma

I appreciate you taking the time to keep up with what is happening in the studio here in Jackson.  

Best Wishes,

~ September