Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Grand Design


Today I'd like to share another favorite piece, "Grand Design," a Valor resin that I painted as a commission for Brenda Metcalf of East Dubuque, Illinois.

Grand Design
Appaloosa Sport Horse Stallion
Oils, acrylics, prismacolor. August 2008. 9.9" X 11.375". Sculpture: "Valor" sculpted by Carol Williams. Finishwork by Karen Beeson. Commission for the collection of Brenda Metcalf, East Dubuque, Illinois.


Grand Design
Appaloosa Sport Horse Stallion


Grand Design - right rear view

Grand Design's Face

Residing in Illinois, Grand Design has only made it to one NAN since I finished him, but he did take the Reserve National Championship in his class!

2010 NAMHSA Reserve National Champion Sport "Grand Design"

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4 comments:

  1. NatalieJune 27, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    He's sooooooooooooooo gorgeous! You're such an inspiration.

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  2. BraymereJune 27, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Grand Design is one of my all time favorite models. He's awesome in pictures but even better in person.

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  3. Mel MillerJuly 1, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    I am just entranced by the edging on this pattern. He's wonderful!

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  4. KarenBeesonJuly 2, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    Thank you all so much! He is one of those really special pieces that I look back on and think some "magic" must have happened when I was painting him.

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