Art by Oklahoma Abstract Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy

photo © Jonelle T. McCoy

A muse. What is that exactly? The definition I find and like in part is as follows: a woman, or a force personified as a woman, who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist." I kind of like that, a muse has a feminine persona and influence. But, what if the source of my inspiration is of male gender? I still believe it's the intuitive nature of being a woman that shapes it and drives it. My muse is our Paso Fino stallion Adonis. That's not his registered name, but the one we gave him, his barn name. It's unquestionably perfect for him, he is a golden god. The camera loves him, my husband loves him, I love him and my canvases love him. So I'm sharing with you a photo of when we first got him. His mane was partially rubbed out, we didn't even know he had 4 white anklets since he was living in a tiny pen full of mud. His beauty astounded us and he's never failed to make us regret having him. Powerful, yet kind, sensitive, intelligent. Though all male, he is this woman artists muse.  

Jonelle T. McCoy

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Art by Oklahoma Abstract Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy

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I don't have a wip update for you again this evening, so here are more of the smalls I have available. These would be great little gifts for the upcoming holidays, who doesn't like that special, one of a kind surprise? For your horse loving spouse, children, family away from home, friends, acquaintances, your barn manager, farrier- the list goes on. These are part of the Summer of 2014 60 series that weren't claimed, and with these, the gift keeps on giving since I donate $8 of each sale to horse rescue efforts. There is some money in the fund waiting to be donated, I'd like to see it grow a bit more to make the money I give go further.  They are all 6x8x1.5 gallery wrap for $68 each + shipping. 
These are going to be posted from earliest to latest, with 3 each post. So far #2, #5 and #8 have been posted. Please feel free to contact me for more info, or to purchase. Thank you! 

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Art by Oklahoma Abstract Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy

WIP of © "Once Again"

Day three in the continuation of the acrylic painting Once Again. I laid in some background and deeper shadows. I have always liked warm browns coupled with turquoise blues. 

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Art by Oklahoma Abstract Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy

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I don't have a wip update for you this evening, so instead I thought I'd bring up some of the smalls I have available to get the idea out that these would be great little gifts for the upcoming holidays, who doesn't like that special, one of a kind surprise? For your horse loving spouse, children, family away from home, friends, acquaintances, your barn manager, farrier- the list goes on. These are part of the Summer of 2014 60 series that weren't claimed, and with these, the gift keeps on giving since I donate $8 of each sale to horse rescue efforts. There is some money in the fund waiting to be donated, I'd like to see it grow a bit more to make the money I give go further.  They are all 6x8x1.5 gallery wrap for $68 each + shipping. 
These are going to be posted from earliest to latest, starting with 3 each post. Please feel free to contact me for more info, or to purchase. Thank you! 


Jonelle T. McCoy

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Art by Oklahoma Abstract Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy

WIP of © "Once Again"

I did some more work on once again by adding some texture to the canvas. There is fiber paste for the background and a mix of modeling paste, gel and course pumice on the horses head and neck. After it dried all day, I put in my beginning block of color, the shadows with brown. Since I have such a love affair with the golden horses you can easily guess where I'm going with that. I don't know what I'll do next, but whatever it is, will be the next installment of this wip. 

 
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WIP of © "Once Again"

I have had such a positive response to the painting titled encore from my rhythm and hooves series which is great. I have felt an urge to do more and this reaction just fuels my creative fire even more, and I have 2 wip with this technique started. This one will be shown as a wip with several photographs to allow you to see it grow and gain life. I think I'll be calling it "Once Again". I hope you enjoy the process. It's being done with acrylics on a 16"x20"x1.5" gallery wrap canvas, and will be available for sale once completed.

 
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© "Swing"

This 11"x14"x1.5" acrylic gallery wrap features a horses head done in my line style, using warm ocher and sienna with reds. I just love those golden colored horses with their flaxen mane and tails, or white. Swing got it's name from how the masking formed a couple lines that looked like a swing set seat soaring up into the air. If you'd like to give Swing a home, let me know, he's offered at $125.00. Contact info below:

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© "Encore"

There are 12 acrylic paintings in my "Rhythm and Hooves" set, this piece is a 20"x16"x1.5" gallery wrap acrylic of a golden textured horse with accents of turquoise and teal. I've been thinking of how to approach doing my horse paintings in a similar fashion to my line style, but by a different technique. I was very happy with how it developed, and turned out to be one of my favorites.I named it "Encore" with the intention to see if I liked this new way of creating my horses and if my fans liked it and wanted to see more, I'd be happy to oblige and do this again. It is SOLD, so indeed, I will do more!


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© "Duet"

There are 12 acrylic paintings in my "Rhythm and Hooves" set, this piece is a 20"x16"x1.5" gallery wrap acrylic pair of golden horses, male and female, a couple working as a team in a duet. It was this piece that was done first, and was the inspiration to do the music and dance series for my solo show. I was very pleased with how it developed, and besides a couple others, is one of my favorites.
Available through my home studio unless otherwise stated. $500.00 + shipping. 


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© "Squaredance"

There are 12 acrylic paintings in my "Rhythm and Hooves" set, this piece is 12"x12"x1.5" gallery wrap acrylic of a horse doing a country square dance complimented by a variety in size of squares in the background. I used acrylic spray paint in this one. I remember trying square dancing in high school, and it was very confusing, I had a hard time understanding the announcer! This is another lighthearted fun and whimsical piece. Available through my home studio unless otherwise stated. $150.00 + shipping. 


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© "Linedance"

There are 12 acrylic paintings in my "Rhythm and Hooves" set, this piece is 12"x24"x2.5" gallery wrap acrylic of a group of horses doing a country music line dance complete with fancy colorful turquoise boots and adorned with turquoise or red scarf kerchiefs and hair ribbons. A very fun and whimsical piece. Available through my home studio unless otherwise stated. $400.00 + shipping. 


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© "Melody"

There are 12 acrylic paintings in my "Rhythm and Hooves" set, this piece is 8"x10"x1.5" gallery wrap acrylic of a horses head looking up while having it's head down as if listening to a melodic song. Done in gentle blue, pink and purple. Available through my home studio unless otherwise stated. $100.00 + shipping. 


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© "Tap Dance"

There are 12 acrylic paintings in my "Rhythm and Hooves" set, this piece is 12"x12"x1.5" gallery wrap acrylic of a horses legs shown captured in movement yet with a feeling of continued action. With shoes on I wanted to give the idea of the horse performing a tap dance. Available through my home studio unless otherwise stated. $150.00 + shipping. 


 Jonelle T. McCoy

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© "Tempo"

There are 12 acrylic paintings in my "Rhythm and Hooves" set, this piece is 12"x16"x1.5" gallery wrap acrylic of a paso fino executing the exacting 4 beat rhythmic gait with a fast fino tempo, which is why I named this one "Tempo". To see these fino horses perform and hear their footfall is so very exciting! Available through my home studio unless otherwise stated. $275.00 + shipping. 


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© "Lullaby"

There are 12 acrylic paintings in my "Rhythm and Hooves" set, this piece is 9"x12"x1.5" gallery wrap acrylic of a bright chestnut paso fino filly we had born on our farm some years ago. She had a gorgeous build with a lovely naturally arched neck. I've placed her in the field amongst lavender flowers and wild grasses asleep  Available through my home studio unless otherwise stated. $150.00 + shipping. 


 Jonelle T. McCoy

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© "Opera"

There are 12 acrylic paintings in my "Rhythm and Hooves" set, this piece is 14"x11'x1.5" gallery wrap of my palomino paso fino mare Melony caught in a front on view yawning. It made me laugh and I could hear her belting out a high C in an operatic voice. A very whimsical piece meant to make you smile and brighten your day. Available through my home studio unless otherwise stated. $175.00 + shipping. 


 Jonelle T. McCoy

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Art by Oklahoma Abstract Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy

© "Trio"

There are 12 acrylic paintings in my "Rhythm and Hooves" set, this piece is 20"x20"x1.5" gallery wrap of three horses in a trio all quite interested in the the carrot offered in my hand for their performance. Available through my home studio unless otherwise stated. $500.00 + shipping. 


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© "Solo"

There are 12 acrylic paintings in my "Rhythm and Hooves" set, this piece is 11"x14"x1.5" gallery wrap of a blond colored mare with a hint of pink blush stands ready for her solo in front of a musical score with notes. Available through my home studio unless otherwise stated. $175.00 + shipping. 


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© "Flamenco"

Today is the day for my one night only solo show held at the Sweet Earth Studio in Shawnee, Oklahoma. There will be a set of 12 acrylic paintings in my "Rhythm and Hooves" show which opens at 5PM and runs until 8PM. I will post one painting from the show for the next dozen days.
Pictured is "Flamenco", an acrylic with palette knife applied texture accented with gold mica flecks on a 24"x18"x1.5" gallery wrap canvas, listed for $600.00 + shipping. After the show closes Friday any sales will be conducted via my home studio unless otherwise stated.


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© "Together Again" sold

I had done a small 4 horse painting that I knew someday I'd repeat on a larger scale, and got my chance when a paso fino owner commissioned me to do a 2'x 4' enlargement of that little painting. This was a very satisfying painting to work on, and it was hard to wrap up and send away. Can't hang them all on the walls here though. The little one was titled "Work Together" which was a News Years message, and with the revival and reunion of the 4 horses in the larger painting, I called it "Together Again".

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© "Jewel" sold

I get comments often that my paintings have a stained glass quality to them. With "Jewel", I emphasized the spaces with varying colors to give the further impression of leaded glass. I loved using all those bright and gorgeous colors to paint this, and felt like I had an array of semi-precious stones as a palette. Done in acrylic. This painting is sold. 

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Peek at the painting "Opera"

Here's another peek at my music/dance themed set. This one was a challenge I placed on myself to portray the horse from an angle I find difficult to execute. I guess for that reason it's become on of my favorites because I liked how it came out.
Shawnee, Oklahoma First Friday September 5th is rapidly approaching, and that means my
ONE NIGHT ONLY solo show "Rhythm and Hooves" will be set up for public viewing at the Sweet Earth Studio Mingle Gallery. Select unsold pieces may be immediately entered into the OKC State Fair fine arts competition the following day but will still be available for purchase, and can be picked up/delivered after the fair closes, no later then September 23rd. This acrylic is called "Opera".

Jonelle T. McCoy

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Art by Oklahoma Abstract Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy

Shawnee, Oklahoma First Friday September 5th is rapidly approaching, and that means my
ONE NIGHT ONLY solo show "Rhythm and Hooves" will be set up for public viewing at the Sweet Earth Studio Mingle Gallery. Select unsold pieces may be immediately entered into the OKC State Fair fine arts competition the following day but will still be available for purchase, and can be picked up/delivered after the fair closes, no later then September 23rd. Pictured on the flyer is the acrylic painting "Duet".

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