Showing posts with label paso fino art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label paso fino art. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Art by Oklahoma Abstract Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy

 
"Perigee Moon" 36"x36"x1.5" textured acrylic- SOLD

     September is nearly over, and what a busy month it was! Busy doesn't equate to painting time however though I did have a couple art related events going on. 
     The NY festival wasn't as I expected, I did enjoy meeting fellow equine artists however and talking to folks was fun and enjoyable. I was glad to have family there to support me and that made for great photo ops. 
     I entered 3 pieces in the OKC State Fair and did good- 2 first places and a third. In horse racing, that is good to be in the top three! I got a nice critique by one of the judges and that was a rare and welcomed treat. 
     On Sunday night I spent nearly 4 hours sitting in the front yard watching the perigee blood full moon total eclipse- that was a rare occurrence and I was thrilled to have clear skies to see it. It's fun to imagine what people thought back before science knew what was happening.
     With the advent of October just days away, it's time to start thinking about the upcoming holidays and for many- the beginning of taking orders for my annual equine art calendar. I will announce that soon, and will send out a newsletter mentioning it. You can sign up by going to the home-newsletter sign up page on my website here 
     For me here in Oklahoma, this is the beginning of better weather for horseback riding. Feels good to not just paint these wonderful animals but to go out and enjoy the world from the back of one! 

 Jonelle T. McCoy
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Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Art by Oklahoma Abstract Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy

"Fired Up!" 16"x20"x1.5" textured acrylic- $550.00

 I am addicted to color- all color- though yellow I can only take in small doses, but it does have it's place and uses. I prefer my yellows to be in the earthy range, like yellow ocher and raw sienna for y golden horses. There are times a color combination captures  my attention and I repeat it to gather up as much energy from it as I can. Such was the case with this painting. It started with #60 in the summer series, was repeated in "Eternal Flame" (posted two blogs ago) and now here it is again in "Fired Up!". This one is heading to NY for the EQUINE! festival to be on display there. I know there are artists who's work encompasses just a limited pallet, and I don't know if I could do that- I like to use all the colors to express myself- for mood, emotion, and aura. My favorite color is magenta purple, but I don't use it that often to paint with. My niece just got married September 5th and her color chosen for the wedding was purple. I was so thrilled! I often wonder- why does one certain color or blend of colors appeal to people? Why do we have those preferences? With my art, I'm bound to touch on favorites since I love the whole color wheel. 
Jonelle T. McCoy
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Friday, April 17, 2015

Art by Oklahoma Abstract Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy

© "Acceptance"



Acceptance. (Wipikidia) Acceptance in human psychology is a person's assent to the reality of a situation, recognizing a process or condition (often a negative or uncomfortable situation) without attempting to change it, protest.

So how do I interpret the meaning of acceptance? I view it as a philosophy of being open minded to the differences in humans ways of life. I know there are other ways of seeing things and doing things than my own, and I try to let it be. I see a growing intolerance for many lately especially in this state that stem from hate, fear, dislike, ego, superiority complex- and I'm dismayed. In this case, I do not have acceptance of the suppression of others. And religion has been the foremost driving factor and reason used to increase the pressure. I like to think I have an open mind, a tolerance, a love and giving viewpoint for others who's choices or personal make-up and lifestyles that aren't the same as mine. Live and let live. When it comes to horses, you can browbeat them into submission or teach them what you want with guidance, and love. I find their acceptance of me has much more meaning and significance when I treat them as feeling, sensitive, intelligent beings and with respect. I pray for the world to become more accepting of others so there is more positive energy, and love to go around.
"Acceptance" is an acrylic on 16"x12"x1.5" gallery wrap canvas. It is available for purchase at $300.00. 
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Thursday, April 16, 2015

Art by Oklahoma Abstract Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy

© "Opera"
April 15th was the last day to turn in taxes. It's a day of many things: relief (they're DONE!!!), angst (how am I going to pay this?), excitement (alright! I'm getting money back!). I finished mine up last month, and paid in for the first time in awhile, but that's just how it is. I chose the acrylic painting "Opera" from my Rhythm and Hooves Series because the emotion expressed can be interpreted several ways. It's meant to imply the booming big voices of the opera singer, but it could be laughter, it could be a scream, it could be a yell. I imagine what you see could be a reflection of your state of mind at the time. I get a smile when I see it, I find it amusing. I hope your tax experience was not bad, and you get some $$$ back to play with, maybe even to invest- in art! 

Jonelle T. McCoy
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Saturday, March 28, 2015

Art by Oklahoma Abstract Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy

© "Zero to 60"

A long time favorite of many I had a love/hate relationship with. Took me three days after I finished it to warm up to it, and that warmth just grew and grew. I had it professionally framed in bright yellow and red which set it off beautifully. Shown, it won high awards. It was my husbands favorite and he requested I keep it to hang for our personal enjoyment for a quite awhile, then I convinced him to let it be sold since he found a new favorite of my work to hang. This vibrant and colorful acrylic painting can be seen for purchase by visiting the Kasum Contemporary Fine Art gallery here. 
Sometimes life tosses us a curve ball that at first we think is a bad throw, but it's just an angle to get around, not a straight path. I still have trouble getting past some of those angles, but that makes life interesting, don't you think?  

Jonelle T. McCoy
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Thursday, September 11, 2014

Art by Oklahoma Abstract Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy


© "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. 


Jonelle T. McCoy
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Saturday, August 30, 2014

Art by Oklahoma Abstract Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy


© "Sailors Delight"
This golden palomino painting makes me think of my father since he was in the navy, and taught me as a child the rhyme about red sky at night, sailors delight, red sky in the morning, sailors take warning. I painted this deep gold palomino in the rich red light of the evenings setting sun, the "Sailors Delight". This acrylic 20"x 16" is gorgeously set off framed in lovely bronzed stars just past the thin white stack frame and finished off on with the deep red wood patterned outer frame. This golden paso fino painting is available through my home studio for $375.00 plus shipping. SOLD 8-30-14


Jonelle T. McCoy
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Thursday, August 28, 2014

Art by Oklahoma Abstract Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy


©"LARGO!"
The fastest and most ground covering gait that the paso fino horse executes in the largo. If you like the wind in your face- this speed will do that for you and all the while with a smooth gait. It is a thrill to ride this speed. This was a snapshot capture of one beloved paso fino moving in perfect gait in the largo speed. Can you feel the wind in your hair? I sure do! This portrait is sold.

Jonelle T. McCoy
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Art by Oklahoma Abstract Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy

I call this one Cindy on her Horse
Here's one of my first commissions of a ridden paso fino. I will say right up front people are not my forte- but this woman rider horse portrait combo result not only pleased me, but made the consignor happy and the recipient who was given the painting as a gift happy. I have done very few human portraits, I find my voice is much louder and far more satisfactory when spoken through the horse. But I will admit, her smile in this painting is what we paso fino owners refer to as the "paso fino smile". Yeah, the ride is THAT good. Smoooooth............

 
Jonelle T. McCoy
McCoy's Gaited Horse Artworks
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mccoysartworks@gmail.com
 
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