Art by Oklahoma Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy "Dancing Palomino H'art"

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When I saw these little heart shapes I just knew they would be a fun project for me, and I was right. I enjoy taking them out ever so often and having fun creating equine art on a shape I feel is important. The heart is a symbol of so much, love, soul, empathy, courage, bravery, compassion etc. The breed I love, the Paso Fino, possesses "brio", this is the heart of the horse, it's pride, it's excellent work ethic, it's willingness to please, it's charisma and presence. No wonder I love to paint the paso's, they have so much to tap into creatively! The hearts are heavy stiff cardboard with canvas on both sides, measuring about 5 1/2" at any of the wides parts, and 1/8th inch thick. "Dancing Palomino H'art" was sold very quickly after seen. Oh how I love those golden horses!

Art by Oklahoma Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy "I'm Precious"

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"I'm Precious" is an acrylic painted for my smalls and Golden Horses Series on a 6"x6"x1.5" gallery wrap canvas. The name refers to the reference that gold is precious, and because I love the palomino and buckskin colors they are precious to me. Precious can be purchased for $60.00 + shipping.

Art by Oklahoma Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy "Cheap Sunglasses"

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I don't often paint using my signature line style with the lines remaining white, but on occasion I'll do so, and this one I thought came out pretty good. I just love spirals and I used them in this one more than once, and I liked how the lines encased the eye and to me, it looked like he has on glasses. "Cheap Sunglasses" was painted with acrylics on an 11"x14"x1.5" gallery wrap canvas. It sold from my Sweet Valentine Solo Show last year. I've had requests to do another with the white, maybe soon.......  

Art by Oklahoma Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy "A Fresh StHeart"

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I got such a wonderful response for the painting with the filly wearing flowers in her mane sporting a heart on her cheek (Heart of the Matter), there were mentions of doing a similar "repeat", and since I do very much enjoy painting horses and flowers together, I created this mare with her flowers and heart imprinted cheek. This is the same size, a 20"x16"x1.5" gallery wrap painted with acrylics, and I've dubbed her "A Fresh StHeart" (a fresh start). If you'd like to have this graceful mare decorate your wall, send me an email for more info at: mccoysartworks@gmail.com
She is priced at $450.00 + shipping. Until she is claimed, I'll just have her hang around in my studio for my enjoyment. 

Art by Oklahoma Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy "Piloto"

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Introducing paso fino stallion "Piloto", a commission done as a dual birthday and Mothers Day gift from a loving daughter in law to her mother in law. I think this was a fabulous choice for a gift, something timeless, unique, personal and in a way a memorial to a much admired and loved stallion. It was the perfect gesture, and one that was well received and will never be forgotten. "Piloto" was painted with acrylics on a 12"x12"x1.5" gallery wrap canvas.  

Art by Oklahoma Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy "#55 2013 60 Series"

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 This entry into last years 2013 60's Series was painted towards the end of the challenge, it's #55, and it was the last one done of my idea, the remaining 5 were paid requests of personal horses. For me, this one is all about the foal. What an adorable, inquisitive look he has on his face. It's as if he can see you, the viewer and is looking at you just the same way you are looking at him. Too cute! Though I don't mind it being here, so I can look at mr. adorable, this one is still waiting to be claimed. These acrylic 6"x6"x1.5" gallery wraps canvases sold for $60 each + shipping and I donated $6 of each sale to a horse rescue. Would you consider adopting this family? For more info email: mccoysartworks@gmail.com 

Don't forget- this summers 60's Series starts up in just 2 weeks! This year will feature 60 6"x8"x1.5" gallery wrap canvases. Counting down the days!

Art by Oklahoma Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy "PH'arting Ways" from the H'art Horse Series

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I found these adorable heart shaped cut out canvases that are double canvas sided on very stiff cardboard, they are about 5 1/2" at the widest sides and about 1/8th inch thick, and I just "saw" horses in them and got to work. This is the latest- "PHa'rting Ways" , pronounced parting ways, I like to use the H'art spelling in each title somehow. These make great gifts or just fun to place around for little decorations, I have other designs available too. These are $28 each + shipping. Email me for more info! mccoysartworks@gmail.com