Art by Abstract Contemporary Oklahoma Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy

© "Suits Me to Swim"

It's summer, and it's hot out here in Oklahoma, perfect for swimming, which I do daily if possible in my above ground pool. I have a selection of suits to choose from, but my favorite is a lovely mix of turquoise, magenta purple, ocher, white and blue. The colors inspired me to paint using that palette, and the result was this soothing acrylic with a name that is suggestive of the origin of my inspiration. This painting sold and now resides overseas in New Zealand.

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Art by Abstract Contemporary Oklahoma Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy

© a Jonelle T. McCoy design

Though we are still in the first week of August, I'm already thinking about the soon to be here state fair. So far every year I've entered artwork to be judged and displayed for the 10 days the fair is open to the public. My mouth is already watering thinking about the huge hot, chewy, sticky delicious cinnamon buns. I have entered painted clothing I've done, and I think this year I will enter this intense copper and golden brown horse head painted on a casual dress jacket. As with all the metallic paints, the camera just doesn't capture the metallic glistening and neither does it capture the brilliance of the real Swarovski lead crystal accents I painstakingly glue on one by one. I love showing them off and wearing the items I paint, I will miss being able to wear it while on display!   

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Art by Abstract Contemporary Oklahoma Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy

© "Seeking the Son"

In this horses and flowers series painting I incorporated the horses mane as part of the powerful striking leaves of this huge sunflower, and the symbolism reflects not only the flowers largesse as the sun, but the lifting up of the horse shows also the desire to rise up to the sun, and as an ascendant into heaven to seek the Son. Done in Liquitex soft body paints, which I find are very rich and saturated. This 20"x16"x1.5" gallery wrap is sold.

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Art by Abstract Contemporary Oklahoma Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy

© "Fireflies"

While out walking the dogs yesterday evening I had a firefly come by really close and it kept circling me, flashing its light signalling for a mate. I have always been amazed at this ability they possess to flash that bright green light. I did this fun little painting awhile ago, and used shimmery luminescent paint to express the lights of the fireflies all around. This painting is sold.

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Art by Abstract Contemporary Oklahoma Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy

Today is the Day! The IEA signature members all equine art show- opening reception starts at 2 PM (mountain time I do believe). I have 3 entries, "Zero to 60", "Perigee Moon" and "Break Free". For purchase inquires, contact the museum at 915-543-6747.  

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El Paso International Museum of Art: 'The Horse: Spirit, Art and Soul', Aug 3 | #ItsAllGoodEP

July 17, 2014 at 12:49pm

WHAT:
Opening Reception, Artists will be in attendance
The Horse; Spirit, Art, and Soul
A Signature Members exhibit for the Institute of Equine Artists
The public is invited to attend
Please join us for refreshments and hors d'oeuvres
WHERE:
International Museum of Art (IMA)
1211 Montana Ave.
El Paso, Texas 79902
915-543-6747

WHEN:
Opening reception: Sunday - August 3rd, 2014  2-4:30 pm
Exhibition concludes September 28th, 2014

The International Museum of Art is proud to present:
The Horse; Spirit, Art, and Soul is a Signature Members exhibition of Equine Art in different media forms.

Founded September 16, 2010 by USA Equine Artist, Deborah Flood, The International Equine Artists was formed for artists who enjoy creating the horse in art. The group started out as a handful of equine artists from the USA, Canada and Australia, who wanted a place to network, share, and have an online community and professional presence. The Organization is based in the USA, but to accommodate those two other Countries, "International" was added to the Business Name. As the group became more popular, more artists from many different Countries around the globe requested to join. The membership has blossomed into a wonderfully diverse group of artists.

Art by Abstract Contemporary Oklahoma Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy

In an effort to kick start my creative flow after the really tiring past week I had I did a rare, VERY rare pencil sketch for one of my "Rhythm and Hooves" show paintings. I usually just go for it directly onto the canvas with what I see in my mind, but this time I wanted to map out my composition and it's flare in an effort to unlock the creative flow. Look for the painting titled "Flamenco". This will likely be the biggest of the grouping at 24"x18" on gallery wrap canvas. I have it basically laid out on the canvas and I'm feeling optimistic. If I can remember to, I'll get some in progress photos- often once I start painting I go "in the zone" and don't come up for air until many hours later. 


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Art by Abstract Contemporary Oklahoma Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy

© "Golden Juan"

Yesterday was a trying day with an over and over repeat of chasing off neighbors loose horses from our roadside fence line where our horses could interact with them, and not on friendly terms. Lots of striking out, squealing, kicking, nipping- not a good scene. After unsuccessfully keeping them away time after time, trying to catch and corral ours until the loose ones were put up properly wasn't easy, there were some wild eyed horses all wound up over this.
All's quiet now, I just hope we don't see those loose horses again. But seeing the riled up expressions in the horses eyes made me think of this small acrylic- one I called "Golden Juan". It is for sale.

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