Abstract Horse Art by Oklahoma Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy "Native Rain Flyer"

© "Native Rain Flyer"

I painted this when Oklahoma was in severe drought and horrid unrelenting heat, day after day of over 100 degrees. I had tried all the usual to get some rain, laundry, washing the truck and leaving the window open, dancing out in the yard- nothing worked. So I took it upon myself to paint my plea, a painted paso fino with symbols I felt spoke of rain, and a Phoenix bird to transform the earth from dry to wet by taking the message of need to the heavens from whence rain falls. Amazingly it WORKED! It sold right away, and it was a continued miracle because the Oklahoman who bought it also got rain. "Native Rain Flyer" is done with acrylics. Sold.

Abstract Horse Art by Oklahoma Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy "Turning Green into Gold"

© "Turning Green into Gold"

"Turning Green into Gold" is the result of a P2P (photo to painting) contest. This is a portrait of a buckskin paso fino colt. I don't often paint with green, but have always been fond of this one and how it came out. I especially like the texture given by the oak leaves in the background. This was purchased by Bernice, the colts owner at the time the photo was taken. Painted with acrylic.

Abstract Horse Art by Oklahoma Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy "Brand New H'art"

© "Brand New H'art"

A little while ago I started these little heart shaped paintings, they are no more than 5 1/2" at any part, canvas on heavy cardboard both sides, but I only paint one side. I've called these my H'art Series. This one is called "Brand New H'art" featuring a new born long legged pinto foal navigating his beginnings of the world he's found himself in. Painted with acrylic. $25 + shipping.

Abstract Horse Art by Oklahoma Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy "Heart of the Matter "

© "Heart of the Matter"

Though this painting was completed on February 15th, this is the first it's been publicly featured. It will be in an ad with the Visual Language online publication in the coming month of May. For equine artists this May issue will be a real treat since it's an equine theme, plus I'll have an equine painting featured in the winning line up of the AOT (Artists of Texas) Rites of Spring online art show, and there will be a studio article about me and my art. http://www.visuallanguagemagazine.com/
Also of note with this painting is the quite visible heart on her cheek, the heart is where the soul connects the ethereal to the physical in my opinion- so in one way or another my paintings will have a heart in them somewhere- whether obvious as this one, or small and hidden, and to those who are adept at seeing more than just the paint, but the soul of the image I've created. "Heart of the Matter" has been painted with acrylics on a 20" x 16"x 1.5" gallery wrap canvas and is available through my home studio for $450.00 + shipping.

Abstract Horse Art by Oklahoma Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy "I AM, are You?"

© "I AM, are You?"

Here's an older painting I did that was a proclamation of BEING- being present, being aware, being confident and being sure of one's self. To give it some humility I painted it in blue to soften and bring some temperance, but purple to give once again that expression of self worth. I have a road ahead of me I've not traveled so need to be sure of my journey, so I need to tell myself  that I am ready. "I AM, are You?" was painted with acrylics. Sold.

Abstract Horse Art by Oklahoma Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy "To Greener Pasture"

© "To Greener Pasture"

This is what I am waiting for, what's on the other side, in this case this painting was commissioned as a memorial for a beloved equine partner and friend, for me personally it's for what lies just ahead, that I'm crossing over from one fulfilling career to what I truly believe will be the best yet for me. "To Greener Pasture" is acrylic and sold.

Abstract Horse Art by Oklahoma Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy "Glee"

© "Glee"

"Glee"- could there be a better description for what I feel about moving forward with my new chapter? I am sure there is, but this happy, leaping, jumping for joy rich saturated colored horse could just as easily be me out in the field just happy to be alive and not afraid to show it. Yes indeed, I could do that. "Glee" is acrylic on gallery wrap canvas, and is sold. For prints of this painting: http://jonelle-t-mccoy.artistwebsites.com/featured/glee-jonelle-t-mccoy.html