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

McCoy's Gaited Horse Artworks

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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! 

Jonelle T. McCoy

McCoy's Gaited Horse Artworks

Your Equine Art Connection! 

mccoysgaitedhorseartworks.blogspot.com

www.jonellemccoy.com

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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. 

Jonelle T. McCoy

McCoy's Gaited Horse Artworks

Your Equine Art Connection! 

mccoysgaitedhorseartworks.blogspot.com

www.jonellemccoy.com

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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

McCoy's Gaited Horse Artworks

Your Equine Art Connection! 

mccoysgaitedhorseartworks.blogspot.com

www.jonellemccoy.com

jonelle-t-mccoy.artistwebsites.com  

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. 

 
Jonelle T. McCoy

McCoy's Gaited Horse Artworks

Your Equine Art Connection! 

mccoysgaitedhorseartworks.blogspot.com

www.jonellemccoy.com

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Art by Oklahoma Abstract Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy

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.

 
Jonelle T. McCoy

McCoy's Gaited Horse Artworks

Your Equine Art Connection! 

mccoysgaitedhorseartworks.blogspot.com

www.jonellemccoy.com

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Art by Oklahoma Abstract Contemporary Equine Artist Jonelle T. McCoy

© "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:

Jonelle T. McCoy

McCoy's Gaited Horse Artworks

Your Equine Art Connection! 

mccoysgaitedhorseartworks.blogspot.com

www.jonellemccoy.com

jonelle-t-mccoy.artistwebsites.com