Relationships
How do I create amazing equine art?
In addition to having my own beautiful horses... I have discovered some really passionate horse owners and breeders. One of the best secrets that I love to share about my artwork - is that I take every opportunity to visit and study as many high quality horses and ranches as I can.
Spending time getting to know the horses I am going to paint or sculpt; I hang around them, interact with them, touch them and observe them. I most often sketch and do quick studies, plus I may take hundreds of reference photos and videos.
The owners of the horses always have first right of refusal on my paintings and sculpture before the artwork is sent to shows or to a Gallery.
Breeders can contact me at shannon@shannonford.ca to inquire about details.
Below are some of the ranches that I have a relationship with. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be able to paint and sculpt such high quality horses from these breeders.
Fairview Arabian Stud
Okanagan Falls,
British Columbia, Canada
Dr. David Ward DVM of the Fairview Arabian Stud is a world class breeder of the CMK bloodline of Arabian. Fairview Arabians are with breeders around the world, I am so lucky to live almost next door to these high calibre, Exquisite and Athletic Arabians.
Click here to see paintings inspired by
the
Famous Fairview Arabians
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Debrah Opsahl MacDonald &
Bruce MacDonald
Okotoks, Alberta, Canada
We are not breeders, it seems as though we are collectors...
For the Calgary Stampede 100th Celebration Tail's production, the equine stars had to be found to fit the script. There were three main characters of the show, a Palomino who was to be eventually paired with a Cowboy, an Appaloosa who was to be paired with First Nations and a Bay who was to be paired with a Rancher. Initially the director wanted a black appaloosa with a white blanket, actually it was Bruce who said he thought that the Red Leopard's would be a better fit and more showy. For each of the three (3) colours of horses, I needed to find three (3) similar marked equine stars ranging in
various heights.... (read more).
Click here to see paintings inspired by
the Spectacular Horses of Debrah Opsahl MacDonald and Bruce MacDonald, and of Madison MacDonald (Rodeo Girls)
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"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." Edgar Degas
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