My third submission for this online muse show is "Beau" a Shire Draft horse. This is an 11x14 original pastel on rose-colored Moorman Suede. For those who are interested, Beau's original portrait is available for sale, framed and ready to hang @ $400.00 + s&h also available are 8x10 prints of Beau original pastel for only $25.00 + s&h. To view the framed portrait please visit my website link at http://www.animalsinpastels.com/graphics/framedbeau.jpg
Beau is the current ambassador for the Rockin'T Equine Rescue Farm here in Lisbon Falls, Maine. I fell in love with Beau nearly seven years ago when I first saw him just after he was rescued. Standing alone, nobly in the corner of the paddock with his mane snarled and matted, his frame bone thin and his legs severely mite infected.
Over the next two years during his rehabilitation, I visited Beau several times taking many rolls of film of him and sneaking little hand fed treats. Slowly a bond began to develope and it wasn't long before I could stand outside his paddock and call his name and he would come running to greet me. I decided to paint this painting in celebration of his recovery and the dedication of all the people caring for the animals at Rockin'T. To see him today you would not believe he is the same horse with his shiny coat, long mane and beautiful black and white feathers surrounding his legs.
25% of the proceeds of the sale this painting will go towards the continued care for all animals currently residing at the rescue farm. If you would like to read more about Beau and his rescue please visit this link on my website http://www.animalsinpastels.com/rockin-t-rescue-farm.html. Thank you, and enjoy all the other wonderful equine artwork displayed for your enjoyment through our EAG online Muse Show~
Beau by Sandra Huston 11 x 14 pastel on Crescent Moorman suede Available - $400 - Inquire Prints also available
