Artist Reception

by Suzanne August 29, 2010

We had the artist reception for the Grafton exhibition last night. It was a lot of fun, there was a lot of beautiful work, and best of all I got to see my good friend Elaine Reed, who also had a painting in the show.

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Art Shows and Horse Shows

by Suzanne August 23, 2010

There are two things I want to mention to everyone, today. First is the Equestrian Life web site, where you can see live streaming of all kinds of horse shows. Second is to tell you that I’ve dropped off my painting for the Grafton Art show, which opens this coming weekend.

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I ♥ Wine and Cheese!

by Suzanne August 13, 2010

I also discovered the joy of traveling to vineyards and having wine tastings. Getting to know not only the wine but the families and culture behind the wine.

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New Camera

by Suzanne August 7, 2010

My sister got a new camera (Rebel xsi, 450d) and, if you’ll pardon me for just a moment, I am going to toot her horn. I think she is really doing a fabulous job. She has jumped in with both feet, and the motivation of a maniac, to master this new medium.

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Grafton Art Exhibition 2010

by Suzanne August 3, 2010

I received news yesterday that I had one of the paintings that I submitted selected to be in the Grafton Art Exhibition 2010.

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Chianti

by Suzanne July 31, 2010

Two years ago my parents and I took a wonderful trip to Italy. I was remembering Tuscany today. After visiting the art rich city of Firenze we took a few days and traveled into the Tuscan country side to the Chianti region. It was a much needed rest from the “sightseeing” and busy-ness of the city.

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Inspired by Kim Klassen

by Suzanne July 26, 2010

I discovered a new artist/photographer and blogger while I was poking around a few blog sites this morning. Her work is “gentile”, peaceful, inspiring, lovely, and reminiscent of an earlier time.

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Another Perfect Day For A Horse Show

by Suzanne July 25, 2010

It was yet another perfectly cool 78*F with a breeze kind of day. I think the picture says it all. I got up early and headed out arriving just in time to catch a few of the Prix St George, Intermediate I & II, and Grand Prix classes.

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What’s been happening

by Suzanne July 22, 2010

It’s been busy at work these last few days. I’ve been working on a commission of a mare and foal for my Veterinarian. I’ve also started another couple of paintings. I’m thinking about doing a series of hunter/jumper paintings. I was rather inspired by the grand prix I saw last Sunday. I’m thinking about going up to a dressage show this weekend to take more photos.

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Great Day For A Horse Show

by Suzanne July 18, 2010

I spent the day today at the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show in East Dorset. It could not have been a more beautiful day to be outside, surrounded by incredible beautiful horses and scenery. It was 80*F, puffy white clouds, and a cool breeze. These are the days we live in Vermont for.

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