Sunset Center Art Galleries in Amarillo, Texas Horsefeathers Gallery Space #36 3701 Plains Blvd Inside near the north doors
A Sticky Situation, Longhorns in evening sun. Leaving my daughters ranch, the cows ignored me, I caught them but they didn't care. :-) In paint!
Yesterday's Dreams 48x36" $4200
Baby Lashes, 22x28 My daughter's colt studies me..he is an absolute doll! I loved painting this colt!
We are blessed to live where wind and stars
and colors from Above
inspire my artwork.
The Panhandle of Texas may not have mountains,
but it has freedom
and room to roam.
Donkey Daze, 24x24 My minis scratch each other on a warm lazy day. They are such fun characters, always want a rub and a treat.
Image:
Recycle Pony, Freedom Rides a Running Horse, can see the gold candy wrappers, I HAD to eat the candy, mane is of old paint brushes, one chop-stick, eye this side from found tobacco can & blue shampoo bottle lid, the back is an upsidedown log carrier.. and the little kids were in a sack at thrift store, I didn't know I had them when got the sack for the surprises in it.
Recycle Pony, in process, legs are golf clubs, head is a French horn, ears...a shoe streatcher! Everything is recycled.:-)
FLIRTY FILLY, acrylic, 9x6 in. custom frame
First Encounter, acrylic,
Long Mowers, watercolor 14.5x20.5
On the left, me, a lot younger! trying to fingerpaint in my birthday cake...
hummm, maybe I was trying to sculpt something!
thumbnails may be clicked to enlarge.
And on the right, a few years later... the artist, me!
A LITTLE ABOUT THE ARTIST
Colorado pine mingles in my blood with Texas sage. I've followed elk tracks & cut willow branches for fishing poles. I've roped steers, brought calves into this world, hauled hay, mended fences, added oil to windmill gears and watched sunsets drift with the wind. Dirt and sweat never bother me, but I appreciate the perfume of roses and love the smell of horse hair as it glistens with sunbeams! My children have flown from their cocoon and follow their own dreams. My art stayed quiet while I nursed for 28 years to help raise a family and now it comes to surface.
The love of nature and animals with expression will be found in most of my pieces.
Mom claims I was born with a pencil in my hand, I doubt that. But my 1st award was for a Smoky the Bear Poster contest in Colorado as a 2nd grader. It won 3rd in state. Now as an adult I feel honored that my art & photography has been awarded at juried shows.
My work has found homes in Japan, France, Tortolla BVI, Canada, The Federation of Russia & several states of the USA. It is exhibited at Horsefeathers Gallery in Sunset Center, Amarillo TX, Frank's French Bakery, Pam's Quilt shop on old Route 66, and G'ma's Mt. Cookies in Estes Park Co., and The Old Trail Gallery in Las Animas, Colorado, exhibits my art & cards also .
One project was a fiberglass horse addition to the Amarillo list of Hoof-beats honoring the AQHA. Murals in homes, baby's room, kitchens, & on outdoor walls have also flowed from my brushes.
Art "work" doesn't seem the right word for something I love to do! Mostly a self-taught artist, I've studied through workshops under instructors as Ben Konis, who is so greatly missed, Mike Mahon who's patience & gentle teaching is appreciated, Ramon Kelley, and with Rick Howell who's words have made a difference. Guido Frick of Germany also added to my artistic path as I continue to strive to illuminate the feelings I wish conveyed upon my canvas. Natural talent may be held captive until the knowledge of medium is turned loose to run. I am thankful for each person's help & inspiration! My friends and family that love my art and encourage my growth continue to be a blessing, I thank you all.
If you enjoy my style of art, consignments are welcome. I also do ranch & animal photography and sculpt.
I appreciate your time to browse my website. Please let me know if you would like more information on custom work. My guest book is available for comments.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart and the tip of my paint brushes!
Color your dreams before they fade.
Cherine Marie
All reproduction and copyrights of my creations, photography, writings, and art work are reserved by me, the artist.
Contemplation on the Fly, Fisherman caught by my paints. 24x12 oil
