About the Artist

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I am a native Kentuckian with a deep love
and a great interest in all breeds of horses. This love,
coupled with my gift of art makes me realize how fortunate
I am to live in the heart of horse countrythe
Bluegrass of Kentucky. My country upbringing
and background have kept my roots close to home.
My studio is located at home on our small
family farm in Kentucky, which allows me a view of rolling,
lush farmland, horses playing in the fields and marvelously
peaceful sunsets. The Kentucky beauty that surrounds
me has long been the inspiration that led me to draw
and paint for pleasure, in my early years, and later
as a profession.
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Since 1966 I have been Art Director at The
Horseman And Fair World magazine and my work has appeared
on the cover and used in advertising for this popular harness
racing publication. Because of this, most of my work hangs
in the homes, farms and offices of people involved in harness
racing and breeding throughout the world; but my art is not
limited to this breed or even just to horses. I enjoy painting
and drawing many other subjects ranging from animals, buildings
and portraits of people.
I work in all mediums, my favorite and most frequent being
pencil; but a lot of my work requires oils and acrylics. I
have had a Freelance Art business since 1977, and had my first
"One-Woman" show at The
Red Mile in Lexington, Kentucky, where it has continued
there each year in the fall during Grand Circuit racing.
Please check my homepage for upcoming shows and show
dates.
I have several series of limited edition, signed and numbered
Prints releasedmany
series are sold-out. Also, I have a great selection of top
quality Note Cards. I also
accept commission work (see Originals
for more details). My most popular projects are the handpainted
Christmas Balls, which has proven very popular. The ball is
a pearl-bisque finish with a very detailed painted scene.
Others in the handpainted collection include clay flower pots,
brick door stops, etc. (see Hand-Painted
Items for more information). Also I have plates and
Tee Shirtscheck 'em out!
Be sure to see my new crystal glasswareit is beautiful!
Most of my sales are from shows, mail-order or from my gift shop.
My work is available through only a few selected
galleries and shops. I feel very fortunate getting to know
a lot of people throughout these years and having my art purchased
by people from all over the world. This is a great complimenttruly
a blessing. Although I had 4 years of art school by correspondence,
I am considered a self-taught artist, with a God-given talent.
My husband loves horses and loves to ride, I just draw them!
My other interests are musicI am the pianist at our
church and sing in the choir cooking, gardening and
our precious children and grandchildren.
Thank you for visiting my site, and I hope that you find
some artwork that you wish to purchase for yourself or as
a gift. If you have any questions or just wish to drop me
a line, email me at artbywanda@aol.com
Awards

"Old Nell"
original pencil drawing
Placed 3rd in professional category in the 2002
Montgomery Council
of the Arts
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"Harness The Moment"
original colored pencil drawing
Special Mention Award professional category in the
2002 Montgomery Council
of the Arts
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Original pictures here are not for sale.
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