Left Out

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Four Arabian mares in a pasture - one seems to always be apart from the group - whether by choice or by force, it's hard to tell. But we have all been there. I plan to paint this one large - 24 X 12 at least. As small as this painting is, I painted it with a relatively wide brush and I would like to do the larger one the same way. There is something freeing about forcing yourself NOT to be able to do the details - very much like going without makeup for weeks at a time - which is something I do when we go camping. That's very "freeing", too, but then I don't have to look at ME!

Jeremiah 40:4
But today I am freeing you from the chains on your wrists. Come with me to Babylon, if you like, and I will look after you; but if you do not want to, then don't come. Look, the whole country lies before you; go wherever you please.
Media: oil
Size: 8 in X 3.75 in (20.3 cm X 9.5 cm)
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Left Out - WIP

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I will probably work this one into a much larger version for a coming show.
Tessa has a pasture with 4 bay mares in it and I watched them for a good thirty minutes hoping to get all four of them lined up. It never happened - there was always ONE uncooperative mare - and not always the same one, either. So my conceived foursome portrait will probably have to be a "cut and paste" - something I am used to doing anyway. I WAS hoping to get a cool photo for Tessa, though. I'm sure she'll settle for a contrived painting!
Psalm 37:3
Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.

Show Me The Baby!

8 X 6 Oil on masonite $115
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Another image from my visit with Tessa's Arabians. This brood mare was quite suspicious of my camera and me standing in the middle of her pasture. She circled back and forth always keeping her body between me and the filly. This foal was quite young and not as brave as the older, colt baby in the pasture with them. I expect on my next visit that she'll be braver and momma will be less cautious.
My friend Rick has stated that he likes to see the WIP's (works in progress), so I have included it. Rick likes to use a crimson ground on his paintings, and he has convinced me to do it occasionally, and I have liked the effect. (See his paintings HERE). This warm ocher is my favorite, though.
I have 2 shows scheduled in October (one in Dallas, one in Stephenville) and I will have to start planning for them soon, if not yesterday!
Matthew 25:36
I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.

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Sibling Rivalry - fighting horses

12 X 12 Oil on canvas $215
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These two still haven't worked out their differences, but I am through painting them. There is a story behind this illustration and I just may get it written.
I have talked with a friend of mine who has always wanted to write a book. I have always wanted to illustrate a book. We both may just get our dreams realized. Self published books are easy to do - I have already done one with photographs.
I love the story of Tuffy - little horse with a big attitude. Many of my friends have remarkable animals who have displayed courage in many ways. Which reminds me: have you seen the story of "Faith" - the dog born with no front legs? Go here and be amazed - get out the tissue! Love and loyalty come in many forms.
Proverbs 16:28
A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends.

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Sibling Rivalry - W I P

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I am almost done with this one, but I had to take a break to wash the dog and listen to the President's press conference. I don't know which event I enjoyed more: killing fleas while smelling a wet dog or listening to more yadda yadda yadda. Use your imagination.
The background is not working right, so I will add some more color to it tomorrow. And more highlights to the red horse.
These are two yearling colts belonging to a friend of mine. Like most teenagers, they are full of themselves and have boundless energy combined with absolutely no sense at all. They tussle and rear and bite at each other constantly - it's a wonder they aren't all broken and scarred. But like most youth, they survive the slings and arrows with little problem.
Psalm 127:4
Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth.

Texas Longhorn - University of Texas Mascot Painting

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5 X 7 Oil on Masonite $115 with FREE Texas made Cedar Frame Includes shipping and insurance

I hope my brother doesn't see the title of this painting. He and I (and my son and husband) are all Texas Tech Red Raiders and the University of Texas is an arch rival. But I have mellowed in my old age - after all, my son-in-law is an Aggie and my daughter graduated from Tarleton, a member of the A & M system. None of those schools have a mascot that is as much fun to paint as a longhorn, though. At least in my opinion!
The model for this one belongs to a neighbor and he was an award winner in his prime - both in body conformation and horn growth. Lonnie actually owns several longhorn steers as well as a bull and a number of cows. People in Texas keep longhorn steers just because, and they don't feel the need to explain it any further. Some folks seem compelled to collect one of every color - which is probably impossible since there is a huge variety!
2 Timothy 4:8
Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

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Get Away From Me!

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12 X 12 Oil on Canvas $115
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Tuffy behaves toward Easy like sibling children. Sometimes they fuss at one another for no apparent reason, and sometimes Tuffy takes off chasing Easy just because he can.

Painting in this style reminds me of a dream I used to have - that of being a children's book illustrator. Tuffy's character could easily be made into a story - the little bully who somehow learns his lesson about how to get along. If anyone out there wants to write it, I can illustrate it!

Isaiah 29:8
as when a hungry man dreams that he is eating, but he awakens, and his hunger remains; as when a thirsty man dreams that he is drinking, but he awakens faint, with his thirst unquenched. So will it be with the hordes of all the nations that fight against Mount Zion.

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Get Away From Me! work in progress

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12 X 12 Oil on Canvas work in progress
I thought you might like to see how a number of my paintings begin. Often I take images from several different sources. I am not a very good photographer so it is rare for me to have a perfectly composed image. I did, however, like the positioning of these two horses.
This is Tuffy and Easy. Tuffy was being his usual bossy self - pushing Easy around - and as is my custom when I visit them, I had my camera handy.
When I like the composition as is, I sometimes use a grid to enlarge the drawing accurately. I often do a small thumbnail sketch as well, but I didn't with this one. The background will not remain like this, either. I like to do an under painting of the background to add some dimension, but right now it's too wet to paint over, so I reached a point where I had to stop this evening to allow it to dry.
Daniel 4:5
I had a dream that made me afraid. As I was lying in my bed, the images and visions that passed through my mind terrified me.

Find Cover Quick

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8 X 10 Oil on gessoed masonite $115.00
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My paintings lately have had a sense of urgency and my life has reflected it as well, it seems. Unlike most of those in charge, I do not think this country is going to recover for a long, long time from this ridiculous run-away spending spree. We cannot borrow our way into prosperity - neither as a people or a country - and to believe or "feel" any way different is pure ignorance.

What happens if you keep charging everything you WANT on a credit card and don't live on what you make? You go bankrupt - and yes, a country CAN go bankrupt. And we are on the edge of it now, and the cliff is crumbling. I don't usually politicize my blog, but I cannot help but feel compelled to express my opinion on this. The politicians - ALL of them - Republican AND Democrats - have mortgaged this country beyond what we can EVER pay back. And just like people who use credit cards with no way of ever paying it back, they have done the same -borrowing from every nation on the planet. I consider that criminal theft, and my children and grandchildren will have to suffer the consequences, if they live through it.

Some days I wish I could run away and hide.

John 10:12
The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it.

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What Do We Do Now?

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Abstract Surrealism painting of Arabian mare and foal

9 X 15 Oil on gessoed masonite $150
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Barren, blazing landscape with a mare and foal undecided as to what direction to take. I actually saw this in a dream. I often dream of potential paintings, but I rarely paint them because they are usually so surreal. For a while I am going to follow through on those images and put them to canvas, or, as in this case, on masonite. I see a lot of reds and oranges in my dreams, too, so it looks like I will be using a lot of the cadmiums - expensive dreams!
Jeremiah 23:28
Let the prophet who has a dream tell his dream, but let the one who has my word speak it faithfully. For what has straw to do with grain?" declares the LORD.

Media: oil
Size: 15 in X 9 in (38.1 cm X 22.9 cm)
Price: $150 USD

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High Tail Heat - running arabian mare painting

9 X 9 oil on masonite $115
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It's really hard NOT to use warm colors during this heat wave in Texas. This is a friend's Arabian mare - feeling frisky and not wanting to be caught. I was amazed she had so much energy in 100+ degree weather.

Our pastures are crispy and I am concentrating on watering trees now - the grass will have to survive on its own now. Mike mowed yesterday and I asked him to feed the clippings to my horses. I had been putting them on the garden as mulch, but there's not much left to protect there, either - a few cantaloupe and the deer-nibbled sweet potatoes.

It's almost time to plant a fall garden, but for the life of me, I can't see how anything will get a start in this heat. There is cool front and rain north of here this afternoon, though, along the Red River. I pray it makes it south to us. Please, God?

Isaiah 58:11
The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.

Media: oil
Size: 9 in X 9 in (22.9 cm X 22.9 cm)
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Palo Duro Canyon 5

8 X 6 Oil on Canvas Board $115
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I am still playing around with painting the canyon in anticipation of doing it much larger. This one is mostly palette knife with lots of colorful paint. I have a wonderful patron who has supplied me with several fabulous photos of Palo Duro and I am using quite a bit of artistic license with them!
I will have to be careful where I place this one to dry, as it will take longer than usual with so much paint on it. I have been given a little kitten who is temporarily living in the studio. Georgia knows not to "touch" but the kitten is eons away from acquiring manners. I have to be careful to place her in the bathroom when I walk out of the studio, too. I have forgotten a couple times, but so far have avoided any mishaps (such a kitten prints through my paint palette!) Hmmm - that could be a new painting technique......

Psalm 66:6
He turned the sea into dry land, they passed through the waters on foot— come, let us rejoice in him.

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Tuffy - bay paint horse oil painting

8 3/4 X 7 Oil on canvas board $115
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Tuffy was aptly named. His right ear has a bite taken out of it, undoubtedly by another horse that he was aggravating. Tuffy evidently didn't learn his lesson, though, because he still insists that he is boss, despite the fact that he is only 14 hands. A horse with a Napoleon complex! I admire his tenacity.
Tuffy boarded at our place for a couple months and roomed with Easy, which was an OK arrangement. Easy gets along with everyone, so long as they leave Dandy alone. I had to put Dandy and her momma in a separate pasture to avoid squabbles. Horses usually work these things out eventually - but not always without injury. So rather than risk bruises or worse (bitten off ears!) we just kept the girls separate. Tuffy is actually one of the prettiest paints I have had the pleasure of riding. His markings are quite balanced and he has a classic chiseled head. He's supposed to come back for another stay later, and I look forward to getting more photos of him.
I have repainted this painting. The original is above.
Jeremiah 10:19
Woe to me because of my injury! My wound is incurable! Yet I said to myself, "This is my sickness, and I must endure it."

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Grass Breath - large cow oil painting

Grass Breath - large cow painting by Debbie Grayson Lincoln

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One of the many models who daily tramp through my front pasture, just outside my studio window. I just can't resist their faces and beautiful eyes. This heifer has particularly soulful orbs!

Media: oil
Size: 30 in X 24 in (76.2 cm X 61 cm)

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Let Me Scratch This First

6 X 8 Oil on Canvas Board $115
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Georgia, the Border-Collie-Wanna-Be, plays tag with the calves. They all understand that it's "time out" when she has an itch, though. Incredibly, the calves wait respectfully while she scratches, and then the game resumes!

I arose this morning to a crystal blue sky and a view of the horses still standing at the big hay bale we brought them yesterday afternoon. It does not look as if they budged all night and the bale is considerably smaller already. I'd better watch out for belly aches - PJ has been known to eat herself sick.

The Koi pond has held up well so far this summer and I have glimpsed at least 3 little baby fish - about 4 inches long. I don't always visually catch the koi spawning every year - but I did this year. In two days, the pond was thick with eggs and then for the next 2 days, the fish feasted on them. I am always amazed that any babies survive at all, but every year there are several. I usually catch them in the fall and put them in the various stock water tanks or give them to friends - unless there is an exceptionally brilliant colored one. Then I keep it. And that has led to another problem - I now have over 20 fish in a pond that should only have 10 or fewer. Should the pump fail during the hot weather, it would be a matter of hours before the fish would be in serious trouble, oxygen-wise. Guess it's time to dig a bigger pond, huh???!!! Just what we need: another project....

Proverbs 22:24
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered,

Media: oil
Size: 6 in X 8 in (15.2 cm X 20.3 cm)
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Dandy Update

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It's gotten pretty dry in this part of Texas - despite the fact that DFW has received feet of rain - yes "FEET". We are sixty miles south/west of Ft Worth, and we have had only had a couple inches all spring and only gotten one cut of hay with no more anticipated in the near future. So we committed to purchasing several large bales to get the horses through the next few months - and the first was delivered to them today. Four hours after delivery and they haven't lifted their heads yet. When I walked out at dusk to photo them, one at a time they came over for me to scratch their tummies and one at a time returned to the bale. I know where I stand in the order of affection - hay comes first! I thought the big bale MIGHT last a week. Now I'm thinking a couple days. At least the pasture grass will have some relief....
2 Thessalonians 1:7
and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well. This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels.

Contradictions

6 X 8 oil on masonite $60
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Lone horse plodding toward the horizon where you can vaguely see a city? a refinery? something man-made, for sure. Horse is resigned, it appears, to where it's heading. I am becoming that way myself.

Luke 9:53
but the people there did not welcome him, because he was heading for Jerusalem.

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Size: 8 in X 6 in (20.3 cm X 15.2 cm)
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I Never Saw a Purple Cow

6 X 8 oil on masonite $115
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...and you're not seeing one now! This cow is more blue than purple, but it's still a bit on the fantasy side, I'd say.
One of my Daddy's favorite poems to quote when he was in a silly mood was "I never saw a purple cow, I never thought I'd see one. But I tell you this right now: I'd rather see one than be one." I'm not really sure if there's some really deep philosophical meaning in that poem - but I do know that it made a little girl giggle every time she heard it.
Song of Solomon 6:9
but my dove, my perfect one, is unique, the only daughter of her mother, the favorite of the one who bore her. The maidens saw her and called her blessed; the queens and concubines praised her.

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Palo Duro 3

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There's no way to capture the REAL color of Palo Duro Canyon, but I can fantasize, can't I?! The landscape is a fantasy, too, but the ridge is real.
Mark 14:48
"Am I leading a rebellion," said Jesus, "that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me?

Media: oil
Size: 8 in X 6 in (20.3 cm X 15.2 cm)
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