Two Completed Commissions

I have completed two commissions for a wonderful client from Annan, Ontario. The commissions were for her two daughters who have seen great success in the jumper ring.

The first is Logger, 11×14 coloured pencil on Canson

The second is Fil, also 11×14 coloured pencil on Canson,

The family was ecstatic with the artwork, which was given as a surprise to the girls, Reba and Gillian McIver. Here is my testimonial from my customer:

“….The portraits of Logger and Fil are beautifully displayed (framed and hung). She absolutely loves them!! No tears but such excitement and joy - she was really taken with the eyes. She said you really captured their true look and spirit. Well done!!!

Thanks ,

Kerry

Reba had great success on Fil (Fileepe) last year when she won the Individual Bronze Medal at the 2007 CN North American Young Riders’ Championship, held at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA.  To read more click link here
They have since sold Logger, but Fil and both the girls ride and train at Crystalbrooke Farm in Owen Sound, ON 

I am currently booking commissions for the 2008 season. For a limited time, I will be offering oils at the same cost as coloured pencil. Inquiries, please email me, jennifer@jennpratt.com

 

 

TaaaDaaaa!! here tis!

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to this…

My panel for the project ‘Le Cadeau Du Cheval’ is completed. I have titled my panel, ‘The return of Madison’. I invite you to read my artist statement regarding this project:

Spruce Meadows is the home to international showjumping horses and riders of the highest calibre. In looking for inspiration and a model for my panel, I came across a warmblood gelding by the name of ‘Madison’. Madison is a jumper who competed at Spruce Meadows with Canadian team rider, Hugh Graham. He was then purchased by the Johnson’s of Travis Hall Equestrian Centre in Fergus, Ontario. For them, he turned out to be an invaluable school master. Their son, Dave jr. enjoyed learning from and winning many competitions with him.

Madison is now retired, but still has plenty of strut left in his step. In person he seems to exude a real zest for life, healthy and happy. I thought it to be a fitting tribute to depict a model in my panel who lived a productive and full jumping career, obviously loved by his owners, now living his golden years, return to one of the places that he competed. That place being one of the best, Spruce Meadows.

 

It has been a long time since I have worked on a project with the emphasis on creative expression and individual interpretation.  My end result is very different from my existing portfolio. Loose and free, and incorporates an unusual palette of purples and blues.

Overall,  I am pleased with the results. Thank you for viewing. You can see the rest of the mural in progress here: http://www.muralmosaic.com/Cadeau.html

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Beckon!

Last week I drove to London Ontario and meet Andrea Scott and her horse Beckon. Andrea is an Physiotherapist, specializing in Equine Rehabilitation. Her horse Beckon, is a 7 year old Clyde Thoroughbred cross. He’s big in size and sweet in temperment. He has plenty of expressions and showed off all sides of his fun loving and gentle character. He also happens to be quite photogenic :)  He gave us many good references to sort through. Stay tuned, as we decide how to best capture him on paper!

Learn more about Andrea’s practice, please visit her website here, www.equinerehabserv.com