Horsekeeping and training, pets and art by Connie Moses
Just in the nick of time for a Christmas gift for Grandma, I finished this commission of handsome young CJ and his favorite dog Cooper.
CJ participates in the Therapeutic Riding Program at the Carriage Barn, to whom part of the proceeds from this portrait are being donated. (See Medieval Faire at the Carriage Barn.)
These are the two photographs from the client that I worked from to create the artwork.
Here are recent portrait paintings with the reference photos I based them on…
Morgan horse Main Street (artwork unnamed) using representational technique
Client’s reference photo for portrait of Main Street
Alternate version of Main Street in a more freeform style. This work went through two iterations, a more representational style and this expressive approach.
Coaching in Acadia pastel portrait painting
Reference photo, taken in Acadia National Park.
Detail from pastel coaching painting
Oxygen (she taught me to breathe…) Memorial horse portrait pastel painting, from client’s snapshot below
Dreams Really Do Come True… Custom watercolor 3 subjects, morgan mare with her outstanding daughters; one was in memoriam.
Reference photos for 3-horse portrait above, provided by client
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Connie Moses– Blog: petArtistWithPeaches
website: PortraitsWithHorses.com (horse and pet portraits)
I’m happy to invite you to PEACHES’ PICKS, a NEW STORE for Horse and Pet Lovers! Just released are some new books about Barbaro.
At Peaches’ Picks it’s easy for you to find those special goodies and gifts for horse and pet addicts…
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DOG BOOK STORE dog books for children, dog & puppy care, dog calendars, dog art & photography books
CAT BOOK STORE cat books for children, cat & kitten care, cat calendars, cat art & photography books
Peaches’ Picks items are categorized by horses, dogs and cats, and searchable for your browsing convenience. New items are being added and updated regularly. Sponsored by Amazon.com.
Shop at PEACHES’ PICKS and help feed Connie’s horses AND PEACHES! (Really!) THANK YOU FOR LOOKING!!!
FYI- advertisements on this blog and on my website, as well as all links to other sites and blogs, are selected to be pertinent, useful and appropriate. Please report to me should you find ANY substandard content. YOUR PRIVACY WILL ALWAYS BE RESPECTED.
Email to Connie: connie@PortraitsWithHorses.com
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Connie Moses– Blog: petArtistWithPeaches
website: PortraitsWithHorses.com (horse and pet portraits)
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She’s been very busy writing, making DVDs and Audio CD’s, as well as putting on clinics and attending Expos and other related events across the country. Jane is an expert in her field, coaching clients from many walks of life - and not only equestrians. She is witty, intelligent, creative, clever, and compassionate - things we as equestrians all aspire to.
Here is your chance to get to meet Jane, and ask her your most burning questions about training, competing, and mastering your mental monsters.
For more info, or to sign up for this call (free except for your long distance charges), visit Jane Savoie That Winning Mindset. Transcripts will be offered for sale.
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Connie Moses– Blog: petArtistWithPeaches
website: PortraitsWithHorses.com (horse and pet portraits)
FYI if you haven’t noticed, my Blog Page Webcams in New England (appearing under Looking Closer at right) contains links to several webcams with westerly views. If you’re like me and can’t always run outside at sunset time (well, I usually can but I often keep painting and then miss the moment…) just come here to the Blog (like I do!) and see what you’re missing!
Sunset captured by Mount Washington Observatory webcam Dec. 14, 2006
The image above is NOT typical I admit (Mount Washington is usually either socked in or the webcam is frozen over) but keep trying, the brave souls at the Observatory appear to chip the ice off whenever they can. The Pac Monadnock West webcam is often quite nice with a little less weather. In New England this time of year, you want to start observing around 3:30-4 pm.
Pac Monadnock West, my favorite, on Jan. 3, 2007
Weirs Beach Cam Jan. 3, 2007 (appears to shut off around 4pm)
Castle Springs Cam Jan. 3, 2007 view towards Lake Winnipesaukee (clock not synched)
Boston Harbor twin cams Jan. 3, 2007 (your screen view will be twice this big)
Burlington VT twin cams Jan. 3, 2007 (your screen view will be twice this big)
**Shall I dig up some sunrise webcams for you early birds???** Just say so (leave COMMENT below) and I’ll do it. I myself have the luxury of raising my head to look out a picture window for sunrise– over the Belknap mountains!
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Connie Moses, petArtist– self-built website: PortraitsWithHorses.com
(horse and pet portraits)
ANNOUNCING– by popular demand–
So many folks have asked about my original photographs that I have decided to release a great many of my HORSE PHOTOS and others taken over the years. I take these photos because I enjoy it so much, I use them as studies for paintings and art prints, and some are sold commercially.
Newborn foal with Arabian mare, sample of mare and foal pictures for sale by Connie Moses. GO TO PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTS of horses and more for sale.
Included in these PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT GALLERIES are:
Foals and young horses– including newborn foals and just horsin’ around
Horse Life– my favorites
Boston Reflections– grouping of 4 or individual art photos
Tom Curtin Clinics in N.H.– colt starting & horsemanship
Shaker Village, Canterbury, N.H.
Portrayed are my own horses and others who catch my fancy, in horse shows, on carriage roads, in barns and pastures. Also to be included are artsy New England shots, in celebration of our lovely little corner of heaven.
I will be adding many more photos on an ongoing basis, such as:
Carousel horses
Dogs and pets
Lake Winnipesaukee views, lots of sunsets
Maine scenes, harbors and shorelines
White Mountain scenics
Seasons of New England
Antique wooden boats, with our very own GarWood
Antique automobiles
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So check back often before Christmas!
My online ordering service (Printroom) is professional, fast and efficient. Galleries are searchable for your convenience, and you may apply custom cropping if desired. Prints are available at 5×7, 8×10, and 10×12 sizes on quality photographic paper suitable for framing. Pricing starts at $9 and discounts are available.
Also offered are photo-imprinted mugs, tote bags, T-shirts, photo puzzles, mouse pads, and fridge magnets — with any photo you choose!
Please check out Connie Moses’ Picture Galleries, and please return for the holidays to see new images added for your selection! Thank you for looking.
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Connie Moses, petArtist– website since 2001:
PortraitsWithPets.com (homepage) aka PortraitsWithHorses.com (art galleries)
All horse, dog, cat and other pet lovers are invited to submit your own personal stories and photos for appearance online in petArtistWithPeaches weblog journal. WHAT MAKES YOUR PET SPECIAL? Your story may be any personal experience, anything you love about your pet(s), or a memorial tribute.
Email your stories along with digital pictures as attachments to connie@PortraitsWithHorses.com for posting. Enter GHOST RIDERS as your EMAIL SUBJECT LINE. You may use a penname (fake name) if you like– no real last names, no personal information will be published; no inappropriate language or messages will be accepted.
For stories published, I may ask you for a short blurb about yourself (if you want) for author’s credit on the Guest Writers Page, and a photo of yourself can be included (you can submit the blurb and photo with your story if you like.)
You may SEND ME JUST PICTURES too if you want to show off your animals online, and please include a caption with pet’s name and a bit about the photo.
Pictures (.jpg format) can be up to 400 pixels wide and no larger than 15K filesize (which means you will probably need to resize your digital image before attaching it to your Email.)
GO FOR IT, ANIMAL LOVERS!!!
Stay tuned to petArtistWithPeaches for new Ghost Rider appearances in the Blog Categories of–
Horses for the horse crazy
Dogs for dog lovers
Cats for cat people
In fact, as soon as I get some NON-dog/cat/horse submissions, I’ll start a Critters you gotta love Category for them!
Ghost Writers will be entered into our monthly drawing for chance to win a custom portrait or fine art print.
FYI– Your Email address will always remain private for my eyes only, I will never share it or provide it to others. Connie Moses
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Connie Moses, petArtist– self-built website: PortraitsWithHorses.com
(horse and pet portraits)
Just in Time Christmas Special, 30% OFF all custom portraits UNTIL NOVEMBER 19. From now through November 19, a 14×11 custom watercolor giclee from your favorite photo, with one or two subjects in the painting, will be only $505 shipped (includes shipping $15.) You SAVE $210 !
Dreams… Custom watercolor– 3 subjects, mare with her daughters
Reference photos for 3-horse portrait above, as provided by client
For only $351 (total including shipping) you may choose a smaller watercolor giclee of 8×10 size (regular price $480.) Or you may have two custom portraits for the regular price of one.
If you have ever considered a custom portrait of your furry friends and/or yourself, or as a gift, here’s a great savings opportunity! Examine the distinctive quality of our paintings in PORTRAITS QUICKVIEW mini-gallery–
INSTANT SAVINGS– TO START your 30% OFF commission instantly via PayPal click secure PayPal Payments button at top right of the PortraitsWithPets home page ($250 deposit, payment accepted with email address or credit cards.)
Or simply call Connie at 603-528-1531 or 603-490-9694.
Gift Certificates for Portraits are also included in this special 30% OFF pricing– see Portrait Gift Certificates info (regular pricing.) Terrific and easy gifts, let your loved ones choose the photos and poses they want portrayed as artworks!
Since each portrait is so unique, we can discuss all options together and of course I’ll freely advise you of the creative possibilities. Please contact me now to discuss your portrait thoughts– EMAIL to: connie@PortraitsWithHorses.com or simply call 603-528-1531 or 603-490-9694. Leave a message if I’m out horsing around!
For even greater savings on Memorial portrait art, see this notice
HALF OFF MEMORIAL PORTRAITS.
Dog memorial custom oil portrait, 4 poses from Client’s snapshots below
DON’T DELAY, both these offers end at midnite Sunday November 19.
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Connie Moses, petArtist– website since 2001:
PortraitsWithPets.com (homepage) aka PortraitsWithHorses.com (art galleries)
Private sale to Guest List and blog readers, in consideration of friends lost…
To those of you who missed our first Memorial offer this summer, I again extend HALF OFF regular pricing on custom Memorial portraits, just in time for Christmas.
From now through November 19, a 14×11 custom watercolor giclee artwork, with one or two subjects in the painting, will be only $365 shipped– you SAVE $350!!
Or, for only $255 (total including shipping) you may choose a smaller watercolor giclee of 8×10 size (regular price $480.) OR you may acquire two custom portraits for the regular price of one.
Newest Memorial horse portrait– pastel painting, from client’s snapshot below
If you (or someone you love) have experienced the loss of a companion– dog, cat or horse– my heart is truly with you. Many of my commissions are for pet memorial artworks from clients’ photos and snapshots, and I also have created commemorations of people’s lives.
Other MEMORIAL PORTRAIT artwork examples (use your browser’s BACK button to return here):
horse with owner, full view
young man with daughter
dog memorial portrait, lhasa apso
dog memorial portrait, Belgian Shepherd
cat memorial portrait
Also see PORTRAITS MINI GALLERIES for quick overview of all portrait art– pets, horses and people…
TO START YOUR HALF PRICE memorial commission instantly via secure PayPal deposit ($250, Email pay or credit cards accepted) click the PayPal Deposit button at top right of PortraitsWithPets home page, and include MEMORIAL in the NOTES portion of your online order. I will contact you right away. Or simply call Connie at 603-528-1531 or 603-490-9694.
Gift Certificates for Portraits are also included in this special Memorial HALF-OFF pricing– see Portrait Gift Certificates info (regular pricing.)
So if you’d like to show your care for another in a situation of loss, please contact me now–
EMAIL: connie@PortraitsWithHorses.com or call 603-528-1531 or 603-490-9694. I strive to make each memorial painting comforting and celebratory of life, and the process easy and simple. Since each portrait is so unique, we can discuss all options together and of course I’ll freely advise you of the creative possibilities
ALSO in effect, 30% off portraits other than Memorials! Don’t delay, these offers ends at midnite Sunday November 19.
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Connie Moses, petArtist– website since 2001:
PortraitsWithPets.com (homepage) aka PortraitsWithHorses.com (art galleries)
Tell your horse friends! I Gallop On is sponsoring a Barn Babe contest (send in a photo of yourself in your best barn-chore outfit.) Deadline: November 15 and vote online for your favorite. Winner gets a beautiful sterling silver celtic horse pin from Dover Saddlery.
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WINNER UPDATE, Barn Babe Contest AS OF NOV. 20
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Connie Moses, petArtist– website since 2001:
PortraitsWithPets.com (homepage) aka PortraitsWithHorses.com (art galleries)
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