Author: Shannon Ford
Three Amigas
I wish to welcome a new collector to my artwork, I hope this painting brings you and your family so much joy! Thank you for everything you have done for me, all your help and encouragement is so appreciated. Inspired by Three fillies of the Fairview Arabian Stud, Okanagan Falls, BC …. Our Very Own… Continue reading Three Amigas
Want a Pony for Christmas?
If a Pony won’t fit under your tree, how about some Pony Art instead? Looking for the perfect pony painting? Contact my wonderful Galleries! Click Here
New Painting – Sky Horse
Inspired by Ciro BR, Andalusian Stallion of the Spanish Cross Ranch, Oliver BC 36 X 48 Acrylic on Canvas with Turquoise Powder and Diamond Dust
New Bears at Mountain Galleries
So happy to bring these Bears to Mountain Galleries… here’s a peek! Thank you Mountain Galleries for representing me and showing my artwork. And, with a big Thank you to Dawn and Mark (and Billy) of Beyond Just Bears, you have helped me to learn so much about bears! https://www.facebook.com/mountaingalleries/photos/a.255576863938.172469.198382838938/10152973420498939/?type=1&theater
My Artwork at the Airport!
It was a bonus to see a print of “Unspoken Understanding” at the Penticton Airport when I arrived for one of my recent flights! Thank you to The Lloyd Gallery for arranging for this display! This is a portrait inspired by WP Aul Jessie James, a beautiful CMK Arabian of Warren Park Stud
1st Ritmo AJ at George and Friends Show till Dec 20
This is “1st Ritmo”, the first painting of our very own Brazillian Mangalarga Marchador Stallion “Ritmo AJ” Shown At Last Night’s opening of “George and Friends” at The Leir House. In the photo left to right: Carol Munro, Alphons and Nel Witteman (of The Lloyd Gallery), George Traicheff, Shannon Ford and Denis Pelletier Thank you… Continue reading 1st Ritmo AJ at George and Friends Show till Dec 20
Jahzara Blanket at Horsey Ladies Fundraiser, Vernon BC
Here is the “FV Mystique’s Jahzara” Blanket that is in the Silent Auction tomorrow night… Thank you Sheila Sperling for sending this great photo, I hope the blanket helps the Okanagan Horsey Ladies to raise lots of money at the fundraiser. Thank you to Dr. David Ward for all your support as I paint the… Continue reading Jahzara Blanket at Horsey Ladies Fundraiser, Vernon BC
Majestic Young Grizzly
I Wish to Welcome the collector of Majestic Young Grizzly to my family of Collectors! Thank you for acquiring one of my paintings, I hope that Majestic Young Grizzly brings you and your family and friends so much enjoyment! And, Thank you to Mountain Galleries for welcoming me to your family of Artists! Inspired by… Continue reading Majestic Young Grizzly
Is That A Horse In The Gallery? final week!
Just 8 days left to visit my Solo Show “Is That a Horse in the Gallery” at The Lloyd Gallery in Penticton BC… Here are a few photos of the show, Thank you Marjo for sending them!
Our Gentle Friends, Oct 1-30 2014 At Nadine’s Fine Art, Vernon BC
Having a great time at Nadine’s Fine Art, thank you to everyone who has come out to say hi! I am so thrilled to be Artist of the Month for October… You can see my exhibition “Our Gentle Friends” till the end of October, At Nadine’s Fine Art 3101 31st Avenue Vernon, BC.V1T 2G9 Phone… Continue reading Our Gentle Friends, Oct 1-30 2014 At Nadine’s Fine Art, Vernon BC
Featured Artist for October at Nadine’s Fine ARt in Vernon BC
Inviting you to the Reception of “Our Gentle Friends” Show (I am October’s Featured Artist ) Saturday October 18, 10am-2pm Nadine’s Fine Art, 3101 31st Avenue, Vernon BC Everyone Welcome, please join us if you can! This is “Summertime Snooze” a 24 X 24 inch portrait inspired by Jessie, a beautiful Quarter Horse mare of… Continue reading Featured Artist for October at Nadine’s Fine ARt in Vernon BC
Painted Ponies, Watch Video Here
With Thanks to Shaw TV Okanagan and Producer Wayne McDougall. Here is a beautiful Tape showing the wonderful Solo Show “Is that a Horse in the Gallery?” at The Lloyd Gallery, Sept-Oct 2014.
Kamloops Cowboy Festival coming up on March 14-16, 2014…
Come find me in the Western Art and Gear Trade Show! Cowboy Art, Gear, Poetry, Song, and even Yodeling is celebrated at this event! Takes place at the Kamloops Coast Hotel… https://www.facebook.com/CoastKamloopsHotel Get your tickets here: http://www.bcchs.com/festival.html#tickets
Mane Event was Awesome!
The Mane Event in Chilliwack BC was so fabulous! I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to share my paintings with so many horse lovers! I appreciate the interest of everyone who came by my booth, and send a special thank you to everyone who collected their own ‘Shannon Ford’ artwork!
Introducing one of my Equine Inspirations
I wanted to introduce you all to the special horse that is inspiring the “Rocco” Series. This is “Rock’N Roll Train”, a Red Leopard Appaloosa who plays at liberty with his young owner, Madison MacDonald. To watch them together is shear magic as Rocco’s connection with Madison is evident. Why paint Rocco? When I am… Continue reading Introducing one of my Equine Inspirations
Love Animals? Love Animals in Art?
[pullquote]If you Love Animals, you may just love a painting by Shannon Ford… Filled with colour, bold brush strokes and interesting surfaces, your painting looks realistic from a distance, but Abstract when up close.[/pullquote] The thing about art is that even if you know nothing about Art, you will know what you like, you will… Continue reading Love Animals? Love Animals in Art?
Have You Heard Of The Lloyd?
In the Okanagan’s Vacation Capital, Penticton BC, there is a wonderful Gallery on Trendy Front Street. Have you heard of The Lloyd Gallery? Established in XXXX The Lloyd Gallery is the premier Art Gallery of the South Okanagan. Featuring many local, regional, national and international Artists.
The Lloyd Gallery’s owners, Nel, Alphons and Marjo welcome visitors and locals alike.
5 Reasons Why Horse Art Rocks
Horse Art is fabulous… did you know that the earliest artwork ever found was of horses? Horses, Horses and more Horses Cave Art in the early “Dawn” time of civilization often depicted beautifully drawn images of horses… many of which are still boggling the minds of artists and scientists alike. http://phys.org/news/2011-11-ancient-dna-insights-cave-horses.html
Denman is a hotbed of painting opportunity!
If you like painting deer, that is! I just spent a couple of weeks painting the tiny Deer on Denman Island. The deer are a subspecies of Mule Deer, and they are so small… . As Denman Island has no natural predators, the deer are very tame and I can even sit a few yards… Continue reading Denman is a hotbed of painting opportunity!
Denman Island Studio
I love the ocean so much, and painting on the ocean is a dream come true. There is something unexplainable about the light here… Just a peak at my little studio, it is in the porch so there is lots of light and I can hear the waves and the birds on the shore!
EAGLES!
There have been a lot of Bald Eagles on Denman Island this year. I watched them during the herring spawn, and it was amazing. The Eagles (along with so many gulls and other birds) line the shores and gorge themselves on Herring Roe, it is something to witness. There can be 8 or 9 Eagles,… Continue reading EAGLES!
An Honest Worker
This is from my visit to Thunderbird Show Park http://www.tbird.ca/, this is one of the many many beautiful athletes that compete in show jumping. This horse had the most patient and sweet character, but boy, what a Jumper!
More Attention From Facebook!
I am so appreciative of all my facebook friends! Just look at how much feedback you all gave me on this painting! It is really something to see the paintings in a room as it gives such a good idea of scale… check it out at http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151178663850132&set=a.168876945131.162459.702535131&type=1&theater Thank you everyone!
Doing the Math
Hey! I can’t believe that I have never spent time with a Mule… after meeting a couple at Saddle Rock Meadows Ranch, I am so eager to learn more about Mules! The two I met were so sweet and gentle! So… Watch for More Mule Paintings… Are you curious about the reason for the title… Continue reading Doing the Math
Facebook WOW!
I am so amazed at social media at this moment. Yesterday Equine Calculator posted one of my paintings and asked their readers what they thought about my colours! I was so excited to see my painting “go viral” online. Not only were there lots of awesome comments and feedback on my painting and the way… Continue reading Facebook WOW!
Bay Roan Cowhorse…
I had the opportunity to meet this retired cowhorse a few weeks ago. I went out to get some photos and sketches of Saddle Rock Meadows Quarterhorse foals and their Moms, and afterward went up the mountain to see the other horses… This beautiful roan was there, enjoying the dusty day… The Okanagan is such… Continue reading Bay Roan Cowhorse…
Buckskin in the Sunlight
This was such a beautiful moment… Imagine the sun streaming through the trees… illuminating dust in the air… and then, if that isn’t beautiful enough… a strong, athletic sunkissed quarterhorse walks toward you with the sweetest and most curious expression on his face… What an opportunity for me to paint! Thank you again to Saddle… Continue reading Buckskin in the Sunlight
Just finished this last night… “Soft Greeting” 12 X 24
View info at https://shannonford.ca/html/art1/portfolio1y.html … Mystic Topaz is a young Stallion bred by Sandy Warren (Warren Park Stud). http://www.warrenparkstud.com Sandy is a well known preservation breeder of CMK Arabians, and Denis and I were so lucky to spend time with her and her husband this past winter. We had the opportunity to meet and photograph… Continue reading Just finished this last night… “Soft Greeting” 12 X 24
Welcome to a new Collector
This painting has just been collected by a horsewoman who really connected with this painting. I want to welcome you and thank you for collecting my artwork! And, with thanks to the Lloyd Gallery for representing me, and for your support of my artwork.