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.
Welcome to a new collector
This piece was just added to the collection of a young art collector, I am so happy to welcome him to my family of Collectors. Thank you to the Lloyd Gallery for your support of my artwork and for representing me!
Welcome to a new collector
I am so delighted to welcome a new collector, and I hope this painting of Rota will bring you many years of enjoyment. Thank you to the Lloyd Gallery for representing me, and for your enthusiasm for my artwork! The painting “Rota in Tourquoise II” is of “Tabatinga Rota”, who is the mother of our… Continue reading Welcome to a new collector
Day with Leza Macdonald
Fellow Artist and Photographer, and friend Leza Macdonald and I spent part of today playing with our cameras…. photographing the new foals, and the calves, and the kittens and chicks! What fun we had! You can see Leza’s work at http://www.lezamacdonald.com Here is one of the photos from today! Hope you watch for new paintings… Continue reading Day with Leza Macdonald
Foals are Here!
Our Mangalarga Marchador Mares have both had their foals. Moms and babies are doing great… I am so excited, that means a whole summer of drawing, painting and sculpting our new foals! Marchadors are very calm and sweet natured, even as babies!
Two Paintings Off to Calgary
Always with the potential for challenge… Shipping at it’s best is a breeze! Well, these two paintings had a bit more involved. Initially, they were going to be taken to Calgary by my Wonderful Mom and Dad, but the very day they were to leave, massive flooding and mudslides closed the Trans Canada Highway, and… Continue reading Two Paintings Off to Calgary
Can Hardly Bear It!
See what I mean about Bears! I was out for a little hike in the back mountains, and who do I come across? The Cinnamon Bear… she was really careful to keep her distance, but I think next hike I will bring an air horn along with my sketchbook and camera. Another bear painting is… Continue reading Can Hardly Bear It!
New Painting
Having the Fairview Arabians here has been terrific! They are gorgeous and I am loving the opportunity to just sit and sketch them, and of course to play with them. Arabian Horses are so intelligent and so curious. They are a lot of fun! Here is the first painting of this group based on these… Continue reading New Painting
Blue Bear – in Tourquoise
Here is one of the bears I watched in Manning Park, it was the most amazing feeling to look into her eyes. She was eating grass by the side of the highway, and further up there was an enormous Male bear… more on him later!
Bears, Bears and more Bears!
I keep crossing paths with bears lately… first the cinnamon bear in our area http://oliverdailynews.com/cinnamon-by-shannon-ford/ , then about 5 more the next week while driving around. Maybe they want to be painted?
The Boys are Here!
Well, three beautiful Arabian geldings from the Fairview Arabian Stud have arrived! http://www.fairviewarabianstud.com These three incredible horses will be with me for the summer, to paint, draw and sculpt. Watch my webpage to see paintings and drawings of these boys! Thank you Jack Bennest for posting our news in the Oliver Daily News! http://oliverdailynews.com/the-boys/
Shannon Ford Fine Art – Blog Time!
Welcome to the Shannon Ford Fine Art blog, here I will be sharing info and thoughts on my artwork, on my process…and on what inspires me. I am a Canadian Artist, living in Western Canada (Alberta and British Columbia) painting fulltime with a background of metalsmithing, sculpture and jewellery. As a career artist, I graduated… Continue reading Shannon Ford Fine Art – Blog Time!
Welcome to my new Blog and Website!
With several years using Dreamweaver, I have finally decided to migrate my entire website and content to a new system. Learning it has been a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy my new way of keeping in touch with everyone who is loving my artwork! [custom_headline type=”left” style=”margin-top: 45px;” level=”h2″ looks_like=”h5″ accent=”true”]Easier to… Continue reading Welcome to my new Blog and Website!