Category: Art in the Community

Horse Power to be on Permanent Display at Vancouver Children’s Hospital

To be on permanent display at the Vancouver Children's Hospital, new wing under construction

I thought you might enjoy reading this… beautifully written by Marjo Thompson of The Lloyd Gallery About “Horse Power” – donated to the Vancouver Children’s Hospital , for permanent display in the new wing (currently under construction) . “This painting entitled “Horse Power” celebrates the intense energy emanating from a horse in full gallop, rivaling… Continue reading Horse Power to be on Permanent Display at Vancouver Children’s Hospital

The Western News, celebrating my recent International Opportunities

Celebrating recent international and national opportunites

Thank you Penticton Western News for this full page article masterfully written by Dan Walton! Along with celebrating my recent national and international opportunities, there is Lots of info on my donation of “Horse Power” to the Vancouver Childrens’ Hospital. Horse Power will be on permanent display once the new wing is constructed. The Lloyd… Continue reading The Western News, celebrating my recent International Opportunities

EFFNYC Article in “Elite Equestrian Magazine” by L A Pomoroy

It is such an honour to have this wonderful article written about my painting “First Ritmo AJ”  The portrait of our Mangalarga Marchador Stallion was selected (by popular vote on facebook and by jury) to be the Program Cover for the Equine Film Festival New York City 2016!  I am so excited and this article… Continue reading EFFNYC Article in “Elite Equestrian Magazine” by L A Pomoroy

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

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

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!