Here are some descriptions of the paintings shown here in the gallery.
"Dos Vaqueros" 30 x 30 oil on panel . This painting is of two Hispanic riders who were cast members in the famous romantic and haunting play Ramona, in San Jacinto, Ca.
"Hook, Line and Sinker" 24 x 18 oil on panel. This young lady, Sterling, is completely hooked on horses now, and the look of determination and pure grit is already stet in her face and posture. There is no cutting loose from this. I know. Photo reference Andi Harmon
"The Dress" 24 x 18 oil on panel. A lovely Mexican woman in a traditional Chiapaneco dress
Photo reference Hazethol Photography
"High Caliber" 24 x 18 oil on panel. Steve Silcotch playing the part of Curly in the Ramona Pageant
"Back Country Commute" 18 x 24 oil on panel. Mike Lewis and his pack mules heading off to a work party in the San Jacinto Mountains. Photo reference Jack Peckham
"The Scout" oil on panel. Michael Thomas playing the part of a scout in an independent film
"The Boys of Ramona" 32 x 24 oil on panel. This group of riders rode in the Ramona Pageant, a mixture of good and bad guys, all talented in their own right.
"Looking For The Enemy" 36 x 24 oil on panel. Marvin Farmer, a Native American Blackfoot, is dancing in his regalia. Photo reference: Doug Worely
"Morning Has Spoken" 16 x 12 oil on panel. This is a view I saw on the way to work in Big Bear at Onyx Summit. What a wonderful work commute $1900.00
"Conspiracy Theory" 18 x 19 oil on panel. A Mustang gelding and a Quarter Horse mare taking a moment to confer. They may be trading secrets on how to dispose of their riders. Photo reference Andi Harmon
"Carson James Rhodenizer, Buckaroo" Carson walking with his buckskin horse. Photo reference Andi Harmon
"Ghosts of the Nomads" 14" x 26" oil on panel a group of Mustangs running across the plains. Dedicated to all those that have been slaughtered for the mere crime of existence
"Moment of Splendor" 18 x 24 oil on panel This is a gorgeous palomino stallion ("Slider") working in a bozalito and spade bit. Andi Harmon Phot reference
"Moment Of Reflection" 28 x 24 oil on board. Dave Capron and Babe in the sunlight by a creek-bed.
" Real McCoy" Oil on panel. Beloved friend and veterinarian, the late Steve Wagner, D.V.M..
"Handsome Monte" oil on panel. Monte the Quarter horse under a California Pepper Tree. Photo reference Carol Schmuhl
"Majesty" 20 x 16 oil on panel. M'Bari, the late lion at the San Diego Zoo Photo reference San Diego Zoo
"The Last Hoorah, Mustang Round up" Acrylic on panel. Mustangs running free for the last time before they are rounded up by the BLM.
" A Group Of Mustangs" Acrylic on panel. A group of Kiger Mustangs relaxing on a prairie.
"Horse Dancer and Little Big Horse" Acrylic on board. Vincent Spiagglio and his horse in the doorway of an old log cabin.
"Mesteno" Oil on panel. Portrait of Mesteno, one of two rare Kiger Mustangs first discovered in a remote area of Oregon.
"The Congregation Sang" 36 x 24 oil on panel. This is a glorious group of rocks I saw as I was driving down the Pines to Palms Highway above Palm Springs
"The Optimist" 20 x 16 oil on panel Dexter, a friend of mine's cute dog. Phot reference Cindy Hay
"Alessandro" 14 x 12 oil on panel. Eli Santana playing the lead part of Alessandro in the Ramona Pageant
"Facing the Future" 32 x 30 oil on panel. Blackfoot Native American facing the dawn of a new day. He is dressed to fight, but the expression on his face is complicated. Photo reference Doug Worley
"In All Their Regalia" 24 x 18 oil on panel. Glenn Shelley on his paint mare Diamonde. Photo reference Andi Harmon
"The Greeting Committee" 24 x 33 oil on panel. Three curious and friendly horses greeting another over the fence. Photo reference Darice Whyte
"Unexpected Blessing" 18 x 24 oil on linen. A beautiful unexpected foal from one of Glenn Shelley's bucking horses. Andi Harmon Photo reference
"The Jingle Dancer" 24 x 18 oil on panel. This is a lovely Blackfoot Native American girl in her Jingle dress in the sunlight with wildflowers. Photo reference: Doug Worley $2800.00
"Heading Home" 24 x 18 oil on panel. My husband Dave on his horse heading home in the sunlight
$2800.00
"Maestro" (Leader of the Band" 20" x 16" oil on linen. Mustang stallion giving us the side eye. Photo reference: Karen Brommelsick
"The Favored One" 36" x 24" oil on panel. A Mustang mare basking in sunlight despite a large storm ahead. Horse photo reference: TJ Holmes
" Home" 18" x 24" oil on panel. This is where I am fortunate enough to call home, up here near Big Bear California. Hard to believe that someplace like this still exists in Southern California NFS
"And So It Begins" 14" x 12 " oil on panel. This cute little girl (Tazzy) and her pony (Beauty) show the incredible bond that starts so early between girls and horses. Photo reference: Madison Click
"House Panther" 12" x 10' oil on panel Mike Montoux's cat that recently passed away. Photo reference Mike Montoux
"Cowboy Charisma" 20" x 16" oil on panel. This is a dear friend Goerge French, who recently passed away. Boy, could he tell a tall tale. Miss him terribly.
" With Resilience and Beauty" 24" x 18" il on panel. This beautiful young girl shows an expression of strength and wisdom beyond her years. Photo reference: Karel Voepel
" Snack Divine" 18" x 24" oil on panel. A Mustang stallion eating a flower in the golden light of sunset.
Photo reference: TJ Holmes
" Sundance" 20" x 24" oil on linen. Sundance is a wild Mustang stallion, and he is walking through the flowers with the sunlight dancing off of his mane. Photo reference: TJ Holmes
" In The Moment" 20" x 24" oil on linen. A wild Mustang grazing and living in the moment. Photo reference TJ Holmes
"Bender" 10" x 8" oil on panel. A beloved Golden Retriever who belonged to our pastor. He was part of the greeting committee at church. Photo reference: Paul Christman
"Beyond The Pale" 20" x 16' oil on linen. A beautiful Andalusian stallion. Photo reference Karen Brommelsick
"Manzanita Sunset" 18" x 24" oil on panel. A rider running along ina a beautiful sunset. That view was actually out our front door in Anza, Ca.
"Unsung Cowboy" 16" x 12.5" oil on panel. This young man, Salvador Baneulos, is quite a horseman, and an actor in the Ramona Pageant
"Coastal Eddy" 18" x 24" oil on panel. This is a shot of the colorful waters off of the central coast of California, near Paso Robles
"The Opportunist" 12.5" x 18" oil on panel. A wiley Coyote in the snow
"Under the Willow" 24" x 18" oil on linen. A young Cheyenne woman standing under a willow tree in dappled sunlight. Photo reference: Karen Voepel
"Bobbi and Scooter" 16" x 12.5" oil on panel. Bobbi and her mule are inseparable. She was riding in a parade in Bishop. Photo reference K. Lewis
"Good Kitty" 11.5" x 14" oil on panel. A mountain lion languishing in the shade, minding her own business. Photo reference: US Forest Service
"Youthful Aspirations" 12" x 18' oil on panel. Zane Taylor is hanging out at the rodeo, watching the events. Photo reference: Andi Harmon
"The Good Father" 10" x 8" oil on linen. This is Shadow, one of the beloved Bald Eagles of Big Bear Lake, Ca. He would help incubate the eggs in the nest, even wen they were "duds".
Photo reference: FFOBBL
"Rocky Situation" 30" x 36" oil on panel. Mike Thomas running from the others who are out to get him. Lucerne Valley in the background
"Strong Medicine" 17.5" x 17.5" oil on panel. Steve Alvarez is a Yaqui Native American and he was performing in the Ramona Pageant in San Jacinto, Ca. NFS
"El Vaquero" 18" x 24" oil on panel. Salvador Baneulos is a wonderful horseman and is also an actor in the Ramona Pageant. He is riding his stallion Guerro.
"Lil' Pistol" 12" x 12" oil on panel. This little girl, Sterling. is already hooked on horses and is tough.
"All Dolled Up" 24" x 24" oil on panel. Sarah and her horse Reba are in full regalia as they rope the calves for branding. Andi Harmon Photo reference
"Maestro" 20" x 16" oil on linen. A Stallion with a defiant look in his eye.. he is definitely the leader of the band Photo reference Karen Brommelsick
"Mane Attraction" 20 x 16" oil on panel 2 Mustangs taking a drink at the water's edge, the mane of one of them overlapping the other's neck. Photo TJ Holmes
"Moment of Tranquility" 40" x 30" oil on linen. A Cheyenne woman overlooking her homeland by horseback in the sunset. Photo Karen Voepel
"Gold Dust Sunset" 36" x 44" oil on panel. A group of Mustangs in the dusty sunset
"He's a Mule Man" 24" x 18" oil on panel. Michael Lewis is truly a mule man
"Man of Many Colors" 16" x 12" oil on linen
"Masters of Camouflage" 24" x 36" oil on panel. This is a scene right out of Big Bear. It is what I saw one evening during monsoon season last year. The wild burros seem to camouflage themselves in the sunset.
"Chase in the Morning" 36" x 24" oil on panel. This man is a Lakota Native American who was photographed in 1901. The reference photo was a black and white photo taken by Frank Rinehart, who happens to be a friend of mine's distant cousin. Cindy Boing is an amazing photographer, so it must be genetic.
"Path of Light" 18" x 24" oil on linen. This is a group of people who are actors in the amazing Ramona Pageant that just had it's 100th anniversary last month.
"Thank You" 14" x 11" oil on linen. This is a friend who is a Viet Nam Veteran. The look on his face says it all. They all deserve our thanks and respect.
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"Pancho Villa" Acrylic on canvas. A horse and rider running silhouetted against a sweeping sunset.
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