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White Horses

Acrylics on paper. This is a painting way out of my normal comfort zone. I have a problem with horses - they always seem to look like dragons when I paint them! However, I wanted to do this in memory of my late mother. As a child, she always used to ask me if I could see the white horses when we were at the seaside. Often times now, when I watch the wild Atlantic, I do see the white horses and I feel my Mum by my side.

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Maria Mills 31 Jan 2010

What a wonderful story. I know your Mother is very proud.

Artist Reply: Thankyou so much for all your lovely comments on my work Maria - I really appreciate you taking time to leave such great compliments :o))

Patricia Brett 04 Jan 2009

These horses don't look like dragons! They're wonderful, wild, & free!

Sharlene Bruce 07 Nov 2008

Beautiful story, Jacki, and this painting sums it up perfectly. I live near the sea and know exactly what you mean! ;)

Artist Reply: Thankyou again, Sharlene............this was a very emotional painting for me :o))

Lizzy Forrester 20 Jun 2008

Wow, Jacki. amazing!!! - I feel I can hear the splashing of hooves in the water, fabulous imagination ...... really magical. LIzzy x

Artist Reply: Thankyou so much Lizzy...as you probably gathered, this painting meant a lot to me :o))

Nira Dabush 05 Jun 2008

Magical and such splendid artwork , Jacki.. WOW!

Hugo Revuelta 27 May 2008

Very crative. The horses are perfect.

Artist Reply: Thanks a million for your kind words, Hugo......but I'll never be 100 percent happy with the horses.........maybe I'm too critical of my own work :o))

Dawn Sharpe 18 May 2008

Beautifull, wonderfull imagination

Artist Reply: Thanks a million for your kind words, Dawn :o))

kevin rollins 09 May 2008

i think you should paint more horses! love this painting, brilliant work!

Artist Reply: Thanks a million for your kind praise, Kevin.....i still think theres a hint of dragon about them tho :o))

MJ Mitchell 25 Apr 2008

The horses are beautiful, I think proportioned very well - I see no dragon looking resemblance here! Beautiful sentiment with/for your Mother!

Robin Mead 14 Apr 2008

Excellent work..So beautiful and ethereal..I love your style....

Ross Loudon 20 Mar 2008

Its like looking into a dream

Artist Reply: thankyou so much Ross - i think thats possibly the nicest thing anyone has ever said about one of my paintings :o))

Jodi Keys 16 Mar 2008

Absolutely stunning! very well done!

Artist Reply: Many thanks for your lovely comments on my work, Jodi - I wish my horses were as lovely as yours are :o))

annette steens 11 Mar 2008

a most beautiful painting!!!!!!

Artist Reply: Thankyou for your compliment Annette - I wish the horses were better though!

Neil Higgs 06 Mar 2008

Wow...very nice painting. I think they look great.

Lili Segal 04 Mar 2008

Great work, Jacki! Wonderful tribute to your late mother!

Artist Reply: Thanks for your kind comments, Lili. I hope I managed to make this painting as special as my Mum was to me :o)

Dianne McGrath 04 Mar 2008

Oh, Jacki, no dragons here ~~~ they are perfect!! And your words of watching the Atlantic touched my heart ( & brought a tear to my eyes). This is just wonderful!!

Artist Reply: Thanks for your kind comments on White Horses and Storm Brewing, Dianne. I'm so glad the horses don't look like dragons - my Mum loved horses as well as the sea so this painting is so fitting :o)

donald penwell 03 Mar 2008

great job on this one the details and colors are fantastic

Artist Reply: Thanks for your kind comments, Donald. They are much appreciated as this is a special painting for me :o)

Pat Abbott 03 Mar 2008

Lovely and enchanting.

Artist Reply: Thanks for your kind comments on "White Horses" Pat. This painting means a lot to me :o)