Deborah Rae Nelson
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Thunder Horse Gallery Exhibits Deborah's Paintings

Thunder Horse Gallery in Ruidoso, New Mexico is exhibiting Deborah's oil paintings: 

  • Tetons,
  • And Baby Makes Three
  • Morning Thunder

Nestled in the cool mountain pines of Southern New Mexico at nearly 7,000 feet in the Sacramento Mountains, Ruidoso's beautiful alpine setting is surrounded by over a million acres of wilderness and national forest ideal for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Have a look at the beauty that surrounds the village and enjoy the art galleries, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. Please plan to visit Ruidoso. 

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Tetons

My husband and I were driving through the valley at the base ofthe Tetons when I realized what a beautiful scene was in the foreground. We stopped and I was able to get a series of photos and sketches. This scene was one of my favorites because it hada sense of majesty and peace. There were both horses and mules grazing with wildflowers in abundance.

"Tetons" 18" x 24" oil ©2015 Deborah Rae Nelson
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And Baby Makes Three

These dapple grays headed out for work to pull the 103rd Annual Cheyenne Frontier Days hay wagon and junior got to tag along. This pint-sized paint draft colt became one of the stars when he was included in the parade festivities. Many of the foals of the working drafts are herded together in a holding corral--their day care center for the day. They neigh in high-pitch squealsand kick up their heels, displaying their protest at being separated from Mom.

"And Baby Makes Three" 24” x 36” oil ©2000 Deborah Rae Nelson
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Morning Thunder

A group of riding friends and I spent a weekend in Fraser, Colorado with our horses. At dawn on Saturday morning I caught this beautiful image of Gary Wilson's Tennessee Walker gelding, PK, warming up in the arena before heading out on trail. He "thundered" just past me, hooves pounding, and I caught a seriesphotos I was able to reference for this painting. It was a rare and fleeting moment when the lighting was perfect and the moment memorable.

"Morning Thunder" 24" x 30" oil ©1999 Deborah Rae Nelson
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