Black Tie Affair

Of all the heavy horses the Percheron is probably the most lively and dynamic breed, qualities which are further enhanced by a particularly friendly disposition.

PaintingsDeborah NelsonSeptember 20, 1999Art, Draft Horse, Horse, Oil Painting, Team Driving

Morning Thunder

A group of riding friends and I spent a weekend in Fraser, Colorado with our horses.

PaintingsDeborah NelsonJune 26, 1999Art, Horse, Oil Painting

The Making of "Like Father, Like Son"

It was a year before Deborah met the horses in "Like Father, Like Son." Under ideal circumstances this artist spends time visiting with the owners, interacting with the horses, photographing, sketching, and observing their mannerisms and personalities.

PaintingsDeborah NelsonMay 8, 1999Art, Draft Horse, Horse, Oil Painting, Team Driving, Background Stories

Like Father, Like Son

These two beautiful Belgians are my favorite team to paint. I have taken many of them and have plans for them to appear in more paintings.

PaintingsDeborah NelsonMay 8, 1999Art, Draft Horse, Horse, Oil Painting, Team Driving

The Dance

Early on a winter morning after a fresh snow fall, my friend, Gary Wilson, phoned and said he would not letthe pasture horses out of the barn until I could get to the ranch with my camera.

PaintingsDeborah NelsonMarch 17, 1999Art, Horse, Oil Painting

Mom! He's Touching Me!

I watchedthe first day of school for about a dozen young colts at a ranch in Larkspur, Colorado.

PaintingsDeborah NelsonJanuary 22, 1999Art, Horse, Oil Painting

Hey Baby

The chestnut horse on the left is my own half Arab/half paint mare. "Hey Baby" is the greeting that Iuse when walking up to her.

PaintingsDeborah NelsonOctober 6, 1998Art, Horse, Oil Painting

April Snow "Robin"

Robin was my horse and was 25 years old at the time I painted her portrait. I thought it a fitting celebration for her first 25 years. She brings me such joy and companionship. We ride for hours in the local hills enjoying the Rocky Mountain scenery and wildlife

PaintingsDeborah NelsonApril 6, 1998Art, Horse, Oil Painting, Portrait

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