Coloring Outside the Lines - a Blog -

“Hidden Secrets” is part of a new ongoing series of collages with some mixed media, inspired by horses and spiritual beliefs and icons, using cave art and petroglyph images, and mono-types of my handmade horse cut-outs and printing plates.  These collages are created on acid free mat board, using a variety of mediums including acrylic, ink, charcoal, oil pastel, ink, pencil, rag, rice and other papers. It measures 11.5”x8.5”.   MORE: Shamanic symbols carry hidden meanings that go beyond their surface appearance.   Available unframed through The Wright Gallery.    You can also view more pieces like this one in the Collages & Abstracts of my website. Enjoy!    [...]

Soft pastel on sanded paper   [...]

"Walk This Way" is part of a new ongoing series of collages with some mixed media, inspired by horses and spiritual beliefs and icons, using cave art and petroglyph images, and mono-types of my handmade horse cut-outs and printing plates.  These collages are created on acid free mat board, using a variety of mediums including acrylic, ink, charcoal, oil pastel, ink, pencil, rag, rice and other papers. It measures 11.5”x8.5”.   MORE: The foot grounds us, creates stability, helps us progress, and serves as a reminder of our ability to navigate through life, [...]

"Earth Medicine" is part of a new ongoing series of collages with some mixed media, inspired by horses and spiritual beliefs and icons, using cave art and petroglyph images, and mono-types of my handmade horse cut-outs and printing plates.  These collages are created on acid free mat board, using a variety of mediums including acrylic, ink, charcoal, oil pastel, ink, pencil, rag, rice and other papers. It measures 11.5”x8.5”.   MORE: A medicine man or medicine woman is a traditional (folk) healer and spiritual leader who serves a community of Indigenous people of the Americas. Individual cultures have their own [...]

“Find Joy” -  is part of a new ongoing series of collages with some mixed media, inspired by horses and spiritual beliefs and icons, using cave art and petroglyph images, and mono-types of my handmade horse cut-outs and printing plates.  These collages are created on acid free mat board, using a variety of mediums including acrylic, ink, charcoal, oil pastel, ink, pencil, rag, rice and other papers. It measures 11.5”x8.5”.   MORE: Joy is an exceedingly powerful emotion and has a great effect on our horses. Horses love to feel the joy inside of us; they love our laughter, our delight, our [...]

“The Crimson Sun Captivates My Soul” is another piece in my new ongoing series of collages with some mixed media, inspired by horses and spiritual beliefs and icons, using cave art and petroglyph images, and mono-types of my handmade horse cut-outs and printing plates.  These collages are created on acid free mat board, using a variety of mediums including acrylic, ink, charcoal, oil pastel, ink, pencil, rag, rice and other papers. It measures 12.5”x9.5”.   MORE: The red sun is a symbol of transformation and renewal, a divine message that beckons us to embrace change and embrace our true selves.   Available unframed through The Wright Gallery.    You can also view [...]

“Song of Life” is part of a new ongoing series of collages with some mixed media, inspired by horses and spiritual beliefs and icons, using cave art and petroglyph images, and mono-types of my handmade horse cut-outs and printing plates.  These collages are created on acid free mat board, using a variety of mediums including acrylic, ink, charcoal, oil pastel, ink, pencil, rag, rice and other papers. It measures 11.5”x8.5”.   MORE: The spiral is a symbol of concepts like evolution, life, consciousness, creation and more…. The spiral is the eternal symbol of the creative and organizing principle at work in the universe.    Available unframed through The Wright Gallery.    You [...]

“Blue Spirit” is part of a new ongoing series of collages with some mixed media, inspired by horses and spiritual beliefs and icons, using cave art and petroglyph images, and mono-types of my handmade horse cut-outs and printing plates.  These collages are created on acid free mat board, using a variety of mediums including acrylic, ink, charcoal, oil pastel, ink, pencil, rag, rice and other papers. It measures 11.5”x8.5”.   More: Light blue is associated with acceptance and truth. It is the color of spirituality, intuition, inspiration and inner peace. The blue horse is known for its connection to the sky and the heavens. It is believed [...]

Santora Fine Art - Days 76-100 - 100 Day Project 2024 Newsletter.  See the last 25 pieces from the 100 Day Project.  Please subscribe for future updates! [...]

"It's Time to Know Who I Am" is part of a new ongoing series of collages with some mixed media, inspired by horses and spiritual beliefs and icons, using cave art and petroglyph images, and mono-types of my handmade horse cut-outs and printing plates.  These collages are created on acid free mat board, using a variety of mediums including acrylic, ink, charcoal, oil pastel, ink, pencil, rag, rice and other papers. It measures 11.5”x8.5”.   Available unframed through The Wright Gallery.    You can also view more pieces like this one in the Collages & Abstracts of my website. Enjoy!    [...]

"Dreamtime" is part of a new ongoing series of collages with some mixed media, inspired by horses and spiritual beliefs and icons, using cave art and petroglyph images, and mono-types of my handmade horse cut-outs and printing plates.  These collages are created on acid free mat board, using a variety of mediums including acrylic, ink, charcoal, oil pastel, ink, pencil, rag, rice and other papers. It measures 11.5”x8.5”.   Available unframed through The Wright Gallery.    You can also view more pieces like this one in the Collages & Abstracts of my website. Enjoy!  [...]

Environmental Impact II has been traveling since 2019.  The last stop on its agenda is the National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson Hole, WY.  I just sent out a newsletter with the courtesy installation images from the exhibition, of which I am proudly part of. The exhibition was produced and curated by David J Wagner, LLC - Environmental Impact II.   If you are anywhere near the museum, it is definitely worth the trip to see the art.  The exhibition runs until August 25. Link: Environmental Impact at the National Museum of Wildlife Art Below are a few photos...         My 4 paintings on the [...]