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Juried Equine Exhibition!!



FROM TOP:  "Chestnut Plains," 6" x 8"; "Lashes & Corkscrews," 6" x 8"; and "Black," 8" x 16"; equine paintings, all in acrylic on canvasboard, each available for purchase.
 
I received notice that the above paintings were juried into the esteemed Third Annual Dancing Horse Farm Equine Art Exhibition. The exhibition will be held at the world class Dancing Horse Farm in Lebanon, Ohio from May 2nd through May 10th, 2009. This will overlap with the farm's Spring Fling Weekend, a horse show with Dressage, Combined Test and Fun Classes. For more information, please visit Dancing Horse Farm's website.
 
These paintings have been exquisitely framed in custom moldings and will be available for purchase through Dancing Horse Farm. Inquiries may come via email to the exhibition coordinators.
 
Meanwhile, per Painting a Dog a Day rituals of year's past, I will be creating new equine paintings during Derby Week, which is the first week in May. Want to nominate your horse for inclusion? Please do! Photos (non-flash please) may be sent to ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com. Meanwhile stay tuned to the Painting a Dog a Day project for your Kentucky Derby dose of horse art and virtual mint juleps, no fancy hat required.
 
Thank you so much for your continued support of my artwork!
Now, back to vacation mode -
Kim

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  1. Julie, I appreciate your sharing your thoughts with me. I am working on a second volume which will include what I consider to be the highlights from the second year of daily paintings - that being 2008. Theresa plays a big part in this year - her story and images are some of the most compelling. I hope that you continue to find inspiration in them. THank you so much!Kim Santini

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  2. Joannah - thanks so much! don't hesitate to ask any questions!

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