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Heaven Hold Us (Medicine Hat #12)

"Heaven Hold Us (Medicine Hat #12)," 20" x 24" x 1-1/2", acrylics on museum quality cradeled panel with image painted around the side, so no need to frame unless you wish. This original painting is $999 plus s&h to the first one asking nicely. Inquire directly to me - I take personal checks, paypal, venmo and will arrange payment plans.

The Medicine Hat paintings began as an exploration of what horses have meant to me over my lifetime. I figured out all along that they - horses - have been a safety net for my love. They don't judge or expect anything in return or withhold their attention. And I felt worthy when in their presence. Whether I was imagining it while making art/reading stories/watching horse races or simply blessed to actually be in their company.

The last couple days I was blessed to be in this one's company. She has provided a lovely escape from the snow and ice and winds howling about outside. And reminds me that feeling loved is one of the highest, holiest honors.

As these paintings sell (which three have in the last week - thank you so much!), I will add them to my FineArtAmerica site. This is where you can order prints and a variety of other objects featuring my art - this link takes you to the pieces I've recently uploaded. You don't have to be able to afford an original in order to enjoy my artwork in your home. Take a peek - there's over 200 images there, waiting just for you. Because of your support via buying an original, sharing my work via social media, referrals for commissioned portraits, or purchasing reproductions, that I'm here, still painting. And still dreaming of horses.

Thanks, as always, for following along with my art journey,
Warmly, Kim
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