Sweet Mare Studio

An amazing capture from my brother, Dan!! Enjoy!!! Daniel J. Cox Natural Exposures

A red-billed oxpecker sits patiently on the back of a zebra. These little birds are responsible for helping many African animals reduce the ticks that infest so many animals in the African bush. I shot a short story for National Geographics Children's magazine back in the 90s on how pesticides were reducing oxpecker numbers dramatically. You can see a gallery of images from that piece here https://archive.naturalexposures.com/proofing/G0000VZMFA4y9XtA

47 Degrees Art Gallery opens on Friday!! 186 Alger Smith Rd., Knife River, MN 55609, Hours-Fri-Sun, 10-5

OPENING FRIDAY! And these incredible pals have been working behind the scenes for hours and hours to get things cleaned up and ready! Xoxoxoxo Thank you so much Jean, Gail, Lu.

So this piece is 98% done. I will, no doubt, add some things, take some things away, enhance here, tone down there. No title yet. Leaning toward something about a fairy garden. Ideas anyone? 🧚 🌸🌷💖
Does anyone else do this when they “finish” a painting or come to the “end” of a creative project?
When someone buys an original from me they get a painting that is different than what is seen in social media photographs. Basically about 2% different. Because I always change a few things after getting to the point where I want to be done. I like doing this so that the owner of the original has the very one and only image that exists. Even reproductions are not the exact same as what the original ends up being. They are ever so slightly different.

Playing with Art Rooms app. It’s so fun to see how a painting might look in different settings.
Artrooms App
Sundance Catalog

•“Chestnut Dreams”
•16”x40”x1.5”
•Mixed media painting available
•Also offered as canvas
reproductions

So this happened today!! 19 art pieces gracing the lovely french blue grey walls of Lake Avenue Restaurant! Stop in, have a bite to eat and drink. Enjoy art and the Canal Park community! It’s wonderful! Many thanks to Danette Kealy for inviting me and curating the exhibit!

(Check out Danette’s amazing art!)

Brand new chiffon scarves have arrived to the studio! Wearable art perfect for Spring!🌸💕

Another gnarly bloom. These are some of my very favorite to paint. Such interesting lines and shapes.

A NEW painting in the works! This is the very beginning/underpainting. Stay tuned! My goal is to end up with many shades of warm browns, creams, whites everywhere-including a chestnut horse. 😃
Wish me luck!! 🤎🤍🩶🧡

OPEN Today 10-5, tomorrow 10-12
Stop in for a cheerful visit!

Ava, Leah and I made an appearance in this lovely United States Dressage Federation gallery titled “Like a Fine Wine.” Our photo is the second to the last. As the title implies, Ava and I are aging like a fine wine. That’s ok with us, we didn’t notice. We just keep working together and enjoying each other’s company. Can’t get much better than that. Thank you USDF.

Like Fine Wine – Part Two - YourDressage.org USDF is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year! In November & December, we are shining the spotlight on riders who have also reached this milestone.

🖤🩶🤍 She’s home! Home meaning Lizzard’s Art Gallery, Duluth, MN. “Evening Vespers” is a 30x40 inch mixed media painting with a gorgeous wood frame. Visit Lizzard’s beautiful gallery. You will be impressed!