Christi Gillis Khalil Art

Just completed portrait commission.

Wonderful Embroidery on Tulle by Kathrin Marchenko ❤
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Update: 8:20pm -
The bear is located now in the area of Onset.

At 5:30pm we were notified of the bear is in Wareham! (Cromesett, area).

If you are within this area please allow the bear to continue on its journey but feel free to update its position so people just take a few precautions like securing their pets.

Black Bears are travelers and can move as much as 20 miles per day.

Thank you for the updates and take some extra steps in protecting our visitors voyage!!

US dressage recently lost one of its greats. Throughout her equestrian career, Carol Lavell set an example of how hard work, persistence, and nose-to-the-grindstone-style commitment can make goals become a reality. In this reprint from Sidelines Magazine, USDF President George Williams pays tribute to this Olympian and reflects on her impact on our sport: https://yourdressage.org/2023/05/23/a-tribute-to-dressage-olympian-carol-lavell/

Pictured: Carol Lavell with her Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame inducted horse, Gifted. Photo by Mary Phelps

Hack!

Hack for function
Hack for fun
Hack for soundness
Rain or sun

Hack for fitness
Hack to be strong
Hack for variety
You won’t go wrong

Hack for happiness
Hack for the hills
Hack for longevity
Develop your skills!

Hack! ❤️

I’ve heard some riders tell me that because they’ve purchased a schoolmaster they expect the horse to teach them, to tell them when they’re wrong and when they’re right. The problem in that comes when that rider is wrong and she ends up untraining her nicely trained horse, sometimes very quickly. Horses aren’t computers, where once they’re programmed right, they never leave their program. They’re constantly evolving, even in the hands of the most experienced trainers👇

Read more : https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/no-one-can-train-a-dressage-horse-alone/

Reiner Klimke told us:
"Contact does not mean that by pulling the reins we will have it. The horse should step into the contact and establish an outline corresponding to the respective pace; an outline within which it can best develop its power. This is the aim of stepping into the contact. The rider's legs, weight and hands bring the horse into a form within which it can carry itself so that it can move most comfortably. Then it will be able to move, when it is muscled up, to the best of its ability." Pic taken by Werner Ernst Read more on good contact:
https://www.horsemagazine.com/thm/2021/10/contact-what-is-good-contact/

I almost can't wait 😢

This is what the entrance to heaven looks 💝

So very pleased with how this commission turned out for Liz Howe Norton of her handsome special boy "Max". Beautifully framed and now hanging in her home. 😊 Pastel on PastelMat. ❤️

45 minute quick sketch. Trying to work with more painterly strokes and edges. Soft pastel on pastel mat.

Extremely rare atmospheric phenomenon called rainbow bridge or circumhorizontal arc: when the sun is at least 58º above horizon and ice crystals in clouds form rainbows. 😍

May 9th, 4 years ago I went to see this poor, abused little dog. He was considered the worst case abuse ever in West Los Angeles history.

When I first saw him, he was like nothing I’ve ever seen before. Matted beyond belief, 3 legs, epileptic, and brain damage. On top of that, he had lost the ball in his left hip. People would walk by and ask what that ‘thing’ was. It was heart breaking.

He had been chained up in the back of a house left to die. He had will power, though. Somehow, he made an escape… only to be hit by a car and chained back up to die again...

Continue reading ---> https://bit.ly/3xJixVC

Research Demonstrates Friesian Horses have Different Cardiac Measurements

The equine heart is an impressive organ. The heart is composed of four chambers that provide the pumping function needed to supply blood to the body. The upper chambers are called the left and right atria. The lower chambers are called the left and right ventricle. There are also various in and out flow vessels in the heart to support blood flow. In simple terms, the function of the right side of the heart (right atrium, right ventricle) is to pump blood to the lungs, where oxygen is added and carbon dioxide is removed from the blood. The function of the left side of the heart (left atrium, left ventricle) is to pump blood to the rest of the body, where oxygen and nutrients are delivered to tissues, and waste products (such as carbon dioxide) are removed. Together, the four chambers of the heart perform an impressive and complicated symphony, pumping and supplying blood to the body, every moment of every day throughout the horse’s life.

A recent study conducted by Ghent University in Belgium compared the cardiac measurements of 100 Friesians and 100 Warmbloods and found that in general, the left and right ventricle internal diameter measurements of Friesian horses were significantly smaller than those of Warmbloods. Additionally, the measurement of the heart's muscular output contractions (Fractional Shortening and Ejection Fraction) in Friesian horses was higher, indicating the heart of a Friesian horse contracts harder than a Warmblood’s heart to achieve sufficient blood output.

Research has demonstrated an “athletic heart” is linked to positive endurance related performance in horses. One study in particular found cardiac measurements, specifically left ventricle measurements, correlated with performance and showed strong heritability levels. Another study, which specifically studied fitness levels of Friesian horses, confirmed for the first time that genetics do indeed influence fitness in horses- something proven long ago in humans.

Research has confirmed Friesians have a different response to training and reach their anaerobic threshold at a lower workload than other breeds. It is possible there is a correlation between the smaller cardiac measurements of Friesian’s and aerobic endurance. Riders and trainers of Friesian horses should understand continuous exercise, particularly at the canter, might initially exceed the aerobic threshold of some Friesian horses early in their athletic conditioning. Some Friesian horses may require shorter periods of more intense aerobic exercise until they can work up to longer periods.

The Gent University study led to the publication of echocardiographic (heart ultrasound) reference intervals specific to Friesian horses. These reference intervals may be shared with your veterinarian for use when conducting clinical diagnostics of the heart.

Link to study, including echocardiographic reference intervals: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jvim.15938

References

Vernemmen, Ingrid & Lisse, Vera & van steenkiste, Glenn & van Loon, Gunther & Decloedt, Annelies. (2020). Reference values for 2‐dimensional and M‐mode echocardiography in Friesian and Warmblood horses. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 34.

M., Younes & Robert, Celine & Barrey, Eric. (2014). Genetic Component of Endurance Ability. Equine Veterinary Journal. 46.

Munsters CCBM, van den Broek J, van Weeren R, Sloet van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan MM. Young Friesian horses show familial aggregation in fitness response to a 7-week performance test. Vet J. 2013;198(1):193-199.

Well. It's finally finished. This is the very handsome "Max" owned by Liz Howe Norton. On it's way to the framer tonight.

Work in Progress

I have available for sale a limited edition print of my painting "Field of Dreams" shown below. I have remarqued it with 3 original graphite drawings. Matted and ready to go to your framer. $225
PM me to have in time for Christmas.

"Field of Dreams" is now also available in a limited edition, signed and numbered giclee print. Size 15 x 23" - $125

PM artist or email
[email protected]

The original framed painting is available for purchase. $2000.

Reference photo of PRE c**t "Imaginario V"
by permission of breeder LVA PRE Horses/photographer Randall Barr

My first cat portrait:
"Lily", pan pastels on PastelMat

"Reflection" soft pastel

My first cat portrait
"Lily", soft pastel on PastelMat

Field of Dreams limited edition print with original remarques. Available. If interested please PM me.

Latest piece.

Personal challenges and my "horse habit" have lately limited my time in the studio. But I'm getting prepared to do some sculpture again but in a different medium. Stay tuned!

"Field of Dreams" is now also available in a limited edition, signed and numbered giclee print. Size 15 x 23" - $125

PM artist or email
[email protected]

The original framed painting is available for purchase. $2000.

Reference photo of PRE c**t "Imaginario V"
by permission of breeder LVA PRE Horses/photographer Randall Barr

My latest piece
"Field of Dreams" (2019)
Soft Pastel on PastelMat
18 x 24 total size framed
Original Available for Sale, $2000

2019 winner Pembroke Artist Award
Pembroke Arts Festival

Reference photo of PRE c**t "Imaginario V"
by permission of breeder LVA PRE Horses/photographer Randall Barr

Winter blues? Portrait offer: Order a 16 x 20 portrait of your favorite canine or horse for $500.

Contact Christi Gillis Khalil @ [email protected].

Website: www.christigilliskhalil.blog

Portrait of Cleopatra WAE
(Fugitivo XII x Fabulilla MR)
Bred by WATCHMEN PRE Horses
Owned by Shaana Risley
Wellington, Florida

Commissioned by Terry Waechter

Soft Pastel on Pastel Mat 32" x 24"
by Christi Gillis Khalil

website: christigilliskhalil.blog

Commissions being accepted. Contact artist for prices

For Sale by Artist, original pastel on PastelMat 16x20

"Bandido" by Christi Gillis Khalil (selected for Top 12 in the 2018 IAHLA juried art competiton) . $1200.00
(Elise Genest photo, reference used with permission)

Inquiries:

Christi Gillis Khalil @ [email protected]

Christi Gillis Khalil Art updated their website address.

My portrait of my sweet rescued American bulldog "Quinn" was awarded "Honorable Mention" in the 2018 Pembroke Arts Festival. I think the painting reflects the love we shared. The time we had together was cut unexpectedly short, but I know we'll meet again.

I'm pleased to announce that my pastel painting "Bandido JM" has been selected into the top 12 by International Andalusian and Lusitano Association for their 2019 juried art competition. The Grand Prize winner will be announced by the end of August.

Bandido JM
2011 National Ch. Andalusian stallion
Pastel on PastelMat. 16 x 20
Elise Genest photo reference by permission

My last pastel "La Jinete" (pictured below) has been entered in the IALHA juried art competition. I'm working on a second entry. Hope I get it finished in time.

"La Jinete" (The rider)
pastel 16 x 20
(my latest)
Photo reference by permission

Pastel portrait of my late American bulldog, Quinn, who I lost last summer. She was a rescue who was so grateful for a home. We lost her in just 2 1/2 years but she will always be in my heart. This is how she would gaze at me, with so much love in her eyes. I'm pleased I was able to capture that look.

My latest commission:
Newman, owned and loved by Dr. Lydia Gray, D.V.M.