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Here are the Artists’ Stories:

FROSTED BLACK MAGIC:
Artist: Lorna Matsuda

Winter 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of The Trail of Painted Ponies. With that in mind, this artist created a sparkling tribute to a two-decade exploration of the creative possibilities of the horse as a canvas for creative expression with a gleaming, jet-black horse in a triumphant pose with a frosted coating of snow that shines like rare jewels, as precious as the joy the Painted Ponies have brought to collectors over the years. “Frosted Black Magic” was the winner of The Trail’s art competition honoring this milestone.

OCEAN DREAMS:
Artist: Kathleen Longueil

The artistic inspiration for a Painted Pony often comes at unexpected times. This artist was enjoying a meal at a favorite restaurant in Maui when she noticed a picture on the wall of a woman wearing a beautiful flower lei around her neck. Her look was both calming and relaxing, a feeling the artist wanted to recreate by imagining a beautiful lei-draped horse walking along the beaches of Maui, taking in the soothing sounds of the ocean waves.

PRIDE OF THE RED NATION:
Artist: Lorna Matsuda

While he sat smoking the sacred pipe with Sitting Bull for the last time, Chief Crazy Horse is quoted as saying, “The Red Nations shall rise again and it shall be a blessing for a sick world; a world filled with broken promises, selfishness and separations; a world longing for light again.” Masked and wearing a ceremonial buffalo hide dyed red with the juices of wild berries and adorned with feathers and beads, “Pride of the Red Nations” stands as an icon of the Plains Indian Culture itself.

LAKOTA:  SORRY SOLD OUT
Artist: Laura Robinson

The Lakota Indians were known for their fierce defense of their traditional tribal lands, the most legendary example being the defeat of General Custer at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. They were also known to have a special relationship with their horses, seeing them as brothers who would fight beside them in times of war. Here, “Lakota” rears majestically, letting his warrior rider know he is ready for battle.

APPY TRAILS:
Artist: Lorna Matsuda

As unique as its spotted coloring, the Appaloosa has proven to be a versatile breed. Its muscular build, durability, and willing nature make it a cherished family member good for trail riding, and ready at a moment’s notice to help a cowboy head out to round up stray cattle.

RAIN DANCER:
Artist: Courtney Moore

For weeks on end, the sun bakes the earth under a sweltering heat, until at last it cries for relief. Mother Nature hears the call and sends Rain Dancer, a horse of majestic beauty that possesses elemental powers, to the rescue. At the beckoning of her echoing neigh, a Thunderbird appears, beating its feathered wings and carrying clouds as it rapidly ascends to the sky and circles the plains. The clouds grow darker in color. And then, with a thunderclap, a storm floods the thirsty earth that sings with thankfulness for the gift from Rain Dancer.

 

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