tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72160668052223133522024-03-05T04:20:53.974-08:00Mustang A Day Personal Challenge of LindaLMartinLinda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.comBlogger517125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216066805222313352.post-63948456264317956482016-10-26T08:41:00.001-07:002016-10-26T08:41:45.863-07:00New Blood- The Back Story of Shock Top and his Dam and Sire<b><span style="font-size: large;">Shock Top's Back Story along with the painting "New Blood" </span>Haze, Demi and Shock Top of Sand Wash Basin HMA</b><br /><br />I love telling talking with mustang people and telling the stories of the horses as they relate them to me.<br /><br /><br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL95xXg2Zej7tv-qXKflpReflVCiWh7yiN-GMPsZ84QxzZbi1FzspBFQ7NC4S1OdFFShhN97Pk6bmhH2AazjyrswiImLGjMkNaq7qbUAVgVBoOSI8p7QcrvAYfMs2Al46hoWpswpvRXIw/s1600/NewBlood-shocktop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL95xXg2Zej7tv-qXKflpReflVCiWh7yiN-GMPsZ84QxzZbi1FzspBFQ7NC4S1OdFFShhN97Pk6bmhH2AazjyrswiImLGjMkNaq7qbUAVgVBoOSI8p7QcrvAYfMs2Al46hoWpswpvRXIw/s400/NewBlood-shocktop.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Find Prints of " New Blood" on <a href="http://fineartamerica.com/featured/new-blood-linda-l-martin.html" target="_blank">Fine Art America.com</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
The story of Shock Top is very interesting. Horses in the wild form bands. Meaning usually there is a stallion, a mare and their offspring. Bands tend to be very fluid especially when the Range becomes over crowded and there is not enough territory for the horses to stay spread out. In the case of range stallion Davy G he had a mare a foal and one day a domestic horse the photographers named Demi showed up abandoned on the range.<br /><br />No one knew where Demi came from or who abandoned her but it was very apparent that she was a beautiful well bred horse so the local BLM office put an add in the paper saying that she had been found. And that they were seeking someone to claim the mare. The only thing is that she was not branded. Thus there was no record anywhere of her or her owners. Some suspected she simply escaped. Some thought maybe a family relocated from the east where there was not branding law. Others wondered if perhaps she had been stolen and because of her distinct markings they decided it was safer just to let her go on public land. <br /><br />There was no doubt that she was not wild as she willingly approached anyone and knew what apples were. A little known fact: Wild horses have no clue what domestic horse food is and they have to be taught to accept it. It has to be done slowly to not cause colic or ulcers.<br /><br />Davy G quickly adopted Demi into his family with his older mare Yarrow. All the time that Demi was with the small band she never came into foal. Then one day tragedy struck the small band. The mighty stallion Davy G or Davy Greasewood was mortally injured and had to be destroyed.<br /><br />As often happens in the wild there is always a stallion waiting in the wings to take over when a band stallion is old, growing weak, or dies. Sometimes violent fighting occurs and the new stallion drives the mares away. In the case of Davy G. The sorrel stallion Haze waited patiently until the mares were ready to leave and simply walked in and took over. The following year Shock Top was born with his brilliant chestnut red and white splashes of color. <br /><br />A lot of people who do not know wild horses very well and only see them in movies or read about them in books do not understand that rarely do bands stay together for longer than 3 or 4 years. This helps preserve the diversity of the band and keeps them healthy. It has other benefits as well because the older horses will teach the younger horses how to survive in the wild. <br /><br /><b>You can contact me directly about originals or commissions of your
favorite horse of course and if I have a story about that horse and
where he came from I will absolutely share it. To contact me directly email me at:<a href="mailto:info@llmartin.com" target="_blank"> info@llmartin.com</a></b><br /><br />Reference photos for this painting came from John Wagner a frequent photographer of the Sand Wash Basin Herd in Colorado.<br /><br />Linda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216066805222313352.post-71183821439546175072016-03-30T11:21:00.004-07:002016-03-30T11:21:52.267-07:00PJ of Sand Wash Basin HMA Mustang A Day Challenge painting 456<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXTDOtJ68ofRXp90PfEJ757JJscWyrEKTeoJrIKr4l6w4xrSQ3NfECfrtwnC8JxidHI1ubm9aAvLdKzDmIQpxsJXaMkrsSBnRdidOoJ8pLR8ONQ7-vcc1JAGlhLxNCQZ6oqaqVX5HIGKc/s1600/pjfinish.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXTDOtJ68ofRXp90PfEJ757JJscWyrEKTeoJrIKr4l6w4xrSQ3NfECfrtwnC8JxidHI1ubm9aAvLdKzDmIQpxsJXaMkrsSBnRdidOoJ8pLR8ONQ7-vcc1JAGlhLxNCQZ6oqaqVX5HIGKc/s400/pjfinish.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">PJ ( AKA Picasso Junior) <br />Young Stallion of Sand Wash Basin HMA<br />Oil on Canvas Board<br />11 by 14<br />by Linda L Martin<br />$350 USD<br />Reference photographer John Wagner<br />to purchase:<br /><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/274374286/pj-wild-horse-of-sand-wash-basin">https://www.etsy.com/listing/274374286/pj-wild-horse-of-sand-wash-basin</a><br />or <br /><a href="mailto:info@llmartin.com">info@llmartin.com</a> ( write painting in the subject line)</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />Linda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216066805222313352.post-47365466975703118782016-03-30T09:24:00.001-07:002016-03-30T09:53:14.303-07:00Update on Lightning: Painting Number 6 Mustang A Day Challenge<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQb4dZbqEgoyWXApPOeoWSqwfQTk4xfAtUoYmSQ_yHUxIp-eQVxBBJDLMdQVcWdtMckizplRi0vDNtnG6Bp9ST95V5-sx5X_hJ4vdzrhF1TC4WsaOPVGIZz98J0kodMG3BEt4sMIm7RJs/s1600/Lightening.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQb4dZbqEgoyWXApPOeoWSqwfQTk4xfAtUoYmSQ_yHUxIp-eQVxBBJDLMdQVcWdtMckizplRi0vDNtnG6Bp9ST95V5-sx5X_hJ4vdzrhF1TC4WsaOPVGIZz98J0kodMG3BEt4sMIm7RJs/s320/Lightening.jpg" width="258" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Lightning"<br />
Originial Acrylic painting on canvas board<br />
10 by 8 inches<br />
$265.00</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Thanks to the many advocates and photographers following the Sand Wash
Basin HMA in North West Colorado I have been able to follow through
personal contact and on Facebook the many wild horses of this herd. <br />
<br />
Lightning
is among my favorites. This past winter he passed away of old age on
the range where he was born. He was well over 20 years of age before he
finally lost his band. The following is what I wrote regarding this
magnificent stallion when I first posted this original painting in
2010:<br />
<br />
"Lighting is a very flashy black pinto horse with what
appears to be a large white dagger on his face in the form of a blaze
then a lighting mark on his left side neck and stomach. He has other
white markings too. Lighting is a perfect example of the ever changing
circumstances of the band stallions. Last year, according to heard
watchers at Sand Wash Basin HMA, he had a small band of mares and foals,
however by this summer one by one each mare had been stolen by other
stallions. "<br />
<br />
Later in his life in the months before his death,
Lightening began to pal around with Picasso, one of the most famous wild
pinto stallions in the west and certainly in Colorado. By this time
Picasso had lost his mares as well and the two stallions kept each other
company. They were seen frequently together on the range. It occurred
to me as I heard and read the stories and observations, this is the way
really long living wild stallions live in retirement. Rarely are wild
horses, even stallions, alone and friendless in nature.<br />
<br />
You can read more about Lightning and the other horses in the challenge on the Mustang A Day Blog:<br />
<a href="http://mustangadaychallenge.blogspot.com/2010/12/lighting-of-sand-wash-basin-hma-mustang.html" target="_blank">http://mustangadaychallenge.blogspot.com/2010/12/lighting-of-sand-wash-basin-hma-mustang.html</a><br />
Special Thanks to Nancy Roberts for the reference photography of Lightning.<br />
<br />
<br />
See more of the Paintings I have done in collaboration with the Wild Horse Photographers and advocates here: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MustangADayChallenge?section_id=10096928&ref=shopsection_leftnav_2" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/shop/MustangADayChallenge?section_id=10096928&ref=shopsection_leftnav_2</a><br />
<br />
Thank you for looking. ~Linda
Linda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216066805222313352.post-22548010189173287512015-06-13T17:10:00.002-07:002015-06-13T17:10:45.048-07:00Shock Top and Demi Mustang A Day Challenge Painting #455<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-nsNPKWTZPWWfl_Xo9FT-L1JveJUCancK3N8sf_acxTY6OfOrs_wxLdXdiliSa7D0C1wxwVw9NX6A_JKqPnJeVZFYa_2Ynf3PZgv5HiDVJhC5MG8i-gBAOeylteMPjAAJUM4i3H1qyJM/s1600/demi-shoktop1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-nsNPKWTZPWWfl_Xo9FT-L1JveJUCancK3N8sf_acxTY6OfOrs_wxLdXdiliSa7D0C1wxwVw9NX6A_JKqPnJeVZFYa_2Ynf3PZgv5HiDVJhC5MG8i-gBAOeylteMPjAAJUM4i3H1qyJM/s400/demi-shoktop1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Demi and Shock Top</b></span><br />5 by 7 inches <br />Watercolor<br />by LindaLMartin<br /><br />Reference Photos by John H Wagner<br />$75.00 or Best offer<br />info@llmartin.com<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />Linda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216066805222313352.post-56723180961016874752015-06-06T14:12:00.001-07:002015-06-06T14:33:42.940-07:00"New Blood" 2014 Colt "Shock Top" - Mustang A Day Challenge Painting #454 <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXeEAIW9yVfedom7GS2i1Y6Y8q-nhyphenhyphenwTV2pkL3PePdgGLm7rjUITDcohiuZnuRNtH-PSps3_FxX8vdqreeJK4owK5MxexudghxVYtWWPJl8ZIAPt9odp_gYKW2gbHaqIIFwDorgowtaoI/s1600/img189a100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXeEAIW9yVfedom7GS2i1Y6Y8q-nhyphenhyphenwTV2pkL3PePdgGLm7rjUITDcohiuZnuRNtH-PSps3_FxX8vdqreeJK4owK5MxexudghxVYtWWPJl8ZIAPt9odp_gYKW2gbHaqIIFwDorgowtaoI/s320/img189a100.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>"New Blood"</b><br /><i>"Shock Top"<br />Of Sand Wash Basin</i><br />Dam: Demi the Domestic Horse<br />Sire: Haze Mustang Wild Horse of Sand Wash Basin<br />8 by 10 Inches Watercolor<br />by Linda L Martin<br />$400.00<br />Prints Available on Fine Art America<br />Click Here: <a href="http://fineartamerica.com/featured/new-blood-linda-l-martin.html" target="_blank">NEW BLOOD</a><br /><br />Photo references by John W. Wagner</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />Linda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216066805222313352.post-32534412794073642162014-12-04T10:45:00.002-08:002016-03-30T09:52:52.781-07:00Mother's Love - Cheyenne and Laramie of Sand Wash Basin HMA MADC painting #453<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8EzFlrWaMv5hmLEpxAGik6gP8-OWyEBqQSOiALREtPC0kgQK6MJIi7LfcOzONu8ZLDWKnXHxEZjFdG8eEmk6V_fRrlMvTv220_pRFjatJKoqcKGyG-ZxJlp2zVE_9ucRE0fcRqfCQ3l4/s1600/New+Born-+Laramie-Cheyenne.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8EzFlrWaMv5hmLEpxAGik6gP8-OWyEBqQSOiALREtPC0kgQK6MJIi7LfcOzONu8ZLDWKnXHxEZjFdG8eEmk6V_fRrlMvTv220_pRFjatJKoqcKGyG-ZxJlp2zVE_9ucRE0fcRqfCQ3l4/s1600/New+Born-+Laramie-Cheyenne.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>"Mother's Love"</b></span><br />
Cheyenne and her 2014 foal Laramie<br />
Of Sand Wash Basin<br />
5 by 7 inches Watercolor<br />
by Linda L Martin Artist<br />
Reference Photos by John Wagner<br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><b>SOLD</b></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
This gentle mare, Cheyenne and her 2014 foal by Corona, one of the premier and well recognized stallions of Sand Wash Basin HMA, are completely unaware of the controversy surrounding their circumstances. <br />
<br />
Since the last round up this herd of horses on approximately 160,000 acres of high desert along with seasonal sheep and a healthy number of native wild life have been thriving even in drought. They also have undergone a slower than usual population increase.<br />
<br />
In 2008 the last round up brought their numbers down to less than 200. These well loved and well visited horses have been documented by an army of photographers who track their bands, locations and changes in health and interactions. Some thought it an inhumane activity to round up the horses then pull some of the oldest most prolific mares and inject them with PZP. <br />
<br />
PZP has been successfully used in birth control in wild horses since the 1970s in Maryland by the National Park Service. In Maryland and Virginia also it has been used to control deer populations in areas where hunting was not an option for more urban habitats. <br />
<br />
This administration of the drug was over seen by the Humane Society of the United States. The main operative who darted and observed the horses in the early stages also happened to be someone who was passionately in love with the herd. Her goal from my conversations with her was to find a way that this herd did not have to be rounded up again due to over crowding so the herd could remain healthy and thrive in the wild.<br />
<br />
What a lot of people now involved in Wild Horse Advocacy do not know is that it was less than 25 years ago that this herd and all the wild life was devastated by a killing drought and under-management of the wild horses on the Sand Wash Basin. I had the opportunity to correspond with one of the locals who witnessed first hand the devastation. " Once elk thrived there in herds as big as the horses today, and deer too. There were plenty of wild life and forage. Then the populations began to grow in the wild horses. The droughts came and animals began diing. It was horrible. You have never seen anything as awful as all those beautiful animals laying all over the dried ground for miles." She told me that neither the deer or the elk populations have recovered since that terrible time.<br />
<br />
The problem and also the benefit of Sand Wash Basin is that it is ranch locked. In fact there is a boundary fence completely surrounding the entire range with gates and cattle guards to keep domestics out and wild in. Except when the snow drifts over the fences in winter or the populations increase to the point where young wild horses in search of territories and mares are forced over ( or sometimes through) the fences and on to ranch lands. This did in fact begin happening as the wild horse populations began to reach past their sustainable numbers in late 2012 and 2014. <br />
<br />
Before 2008 The Sand Wash Basin herd was rounded up every 3 years to keep the populations in check. It was at the 2008 round up that 62 mares were given the PZP. In 2012 it was discovered that the herd population had indeed slowed in growth and doses were given that year as well using darting. The 2012 round up was cancelled.<br />
<br />
Cheyenne was one of the mares that was a prime candidate of the birth control drug. She was an older mare and a long time lead mare to prominent and prolific band stallion Corona. Her last foal was born in 2009( it is believed she was in foal when administered the drug) and her offspring that year is the well known young stallion Tripod. <br />
<br />
Tripod is one of the reasons that many of the new advocates who have come to love this herd do not want the herd rounded up again. Tripod was crippled soon after birth. And while he has surprised everyone by thriving and even challenging other stallions, the likely hood that he would survive a round up with his lame leg is very remote. In all likely hood he would be destroyed humanely if a round up were to occure. <br />
<br />
This year, 2014, was the first year that Cheyenne has produced a foal since 2009. Her beautiful daughter, Laramie, is a creamello with blue eyes and the spitting image of her big brother Tripod. <br />
<br />
In the words of Nancy Roberts, a long time advocate of this herd and who introduced them to me through her blog and facebook page: "<b><i>Long may they run!</i></b>"<br />
<br />
A special thanks to the Wild Horse Advocates of Sand Wash basin(SWAT), Great Escape Mustang Sanctuary, and all those who have taken the time to share with me about this herd since 2009. Thank you. To John Wagner wild horse and wild life photographer, thank you again for the reference shots.<br />
<br />
If you would like to become part of the solution for the Sand Wash Basin Herd please connect with the Sand Wash Advocate Team on their Facebook Page:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/sandwashadvocate" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/sandwashadvocate</a>To see more photos and stories on going as well as the photos of mares PZP'd in 2008 you can follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sand-Wash-Basin-Wild-Horses/101181969939406">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sand-Wash-Basin-Wild-Horses/101181969939406</a>Linda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216066805222313352.post-56269091443622269752014-12-04T09:39:00.001-08:002014-12-04T10:47:35.629-08:00The Little Princess - Laramie of Sand Wash Basin HMA MADC painting #452<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjf0BfrJ4ihK4EyhSw-T4uhV9cKS4SmAvApgQSgbyifp2UySFEta_fYwwaHvMeVaf3azG-KOeAHpcSgpJ5IqdZhNFtBUggiVREyMlGP7Wjvk-DUJSC6sOrgWg0qSCg4z89xQyzMcPUW0I/s1600/Laramie+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjf0BfrJ4ihK4EyhSw-T4uhV9cKS4SmAvApgQSgbyifp2UySFEta_fYwwaHvMeVaf3azG-KOeAHpcSgpJ5IqdZhNFtBUggiVREyMlGP7Wjvk-DUJSC6sOrgWg0qSCg4z89xQyzMcPUW0I/s320/Laramie+7.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>"The Little Princess </b></span></span>"<br />
with<br />
Dam Cheyene and Sire Corona<br />
2014 foal of Sand Wash Basin HMA<br />
Photo references John Wagner<br />
8 by 10 inches Watercolor<br />
by Linda L Martin<br />
Prints and Painting available<br />
info@llmartin.com for more information.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Linda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216066805222313352.post-31403363739560990852014-10-01T19:03:00.001-07:002014-10-01T19:03:54.901-07:00Van Gogh son of Picasso Mustang A Day Challenge painting 451<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> Surprising Turn of Events Re-unties Iconic Wild Horse to His Legacy of a Son.</b></span></span><br />
<b> While range drama is not for the faint of heart, heart warming is also a factor in watching the saga of American wild horses almost any place in North America. Painting 451, of Van Gogh and his Sire, Picasso, and first time dam, Robin, represents a little of both. <br /><br />Surprisingly, last year 2-year-old fillies walked away from their bands to be a part of the harem of this 25plus- year-old wild stallion. However, sometime in early summer, fans of the Sand Wash Basin, Colorado HMA herd were distraught to hear that this icon and well photographed aging stallion, had lost his entire band of young mares, As well as his steady lead mare Mingo.<br /><br />Yet, soon after Van Gogh was born his dam, Robin, by the band stallion Eagle and out of his lead mare Lark, snuck away from her "captor" stallion and found her way back, colt in tow, to Picasso. One of the images by Range Photographer John Wagner, shows the profile view of the colt, sporting the same definitive roman nose as his sire, as well as his distinctly similar pinto markings.<br /><br />Presenting "Van Gogh"</b><br />
<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2MXPIpf-n2pN-SUI7yu1XOeIBAYRjsx-36vl92-oqJ87nR4BNtAGq7vHh5G03UVfvSwAgTRPoqjoVTFjUnf-6j18dViJDFWxEzU-G87k5FlXeLBmcvKsI0MsgC0fmty4jf5-TcN9O33Q/s1600/Vangoghfini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2MXPIpf-n2pN-SUI7yu1XOeIBAYRjsx-36vl92-oqJ87nR4BNtAGq7vHh5G03UVfvSwAgTRPoqjoVTFjUnf-6j18dViJDFWxEzU-G87k5FlXeLBmcvKsI0MsgC0fmty4jf5-TcN9O33Q/s1600/Vangoghfini.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Van Gogh"<br />by Linda L Martin<br />8 by 10 inches Watercolor<br />Available<br />In house prints available by contacting info@llmartin.com<br />Reproductions will be available on Fine Art America Soon.<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br /><br /><br />
<br /><span id="goog_355618632"></span><span id="goog_355618633"></span>Linda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216066805222313352.post-50747617938059703682014-07-25T09:30:00.001-07:002014-08-04T08:16:56.007-07:00The Trio: Wild Stallions from Sand Wash Basin HMA Challenge Painting 450"The Trio" depicts Iconic stallion Picasso of Sand Wash Basin playing with the Bachelor Stallions Bobby ( a son of Corona) and River( born into Warrior's Band). This painting was inspired by a photograph of John Wagner. It turned out to be some what prophetic. Picasso spent a lot of time playing with the bachelors in March. By July Bobby had assumed the leadership of Picasso's entire harem. This included His long time lead mare Mingo and Her 2013 foal Rambo as well as three young mares that walked away from their bands and joined Picasso last Summer. <br />
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNuSEKToGFFA5SMc4hGMTkc2wwMsUc6eMeand8Sy1rPp0sccGwQIxKNgj3d0A35Mb4SzaS14JtvRNOF2mvGNGjuY6mjvNQniWTPYTMMZLHOJrjyICLTc09BmigYmzUZI_hfmPEdgMZXHo/s1600/The+Trio++madc+and+ad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNuSEKToGFFA5SMc4hGMTkc2wwMsUc6eMeand8Sy1rPp0sccGwQIxKNgj3d0A35Mb4SzaS14JtvRNOF2mvGNGjuY6mjvNQniWTPYTMMZLHOJrjyICLTc09BmigYmzUZI_hfmPEdgMZXHo/s1600/The+Trio++madc+and+ad.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>"The Trio"</b></span><br />
Picasso, River and Bobby<br />
Of Sand Wash Basin HMA<br />
8 by 10 inches Watercolor<br />
$600.00<br />
Prints Pre -Release Order contact<a href="mailto:info@llmartin.com" target="_blank"> info@llmartin.com</a> before Aug 1. 2014<br />
Signed Limited Editon in-house Prints $30 plus S&H Available on 8/1/2014<br />
Unsigned Prints go on sale on Fine Art America 8/1/2014</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Several days after Bobby took over the mares, Mingo's 2014 foal by Picasso was born. She was named by the Photographers. There was some concern that Bobby might kill the foal. That is generally unusual among wild horses unless there is some thing drastically wrong with the new born. Generally when a stallion assumes the roll as protector of the herd any new foals that come with the mares he accepts and any newborns that are born after the takes over he views as his off spring.<br />
<br />
For information on how to order a signed print contact the artist at info@llmartin.com<br />
Unsigned Prints will be available on August 1, 2014 on <a href="http://linda-l-martin.artistwebsites.com/" target="_blank">Fine Art America </a>Linda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216066805222313352.post-65400022917823920302014-06-18T11:37:00.003-07:002014-06-18T11:38:08.906-07:00Mid-Alantic Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Set for June 20 and 21 at Lorton, Virginia<span style="font-size: large;"><b>There is nothing more fun than a summer project with your first mustang. Considering Adoption? </b></span><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> You can become part of the Solution by attending the Lorton, Va Adoption being held Friday June 20th( 2pm to 7pm for the preview) and Saturday June 21 (8am to 4pm to adopt) You must be approved to adopt. </span></span></b><br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKzmFo0cb0DlZ5av3FO45N6RiD3MmKtjMVzebvr7_I6hZdN5aCZZ5ok6k6Dp-VsNjtems3G1FdZ_pwR5rC0WmC3AOthCsO-nl9FTwVixQSIrn3OQdtZgSZ1KzekeMMvrH-Xbrpney_btc/s1600/Fun+with+Desi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKzmFo0cb0DlZ5av3FO45N6RiD3MmKtjMVzebvr7_I6hZdN5aCZZ5ok6k6Dp-VsNjtems3G1FdZ_pwR5rC0WmC3AOthCsO-nl9FTwVixQSIrn3OQdtZgSZ1KzekeMMvrH-Xbrpney_btc/s1600/Fun+with+Desi.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Desi: “Fun With Desi” Mustang a Day Challenge Painting #151 Go here to read about Desi the Mustang:<br />
<a href="http://mustangadaychallenge.blogspot.com/2011/07/supreme-extreme-mustang-makeover-horse.html">http://mustangadaychallenge.blogspot.com/2011/07/supreme-extreme-mustang-makeover-horse.html</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Information on the Lorton Virginia Adoption: (Please feel free to copy the flyer below)</b></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ezVdxiogu28TmT-CvlYVqo2Eetd8Vt9Iax8BzV4rdPl53zunlQFzl3TvhSxbP4h3u38J12Kg1oAYI3iWe5-3lePuX1pHv6ukUfRhA9bPi_DIwUjMnFT94eeQYbpRCLNreQAtdTc8N7o/s1600/Lorton+Adoption%2521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ezVdxiogu28TmT-CvlYVqo2Eetd8Vt9Iax8BzV4rdPl53zunlQFzl3TvhSxbP4h3u38J12Kg1oAYI3iWe5-3lePuX1pHv6ukUfRhA9bPi_DIwUjMnFT94eeQYbpRCLNreQAtdTc8N7o/s1600/Lorton+Adoption%2521.jpg" height="400" width="316" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />Linda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216066805222313352.post-65238566185580094152014-04-22T14:22:00.000-07:002014-06-04T10:36:05.808-07:00Burros California, Mustang A Day Callenge Painting #491<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9giFChG8m2F1fVvObngEP6t2fHTh8K7Nn20SMk5wZ2tSTOUbYm4_dgQ4tQPEGVp-rPypoEnza2NT9hSlO1V16FGibX5NGueR063pLOLLZhZ-521wuTEmogQ8VEoTKBo9vI_e0WkuPjys/s1600/wildboys.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9giFChG8m2F1fVvObngEP6t2fHTh8K7Nn20SMk5wZ2tSTOUbYm4_dgQ4tQPEGVp-rPypoEnza2NT9hSlO1V16FGibX5NGueR063pLOLLZhZ-521wuTEmogQ8VEoTKBo9vI_e0WkuPjys/s1600/wildboys.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">4 by 6 Inches Watercolor<br />
by Linda L Martin<br />
Special Auction painting for the WHBA Auction Barn on Facebook</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />Linda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216066805222313352.post-64784784445161295752014-04-18T10:19:00.002-07:002014-04-18T10:19:22.986-07:00Burros California, Mustang A Day Callenge Painting #490 <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD_wIXRvN2tInAzNmq9SxEIbgx_T15hzMsqQkPbrCrUJvC4Drnz87ofbo02a0tkuYi1Rg70eEM6edBEv0UrMPW9QaXr4SPGV1kzIXhsQ1OvsupoO02h1cq3ja_Iiqm36CiQ-9EriAaYvc/s1600/Interrupt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD_wIXRvN2tInAzNmq9SxEIbgx_T15hzMsqQkPbrCrUJvC4Drnz87ofbo02a0tkuYi1Rg70eEM6edBEv0UrMPW9QaXr4SPGV1kzIXhsQ1OvsupoO02h1cq3ja_Iiqm36CiQ-9EriAaYvc/s1600/Interrupt.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">"Interruption"</span></b><br />
by Linda L Martin<br />
4.5 by 6 inches Watercolor<br />
The painting will be offered to qualified buyers on the<br />
WHBA Auction Barn for a three day Auction<br />
Starting 5-18-2014</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Wild burros are often adopted to act as companion animals for other horses. Sometimes they find work as guard animals for sheep and cattle. One of the most popular uses is to keep the land clear of weeds such as thistles and honeysuckle. They make wonderful pets for the right family who is willing to put in the time and effort gentling them. These adopted descendants of wild burro's have it easy in the spring where rain is consistent and the grasses grow thickly. <b>Adoption is part of the Solution!</b>Linda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216066805222313352.post-24305581164761534092014-04-17T16:14:00.003-07:002014-04-17T16:14:41.132-07:00Burros California, Mustang A Day Callenge Painting #489<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnpeX4iGBvsvbX0dHBg2IFcOYGH4udpND4lgzOLaHNCWlLQw7RnK0b-t2UByV-esyO5Yswb0NgFIEF5B4KwsXJQDiE6LlzCXd_l3wYlbOsS5ORhIPyNqiWQBCnfodVMluwT9bW35i9298/s1600/NewGrass.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnpeX4iGBvsvbX0dHBg2IFcOYGH4udpND4lgzOLaHNCWlLQw7RnK0b-t2UByV-esyO5Yswb0NgFIEF5B4KwsXJQDiE6LlzCXd_l3wYlbOsS5ORhIPyNqiWQBCnfodVMluwT9bW35i9298/s1600/NewGrass.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">"New Grass"</span></b><br />by Linda L Martin<br />9 by 6 inches Watercolor<br />The painting will be offered to qualified buyers on the<br />WHBA Auction Barn for a three day Auction<br />Starting 5-17-2014<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
New grass is always a time of celebration on the range. Wild Burros find the grass to be sparce and hard worked for. These adopted descendants of wild burro's have it easy in the spring where rain is consistant and the grasses grow thickly. <b>Adoption is part of the Solution!</b>Linda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216066805222313352.post-21576620528577987792014-04-16T15:15:00.002-07:002014-04-16T15:15:59.838-07:00Burros California, Mustang A Day Callenge Painting #488 <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRcGr1n3amTjGVpoSFXpb6yseb1Vy_9sMPyJYKfffOroeIJtrwN5J3QJp7KptxaYypNA41gl0JBrshlv0eZLZkUSL676rjEDSOk6jQ-cfJ_PJD1N94vPKJV8j5eIsLphh3CZY27R9P32A/s1600/WildGirls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRcGr1n3amTjGVpoSFXpb6yseb1Vy_9sMPyJYKfffOroeIJtrwN5J3QJp7KptxaYypNA41gl0JBrshlv0eZLZkUSL676rjEDSOk6jQ-cfJ_PJD1N94vPKJV8j5eIsLphh3CZY27R9P32A/s1600/WildGirls.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Wild Girls"<br />
Adopted from Burns Oregon Holding Facility<br />
Inspired by a photo from Tracey Westbury<br />
7 by 6.25 inches Watercolor<br />
by LLMartin<br />
The painting will be offered to qualified buyers on the <br />
WHBA Auction Barn for a three day Auction<br />
Starting 5-16-2014</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Adoption is a very up front and personal solution!</b></span></div>
Linda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216066805222313352.post-48688321584449955812014-02-14T16:24:00.000-08:002014-11-23T21:36:11.825-08:00Happy Adopted! Pinto Mare, Flanigan HMA, Nevada, Mustang A Day Callenge Painting #487 <span style="font-size: large;">Pinto Mare Tag 7042 <br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Happily Adopted to North Carolina through the Wild Horse and Burro Program Internet Adoption. The next Internet adoption is March 4th.</span></b></span></span><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix1JpGCl6_P3RgP46zGEVsEBbOAfZ_2mjjfFIZoY3D185nRWFwCU4hOQBLHmnUMPnLVPfOUPN_rn73j3EvEtVpWe7QONX1t6zRq2FauO4uKjq6dophEb3rcK7ZG8nQZE995O9HnbQ5z-0/s1600/7042-MADC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix1JpGCl6_P3RgP46zGEVsEBbOAfZ_2mjjfFIZoY3D185nRWFwCU4hOQBLHmnUMPnLVPfOUPN_rn73j3EvEtVpWe7QONX1t6zRq2FauO4uKjq6dophEb3rcK7ZG8nQZE995O9HnbQ5z-0/s1600/7042-MADC.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tag #7042<br />
Adopted through the WH&B Program Internet Adoption<br />
5 by 7 Watercolor<br />
by LindaLMartin Artist<br />
$65.00</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>How To Adopt:</b></span><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>One of the best ways to be involved with wild horses is to adopt one. You can be proactive in helping to save wild horses by adopting, Learning how to gentle a wild horse and then encouraging your friends to adopt and learn how to gentle them too. </b></span></i><br />
<br />
Internet Adoptions begin on March 4th. To see how to qualify to adopt an American Mustang go to:<a href="https://www.blm.gov/adoptahorse/" target="_blank">https://www.blm.gov/adoptahorse/ </a><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><br />Where to Get Help in Gentling your newly Adopted Wild Horse</b></span><br />
If you need help adopting or in the gentling of your new mustang there are many people who will help you in the process who have experience. Some resources available to you are:<br />
<br />
On The Modern Mustanger on Facebook. Members of this group have excess to some of the Mustang Facilities through out the West and Midwest where there are mustangs available for adoption. This is a group that is filled with experienced adopters as well as new mustang adopters. Some of the people have been adopting mustangs since the program began and can give you some good advice on every thing from gentling the horse, to what to feed them, to health care for mustangs while you are in the gentling process. They also understand the unique attributes and nature of the wild mustang that make mustangs a bit different from domestic horses in nature and reaction to humans. Here is the facebook link to the Modern Mustanger Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themodernmustanger/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/themodernmustanger/</a><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Find A Trainer Experienced with Mustangs.</b></span><br />
If you want to adopt a mustang but don't have time or experience to gentle the horse yourself or you just want a trainer to start your newly adopted Wild Horse this might be a great option:<br />
You you can take a look at the Trainers list in your state though the Mustang Heritage Foundation TIP program. The Mustang Heritage Foundation keeps a list of trainers that are willing to start mustangs then reassign them to new adopters. The best of this group will not only teach your horse, they will show you valuable information you need as a first time adopter. Here is the link to the Mustang Heritage Foundation trainers page: <a href="http://www.mustangheritagefoundation.org/trainers.php">http://www.mustangheritagefoundation.org/trainers.php</a><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>There is nothing more rewarding than owning a wild horse and nothing more important than being this a part of this hands on solution to save wild horses.</b></span>Linda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216066805222313352.post-25158279533007845422014-02-13T15:00:00.002-08:002014-02-13T15:00:38.531-08:00Happy Adopted! Over The Moon Mare, Owyhee HMA, Mustang A Day Callenge Painting #486 <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuWvcJcCtG_fcx_rZjYXpbZx5UFpCVGcvlwhMI__QBtFehmb528Oolj5WKUklGY6azzEDkJbGvXhHrIdaDT5wdyDmx4kdZjDv4KAcRmUesCjol4PkpmClmeVg4J20LET7icHL1kILaiwA/s1600/once+in+a+blue+moon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuWvcJcCtG_fcx_rZjYXpbZx5UFpCVGcvlwhMI__QBtFehmb528Oolj5WKUklGY6azzEDkJbGvXhHrIdaDT5wdyDmx4kdZjDv4KAcRmUesCjol4PkpmClmeVg4J20LET7icHL1kILaiwA/s1600/once+in+a+blue+moon.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>"Over The Moon</b></span>"<br />Owyhee HMA<br />2.5 by 3.5 inches Graphite Drawing<br />2.5 by 3.5 inches Watercolor<br />by LindaLMartin Artist<br /><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">SOLD</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />Linda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216066805222313352.post-52225782833178987632014-02-08T13:26:00.003-08:002014-02-08T13:35:13.873-08:00Happy Adopted Antelope Valley HMA Gelding, Budwiser, Mustang A Day Callenge Painting #485<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj5wQB3kAPzoidCnY0FKS8cAXRdwLxYBp1-DeEJA4cAk06GxHzP9ODW4QDZGUEFo8uQZnLS3ieQtMaK_Eh6v9PdfzDF0YUIyOtlvZ739spkYw5eheQzLCYeIscAxdNYi_6-Jt2IraRseE/s1600/Bud-MADC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj5wQB3kAPzoidCnY0FKS8cAXRdwLxYBp1-DeEJA4cAk06GxHzP9ODW4QDZGUEFo8uQZnLS3ieQtMaK_Eh6v9PdfzDF0YUIyOtlvZ739spkYw5eheQzLCYeIscAxdNYi_6-Jt2IraRseE/s1600/Bud-MADC.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>"Budweiser"</b></span><br />
Antelope Valley HMA<br />
4 by 6 inches Watercolor<br />
by LindaLMartin Artist<br />
$35.00</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />Linda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216066805222313352.post-16248151733924134732014-02-06T13:19:00.000-08:002014-02-08T13:27:23.999-08:00Happy Adopted Granite Nevada Cremello Mare Tag 4998 Mustang A Day Callenge Painting #484<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnxh4nyeF8Gy_LxbbALXt0ZemIgSuWDeE1kp7PhA1w-6zY3YwMAUvhtiV2iqjGnjRLWcnnrBuUR3rH4qI3B8M0xfYwUJsJTeTkc4FrOl-5GLD5olSr1WRU8QsZox42N4THOULKOydjbLM/s1600/4998Happyadopted+OK.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnxh4nyeF8Gy_LxbbALXt0ZemIgSuWDeE1kp7PhA1w-6zY3YwMAUvhtiV2iqjGnjRLWcnnrBuUR3rH4qI3B8M0xfYwUJsJTeTkc4FrOl-5GLD5olSr1WRU8QsZox42N4THOULKOydjbLM/s1600/4998Happyadopted+OK.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cremello Mare from Granite HMA Navada<br />
Interntet Adoption Tag 4998<br />
Happily Adopted to Oklahoma Bidder<br />
5 by 7 inches Watercolor<br />
by Linda L Martin<br />
$65.00</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />Linda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216066805222313352.post-51354821315827194512014-02-05T14:54:00.002-08:002016-03-30T09:50:39.541-07:00Happy Adopted Mustang Mare Opal Mustang A Day Callenge Painting #483<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAdbb59wO0VGH4SkjAVPy9r6MiMQ-0uaEC0RAoO8NI87eAO-5TBEea2cIsJ9uiTifvy-Ri49AT0Ssh__8zz2MFP0sL-BZbftLusJ4uL4OdWH0WG6XsKvr2nhRux1xd5e1mi8J1OJB6LJI/s1600/Carolyns+horse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAdbb59wO0VGH4SkjAVPy9r6MiMQ-0uaEC0RAoO8NI87eAO-5TBEea2cIsJ9uiTifvy-Ri49AT0Ssh__8zz2MFP0sL-BZbftLusJ4uL4OdWH0WG6XsKvr2nhRux1xd5e1mi8J1OJB6LJI/s1600/Carolyns+horse.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>"Opal"</b></span><br />
<b>Precious Declaration </b><br />
Happily Adopted by Carolynn Chamlee<br />
4 by 6 inches Watercolor<br />
by Linda L Martin Artist<br />
<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">SOLD</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />Linda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216066805222313352.post-47751654071727804692014-02-01T16:07:00.002-08:002014-02-01T16:09:31.064-08:00Stinkingwater HMA Oregon Roan Mare Mustang A Day Challenge Painting #482<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjueyK9NoojHuFDgPMvpmbRs7ll6cUl9CIsmcZw8Z1OnFaK6UFaS8_akWrx87NqgK8peM5AEKcFYkDur3Yds3tUsXW8bx2GPSuym-1z4iRRREJNL_91Jnp_fj8usQ5ObMMjht8BSxJM_yo/s1600/Cascade.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjueyK9NoojHuFDgPMvpmbRs7ll6cUl9CIsmcZw8Z1OnFaK6UFaS8_akWrx87NqgK8peM5AEKcFYkDur3Yds3tUsXW8bx2GPSuym-1z4iRRREJNL_91Jnp_fj8usQ5ObMMjht8BSxJM_yo/s1600/Cascade.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Cascade </b></span><br />
Stinkingwater HMA Oregon <br />
4 by 6 inches watercolor <br />
by Linda L. Martin Artist<br />
$35.00</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />Linda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216066805222313352.post-57232709528105095062014-01-31T17:21:00.000-08:002014-02-05T14:55:20.030-08:00Primative Markings on Wild Mustangs: Sulphur Springs Grulla Colt #481<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGrGCc4j2_EroFrcSpmipY6JMt3gAT_gkHsctCfPIdC6FIKQ1KJ8zk7Nlzxa5ndPILNMOBGY-PRODUMIqlkXZJtUTLxzFWefwjn94XJlcE4vSiaV96wPTXaP4rVZKZMFVUZ8jiwWnnd0o/s1600/Mathew+p+madc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGrGCc4j2_EroFrcSpmipY6JMt3gAT_gkHsctCfPIdC6FIKQ1KJ8zk7Nlzxa5ndPILNMOBGY-PRODUMIqlkXZJtUTLxzFWefwjn94XJlcE4vSiaV96wPTXaP4rVZKZMFVUZ8jiwWnnd0o/s1600/Mathew+p+madc.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Sulfur Mountain Ranger</b></span><br />
References provided by Wild Horse Photographer and Advocate Matthew Pestour<br />
Sulphur Springs HMA Utah<br />
4 by 6 inches Watercolor<br />
by Linda L Martin Artist<br />
<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">SOLD</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />Linda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216066805222313352.post-16818649706641383182014-01-25T15:18:00.001-08:002014-01-25T16:34:20.096-08:00Primative Markings on Wild Mustangs: Grulla (With Lace) Gelding #480<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQhUtTU4bP1CtKBXTEJywYTRcyKJq1ZcCARftJlGfAAm3iEFlCg92St1x3XadRNa2JBI860tv9aU-XZ6Vu7l3Dp2FbVLtvfQsZLfdvTjhslPSnLUHliQrQ1-3J_VY7wrplOJP_0c8tcOY/s1600/Emilys+boy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQhUtTU4bP1CtKBXTEJywYTRcyKJq1ZcCARftJlGfAAm3iEFlCg92St1x3XadRNa2JBI860tv9aU-XZ6Vu7l3Dp2FbVLtvfQsZLfdvTjhslPSnLUHliQrQ1-3J_VY7wrplOJP_0c8tcOY/s1600/Emilys+boy.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Hooch</b></span><br />Black Rock East HAM<br />
This Happy Adopted Mustang Has faint Lacing on his Grulla Coat in Summer<br />
4 by 6 inches Watercolor<br />
by Linda L Martin Artist<br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Reserved for Adopter</b></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />Linda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216066805222313352.post-26545629441902463642014-01-23T14:42:00.000-08:002014-01-23T14:47:21.859-08:00Primative Markings on Wild Mustangs: Dunalino Mare Red Desert Complex / Facility Born #479 <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-wvtnVTGIRJEoqoWmkPOPGcFQjcOJC_vU13uxS3xtjGKoUdTcUvNpdf-An9RXPuH3lL5l63EsyPSGMFGGoGDUgcegb2Gq-lQ8KvmlRoEhxn7XYVh4lN39ZDhfdm_VvOD7Vtb-PCL4MXw/s1600/KirrenDolan+Horse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-wvtnVTGIRJEoqoWmkPOPGcFQjcOJC_vU13uxS3xtjGKoUdTcUvNpdf-An9RXPuH3lL5l63EsyPSGMFGGoGDUgcegb2Gq-lQ8KvmlRoEhxn7XYVh4lN39ZDhfdm_VvOD7Vtb-PCL4MXw/s1600/KirrenDolan+Horse.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span data-measureme="1"><span class="null"> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>Delores Jean</b></span></span></span><br />Happy Adopted Dunalino Mare<br />
Dam was from the 2011 Red Desert Complex Round up in Wyoming<br />
Painting is 4 by 6 inches Watercolor<br />
by Linda L Martin Artist<br />
$35.00</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Dun is considered a wild or primitive color pattern among horses wild or domestic. This little mare is also a palomino. She not only has a dorsal stripe but she has striping on her legs and darker red outlines on her ears. One of the more famous of the Dunalino Mustangs in the us is Corona of Sand Wash Basin HMA. In addition to his dun striping and he also has a darker burnished face during the Summer like some of the more acient breeds. <br />
<br />
This little mare is owned by Kirren Dolan.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWIiFDOUZwMVjWcnJF2DuqvuB_x9UIrM4SmTWKHiu4qu4QqtzRSluyDt0W4VML-T-_wkJyHCghtGnUnE555H1ygiNqxP2E4RzYMLBfxDANWS6T6r_aotdHT8ga7IAmpqXaupZW2s-BoRQ/s1600/1519448_10152199394164083_519679063_o+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWIiFDOUZwMVjWcnJF2DuqvuB_x9UIrM4SmTWKHiu4qu4QqtzRSluyDt0W4VML-T-_wkJyHCghtGnUnE555H1ygiNqxP2E4RzYMLBfxDANWS6T6r_aotdHT8ga7IAmpqXaupZW2s-BoRQ/s1600/1519448_10152199394164083_519679063_o+copy.jpg" height="200" width="175" /></a></div>
<br />
The image on the right can be clicked to see it larger. You can see<br />
her dorsal stripe along her back as well as her leg strips. <br />
And you can clearly see her WH&B Program Brand on her<br />
neck. She really is quite pretty. Linda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216066805222313352.post-87063920398229519832014-01-22T13:28:00.002-08:002014-01-23T14:17:17.153-08:00Primative Markings on Wild Mustangs: Pangare Brown Mare Jackies Butte, Oregon #478 <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8OW_FenrbrlQDBoK1xT7ZpxdiGBiJQydX0vNqs7l1wgDXGOCVV3rFGm33IifR_W_BV3DKWUvMLuXHo1hKP4BzEINqTD71td76KFJFve7969qHmqyZ9J_TIbHUrxs8trT_zt0sMfBOJgk/s1600/1355+MADC+image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8OW_FenrbrlQDBoK1xT7ZpxdiGBiJQydX0vNqs7l1wgDXGOCVV3rFGm33IifR_W_BV3DKWUvMLuXHo1hKP4BzEINqTD71td76KFJFve7969qHmqyZ9J_TIbHUrxs8trT_zt0sMfBOJgk/s1600/1355+MADC+image.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Jackie Butte Mare</b></span><br />
WH&BProgram Internet Adoption<br />
4 by 6 inches watercolor<br />
by Linda L Martin Artis<span style="color: #990000;">t</span><br />
<b><span style="color: #990000;">Painting SOLD</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
One of my projects this week has been to put together a poster to promote wild horse adoptions. While I was doing it, I got a wonderful Idea for a collage to remember adoption days. A photo of the horse the day of the adoption, a painting of the horse in watercolor, a graphite drawing of the horse and the tag when it is removed. From Captivity to the beginning of a new life as an amazing companion in its new forever home. This is how adoptions should be, the beginning of an amazing partnership.<br />
<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwEqLcNdsxrSqSbdipEu2sgqKR-WK2se-4a2RAwj1KYoqnjOWekL54gyeDOQYeWl565zKaXGj35viFvczmCLVwyRofyY-DDkO2uhmA825ovSErXIRozyO8YdJhLefSESlpjjI5nv9UGIE/s1600/small+sample+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwEqLcNdsxrSqSbdipEu2sgqKR-WK2se-4a2RAwj1KYoqnjOWekL54gyeDOQYeWl565zKaXGj35viFvczmCLVwyRofyY-DDkO2uhmA825ovSErXIRozyO8YdJhLefSESlpjjI5nv9UGIE/s1600/small+sample+collage.jpg" height="200" width="199" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Collage made of one 4 by 6 inches<br />
watercolor, One 4 by 6 inches graphite <br />
drawing, the BLM number tag, and <br />
a pick up day photo. The background is the<br />
" Grease Wood" design for scrap booking<br />
and crafts also designed by LindaLMartin.<br />
Contact the Artist at <a href="mailto:info@llmartin.com" target="_blank">info@llmartin.com</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Today is day two of the Internet adoption of the Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse and Burro Program. Each horse that is privately adopted means one more horse that doesn’t go into long term holding. There is still time to qualify. For more information go to <a href="https://www.blm.gov/adoptahorse/">https://www.blm.gov/adoptahorse/</a><br />
<br />
For information on having your newly adopted Mustang Painted or to have a collage designed of your new partner contact the artist directly at<a href="mailto:%20info@llmartin.com" target="_blank"> info@llmartin.com</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<i>Photo images and reference photos for this project provided by the Wild Horse and Burro Internet Adoption January 2014</i>Linda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216066805222313352.post-52394546694099740592014-01-18T16:03:00.003-08:002014-01-18T16:05:30.169-08:00Primative Markings on Wild Mustangs: Dun-Claybank Kiger Colt #477<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaRbQ8LfHhTwMoaSN7nh2z59QbdLFiBHXIlmkOr2JQVF34UDYgsoOQSKQCnyAKYhBgl-7vDjf-Qy4X5n56eM89R46WP7fZu82p9fnzO4RtllaYkkMx1IjuGWtVUAtEtYH6-FtKIsrIjyA/s1600/KlayBankKiger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaRbQ8LfHhTwMoaSN7nh2z59QbdLFiBHXIlmkOr2JQVF34UDYgsoOQSKQCnyAKYhBgl-7vDjf-Qy4X5n56eM89R46WP7fZu82p9fnzO4RtllaYkkMx1IjuGWtVUAtEtYH6-FtKIsrIjyA/s1600/KlayBankKiger.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Graying Dun or Claybank Kiger<br />
From Kiger -Riddle Mountain Oregon<br />
4 by 6 inches Watercolor<br />
by LindaLMartinArtist<br />
$35.00</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />Linda Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03231797482757291914noreply@blogger.com0