Van Gogh son of Picasso Mustang A Day Challenge painting 451

 Surprising Turn of Events Re-unties Iconic Wild Horse to His Legacy of a Son.
 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. 

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.

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.

Presenting "Van Gogh"

"Van Gogh"
by Linda L Martin
8 by 10 inches Watercolor
Available
In house prints available by contacting info@llmartin.com
Reproductions will be available on Fine Art America Soon.

The 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.

"The Trio"
Picasso, River and Bobby
Of Sand Wash Basin HMA
8 by 10 inches Watercolor
$600.00
Prints  Pre -Release Order contact info@llmartin.com before  Aug 1. 2014
Signed Limited Editon in-house Prints  $30 plus S&H Available on 8/1/2014
Unsigned Prints go on sale on Fine Art America 8/1/2014

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.

For information on how to order a signed print contact the artist at info@llmartin.com
Unsigned Prints will be available on  August 1, 2014 on Fine Art America

Mid-Alantic Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Set for June 20 and 21 at Lorton, Virginia

There is nothing more fun than a summer project with your first mustang. Considering Adoption?  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.

Desi: “Fun With Desi”  Mustang a Day Challenge Painting #151 Go here to read about Desi the Mustang:
http://mustangadaychallenge.blogspot.com/2011/07/supreme-extreme-mustang-makeover-horse.html

Information on the Lorton Virginia Adoption: (Please feel free to copy the flyer below)

Burros California, Mustang A Day Callenge Painting #491

4 by 6 Inches Watercolor
by  Linda L Martin
Special Auction painting for the WHBA Auction Barn  on Facebook

Burros California, Mustang A Day Callenge Painting #490

"Interruption"
by Linda L Martin
4.5 by 6 inches Watercolor
The painting will be offered to qualified buyers on the
WHBA Auction Barn for a three day Auction
Starting  5-18-2014

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. Adoption is part of the Solution!

Burros California, Mustang A Day Callenge Painting #489

"New Grass"
by Linda L Martin
9 by 6 inches Watercolor
The painting will be offered to qualified buyers on the
WHBA Auction Barn for a three day Auction
Starting  5-17-2014

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. Adoption is part of the Solution!

Burros California, Mustang A Day Callenge Painting #488

"Wild Girls"
Adopted from Burns Oregon Holding Facility
Inspired by a photo from Tracey Westbury
7 by 6.25 inches Watercolor
by LLMartin
The painting will be offered to qualified buyers on the
WHBA Auction Barn for a three day Auction
Starting  5-16-2014

Adoption is a very up front and personal solution!