HAPPY HORSE STUDIO

Saddlebred Art

2012-02-24T07:53:00.002-06:00

This week I have a lovely Saddlebred Horse.
PAINTY PARTY FRIDAY (Week 50).
Can you believe it's almost been a year?!!!

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HEART POSTCARDs

2012-02-16T15:47:00.000-06:00

Digital Postcard with my heart rock photography.
Corel Painter 11
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FRIENDSHIP
The Lord is my Rock and Fortress and Deliverer,
my God is my Rock in whom I take refuge. (Pslams)
But HE also gave me a FRIEND like you to help me through...
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All last summer I collected heart shaped rocks

along the wonderful family hikes with Scott and Sarah.
I have been wanting to create a whole series of cards with them.

This is my first attempt at one. Not too bad I suppose...

I made it for a friend of mine who has seen me through painful

parst of my life. Where would we be without a friend?
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PAINT PARTY FRIDAY (Week 49).

Paint Party Friday (Week 48)

2012-02-10T10:10:00.000-06:00

©2012 Artist: Sheri Cook
Three ELK illustrations in watercolor and ink
on FLUID Watercolor Block
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Stretching my artisitic muscle and have been working

on a package of elk illustrations.
I have always loved deer, elk and bighorn sheep.
Really anything in antelope family too.

I hope you enjoy my submission this week.
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I love your comments. They encourage the MUSE to stick around another day.

Paint Party Friday (Week 47)

2012-02-03T13:04:00.000-06:00

VALENTINE GYPSY HORSE
Available in my ETSY Shop.

4 x 6 Watercolor and Ink PostCard Art withVarnish Finish
© 2012 Sheri Cook

Something a little fun and colorful to share this week.
One day soon I want to use my art and digital fun together
to create unique Greeting Cards for my collectors.
I hope everyone's February is off to a great inspired start!!
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Go see other fabulous art and be inspired at
http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

PAINT PARTY FRIDAY (Week 46)

2012-01-27T06:24:00.000-06:00

© Sheri Cook
http://www.happyhorsestudio.com/
Polymer Clay Ornament
Acrylic Paints and Spray Finish
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I have been experimenting with polymer clay and

having fun with it. Here is my very first Gypsy Horse.
My THIRD clay pony all together.
I plan to do LOTS more of these pretties.
So new to this medium but not scared to keep trying at it!

Go see other fabulous art and be inspired at
http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/.
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Paint Party Friday (Week 45)

2012-01-20T05:55:00.000-06:00

I have noticed with the NEW YEAR ringing in that many artists choose a word to use and inspire them through the coming year.
Thanks to Paint Party Fridays I have been exposed to so many new and exciting things. One of these is digital art.

I decided to choose the word COURAGE.

I can't tell if I am more afraid to fail or more afraid to succeed.
Crazy isn't it? I would like for 2012 to be my year that I try, my year to pursue and my year to accomplish goals.

So here is my 8x10 Digital WORD Poster
Corel Painter 11
©2012 Artist: Sheri Cook
P.S. Check out my WORD CLOUD header image!
I created that this week as well in Corel Painter 11.

TRYING SOMETHING NEW

2012-01-18T13:54:00.000-06:00

One of the exciting things about growth is when you get to try something NEW! I received a beautiful little set of Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolors from Santa and I am excited to try this new way of using watercolor medium.

I am stepping into illustration again and I find I am enjoying watercolor and inks as my chosen method of expression. I hope these little tubes bring a fresh new look and some fun to my journey in illustration art.

I encourage all my creative friends to TRY SOMETHING NEW this year! You never know when you might find a whole new world of creativity to enjoy and share with the world!

DON'T BE AFRAID TO PLAY!!!

Paint Party Friday (Week 44)

2012-01-13T05:51:00.000-06:00

CLAIRE LOVES HER TOY ROPE
©2012 Artist: Sheri Cook
6.5 x 4.5 Watercolor and Ink
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This week I thought I would share one of my puppy illustrations.
Gotta love puppies! Right?
I recently joined the 12x12in2012 Challenge where artists will
try to create one Picture Book Draft a month for the next twelve
months. I do know that Claire will be one of my stories along the way.
She was and still is just too cute.
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Go see other fabulous art and be inspired at
http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/
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Website Gets NEW LOOK for 2012

2012-01-10T12:04:00.002-06:00

@2012 Artist: SHERI COOK
HAPPY HORSE STUDIO

http://www.happyhorsestudio.com/
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I updated my website homepage today.
Liking the cleaner look for 2012!
Still more to do....

Paint Party Friday (Week 43)

2012-01-06T06:08:00.001-06:00

24 x 36 acrylic on canvas

WORK IN PROGRESS
I began this work before Christmas.
I have never painted anything this large and I am
looking forward to the challenge.
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So glad I discovered PPF in 2011. I picked up new
mediums. Clay Horse Ornaments, Art Journaling and my
favorite Index Card Art! And there is so MUCH more to try!!!
Wishing each and all a wonderful 2012
and may we share many works and inspiration via PPF!

Paint Party Friday (Week 42)

2011-12-29T16:56:00.001-06:00

http://www.happyhorsestudio.com/

6 x 8 Watercolor and Ink
The illustrator in me is awakening once more...
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I received a fun collection of FLUID Watercolor Block Papers,
Fancy Watercolor Set, Pens, a Mustang Book and a Horse Calendar.
So this week's PPF is a cute little Mustang Watercolor/Ink painting.

As I walk into the coming new year it is my hope to have more courage
in myself and my walk. I want to use this GIFT of art that I have been given.
I commit my work to the Lord. My plans will succeed. (Proverbs 16:3)
I hope each and all my fellow artists will welcome

their most creative year yet as we enter 2012!

Blessings to all of you...

Paint Party Friday (Week 41)

2011-12-22T07:10:00.000-06:00

PORTRAIT OF TESS

This beautiful Golden Retriever belonged to my dear friend Lisa.
She accompanied us on many friendly walks together over

a period of ten years. Tess always had love for me like I was part of her pack.
She recently passed away and I surprised Lisa with this gift.

We both cried when she opened it.

Miss you Tess.....

Paint Party Friday (Week 40)

2011-12-13T18:08:00.002-06:00

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Here's another Clay Creation. I am enjoying this a lot!
Isn't it fun how the mixed colors rolled out on it?
I think I will make some matching cards or a painting of this cute pony!
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Go see other fabulous art at
http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

Paint Party Friday (Week 39)

2011-12-08T10:54:00.001-06:00

©2011 Artist: Sheri Cook
http://www.happyhorsestudio.com/

Polymer Clay Horse Ornament and Hearts
My very first attempt at clay creations. This was so fun!!!!!
I see a lot more clay art in my future...

Paint Party Friday (Week 38)

2011-12-02T05:33:00.001-06:00

©2011 Artist: Sheri Cook
6 x 8 Watercolor
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I have missed PPF (Weeks 35, 35, 37).
I was busy with NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)
where writers try to write 50K words in 30 Days. I DID IT!
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I am so happy to be back at my drawing table making horse art!
This handsome fella was shared on FaceBook under

Artists Reference Photos and I really needed to practice doing

Black Horses...whalaaa! It turned out nice!

Paint Party Friday (Week 34)

2011-11-04T05:48:00.001-05:00

©Sheri Cook
Illustration
Pen and Ink, Prisma Color Pencils and Sharpie
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A little blast from my past.

I thought I would share one of my older illustrations.
Everyone dreams of the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow

but for many little girls it is the dream of having that first pony.
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Happy Paint Party Friday!
http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/

Paint Party Fridays (week 33)

2011-10-28T05:35:00.000-05:00

Watercolor and Ink Mixed Media
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I created a new logo for this BLOG this week for my submission for Paint Party Friday.
I was wanting something that reflected me more.
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I took one of my Gypsy Horse Index Cards and

cut him out and attached with ModPodge to Watercolor Paper.
Love this FLUID paper. The rest I just painted using watercolors...
Thanks for stopping by and any and all comments

are always welcomed and upligting for me.

Paint Party Fridays (Week 32)

2011-10-20T19:56:00.007-05:00

©2011 Artist: Sheri Cook
4 x6 watercolor and ink image
on 6 x 8 FLUID Watercolor Paper EASY-BLOCK (140lbs cold press)
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Another CUTE kitty for PPF!
It was fun to surprise everyone that is wasn't a horsey last week!
Enjoy other art and artists at
http://paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com/
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This week's topic where and why we buy art. For me if an image
really grabs my heart I will purchase a print of it.
Also, when I go on trips I like to visit small galleries and usually
purchase a small item as a memory piece of the fun I had while away.
Art has such an emotional connection between artist and the buyer.
When you have to have it...you have to have it!

NEW CAMERA

2011-10-14T07:26:00.004-05:00

My husband is very clever at getting me to accept a new expensive toy.
It's like when you visit animal shelters...you KNOW you will go home with a
new pet if you touch them, pet them, pick them up...

Same with this beautiful Canon EOS 60D!
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Thanks baybee!

Paint Party Fridays (Week 31)

2011-10-13T19:24:00.007-05:00

©2011 Artist: Sheri Cook
4 x 6 image Watercolor and Ink
on 6 x 8 FLUID Watercolor Paper EASY-BLOCK (140lbs cold press)
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Something fun and different. Hope you like it!
I find my colors look very nice on this new paper I am trying out.
Looking forward to creating some more CUTE kittehs!

Hoarding Canvases

2011-10-11T11:02:00.009-05:00

So...today my washing machine DIED while full of water and in the middle of a load of very heavy soaking wet blue jeans. Can you say dripping water mess?

Anyone else as BAD as me at hurry up and waiting for repairmen to show? So in my restlessness I wander into the studio and decide to gather up all my scattered larger canvases. Just curious to see what I have...

E-Gads!!! I have scores of them!!!! (blush)
24 x36.....24 x 30.....18 x 24 (x2).....12 x 24
10 x 20.....16 x20 (x3).....20 x 24.....18 x24
and (8) fun 6 x6 gems!
Can you say PAINTING PARTY?!!!!

Time to seriously execute a true collection of my art. I have the materials! Wanna come along?

Paint Party Fridays (Week 30)

2011-10-06T17:04:00.010-05:00

©2011 Artist: Sheri Cook
Corel Painter 11 Digital Painting
Tools: Artists Oils and Airbrushing
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This week I selected one of my Index Card paintings from September's
Challange of 30 Days - 30 Index Card Paintings and recreated
this week's work. Whatcha think? I should do more!!!!
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I need so much more exposure using Corel Painter 11 and repainting
and recreating totally NEW works of art is a great way to get that digital practice.
At least it's a quick way to get fully involved in shorter amount of time!
I hope you enjoy my submission this week for Paint Party Friday!

30 Days 30 Paintings

2011-09-30T10:00:00.005-05:00

©2011 Artist: Sheri Cook
http://www.happyhorsestudio.com/
Thirty 3 x 5 watercolor and ink Index Cards
featuring the beautiful Gypsy Horse breed.
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Now...to come up with something interesting to do with all of them!
A collage perhaps?

Paint Party Fridays (Week 29)

2011-09-29T16:23:00.006-05:00

©2011 Artist: Sheri Cook
30 DAYS - 30 Index Card PAINTINGS
All ten cards are 3 x 5 Watercolor and Ink
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My 2011 Challenge is complete!
Here is the third installment. I made it to the finish line!
Hope you enjoyed the journey too.

Paint Party Fridays (Week 28)

2011-09-22T15:52:00.005-05:00

©2011 Artist: Sheri Cook
30 DAYS - 30 Index Card PAINTINGS
All ten works are 3 x 5 Watercolor and Ink
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Here is the second batch of cards for my September Challenge
to create a work a day for thirty days.
A friend of mine (Dawn Melka) suggested I create a collage
with all thirty works at the end of the month. So that might be
something to create and share soon...stay tuned...