september vhay

ALL THE RED HORSES & HOLIDAY LOOKBOOK

noreply@blogger.com (september) — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 04:39:00 +0000

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!

ALTAMIRA FINE ART features two festive exhibits in two cities.
ALL THE RED HORSES in Scottsdale, Arizona and
HOLIDAY LOOKBOOK in Jackson, Wyoming.

Please join us in Scottsdale for:

ALL THE RED HORSES
December 8 - 20
Reception: December 18th, 7-9
az@altamiraart.com

The full exhibit can be viewed by clicking on the link below:

ALTAMIRA FINE ART - ALL THE RED HORSES

And if you are in Jackson please join us for:

HOLIDAY LOOKBOOK

December 15 - January 3

Reception: December 18th, 5-8

connect@altamiraart.com

A unique exhibition of more than 70 small works from 30 artists.

The below are three pieces of my work that will part of this exhibit.

Moonwalker's Dance - 15 x 22 - Oil on Belgian Linen - ALTAMIRA FINE ART - Sold

Deer Run Glow - 12 x 12 - Oil on Belgian Linen - ALTAMIRA FINE ART

Deer Run Dawn - 12 x 26 - Oil on Belgian Linen - ALTAMIRA FINE ART

And last, but not least, an Uma pic for her fans. :)

Wishing you all a great Holiday Season and a wonderful 2015!!

All my best,

~ September

The National Museum of Wildlife Art's "Wild 100" and new work at Altamira and Gerald Peters

noreply@blogger.com (september) — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 03:25:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

It's been a full summer, including a sold-out exhibit at Altamira Fine Art in Jackson. Much of my recent painting has been focused on deer. These lovely creatures populate the fields at my parents home in Nevada.

Included in this post are pieces for the National Museum of Wildlife Art "Wild 100" Exhibit and Sale, as well as new work at
ALTAMIRA FINE ART and the Gerald Peters Gallery.

The National Museum of Wildlife Art's "Wild 100"

The sale is September 12th and bidding by proxy is an option if you are not able to make it to the exhibit in person. If this is of interest please contact Amy Goicoechea at agoicoechea@wildlifeart.org

Deer Run Blossom - 21 x 21 - Oil on Belgian Linen - Available at NMWA - SOLD

Miracle's Pride - 7 x 10 - Oil on Belgian Linen - Available at NMWA

Western Skies - 15 x 20 - Charcoal on Paper - Available at NMWA - SOLD

New works at ALTAMIRA FINE ART:

Deer Run Dreams - 9 x 18 - Oil on Belgian Linen - Available at ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

Teton Bugle One - 8 x 10 - Oil on Belgian Linen - Available at ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

Teton Bugle Two - 8 x 10 - Oil on Belgian Linen - Available at ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

Levitate - 20 x 30 - Oil on Belgian Linen - Available at ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

Silent Flight - 12 x 24 - Oil on Belgian Linen - ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

Moonshine Mist - 12 x 12 - Oil on Belgian Linen - ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

A little gem at The Gerald Peters Gallery:

Deer Run Wonder - 11 x 14 - Oil on Belgian Linen - Available at The Gerald Peters Gallery

And I can't sign off without an Uma post. :)

Here she is on my lap after a full day of studio time.

Enjoy the month of September and the onset of fall.

And thank you for your time and enthusiasm for this work.

All my best,

~ September

HAPPY NEW YEAR & THE COORS WESTERN ART EXHIBIT

noreply@blogger.com (september) — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 21:22:00 +0000

H A P P Y N E W Y E A R!

May 2014 bring you all that you wish for and then some.

I am happy to report that the 'All the Red Horses and a Bear' exhibit was a success. Thank you to everyone who was able to come to the reception on the 19th.
It was a festive night.

The new year will be brought in with the Coors Western Art Exhibit in Denver. This exhibit is an extension of the 108th National Western Stock Show, a charitable organization which provides college and graduate level scholarships in agriculture and medicine for practice in rural areas.

The Red Carpet Show and Sale is January 7th.

If bidding by proxy is of interest to anyone please contact

Rose Fredrick at rosegfredrick@comcast.net.

Enclosed are images of the paintings that will be at the exhibit.

Shiva - 12 x 12 - Oil on Linen - Available at The Coors Western Art Exhibit - SOLD

Rosebud's Delight - 15 x 15 - Oil on Linen - Available at The Coors Western Art Exhibit - SOLD

Sterling Surprise - 20 x 20 - Oil on Linen - Available at The Coors Western Art Exhibit - SOLD

Red Horse 71 - 7 x 10 - Watercolor on paper - Available at The Coors Western Art Exhibit

Red Horse 72 - 7 x 10 - Watercolor on paper - Available at The Coors Western Art Exhibit

And a picture of Uma for her fan club. :)

All my best,

~ September

NMWA's Western Visions, New Works & Upcoming Events

noreply@blogger.com (september) — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 17:48:00 +0000

Hello and Happy Fall!

The air is crisp and the days are shorter, so it's a nice time to be in the studio with Chopin, tea, and many paintings to bring to fruition. We have been blessed with a beautiful Indian Summer and incredible color in the mountains.

Three News items to let you know about: paintings at the National Museum of Wildlife Art's Western Visions Miniatures and More Exhibit, New Works, and Upcoming Events.

These two pieces sold in mid September at the NMWA's Western Visions Exhibit.

Sunday's Play - 17 x 40 - Oil on Belgian Linen - SOLD

Vision's Bright - 12 x 12 - Oil on Belgian Linen - SOLD

After a sold-out summer exhibit at ALTAMIRA FINE ART and the Fall Arts Festival in September, these four new pieces were added to the inventory at

ALTAMIRA FINE ART.

Yellowstone Cobalt One - 12 x 12 - Oil on Belgian Linen - Available at ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

Yellowstone Cobalt Two - 12 x 12 - Oil on Belgian Linen - Available at ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

White Soul Watch - 12 x 12 - Oil on Belgian Linen - Available at ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

Stallion Allure - 10 x 17 - Charcoal on Paper - Available at ALTAMIRA FINE ART
(This last piece is a drawing of a Hanoverian Stallion which is a study for a large painting.)

'Upcoming Events'
(Images for these events will be posted soon)

A Red Horse Exhibit

ALTAMIRA FINE ART

Jackson, Wyoming

December 16th - 27th

Opening Reception on December 19th!

Wear Red!

and

The Coors National Western Art Exhibit

Denver, Colorado

January 6th and 7th

And for the Uma fans, here she is in all her glory...

thinking about the bones in the freezer and the upcoming holiday season.

All my best!

~ September

Southwest Art Magazine Feature Article & ALTAMIRA FINE ART Exhibit

noreply@blogger.com (september) — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 14:12:00 +0000

Hello Everyone!

This post is to share the Southwest Art Magazine article and a few more paintings that are a part of the ATLAMIRA FINE ART exhibit.

Southwest Art Magazine Feature Article - August 2013 Issue

I was literally speechless while speaking with the managing editor of Southwest Art Magazine when she told me that they would like to do a feature article of my work. A feature article in a prestigious magazine is a pivotal point in an artists career. This happens only after an incredible amount of time 'behind the brushes' and from the support and enthusiasm from those who love art. I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to Southwest Art Magazine, to ALTAMIRA FINE ART, to The Gerald Peters Gallery, to Trio Fine Art, to the collectors of my art and to my friends and family. Art is not created in a vacuum and my work would not be where it is now without you.

The link below will connect you to the Southwest Art Magazine article:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/156078046/September-Vhay-Southwest-Art-Featured-Artist-August-2013

ALTAMIRA FINE ART Exhibit

I am excited to share that the recent exhibit has been a success and is still up at ALTAMIRA. If you are in Jackson and would like to see it please do so as it will be taken down this Monday the 29th. Enclosed are a few paintings in the exhibit that I was not able to include in the last post.

'Bailar' - 40 x 60 - Oil on Belgian Linen - ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

'Midnight' - 20 x 30 - Oil on Belgian Linen - ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

'Ode to Kuhn' - 24 x 30 - Oil on Belgian Linen - ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

'Rocky Mountain Majesty' - 30 x 30 - Oil on Belgian Linen - ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

Even though this is a quick post I still have to include a picture of Uma. Here she is in a saddle bag, needless to say she was not pleased about the experiment which lasted all of about two minutes. :)

Enjoy the rest of your summer!

All my best,

~ September

noreply@blogger.com (september) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:39:00 +0000

An Exhibit at ALTAMIRA FINE ART and an upcoming Southwest Art Article

Hello!

I hope everyone is enjoying the warmth and abundance of summer.

There are many new works in the studio for an upcoming exhibit at ALTAMIRA FINE ART titled 'A Divine Pause' from July 15th - 27th, with the reception on July 18th from 5 - 8. If you are in Jackson please come, we would love to see you. If you are not in town please view the works online at www.altamiraart.com or www.vhay.com, the paintings will be posted online as they arrive at the gallery.

I have had the honor of exhibiting at ALTAMIRA FINE ART for the last year and it has been an incredibly rewarding experience on many levels. They are dedicated to the union of art, collectors, artists and the public. I am grateful to be affiliated with this team and their collaborative venture of connecting people with art.

On that note, below is a sneak preview of a few works that are currently on their way to the gallery for this exhibit.

'Chiefs of Day' - 30 x 77 - Charcoal on paper - Available at ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

'Chiefs of Night' - 30 x 77 - Charcoal on paper - Available at ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

'Legends Stand' - 30 x 30 - Charcoal on paper - Available at ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

'A Summer's Glance' - 12 x 24 - Oil on Belgian Linen - Available at ALTAMIRA FINE ART

There will also be a few Red Horse oils and watercolors in this exhibit. I will add the new watercolors in a post soon, here are the oils.

'Red Horse Nine' - 45 x 66 - Oil on Canvas - Available at ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

'Red Horse Forty Seven' - 15 x 17 - Oil on Belgian Linen - Available at ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

'Red Horse Thirty Six' - 22 x 28 - Oil on Canvas - Available at ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

Another piece of news is that Southwest Art Magazine will be doing a featured article on my work in their upcoming August issue (watch for details in my next post). Needless to say, I am very excited to see it in print.

And to close out this post is a photo taken of the studio. Since I had a picture of 'Summer's Glance' on the easel I am including it in this post to give you a view into where it was created. I use a Santa Fe II Easel which can hold a piece as small as the above (12"tall x 24"wide) or as large as the bison charcoals (30"tall x 77"wide) in this post. For small paintings I use the pallet on the easel (on this picture it is the long thin piece of glass just below the painting) and for larger pieces I use the freestanding pallet to the right of the easel which is on wheels so very mobile.

Tea and popcorn are the essential creative ingredients. :)

Uma's Post:

Uma never fails to make me laugh on a regular basis.

David Swift, a well known and very good local photographer, took this picture of her along the bike path a few weeks ago. She was curious about his fancy camera and bright orange jacket but most likely wondering if there was a treat anywhere in his pockets.

I will add another post as soon as the rest of the works are done for the ALTAMIRA FINE ART Exhibit.

Be well, and thank you for your precious time in reading this post.

~ September

A First Place Award, The Coors Exhibit, Cowgirl Up & Tej Singh

noreply@blogger.com (september) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:35:00 +0000

Hello and Happy Spring!

There is much to report in this post. A First Place Award, a successful Coors Exhibit, a painting of Tej Singh, and the upcoming 8th Annual Cowgirl Up Invitational Exhibit and Sale.

Dreamwalkers Dream - 24 x 36 - Oil on Linen - Private Collection

I joked with the owner of this stallion that "C.Quito won a blue without leaving his stall!" Blue ribbons are nothing new to him but this Belgian Warm Blood didn't have to fly over jumps for this award. I was honored to receive the First Place Award in the painting category for the Sixth Annual Ex Arte Equinus International Competition. 'Dreamwalkers Dream' was chosen from 1,000 entries.

In January I traveled to Denver to participate in The Coors Exhibit. This exhibit is an extension of the 107th National Western Stock Show, a charitable organization which provides college and graduate level scholarships in agriculture and medicine for practice in rural areas. It was a wonderful gathering of collectors, artists, and recipients of scholarships in years past. Four of my five pieces sold, and 'Sky' is now on display and available at ALTAMIRA FINE ART.

Sky - 12 x 24 - Oil on linen - ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

Finished about a month ago is a painting of a Thoroughbred that I have been fortunate to lease for the last year. His name is Tej Singh and he's worthy of riding in single digit temperatures. He is a retired race and steeple chase horse and is very patient as I learn the art of jumping. We are still doing poles on the ground for now ... I will keep you 'posted' (no pun intended).

Tej Singh - 20 x 40 - Oil on Linen - Private Collection

And finally, in these last few weeks I have finished three pieces which will soon ship to the annual 'Cowgirl Up' Exhibit at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg, Arizona. The exhibit will run from opening night, March 22nd, through May 5th. For more information please click on this link:

Desert Caballeros Western Museum - Cowgirl Up Exhibit

Sienna Sunday - 12 x 24 - Oil on Linen - Cowgirl Up Exhibit - SOLD

Rousette's Magic - 15 x 38 - Oil on Linen - Cowgirl Up Exhibit - SOLD

Saturn Ablaze - 12 x 12 - Oil on Linen - Cowgirl Up Exhibit - SOLD

And last but not least, for the Uma fans....

Uma goes through the drive through:

"Hi.....so uhm, I'd like a 12 pack of nuggets, 2 cheeseburgers, a vanilla shake with whip cream, 4 large fries......"

Thank you for your time in reading this post.
Have a great next few months as we welcome warmer temperatures and longer days!

All my best,

~ September

Coors Western Art Exhibit, Cowgirl Up, & Altamira

noreply@blogger.com (september) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:46:00 +0000

Hello and Happy Holidays!!

This post is of two new paintings that will be on exhibit in January at the Coors Exhibit, one painting for the Cowgirl Up exhibit at the Desert Caballeros Museum, and a new piece which will be at ALTAMIRA.

The Coor Western Art Exhibit and Sale, which is part of the Western Stock Show, will be held in Denver with the opening reception night on January 8th and a Preview Party on the 7th. For more information about the exhibit or the pieces below please click on the following link: The Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale

'Midnight Mystic' - 12 x 24 - Oil on Belgian Linen - Available at The Coors Exhibit - SOLD

Texas Longhorns can have horns that extend up to 7 feet and the breed is known for their variety in coloring. They are also hallmarked by their gentle and intelligent disposition, their longevity, resistance to disease and ability to thrive in marginal pastures. It is the juxtaposition of their powerful yet gentle nature that inspired this painting.

'Spring Forward' - 30 x 30 - Oil on Linen - Available at The Coors Exhibit - SOLD

I have recently had the honor to be asked to participate in the 'Cowgirl Up Exhibit' at the Desert Caballeros Museum in Wickenburg, Arizona in March. The below piece will be a part of this exhibit.

'Saturn Ablaze' - 12 x 12 - Oil on Linen - Available at The Desert Caballeros Western Museum - SOLD

This colt stood out of the herd at the Red Hills Ranch, near Jackson, Wyoming, as his blaze wraps around the entire lower part of his face, which is called a wide blaze. He followed me as I wandered among the herd with my pocket full of carrots taking photographs.

'Fall's Glory' - 12 x 15 - Oil on Belgian Linen - Available at ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

There is a very clear reason why my parents ranch is called Deer Run Ranch. The herd of mule deer this year was larger than it has ever been. Two trusting does with fawns have taken residence in my parents front yard. This fall they would wait for my dad to come outside after his morning coffee and shake the apple trees for their breakfast.

And for the Uma fans here is a recent pic.
She has been good so there might be some kibble in her stocking. :)

Be well, stay warm, and enjoy your friends and family this holiday season!!

All my best,

~ September

A Large Charcaol for 'The Winnies' Film Festival, The American Art Invitatinal, The Coors Western Art Exhibit, and a large Red Horse

noreply@blogger.com (september) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:27:00 +0000

Hello Everyone!

The full color of fall is here in the valley! It is something to behold and is a favorite time of year when the air is crisp but the days are warm.

There is a lot happening here in the studio and it is exciting! This post contains a large charcoal done for The Winnies Film Festival, a piece for The American Art Invitational, a paintings for The Coors Western Art Exhibit and a large oil Red Horse.

The Winnies Film Festival is a collection of equine based films and art which will be at the Center for the Arts in Jackson, Wyoming from October 5th - 7th. The art reception is on October 5th from 5 - 7 and will be on display for the rest of October. The artists featured are Kathryn Mapes Turner, Kathy Wipfler, Meredith Campbell, Terra Arrowwood and myself. A portion of the proceeds from the festival will go to The Winnies Future Filmmakers Fund and a variety of horse charities including Jackson's Horse Warriors and Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding. For more information about this event from the Center for the Arts or The Winnies Facebook Page, please click on the below links:

'The Winnies Film Festival - The JH Center for the Arts'

'The Winnies' - Facebook Page

Ebony and Ivory - Charcoal on Paper - 36 x 77 - Available at ALTMAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

All of the equine artwork that I will be exhibiting for The Winnies Festival will be drawings of horses which can be found in the 'Drawing Gallery' on my website (www.vhay.com) and available for purchase through ALTAMIRA FINE ART. This registered Painted Gaited Horse, named Spud, resides here in Jackson and has the most gentle temperament of any horse you will ever meet.

This next piece will be on display at The American Art Invitational at The Saks Gallery in Denver, Colorado (a collection of small works by the top contemporary artists in the country). Needless to say, it is an honor to be a participant in this exhibit. The opening reception is on November 9th, 2012.

For more information about this piece or the exhibit please click on the below link:

American Art Invitational Information

Late Summer's Spring - 12 x 12 - Oil on Linen - Available at The Saks Gallery - SOLD

'Late Summer's Spring' was inspired by the mule deer at my parents ranch in Nevada. The deer herds take refuge and forage in the alfalfa fields and the nearby hills.

I will also be participating in the Coors Western Art Exhibit in Denver, the opening reception is on January 8th, 2013. This exhibit is part of The National Western Stock show which is a Stock Show, Rodeo and Horse Show that is in it's 106th year and lasts for 16 days. Proceeds from the event go to provide scholarships for study in agriculture and medicine in rural areas. This is the first of five paintings that I will be sending to the exhibit and the rest will appear on my next blog post.

Sky - 12 x 24 - Oil on Linen - SOLD

This piece is a roan colt that lives on the Poodle Ranch in Jackson, Wyoming. It is the star on the colts forehead, his coloring and the contrast of his white body against the bay coloring of his mother that caught my eye.
For information about this piece or the event please click the below link:

Coors Western Art Exhibit

And to wrap up this post is a 60 x 60 Red Horse titled Red Horse Five that is currently hanging at ALTAMIRA FINE ART in Jackson. The Red Horse paintings are numbered as to their placement in time in an ongoing trajectory of these pieces. The large oils are painted from the smaller watercolors which are inspired by Japanese Sumi Paintings, the art of Craig Sheppard and the sculpture of Deborah Butterfield. This oil is titled Red Horse Five as it was done from the fifth watercolor that was done in the Red Horse Series. The scale is impossible to convey digitally so if you get a chance to stop in at ALTAMIRA to see it, please do so.

Red Horse Five - 60 x 60 - Oil on Linen - Available at ALTMAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

And lastly I would not want to leave you all without a picture of my trusted studio companion Uma.

"Ahem September...excuse me for interrupting, but the eye on that colt isn't quite right... you might have to redo it now while the paint is wet or it will look overworked.... just say'in.."
~ Uma

I appreciate you taking the time to keep up with what is happening in the studio here in Jackson.

Best Wishes,

~ September

ALTAMIRA FINE ART exhibit paintings, more to come.

noreply@blogger.com (september) — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:40:00 +0000

Hello and Happy Summer!

We are having the most delightful summer here in Jackson.

I have been outside as much as possible but of late have been spending long days in the studio getting ready for an upcoming exhibit at ALTAMIRA FINE ART

Please come see the paintings if you are in Jackson!

I am honored to be sharing the evening of August Second with Jared Sanders whose exhibit is titled: "Home Ground". Jared's paintings capture the essence of the west in their serenity, his subdued pallete, and his fresh compositions.

I would like to extend a my gratitude and appreciation to ALTAMIRA FINE ART who do a fantastic job at connecting collectors with art. It takes an incredible amount of energy to put together exhibits & events, hang art on a regular basis, and connect collectors with art. The team that works at ALTAMIRA is exceptional in their care for the art, the clients and their artists. It is no wonder that it is one of Jackson's most highly respected and enjoyed galleries.

I also would like to thank Henry Holdsworth who has been very generous in allowing me to work from his photos for the paintings of 'Universal Mystic' and both of the 'Summers Dream' paintings.

Here are some pieces that will be in the exhibit.

There are more in the studio that will be on ALTAMIRA's website soon.

Universal Mystic - 12 x 24 - oil on linen - available at ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

Dream Walker's Dream - 24 x 36 - Oil on Belgian Linen - available at ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

Summer's Dream One - 20 x 20 - Oil on Belgian Linen - Available at ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

Summer's Dream Two - 9 x 12 - Oil on Belgian Linen - Available at ALTAMIRA FINE ART- SOLD

True Light - 11 x 11 - Watercolor on paper - ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

There will be Red Horses in this exhibit.

Two of which are below with more of the small oils on the way.

Red Horse 20 - 48 x 48 - Oil on Belgian Linen - ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

Red Horse 46 - 9 x 13 - Oil on Belgian Linen - ALTAMIRA FINE ART - SOLD

And for the Uma fans...

Here we are at the Animal Adoption Center.

Yes... I am 'owned' by a rescue pet. :)

She is still the apple of my eye and constantly honing her art critique skills.

Be well and enjoy all the sunshine!

Huge Charcoal Angus Bulls and a Colt

noreply@blogger.com (september) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:51:00 +0000

Hello Everyone..!!

Happy Summer! The sunshine and longer days are a delight to the soul!

In the interest of transparency I must confess that my 'First Friday Posts' have become 'Post as I have time and work to share'... which is more realistic and happens about every five or six weeks. All of our lives are so full that I imagine nobody noticed.

All of the works in this post are for my Altamira exhibit on August 2nd.

This posts consists of and oil painting and some charcoal drawings... two of the drawings, the bulls, are 3 feet x 6.5 feet! I have never done drawings this large and creating at this scale with charcoal was a lot of fun. Maneuvering them around the studio, up and down the stairs, and transporting them to the photographer was another story. These Angus Bulls were on The Mead Ranch a few winters ago, their large dark shapes against the snow instantly reminded me of one of my favorite works by Francisco Goya.

'Giant' - Francisco Goya - 1818

I did some small drawings of them a few years ago and have wanted to do them in large format ever since. They are designed to hang together facing each other.... that said, they will also stand alone as the two together would need about sixteen feet of linear wall space. Maybe the Metropolitan has space for them. :)

Stalwart Knight One - 36 x 77 - Charcoal on paper - Available at Altamira Fine Art - SOLD

Stalwart Knight Two - 36 x 77 - Charcoal on paper - Available at Altamira Fine Art - SOLD

To create works this large in charcoal I used the full spectrum of charcoal mediums available, from a charcoal pencil to, literally, a charcoal brick about 8 inches long. There was a learning curve in regards to handling the paper, the different textures of the charcoal, the effects of the fixative and framing details in regards to the scale of the pieces.

The variety of charcoal mediums used to create the bulls.

The below is an oil painting of a Lipizzan Colt. It is the starkness of the composition in the below painting which mainly excites me. Placing a subject in the middle of a canvas can be tricky business and it is the backdrop and the shapes in the colt which make this composition successful. It is titled 'Bokeh' as that is a word which refers to the aesthetic quality of the blur of out-of-focus areas in a photograph. I played with blurring the areas at the bottom of the painting to bring the viewers attention to the white star on the forehead and the eye which are more detailed. The blurred areas along the bottom also creates imbalance which is necessary as the colt is in the center of the painting.

'Bokeh' - 15 x 41 - Oil on Linen - Available at Altamira Fine Art - SOLD

The below is the study for 'Bokeh'

Study for 'Bokeh' - 10 x 18 - Charcoal on paper - Available at Altamira Fine Art - SOLD

And a last, but certainly not least, a 'Post' would not be a 'Post' without a picture of Uma.

Thank you for taking the time to keep up with what has been going on in the studio.

May you have wonderful upcoming summer days!

All my best,

~ September

ALTAMIRA FINE ART, A Gerald Peters Exhibit, NMWA entry, and Red Horses

noreply@blogger.com (september) — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 19:01:00 +0000

Hello Everyone!

I accidentally posted this post at the same time as the Giclee Sale last week and since it posted under the 'sale' post most people did not see it. Please excuse the redundancy if you already have seen it. It is part of my 'blog' learning curve.

Spring is in the air and with it are longer days and renewed energy! Jackson rarely has spring come this early so it is a treat, the birds that migrate are here and the aspens are budding. It is a bit of a shock and nobody is complaining... quite the contrary.

There is much to report in this blog post. I will start with:

A gallery transition from Trio Fine Art to ALTAMIRA Fine Art

I will be in transition from Trio Fine Art, which I co-owned and co-operated for six years, to ALTAMIRA Fine Art on May first. The reason for this new chapter is that I want to have more time to paint. Running Trio Fine Art has been an incredibly rewarding experience in regards to having the opportunity to work with, and create art alongside, the talent of Kathryn Turner, Molly Hirschfield, Lee Riddell, and Jennifer Hoffman. I am proud of what Trio has become and would like to extend a huge amount of gratitude to my business partners, collectors, family and friends for your support. Neither Trio Fine Art nor my career would be where they are without your unwavering enthusiasm. I am excited to have the opportunity to exhibit at ALTAMIRA and will have a one woman exhibition this summer from July 24th - August 14th, with a reception on August 2nd. If you are in town please come and the paintings will be available to view online.

Other exciting news is:

An Exhibit at The Gerald Peters Gallery

'Works on Paper'

The Gerald Peters Gallery - Santa Fe

May 11th - June 16th

Hedley - Johnson - Loken - Vhay

The following paintings will be displayed as part of this exhibit.

'Joy Four' - 10 x 10 - Watercolor on 300lb Arches Hot Press Paper - GP - SOLD

'Joy Five' - 10 x 10 - Watercolor on 300 lb Arches Hot Press Paper - GP - SOLD

'Joy Six' - 10 x 10 - Watercolor on 300 lb. Arches Hot Press Paper - GP - SOLD

It is no wonder that hummingbirds are a symbol of abundance and joy. I paint them as the sheer sight or sound of them immediately fills my soul with delight.

'Blue Mustang One' - 9 x 15 - Watercolor on 300 lb. Arches Hot Press Paper - GP - SOLD

'Blue Mustang Two' - 9 x 13 - Watercolor on 300 lb. Arches Hot Press Paper - GP - SOLD

Outside of the fact that I have an affinity for horses in general, Mustangs have a special place in my heart as I grew up in Nevada and have been watching them in the desert ever since I was a child. The wild horse epitomizes the west.

For more information about these pieces or the exhibit please contact Maria Hajic and the below email link:

Maria Hajic - The Gerald Peters Gallery

It is an honor to be asked for the second year in a

row to participate in the 'More' category of the

National Museum of Wildlife Art's Western Visions Miniatures and More Exhibit

this upcoming September.

'A Kindred Glow' - 20 x 36 - Oil on Belgian Linen - NMWA - SOLD

This painting was inspired by a John Singer Sargent (American, 1850 - 1925) painting, titled Smoke of Ambergris, that I saw this past January at the Clark Museum in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Sargent's handling of paint is like none other and to be able to see the brush strokes in person made me a better painter. Every few years there is a painting that changes the way that I work and see. This was one of those. 'A Kindred Glow' was also inspired by the beauty of this bird and my fascination of painting white objects. I would like to thank Henry Holdsworth for his generosity in allowing me to work from his photographs for this piece.

'Ode to O'Keeffe Two Sketch' - 5 x 7 - Conte on Paper - NMWA - SOLD

This sketch will be a part of the drawing division of the NMWA Miniatures and More exhibit.

These works will be available on the night of September 14th.

For more information please click on the link below:

National Museum of Wildlife Art's Western Visions Miniatures and More Exhibit

New Red Horses

The red horses paintings are created purely from imagination, they are done outside of reference material. They are based upon thirty years of drawing the horse, japanese sumi-e brush painting, and inspiration from deceased artist Craig Sheppard, and the abstract sculptures of Deborah Butterfield. These works are numbered as to their place in a trajectory of these paintings which began in 2007.

There are a few new facets to this group of Red Horses. I have not yet done a colt - Red Horse 30, nor have i done one as small as Red Horse 45 which is 3.5 x 5. I have also been exploring a new substrate, 4 ply Bristol (on RH 41 and 42). Bristol has a less absorbent surface so the water and the pigment float on the top which creates a lovely pooling effect with the paint. It is also smoother and brighter white which gives the paint more vibrancy. On Red Horse 41 and 42 I have added washes of red paint along with the watercolor lines of the horses.

'Red Horse 30' - 4 x 5 - Watercolor on 300 lb. Arches Hot Press Paper - Altamira

'Red Horse 45' - 3.5 x 5 - Watercolor on 300 lb. Arches Hot Press Paper - Altamira - SOLD

'Red Horse 43' - 7 x 10 - Watercolor on 300 lb. Arches Hot Press Paper - Altamira - SOLD

'Red Horse 41' - 7 x 9 - Watercolor on 300 lb. Arches Hot Press Paper - Altamira - SOLD

'Red Horse 42' - 7 x 9 - Watercolor on 300 lb. Arches Hot Press Paper - Altamira - SOLD

For Information about these Red Horses please contact Altamira Fine Art at the below link:

ALTAMIRA Fine Art

And last, but not least, I have to include this picture of my new studio companion Uma. I never thought I would own a mini dachshund (a dog not built for one of the coldest places in the country). Nor did I think that I would own a dog who now has a down coat and a blue fleece jacket. All that said, I am smitten, so she is staying. Here is 'Uma in Blue' - she is quite proud of herself, as she should be :)!

All my best,

~September

commissions

noreply@blogger.com (september) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 05:08:00 +0000

Hello Everyone!

We are experiencing an early spring here in jackson which is completely delightful after some very cold temperatures in january and february.

Below is news for the month of march and what has transpired in the studio.

Commissions:

Below are two commissions which recently have kept me company in the studio.

'Bonner and Dude' - 20 x 30 - oil on belgian linen - sold

I love how the owner of Bonner and Dude describes them. It is worth a read.

Dude (right) is the type of horse who is always interested in doing the right thing. He has a very kind nature, is gentle and smart. He has rather famous ancestors, and he has won numerous awards in roping, trail class and other events. He loves taking off at a dead run, but is content with a leisurely stroll, too. He has beautiful coloring and the thickest mane, ever. He especially loves his owner, and is very interested in any sort of edible treat that may be lurking around. He is rather retiring with other horses, and does not get into any power struggles in the field. He and bonner are good buds, and enjoy grooming one another.
Bonner (left) is a hunk and the class clown, too. He does many tricks: He will fetch a frisbee, stand on his pedestal, kiss, smile and count on command, and hand you a tissue if you sneeze. If you drop your hat or your glove he will pick it up for you. He has extremely smooth gaits, and can be ridden bareback with a halter after six months on pasture. He hates ropes, and anything snakelike. He is a fearless trail horse and likes seeing the countryside. He is a glutton, and is very easily distracted by apples and carrots. He is very focused on his owner and doesn't like her to be out of his sight during lunch breaks on the trail. She dotes on him.

Spring's Dance - 30 x 60 - oil on belgian linen - sold

This painting is about movement and whites. The whites were carefully designed to sparkle amongst the neutral tones throughout the rest of the piece. The slightly cooler white in the lower left portion of the painting is unpainted primed linen which adds drama, because of contrast, to the white of the colts stockings and blazes.

Happy Spring!

All my best,

~September

'flight' & two 'ex arte equinus fifth equine art competition' awards

noreply@blogger.com (september) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:07:00 +0000

happy holiday season to everyone!

this is a late first friday post as i wanted to include art from the 'flight' exhibit which is currently at trio fine art - it is a group exhibition of avian subjects - please come in and see it if you are in jackson.

trio's holiday hours are thursday - saturday from 12 - 6 through the 31st of december.

the below are pieces in the exhibit.

'falcon gentle one' - 15 x 15 - oil on linen - sold
a special thank you to john goodell for access to the peregrine from which these two paintings were painted

'falcon gentle two' - 15 x 18 - oil on linen - sold

'downstream' - 7 1/2 x 12 - oil on linen - sold

'joy one' - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - watercolor on paper - sold

'joy two' - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - watercolor on paper - sold

'silent glance' - 15 x 20 - charcoal on paper - Available at Altamira - sold
special thanks to henry holdsworth for allowing me to use his photos for reference

'falcon gentle sketch' - 5 1/2 x 6 1/2 - watercolor graphite on paper - sold

'ex arte equinus fifth annual equine art exhibit' awards

i am honored to have opened an exciting email today from the 'ex arte equinus fifth annual equine art exhibit' directors. this exhibit has grown to represent the best of equine art being currently produced in the country.

the below awards will be showcased in 'art horse' magazine in march of 2012.

'nora's gait' - 12 x 24 - oil on linen - sold

winner of the editor's choice award

'alacrity' - 12 x 24 - oil on linen - sold

'honorable mention' in the painting category by painting curator, valarie wolf

i would like to thank every art enthusiast who is reading this blog for your support of my work. whether you purchase or admire your support keeps me in the studio creating more art which is a gift. thank you... i am grateful.

have a great holiday season!

with warmest regards,

~september

western art & architecture, c-quito, the legacy galleries scottsdale holiday exhibit & charcoal studies

noreply@blogger.com (september) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:05:00 +0000

hello everyone!

it has been an amazing few months of weather... that said, winter is just around the corner with temperatures dropping and flurries of snow on the back deck as i write.

october was busy with excitement about an article in western art & architecture, commissions, charcoal studies, and a painting for legacy's scottsdale holiday exhibit.

it has been a great honor to have had an article written about my work in this winters issue of 'western art and architecture' magazine. this recognition validates years of dedication to the pursuit of creating art. seonaid campbell, an incredibly talented freelance writer & documentary film maker, did an amazing job in capturing the story. it can be read on the link below. please note that you will need to download the pdf to your computer and read it from there... my apologies for the added step. if you are not technically inclined please send me an email (click here: september@vhay.com) and i will send it to your directly. otherwise please click on the link below to download to your computer.

september vhay - western art and architecture

below is the art that came out of the studio this month...my elves were hard at work :)

a commissioned portrait of a belgian warmblood stallion named c-quito. he is an incredible athlete..... in 2010, he was fifth nationally in the

regular confirmation hunters showing only 11 weeks and in 2011 he has already won 3 USHJA hunter derbies. it is an honor to be in his presence and to watch him move. more information and videos are available on the link to his website below:

c.quito's website

c-quito - 12 x 24 - oil on linen - sold

in addition to the c-quito portrait a piece to be part of the legacy gallery's holiday small work show was completed, titled 'afternoon rivers'. the exhibit will be on display starting with a reception on december 8th from 7 - 9 at the legacy gallery in scottsdale, arizona. all works will be sold by draw. 'afternoon rivers' is a painting of horses on the crane creek ranch, which is on the snake river, in jackson, wyoming. the pattern of light on their backs stopped me in my tracks and had to be painted. for more information contact the legacy gallery at the below link:

the legacy gallery

'afternoon rivers' - 12 x 24 - oil on linen - sold

the below is a charcoal study done for 'afternoon rivers'. the study is currently at trio fine art.

Crane Creek Light - 10 x 10 - Conte on Paper - Available at Altamira Fine Art - sold

also completed is a charcoal study for a commissioned 30 x 60 oil painting of two colts which is also available at trio fine art.

Spring Dance - 10 x 13 - Conte on Paper - Available at Altamira Fine Art - sold

stay warm and have a wonderful month of november and an early happy thanksgiving to everyone.

all my best,
~september

a white horse, drawings & save the dates.

noreply@blogger.com (september) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:13:00 +0000

HAPPY FALL EVERYONE!

a time of transformation, abundance, & celebration!

i have no doubt that all who live in jackson had a glorious month of september. what a delight to have so many indian summer days...let's hope for more in october. the month of september was spent on drawings, commissions and paintings. with the weather changing and the shorter days, it has been a nice time to be in the studio.

please save the date for the upcoming exhibit:
works by
kathryn turner, jennifer l. hoffman, lee riddell and september vhay
titled 'flight' at trio fine art:
(a percentage of sales will be donated to the teton raptor center)

'flight' - december 8th - 31st - reception on december 8th from 5 - 8

below is a recently finished oil painting of a friends mare which was purchased partially through the completion of the piece. the most rewarding element of this piece is the warm and cool temperatures on the horses neck and the shapes of the whites areas. the white on the jaw, top of the neck, and the back are the priming on the canvas, i.e., they are not painted. all of the area around the horses legs is also primed canvas. it is an optical illusion that the white of the jaw is warmer than the white around the horses legs as they are the exact same surface, primed canvas. the surrounding paint makes the jaw look warmer. this is a watercolor technique in which you leave the white of the paper (in this case the primed canvas) for the white areas instead of painting the area with white paint.

nora's gait - oil on linen - 12 x 24 - sold

'spring forward' is a conte drawing done of a palomino horse here in jackson.

it is a drawing in which a minimal amount of line creates his form.

spring forward - 18 x 20 - conte on paper - available at ALTAMIRA Fine Art - sold

have a wonderful month of october. stay warm, stay dry....

and in tribute to steve jobs.

"stay hungry, stay foolish"

bless you mr. jobs for all that you brought to our world.

may we all learn from you to live close to our hearts in life and in love.

all my best!

~september

the third 'first friday' post: southwest art magazine, fall arts, commissions, and a puppy!

noreply@blogger.com (september) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:58:00 +0000

hello everyone....

this has been a busy month of commissions and training a puppy so there is not much to post image wise but news to share....

southwest art article:

southwest art has done a feature story on 'birds in art' which is currently at the leigh yawkey woodson museum in wasau, wisconsin. they have highlighted six paintings and my painting 'two is a pair', which was purchased by the national museum of wildlife art last fall, is amongst those chosen.

to access the article please click on the below link.

southwest art - taking flight - august 2011

fall arts festival:

there is a lot going during the month of september at trio fine art, in town and at the national museum of wildlife art.

september 8th at trio - kathryn mapes turner's one woman exhibit 5 - 8

september 9th at trio - palates to palettes from 5 - 8 w demonstrations from 3 - 5

september 16th at the national museum of wildlife art -

western visions miniatures and more exhibit

the below are two works of mine on exhibit at the western visions exhibit:

winters harmony - 18 x 36 - oil on linen - sold
i would like to credit and thank tim mayo for allowing me to work from his beautiful photography

madras morning - 10 x 14 - charcoal on paper - sold

and last but not least is my new "partner in crime"... uma...

she looks calm but is quite the whirling dervish...

she continually makes me laugh and has brought a lot of joy

into my life...

have a wonderful month of september as the trees start to change, the light gets lower in the sky and a crisp element is added to the air.

all my best,

~september

july exhibit final post - 'dreams of midnight' and 'ravens'

noreply@blogger.com (september) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 03:14:00 +0000

hello everyone!

enclosed please find the last few paintings for this july exhibit. as promised my next post will be the first friday of august.

enjoy the bounty brought by the long warm days of summer!

all my best,

~september

'dreams of midnight' - oil on belgian linen - 30 x 60 - $8100 - sold

'dreams of midnight' is a painting dedicated to a horse named midnight that belonged to a friend of my father's. this horse was well trained, gentle and had a spring in his gait. at the age of seven i had to maneuver him next to a fence to climb on bareback and with nothing but a halter and a lead rope the two of us would explore the world. i remember having to hang on tight to his mane when he picked up speed as my short legs were not very effective in regards to gripping his broad back for balance. i still think about him from time to time.

'affinity' is about soul mates....ravens mate for the length of their lives. these two are watching the world go by shoulder by shoulder, wing by wing.

'abundantia' - oil on linen - 12 x 24 - $3200 - sold

this painting was inspired by meaningful encounters with both ravens and hummingbirds. in native american lore hummingbirds are symbols of abundance and joy and ravens, among other things, are symbolic of being ready to take your life to a new level. 'abundantia' is the greek goddess of abundance which is represented by the hummingbird. these two, an auspicious duo, are here to remind us of the abundance of the universe.

the first 'first friday' post! - gratitude, 'cowboys & indians', & orchids

noreply@blogger.com (september) — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 20:03:00 +0000

hello and welcome to the first 'first friday' post for this new blog! i am laughing at myself as it is actually saturday and i am in the throes of preparing for an exhibit so I have not been able to get this post out until now. please bear with me as there will be another post with the final paintings for the exhibit in a few days. in the future there will only be one post a month to honor minimal amounts of social media. this post is about gratitude, 'cowboys and indians', and orchids.

first and foremost is gratitude. my heart is filled with gratitude to you. each and every person who enjoys the work that i create is part of a continuum of creativity. mother teresa said that "the ocean is made up of tiny drops". in this same manner, all my work is fueled by each person who connects with the paintings. so thank you, these paintings would not exist without you.

the second part of this post is a link to an article published in this month's edition of 'cowboys and indians'. please click the link below to access the article.

'cowboys & indians'

july 2011

and last, but definitely not least, are three orchid paintings that will be in this upcoming exhibit.

enjoy and please stay tuned for the last piece of the exhibit to be posted in a few days.

have a great fourth of july weekend!

all my best,

~september

ode to o'keeffe one - 10 x 13 - oil on belgian linen - sold

ode to o'keeffe three - 21" w x 23" h - oil on belgian linen - sold

i never tire of painting the light and texture in the petals of orchids (and they hold still a lot longer than horses :)...).

below is a favorite quote by georgia o'keeffe...

"i found that i could say things with color and shape that i couldn't say any other way - things that i had no words for..."

i concur with mrs. o'keeffe and so titled these paintings in her honor.

july exhibit!!

noreply@blogger.com (september) — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:38:00 +0000

hello everyone!

i hope that you will be able to come to this upcoming exhibit! if you cannot come to the reception please do stop by and see the paintings. i will be in the gallery for the length of the exhibit and would like to see you.

the artist's reception is on july 7th from 5 - 8

including a conversation with september from 6:30 - 7:00

the exhibit will be up from July 6th to the 23rd

summer hours are wednesday - saturday from 12 - 6

hors d'oeuvres by maho hakoshima

the paintings & drawings will be online by July 5th at

www.vhay.com

please join us!

upcoming trio exhibits:

lee carlman riddell - july 28th

jennifer l. hoffman - august 18th

kathryn mapes turner - september 8th

'palates & palettes' - september 9th

july exhibit journal drawings

noreply@blogger.com (september) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:47:00 +0000

enclosed please find four journal entries that will be framed and available in this upcoming exhibit in july. the journal entry drawings are where the ideas for paintings come together so they are often full of life and discovery. these drawings are signed which is not usually the case but because they will be in exhibit they are they are signed.

orchid sketch two - 5.5" x 6.5" - conte on paper - sold

nora's gait sketch - 5.5" x 8.5" - conte on paper - sold

july exhibit paintings - 'got a biscuit?' & 'friday's blaze'

noreply@blogger.com (september) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:54:00 +0000

'got a biscuit?' - 12 x 12 - oil on belgian linen - sold

i have wanted to do this painting of this jack russell named 'fritz' for a few years. i am drawn to the beauty in the pattern of the whites and and darks of his coat and how attentively he is awaiting the next treat. i must admit that the title 'got a biscuit' comes from the fact that fritz is, in fact, awaiting a treat but also from my graphic designer friend laura quinlivin's website (www.shortdogdesign.com) which showcases her black lab and says 'got a biscuit'. for anyone of need of a talented designer, laura is your person. she is wonderful.

'friday's blaze?' - 30 x 30 - oil on belgian linen - Available at ALTAMIRA Fine Art - SOLD

friday's blaze was inspired by a colt that i saw on a hillside outside of salt lake city a few years ago. the sienna color of the colts coat stood out in contrast to the dry fall grass and the white gelding which accompanied him. the gray green in the background was a stronger green but it was competing with the sienna of the colt... it was not until added more grey to the green that the piece worked as that allowed the sienna color to be the focal point, supported by the grey green.

july exhibit oil drawings

noreply@blogger.com (september) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:03:00 +0000

'friday's blaze' - 12 x 12 - oil on belgian linen - sold

'nora's gait' - oil on cradle board (a 2" x 11" 14" wooden 'box') - sold

these 'oil drawings' (drawings done in oil paint) are studies for future paintings or underlays for paintings. drawing in oil has all of the benefits of charcoal with the additional ability to completely erase down to the substrate. the monochromatic aspect of these drawings have a simplicity that compels the viewer interact with the piece by mentally finishing the painting on their own. when i do the drawings as underlays for paintings i often love the drawings so much that i don't have the heart to paint over them.