Northwest Oregon Artist
Gena Lee Tharp Original Fine Art
Equine Horse & floral Paintings
I remember the exact moment my love for horses began. I was 14 years old and I was horseback riding in the back pasture with our old sorrel mare "Star" who had just started off at a soft gallop. Just for a moment I closed my eyes as I dropped the knotted reins and opened my arms out wide. I loved the wind on my face and I think she did too. I listened to the rhythm of her hooves and the rise and fall of her mane. It was a special moment between Star and I and that memory has stayed with me my entire life. Star was my first love and she was a grouchy old girl who just put up with me. Then came my second love: Ginger, a very gentle quarter horse that could out run any horse i put her up against. Later on mom purchased a stallion and each of these beautiful mares had a sweet little filly in the Spring. What a wonderful experience this was for my sisters and I.
I was part of a riding club in my teens and got to show my mare Ginger at the county fair during the summers and ride in the local Blackberry Festival parade. We didn't own a horse trailer, so I rode Ginger all the way into Sutherlin (9 miles!!!). Then I rode her in the parade and after the parade I rode her all the way back home. My mother followed closely behind in her jeep to make sure we made it to and fro safely. Thank you mom! I love you!
Mom and Dad sold our beautiful Ranch near Nonpariel east of Sutherlln in the 70's and I miss it to this day. Living there and experiencing all the things that go along with being part of a ranch were some of the best days of my life.
"Percheron Power"
Acrylic
24 x 30" Wide painted edges Wrap Around Canvas
Archival Giclee Prints are available on paper or canvas
by special order. Greeting cards are also available.
Ex Arte Equinus V International Equine Art Contest
I have had the honor of this painting being accepted in the Ex Arte Equinus V international equine art contest by The Art Horse Magazine. There were nearly 1,000 entries from nations from all over the world. This painting is now featured on their web site under the "Paintings" category and will also be available in a hard bound book that will be for sale around March 15, 2012.
You can view the winners and accepted art by clicking on the image above. Choose the Ex Arte 5 tab on the top of their page and the painting category on the next page.
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