Sandra Strohmeyer's Art
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Desert Mustang
This is an acrylic I did after attending a workshop for the Watercolor Society of Oregon. You spatter a bunch of paint on your paper and then just "find" your subject and paint the negative spaces. I found it to be a lot fun. I've done this kind of painting before on my own but not necessarily with acrylic.
9x11" on watercolor paper, unframed $95
This is an acrylic I did after attending a workshop for the Watercolor Society of Oregon. You spatter a bunch of paint on your paper and then just "find" your subject and paint the negative spaces. I found it to be a lot fun. I've done this kind of painting before on my own but not necessarily with acrylic.
9x11" on watercolor paper, unframed $95
Frolicking Horses
This is a large painting I did a couple months ago that I simply love. It started out a watercolor and then I ended up adding acrylic and playing with it. I'm not sure I could part with this one but I will put a price on it that might persuade me!
Frolicking Horses 16x20" framed in beautiful textured wood grey frame $800
White Blazes
A loosely painted abstract of two horses
10x10" Acrylic on canvas $65
sold
A loosely painted abstract of two horses
10x10" Acrylic on canvas $65
sold
Black Horses Running
A fun collage and acrylic painting on 10x10 canvas.
10x10" collage/Acrylic on canvas. $65
A fun collage and acrylic painting on 10x10 canvas.
10x10" collage/Acrylic on canvas. $65
Spirit
This is a mixed media painting. I did the background in a class and of course, it was very abstract. I brought it home and wondered what I would do with it. One night, I took it out. I leafed through my sketchbook and found a simple drawing of a horse's head I liked. I decided to paint in on to the background of this abstract. I did some finger painting and smearing and I love the result. It suggests a horse in the midst of all this energy. To me, there is a bit of mystery and a feeling of magical vibes which is what horses do for me personally.
Measures 24x18" un matted. Would look lovely in a white matte and black metal frame. $450
This is a mixed media painting. I did the background in a class and of course, it was very abstract. I brought it home and wondered what I would do with it. One night, I took it out. I leafed through my sketchbook and found a simple drawing of a horse's head I liked. I decided to paint in on to the background of this abstract. I did some finger painting and smearing and I love the result. It suggests a horse in the midst of all this energy. To me, there is a bit of mystery and a feeling of magical vibes which is what horses do for me personally.
Measures 24x18" un matted. Would look lovely in a white matte and black metal frame. $450
Three Happy Horses
Three horses are galloping across the hillside with a lake in the background. This piece uses pre-painted watercolor horses, scraps of paper, paper flowers and acrylic to form a whimsical, free spirit painting.
Measures 9"x12" on stretched canvas board. $75
Three horses are galloping across the hillside with a lake in the background. This piece uses pre-painted watercolor horses, scraps of paper, paper flowers and acrylic to form a whimsical, free spirit painting.
Measures 9"x12" on stretched canvas board. $75
Abstract Horse
This was an experiment with different mediums. There's lots of texture, bumps, and dimensions. A feast for the fingertips as well as the eyes....
10x10" Multi-Media/Acrylic on canvas $65
Sold
This was an experiment with different mediums. There's lots of texture, bumps, and dimensions. A feast for the fingertips as well as the eyes....
10x10" Multi-Media/Acrylic on canvas $65
Sold
Rainbow Horse
A blend of every color in the rainbow to form one of my series of Rainbow Horses. White, wispy clouds and deep blue sky form the background.
Measures 11 X 14" $150, unframed $200
A blend of every color in the rainbow to form one of my series of Rainbow Horses. White, wispy clouds and deep blue sky form the background.
Measures 11 X 14" $150, unframed $200
Spirits In The Sky
In American Indian folklore, horses figure prominently in their spiritual world. This is an expression of horse spirits in the clouds. A flowing movement of turquoise, yellows and green with waves of rust. It could be horses riding the wind....
Measures 11X14" framed with dark blue matte and black frame $275
In American Indian folklore, horses figure prominently in their spiritual world. This is an expression of horse spirits in the clouds. A flowing movement of turquoise, yellows and green with waves of rust. It could be horses riding the wind....
Measures 11X14" framed with dark blue matte and black frame $275
Guapo
This is Guapo, my Arabian gelding full of fire, proud and pumped up! Guapo means handsome in Spanish and he is a show stopper with a beautiful dished head, stocky muscular build and very upright carriage of his head. A stunning portrait for those who love Arabians.
Measures 8X10". $275, framed with 2" white matte
$300
This is Guapo, my Arabian gelding full of fire, proud and pumped up! Guapo means handsome in Spanish and he is a show stopper with a beautiful dished head, stocky muscular build and very upright carriage of his head. A stunning portrait for those who love Arabians.
Measures 8X10". $275, framed with 2" white matte
$300
Picasso Horse
This horse has so much personality. Bold rust color accents on turquoise and greens set against a textured blue sky.
sold (limited prints available)
This horse has so much personality. Bold rust color accents on turquoise and greens set against a textured blue sky.
sold (limited prints available)
Blue Thunder
This powerful piece exudes lots of feeling to me. Horses play with each other and sometimes it is like a rhythmic ballet of athletic movement. You can tell they enjoy the idea of movement and interplay just by watching them.
Original measure 13"X 17" unframed $295
sold
This powerful piece exudes lots of feeling to me. Horses play with each other and sometimes it is like a rhythmic ballet of athletic movement. You can tell they enjoy the idea of movement and interplay just by watching them.
Original measure 13"X 17" unframed $295
sold
Three Blue Horses
A different expression like child's play....using line and color for a dramatic take on a herd of three blue horses.
sold (Limited prints available)
A different expression like child's play....using line and color for a dramatic take on a herd of three blue horses.
sold (Limited prints available)
Archaic Arabians
Like ripped off a brick wall, (it's up to your imagination), this image depicts four white Arabians in various poses perhaps in the rain or stirring up some dust. What I like to do in some of my paintings is to leave a little up to the viewer's imagination. That way the viewer becomes more involved with the painting. If it makes you stay longer and wonder, I like that....
Original measures 15" X 22" framed in 2" white matte and black metal frame $425
Like ripped off a brick wall, (it's up to your imagination), this image depicts four white Arabians in various poses perhaps in the rain or stirring up some dust. What I like to do in some of my paintings is to leave a little up to the viewer's imagination. That way the viewer becomes more involved with the painting. If it makes you stay longer and wonder, I like that....
Original measures 15" X 22" framed in 2" white matte and black metal frame $425
Blue Ribbon Winner
This I did from a photograph. What I like is that the rider is clothed in darkness and the light is on just the horse. The coppery coat gleams. The white of the saddle girth, blaze and snip on the nose stands out in strong contrast to the background. You can see the dust in the ring or imagine it. Being a rider, I can feel the upward movement of this horse's step and the pull on the reins to keep him collected. This is a horse being shown Saddle seat Equitation.
Original measures 11"X 14" Unframed $175
This I did from a photograph. What I like is that the rider is clothed in darkness and the light is on just the horse. The coppery coat gleams. The white of the saddle girth, blaze and snip on the nose stands out in strong contrast to the background. You can see the dust in the ring or imagine it. Being a rider, I can feel the upward movement of this horse's step and the pull on the reins to keep him collected. This is a horse being shown Saddle seat Equitation.
Original measures 11"X 14" Unframed $175
A Fall Frisky Day
This is one of the few acrylics I've done. I did it for the 2012 Fall Festival Poster Competition. It did not win, but I thought it captured an unusual playfulness between the falling autumn leaves and horse with beautiful gold mane. The greens, turquoises and striking white blaze form a kaleidoscope of colors that give movement to the image..
Original is16"X20" stretched canvas $250
This is one of the few acrylics I've done. I did it for the 2012 Fall Festival Poster Competition. It did not win, but I thought it captured an unusual playfulness between the falling autumn leaves and horse with beautiful gold mane. The greens, turquoises and striking white blaze form a kaleidoscope of colors that give movement to the image..
Original is16"X20" stretched canvas $250
Fluid Horse Series 1 (Top View)
In this painting, I went with a more fluid design using cool colors mixed with a warm rust color. I sketch the design in pencil, use a little ink for some fine, wavy strands in the mane but keep it loose and carefree. I like the feel of this style and it fits me well I've never been a perfectionist, stay in the line kind of gal.
Original measures 11X 14" $300 Framed unmatted in turquoise/green wood frame.
In this painting, I went with a more fluid design using cool colors mixed with a warm rust color. I sketch the design in pencil, use a little ink for some fine, wavy strands in the mane but keep it loose and carefree. I like the feel of this style and it fits me well I've never been a perfectionist, stay in the line kind of gal.
Original measures 11X 14" $300 Framed unmatted in turquoise/green wood frame.
White Flame
This was one of my first large pieces. I love the look in the eyes of this grey horse. I also love the rust colored mane against the dark grey background, the cool blues and abstraction of the body, again leaving a little to the imagination. The face is intriguing, being darker against the light grey of the graceful neck with its curvy contours and pink nose.
Original measures 18"X24" matted and framed in grey barn wood $600
This was one of my first large pieces. I love the look in the eyes of this grey horse. I also love the rust colored mane against the dark grey background, the cool blues and abstraction of the body, again leaving a little to the imagination. The face is intriguing, being darker against the light grey of the graceful neck with its curvy contours and pink nose.
Original measures 18"X24" matted and framed in grey barn wood $600
Orange Horse
This is a style that is just playful. It uses line and color to catch your eye. Many of my designs run off the page, again leaving a little to your imagination as to what the animal is doing and what the rest of him looks like. Warm colors with hints of cool are pleasing to my eye.
Original measures 8X10 unframed $65
This is a style that is just playful. It uses line and color to catch your eye. Many of my designs run off the page, again leaving a little to your imagination as to what the animal is doing and what the rest of him looks like. Warm colors with hints of cool are pleasing to my eye.
Original measures 8X10 unframed $65
Chestnut Horse on Board
This is a folk art style of a chestnut horse painted on a board
done in acrylic. About 11x 18" $150
This is a folk art style of a chestnut horse painted on a board
done in acrylic. About 11x 18" $150
I Am Free
This was painted in response to the mustang round-ups. It shows one grey without a halter on and is entitled "I Am Free". This is such a controversial subject and one that needs a lot of thought. We need to preserve our heritage of these fine, noble animals but we also need to conserve the environment and make sure their numbers do not escalate.
Original measures 15X22" $375 Framed in black metal and 2" white matte.
This was painted in response to the mustang round-ups. It shows one grey without a halter on and is entitled "I Am Free". This is such a controversial subject and one that needs a lot of thought. We need to preserve our heritage of these fine, noble animals but we also need to conserve the environment and make sure their numbers do not escalate.
Original measures 15X22" $375 Framed in black metal and 2" white matte.
Golden Manes
White or grey Arabians are a favorite of mine. I had a beautiful grey mare named Marquise for many years. She was my dream horse in every respect of the word. Her dark muzzle, big brown eyes, dapple grey coloring were magnificent. She was a big-bodied Arab which made even my Quarter Horse friends love her. I took a little artistic license and gave two of them a golden mane to accentuate the head of the center Arab.
Original measures 15X22 $375 Framed in black metal and 2" white matte
White or grey Arabians are a favorite of mine. I had a beautiful grey mare named Marquise for many years. She was my dream horse in every respect of the word. Her dark muzzle, big brown eyes, dapple grey coloring were magnificent. She was a big-bodied Arab which made even my Quarter Horse friends love her. I took a little artistic license and gave two of them a golden mane to accentuate the head of the center Arab.
Original measures 15X22 $375 Framed in black metal and 2" white matte
Fluid Horse Series Two (Horse Head)
This is the second painting in the Fluid Horse Series. Keeping the style of putting paint on paper free and quick using as few strokes as necessary to give the overall feel I want.
Original measure 11X14" framed unmatted with gorgeous wood of a rich rust brown color. $300
This is the second painting in the Fluid Horse Series. Keeping the style of putting paint on paper free and quick using as few strokes as necessary to give the overall feel I want.
Original measure 11X14" framed unmatted with gorgeous wood of a rich rust brown color. $300
Baldie
This a watercolor of a white horse done in pleasing hues of yellow and green with a touch of orange. Unframed on watercolor paper 11x18" $250
This a watercolor of a white horse done in pleasing hues of yellow and green with a touch of orange. Unframed on watercolor paper 11x18" $250
Just A Whisper
I've been experimenting with a freer style with my acrylic paintings. I like the randomness of mixing color on the canvas and seeing how it evolves. I've like that about watercolor and now I've found a way to do the same thing with acrylic. It frees me up and I enjoy the process more.
Measures 10x10" Acrylic on stretched canvas. Ready to hang. $75
I've been experimenting with a freer style with my acrylic paintings. I like the randomness of mixing color on the canvas and seeing how it evolves. I've like that about watercolor and now I've found a way to do the same thing with acrylic. It frees me up and I enjoy the process more.
Measures 10x10" Acrylic on stretched canvas. Ready to hang. $75
Dapple Grey in a Herd
Watercolor horses in a swirl of color and motion.
Framed 8x10" $175
Watercolor horses in a swirl of color and motion.
Framed 8x10" $175
A Trifecta of Orange Horses
Three orange horses in a landscape of blue sky and green pastures. 11x18" each unframed
$400 for the three
Three orange horses in a landscape of blue sky and green pastures. 11x18" each unframed
$400 for the three