Just Released: Clydesdale Horse Portrait inspired by You-Know-Who!
My latest pencil drawing, titled “Crowd Pleasers,” was inspired by a recent visit of the Budweiser Draft Horse Hitch. It seemed much of the town of Canton turned out to see these gentle giants! Getting photographs was a real challenge, as people surrounded the horses from the moment the critters came off their trailers. I was fortunate to have a wonderful art patron who agreed to let me use some of her shots to create this drawing. Thanks Mary!
If you roll your mouse over the picture, you will get a preview of what the hand-tinted limited edition print looks like. The image links to purchase information, or you can click here: Clydesdale Horses Hitch art print.
Kelli’s Latest Pencil Drawings and What’s on the Drawing Table now:
Other recent pencil drawings include a series of Doberman Pinscher images and several Thoroughbred Horse Racing drawings. (See the article below for a great follow-up story to my horse racing art!)
Currently, I have another Clydesdale Draft Horse drawing in the planning stages, as well as two harness racing themes and several rodeo drawings. In addition I currently have several custom pet portraits on the drawing. You can check out my pencil portraits page next month for samples of these latest pencil drawings!
Kelli’s Horse Racing Pencil Drawing Featured in the 2009 Kentucky Derby Celebration!
My equine artwork is now a part of Kentucky Derby history! This year the Louisville Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kentucky contacted me to order an exclusive line of 350 Derby-theme, limited edition prints. Each print was personally signed, numbered and titled. The prints were special commemorative gifts - given to guests of the Hyatt Regency on Derby weekend 2009.
I created the artwork, titled “Derby Dreams,” as a pencil drawing in my signature montage style. This layered drawing technique, combined with the classic look of black & white pencil drawing, makes my approach to horse artwork truly unique in the world of Equine Art. The original drawing was framed by the Hyatt and displayed in the lobby throughout the week of Derby events. The artwork now becomes part of the Hyatt’s permanent collection.
I am so very grateful to Karen Patsfield, Executive Administrative Assistant of the Hyatt Regency, for being so wonderful to work with. Karen’s organizational skills and management abilities made this large project a joyful process from start to finish. Guests of the Hyatt no doubt enjoy all of the attention to detail from such a fine staff!
I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Deb Simon Photography. Deb kindly allowed me to use some of her horse photography as partial reference material for this project. Thank you once again Deb!
2009 Horse Pencil Drawing: “Ready, Set ... GO!”
Limited Edition Prints of “Ready, Set ... GO!” are now available!
This site features the amazing horse and dog pencil drawings of Artist Kelli Swan. While Kelli also creates historical drawings and aviation art, her first love (and speciality) has always been her equine art drawings and her dog breed drawings - especially Doberman Pinscher and Greyhound dog sketches.
Enjoy your visit at this site and look below for late breaking news on Kelli’s Pencil Drawings Blog! This pencil art and artist marketing blog also opens in a separate window for your convenience.
