Artwork
Laughter for a Rainy Day
Its pouring rain here in Eastern Pa, and as I sit at my desk at work hoping for customers to walk in the door (I own a custom framing shop – and lets face it, no one frames artwork in the rain!) I have decided today needs a little laughter. So you’re in luck – two posts for today!
Many of you following my blog by now have probably picked up on the fact that I have a love for animals – especially equines. But did you know that I not only love to train them, but I also love to photograph them? I graduated from Kutztown University in 2007 with a degree in Fine Arts and Photography, and in 2005 I really began to push the envelope with my animal photography.
The Animal Kingdom Collection by Kyley DiLuigi
I have always been fascinated by photo booths. That little strip of paper with four tiny photos seems to exude so much of the personality of its subjects. In 2005 I chose to push our familiarity with these conventional photos by inserting animals into the picture space. Portraiture need not be limited to humans; why not give animals the chance to show a part of themselves by showcasing their portraits through the means of photo booth art? I find this method and approach to animal portraiture to be both humorous and potentially fascinating. In 2006 I was a finalist in the Adobe Design Awards for this series. I was flown to Toronto, Canada for the awards ceremony and showcase of my artwork in the Royal Ontario Museum. I used many of my own horses as my models – see if you can find Chincoteague Minnow, click on the photo to the left to see more from this series – I hope it gives you a chuckle.
"Equus Callabus" Blueprint by Kyley DiLuigi
In 2007 I began a series of animal blueprints, my favorite of the set being the Chincoteague Pony of course (you may recognize my model as my own Chincoteague Minnow)! I took on a humorous approach to “mapping out” traits specific to different species and breeds. Click on the Image to the right to see more from this series.
If you are interested in seeing more of my work you can visit my online portfolio at www.greenhorsestudios.com. The images below are just a selection of other humorous animal portraits I have taken over the years. Hopefully they will brighten your day, and give you a laugh.
My sister's horse, Jet, poses as a supermodel
My horse, Nitro, gives a big smile for the camera
Breyer Model of Blitz
Breyer Model of Chesapeake Lightning painted by KD
Today I finished painting a Breyer model of Chesapeake Lightning aka Blitz. I think it turned out really nice. The roan on him was difficult to achieve but overall it closely resembles him.
Blitz one of the most gorgeous Chincoteague Ponies I have ever seen. I love all of my ponies equally but something about that beautiful face of Blitz just melts me. And standing at 14.1 hands tall he is also one of the largest Chincoteagues I have seen. Usually the ponies range from 12 – 13.3 hands high. Not only is Blitz abnormally tall, but he is also very proportionately built. Most Chincoteagues are built more like my Minnow, horse sized head and body but really shrimpy legs (this characteristic is also SUPER cute but it can have its medical drawbacks – note Minnow’s diagnosis of ringbone last year). But no matter what their size and shape I love all Chincoteagues, something about them is just so amazing.
I am currently offering my services to paint a Breyer model of any of my trick ponies, or if you would rather I can paint a model of your horse. For more details click on one of the photos above.
Blitz shakes hands with KD
-KD
Sunshine Days
Since spring is now officially here Chincoteague Minnow has been able to get back into the swing of painting. Created on March 8, 2009 (the day of my 25th Birthday) was “Sunshine Over Assateague”. This painting is one of my favorites – and would be a great addition to any home. Check out the website for more information on purchasing this wonderful work of art.
"Sunshine Over Assateague" by Chincoteague Minnow
-KD
Mini Me
Someday I hope to have my herd of Chincoteague Ponies to adorn their very own Breyer blankets – the blanket that only horses that have been immortalized as Breyer models can wear. But until that day comes I will just have to create my own!
I painted a Breyer mold of Misty of Chincoteague to look just like my famous, “Chincoteague Minnow”. In the near future I hope to complete my “box set” (to include Chesapeake Lightning aka Blitz and Chesapeake Boomerang aka Boomer as well).
Breyer model painted to look like Chincoteague Minnow by artist Kyley DiLuigi
-KD
