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From Inspiration to Canvas

Inspiration for painting ponies and I can come from anywhere, and in this case it came when I found this image on Pinterest.

Painting Pony Inspiration

A DIY painting project from Dans Le Townhouse, I knew this idea was just up Minnow’s alley.

Minnow the Painting Pony - abstract canvas

So last Sunday Minnow created his very own take on it by painting “Swell Waves” an original 11 x 14 canvas. I covered the top of the canvas beforehand with a piece of kraft so that the top would stay blank and left the rest up to Minnow.

chincoteague minnow on assateague island

We think it’s pretty cool! This original painting will be making the trek to Chincoteague with us next week during Pony Penning and will be available for purchase at the Chincoteague Pony Centre during their evening shows.

Since we know not everyone can make it to pony penning we’re also making it available for purchase from now until Sunday, July 22nd via our blog. If anyone is interested in purchasing this one-of-a-kind art please e-mail us at info@paintingpony.com for more details. First come first serve.

 

P.S. Have you been hearing all the news about the stallions from Assateague swimming their herds over to Chincoteague early? Three stallions have done so thus far and there are now 37 horses already in the carnival grounds! Find out more details on our Facebook page.

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Super Hero Bootcamp – Minnow gets ready for Pony Penning 2012

July is a busy busy month for us, and for the past several weeks we’ve been getting ready for Pony Penning 2012!

Minnow the Super Hero Chincoteague Pony

For the past 4 years Minnow has learned a new performance to perform at the Chincoteague Pony Centre during their evening shows. Learning a new performance every year is quite difficult – not only does Minnow have to learn new tricks, but he also has to learn the order in which they are performed – and retain it!

Minnow the Super Hero Chincoteague Pony

But Minnow is my super pony and every year he amazes me at how quickly he’s able to learn new tricks and performances.

super pony chincoteague minnow gets ready for pony penning 2012

This year Minnow is going to Super Hero Boot Camp, he’s been training really hard and we can’t wait to debut his new skit at the Chincoteague Pony Centre.

super pony chincoteague minnow gets ready for pony penning 2012

If you want to see our new performance you’ll have to come visit us during Pony Penning, but for those of you that just aren’t able to make it this year – have no fear! We’re currently filming at the farm with Depthink Productions for two brand-new DVDs that will also feature Minnow’s new skit. We hope to have it available for purchase sometime next month.

super pony chincoteague minnow gets ready for pony penning 2012

You can also check out our current DVD HERE, which features all of the ponies painting and doing tricks as well as one of Minnow’s skits and some tricks by Ammo the Dachshund.

super pony chincoteague minnow gets ready for pony penning 2012

We can hardly wait to make the trek to Chincoteague Island once again!

super pony chincoteague minnow gets ready for pony penning 2012

supre pony chincoteague minnow and his sidekick ammo the dachshund

Minnow’s favorite furry sidekick Ammo the Dachshund won’t be making the trip with us this time, but we couldn’t leave him out during our Super Hero Photoshoot.

Check out more fun photos of Super Dog Ammo and Super Pony Minnow on Ammo’s Blog.

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