Lone Soldier ink on canvas serene yet somewhat haunting

serene yet somewhat haunting

This collection was first created upon Isabelle's arrival in Northern Virginia

A horse does not have the ability to lie because the truth is the only thing it understands

and the quiet power of beings wholly alive in their element

is the first of nine mixed media works cast from an original clay relief of a tree inspired by the works of one of Isabelle's favorite artists

Lone Soldier ink on canvas serene yet somewhat hauntingThe wild herds are like soldiers facing climatic, political, and other elements within their immediate herd or among other bands. Life is a constant tug and pull between awareness, protection against the predator, love, community, togetherness, flight and fight. Usually horses are in bands, Often, there exists a sole loner about the territory. I wonder about his thoughts, courage, and rationale. oil on cradled wood panel 9 X 12 X 1. 5" Hard wired,