Weekly Featured Art - November 19, 2020
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November 19, 2020

I hope that viewing my artwork gives you a little break

from your hectic day.
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As a new addition to my "Featured Art" newsletter,

I'd like to introduce you to one of my artist friends.

Meet Carol Santora below.

At the bottom of this newsletter meet

Carol Santora

Buy Now Unframed $1700

"Remnants Of Winter"
Original Oil Painting

Inventory Number 060328-2228
by
Kenneth W. Shanika

Image size 22" x 28"

Artists' Comments

Late winter along the South Platte River just north of Deckers, Colorado is a great place to paint. The area is fairly protected from the coldest winter wind and when the sun is shining, it gets warm enough to stand and paint. I love painting rivers and streams. I love the sound of the rushing water and the challenge of trying to capture the essence of the place. The snow and ice build-up along the banks made this painting interesting. Just a mile or so down the river I saw several intrepid fishermen trying their luck out in the shallows.

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Buy Now Framed $2000.00

Approximate Framed Size 23" x 27"

Prices include Free Shipping in the lower US.
(Additional shipping charges outside the US.)

I'm thoroughly enjoying offering these special paintings during this challenging time, both to bring a little joy to those who love my work, and to keep things fresh in the studio.

Sincere well wishes to everyone out there! And keep finding peace and solace in beauty, wherever you find it.

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(Some oil paintings and Watercolors are matted as indicated)

(Note colors may vary due to differences in computer monitors)

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As a new addition to my "Featured Art" newsletter, I'd like to introduce you to one of my artist friends.

Carol Santora

My dear friend Carol Santora

I'd like to introduce you to my friend Carol Santora. Over the last 20 years, I've met and developed friendships with some fantastic people who happen to be exceptional artists.

Several years ago I was at the Susan K. Black Foundation Artists Workshop in Wyoming when I first met Carol. Within minutes we were talking and laughing. Carol has a big vibrant, bubbly personality. I liked her immediately. We became friends. She returned to the SKB several times and each time we renewed our friendship. Eventually, she brought along her husband Dave. Dave and I hit it off right away. I discovered that Dave is a 'car guy', a 'gear head'. He loves to fix up and restore cars. His passion is contagious. Although I haven't seen them at the SKB in a few years, I think of them often. It's funny how sometimes if you are lucky, friendships blossom.

So as I launch this new feature in my newsletters, I'll be introducing you to some of my artist friends. I hope that you connect with them too.

Below is an example of Carol's work and a little bit about her.

Feel free to visit her website or contact her. She would enjoy hearing from you.

"Flight"

Original acrylic on canvas

Size 24"x36

Price $1800

(If you are interested in her work you can contact her directly.

Contact info below.)

For More Information please visit her website: www.carolsantora.com.

Email Carol at Carol@carolsantora.com

Artist's Comments about 'Flight'

There is nothing more beautiful to me than a running horse - a horse in 'Flight'. This painting is one of my 'Black and White' series. Hair in the wind, proud, strong posture, muscles tense, dirt flying, all four feet off the ground… This painting was inspired by the Mustang, Star I worked with for 3 years at the mustang rescue here in Maine. Before we did our groundwork session I would bring her out and let her run with one of the other horses. It bonded their relationship as well as let them get rid of some pent up energy. They would run and brake and change directions. It was like they were flying.

Carol's Artists' Statement

"I share a deep emotional attachment and personal connection with horses, and they are my endless inspiration for my paintings.

My art combines abstract and realistic elements, filtering out superfluous details and portraying horses in their clear essence - their spirits and souls, their energy, movement, and physical presence.

Retaining a sense of experimentation my process evolves, focusing on a particular way color and application of paint reveal my desired outcome.

The horse's image emerges, allowing the viewer room for personal interpretation. By reducing my subjects to their most essential elements, I say everything I need to say about the horse and have rendered what has truly impassioned me."

About the Artist - Carol Santora

Carol Santora, BFA summa cum laude Framingham State University, is a multi-disciplinary artist, best known for her contemporary expressionist and soulful equine and animal paintings. Her award-winning work is internationally collected, both privately and by corporate clients, and among her many awards and achievements, Santora has earned signature status in the Pastel Society of America, and associate status in the Society of Animal Artists. An artist for over 35 years, her work has been shown in museums and galleries across the U.S. and in Europe and she is represented by 2 galleries in her home state of Maine in addition to galleries in Georgia and Arizona. She maintains a working studio at her Lyman, ME, a residence where she lives on a 7-acre farm with her husband David, their three quarter horse mares, Ruby, Mimi & Trixie (a rescue) and three dogs, Biscuit, Peaches & Cornbread (all rescues).

For More Information please visit her website: www.carolsantora.com.

Email Carol at Carol@carolsantora.com

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Here I am painting on the top of the world. It's A Great Life!

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I paint the mountains I'd love to climb.

I paint the lakes and creeks that have always beckoned to me.

I paint the hills and the sun-drenched meadows that comfort me. I paint the peaceful, private places, the places where I need to roam.

I paint the places God created, the places I dream of.

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It is easy and safe to purchase items via my web site, however,
if you'd like to see my artwork in person,
I invite you to come to my studio/gallery in person.

Call for an appointment.

I have nearly 250 paintings to choose from!

All of my paintings come with a

Certificate Of Authenticity

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If you have any questions,
please contact me.
Email: Ken@ShanikaFineArts.com
Call: 303-941-8300

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