Beautiful polo pony whose name I never learned, her rider being the focus in the Clients' Commission.. shone with beauty, self awareness, a calm attention to her job. Allowing her rider to take the limelight, she asks only to be treated kindly. To remove saddle, bridle, martingales and boots, to roll in crystal sand bed.. horses need no recognition such as fame, winning, prize money; they move complete and fulfilled in their own Universe.  

The Lacemakers, Watercolour

In November / December, I showed steps in the creation of 'The Lacemakers'. I began the piece as a learning process, (rather than with the intention of selling)~ combining transparent watercolours over the graphite drawing. I have had mixed feelings about the results, thinking I am losing some of the delicacy of the graphite, while knowing (with the coaching of a dear friend and amazing artist) that colour has it's own magic! But as with all learning curves, they take on their own life, carrying us forward on journeys which are their own Reward! "THE LACEMAKERS" almost "finished":

Graphite Study "Egypt" Features in Egyptian Horse Times!

Earlier this year I was given the opportunity to create a special piece of art for Egypt's official Equestrian Magazine 'Horse Times.' As I type this, the original drawing, measuring 55cm x 65 cm, is in the air en route to Cairo! The image was given a full page in the Spring Edition, alongside my idol Monty Roberts and Olympic Equestrian athletes.

Thank you to magazine Editor Nada Abdelmoniem, and Chairman Khaled Assem.