New Email....

A good Spring morning to all,

Just a note.....I have a new email address julietharrison@earthlink.net . Make a note of the change as the webjogger address will not work after this month.

Click on this link to the Equine Photographer's Network website and see the two images I have that made it into the final selections for their Equine Ideal Competition. http://www.equinephotocontest.com/peopleschoice.asp
There is an opportunity for a People's Choice voting. My images are in the professional category under the B&W heading. They are titled "Braids" and "Rhapsody in White". Check out as well all of the other beautiful photographs.

One more reminder.....The Cow Palace Grand National Art Show and Sale opened last night and will be there for the next 9 days. The Equine Art show at the Windsor Whip Works Gallery, in Windsor NY will be up until the first weekend in May. I will be back there on May 3rd for a gallery talk.

And for all my local friends.....the Photowork '08 show opens tonight with a reception from 4-6pm at the Barrett Art Center in Poughkeepsie. I have two pieces that were juried into the show.

I hope your weather is as beautiful as ours today.
Juliet
www.lechevalthehorse.com

Something Personal.....

On a personal note…

As artists we are often told not to share our personal lives. Others have said that it destroys the “Mystique” surrounding the artist and his/her work. In this instance, I am going to break with that tradition to share something important to me.

As some of you will know, at this time last year I was occupied with the care of my critically ill mother. Not long after, in June, she passed away. The care for and subsequent loss of my mother, has greatly affected me over this year.

My mother was my first and one of my staunchest supporters. As an incredibly creative person herself, she and my father exposed my sister and I, to art very early in our lives. And infused us with a sense of art’s importance in contributing to a life well lived. Last year I was at a workshop where the leader said that “if your mother likes your artwork, than you needed to change the work”. Well, my mother not only liked my work, she understood it. She displayed it on her walls, not only as the work of her daughter, but as work she chose to surround herself with.

I have made such wonderful advances in both my work itself and in where it can be found, over this last year. I am sorry that my mom is not here to see and share this with me. I miss her deeply and know she would have been very proud and would have continued to cheer me on. And I wanted to share the power of that legacy with all of you.

Thank you all for letting me get “personal”. And to my father I say…Thank you for continuing to share this journey with me.

Juliet

Barrett Art Center - PHOTOWORK '08

Just wanted to send along a short note to let everyone know that I will have two works in the Photowork '08 show at the Barrett Art Center in Poughkeepsie, New York. The show was juried by Donna Ruskin of the International Center of Photography in New York City. The show will be installed from April 5th through May 10th. there is an opening reception on April 5th from 4-6pm.

And Remember -

The show at the Windsor Whip Works Art Gallery will be opening on the 29th of March and run through May 5th.

And for those in the San Francisco area the Grand National Art Show and Sale will take place at the Cow Palace from April 4th through the 12th.

Happy Early Spring. I can see the crocuses and daffodils starting to peek up in my yard.

News for a Rainy Day

A rainy day hello to everybody,

I just wanted to let everyone know that I will have 5 pieces at a very special show at the Windsor Whip Works Art Gallery in Windsor, New York from March 29th through May 9th. The show is made up of work by 15 different Equine Artists. Part of the proceeds from the sales at this show will by donated to Stable Movements/Southern Tier Alternative Therapies an organization that provides hippotherapy and therapeutic riding to children and adults with disabilities.

What is Hippotherapy?
Hippotherapy is a treatment that uses the multidimensional movement of the horse; from the Greek word "hippos" which means horse. Specially trained physical, occupational and speech therapists use this medical treatment for clients who have movement dysfunction. Historically, the therapeutic benefits of the horse were recognized as early as 460 BC. The use of the horse as therapy evolved throughout Europe, the United States and Canada.
Hippotherapy uses activities on the horse that are meaningful to the client. Treatment takes place in a controlled environment where graded sensory input can elicit appropriate adaptive responses from the client. Specific riding skills are not taught (as in therapeutic riding), but rather a foundation is established to improve neurological function and sensory processing. This foundation can then be generalized to a wide range of daily activities.
Why the Horse?
The horse's walk provides sensory input through movement which is variable, rhythmic and repetitive. The resultant movement responses in the client are similar to human movement patterns of the pelvis while walking. The variability of the horse's gait enables the therapist to grade the degree of sensory input to the client, then use this movement in combination with other clinical treatments to achieve desired results. Clients respond enthusiastically to this enjoyable learning experience in a natural setting.
Physically, hippotherapy can improve balance, posture, mobility and function. Hippotherapy may also affect psychological, cognitive, behavioral and communication functions for clients of all ages. Clients who may benefit from hippotherapy can have a variety of diagnoses: examples include Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Developmental Delay, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Autism and Learning or Language Disabilities.

Join the fun at the opening reception on March 29th from 6-9pm and support a great cause.

Juliet www.LeChevalTheHorse.com

February Newsletter

February Newsletter

I hope everyone is trying to find ways to enjoy this winter! I have news and information to share.

Currently, on the Canine Art Guild Website, the membership has presented a show of work with a Black and White theme. On the third page you will find a new image of mine titled “Boxer Grins”. Enjoy the wonderful group of work that showcases the varied talents of the members of the CAG. You will find the show by going to www.canineartguild.com and clicking on the show banner.

For those living in the Mid-West….or at least closer to Columbus, Ohio, you will be able to view two of my livestock images at the Wings, Tails, Hooves and Scales exhibit held in conjunction with the Midwest Veterinary Conference presented by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association. The show will be up from Feb. 21st-24th. It is located at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. I am not sure when the exhibit is open to the public, but I do know that they have set aside public viewing hours. I will be entering another show in Ohio that I will let everyone know about if the work is accepted to that one.

Here is another reminder for the West Coast, the Grand National Art Show and Sale at the Cow Palace outside of San Francisco will be held April 4th-12th. This show will have more than 500 pieces of Western and Equestrian themed art. I will have 5 pieces on display there. I expect the quality of work that will be at this show will be tremendous as they are gathering the best of the best from around the world.

Local friends can find me next Sat. February 9th at the Center for Photography at Woodstock in Woodstock, New York. I will participating in a portfolio review that will be open for public viewing from 6-8pm. I will have 17 of my “Equine Landscapes and Topographcals” images with me matted and ready for sale. Many are so new they have not been shown anywhere before.

The final bit of information I have to share is thanks to a new collector from the Chicago area. I am now able to offer oversized Giclee prints of my work. Up until now my prints have been limited by the size of my negative and darkroom. Limited Edition originals are still offered only to size 11x14, but the open edition giclees can be printed much larger. If you are interested, please contact me for more information.

Stay Warm and Dry!

Juliet
www.lechevalthehorse.com

In Praise of the Monochromatic Palette - Sheona Hamilton Grant

As an artist, I believe one of the most difficult challenges you can set for yourself, is to created images without using color. To be successful at it is even harder. Graphite artist, Sheona Hamilton-Grant is one such artist. She breathes live into her subjects, be they animal or human.

One thinks of the “lowly” pencil as a tool for sketching or as used for laying down the under drawing for a painting. Not so for Sheona. In her hand graphite produces the full range of tone. Flesh and hair take on warmth. Eyes sparkle with light and emotion. People and animals exude individual personality.

Take a look at her work titled “Head to Toe”. Can you not feel the softness of the hair on the horses’ chest? Feel the muscle beneath the surface? Hear the sound of his teeth as he mouths the bit? There is so much emotion in “Quality Time”. A softness to the baby’s skin. We know what that feels like and Sheona Hamilton-Grant has offered the viewer an opportunity to have a visceral, as well as, visual memory.

And then there is “Out of the Dust”. Power and grace coming towards the viewer out of a fine mist of dust. The definition of line and light are truly spectacular.

Sheona Hamilton-Grant’s mastery of the medium is undeniable. Her style, her “signature”, unique and exquisite. She has successfully accomplished what many can only dream of doing. Her work breathes with life using a monochromatic Palette. To her must be awarded high praise.

To see the work of Sheona Hamilton-Grant you can go to her website. www.sheonahamiltongrant.com

January Thaw

Hello to all in 2008!

I have a couple of events and some special pricing to let everyone know about.

Special Pricing
I will be updating my website some time in February and will be adding lots of new images. So to make some room I will also be editing and removing some images. Those original prints that will be temporarily retired are being offered at 30% off until February 1st.
The list of titles is as follows
Gallery - Horses - "At Rest"
"Germantown, New York 2002"
"Muzzle"
"Untitled"
"Layers"
Draft - "Working Draft"
"Bob"
English Riding - "Friesian Movement"
"Friesian Power"
Livestock - "Untitled"
"Enamored"
"Study Calf"

If you are interested in purchasing any of these original prints, do not use the Paypal button, as that will not allow for the discount. Just contact me and we can go from there.

Events
For those of you in the local area, I will be having a mini showing of my work starting this Friday through Sunday at the Rhinebeck Tack Shop in Rhinebeck, New York. This is the third you I have been able to do this in conjunction with the first weekend of their annual sale. If you are in the area on Friday, there will be a reception at the shop from 5-7pm. There will be additional special pricing on all original prints that night. I would love to see you there.

For those on the West Coast
I will have 5 pieces in the Grand National Art Show and Sale at the Cow Palace in San Francisco April 4th through April 12, 2008. This looks to be a huge event with Equine and Western themed artwork from all over the world. I am very proud and excited to have been invited to participate in this wonderful event.

More exciting things will be happening this summer and I will let everyone know about them when I have details.

Stay Warm and Stay Dry! Looking forward to hearing from and seeing some of you soon.
Juliet www.LeChevalTheHorse.com

Travel and Exhibitions

My work has come back from the Terry Lindsey Gallery in Saratoga Springs. At the same time 6 pieces went out to the Dog and Pony Show in the Skyline Carriage Museum in North Yarmouth, Maine. One piece, Rhapsody in White, has already sold there. 3 pieces are in transit right now to the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, CA for the Art at the Classic exhibit at the Draft Horse Classic September 20th through the 23rd. If you are out that way, I hear it is well worth the visit to see all of those wonderful Draft horses.

A new gallery has come on board to represent my work. The Millbrook Gallery of Art and Antiques in Millbrook, NY will have my work on display. Thelma and her husband Jeff, have a wonderful assortment of items available for the sporting lifestyle.

I spent the day in the darkroom yesterday, so expect to see some new work in the near future. 4 more images for the Equine Landscapes series. Lots of new pieces will be printed this fall. After a summer of shooting locally and on vacation in CA and Mexico I have lots of material to work with. The Dressage show this weekend at HITS in Saugerties should also provide some negatives.