Fall Dreams

 Pushing some color for a different aesthetic  8x8” oil  

Pet Commissions

 It is really a joy to work on people’s beloved pets and to bring out their personalities with brush work, color and design. Introducing Kash, Rooke, Binz and Stewart. 

'Jack' Rest in peace beautiful boy. Summer 2022. Custom portrait, 8' x 10' oil.

 

'Wabzi'

This past summer I had the pleasure of following this patriarch swan in my kayak as he headed for home off the Tippecanoe River, Indiana. 'Wabzi' translates to 'Swan' from the Potawatomi tribes.

22x28” acrylic. Available and Framed.

Learning Life through the Eyes of a Mule

 My new adventure with horses is my interest in mules. I've been told if I could own a 'good one',  that mule would take me anywhere and be a reliable, sure-footed companion. However, if I had a 'bad' one I was in for Trouble. No other instructions were ever given. I have since acquired 2 mules...one is 'better' than the other as the one is more trusting and confident. What I am learning is its all about the handler and how much the mule trusts you to be kind, patient, consistent, yet determined. Basically that is how the donkey is. These mules will tell me what quality of horsewoman I am and I'm up for the challenge.

Raz-ma-Taz is an anxious mule who needs more trust building with me. I felt by doing his portrait I may find a way into his heart. This will be a large 20 x 30" graphite portrait done in the following style using this photograph....stay tuned!

Finished drawing. 20" x 30"

Prints available on 100% acid free paper or gallery wrap. 

I am always thrilled to share my work with others!

For additional information on pricing and custom work, 

please contact the artist at:

Karyl Shields

6911 E Maple Bend Drive

Monticello, Indiana 47960

shieldskaryl@gmail.com

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Summer Pastures

 Cumulating clouds roll over and onward across summer pasture.