Golden Spirit

By Kelly Bowman

24" Medium Butterfly

www.rollinghorsestudio.com

Zany and fun, loyal and loving. The Golden Retriever is one of the most loved dog breeds in the USA. My butterfly represents the spirit of the Golden Retriever and their love for life.

I think, live, play, and am inspired by color! I cherish the colors of things in nature and surround myself in color. Along with color, I have always had a connection with animals; in particular, dogs and horses. It only made sense combining them to create a happy, energetic, touching and telling portraits of animals. When I look at animals, I see colors that I want to use to make them come alive in an energetic and spirited way.

Living in the Southwest has also given me a deeper appreciation for the intense colors of the desert and the Western way of life. I have enjoyed exhibiting at the Fountain Hills Artist Gallery in Fountain Hills, Az, and On the Edge Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ.

With my past experience as an elementary school teacher, I have enjoyed doing children's art guilds through the 4H clubs, and Brownie Organizations as well as teaching Art Summer Camp with the Camelback School of the Arts in Paradise Valley, AZ. I look forward to teaching art workshops with the Fountain Hills Artist Gallery.