“I have a love affair with horses,” says Joni Eareckson Tada. Horses have always been one of Joni’s favorite subjects to render in her artwork. When she created this painting in 1984, she originally intended it to be a pastel pencil drawing. But once she completed the design, she decided, “This simply must be painted!”

Joni transferred her pencil sketch onto a piece of 300 lb. Arches watercolor paper, which withstands water well. As she painted, Joni aimed to beckon the viewer’s eye to all her favorite places on a horse—such as the ankles, jaw, and ears. As she says, “I played a trick on the eyes and painted violet next to the yellow-gold tones to create a buzzing effect. After all, opposite colors attract.”

• 16 x 20″
• Frame not included with art print