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This painting titled "The Road Less Traveled" by Mandi Murphy features a brown horse with a dark mane standing in a field of
  • This painting titled "The Road Less Traveled" by Mandi Murphy features a brown horse with a dark mane standing in a field of
  • This painting titled "The Road Less Traveled" by Mandi Murphy features a brown horse with a dark mane standing in a field of

The Road Less Traveled

$825.00 Regular Price
$412.50Sale Price
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The Road Less Traveled
About The Artwork
Medium: Collage, mixed media, finished in oil painting on 300lb cold press watercolor paper.
Style: Contemporary abstract realism animal painting
Completed: 2023 Signed: Front lower right corner
 
This oil painting for sale comes framed in museum grade glass with an antique barn wood frame. (not pictured)
A captivating mixed media work featuring a brown horse standing in golden prairie grasses with delicate butterflies nearby. This piece combines elements of portrait painting techniques applied to equine subjects with abstract, atmospheric backgrounds in soothing blues and earth tones, enhanced by dynamic drips and textures.
 
My signature style melds the subject seamlessly into its environment through multiple layers of spray paint, ink, acrylic washes, and finished with rich oil paint for depth and luminosity. The abstract realism approach allows the horse to both emerge from and dissolve into the textured landscape, creating a visual metaphor for our connection to the natural world.
 
This oil painting is perfect for adding a thoughtful, meditative presence to any space while bringing the spirit of Western Texas into your home. Each brushstroke reflects my connection to rural surroundings and invites quiet reflection. A stunning conversation piece that transforms a room with its blend of contemporary technique and timeless subject matter.
 
The multiple layers and textures of this mixed media piece reveal new details with each viewing, making it a work that continues to engage and inspire long after its initial impact.
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