Amy Shumway Artist

01/08/2024

18/07/2024

His death comes 'after a series of short illnesses'.

04/03/2024

Artwork by Juan Brufal
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04/03/2024

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05/01/2024

SOLD :-)

SOLD!

This sweet sewing cabinet by Liz Armstrong has left the gallery to continue to organize thread and fabric.
The Next Hundred Years

20/09/2023

New!
1X week I'll make 3 of my images available as prints in various sizes.
***Brighten up any room in your home or office space
***Makes a great gift
***Affordable frames to fit all sizes available at your local Walmart or Michaels
Simply comment "SOLD" + name of the image + size
*click on the image for the name
PAYPAL/VENMO accepted - allow 1-2 weeks for delivery anywhere in the U.S.
See Chart in Comments below for sizes/price info.
Please feel free to ask anything in comments below or PM.

18/09/2023

Ode to Summer~

06/09/2023

Now offering various images in various print sizes.
See price chart for reference. Stay tuned for live showing of these images in print form in various sizes - I'll be able to answer any questions live or can reply to any questions in the comment section.

31/07/2023

In this video I talk about my backround with horses and how it relates to my skills as an artist today.

17/05/2023

In this video I talk about how my experience in the ski industry gave me valuable skill sets that serve me well as an artist today. See links below in the comment section for the different things I reference in the video clip. Thanks for watching 😀

08/05/2023

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=785875179575897&set=a.381424830020936

A great example of what it feels like to notice so many things about a horse when you first meet one, despite the fact that this is an AI image - Klaus clarifies that he uses AI images instead of real photos to avoid all kinds of potential issues with the owner of the photo.
This is what I mean when I say that my backround in training and working with horses has served me well when it comes to having a skill set to do my artwork. If I were to distill down to only 2 transferable skill sets from my backround in horses to being an artist, I would say there are 2 - they are specifically:
1. Observe ( composition, lighting, color, vibrancy,natural potential/structure)
2. and Report (translate observation without personal bias via visual image of original photo, get out of my own way and allow the subject to present itself naturally 'as is' as nature intended)

Here is the characterization and analysis of this horse by KFH as promised.

We requested Klaus to conduct a spontaneous analysis of this horse, and his remarks are presented below. First, let us consider how an analysis typically unfolds in personal coaching or at an event with many onlookers. Many of you may have experienced such a session. Klaus begins by scrutinizing the animal or photograph and avoids prior information. Such an approach is inherently risky, as it leaves little room for error. We asked Klaus how he can be so confident in his abilities. He replied, "If I make a single mistake, it would be my final analysis, and I would stop. Doubts would hinder my perception, which must be articulated without hesitation." Klaus spoke spontaneously into my microphone about this horse in exactly this sense. Here is his analysis, all the best and have fun. Thanks for participation. Your KFH Facebook-Team - Janny:

KFH: „For the readers and the record, when I conduct an analysis here, I do so, of course, not with the eyes of a breeder or a competitive dressage rider, but with the background of my publications and teachings for decades.

Now, let's delve into the horse's features. It has a beautifully angled shoulder, and a slightly extended shoulder would be desirable for a breeding stallion. Its chest is good, though a bit more strength would be an asset for a breeding stallion. The hindquarters' angle is well-formed, and the knee shape appears so far satisfactory. The horse's proportions are towards good, being square in the original-natural sense. As for the back, it looks weaker at first glance, but it is stronger than one would think, without any cause for concern. Though it is short, it could be shorter in an ideal scenario.

However, there is a conspicuous exception to this horse's proportional positive appearance - its neck. This feature demands great attention and care from the outset of training. The horse struggles to form a "mental connection“ with its body, necessitating gentle molding into a "unity of body and mind." As a result, this is not a suitable horse for beginners. An inexperienced trainer or owner would marvel at the horse's „dreamlike perception of reality“ and be unsure how to address it.
Moreover, the horse's well-shaped but excessively long neck causes physical imbalances during groundwork and riding, resulting in recalcitrant behavior that can be wrongly attributed to behavioral problems. This neck shape may appeal to competitive dressage riders who ride more on the forehand and use exaggerated reins. This neck can also be heavily assumed in rollkur - something that I would naturally not do at all - no question about it.

Regarding its character, the horse is of average intelligence but higher alertness, friendliness and kindness, making it quite easy to handle overall. It is so far moderate up to over average in all aspects, has a good forward drive, shows no big signs of fear, interacts well with other horses - does not display leadership aspirations. While moderately gifted in high school maneuvers, it is well teachable, versatile, and willing. However, its neck issue requires consideration in any riding or groundwork.

The horse seems to be sad, and this feeling is evident even in the AI-generated image. If this were a real horse, I would suspect that it had experienced a traumatic event during its foal years, causing it to become somewhat emotionally closed off. To address this issue, it would be necessary to instill new motivation and positive energy.
Once again, dear readers, please do not be confused, as this is an AI-generated image - we've had this discussion - please read my detailed comment on this page, and rest assured that I know exactly what I'm doing!

In terms of feeding, this horse is average - it is a good food processor but would also react sensitively to stress, which could lead to colic. Overall, one should be cautious in allocating protein in its diet. Too much concentrate can quickly throw the horse off both physically and mentally.
For those familiar with my 26 characters, this horse is 50% King, 30% Minister, and 20% Dancer - with its physical weakness primarily evident in its neck.

In summary, this is a pretty, good and over average horse that I would definitely recommend to those experienced enough to handle its neck issue. They would be happy with this fellow. With careful training and management, it can be a durable, teachable, and great horse that can be versatilely ridden.“
KFH

07/05/2023

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03/05/2023

Today I'm introducing myself to anyone who is new here. This is the first one in a series of videos - each one will cover a topic from my backround that helped me become the artist I am today. Thanks for watching!

03/05/2023

My introduction video for anyone who doesn't already know me or my artwork. A bit about my backround and the topics for future videos are mentioned here. Thanks for watching!

02/05/2023

Welcome to my first live video! EEK! I got through it - I thought I would just practice so in this video I got my most comfortable ratty sweater on and really wasn't expecting to post this - but I think I got through it ok talking about how I got started with my art after the passing of my horse in 2012. Thanks for listening and I hope to get through a series of more videos here on Facebook - getting started is the hardest part and I'm glad this first one is in the rear view mirror. I was planning on reading from a script but off the cuff is more real - Enjoy!

21/11/2022

Authentic Beauty ~
The Message -Aging authentically is beautiful.

15/11/2022

Hello!

Just a quick note to mention that I've collected some of my favorite photos of the moon (that I've taken over the years in my back yard) and have turned them into moon art. I created a new category on my website 'Moons' and posted them there recently. Here are a couple of samples.

Check out the full size versions of these samples and the rest of the collection here: www.amyshumwayart.com/moons

~ Connection is Everything
Amy

12/11/2022

Prints now available in an 8x10 size for $10. Fall Offer
Go to www.amyshumwayart.com for details/to purchase. Choose from 4 different fall images.

10/11/2022

Van Gogh lego 💙

by lzzy Kelly

https://www.instagram.com/artdaily_official/

10/11/2022

New Blog Post - Anatomy of a Talent

an examination of how a talent can be expressed in unique ways

07/11/2022

Halloween Moon~

06/11/2022

Moody Moon ~
Pelham, MA 11/5/22

05/11/2022

Moody Moon ~
Tonight in Pelham, MA
original photo taken with my Canon Powershot in the comments.
I use picmonkey.com and befunky.com to create the artistic effects.

05/11/2022

All That Glitters is Gold ~

01/11/2022

Cold November Rain ~
Photo of this David Austin rose 'Angel Lichfield' taken today 11/1/22 in my backyard garden. Pelham MA
Original photo in the comments.