Portrait Paintings3 by Nancy Tilles




      

      Sheer Determination

      40" x 50" OIL PAINTING
      2002

      This painting won BEST
      IN SHOW for Women in the Visual Arts Northwood University Show
      October 2004 and a Special Achievement Award from the Wellington
      Art Society in 2003,

      It was also chosen as the
      cover for Palms West Almanac 2004 Magazine.

      The giclee of the painting
      was on display for six months in the City
      of Wellington as part of the Art in Public Places
      Program beginning in May 2005.

      Kelsey Brophy is the young
      rider that inspired this painting. She must have been between
      4 and 6 when my reference pictures were taken. I was taken by
      her strong will and determination that motivated her to take
      care of her horse and ride him with such confidence. Kelsy has
      since become quite an accomplished rider with many awards to
      her credit.



      
      Painted Pony

      Splender in the Grass

      40" x 30" OIL PAINTING
      2005

      "Painted Pony- Splendor in the Grass"
      was a completely inspired painting. This baby, who belonged to
      the caretaker of the farm, just sat down in the middle of the
      field leisurely eating the grass. I was easily able to walk around
      him taking several pictures to my heart's desire. I had a lot
      of fun painting him.



      
      Tony and the Minis

      40" x 30" OIL PAINTING
      2005

      This painting called "Tony and the
      Minis" was a portrait commissioned by a young, very talented,
      award-winning rider who wanted her favorite horse painted with
      her pet ponies in a setting of pink orchids. The farm, located
      in Wellington, Florida, was oddly, very northern-looking. I was
      actually asked to add the palm tree to give it a more Florida
      feel.



      

      Cisco at Wild Orchid Farm

      40" x 30" OIL PAINTING
      2004

      For this painting, my husband and I took several photographs
      Cisco prancing and galloping. I wanted reflected light to create
      opportunities for me to use color in an exciting way. Of course,
      I was also looking for the horse's most expressive moment. The
      horse did not know exactly what we wanted him to do... and neither
      did we... until we got the perfect shot.

      "Cisco at Wild Orchid Farm" was commissioned to
      celebrate the owners' newly acquired farm and their award-winning
      horse in a setting of orchids, as the name of the farm implies.



       

      Suzanne and her horse

      30" x 40" OIL PAINTING
      2001

      Suzanne participates in many equestrian
      events and has won numerous ribbons for her riding. She anticipates
      becoming a veterinarian one day.



      

       

      Kendall and her horse

      24" x 18" OIL PAINTING
      2002

      
      Zanzibar Prancing

      40" x 30" OIL PAINTING
      2003

      Zanzibar, a friesian, struts his stuff.

      In "Zanzibar Prancing" my client
      wanted to show off the beauty and strength of her Friesian.




      Seibe's Gentle Touch

      30" x 40" OIL PAINTING
      2003



       

      Friends

      22" x 28" OIL PAINTING
      2001