I've Got Your Back
On some afternoons at the barn, I pause whatever I am doing when the youngsters start to play. "I've Got Your Back" grew from one of those moments: two foals in the dry lot, carefree as children, taking turns scratching each other's backs while the mares graze just out of frame.
On this 24x30 gallery wrapped canvas, I used acrylics and palette knives to carve their soft coats, tousled manes, and the dusty footing beneath their hooves into thick, touchable texture. Their bodies curve toward each other in an easy, trusting arc, creating a feeling of quiet companionship that reads across a room. Light glances off the raised paint, so the scene shifts gently as the day moves from morning brightness to evening glow.
I wanted this equine moment to feel both specific and universal: anyone who has ever watched animals form their own friendships will recognize the comfort here. The neutral earth tones and warm highlights make it a natural fit for living rooms, studies, or a cozy country-inspired space, while the larger scale gives it the presence of a statement piece.
For collectors who love horse and foal artwork, or for someone designing a rustic or equestrian interior, this original canvas offers more than a pretty picture; it brings a memory of barn life indoors. The piece is ready to hang straight from the box, sides painted to continue the scene, so you can simply choose the wall where you want this loyal little pair to keep each other company.