Meet George!

I was minding my own business on a Sunday evening when I got a phone call. My friend and trainer said that she thought someone had just posted a picture of my new horse on FaceBook and that I was to call the trainer of this Thoroughbred. This is the picture I saw of George. I got the phone number, called the trainer and after a very brief conversation told him that my trainer would call him and make shipping arrangements.

Easy peasey .

George is currently eating all the hay and grass he can get his mouth around in North Carolina.

Tomorrow is George's official birthday and he will be 9 years old.

Silent Auction to benefit Canter Arizona

"Jumper"

from the 

"In Search of the Superlative"

series

Giclée Print

20" x 27"

signed and numbered

 This print will be part of a Silent Auction to benefit Canter Arizona. The Event is being held at the Arizona Season Finale, November 16th & 17th , West World, 16601 North Pima Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260. The horse show is free to the public. 

Drawing One

Student Drawing

Student Drawing

Student Drawing

Student Drawing

I am teaching a Drawing I course for the Community College. I only have two or three student who are pursuing a degree in art. This always make it a little difficult for them as I teach to the art student.
We have been working on measuring the object for accuracy in drawing from observation. Some of them understood this instantly, others are struggling with the concept.
So last night I gave each student a crayon of a different colour. I set up a stool on a pedestal and had them start drawing. I stressed the importance of measuring and that they should make every attempt to get it right. After about 10 minutes of working on their drawing I had them move over one space and start drawing and correcting the drawing of another student. They repeated this until they came back to their original drawing.
Hallelujah! Several of them had a break through and  understood how and why they should measure. So proud of them! These drawings are from my class last night.

Another Glimpse

Detail from

Angle of Repose

Mixed Media & Oil on Birch

40" x 20"

$2750.00

Another detail from one of the paintings in "Perceived Landscapes" show at the Flagstaff Arboretum through October.
Remember, I am a lousy picture taker!

Perceived Landscapes

Angle of Repose

Mixed Media & Oil on Birch

20" x 40"

$2750.00

Yesterday I hung a show at the Flagstaff Arboretum. What a joy to be out there on a beautiful day. Best part as an artist, unloading art and hanging 16 pieces in under an hour! If only the rest of my life would go as easily.

Thanks to Elizabeth Vogler for all her help.

Below is my artist statement for the show.

Perceived Landscapes

I am fascinated by what and how people perceive things. Objects, events, and landscape. How what we see is understood through an emotional filter.

I have been drawing and painting my favorite cinder cone for more than a decade. It does not stand alone on a flat plain, however this is how I see it in my minds eye. It is scarred by excavation that has thankfully not progressed. 

When I see this cinder cone I feel comforted. A deep sense of well being that stretches beyond me. Beyond time, as I know it; stretching to the edges of the eternal. It makes my heart sing.

The paintings in this collection are a visual dialog of how I understand what I feel about the land. My hope is that it will broaden your perspective.

New Territory

Detail

Oil on Birch Panel

Landscapes are a bit outside of my comfort zone. This is a detail of a landscape I'm finishing for my show "Perceived Landscapes" at the Flagstaff Arboretum.

Pony Up!

Mixed Media 

S695.00

SOLD

Mixed Media

SOLD 

If you are interested in these paintings now is the time to "Pony Up" and purchase them. They are lovely and will add that extra equine elegance to any room they hang in.

These  paintings have always been referred to as "The Green Ponies", they are part of the "In Search of the Superlative Horse" series.

Mixed media which includes- watercolour, graphite, ink, and 22 kt gold leaf on 300 lb Saunders Waterford Watercolour paper. 11"x 15"

The frame is hand gilded 22 kt gold leaf. Double matted under glass. 18" x 22"

They are $695.00 each plus shipping.

The Cover of Topline Ink!

The Cover of

Topline Ink

for Sept/Oct 2012

The Original Painting

So excited to be part of the magazine!

This painting is available

Mixed Media on Watercolour Paper

22" x 30"

$1500.00

Butterfly Garden

"Butterfly Garden"  

      Blue

10" x 10"

        Mixed Media & Oil

   on Wood

$225.00

"Butterfly Garden" 

Red

10" x 10"

Mixed Media & Oil

on Wood

$225.00

Every summer I am overcome with colour. It is everywhere! A virtual riot of colour starts in my jungle of a garden, where Sunflowers compete with Sweet Peas and Zinnias. Poppies still holding out, but promising to be spectacular in a few days.

"Butterfly Garden" Yellow was purchased from my studio before I took a picture of it.

I always start a floral or two in the spring and finishing them in the summer. Kind of like my garden.

Cavalcade Equestrian Fashion and Culture: Equine Art: C. Tanner Jensen

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Cavalcade Equestrian Fashion and Culture: Equine Art: C. Tanner Jensen: I have admired C. Tanner Jensen's paintings and mixed media pieces for several years now. I discovered her work originally while doing rese...

Past Painting

Just posting a painting that was sold years ago.

Love my Photographer!

I love my photographer! Not only does he do a fantastic job of shooting my artwork, but he prints them as well. The images are always incredible. The colour is spot on and the finishes beautiful.

Thank you Tom Alexander for being such a professional and all around nice guy.

Prints of "Iberian" I & II are available.

The image above of the matted and sleeved and ready to go prints are by me and I a lousy picture taker. The prints themselves are beautiful.

The images are printed on Epson Somerset Velvet, 255 gram using an Epson 9900 using Ultrachrome K-3 Ink. All very State of the Art and way beyond my understanding of such things. They look gorgeous.

Small print   8" x 12"   matted to 12" x 16"  is  $75.00

Large print  11" x 14"  matted to 16" x 20"  is  $95.00

Shipping and Handling                                     $15.00
( no charge for second print shipped with first to same address)

US only

Overseas contact for cost

to order please contact me by email at  tanner@ctannerjensen.com

or by phone or text at 928-460-0065

Sunday Workshop

Mixed Media

on Wood

4"x 4" x 2"

Collage and Mixed Media Workshop

West of the Moon Gallery

14 North San Francisco Street

Flagstaff, Arizona

August 12th, 2012

10:30-4:00

$75.00

All materials included

Limited to 10 participants.

Registration closes Saturday, 08/11/12

If you have always wanted to create, but didn't know where to start, this class is for you.

Various techniques will be demonstrated to create texture and depth. A variety of materials will be used to explore composition and colour.  Participants will be encouraged to experiment and have fun while making their artwork.

No previous art experience is required.

Participants are asked to wear cloths that they don't mind staining. Things could get messy!

There will be a lunch break so that you may experience one of our great downtown restaurants or bring a sack lunch.

Collages will be composed on a wood support that does not require framing. So you will be able to let your artwork dry and hang it on the wall.

While all materials will be supplied, you may wish to bring scraps and bits of paper, fabric, photos, etc.

Instructor may be contacted at tanner@ctannerjensen.com if you have any questions.

Workshop August 12th

Mixed Media 

on Wood

4" x 4" x 2"

Collage and Mixed Media Workshop
West of the Moon Gallery
14 North San Francisco Street
Flagstaff, Arizona
August 12th, 2012
10:30-4:00
$75.00
All materials included
Limited to 10 participants.

If you have always wanted to create, but didn't know where to start, this class is for you.

Various techniques will be demonstrated to create texture and depth. A variety of materials will be used to explore composition and colour. Participants will be encouraged to experiment and have fun while making their artwork.

No previous art experience is required.

Participants are asked to wear cloths that they don't mind staining. Things could get messy!

There will be a lunch break so that you may experience one of our great downtown restaurants or bring a sack lunch.

Collages will be composed on a wood support that does not require framing. So you will be able to let your artwork dry and hang it on the wall.

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Lovely Little Horse II

Mixed Media

$695.00

SOLD

One of two paintings that has always been referred to as "The Green Pony", they are part of the "In Search of the Superlative Horse" series.

Mixed media which includes- watercolour, graphite, ink, and 22 kt gold leaf on 300 lb Saunders Waterford Watercolour paper. 11"x 15"

The frame is hand gilded 22 kt gold leaf. Double matted under glass. 18" x 22"

To purchase or for more information please email  me at tanner@ctannerjensen.com . or phone or text 928=460-0065

Collage & Mixed Media at West of the Moon

Mixed Media Collage

on Wood

6" x 6" x 2"

Collage and Mixed Media Workshop

West of the Moon Gallery

14 North San Francisco Street

Flagstaff, Arizona

August 12th, 2012

10:30-4:00

$75.00

All materials included

Limited to 10 participants.

If you have always wanted to create, but didn't know where to start, this class is for you.

Various techniques will be demonstrated to create texture and depth. A variety of materials will be used to explore composition and colour.  Participants will be encouraged to experiment and have fun while making their artwork.

No previous art experience is required.

Participants are asked to wear cloths that they don't mind staining. Things could get messy!

There will be a lunch break so that you may experience one of our great downtown restaurants or bring a sack lunch.

Collages will be composed on a wood support that does not require framing. So you will be able to let your artwork dry and hang it on the wall.

While all materials will be supplied, you may wish to bring scraps and bits of paper, fabric, photos, etc.

Instructor may be contacted at tanner@ctannerjensen.com if you have any questions.

Lovely Little Horse

Mixed Media

SOLD

One of two paintings that has always been referred to as "The Green Pony", they are part of the "In Search of the Superlative Horse" series.

Mixed media which includes- watercolour, graphite, ink, and 22 kt gold leaf on 300 lb Saunders Waterford Watercolour paper. 11"x 15"

The frame is hand gilded 22 kt gold leaf. Double matted under glass. 18" x 22"



To purchase or for more information please email  me at tanner@ctannerjensen.com . or phone or text 928=460-0065

August 12th Workshop

Mixed Media Collage

on Wood

4" x 4" x 2"

Collage and Mixed Media Workshop
West of the Moon Gallery
14 North San Francisco Street
Flagstaff, Arizona
August 12th, 2012
10:30-4:00
$75.00
All materials included
Limited to 10 participants.

If you have always wanted to create, but didn't know where to start, this class is for you.

Various techniques will be demonstrated to create texture and depth. A variety of materials will be used to explore composition and colour.  Participants will be encouraged to experiment and have fun while making their artwork.

No previous art experience is required.

Participants are asked to wear cloths that they don't mind staining. Things could get messy!

There will be a lunch break so that you may experience one of our great downtown restaurants or bring a sack lunch.

Collages will be composed on a wood support that does not require framing. So you will be able to let your artwork dry and hang it on the wall.

While all materials will be supplied, you may wish to bring scraps and bits of paper, fabric, photos, etc.

Instructor may be contacted at tanner@ctannerjensen.com if you have any questions.

Collage & Mixed Media Workshop

Mixed Media Collage

on Wood

4" x 4" x 2"

Collage and Mixed Media Workshop at
West of the Moon Gallery
14 N. San Francisco Street
Flagstaff, AZ
928-774-0465

Sunday August 12th, 2012
10:30-4:00
$75.00
All Materials Included
Limit to 10 participants

If you have wanted to create, but don’t know where to start, this class is
for you.

Various collage and painting techniques to create depth and texture will
be demonstrated and students will be encouraged to experiment. A variety
of materials will be used to focus on colour and composition.
No previous art experience is required.

Participants are asked to wear clothes  that they don’t mind staining,
thing could get messy! 

There will be a lunch break so you can eat at one of our great downtown          restaurants or bring a sack lunch.

A wood support that does not require framing will be part of the materials supplied so that each person will be able to let their creation dry and hang it on the wall!

While all the materials will be supplied students may wish to bring
scissors, favorite bits of paper or fabric, photos, anything they may wish
to collage into their artwork.
Instructor may be contacted at tanner@ctannerjensen.com

Winter Pastures

Winter Pastures"
 Sold
 Mixed Media on Cradled Artist Board
 11" x 14"

I was rearranging my studio and decided to move this mixed media piece to another wall. This one is a mystery to me too. I love it and can't believe it's still for sale.

Artists and Artwork

"Blue Note; Surfacing"

Oil on Birch

23" x 69"

Oak Frame Ready to Hang

$4750.00

SOLD

I was working at West of the Moon Gallery last friday for First Friday Art Walk. Shonto Begay is the featured artist there  this month and he has quite a following.I was not surprised that the Gallery was full to crowed from 6:00 to 9:30 but, I was amazed by how many people were out and about.

Towards the end of the evening I was talking to another artist who had an opening reception that night at another gallery. He was very please with the turn out and response to his paintings and that he had sold some of his art. One of the painting that he sold was not the painting that received the most compliments. We then started talking about how we each have two or three pieces of artwork that people love. They are always talked about with great excitement and highly praised, and we both still have these paintings. We just figure that whoever is suppose to own them just hasn't come along yet.

The painting above is one of these paintings.

New Prints!

The Prints!

The new prints! My photographer did a fantastic job. I am very impressed with how they look. Thanks
Tom!

The images are printed on Epson Somerset Velvet, 255 gram using an Epson 9900 using Ultrachrome K-3 Ink. All very State of the Art and way beyond my understanding of such things. They look gorgeous.

Small print   8" x 12"   matted to 12" x 16"  is  $75.00
Large print  11" x 14"  matted to 16" x 20"  is  $95.00


Shipping and Handling                                     $15.00
US only
Overseas contact for cost

to order please contact me by email at  tanner@ctannerjensen.com
or by phone or text at 928-460-0065

Father's Day Gift

from the "Ocean Oracle" series

Mixed Media on

300 lb Watercolour Paper

15" x 22"

$750.00

Sold

This painting was purchased for a scuba diving lover for his Father's Day present! It will bring a little bit of the Ocean to the High Desert.

Hanging Art

I love creating vignettes. Whether it's a table or wall pretty soon I will have filled it with a collection of objects and art.

This grouping is of a woodcut by Mary Holland, an oil by Max Hammond and various piece of mine.

"Blue Note; Surfacing"

Oil on Birch

23" x 69"

Oak Frame Ready to Hang

$4750.00

SOLD

I love this painting. It's hanging up in my studio and everyday it makes me smile. I can look at it for hours and often wonder how did I paint this.

Untitled Pony I & II

Mixed Media on Paper
22 kt Gold Leafed Frame 

Mixed Media on Paper
22 kt Gold Leafed Frame

The paintings have always been referred to as the Green Ponies. They are part of the "In Search of the Superlative Horse" series.

Mixed media which includes- watercolour, graphite, ink, and 22 kt gold leaf on 300 lb Saunders Waterford Watercolour paper. 11"x 15"

The frame is hand gilded 22 kt gold leaf. Double matted under glass. 18" x 22"

$695.00 each or $1250.00 as a pair.

To purchase or for more information please email  me at tanner@ctannerjensen.com .

What I Remember About You

"What I Remember About You"

Oil on Birch Panel

Triptych

This painting in now back in the studio after the show at West of the Moon ended.

Blue Note; Surfacing

Blue Note; Surfacing

Oil on Birch

$4750.00

SOLD

Just picked up the new file from the photographer and I am so happy with it I had to share!

Birds

Par Avion

16" x 16"

Embellished Monotype

on Rives BFK

Framed  

24" x 24"

$525.00

To purchase or for more information please email  me at tanner@ctannerjensen.com .

First Friday Artwalk

"Flight"

Diptych

30" x 50"

Oil on Canvas

"Unbridled"  Artist Reception and First Friday Artwalk

April 6th, 6:00-9:00 pm

West of The Moon, 111 East Aspen Street

Historic Downtown Flagstaff

928-774-0465

Spring Pink!

Bird & Peony

Mixed Media Collage

on Wood

4" x 4" x 2"

$65.00

plus shipping

Spring Green

Colt

22" x 30"

Mixed Media on

300 lb Watercolour Paper

with 23 kt gold leaf

$1250.00

This painting reminds me of all the colts and fillies frolicking in the fields.

Ocean Oracle

from the "Ocean Oracle" series

Mixed Media on

300 lb Watercolour Paper

15" x 22"

$750.00

Sold

Ready for Spring!

Mixed Media Collage

on Wood

4" x 4" x 2"

$65.00

plus shipping

This collage reminds me of spring. It may be the Foxgloves.

Valentines!

Heart Card

6.25" x 6.25"

$16.50

Heart Card

6.25" x 6.25"

$16.50

Heart Card

6.25" x 6.25"

$16.50

Heart Cards are available at West of the Moon Gallery in Flagstaff, Arizona for $12.50 each or from me individually for $12.50 each plus shipping or 3 for $35.00 with free shipping. Order by February 3rd to receive before Valentine's Day. 

Cards are composed of various papers on Italian card stock and are suitable for framing.

Cards

I have been busy making cards. I love all the different patterns and colours. It's like working with the discarded pieces of a kaleidoscope.

Again; Poetry and Ponies

Mixed Media on Canvas

10" x 10"

$225.00

I am surprised that I still have this painting. I thought that it would be one of the first sold out of the show last spring. Oh well, it's one of my favorites and is currently residing on my bedroom wall.

Poetry and Ponies revisited,

I spent a good deal of time driving this weekend.I really do some of my best daydreaming and pondering while I driving.I was thinking about painting and language.I love a well turned phrase.I love listening to or reading a well crafted story,one filled with succinct sentences that evoke a place or events that make me believe that I may have experienced it myself.
Why is that?
I think that maybe it is a human longing to belong to a tribe,a group a family.A desire to belong and be understood.A desire to believe"I am not alone and my life matters".
So why do I paint?
This week I believe I paint to bear witness to what I love.I want to share what I love.I want it to be understood,that I was here and for a brief moment that is my life,I loved horses.

Happy New Year!!!

Under Painting

Acrylic on Canvas

40"x 60"x 2"

Good by 2011 and Hello Gorgeous!
This under painting is my clean slate. It is nebulous. The change in light will reveal some shapes and others will disappear. I will have a vague idea of where this painting is going. What I want to explore and discover, but like a gift, what the finished painting will become will be a surprise.
Here's to 2012 being a wonderous gift.