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Original Pastel Painting
Kari Forbes is an artist whose life long dedication to horses and her art
is coming to fruition. Her technical skill and ability to draw almost
photo real detail have given her exposure on the covers of several national
publications. But what many horse owners say set her apart from others
in her field is her ability to catch the true look and spirit of the individual
horse she is portraying.
Kari’s equine portraits hang in some of the finest horse breeding and training
establishments all over the USA, Canada, Australia, Egypt, and Europe. She
also has had several pieces of art in several galleries in California
and Oregon. Commissioned portraits of horses, other animals, and people
have kept Kari busy for 30 years and now she is making time to follow her
own unique artistic vision. Part of this branching out process has
been in the last 15 years and her successful entrance into sculpting.
Her first bronzes, and ceramics are studies of Arabian horses.
Kari’s fascination with art and horses began as a young girl. She
spent many summers working on her Great Aunts horse ranch in Wisconsin. Where
she learned to ride and care for horses. She also did many drawings and paintings
of her Great Aunts animals. Owning her own horses didn't come until
adulthood with the acquisition of 4 B.L.M. Mustangs. Kari is now owner
of Fern Creek Farm in Dallas, Oregon and has 20 horses. Arabians are
her favorite and breeding the classic Arabian will no doubt be a life
long pursuit. Many of Kari’s horses have been selected or bred for
their beauty and are frequently subjects for her artwork. Walking through
her herd one is immediately struck by the friendliness and ethereal beauty
of the horses.
You can contact Kari Forbes at; • kferncreek@netscape.com • www.fern-creek.com