Kathy Winkler has spent many hours observing and even studying the animals that become the subjects of her paintings.
Kathy Winkler, New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
It’s that attention to detail that helps Winkler so effectively introduce those animals to the people who view her artwork. “Capturing the Spirit” is a major collection of animal paintings by Winkler that is on display through Dec. 4.
The show features 30 paintings that range in size from 18×18 to 30×40. It contains both giclees of original art work and original art work in acrylic – both on canvas. Several different breeds of cattle are featured, including cattle at the Farm & Ranch Museum, as well as horses, buffalo and sheep.
“When I paint, I attempt to create a connection between these beautiful animals and their human observers,” Winkler said. “Animals are far more complex and intelligent than many people believe.”
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