About The Artist

Through the use of light and color, I work to portray the way I see, and feel about the natural world.  My favorite subjects are landscapes, horses, and animals in general. I paint primarily in oils and pastels.  I love both mediums.  Pastels are “eye candy."  They are immediate, and vibrant in color.  Oils allow such a subtle use of color, and the ability to mix endless colors and beautiful grays.  

I have always loved the outdoors. I have ridden horse most of my life, since in Bethesda, Maryland. First and foremost, I create art, whether they are paintings, photographs, hand-pulled prints, or drawings. The subject needs to be something that speaks to me, and triggers my creative attention. I hope to pass the emotions and passion that I feel when I paint, to other people viewing my artwork.

"Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his paintings.”
                                                                    - Henry Ward Beecher   

You may also follow Elaine Hurst's most recent artworks and news on her blog site:
The Muse and Beyond.

 

Memberships

• Past President of the Virginia Equine Artists' Association.

• Pastel Society of America - associate member

• American Academy of Equine Artists - associate member

• Beverley Street Studio School, Staunton, VA

• Central Shenandoah Arts

• Maryland Pastel Society Associate member

• Equine Art Guild

• Valley Educational Center for the Creative Arts

 

Gallery Representation

• Sage Moon, Charlottesville, VA

• The Arts Center in Orange, Orange, VA
  

Mentors and Instructors

• Ron Boehmer

• Rosemary Sarah Welch

• Dawn Emerson

• Booth Malone

• Sam Savitt

• Diane Tesler