The painting Goldfish was done as a painting project with two young neighbor boys. Each of the boys as well as McKee had their own canvas to paint on. After a brief "demo" of painting by McKee, the boys joined in with such enthusiasm it was amazing.
We had such fun at the first party with the boys, I invited some more friends and family to come and join McKee for some painting fun. McKee painted
"8 Second Ride" during one party and
"Just in time for Valentines" at another party.
Below is a video showing some highlights.
I'm looking forward to presenting McKee in some painting demos and parties this next year. There is no doubt that he is very excited about the process of painting and I am equally excited about showing the world just how much a horse can do with positive reinforcement as the basis of his training.
Please keep checking in on our progress.
Happy New Year is now sold
McKee is becoming a painting pony
You can really see McKee's enthusiasm in this video.
This particular painting took place over 3 different sessions. Each time McKee was focused and willing to paint for longer than I imagined a horse would paint!
There are other horses who have led the way with their painting expertise. For me, the most inspiring is:
Painting Horse
McKee is painting for charity
McKee is starting a fascinating new direction in his career; he is learning to paint!
It has been such fun to teach this little guy to first hold a brush, then use that brush to apply paint to a canvas.
His enthusiasm for his job is something you've just got to see to believe. He can't wait to get back to his easel and get painting.
McKee's paintings are now available for purchase. Proceeds will go towards ManyMiniHugs and our efforts to continue
the outreach program. (Read more about McKee, Handsome, Magnified and our other Many Mini Hugs horse partners.)
Pictures are unframed and unmatted, painted with non-toxic water colors and sometimes acrylics. Each picture has McKee's own signature stamp and is one of a kind.
If you see a picture you would like to purchase either here or on McKee's FB page, but cannot find it on the webstore, please contact: Peggy@thebestwhisperisaclick.com
AUTUMN has sold. We are so pleased to announce that this painting sold for $100. at a fundraiser for the S.B. Humane
Society. McKee was present at the art show/fundraiser.
Thank you to Kimme Black, who has purchased this painting and is coordinating a wonderful fundraiser for June 10th benefitting
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOPE
Each painting by McKee is accompanied by a:
Certificate
of Authenticity
Christmas Gallops By is currently not for sale.
Candles and Holly is now for sale (please call)
I am so grateful to have met Cheryl Ward, who was the inspiration for me to teach my horses to paint. I saw her years ago and was amazed at how much she had accomplished. Since I had only recently aquired McKee, who was a pretty troubled little horse when I got him, it took some time before he was trusting enough to be able to do these creative things.
All of his progress is due to clicker training and the use of positive reinforcement in his life and training. While there are many myths and misconceptions out there about clicker training, the easiest way to validate it is to watch the joy of the horses when they do behaviors learned through this method.
Please be sure to check out some of McKee's videos on the home page. He has become a true poster boy for the power of clicker training horses.
