Paintings by Mini McKee
It was really exciting to have our local TV news station KEYT news station come by and do a short segment on McKee and his painting. You can see the clip on this link.
Paintings by Mini McKee
GOLDFISH sold at the fundraiser called "There's No Place Like Hope" which helped horse rescue. The event was on 6/10/12
The whole process of training McKee to paint has been a fascinating one. He can hold a variety of brushes. McKee had learned to fetch things, so holding things in his mouth was easy, but the motion of moving his head up and down was absolutely natural; he invented it, I didn't train it.
I understand there might be some basic intinct to move the head this way, after all, it is natural for a horse. But it is also interesting that the general up and down sweeping motion seems to be very basic to even the most early human painters. I'm going to do a bit more research on this, but for now, it's safe to assume that the pattern he's using somehow resonates within the human species as well.
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@clickertraininghorses.com
AUTUMN has sold.
I am 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 and met many new people.
McKee's artwork is part of a bigger process. Of course he gave out a few kisses at the event.
McKee is an ambassador of positive reinforcement training. He gives back to the community by working spending time with special needs people. He is one special little horse.
Each painting by McKee is accompanied by a:
Certificate of Authenticity
Christmas Gallops By is currently not for sale.
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.
McKee is doing more and more charity events, fundraisers and educational events.
His paintings have already sold, raising money for several charities such as the Humane Society.
He is going to be appearing this year doing painting demos, where you can find his artwork displayed and sold.
Please check back to find out when McKee is scheduled for an event.
