Ancient Skyrian Horses of Corfu, Greece

'This series, a personal favorite, is dedicated to the ancient Greek Equine from the island of Skyros. They are believed to be depicted on the Parthenon and used by Alexander the Great dating back to 330BC. The Sylva Project is currently making advances with a breeding program in Corfu and also discovered their gentle nature to benefit special needs children.  

  I discovered the horses to be the subject a many paintings from the spirited posture of the stallion, Leonidas to the charming glow of the sun through Sunshine's mane. After my first visit to Corfu in 2005, I returned annually to paint these horses with a small stance and monumental past. The story continues to lure me back."