EquiSea Farms

Fine Arabian & Friesian horses, Llamas and Art

Email Karen at artistakarena@yahoo.com

 

 

FINE ART 
by award winning artist 

Karen Aneiro

 

Welcome to the Gallery! I’ve been an artist my whole life, finally taking my talent seriously in college.  I studied painting, photography, textiles, printmaking and majored in sculpture, earning two undergraduate degrees in Fine Art.  My Masters Degree is in Museum Education.  In graduate school I continued my studio art education, studying Bronze Casting—the lost wax process. After graduating, I worked in museums, furthering my art education.  While working at The Florida Museum of Natural History, as an exhibit artist, I further developed my sculptural talents.  I sculpted with some of the best museum artisans in the country, learned a great deal and enjoyed the experience!  I’ve been freelancing since 2001. My work is often horse-related. Surrounded by beautiful Arabians, Friesians and Llamas, I am constantly inspired!  I’ve participated in several art shows and have won awards at the international, college and local levels. While winning is thrilling, my greatest joy comes from people enjoying the art. My sculptures are collected world wide and sold in Virginia & North Carolina galleries. 

If you are interested in commissioning  a sculpture, painting, or photography, please contact me. I would love discussing art with you– subject, pose, medium and colors of your choice!  

 My studio is growing! Once the kiln is set up, I’ll be creating pottery, tiles and clay sculpture as well.  Textiles made from our llamas' wool and yarn for your own projects will be available.  Please check back often for new art!

Special thanks to all my clients!

 

 

 
BIG DOG COYOTE

Copper, aluminum, stained glass, iron metalic surfacer, polymer and 12K white gold leaf, on a wooden base.

 

Commissioned by Sue Diaco

In a private collection  

 

 

 
BIG DOG COYOTE

 

This  sculpture is a scale interpretation of an actual Big Dog Coyote motorcycle.  It is 30"long x 14" high.

December 2010

 

 

DRAGON FLIGHT

Copper, aluminum stained glass, copper metalic surfacer, polymer and patina.

This hanging sculpture has a wingspan of 36" and was done from life--so measurements are enlarged at proper scale

Commissioned by Gregg Mears

In a private collection.

December 2010

 

 
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS (NOW KNOWN AS DANCER)

Copper, aluminum, stained glass, copper metalic surfacer, polymer and patina.

This hanging sculpture was on exhibit at The Rocky Mount Art Center and The Grainery, in Rocky Mount Virginia.  

In the collection of Jean Skipper

November 2010

 
THE STARRY NIGHT

Copper, aluminum, stained glass, iron metalic surfacer, polymer and patina, on a wooden base..  

This sculpture is on exhibit at The Rocky Mount Art Center and The Grainery, in Rocky Mount Virginia.  

October 2010

Available for purchase

EVENTIDE 

Copper, aluminum stained glass, copper metalic surfacer, polymer and patina, on a wooden base

This sculpture is on exhibit at The Rocky Mount Art Center and The Grainery, in Rocky Mount Virginia.  

October/November 2010

Available for purchase

 

 
LLAMA LLAMA

Copper, aluminum, glass beads.

This sculpture is on exhibit at The Rocky Mount Art Center and The Grainery, in Rocky Mount Virginia.  

November 2010

Available for purchase

 
SEA TURTLE MOON

These paintings are designed in the Northwest Coast Native American style.  They represent the relationship between sea turtles and the moon. 

August 2010

SEA TURTLE MOON 

I painted them on a handcrafted Kayak.  

In a private collection.

 

 
HARIK

Copper, Aluminum, gauze, polymer, metalic surfacer, patina

June 2010

 

 

 
HARIK

--Was part of the Prestigious 2010 Egyptian Event Art Show and Showcase Auction, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington Kentucky.  For more information please visit: www.pyramidsociety.org.

HARIK 

Harik was exported to Saudi Arabia and is in a private collection

 

 
DREAMER

Lifesize fiber glass blank, iridescent tiles, polymer; fiber glass, copper, copper surfacer, patina 

 
DREAMER

Commissioned and owned by Tommy & Dawn Garland

DREAMER 

This piece was sculpted in my front yard, so I could work in true daylight. 

May, 2010

 

 

 
TREASURE

Copper, copper ore, stained glass, copper metalic surfacer, polymer and patina, on a wooden base..  The plaque on the front says:

A gift from Ocean Partners in commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of Erdenet Mining Corporation.

 
TREASURE

The sculpture is being prepared for shipping to Mongolia.  Artex is the company who prepared the sculpture for it's journey.  Packing the sculpture took over eight hours.

TREASURE 

The packing continues.  Each piece of foam was custom-fitted to the sculpture.  Artex prepares and moves art for world class museums.  Watching this process was amazing!

 
TREASURE 

The sculpture was packed into this crate, which was then packed into another crate.

TREASURE was safely delivered and presented by Jeff Beck of Ocean Partners, to the Erdenet Mining Company in Mongolia.  "She" is proudly displayed in the Board Room.  

I am honored to have sculpted this piece for Ocean Partners and Erdenet Mining Company, Mongolia.  My special thanks to Tracy and Jeff Beck.

 

 
 BARNEY

Copper,, stained glass, iron metalic surfacer, polymer and patina, on a wooden base..  

Barney was the beloved Border Collie of Jeff and Tracy.

Copper, stained glass, copper metalic surfacer, polymer and patina, on a wooden base..  

September, 2009

Commissioned by Jeff Beck for his wife Tracy.  Happy Birthday Tracy!

NELLIE

 Copper, stained glass, copper metalic surfacer, polymer and patina, on a wooden base..  

  Nellie was modeled after Jeff & Tracey's sweet Border Collie.  

September, 2009

 

Also Commissioned by Jeff Beck for his wife Tracy. 

 

NELLIE

Front view

Commissioned by Jeff Beck for his wife Tracy.  I am honored to have sculpted these pieces for you guys!

 
 ELEGAST

Copper,, stained glass, iron metalic surfacer, polymer and patina, on a wooden base..  

Elegast is a Dutch Friesian sculpture named for our 2009 colt.

April 2009

In the artist's private collection.

ELEGAST 

Second view.

This sculpture is on exhibit at The Rocky Mount Art Center and The Grainery, in Rocky Mount Virginia.  

Available for purchase

 

 

 
AMETHYST MAGIC

Copper, stained glass, copper metalic surfacer, polymer and patina, on a wooden base. 

This sculpture was commissioned by Deb & Mark Burke of Amethyst Acres.  

April 2009

 
 AMETHYST MAGIC

The Burke's stallion, Magic modeled for me.  Magic has a special place in my heart.

April 2009

Deb & Mark, Thanks so much for allowing me the honor of sculpting these pieces for you guys!

AMETHYST ACRES 

Copper metallic surfacer, patina, polymer, on a wooden plaque.

This is one of five individual plaques commissioned by Deb & Mark Burke of Amethyst Acres.  I designed and sculpted them after the Amethyst Acres logo.

November 2009

 
THEE BLACK STALLION

Copper, stained glass, iron metalic surfacer, polymer and patina, on a wooden base.. 

This sculpture was part of the Prestigious 2009 Egyptian Event Art Show and Showcase Auction, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington Kentucky.  For more information please visit: www.pyramidsociety.org.

Copper, stained glass, copper metalic surfacer, polymer and patina, on a wooden base.. 

 May 2009.

 
 THEE BLACK STALLION

Second view.

All proceeds from this wonderful auction benefit The Pyramid Society's ongoing support of Egyptian Arabians.

In a private collection

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AMETHYST 

Copper, Amethyst druzy crystals,  Copper metallic surfacer, patina, polymer, on a wooden base

Sold at TOUCH OF EARTH GALLERY, Williamsburg, Virginia. 

In a private collection

April 2009

 
Gina & Matt Leake

I had the honor of photographing Gina and Matt Leaky's wedding.  Congratulations and best wishes!. 

May 30th 2009.

 
 Gina & Matt- Married

 

Gina and the girls! 

 

 
THEE SAMURAI

Copper, copper metallic surfacer, patina, polymer, tumbled marble, wood and black acrylic paint. April 2008.

In the artist's private collection.

 
 DESERT DREAMING

Copper metallic surfacer, patina, polymer, in a metal frame.

April 2008

In a private collection.

EQUUS 1 

Copper metallic surfacer, patina, polymer, in an acrylic frame.

Sold at TOUCH OF EARTH GALLERY, Williamsburg, Virginia. 

In a private collection

 

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KARIMEH (PRECIOUS OBJECT)

(18K gold leaf, stained glass, polymer, acrylic paint & steel.  Base is wood and tumbled marble, 26"long x 18.5" high--without base.  Please note the colorful shadow being cast by the sculpture)

On display at the 200March 20085 Arabian Horse Show, Lexington In a private collection Virginia, July 5-8

 
(Close-up)

KARMIEH was part of the Prestigious 2008 Egyptian Event Art Show and Showcase Auction, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington Kentucky.  For more information please visit: www.pyramidsociety.org.

 

 

 

KARIMEH headshot 

All proceeds from this wonderful auction benefit The Pyramid Society's ongoing support of Egyptian Arabians.

 

 

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EMIR  (PRINCE)

(Copper, stained glass, polymer and patina.  Base is wood and tumbled marble.  Measures 17" high x 25" long, without base.  Please note the colorful shadow being cast by the sculpture)

On display at the 2007March, 2008ion 15 Arabian Horse Show, Lexington Virginia, July 5-8. 

 

 
EMIR was created for the VIRGINIA ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION'S 2008 FUTURITY FUNDRAISING AUCTION.  Tickets are $1.00 each, or 12 for $10.00 and can be purchased through the mail, or at shows.  EMIR will be displayed at VAHA shows this season and will be auctioned off at their Awards Banquet this autumn.  The winner can pick up the sculpture at the banquet, or have it mailed.  For more information on ticket purchase, please contact me, or visit, 

www.vahaarab.com 

 

 

 
  EMIR is named in honor of Joan Rogers late Stallion, Albadieh Aswad Emir.

On display at the 2007 Region 15

 

 

Lexington Virginia, July 5-8. 

 

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Magic 

On display at the 2007 Region 15 Arabian Horse Show, Lexington Virginia, July 5-8. 

In the collection of Mark and Deb Burke.  

 

 
Tribute

(Close-up)

 

 
Tribute

On display at the 2007 Region 15 Arabian Horse Show, Lexington Virginia, July 5-8. 

In the collection of Erik and Joy Blake. 

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Noor Al Noufous (The Light Of The Soul)   

On display at the 2007 Region 15 Arabian Horse Show, Lexington Virginia, July 5-8. 

Available for purchase at A TOUCH OF EARTH GALLERY, Williamsburg Virginia..    

 

 
Piaffe

On display at the 2007 Region 15 Arabian Horse Show, Lexington Virginia, July 5-8.  

Available for purchase at A Touch Of Earth Gallery, Williamsburg Virginia.

 

 
Neptune's Gift

Was displayed at the 2007 Region 15 Arabian Horse Show, Lexington Virginia, July 5-8.  

Donated as a fundraiser to New Hope Rescue, New Kent Virginia..

 

 

 

 

Close-up of SEA DREAMS

 

 


SEA DREAMS

April 2007
 
Touch Of Earth Gallery.  Available for Purchase. Please call 757.565.0425, or email me.  Thanks!     

 

 

 

EASY SILENCE 

March 2007

In the collection of Gary Doxtater, DVM.  

 

 


ALPACA DREAMING
Commissioned by Touch Of Earth Gallery.  In a Private Collection.  March 2007

 

 

 


KITTY HAWK'S FUTURA
Icarus International Art Show 2002

 


SPIRIT AND ANCESTOR
Winner of the Peoples Choice Award, Icarus International Art Show, 2003

 


ASTRIDE THE FLYING CHANGE 
Winner of the Peoples Choice Award, 
Icarus International Art Show 2003 
In the City of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina's Art Collection

EQUI-A-TRIX
Icarus International Art Show 2002

 

 

        
Romey's Shadow, Acrylic,  

 

 
Spotted Owl Blues, Acrylic

 

 
Desert Treasure, Acrylic

 

  The Stallion and the Stag, Linocut      
Red In Bog-Frog, Acrylic

Whale Song, Copper

 


Our horses & llamas model for many of my 
sculptures and paintings.

 


Catchthespirit meets Catchthespirit

 


Stained glass & copper sculpture Private collection

 


Large stained glass & copper sculpture 
Private collection.

 


Catchthespirit. Part of the Winged Horse Extravaganza 
Outer Banks North Carolina, USA.

 


Winged Horse Extravaganza Sculpture


 


Save The Mattaponi Shad,
Plaster, Copper, Glass Tile, Patina

Created for the Mad About Shad Fundraiser


Patriotic Pride
, Created for and donated to the Virginia Arabian Horse Youth Association
 

            

 

 


         
Rico Suave
, Comissioned by Paul Walk for his family.  This sculpture was inspired by Rico, his Daughter Whitney's multi-National Champion Arabian gelding.
 

Sculpted for and donated to Al Khamsa, Inc., for their 2006 Convention Auction.

               


 



          

 

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