Kim Ryan

The beauty and charisma of the horse is captured in Kim Ryan's brilliantly painted watercolors. The viewer becomes a voyeur, captivated by a world of horse's playful interactions.

Kim utilizes the loose and flowing qualities of watercolor to portray movement and energy, then contrasts this with a deliberate control of the medium to achieve accurate detail. Rich, unusual color choices are balanced against each other, often with unexpected textural effects, powerful darks and playful shadow shapes. The result is a strong visual connection interlaced with emotional intensity. The viewer becomes lost in the vivid portrayal of these incredible animals.

Kim is a dedicated horse owner and rider. Each painting is based upon hours of interaction and observation of horses. Intuitive knowledge and love of horses is an obvious and joyful part of each painting.