Celtic Secrets

louisegreen

Celtic Secrets

Oils on canvas board 16” x 20” 2009
Commission – SOLD

The unicorn holds many secrets:
the secrets of jungles and moonlight;
the secrets that lie hidden at the roots of trees
and conceal themselves in coral labyrinths
beneath the ocean.
I look deep into its amber eyes
and see my own reflection,
but altered in line and light,
as if in a dream.

(Words by Josephine Bradley)

Here it is at last, the commissioned work for Trudi. Her two
lovely Irish Connemara ponies Abbey & Shannon painted as
unicorns. This was Trudi’s wish.

The work was a combination of two photos taken by Trudi,
who we all know is a very talented photographer. The background is Kirks Reservoir Park in Ballarat, Victoria
& was a perfect setting for these gorgeous girls.

Their horns were created from a lovely spiral shell which
was a gift to me recently, it was just perfect for reference.
I’ve been searching for a suitable poem to go with this
painting & finally found one.
Thank you so much Trudi, I hope the painting brings you
much enjoyment & a little bit of magic. I’m honoured.
Louise :-)

Trudi has also requested me to make this available as prints or cards, where any proceeds will be donated to Project Hope for the welfare of horses, which I am very happy to do so.

Featured in THE PONY CLUB GROUP – September 2009
Featured in PAINTED ANIMALS GROUP – September 2009
Featured in THE PONY CLUB GROUP Artwork Week – October 2009
Featured in DIMENSIONS – 6 November 2009
Featured in IMPRESSIONIST ART – November 2009

Celtic Secrets belongs to the following groups:

! φThe Dreaming Treeφ !, Animal Fantasy & Whimsy, Dimensions, Equine Art and Photography, Friends of RedBubble, Imaginative Realism, Impressionism Café, Impressionist Art, Mermaids and mystic creatures, Oil Painting, Painted Animals! , Painters In Modern Times - TWO PER DAY, Simply Horses, Solo Exhibition, The Pony Club (no horseys over 14.2hh) and Traditional Equine Art: Horses, Ponies, and Unicorns! Available for sale as

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Celtic Secrets by louisegreen
Celtic Secrets by louisegreen
  • Torfinn Johannessen

    Torfinn Johann...

    Gorgeous work!

  • louisegreen replied

    Thanks Torfinn, you were quick!

  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images

    l love it Louise ,the girls immortalised forever in their own magical world it’s gorgeous thank you so much !! can’t wait to get it on my wall xx

  • louisegreen replied

    Hi there Trudi, I’m so glad you love it…..have to wrangle it away from
    my fella (Ha!)
    Just corrected those couple of things that needed doing & it will be
    on its way later in the week! You won’t sleep! :-0

  • Wendy Slee

    Wendy Slee

    Louise, this is amazing work….so very beautiful…...I would love this hanging on my wall!!!

  • louisegreen replied

    Hi Wendy, thank you so much, I’m honoured:-)

  • Anthea Slade

    Anthea Slade

    Louise this is outstanding and beautiful my friend. I love the mysterious and spiritual quality you have evoked and the lovely unicorns. Just beautiful and congratulations on the sale.

  • louisegreen replied

    Thank you dear Anthea:-)

  • Debbie Sandersfeld

    Debbie Sanders...

    very beautiful indeed.

  • louisegreen replied

    Thank you for your visit & comment Debbie, much appreciated:-)

  • PrairieRose

    PrairieRose

    How absolutely special for Miss Trudi!!!!
    your work rocks dear Louise!! BRAVO Hon…...........xoxoxoxo

  • louisegreen replied

    Thank you Rose:-0

  • Joseph Barbara

    Joseph Barbara

    Hi Louise, I like the ethereal look that emits from this painting, excellent work. Well done and take care, Joseph.

  • louisegreen replied

    Thank you very much Joseph, always a pleasure to hear from you:-)

  • Diana-Lee Saville

    Diana-Lee Saville

  • louisegreen replied

    My pleasure Di:-)

  • Diana-Lee Saville

    Diana-Lee Saville

  • louisegreen replied

    Woohoo! Thank you so much:-0

  • Colleen Battistoni

    Colleen Battis...

    beautiful work :-)

  • louisegreen replied

    Thank you Colleen:-)

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Stunning work, so very well done! Dee

  • louisegreen replied

    Thank you Diane:-)

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    a beauitful piece of art, trudi must be delighted,dawn

  • louisegreen replied

    Thank you Dawn:-)

  • Sandy Warren

    Sandy Warren

    Gorgeous work Louise. There is life in their eyes! I love the background as well. You did GREAT!

  • louisegreen replied

    Thank you dear Sandy:-)

  • Tahnja

    Tahnja

    Louise, this is so very, very special! A sharpness and a softness, both in the same painting that is very striking. What a great artist you are!

  • louisegreen replied

    I’m honoured, thanks Tahnja:-)

  • Angel Gold

    Angel Gold

    Aww..Trudi would be so happy with this. What a gorgeous job you did :>))

  • louisegreen replied

    Thank you Angel:-)

  • the6tees

    the6tees

    wow… Gorgeous art!!!

  • louisegreen replied

    Thanks for the wow, I appreciate your comments 6tees:-)

  • LoneAngel

    LoneAngel

    wow . wow .. an instant fav.

  • louisegreen replied

    Thank you, lovely to hear from you Angel:-0

  • KMorral

    KMorral

    Glorious! Fantastic painting. Love the delicacy of the horses (arab inspiration?) beautiful composition.

  • louisegreen replied

    They are Irish Connemara ponies, which would have some Arab ancestry there I believe. Thanks for all your comments KMorral:-)

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    It is a beautiful work of art.

  • louisegreen replied

    Many thanks Sharon, I appreciate your visit:-0

  • WonderlandGlass

    WonderlandGlass

    a beautiful collaborative effort and I’m certain that Trudi will be most pleased. Stunning work! Peace

  • louisegreen replied

    Thank you Doug:-)

  • Mike Paget

    Mike Paget

    Lovely work Louise!

  • louisegreen replied

    Thanks Mike, appreciate your comment:-)

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    Stunning artwork sweetie.xxx

  • louisegreen replied

    Thanks so much Brandie:-)

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    Most stunning :)

  • louisegreen replied

    Thanks Dawnsky2:-)

  • Hans Goepel

    Hans Goepel

    Gorgeous work!

  • louisegreen replied

    Thank you Hans, I appreciate you taking the time to view my work.

  • Norah Jones

    Norah Jones

    Beautiful stuff.

  • louisegreen replied

    Many thanks Norah:-)

  • BigD

    BigD

    Beautiful work

  • louisegreen replied

    Thanks BigD:-)

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    Excellent work and title

  • louisegreen replied

    Many thanks Martina, sorry for the belated reply.

  • midnightdreamer

    midnightdreamer

    Simply Beautiful work! I love this, I have such a soft spot for unicorns ;)
    Peace!
    Leah♥

  • louisegreen replied

    Thank you Leah, I have a soft spot for unicorns too:-)

  • Sande Elkins

    Sande Elkins

    Lucky, Trudi! This is so beautiful and magical.

  • louisegreen replied

    Thank you dear Sande:-)

  • Diana-Lee Saville

    Diana-Lee Saville

    Featured in The Pony Club’s “Artwork” special week…

  • louisegreen replied

    Many many thanks Di:-)

  • Donna Ridgway

    Donna Ridgway

    This pair is so beautiful, great work Louise!

  • louisegreen replied

    Thanks Donna!

  • Ginny York

    Ginny York

    Oh my goodness Louise….This is so fabulous. I saw that Trudi loves it…and who wouldn’t. You are so truly talented. I love this. It’s a definate favorite. So incredibly beautiful.

  • louisegreen replied

    Many thanks Ginny & for the fav:-)

  • skyhorse

    skyhorse

    have always loved black unicorns, this is just stunning Louise

  • louisegreen replied

    Many thanks my friend:-)

  • Aartistic Impressions

    Aartistic Impr...

    wow, this is beautiful!

  • louisegreen replied

    Thank you!

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

  • louisegreen replied

    Wow, many thanks Sharon….what a beautiful way to start the day:-)

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury

    Great Louise, such a popular image, well done and congratulations on being featured.
    David xx

  • louisegreen replied

    Thank you again for your visit David, much appreciated:-)

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Aloha Louise, you’re welcome, it is a very beautiful work of art. :)))

  • louisegreen replied

    thank you again Sharon:-)

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

  • louisegreen replied

    I’m honoured, thank you so much Sharon:-)

  • stephanie allison

    stephanie allison

    Wow, so gorgeous! ♥

  • louisegreen replied

    Thanks for the “Wow” Stephanie:-)

  • Gouzelka

    Gouzelka

    Excellent work, beautifully painted!

  • louisegreen replied 11 days ago

    Many thanks for your visit:-)

  • whackycat

    whackycat

    lovely so nice

  • Norval Arbogast

    Norval Arbogast 23 days ago

    Wonderful Painting

  • K Bock

    K Bock 17 days ago


    Congratulations Louise, your beautiful painting is Featured!

    K Bock
    Impressionism Café
    28 November 2009

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau 16 days ago

    Aloha Louise, your beautiful paintings belong on the homepage today with the other horses. This remains one of my many favourites of your beautiful works of art.

  • Beth Clark

    Beth Clark 12 days ago

    Louise,
    it has been awhile since I visited and I somehow missed this one last time. This is so cool!!!! I love it! Just beautiful!!

  • Junior Mclean

    Junior Mclean less than a minute ago

    Very nice!!!

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