Kelpie
189 creative works found
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Bud, my Heeler/Kelpie cross, out for a walk by the Mulgrave River today :) Proceeds from the sale of this will go to the AuCaDo Rescue Fund to help Australian Cattle Dogs in need.
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Ancient Sea Horse / A drawing using Karisma pencils on smooth paper
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This is Lucy, on her regular morning rabbit hunt around the her farm.
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One of my husband’s working kelpie’s in her young days…
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Poppy is a Kelpie and loves helping out when it comes to sheep work.
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Here I sit / in control / of my world. / My life / is full of joy.
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A Merino sheep ‘turns the tables’ on a black and tan Kelpie at a sheep dog trial during Young’s Agricultural Show in 2008.
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Echo
by Holley RyanThis dog has the greatest expression, painted with pastel pencils 8×10inch
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This photo was captured at Tallabudgeera Dog Beach, Gold Coast. June 2009 – Top 10 in the “Best Friends” Challenge for the First Things Group July 2009 – Top 10 finish in the Black & White Group “Fingers & Toes” Challenge and The Winner
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A kelpie holding her sheep
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One of my encyclopaedia pieces.
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Eddie
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Eddie
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The expressive Eddie, photoshopped against a scene from Santorini
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photoshopped combination of two photos
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Meet Duncan the Billy goat. He is a new arrivial here. He is going to his new home (next door) in a few days. Duncan was ear marked for slaughter but some kind friends of ours brought him back from South Australia. Here He meets Max, our Kelpie. Duncan had never had much to do with dogs or horses, but took it all in his stride. Scarsdale, Vic.AU / Canon EOS 350D
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Kelpie pups
by Kat36This is two pups (I’m thinking Kelpies) that I found dumped on the dirt road not far from our farm last night about 7pm. There was three of them but I have already rehomed one, which is great. They are such gorgeous creatures, I don’t know what posesses people to be so cruel. They were very hungry, which I fixed and love attention, which my boys are giving plenty.. so until I find homes for them, they will be well looked after! /
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Kelpie trained to keep these ducks together. Captured at the Mudgeeraba Show July 2009 – Featured in the Funny Critters Group / July 2009 – Featured in the Working Dogs (Herding) Group
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kelpies on night shift :)) / Looks great in black!!!
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They found a way out from the dungeon below / Through the spray of the ocean when it hits stone / And as they come the light glow’s / For it is the kelpie that brings Magick / So that Great Mystery can once again flow Selina 09 Thankyou to Trudi” for the background FEATURED: The great outdoors
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After my ill-fated original Water Horse artwork was destroyed/lost by the postal service while sending it to its new home, I decided to make another Water Horse of sorts. This one is done in a bit of an Asian style, and is a mixed media creation (oil pastels, colored pencils, art markers, gold paint pen, and liquid copper leaf) on light green Canson pastel paper. The artwork measures 12.5×19 inches. A small study of the basic horse figure was also created and is named Painted Pony According to legends, a Water Horse is a supernatural creature that lures humans to death by drowning. —-—-—— / From Wikipedia The kelpie is a supernatural water horse from Celtic folklore that is believed to haunt the rivers and lochs of Scotland and Ireland. Its hide was supposed to be black (though in some stories it was white), and will appear to be a lost pony, but can be identified by its constantly dripping mane. Its skin is like that of a seal, smooth, but is as cold as death when touched. The horse’s appearance is strong, powerful, and breathtaking. Water horses are also known to transform into handsome men in order to lure women into their traps. It is understood that the nostril of the horse is what creates the illusion of grandeur. The water horse also creates illusions to keep itself hidden, keeping only its eye above water to scout the surface, much like the illusion of a fish’s pupil. It is wise to keep away from them. If a human climbs on the back of a water horse, the horse will often dive into the water and drown its rider. If a human gains control over the horse it can be put to work in fields. Water Horses have the strength of ten land horses and do not like to be enslaved and will try every trick to escape. The water horse then courts its master for several years before it consumes only the left leg and right hand pinky finger of the victim. The water horse is also a common form of the kelpie, said to lure mortals, especially children, into the water to drown and eat them. It performs this act by encouraging children to ride on its back. Once its victims fall into its trap, the kelpie’s skin becomes adhesive and it bears them into the river, dragging them to the bottom of the water and devouring them – except the heart or liver. A common Scottish tale is the story of nine children lured onto a kelpie’s back, while a tenth keeps his distance. The kelpie chases him and tries to catch him, but he escapes. A variation on this is that the tenth child simply strokes the kelpie’s nose, but when his finger becomes stuck to it he takes a knife from his pocket and cuts his own finger off. He saves himself, but is unable to help his friends as they are pulled underwater with the kelpie. Commonly known as spirits of the dead, kelpies are not benevolent creatures. An exception is a Scottish tale in which, towards the end of the mystical period of Scotland, a water horse fails to travel to Tír na nÓg with its fellow mystic folk, and instead rises above water, seeking a wife. However, after attempting to court a clever girl, who consults the wiseman about the situation, he is captured and forced to work in order to be taught compassion. After learning his lesson, he is given the choice of departing to Tír na nÓg, or drinking a magic potion that will make him a real man. The water horse, now full of love decides to drink the potion which erases the memories of his life as a water horse and gives him the chance to live with the clever girl with whom he has fallen in love. —-—-—— View more of my artwork online at http://www.lynnetteshelley.com Also check out Water Horse III
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Australian Kelpie herding the sheep. / From original oil painting by Pieter Zaadstra
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Australian art from Pieter Zaadstra. Gum Tree Lane – from original oil painting. Illustrator of the iconic book, “Our Australian Kelpie”
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