Description

Painted Spirit by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject

Painted Spirit by P. Buckley Moss is a signed and numbered limited edition giclée from the Moss Horse Collection, celebrating the beauty, energy, and grace of the horse. This vibrant composition features a spirited horse in mid-stride, moving with confidence along the edge of a reflective pond. Its flowing mane and strong posture embody the qualities of freedom and vitality that Moss so often captures in her equestrian works.

In the background, a peaceful farm scene unfolds—a barn with a bright blue roof, bare winter trees, and soft fields stretching to the horizon. The balance between the horse’s motion and the stillness of the land creates a striking visual contrast, reminding the viewer of the harmony between strength and serenity.

Style & Technique

Moss’s signature folk-art style is infused with energy and movement in Painted Spirit. The elongated form of the horse, the flowing mane, and the dynamic posture all highlight Moss’s gift for translating motion into line and color. The giclée process preserves every subtle brushstroke—from the delicate shading along the horse’s body to the soft pastel hues of the sky and water.

The pastel palette of blues, greys, and earth tones gives the piece a tranquil yet invigorating atmosphere. Moss’s confident use of ink outlines combined with watercolor washes creates a portrait that is at once delicate and powerful.

Mood & Inspiration

The mood of Painted Spirit is free, inspiring, and full of life. Horses in Moss’s work are often symbolic of strength, beauty, and independence, and this piece is no exception. The title reinforces the idea that the horse embodies a “painted spirit”—an untamed yet graceful energy that mirrors the human desire for freedom and resilience.

This artwork is a testament to Moss’s lifelong admiration for horses as companions, muses, and symbols of endurance.

Placement & Gift Ideas

Painted Spirit is ideal for display in living rooms, studies, offices, or entryways, where its energy can inspire daily life. Its sense of motion and freedom makes it especially appealing in spaces meant to uplift and energize.

As a gift, this limited edition giclée is perfect for horse lovers, equestrians, Moss collectors, and anyone who appreciates art that celebrates vitality and the bond between humans and nature. It is a meaningful choice for birthdays, anniversaries, or as a housewarming gift, symbolizing freedom and new beginnings.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

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✨ Fun Fact: Horses are known to symbolize freedom in art across cultures. Moss often portrays them running or in motion, emphasizing their role as timeless icons of spirit and independence.

💡 Collector’s Insight: Painted Spirit is a highly sought-after piece in the Moss Horse Collection because it so vividly captures the essence of Moss’s equestrian artistry. Collectors prize it for its combination of rural charm, equine elegance, and the lively motion that defines Moss’s most memorable horse portraits.

2021

Small: $100, Image Size: 13-1/8 x 9 inches.

Medium: $280, Image Size: 22-1/8 x 15-1/8 inches.