From the Trail of Painted Ponies: Mosaic Appaloosa
Artist: Bob Coonts
Made of ceramic; Measures 6" tall
Although his work reflects traditional subject matters -- the West, early Americana and nature -- with a contemporary sensibility and a stylized palette, in Mosaic Appaloosa, Ft. Collins painter Bob Coonts created a wholly original interpretation of the Appaloosa. After distinguishing himself in the field of graphic design in Colorado, Bob established a national name for himself in the fine art field with a signature style that borders on the abstract, yet reflects a true image. "I look at animals and I try to strategically place color and design elements that help define their anatomy in a different way." His paintings are part of permanent museum collections in Poland, Finland, Germany and Japan, and were displayed in special shows at the White House and Smithsonian Institution.
This is a first edition model. These highly collectible versions are from the first production run manufactured, which is indicated on the bottom of the pony base with the "1E" prefix before the hand-written serial number. Ideal for the elite collector.