This is a portrait of mare Salvia which I completed year 2008 in oils on canvas. The painting is created on a 54 x 65 cm sized stretched linen. Saliva who is sadly no longer with us, was a white beautiful Shagya-Arab. Petra do miss her allot and she decided to commission a portrait to have a special memorial. What better way to get a memorial then a portrait? Saliva was Petra's very first horse and was always positive and kind, with a big integrity. Salvia became 20 years old and left a big empty space after her. Salvia was Petra's sun and best friend.
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Hi Katja!
Thank you for the portrait of Salvia. You really succeeded to capture her personality and her expressive eyes. When we opened the package and saw the painting, it felt like she was with us again. The portrait of Salvia really is the memory I always wished to have of my best friend.
Best regards,
Petra Gyllensten