Little Big Horn
As seen in the August/September 2022 Western Art and Architecture. Page 91.
The painting "Little Big Horn" was juried into the National Museum of Wildlife Art Show "Above the Clouds: Art of the Alpine Show", Wapiti Gallery, 2820 Rungius Road, Jackson Hole, WY. The painting was displayed June 25 through September 18, 2022.
Horse Play
As seen in the September 2018 issue of Southwest Art Magazine, Art of Colorado, page 110
The Sedona Art Prize
October 13 at 12:10pm
"Horse Play" comments:
"Horse Play" by Ilene Reed is filled with movement, life, playfulness and contagious energy. In case the viewer is wondering about how fast the gallop may be, the lovely, well defined streaks trailing behind the horses reveal the intensity, energy, focus and commitment to the run. They have come far, made it though the boulders and are now racing in a clear open stretch.
I love the detail in the flying manes, the high tails, the excited water, and the playfulness which seems evident in the white horse. The lead horse is most intent and serious, the side horses the leader appear to understand how to be and what is expected as they dash along.
The white horse tells me this is no an emergency, this is not life or death, this is just running. His head is slightly bowed forward suggesting he is the one having the most fun and not "appreciating" the seriousness of the run. His nose leaning toward the water, maybe trying to catch a splash, frolicking forward. His posture looks gleeful and goofy in the pleasure of just having fun, kicking up water, and enjoying the experience.
The white horse teaches me that galloping through life is serious but feeling the splash, being goofy, enjoying the moment, staying playful and childlike makes all the difference in the journey!"
Wake Up Mom . . . Hungry as a Bear
Awarded 1st Place
12th Annual Romancing the Arts Exhibit
Greater Castle Rock Art Guild
February 7 through March 5, 2016
Philip S. Miller Library
100 S. Wilcox
Castle Rock, CO 80104
In addition to first place, I was also awarded the Dr. Stan Worley Award for Sincerity and Unique Technique
As seen in the February 2016 issue of Southwest Art Magazine, Art of the Rocky Mountains page 92
Little Lone Wolf
Juried Member Show
Greater Castle Rock Art Guild Gallery
March 2 through March 27, 2016
Art On the Edge
314 Wilcox Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
The Great Escape?
Awarded Honorable Mention - Professional Category
The National Arts Program
Greater Castle Rock Art Guild
October 12 through November 13, 2015
Philip S. Miller Library
100 S. Wilcox
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Little Lone Wolf and Spirit of the Night were displayed from September 20 through November 30, 2014 at:
The Wildlife Experience Museum
10035 Peoria St
Parker, CO 80134
Spring Break
Awarded Honorable Mention - Professional Category
The National Arts Program
Greater Castle Rock Art Guild
October 8 through November 16, 2014
Philip S. Miller Library
100 S. Wilcox
Castle Rock, CO 80104
