by Daryl J Ashton
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About the artist. Daryl has several years of freelance experience in the arts. Her pen & ink illustrations have been published in scientific journals and medical texts. She has attended the Philadelphia College of Art, the Art Institute of Philadelphia, and the Temple University Tyler School of Art.
Daryl's works were recently on display at the Brigantine Cultural Arts Commission exhibit in the Brigantine Historical Museum, Brigantine, NJ. As the November 2010 Brigantine Cultural Arts Commission Artist of the Month, pieces works were on display in Brigantine City Hall.
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Jumping for Joy was inspired by Daryl's love of horses and equestrian events. The detail in the horse's mane creates a life-like softness.
Framed in shadow box style, the watercolored background extends into the walls of the frame, to provide an unbroken field of view and greater depth.
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This piece can be seen at Rubenstein's Gallery, 250 E. Market St., West Chester, PA 19381.
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