I’m thrilled to have one of my very favourite Australian artists Marian Duncan as my December reader of the month.

Jewel in the Shimmering Light

December – Reader of the month:- MARIAN DUNCAN

Tell us 5 Random Things about you the person.
1) I have 2 sons, 1 daughter and three grandchildren, my husband and my cattle dog.
2) I had always loved to sketch and draw, since I could hold a pencil.
3)My 2 passions go together painting and horses, however I hardly ever ride now, I love it when I do, I have the best horse
I have ever owned, Delraki Saakifa, my little red Ferrari, she has the smoothest canter. sadly she is 19 now, so I take great care of her.

4) I studied at Orange Tafe, three years drawing, two years stage 3 painting, I`ve done 4 solo art exhibitions.

5) I live in a 100 year old peasy house, it`s made of mud and straw, very cool in summer, I love antiques and heritage buildings.

R.N. Farida / commission

Favourite Authors

I like’ Lord of the Rings’ J.R.R. Tolkien, the story of Takeover Target by Lyndall Crisp, the Harry Potter books, and The lion the witch and wardrobe, Narnia,
Also enjoyed Carmel Rowley’s books very much!

Where to connect online
Twitter
Facebook: Marian Duncan
Website: www.maduncan.com

Saaki at the Aussies 2003 Jade & me
Australian Champion Working Stockhorse

Tell us about your Art, horses or favourite interest:

My daughter Jade shares my love for horses we have 6 between us, 3 pure bred Arabian mares Danjera Shaania, Delraki Saakifa, Hideaway Farm Just Imagine. Jades stock horse filly Wangilla Secret, and 2 black Bamborough show ponies.
I ride around the bush trails and roads, not very often, I mainly watch Jade compete at her sport, camp drafting, or my son playing football .
We have 2 mares in foal, something to be very excited about, we don`t breed very often!
My favourite thing is to paint Arabians, they are my passion! however I love all breeds of horses, I am lucky to have work that I love.
My highlights this year, I was recently a finalist in the Inglis Art Prize, and I am also in the next Desert Heritage magazine.
I am having another art exhibition in Oct 2012 at Jayes Gallery in Molong NSW. so busy busy.
I paint in oils, acrylic, water colour, pastel, pen/ink or graphite.
I am planning to be at the Australian Arabian Championships in March 2012, something I always look forward too!