UC Ringmaster Memorial and Book Signing at UConn

 

UC Ringmaster Memorial and Book Signing at UConn’s Cornucopia Fest!

The Department of Animal Science U. Ringmaster Memorial Ceremony will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2013 at 11:30 AM at the UConn Horse Unit I Tent on Horsebarn Hill Road. Will be held rain or shine.  

Opening Remarks:

  -  Mr. John Bennett, UConn Horse Unit Manager

Memories of Ringmaster:

  -  Mr. John Bennett, UConn Horse Unit Manager

  -  Ms. Cheryl Orcutt, Former Owner of UC Ringmaster

  -  Ms. Helen Scanlon, UConn Alumna & Author of “My Horse, My Heart: The Morgan Horses of the University of Connecticut”

Conclusion
Book Signing - Guests are invited to purchase a signed copy of Helen Scanlon’s newly- released book titled “My Horse, My Heart: The Morgan Horses of the University of Connecticut.”

Helen will be joined by author Patti Brooks, who will be signing her new mystery, Blood Hoax. Patti is a member of the American Morgan Horse Association Hall of Fame, and her books have delighted readers time and time again.

Helen Scanlon will also say a few words and sign her book at the UCANRAA silent auction at the WB Young Building Quad. A beautiful canvas print of Helen’s UC Ringmaster illustration will be available for bidding at the event.

The UConn College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association (UCANRAA) is dedicated to supporting the students, faculty and staff of the College, and they have created a permanently endowed scholarship in the UConn Foundation. These scholarships are awarded to CANR students annually.

See you there!

PUBLISHED!

*wipes brow*

Wow, I can't believe the day has arrived. The book is published and ready for the world! Click the link to get your copy:

My Horse, My Heart: The Morgan Horses of the University of Connecticut

Thank you to everyone for your help and support--so many people worked behind the scenes to get this book FINISHED and in print. I could not have done this without you. Take a bow!

This book journey introduced me to world of Morgan horses and their loving humans. I discovered that the Morgan horse world is incredibly warm, gracious, supportive and helpful. I made friends, and was given opportunities to swing a leg over a couple of amazing UConn-bred Morgan horses. Sheer joy!

Oh my goodness, thank you. I am humbled and honored!

I hope all of you enjoy the book as much as I enjoyed writing it.

warmest regards from Hampton, Connecticut,
Helen

My Horse, My Heart

Under a tree, my beloved steed

Earth and roots now hold you near.

Twisted branches scrape the painted sky

With sun to soothe and stars to guide.

My old friend, he is there in the nimbus

Wind shapes his hoof and molds his ear.

I see him in the rays through my window

I hear him in the gust through the flue.

My horse, my heart-- he is near.

My horse, my heart--he is here.

-Helen Scanlon, 7/10/11

Art Opening in May at the Lily Pad--you're invited!

Hello Friends of Sound the Bugle Studio,

I hope this blog post finds you well.

Mark your calendars!

You are invited to help me welcome the warmth and beauty of May at my art opening at the Lily Pad gallery, 34 North St., Willimantic CT., on Thursday, May 9 from 5-7pm.

Lots of my equine art will be there—charcoal drawings and big, vibrant paintings—including my portrait of the UConn-bred Morgan stallion, UC Doc Daniels. This painting will be featured on the cover of my soon-to-be-published book, My Horse, My Heart: The Morgan Horses of the University of Connecticut.

Come on out and enjoy the art! I would love to see you!

Very best wishes,

Helen

BOOK COVER!

Busy days here at Sound the Bugle Studio....

My first book is SO CLOSE to getting published I can barely stand the anticipation!

Oh, by the way? Here's THE COVER, featuring my painting of UC Doc Daniels:

WATCH THIS SPACE! And, thank you for all of your support.

Merry Christmas!

It's a white Christmas here at Sound the Bugle Studio! Hooray!

I would like to wish everyone a wonderful Holiday. May 2013 bring you joy, laughter, health and good times with friends and family.
 
I am grateful for so much--including all of you. Thank you for supporting Sound the Bugle Studio.

Blessings,
Helen

UVM Jingle Belle, books and Holiday shopping!

UVM Jingle Belle, 2012. 11" x 14." Acrylic on canvas.
This gorgeous Morgan mare is quite the superstar. Such an honor to paint her portrait.

Hello everyone!

Busy here at the studio--finishing up my first book, My Horse, My Heart: The Morgan Horses of the University of Connecticut, and started on my second book, The Great Red Horse.

No idle moments here! 

My Holiday Open Studio will be online this year. Check it out--I have MANY prints to choose from, and some of the originals are for sale, too. Just click here and go shopping:

http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/helen-scanlon.html 

GREAT prices, high-resolution images and fast shipping. PayPal and all major credit cards accepted. And, no crowds, chaos or long lines. 

What could be more fabulous? 

Thank you, as always, for your support.

Studio News!

Hello Friends of Sound the Bugle Studio!

My goodness, it’s been so long since I have written all of you. I hope you had a great summer! Fall is on its way—I can smell the pumpkins and apples in the air already. 

I have LOTS of great news to share with you. SO much has been happening here in my little studio in Hampton, Connecticut—I’ve been busy, busy, busy! Just the way I like it.

First, as some of you may already know, I have collaborated with Cape Cod-based jewelry designer, Sara Morrison, to create some one-of-a-kind equestrian pendants. Our jewelry line is the Sound the Bugle Studio Equestrian Collection by sarawaxwing.

We created a special edition pendant featuring my painting, My Horse, My Heart, to benefit the Pace for a Purpose event at the beautiful Tyrone Farm in Pomfret, Connecticut on Oct. 7.

Pace for a Purpose is an equestrian benefit for the Day Kimball Healthcare Deary Memorial Cancer Fund. Donations from the event and 10% from each pendant sale will help cancer patients in need who do not have the resources to obtain treatment and care.

 

Above is a photo of me wearing the pendant-- I am posing with the great UConn mare, UC Ovation. The My Horse, My Heart pendant is a gem-toned glass tile piece that will add a unique flair to your jewelry collection, and your purchase will help others. Doesn't get much better than that! You can get it here (you can also purchase a beautiful silver chain for a complete necklace):

http://www.etsy.com/listing/100184191/my-horse-my-heart-sound-the-bugle-studio

Makes a great gift, too!

Next up, I FINALLY have prints for sale! You asked, I answered. High-resolution, high-quality prints at great prices—check it out:

http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/helen-scanlon.html

Note cards, too! AND these prints also make a great gift.

For the Holiday Studio this year, I am taking appointments for original art inquiries. Please e-mail me at soundthebuglestudio (at) charter.net if you would like see the studio and purchase original art. I am taking appointments for Saturday, Nov. 24.

If you would like to commission a horse or pet portrait for the holidays—now is the time! Once we start heading into October, my portrait list fills up and I can’t guarantee completion before the Holidays sneak up on us. E-mail me today—I also have gift certificates available--soundthebuglestudio (at) charter.net.

Whew! See, I told you I had a lot of news!

Last but certainly not least, the final draft of my book is DONE and all I need to do now is make the FINAL corrections and hand the manuscript off to my designer. My Horse, My Heart: The Morgan Horses of the University of Connecticut is nearly ready for the publisher—and I couldn’t be more excited.

Keep up to date on my Facebook page—click ‘like’ and don’t miss out on a thing:

http://www.facebook.com/helenscanlonofsoundthebuglestudio

Thank you so much for your support, and feel free to share this blog with friends and family.

“What day is it?"
It's today," squeaked Piglet.
My favorite day," said Pooh.”

 ~A.A. Milne

Very best wishes,

Helen