Blue Stripes The Long Run

Blue Stripes is a contemporary horse portrait that celebrates the quiet strength and gentle nature of one of our most admired animals. Using bold geometric shapes, simplified forms, and a harmonious palette of warm earth tones against crisp blue-and-white stripes, the painting blends modern design with timeless equine beauty.

The horse’s calm gaze invites a moment of stillness, while the clean composition creates a striking visual statement that complements both contemporary and classic interiors. This original artwork is perfect for horse lovers, collectors of modern animal art, and anyone looking to add a sophisticated focal point to their home or office.

Painted by hand in acrylic on canvas, this is an original, one-of-a-kind artwork that brings warmth, elegance, and character to any space.

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Based in South Australia, Ashleigh Hosking creates bold contemporary paintings inspired by Australian life, landscape and character.

Working primarily in acrylic, her paintings explore colour, movement and a strong sense of place. Drawing inspiration from coastal environments, rural landscapes, native flora, animals and everyday Australian subjects, she creates expressive works that balance simplicity, energy and storytelling.

Ashleigh’s practice is driven by a fascination with the people, places and moments that shape Australian life. Through confident colour palettes, bold compositions and distinctive mark-making, she seeks to create artworks that feel both familiar and memorable.

Her work is held in private collections and has been exhibited throughout South Australia.