Hooves Touch The Wind – The Painting (Day 2)
© 2025 Grace Atherton. All rights reserved. This original artwork is protected by copyright. Reproduction, downloading, or use in any form without written permission is strictly prohibited.
Painted by Grace Atherton
Rhett is an icon of the wild Mustang – symbolizing a life lived free, limitless, unique and beautiful.
A bold little stallion, he remained unbroken and untamed, even in a populated area.
Through this painting and the photograph that inspired it, Rhett lives on and continues to represent the maverick and the brave who overcome every storm life throws at them – whether that be shipwreck or hurricanes.
He represents you and me and how we were born to ride above the dirt in life!
Painting Inspiration:
Hooves Touch The Wind is a painting by Grace Atherton created with permission, and inspired by a beautiful photograph taken by Kris Ruyle and Greg Sloan of Kris Corolla Creations. Their work captures the essence of the wild Mustangs on the Outer Banks.
To explore their stunning photography or purchase prints of Rhett and other mustangs visit this link: HERE
Through purchasing any prints or this painting you are supporting the preservation of wild Mustangs and their natural habitat through the Corolla Wild Horse Fund – an organization dedicated to protecting these magnificent horses.
A portion of proceeds from this painting and their photography sales helps protect these beautiful horses and their home.
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Thank you for supporting wild horses, resilience, the art that tells their story and my artwork here!
-Grace
P.S. Happy Birthday to my sister-in-law, Bethany, a kindred horse lover and artist. You resemble everything in this painting of resiliency. I hope your day is awesome! I hope your day is celebrated by everyone! <3
What Collectors Are Saying
“Grace, thank you for painting such a beautiful piece. The neutral tones blend effortlessly with my lake home, and I especially love how Rhett’s black coat ties in with the dark accents in my space. I’ve displayed it at eye level so every guest can admire this stunning artwork.”
— Reeda Short
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Special Thanks To The Following Individuals, Creators & Organization:
Reference photo of Rhett: Kris Corolla Creations
Corolla Wild Horse Fund (https://www.corollawildhorses.com) – a nonprofit preserving the wild horses of the Outer banks. A portion of proceeds helps further their work.
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July 2 – Debut 1
July 4 – Special Holiday Surprise
July 7 – Debut 2
July 8 – Bonus Post
