Pete the Mule is a painting by Janine Riley which was uploaded on December 2nd, 2012.
Pete the Mule
Portrait of a Mule. Close-up view of a Mule's face with soulful eyes. Watercolor Portraits.
Heart and soul.
I never realized how beautiful... more
by Janine Riley
Title
Pete the Mule
Artist
Janine Riley
Medium
Painting - Watercolor
Description
Portrait of a Mule. Close-up view of a Mule's face with soulful eyes. Watercolor Portraits.
Heart and soul.
I never realized how beautiful a mule can be.
And then I met - Pete the Mule.
One look in to his eyes and I could see a kind and generous soul that had seen some tough days gone by.
I've had few friends that were as loving and devoted as him .
Retired now to a loving home and living in the rural countryside on a farm outside of Cooperstown NY, up in Otsego County New York .
A Mule is the offspring of breeding a male donkey and a female horse.
Unfortunately, Mules are sterile animals and cannot be bred,
and that is surely a shame because they generally have such a gentle demeanor.
Mules can often be found on a farm as they can be more preferable to horses for draught work due to the fact that they are stronger and have more endurance.
" Easy keepers " for their owners because they eat less food than a horse - therefore cheaper for the farmer to maintain.
A simple fact that is of major importance to farmers.
" Stubborn as a mule " is a well know phrase, but you will only hear that coming from a farmer in jest.
Mules are considerably more patient and even tempered, than that common saying goes.
Trust you Mule's instincts - they are just smarter to not want to put themselves, nor the owner in harm's way.
Mules most common coloring is a Bay (brown with black mane and tail or Sorrel (a deep red/rust coloring).
Mules can be mixed with Draught (aka draft ) horses and are the modern day " Beast of burden ".
This poor lad looks like he carried his share.
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Country Western appeal.
© All Rights Reserved.
Barnyard and Farm animals - Country Life
© Artist maintains reproduction Copyrights to this image. International law applies.
Uploaded
December 2nd, 2012
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Comments (50)
Holly April Harris
Hi Pete! Such a pretty painting! I am very pleased to feature your wonderful artwork in the ‘Appalachia America’ group! Please add it to the “2023 First Quarter Featured Images Collection” thread in the discussions area to record and exhibit your image amongst the best in the group. Thank you! 2/10/23
Gary F Richards
Spectacular mule composition, lighting, shading, excellent colors and artwork! F/L voted
Nancy Carol Photography
Congratulations! .... and thank you for sharing with us your wonderful work of art that has been proudly presented on the Home Page of the group, 'ART FOR PASSION - PASSION FOR ART'. If you wish, you may archive it permanently or promote it further in the Discussions Tabs Featured .... Nancy Carol
Taphath Foose
Beautiful work, Janine!!! CONGRATULATIONS, your work is featured in "Beautiful Watercolors"! I invite you to place it in the group's "Featured Image Archive" discussion thread and any other thread that is fitting!! 😊
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
MM Anderson
I saw this portrait in your interview with Our Arts Magazine. He does have soulful eyes. What wonderful work you have done here!
Janine Riley replied:
Thank you so much Linda. A brief meeting - and I truly loved this boy. The Best friend you were always looking for … he was so kind. Owner's moved and I can't find him anymore.
John Malone
Congratulations! Your skillful and interesting painting has been FEATURED on our homepage. Well done!
Pamela Williams
Congratulations your wonderful artwork has been featured on the Art District Homepage!
Lacey Hermiston
Thank you for entering the Farm and Ranch Animals contest. I love Pete the Mule and noticed it the first time I viewed the entries. I voted for it. The look in Pete's eyes is very memorable. He has such a sweet, sad look. Keep up the great work!
Janine Riley
Featured in;" Nature and Landscape " , "M O U S E" and " Nature Wildlife Sunsets and Sunrises " . Thank you for the Features !
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