The six King Street Studio artists working on this project are Trisha Adams, Jeanette Burkle, Elaine Elinsky, Ann Noel, Libby Stevens and Dan Williams.

Ann Noel and Dan Williams measure and mark the design on the horse.

Paint dots indicate the color scheme.

The end of our first worksession.

Timeline

Friday, June 3, 2005 - We are notified that our design is one of 32 selected to participate in the "Horsing Around Loudoun" public art project.

Friday, July 22, 2005 am - The horse is delivered to Second Chance Ranch, the farm of Rosemarie Swaim and our worksite. We are relieved to hear it has ears and a tail contrary to rumors otherwise.

Friday, July 22, 2005 pm - The horse is washed and primed in preparation for the early Saturday work session.

Saturday, July 23, 2005 7:30 am - The work begins early to avoid the heat. Our "engineers," Dan Williams, Ann Noel and Jeanette Burkle, begin by gridding the diamond pattern on the irregular surface of the horse. Colored paint dots are used to indicate the pattern. By the end of the day, we have paint over most of the horse.

Dan Williams and Jeanette Burkle calculate grid points.

Sunday, July 24, 2005, 8:30 am - Jeanette Burkle, Trisha Adams and Ann Noel return to continue working on the horse. White paint is laid down on the mane and tail since the colors do not cover the black well. The mask on the horse's face is tweaked, the jingle bells are developed, additional paint coats applied and edges sharpened. Almost done -- one more day ought to do it!

Saturday, August 6th, 8:30 am -- Dan Williams, Elaine Elinsky and Trisha Adams report for duty. A diamond shape is adjusted. The mane and tail diamonds receive additional coats of paint, then the edges are trimmed out in black paint. It's decided that a yellow band around the neckline will yield a more finished look. The entire horse gets a final inspection and touch up where needed. Only one thing remains to be done ....

Monday, August 8th, 6:30 pm -- We met to sign the horse and take some group photos with "Harley." Once the chamber presents Harlequin Horse, we will post his completed picture here.

Wednesday, August 10th -- JK Moving & Storage picks up the horse from Second Chance Ranch. Next the sculpture will receive an automotive clearcoat, then it will be affixed to a concrete base and a plaque attached to the base.