The Lone Ranger
Every painting begins long before the paint hits the canvas. This one started with a simple decision: size and story. The canvas was 30 x 40 inches, and before any color was mixed, I wanted a reason for the painting beyond simply “playing in paint.” I’ve learned over time that intent matters — even if the painting eventually chooses its own direction.
©Laurie Pace Graphics One Design 2026
Silver's Gang
Oil on Canvas SOLD by Laurie Pace
Equine Painting Process -The Lone Ranger
Every painting begins long before the paint hits the canvas. This one started with a simple decision: size and story. The canvas was 30 x 40 inches, and before any color was mixed, I wanted a reason for the painting beyond simply “playing in paint.” I’ve learned over time that intent matters — even if the painting eventually chooses its own direction.
The first drawing came easily. I started with a preliminary pencil sketch, mapping placement and movement, confident in the design.
I decided to revisit the horses connected to The Lone Ranger, something I explored years ago and it was pure enjoyment. Tracking the history was part of the fun. The Lone Ranger’s first horse was Dusty, a chestnut mare, later replaced by Silver — the white horse he rescued from an attacking buffalo. Tonto’s early horse was White Feller, meaning he initially rode a white horse while the Lone Ranger rode Dusty. White Feller was later given to a Chief, who in turn gifted Tonto a Paint pony. That Paint eventually became Scout. Silver, having been set free, returned with Scout — a small but satisfying detail in the story. These aren’t just horses; they are characters, each with a place in the narrative.
Then I painted — and immediately disliked what I saw.
Instead of forcing it, I did what experience has taught me to do: I stopped trying to correct and started to listen. With a palette knife, I moved the paint across the surface, letting motion replace precision. The image shifted — quite literally — from one direction to another.
• Lone Ranger horses painting . painting inspired by western history . storytelling through horse art .horses in American folklore art . narrative equine painting
Laurie is an international artist, her paintings are collected in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Germany, DuBai, Portugal, Italy, France, Germany, the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, St Thomas, Romania, Greece, Croatia, and Ecuador.
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