Jaime Ellsworth

Pony Express, Original Painting

2024

Artist Comments
A black horse with white spots gallops with all its might, following the outlined route in the background. The painting carries a whimsical tone with its colors and primitive lines. It celebrates the Pony Express and its significant role in mail delivery in the early 1860s.

About the Artist
Artist Jaime Ellsworth offers charming portrayals of animals, depicting both the familiar inhabitants of her corral and those rarely seen on San Juan Island in the Pacific Northwest. "My career as a cowhand never took off, so I am glad I stumbled into art, as it still complements my passion," says Jaime. In each of her works, Jaime invites the viewer to appreciate the image's simplicity and encourages them to explore beyond the details, prompting their imagination. Alongside the straightforward shapes, her compositions convey a sense of narrative through the expressions and movements of the figures. Jaime works in her studio attached to a small barn, where her dogs, donkeys, and horses keep her company while she paints. Beyond painting, Jaime explores the outdoors with her pets and volunteers to aid animals locally and internationally.

Words that describe this painting: horse, pony, mail, whimsical, route, Sacramento, St. Joseph, Americana, running, galloping, map, script, profile, animals, primitive, acrylic painting, orange

Pony Express
Jaime Ellsworth
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2024
30 in. h x 40 in. w x 1.5 in. d
8 lbs. 0 oz.