Talented Indiana Horse Paints Self-Portrait

The 9-year-old Friesian horse named Justin is the new painter behind a series of colorful paintings that adds a new definition to equine art.

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The 9-year-old Friesian horse named Justin is the new painter behind a series of colorful paintings that adds a new definition to equine art. (July 18) (Adonna Combs, Justin's owner) "Justin, you ready to paint?" IT'S ART THAT'S STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH--A HORSE NAMED JUSTIN. (Adonna Combs, Justin's owner) "So once he displayed the talent of painting with my whip and using it in sand, I thought it might be a good release for him." HIS OWNER TIED A BRUSH TO A WHIP--AND JUSTIN PUT HIS MUZZLE TO CANVAS AND LET HIS CREATIVITY TAKE OVER. ORIGINALLY DESTINED FOR A CAREER IN SHOW JUMPING--JUSTIN IS NOW AN EQUINE ARTIST--HIS OWNER SAYS THIS IS HIS SELF PORTRAIT...HE'S ALSO THE TALENT BEHIND A SERIES OF COLORFUL PAINTINGS THAT HAVE CAPTURED THE ATTENTION OF AT LEAST ONE BUYER. (Susan Egbert, purchased one of Justin's paintings ) "Oh it's a great conversation piece and the fact that I have a love for horses anyway kind of leads into that. When you tell people, when you look at some art, regular art in people's homes, you're more drawn to something that is quirky." JUSTIN'S FIRST PAINTING SOLD FOR $15--NOW THEY CAN FETCH SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS...JUSTIN'S PIECE "CHEVAUX" IS SCHEDULED TO BE AUCTIONED AT THE ANNUAL EQUINE ART, ANTIQUE AND RARE BOOK AUCTION IN LEXINGTON ON SATURDAY. [SIGOUT/REPORTER, LOCATION, ASSOCIATED PRESS] (****END****) VIDEO SOURCE: AP Television VIDEO RESTRICTIONS: None ----------------------------------