Windswept Highland Cattle
by Marilyn McNish
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Title
Windswept Highland Cattle
Artist
Marilyn McNish
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
Highland cattle are a Scottish cattle breed. They have long horns and long wavy coats that are coloured black, brindle, red, yellow, white, silver (looks white but with a black nose) or dun, and they are raised primarily for their meat. They originated in the Highlands and Hebrides Islands of Scotland and were first mentioned in the 6th century AD. The first herd book described two distinct types of Highland cattle but, due to crossbreeding between the two, only one type now exists and is registered. They have since been exported worldwide.
They are a hardy breed, having been bred to withstand the conditions in the Scottish Highlands. Their long hair gives the breed its ability to overwinter. Bulls can weigh up to 800 kilograms (1,800 pounds) and cows up to 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds). Their milk generally has a very high butterfat content, and their meat, regarded as of the highest quality, is gaining mainstream acceptance as it is lower in cholesterol than other varieties of beef.
Many thanks to Marcello Garbagnoli, photographer for the Farmer's Guardian for letting me use his photo. It was published in the Farmer's Guardian in 2015 and was recognized in a 2015 BGAJ photography competition.
I find these cattle fascinating! So bison-like! Interestingly, a group of Highland cattle is not called a herd, but a 'fold' instead.
Many thanks to the following groups who featured my painting - "Windswept Highland Cattle" They are: Just Perfect, 1000 Views, First Friday Gallery, Natures Wonders Paintings, Wisconsin Flowers & Scenery Group, Women Painters, Old Masters- Painters and Traditional Arts, Wildlife, Art from the past- Human Touch, World Landscape Lovers of Art, Painting the Old Way, Created by my hands, Animal Mania, and Animal Paintings.
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April 27th, 2018
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Comments (33)
Sarah Irland
This is a wonderful painting, Marilyn! I love your Highland Cattle - such a beautiful scene. L/F
Robert Nacke
I love this, Marilyn such a beautiful painting with great detail and color that you did really well in the beauty you captured here. L/F/P
Shelli Fitzpatrick
I can never resist these most adorable cows! lovely painting Marilyn and congrats on your artist of the week feature in 1000 views group! :)
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups Special Features #19 promotion discussion. Please help your fellow artists by visiting and passing on the love to another artist in the the 1000 Views Group....L/F/Tw
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group ..... Please place your featured image in the Feature Archive and any other appropriate Archives l/f/p
Marilyn McNish replied:
Thank you Christopher for featuring my painting! I appreciate your thoughtful promotion!
Diana Mary Sharpton
Fantastic detailed painting Marilyn. Nominated for special feature in the 1000 view group.. promoted on Twitter
Hanne Lore Koehler
What amazing detail in this fantastic highland cattle painting, Marilyn! Magnificent colors and light! Masterful artistic composition! L/F
Marilyn McNish replied:
Coming from such a masterful artist such as yourself, I am very honored for your thoughtful comments. Thank you!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic painting, Marilyn Gorgeous colors and composition! Congratulations on your Wisconsin Flowers And Scenery SHOWCASED ARTIST feature! L/F