Wild Current

“Wild Current” is a striking original painting by Tara Verkuil that marks an exciting new direction in her work. Measuring 60" W x 42" H, this large-scale horse painting brings together intuition, movement, and emotional energy in a way that feels both bold and alive.

Part of Tara’s new horse series, this piece leans further into abstraction while still holding onto the unmistakable presence of the animal. Rather than focusing on literal detail, Tara follows line, color, and instinct, allowing the horse to emerge through layered marks, drips, and sweeping gestures. Vivid passages of coral, orange, pink, teal, gold, and black pulse against a soft, open ground, giving the work a sense of momentum and electricity.

In “Wild Current,” the horse feels powerful, restless, and deeply expressive, as if caught in motion between strength and spirit. The composition carries that tension beautifully, with loose lines and saturated color doing as much of the storytelling as the form itself. It is a painting about energy as much as image.

Crafted with Tara’s signature mixed media process, this piece reflects her love of spontaneity, texture, and emotional mark-making. Every layer adds to its sense of depth and immediacy.

Whether placed in a contemporary interior, a collector’s home, or a dramatic entryway, “Wild Current” brings a vivid, unforgettable presence to the space.