I really like Otto Eerelman’s style, it makes me feel as if I’m really there! I never heard of some of the breeds that he painted ether. I learned a lot from this post, and I hope you do too~ Otto Eerelman~ 1839-1926 Location: Groningen, Netherlands Medium: Paintings Otto Eerelman was the son of Samuel Eerelman,…
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Zhao Mengfu ~ China
Zhao Mengfu~ 1254 – 1322 Huzhou, Zhejiang Province, China Zhao Mengfu is thought to have been one of the first Chinese painters to bring back the eighth century style of Chinese painting. He painted in the more cruder style then the refined, gentle brushwork of his era. He was married to Guan Daosheng, who was…
~Equine and Animal Portraiture by Jane Wills~
~Jane Wills~ Site: https://www.facebook.com/JaneWillsAnimalPortraits or Jane Wills’s Twitter page Location: Teesdale, England, UK Jane has painted animals all her life. There was always a special love for horses which have become the main focus of her work . After studying at Newcastle College of Art she spent 30 years living in Northern Scotland combining bringing up a family,…
195 Years of Black Beauty ~ A Tribute To Anna Sewell~
I edited the title. Changed 150 years to 195 years! Anna Sewell~ 1820-1878 Location: Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England UK Anna Sewell was born on March 30, 1820, in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. When Anna was 14 and on her way home from school, she slipped and fell, breaking both of her ankles. After that, she was…
~Inge Demar Manders Fine Art~ South Africa~
For today’s post I am featuring Inge Dagmar Manders and her stunning paintings! Enjoy~ Inge Dagmar Manders~ Born in: 1966 Location: Sakabula, South Africa Inge Dagmar Manders was born in Holland in 1966 and has lived in many countries, such as Ethiopia, New Zealand, Brazil and Switzerland to name a few! She now currently resides in Sakabula,…
~Dubai International Horse Fair~ Dubai, United Arab Emirates~
Here are a few of the equine artists that are exhibiting at the Dubai International Horse Fair! The exhibit started yesterday, and will continue though tomorrow,19th-21st, March, 2015. For more information on the DIHF visit their site Here. Some of the events that are going on are a horse auction, polo exhibit, The Equestrian Art Gallery, Dubai…
~Happy St. Patrick’s Day! The “Courage” Monument~ John Byrne~
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Here is an interesting and intriguing statue in Dublin, Ireland that I think you will like! Name: Misneach , “Courage” in Irish Artist: John Byrne Date Commissioned: April 19, 2004 Date Unveiled: August 19, 2009 Location: Ballymun, Dublin , Ireland John Byrne was commissioned by Breaking Ground, the Per Cent for Art, to…
~2015 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo at “Art in the Park”~ Colorado USA~
Here is a little bit about the “Art in the Park” that can from their site which you can see HERE . I just found out about “Art in the Park” today! The exhibit starts today and will run through tomorrow. Sophisticated and talented artists who blend their passion for horses with their creative intuition highlight…
~Women’s History Month ~ Celebrating Women Horse Artists!~
Happy Women’s History Month! Even though International Women’s Day was on March 8th, I thought that it would be a great idea to feature women artists for today’s post! Here is a little about the IWD: International Women’s Day (IWD)~ Started in: Early 1900’s Location: Worldwide International Women’s Day has been observed since the early…
~Upcoming Horse Poster and Art Contests Part 2~
My last post on poster contests was very popular and I thought I would tell all of you about a few other horse art and poster contests and a few other prominent horse event’s 2015 posters! ~Equine Art Challenge~ USA Artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to compete for a $400…
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