Lianne Elliot’s epic portrayal of her favorite animals shines through every pencil stroke. Yes, these wonderful portraits are not photographs, but incredibly detailed drawings by this 34 year old artist. Living in rugged and mountainous country of Wales in the United Kingdom. Lianne picked up portrait drawing again in November 2016 since her time in…
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James Seymour-One Of The First Sporting Artists In Europe
Known as one of the first sporting artists of his era focusing on equine paintings, James Seymour paintings have hung in the home of the 6th Duke of Somerset in the 1700s and prestigious galleries today. James Seymour 1702 – 1752 London, England The son of a banker, gold smith, diamond and art dealer, James Seymour…
A Glimpse Into Peter Biegel’s Life: A Family of Horsemen, Training With Art Masters & Creating A Legacy
Peter Biegel is best known for his illustrations and painting studies of horses and his work has been exhibited in prominent galleries in both the USA and England. His family had been involved with horses and art for generations-an ancestor was Frederick Sang, notifiable painter and architect who lived in London. His great-grandfather was an Irishman…
Lynn Mara Named Official Hampton Classic Poster Artist For 2017 Show
Celebrating America through her portrayals of America’s classic icons, Lynn Mara is proud to be this years winner of the prestigious Hampton Classic Poster Contest. Taking place August 27th through September 3rd in the luxurious Southampton, Long Island, The Hampton Classic is one of the biggest and anticipated shows on the East Coast and draws…
Happy Mare’s Day! Mares & Foals In Art-Part 1
Happy Mare’s Day to all mothers, two and four legged! 😉 All art featured in this article are done by members of our Facebook art group, Art Of The Horse (except for George Stubbs’ panting to the side-I would love to have him be apart of our group!). Part 2 will be posted on Tuesday….
Equine Sculptures At Omaha, NE For The World Cup, Future Exhibits & More!
Two weeks ago, I was at the World Cup Finals For Jumping & Dressage in Omaha NE with both my Blue Jean Jumper and most recent sculpture, Blue Jean Dressage. Both are life size and covered in Denim and are two of 18 sculptures in my art series, the Blue Jean Horse Project. I am…
12 Days Of Equine Artists: Day 11-Agatha Kacprzak!
For the next 12 days starting on Christmas Day and ending on January 5th (the traditional “12 Days Of Christmas”) I will be featuring 12 equine artists. Over 80 artists entered in the contest to be featured on our Facebook group Art Of The Horse (which has over 4,000 members!). I used this handy tool to randomly…
Famed Racing Cartoonist “Peb” Receives The Jockey Club Medal
Last month was an exciting time for horse racing cartoonist, Pierre “Peb” Bellocq, when he was awarded the The Jockey Club Medal by chairman Stuart S. Janney III in Saratoga Springs, New York, for his outstanding contributions to the Thoroughbred breeding and racing industry. “Peb’s artwork has been revered in the horse racing industry for more than 50 years,”…
The Terracotta Army And Horses of Emperor Qin Shihuang, China
Recognized today as one of the most important archaeological excavations of the 20th century and noted as one of the top 10 attractions in China with thousands of visitors coming every year, the Terracotta Army and Horses is a definitely “must see” for any equine enthusiast who is interested in seeing the art and history that our…
Equine Art Insider: Joanna Zeller Quentin’s Bold, Colorful Paintings Are An Equestrian’s Dream
Joanna Zeller Quentin Website: http://www.moosepantsstudio.com , http://www.mixedmediaonboard.blogspot.com Location: Born in Naperville, Illinois–Currently resides in Dallas, Texas With beautifully coordinated colors blending perfectly together in an abstract back round, Joanna Zeller Quentin creates stunningly unique equine paintings that standout. Joanna has been drawing and painting horses all her life. Growing up in Naperville, Illinois, she creates paintings of horses and sometimes…
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