I got inspired to write this article about the history of the horse in art, because today is the National Day of the Horse! Below are paintings and sculptures from different countries and regions around the world. 2004 was the first year that congress recognized the National Day Of The Horse on December 13th. This…
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Equine Artist Insider: Sandy Rabinowitz Talks About Her Horsey Life & Equine Art Passion
Artist Sandy Rabinowitz exhibited her wire sculptures at the Equus Film Festival in November. For more information on the Equus Film Festival, click here. ~Sandy Rabinowitz~ 1973- Location: Bethany, Connecticut, USA Site: http://www.sandyhorse.com I have always had a horse. I won my first pony when I was 8 years old! I love to trail ride, study…
The Exquisite Equine Art of Marine Oussedik~ France
~Marine Oussedik~ May 20th, 1967- Born in: Neuilly-sur-Seine, France Sculptor and Illustrator Site: http://marine-oussedik.net Marine Oussedik was born on May 20, 1967 in Neuilly-sur-Seine and she first started riding ponies in Paris. From then on she began drawing horses and would never stop depicting them. When as child she used to run to the balcony of…
Len Jagoda ~ Back Stretch Studio: Georgia, USA
~Len Jagoda~ American Academy of Equine Art Associate Location: Waverly Hall, Georgia, USA Site: http://backstretchstudio.com Len Jagoda is a horse enthusiast and sculptor/painter. He has bred, trained horses, competed on hunters/jumpers and has even owned a few racehorses. He also is an avid animal rescuer, saving many dogs, cats and even a goat and llama….
John Frederick Herring, Sr.
John Frederick Herring, Sr. (12 September 1795 – 23 September 1865) Location: Born in: London, England John Frederick Herring, born in London in 1795. Herring stayed in London until he was 18 and his greatest interest was drawing horses. In 1814, he moved to Doncaster in the north of England, arriving in time to see the Duke of Hamilton’s…
~Happy Thanksgiving! And A Recap Of The Equus Film Festival~
Happy Thanksgiving to my American readers! Now is the time to give thanks and I would like to thank each and everyone of my readers, the creative equestrian artists who have taken time out of their busy lives to answer my questions about their art and everyone who has encouraged and motivated me with The Flying Shetlands,…
~The Third Annual Equus Film Festival In NYC~
It’s this time of year again when the horses and their equestrians take over New York City! The Equus Film Festival will be in NYC on November 20-22, 2015 with many films, plus artists from all corners of the world and over 30 authors, as well as many speakers. About The Equus Film Festival: The Equus Film…
Equine Art Happenings and Events At and Around Lexington Kentucky During The Breeder’s Cup
With the Breeder’s Cup this weekend, the horseracing and equine art worlds are in a frenzy. From the famous Breeder’s Cup Classic trophy to art exhibits and auctions to a new Breyer Horse Collectible of American Pharoah , it is a very busy week in Lexington Kentuckey for both horses and art. Below are a few of the…
Cowboy Crossings Brings In Over $2 Million At Western Art Auction And Exhibit In Oklahoma, USA
What do you get when you have Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA) and Cowboy Artists of America (CAA) hosting an event together? One of the finest western art exhibits and auctions– Cowboy Crossings. Since 2011, both of these groups have been hosting Cowboy Crossings, an annual event. Prior to that, both organizations had their own show. This year…
Castle House~ The Munnings Art Museum
Today’s article is about Castle House, once home to the late Sir Alfred Munnings and now known as the Munnings Museum. There is only a little more than a month left that it will be open to the public this year, and will reopen on the first of April to October 31 next year. This…
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