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…
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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…
Jill Soukup Talks About Upcoming Exhibits, Her Unique Style, Tips For Other Artists
The painting to the side is called “Dark Passages”. Oils swirl and mix together, painting life. To me, it seems that Jill Soukup is not painting just a moment, a split second, but a series of movements as the horses gallop right across the painting and into the night. Jill Soukup Location: Colorado, USA Website, Facebook Jill…
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…
Happy National Day of the Horse! The Horse In Ancient Art From Around The World
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…
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…
~Joe Beeler: One Of The Founders Of Cowboy Artists of America~
~Joe Beeler~ Location: (Born) Joplin, Missouri 1931 December 25th – April 26, 2006 Joe Beeler grew up in Joplin, Missouri and as a child he would draw anything and everything. He continued his passion at Kansas State Teachers College before being accepted at and attending the Art Center School of Design in Los Angeles, CA. After…
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,…
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