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…
Category: Horse Sculptures
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…
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….
~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…
The Equine Sculptures of Masood Rangrazan Karaj ~ Iran
Masood Rangrazan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masod.rangrazan Location: born in Kermanshah Iran and cerrently lives in Karaj – Iran Hope you enjoyed seeing his grand equine sculptures! Shya Huh? What? Well, I will believe that when I see flying Shetlands ! https://artofthehorse.wordpress.com
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…
~The Equine Art of Nic Fiddian Green~ United Kingdom
~Nic Fiddian Green~ 1963 – Location: Hampshire, England Nic Fiddian-Green grew up in Hampshire, England. When he was studying at Chelsea College of Arts he went to the British Museum to seek inspiration and saw a carved horse’s head, the horse of Selene, in the Elgin Marbles room . He described it as “one of the most beautiful objects…
GUSTAVO ACEVES “Lapidarium” Equine Statues Exhibit
“It is the story of migration and diaspora, which creates cultures over time.” Gustavo Aceves There is a new equine art exhibit called “Lapidarium” that is traveling to major cities in Europe and Mexico. The Mexican artist, Gustavo Aceves, made these thought provoking equines over a six year period that show a new light on…
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