~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….
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~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…
~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…
Spirit Of The Horse: Artist Kim McElroy On #EquineArtHour This Sunday!
Kim McElroy’s famous paintings have struck a fantastic and mysterious vibe for over 20 years, giving us an everlasting look at a horse’s soul. From popular greeting cards to collectibles and fine art originals and prints, she continues to show us these majestic steeds in all forms. Personally, I love her use of the elements…
Rocinante “A Horse Like No Other” Don Quixote of La Mancha’s Horse
One of the most influential and widely translated book, Don Quixote, written by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, is celebrating 400 years since it’s first publication this year. Did you know that it took Don Quixote four days to chose a name for his horse?! Sculptures have been made of Don Quixote and his horse and the newest one…
Shannon Ford, Winner Of The Equus Film Festival Program Cover In NYC
The winner of the Equus Film Festival Program Cover in NYC, Shannon Ford will be doing an Q&A session on #EquineArtHour this Sunday, 4-5pm EST on Twitter! Below you can learn more about her and see images of her paintings. Enjoy! Here is about Shannon, in her own words: Shannon Ford truly has her own…
21 Club In NYC Jockey Statues Restored And Returned To NYC, USA
This past July, 21 Club’s iconic iron jockeys went to New Jersey artist Andrew Tedesco’s studio to get a make-over for eight weeks. These statues represent famoun 1922s jockeys and racing farms from across the country. Read more about these statues and their history below! …
~The Equine Art Of Danie de Jager: One of The Most Experienced Sculptors In The World~ South Africa
~Danie de Jager~ 1936- Location: Hartbeespoortdam, North West Province, South Africa Ranked among the most experienced sculptors in the world, Jager hase made more than 120 life size bronze sculptures in locations across the globe. Born in 1936 near the city of Johannesburg, Danie de Jager grew up in the African bushveld where his love…
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…
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