With an interest in art from a young age, Henry Ossawa Tanner (June 21, 1859 – May 25, 1937), was a trailblazer for African-Americans in his time. His father was a preacher at the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Pennsylvania and his mother, Sarah Tanner, was a slave from Virginia who escaped to…
Category: Western
Kathryn Leitner: Colors Of Ranch Life
The sun is shining in Kathryn Leitner’s painting, arousing the sense of the sun’s warmth on your skin with just a glance. The mares and foals are resting, soaking in the delightful feeling after a day of grazing, or perhaps after the long winter. Now, take a closer look. What do you see? You might…
12 Days Of Equine Artists: Day 10-Shelly Presley!
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 3,700 members!). I used this handy tool to…
12 Days Of Equine Artists: Day 8- Helen Coulter!
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 3,700 members!). I used this handy tool…
12 Days Of Equine Artists: Day 3-Marlin Rotach!
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 3,400 members!). I used this handy tool to…
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…
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…
~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…
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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