With a passion of all things horses stemming from early childhood, Susie Benes has dedicated her life to her art, using her equine inspirations as models for her unique and sometimes complex sculptures. Her recent sculpture series explores the power, shape and grace of the horse through the horse’s legs and hooves, which carries the…
The Colossal Equine Sculptures Of Italian Artist Mimmo Paladino
Mimmo Paladino 1948 Location: Rome and Milan, Italy Mimmo Paladino is best known for his sculptures and paintings and for his involvement in the Italian Transavantgarde art movement. He continues to create art and participate in exhibits today. The Art movement swept through Italy and most of Europe during the 1970s and 80s, bringing with it…
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…
Stamps Immortalize Famous Steeplechase Racehorses Including Frankel, Shergar & Red Rum
This past April, eight stamps featuring eight of the world’s most famous steeplechase racehorses debuted days before this year’s Grand National, which was won by One For Arthur at the acclaimed Aintree Racerack. This is the year that also marks the 40th anniversary since Red Rum’s history-making win at the track. Immortalizing eight racehorses who have won…
Sgt. Reckless: A Horse Hero Honored At Camp Pendleton
Many have heard of the courageous Korean War Horse, Sgt. Reckless, known for solo missions of carting thousands of pounds of ammunition to soldiers during the Korean War as well as bringing injured soldiers to safety. This past October in 2016, the second of four equine statues celebrating the war hero was erected at Camp Pendleton…
The Venice Art Biennale’s Imposing Equine Art Installation Depicts The World’s Problems
Poised in a multi-second of time, 400 rocks are suspended from the ceiling above a towering white horse that looks like it’s trying to buck and jump at the same time. Called “The Horse Problem” and created by Claudia Fontes, it is currently on exhibit at the Argentina pavilion at the 57th Venice Art Biennale…
Happy Mare’s Day! Mares & Foals In Art- Part 2
Here is Part 2! To view Part 1, click here.
Happy Mare’s Day! Mares & Foals In Art-Part 1
Happy Mare’s Day to all mothers, two and four legged! 😉 All art featured in this article are done by members of our Facebook art group, Art Of The Horse (except for George Stubbs’ panting to the side-I would love to have him be apart of our group!). Part 2 will be posted on Tuesday….
Shirley Isola: Creating A Masterpiece By Focusing On The Details
Take a look at the image to left. It looks like a photograph, right? Yes. However, this is just one example of Shirley Isola’s color pencil and Scratchboard works of art. With the shimmering mane, to the perfectly defined muscling, this self taught artist captures the sheer physical beauty of horses by focusing on every…
Crystal Fullerton: Spots & Standardbreds
Capturing a fleeting moment during a standardbred race, to painting a majestic scene featuring her Appaloosa mare, Crystal Fullerton is Art Of The Horse’s (our Facebook group of over 15,000 members!) Banner Winner for this month’s contest. Her paintings sing to the soul through every brush stroke, conveying her love of horses to the viewer….
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