Because today is world Photography Day, I thought that an article about Wiebke Haas’s photography would be a fitting one! There are hundreds of animal photographers around the world, but very few have been able to capture the spirit of the horse like 24 year old Wiebke Haas has accomplished. Whether it’s a shiny…
Yaheya Pasha: Painting With Power
Yaheya Pasha’s paintings hold a level of uniqueness all on their own. With bright, colorful strokes of paint inside of lines that forms the body of a horse and with subdued color backgrounds, the horses demand your attention entirely on them. You can just feel the energy ready to burst from the paint. Yaheya Pasha…
Kelly Jay: Discover The World Of Wild Horses Through Photograhy
I like the way Kelly Jay’s photos give an insightful look into the mustang’s way of life. The sway of the mane, two horses looking straight at the camera, or a horse grazing in a patch of flowers give a unique perspective into these disappearing horses. But, don’t take it from me, Kelly’s wonderful images speck…
Walter Winans: Art Was An Olympic Discipline? The Little Known Fact Of Olympic Art Competitions
When you think of the Olympics, you might think of the chariot races in Greek history, or the prestigious show jumping…maybe even the crime ridden Rio where people live in cardboard boxes, where the 2016 Summer Olympics is happening now. Though, I doubt that you know of a little known fact of this legendary event:…
Lesley Humphrey, Bright & Bold: A Q&A With A Kentucky Derby Artist
The painting above is called “Challenge” by Lesley Humphrey. A fitting title. To me, it looks like racehorses galloping through the pouring rain. A split second as you look through the storm, the moment of clarity that gives you the strength to finish the challenge. I like Lesley’s painting style, especially the racehorses that she paints….
Winner Of “War Horse” Cover Contest
To honor a new addition of of the famed book War Horse by Michael Morpurgo, House Of Illustration hosted their annual Book Illustration Competition featuring the story of Joey, the war horse. You can see the 25 Book Illustration Competition finalists and below you can see the winner (Alan Marks) and longlisted artists for the new edition. The winner…
Sally Martin:”I never had to choose a subject-my subject chose me”
That quote by Ernest Hemingway is what Sally Martin uses to describe her life as an equine artist. Simple, concise, to the point. In some ways you could even describe Sally’s art that way, too. Simple strokes of a paint brush that nurture a unique story into an extraordinary work of art. It always amazes me…
Lucy Kemp-Welch: An Undying Legend
Lucy Kemp Welch June 20th 1869- November, 27th 1958 Location: (Born) Bournemouth, England (died) Watford, England A crisp morning in the fields, the smell of freshly plowed dirt. A blissful summer day with the waves creeping smoothly up along the beach, with the gleeful sounds of horses prancing and cooling off in the water. No matter when or…
Shya Beth Named Top 10 Finalist In Art & Design For Equestrian Creativity Awards (Part Two)
**To read about Heels Down Magazine’s Blogging Category that The Flying Shetlands was also a top ten finalist in, click here. It’s an exciting time here at The Flying Shetlands! I have just been named one of the top ten finalists for Heels Down Magazine’s Art & Design category! These awards are to showcase the…
The Fire, Speed & Strength Of Carol Fensholt Nierenberg’s Equine Sculptures
Carol Fensholt Nierenberg Location: Carefree, Arizona, USA Website: http://silver-box-studios.com The fiery steed, the angle of a sculpted back, the horse’s eyes, full of power and motion. The pure strength that makes the form seemingly frozen in a second of time– ready to come crashing back down from its rearing stance, coming back to life. Those are the first thoughts that come to…
Art Of The Horse 