Western – Art Of The Horse

Meet The First Internationally Known African-American Painter & See His Equine Art

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…

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…

~2015 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo at “Art in the Park”~ Colorado USA~

Here is a little bit about the “Art in the Park” that can from their site which you can see HERE . I just found out about “Art in the Park” today! The exhibit starts today and will run through tomorrow. Sophisticated and talented artists who blend their passion for horses with their creative intuition highlight…

Curt Mattson: Explosive Action ~ Timeless Traditions!

I saw his video (below) and was really impressed with his work and way he expresses the feeling of the horse though each medium he works in! I emailed him and asked a few questions about him and his amazing art. You can check…

Maria D’Angelo – Fine Art In Pencil~

This week’s featured artist is Maria D’Angelo! Wow, look at all the detail in these fine pencil drawings!:) Maria D’Angelo Newton, NJ, USA Site: http://www.mariadangelo.com I have been drawing since I was a child in Staten Island, NY and I often say that I feel as if I was born with a pencil in my hand….

Charles M. Russell~

Charles M. Russell 1864- 1926 Great Falls, Montana Charles “Kid” Russel, as his friends would call him, is a renowned western artist that lived 1864- 1926. He was the first “Western artist” to actually live and work in the west. Just a few days ago on July 27th, the Coeur d’Alene Art Auction auctioned…