June Evers: A Horsewoman Who Turns Passion Into Print

By Shya Beth

June Evers knows the ups and downs of life as an illustrator and graphic designer, and is living proof that pushing through the more challenging times and not giving up one’s dreams is the pathway to living … [Read more]

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Richard Rodriguez: Canvas Trails Through Colorado’s Soul

By Shya Beth

Richard Rodriguez says his paintings walk the path between memories and dreams, but he doesn’t want to walk into the future looking backwards. He is acutely aware of that contrast: between contemporary and traditional painting styles, and … [Read more]

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Amy Laugesen: Modern Day Equine Relics

By Shya Beth

Ancient artifacts, weathered down to their pure essence, embody powerful inspiration for Amy Laugesen’s ceramic and mixed media equine sculptures.

Her sculpted creations hearken back to objects of antiquity that are familiar in museums, often with … [Read more]

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Madison Tsakanikas: Turning Heart Horses Into Timeless Art

By Shya Beth

There are so many things about being an equine photographer that bring 25-year-old Madison Taskanikas joy. One aspect is that it allows her to travel across the country, meet many different people and learn their stories. Another … [Read more]

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Maggie Robertson: Exploring Lines & Tension Through Big Blue Horses

By Shya Beth

Maggie Robertson’s exploration of contrasting lines expresses the controlled power and tension that all horses, whether tamed or wild, commonly share. Maggie’s recent Big Blue Horses series effortlessly conveys this as a large canvas series that boldly … [Read more]

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Eve Troncone: Mixing Mallets and Paint Palettes

By Shya Beth

Eve Troncone paints many subjects, but there is something about her energetic polo paintings that sets them apart from the rest of the field. Her fast-paced brush strokes parallel the action-packed game of polo, illustrating the emotions … [Read more]

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Susan McClafferty: A Unique Angle on Horse

By Shya Beth

 

The way Susan McClafferty’s passion for horses bridges the art and equestrian worlds is one of a kind. As both a fine art photographer and horse owner, Susan has a perspective on the horse that is … [Read more]

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Paul Chase: Carving a Legacy in Stone

 

By Shya Beth

 

Humans have been carving images of horses for tens of thousands of years, and Paul Chase’s carved stone horses echo what ancient to modern artists long to capture: the invisible essence of the equine spirit, … [Read more]

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Véronique Lesage: Finding Her Driving Force for Art

By Shya Beth

Residing in René, a small village in Sarthe, northwest France, Véronique Lesage has a love of horses and passion for art that have intertwined into a force of creativity. Many times, passions and interests are discovered as … [Read more]

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Kenna Al Sayed: Expressive Sketches on an International Scale

By Shya Beth

 

Kenna Al Sayed not only has familial ties across the world; her honed skill as an artist has taken her to high levels of artistic acclaim internationally as well. From national horse events to having her … [Read more]

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