John Plishka: Rekindling His Artistic Fire

By Shya Beth  John Plishka has a love for animals and history that has led him on a path to becoming a small animal veterinarian as well as an artist, and he’s had several once-in-a-lifetime adventures along the way.  Always having an interest in both art and animals from a young age, John grew up
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Julie Lawther: Sharing the Love of Horses in Art

By Shya Beth  Using oils, acrylics and color pencils, Julie Lawther lends her one-of-a-kind style to each of her paintings. While pursuing a realistic approach to each subject, she demonstrates the uncanny ability to forge a connection with each viewer in a way that is familiar and enchanting. That ability is key to her success
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Kelly Wilkinson Coffin: From Pilot to Painter

By Shya Beth Kelly Wilkinson Coffin thrives off of doing what she loves. From her time as a naval aviator deployed in Operation Desert Storm to taking classes for art and joining her husband, Tad Coffin, in their shared equestrian lifestyle, Kelly brings a vibrant and enthusiastic energy to her projects and passions. Kelly spent
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Jen Brandon: Jumping Out of the Frame

By Shya Beth  Jen Brandon’s painting style fits perfectly with the powerful and swift jumpers, delicate equine features being blurred into the brush strokes as her subject leaps over the obstacle. Jen, or “the girl behind the painting,” as she calls herself, loves life and all it brings with it. Surrounded by horses her whole
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Turning an Art Passion Into a Profession

Sandra Meyer Atlanta, Georgia Professional Artist How long have you been part of the horse world? Horses were a big part of my childhood and I would ride bareback and Western under the sunny skies of San Diego County in California, where I grew up. If I wasn’t riding horses after school, I was teaching myself
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Marie Gray’s Bright & Bold Equine Masterpieces 

By Shya Beth  Marie Gray’s paintings draw you in and bring you into a world all her own. A horse enthusiast all her life, Marie combines the use of bright colors with simple backgrounds to capture a moment in time, accentuating her subject’s mood and personality. Marie began her full-time art career in 2013, after
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Anthony Robinson: A Modern Master of Equine Art 

By Shya Beth  Anthony Robinson is one of the modern-day master painters, and his love of animals has drawn him into a life where he’s surrounded by them in all shapes and forms. Powerful and freeing brush strokes set his work apart in the ever-expanding world of equine art, and his masterful knowledge of both
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September Vhay: From Architecture to Art

By Shya Beth September Vhay brings depth, movement and emotion to all of her drawings and paintings. With a love of horses and the technical aspects of art to guide her, it’s no wonder that each of her artworks is a delight and an eye-catching wonder. For September, art in the family and growing up
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Monica Stevenson: Mastering the Camera

By Shya Beth Monica Stevenson experiences the best of two worlds: She calls home the mountains and serene equestrian life in Tryon, North Carolina, while she also travels to New York City and beyond working as a high-profile photographer with brands like Chanel, Ritz Carlton Hotels and Sotheby’s Diamonds. What brings these two different locations
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Shannagh-Leigh Hartshorn: Creating Art From Miniature to Life-Size

By Shya Beth British artist Shannagh-Leigh Hartshorn knows how to fuse her passion for horses and art together. From starting her own art business and adventuring through new media, Shannagh-Leigh constantly evolves and strives to perfect her art, bringing small but noticeable details through each portrait. Born in Bolton, England, Shannagh-Leigh has always been an
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