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THE HORSE ART ENTHUSIAST
Resource Sacha Phariss, page 22
FEATURES Unbridled Art of Dina D'Argo, page 33
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Sandra Strohmeyer on Raku Horse Sculpture
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The Evolution of Eternal Travelers The Painting Process of Contemporary Artist Nancy Christy-Moore
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Drinkers of the Wind Discover Hidden Horses with Our Cover Artist: Kim McElroy
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The Western Art of Thomas Fuller by Brooke A. Johnson
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Revisiting Sculptor Jack Stevens Sculpting from the Soul by Davina AndrĂŠe
Western Artist Thomas Fuller, page 24
Contemporary Artist Nancy Christy-Moore, page 14
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Artist Brady Willette of the
War Pony Project
launches a new venture with
Equus Lifestyle Photography Studio
For nearly three decades, Brady Willette has been creating
with horse owners, trainers and breeders to further his artistic
professional lifestyle photography for advertising and design clients.
photography endeavors.
Then in 2009, he decided to start pursuing his long-time dream of
creating art of horses and the Native American Horse nation. The
either for personal enjoyment, promotion or advertising of
results of this dream are the incredibly powerful images known as the
equine operations or products. Taking a dynamic and modern
“War Pony Project.” Two of his pieces from this on-going series are now
approach to The Equus Lifestyle, he is constantly on high alert for
in the permanent collection of The Smithsonian, not to mention their
that spontaneous moment- that shot of you, your horses and
places in many private art collections.
your lifestyle that you thought could never be captured on film.
View his portfolio and learn more about The Equus Lifestyle at
Having owned horses and having a deep appreciation of their
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Aqua
Photo credit: Chris Marona
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Equine Artists to Watch
Chauncey Homer
WESTERN PASSION
“Cooling Off” 18”x30” Oil on linen
Arizona artist Chauncey Homer makes a living painting the beauty of the American West. Throughout his childhood, he spent most of his time around farms and ranches in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. After graduating from The Art Center of Tucson, he worked as an illustrator/ designer for the gift industry for over15 years painting, “…everything from Santa Clause to lighthouses”. After travelling to most other parts of the U.S., Europe, and China, he says, “I finally came to the realization that the American West is one of the most beautiful places on the planet”. He now spends his time visiting the landscapes, people and animals of western America and creating works of art to share his passion for the beauty of the west. Chauncey Homer offers original oil paintings, prints, and occasional art workshops. He is represented by Settlers West Gallery in Tucson, AZ, Legacy Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ, and Whistle Pik Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX. Visit www.chaunceyhomer.com for more information.
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The Equine Ar t work of Kim McElroy
“Prelude”
This stallion and mare exchange greetings in the timeless way of their kind, by sharing their breath. It is clear from their expressions that the stallion is asking and the mare is answering...
“Prelude” has been one of Leanin’ Tree cards most popular Anniversary cards for over a decade Prints and Posters of this beautiful work of art and over 300 other Kim McElroy creations are available exclusively at:
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Sandra Strohmeyer Raku Horse on
Sculpture
"White Arabian"
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I am yet another girl who grew up loving horses. I’ve owned
them most of my life starting when I was twelve years old. My teacher was a bay, a little 13.2 hand Welsh Morgan mare named Chiquita. We explored the dirt roads and orange groves of my southern California town. Throughout my life, I found time for them in my life and dreamed when I could own a place to have them at home. Now, I live on a ten acre farm with my husband, two Arabians, two dogs and two cats. We grow our own hay and have plenty of pasture and space to ride. I built my dream cedar barn which from the inside frames the foothills of the Cascades in the Willamette Valley. Quite the idyllic place with gardens full of flowers and a window view of my horses contentedly grazing nearby.
When I retired I signed up for a ceramics class. This was not
to learn how to throw pots; it was a free form sculpture class. I discovered that sitting with others with your hands immersed in clay is one of the most fun past times ever. You get to use not
"Two Heads Together"
only your sight but your sense of touch as well. This translates
“I can close my eyes and feel the curves and muscles, see the veins in their faces, the lines, and feel the movement of their bodies.”
ideally from my love and experience with horses. I can close my eyes and feel the curves and muscles, see the veins in their faces, the lines, and feel the movement of their bodies. These things all meld together from flashbacks in memory, galloping across the hayfield in evening light, manes flying in my face, legs reaching and thundering beneath me. Each of my ceramic horses is unique. Not one is alike. I don’t know why, but that is how I prefer it. I use either the high fire or Raku technique. The Raku process involves firing the piece with smoke which interacts with the glazes to produce metallic-like sheens. High fire produces a more predictable glaze color but no metallics. Raku is exciting. You never know for sure what you will get. But that is the fun of it. Surprises can be breath-taking. The process of sculpting requires patience. The first step is choosing the type of clay to use. A form is sculpted which may take several days to a week or more depending on the intricacy of the piece. The next step is hollowing out the horse which may entail cutting it in half, scooping out the clay, then reattaching it. Next, the sculpture must be dried. This can take a week to several weeks depending how large it is. The sculpture is then bisque-fired, glazed and finally, given a final firing. After the final
"Tai"
firing, the red hot piece is carefully placed in a sealed container with new paper or other flammable material to create smoke.
The “Two Heads Together” is a tile that I mounted and framed
The smoke reacts with the glazes to produce metallic colors or a
on a painted board. It is a clay tile that I carved carefully to show
crackle effect.
the magnificent lines that the horse figure represents; especially
the heads of horses. The crackling effect of the Raku firing is very
Mounting the horses is also an important part of the
presentation of the sculptures. The galloping “White Arabian”
apparent in this piece.
horse (which looks like glass) was mounted on a piece of grey
granite attached to a steel post. It just looked like it needed an
horse. Horses have been sculpted in every culture around the
elegant foundation. The comical “Tai” with his tilted head, horse
world for millions of years. I can see why.
Clay is a great medium to explore the art and form of the
hair mane and tail with a copper sheen, begged for something more organic so I put him on a red brick from the garden. “Indian Pony” was mounted on a rock I found while out on a hike. www.HorsesInArt.com
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Equine Artists to Watch
Susan Williams
HORSES, HeART, AND TRANSFORMATION
“He Arrived As Equus”
The evocative and inspirational art work of equine fine-art intuitive photographer Susan Williams portrays the powerful yet magical equine essence; the horses she photographs bare their souls, granting her access to their infinite expressions, moving intimate moments, and liminal worlds. Through an expansive heart-to-heart and soul-to-soul connection, the horses reveal themselves to her in ways that are unavailable through the lens of camera alone. Susan works and plays at windhorseOne Studios, www.windhorseone.com, in the mountains of Colorado.
Simona Tarakeviciute AWARD WINNING WATERCOLOR Born in Lithuania in1978, Simona Tarakeviciute has been residing in the US since the age of six. She began painting in her teen years, and has been exhibiting her work professionally since 2002. Simona specializes in nature work, with emphasis on the horse. In addition to the equine muse, Simona’s subjects have included wildlife, landscapes, the human figure, cats, dogs, and flowers. Simona is a true realist at heart. Her paintings focus on light and spatial relationships, often striving to capture a moment in time that verges on photorealism. Although watercolor is her favorite medium, Simona also works in oil and acrylic paints. Her original artwork can be found in private collections across the United States.
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Simona received her Associates Degree from Cape Cod Community College, and a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts (Painting) from UMASS Dartmouth. She has also studied art abroad through the Mediterranean Studies Program at the University of Messina, Sicily. In 2007, Simona was chosen to become an Associate Member of the American Academy of Equine Art in Lexington, KY. Visit www.studiosimona.com for more information. Subscribe to our newsletter online at www.HorsesInArt.com
Dedicated to the preservation of wild horses & burros on our public lands before they are only a memory.
In 1995 Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ginger Kathrens filmed a newborn wild horse foal in Montana. She named the pale colt Cloud and has documented him through the seasons of his life, bringing the beauty and complexity of wild horse society to a worldwide audience. Despite an Act of Congress to protect these iconic symbols of freedom, the Bureau of Land Management is on a course to manage our wild horse & burro herds to extinction... A Colorado Non-Profit Corp. unless we can stop them. Find out what you can do at: 107 S. 7th Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 - 719.633.3842 www.thecloudfoundation.org www.HorsesInArt.com
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the
Evolution
of
EternaL TravelerS
The
Painting process of
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henever I am questioned about how my paintings take place, I am both flattered and fearful that my explanation will be overwhelming, so I was happy to be asked to explain my process here in Horses in Art where I can show pictures of the process to help my description! The beginnings of both my work on canvas and on paper usually start with texturing the surface with various acrylic mediums. I’m going to illustrate this process using photos taken at various stages of my recent painting, “Eternal Travelers”© done on a 30" x 40" gallery-wrapped canvas.
Step 1: Applying texture to the canvas.
Step 2: Pouring the paint
Step 1: Using liquid acrylic clear gesso squirted directly from
Step 2: Pouring the paint is so much fun! I use FW Acrylic Inks
the bottle into various patterns and shapes (notice the spiral on
and Golden fluid acrylics for this stage. Before beginning the pour
the right side), adding acrylic glass bead gel and other acrylic
I make sure to surround the surface with wax paper underneath so
mediums such as fiber paste at times. I spread the gels onto the
the paint won’t stick to my table or whatever surface I’m working on.
canvas with a pallet knife usually moving in wide arcs (if a large
I use small cups or used laundry detergent measuring cups to hold
piece) and various curvilinear patterns. I then usually add some
the inks and fluid acrylics. Note: you can add water and /or mix white inks
acrylic iridescent medium squirted in various patterns. Using a
or other colors together at this point to make whatever colors you desire.
credit card cut on two sides with pinking shears to drag through
I don’t use many colors, usually a magenta red, light yellow, turquoise, and
some of the linear patterns making a comb-like pattern in various
white. Sometimes I throw in some pearl white ink to some of the
places on the canvas adds another dimension. There is never any
combinations for added glow. I then pour one color after the other, usually next to each other, following up by moving the color around
There is never any planning to this process. I enjoy the freedom of creating like a four year old, making patterns and having fun playing!
the surface with either a credit card or piece of old mat board. I also squirt on some liquid acrylic gold paint (usually use the type found in craft section of Hobby Lobby). I may also squirt some fluid acrylic colors (here I used turquoise fluid acrylic) across the surface in whatever pattern I enjoy. Then I blot some areas with paper towels if they seem too thick and also use water sprayed into the various colors to move them and further blend them. This process can take from10 – 45 minutes, depending on the size of the surface and the amount of fun I’m having at the time! The image above demonstrates how the finished pour for this
planning to this process. I enjoy the freedom of creating like a
painting looked right after pouring. In this painting I wanted to
four-year old, making patterns and having fun playing! Note: I
express the landscapes of New Mexico I had just seen on a brief trip
always wear latex gloves to protect my hands – this process is messy!
to Santa Fe, so I composed the surface with bold horizontal strokes.
I then let this stage dry, accelerating the process by taking the
You can see how some of the paint (over on the right side) has the
canvas (or paper) outside in the sun to dry. If I do the texturing
comb-like pattern I talked about in the texture stage.
early in the day, it will be dry by afternoon so I can do the pour.
This stage has to dry overnight usually, so I’m careful to do the pouring where I can leave the painting sit without disturbing it.
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Step 3: Discerning any horses in the design.
Step 3: The next step is to put the canvas or paper up on my
Step 4 - 5: Day one of painting
Step 4: Here you can see the two main horses drawn in. I
easel to see if I can discern any horses in the design. I always
allow the ink to dry overnight to make sure it won’t be smeared if
look at the canvas/paper from all four sides to see where the
I add water to the composition during the next step of painting.
strongest composition is and of course, where the horses seem most evident. In this composition I wanted to maintain the
horizontal composition so although there was a strong pattern
pattern during the first day’s painting.
when I turned it vertically, I elected to use the horizontal to locate
running in the sky and even reflected in some water in the lower
the horses. I saw several (actually many) various horses going in
portion. By using negative painting techniques I have painted
many directions in this one, but determined the main characters
around some of the horse forms, but allowed some of their shape
and began the drawing process with my trusty stick and India ink.
to blend into the atmosphere of the composition.
Step 6: Day two of painting
Step 7: Day three of painting
Step 6: The second day of painting I further refined the shapes
and colors.
Step 5: Here I have determined the general landscape and I saw the horses as
Step 7: The third day I felt it was substantially complete as
a painting, so I signed it and looked at it in my dining room off and on for the next 24 hours to decide what little details were possibly needed or what might need to be changed.
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Eternal Travelers Completed: Here is the completed painting!
I then added the isolation coat (a 2-1 mixture of soft gloss gel medium & water) across the entire “Eternal Travelers”© Nancy Christy-Moore, 30 x 40 acrylic/mixed media surface to maintain the integrity of the acrylic paint prior to varnishing. I used Golden acrylic UV gloss spray varnish on the surface after waiting 72 hours for the isolation coat to dry.
So, from beginning to end
what
I’m
doing
is
essentially
creating chaos, then making order out of it! I love the problem solving aspect of this process and losing myself entirely in the painting until a story develops in it. This is expressionist painting at its core, and I love doing it!
Arizona Artist: Nancy Christy-Moore, an internationally recognized, award winning painter brings the joy of color, energy and movement to her abstract mixed watermedia work. Education at Columbia College, Columbia, Missouri, the American Academy of Art in Chicago, and Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles led her into teaching and exhibiting her work for the past thirty-plus years. Classes with highly acclaimed watermedia artists in southern California during the early '80's influenced both her painting and teaching styles which she passes on in classes and workshops along with newly acquired insights and techniques. Nancy's unique signature style of "Inner Painting" develops paintings from within on a subconscious level and serves as a connection to the many people who value and collect her work. So far she has had over 20 solo exhibits, with two in Japan. She usually paints in series and currently has two: the Horse series (abstract equine art) and the Blooms series (abstract floral art). Her love of rich color, texture and movement influence all her paintings. She accepts creative commissions and welcomes working with clients and designers. Included in many private and corporate collections worldwide, Nancy's paintings have appeared in museums, the Louisville International Airport Altitude Travelers Club, and as limited edition prints for the Hyatt Regency hotel chain. In 2007 Kennedy Publications selected Nancy for it's "Best of America Mixed Media Artists and Artisans Vol. 1." Nancy was cover artist for the Summer 2011 issue of "Horses in Art" and the Official Artist for Menlo Charity Horse Show 2012. She was made Signature Artist at IEA (International Equine Artists)in 2013. Christy-Moore was invited to exhibit at the 2013 Florence Biannale, Florence, Italy. She has a series of instructional videos on water media techniques featured on YouTube. Currently she is represented by several galleries in Arizona. Learn more at www.nchristy.com
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Sacha Phariss
"Horses are a wonderful creation and I hope my art will bring others enjoyment and appreciation for these magnificent animals."
"Tempest" | Medium: Graphite Pencil
"Serenity" | Medium: Pastel on Velour Paper
"Courageous" | Medium: Pastel on Board
"Sapphire" | Medium: Pastel on Velour Paper
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Book Review: Horse Sanctuary By Beckie Elgin
There’s love of horses, and then there’s love of horses. Horse Sanctuary is a 250 page photo-filled, oversized book that shines light on our discarded steeds and those selfless individuals who rescue them. These horses aren’t the rock stars of the equestrian world, galloping down a racetrack or racking across the show ring, although a few once held these glamorous positions. Most of the equines featured in Horse Sanctuary were ruthlessly rejected by a culture unwilling to change their practices so sanctuaries can become gratefully obsolete. Writer Allison Milionis and photographer Karen Tweedy-Holmes traveled the country, visiting thirteen equine sanctuaries and creating a chapter on each facility. With detailed description, the readable text tells the tales behind the horses and the people involved in saving them. The remarkable photographs capture the uniqueness of each sanctuary, as well as the personalities of hundreds of horses and
horse industry. The left behind babies often die of malnutrition
donkeys. The book pays homage to the horse in all its majesty
or are sent to be skinned for their soft coats. Lucky Horse Equine
while serving to educate the reader on the shocking hardships
Rescue adopts these foals and cares for them until they are ready
that thousands of equines face.
to be adopted by a responsible owner.
Horse Sanctuary helps us understand why there are so many
The human stories in Horse Sanctuary are as compelling as
discarded horses. Over-breeding contributes to the problem, as
the equine ones. Blackburn Correctional Facility in Lexington,
well as animal hoarding and neglect. Drug smugglers use horses
Kentucky hosts a vocational training program for inmates on the
to transport their goods across the border, and then abandon the
care and training of horses. Imagine the gratification one would
animals in the desert. The pregnant mare urine (PMU) industry
feel by turning their days of incarceration into a worthwhile
continues to destroy the lives of horses in order to make drugs
career with horses. Most of the facilities featured in the book
such as Premarin. Mustangs are rounded up and imprisoned in
are run by a shoestring staff and a handful of volunteers. Horse
holding pens, often for years at a time.
Harbor in Poulso, Washington combines the care of their four-
Some sanctuaries rescue horses for a specific reason. The
legged sanctuary residents with riding lessons for the volunteers.
Nakota Horse Conservancy in Linton, North Dakota, run by
They also provide therapeutic lessons for handicapped individuals
brothers Frank and Leo Kuntz, operates solely to maintain the
and help financially challenged horse owners with their feed bills.
purity of the Nakota breed, a rangy, often colorful horse whose
Horse Sanctuary exposes the horse enthusiast to a whole new
Native American roots run deep in the North Dakota soil. The
world. We learn of the dark side of the equine industry, but we
Kuntz brothers have been dedicated to this project for 30 years.
likewise see the tremendous good done by dedicated people. The
Lucky Horse Equine Rescue in Bolton, Massachusetts takes
balance is precarious at best, especially with the problems of
in needy horses of all types, including miniatures. They’ve also
finances ever at hand. But with knowledge gained from this book,
saved the lives of dozens of nurse-mare foals. These unfortunate
those who deeply love the horse can take action to tilt the scale
infants lose their mothers shortly after birth when the dam is
so that someday, perhaps all horses will live the fulfilling lives
sent off to nurse a foal deemed more valuable by the performance
they deserve.
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Drinkers of the Wind
Discover Horses with Artist Kim McElroy
Discover Horses revealed on page 40. 20 Horses in Art fall / winter 2013
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“Oh to be a witness of such ancient mysteries as earth and sky and to behold the spirits soaring there... All around us, elements appear in forms that speak to our souls We have only to open our eyes to perceive their miracles We have only to open our ears to hear their wisdom Each moment is an invitation to remember our connection And to honor the sentience of Nature.”
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n my Horses in the Elements Series, I paint images of horses that I find in natural elements. Just as many of us have seen pictures in clouds, I look carefully for what is hidden just beyond the edges of sight. This ability was honed in me from childhood. Our childhood affects us in ways that we don’t always realize. Because my talent is in art, I can look back at how I was influenced early on. My mom subscribed to two magazines for me as a child. Highlights magazine, and Cricket magazine. In Highlights what was most memorable for me was each issue featured a “hidden image” picture – a drawing where everyday objects were hidden throughout a picture, and the object of the game was to find all the objects. This taught me to see beyond what is apparent. In Cricket magazine what was most memorable to me is that Cricket and Ladybug and their friends talked. And like Winnie the Pooh and other memorable characters, what they said was interesting, and their perspective on life – from their little world, was quite intriguing. I always thought animals could talk, and those cartoons gave me yet another glimpse of the living world. This painting was commissioned by a famous breeder of Arabian horses who lives in Kuwait. She requested only that I paint horses in clouds or waves. I searched for a reference photo that would depict her desert heritage, and when I saw these clouds above desert sands, I thought that this composition would be most inspiring for her. In this cloud formation I could feel the energy of horses expressed as a storm swirling above the solid and timeless earth. "Drinkers of the Wind" is a Bedouin phrase used to describe the beautiful breed of the Arabian horse. It seemed a fitting title for this painting of horses made of wind and water. The next time you see clouds scudding across the sky, perhaps you will stop a moment, and look at what is really there… ~ Kim McElroy
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Sacha Phariss Born in Santa Cruz, California, Sacha Marie Phariss began drawing horses at the tender young age of six. Now in her twenties and living in Mexico, Phariss is continuing this endeavor by creating the personality and spirit of each horse as she envisions them. Working mainly with pencil or pastels, Phariss is currently testing out new media, including oils and sculpting. Her desire is that as she continues to draw and sculpt, her art will become even more realistic and detailed. One of her hopes and goals is to photograph every breed of horse, especially the Friesan, to then render them in one of her favorite medias. Besides her self-taught art, Phariss has a variety of interests. When not creating a new piece, she spends her time with her three horses, various other animals, the countryside, treasure hunting, puzzle solving and touring old buildings like castles and museums, among many other interests.
"Sapphire" | Medium: Pastel on Velour Paper
"Tempest" | Medium: Graphite Pencil
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For Thomas Fuller, passion is the driving force behind every successful masterpiece. With the correct mixture of passion, hard
creator and consumer is almost as natural as the talents Thomas Fuller possesses.
work, focus, and talent, he continually finds himself crossing
When discussing his artwork, Fuller admits, “It isn’t something
the threshold between cowboy and artist. The overlay of space
that I can describe as a hobby, or that it is even something that I
between these two worlds is what leads Fuller to create some of
have consciously decided to do. Painting is something that I wake
the most realistic and culturally relevant pieces of Western art
up every day to do, and it’s not only what I do, it’s a part of me.
available today.
” There is no doubting that his work is an essential part of his
On July10th, 2013, the naturally talented Thomas Fuller sat for
everyday lifestyle. Fuller has to paint like he has to breathe. He
a one on one interview in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Throughout
states, “I wake up in the morning and I paint, I fall asleep and I
the course of discussion, this contemporary oil painter’s
paint, and I will do this until the day I die.”
overwhelming passion and character became the highlight of his visit. For over two hours, Fuller took the time to be candid about the driving forces behind his paintings, and the ideals he works to preserve. As a proud native of Wichita, Kansas, Fuller’s youth was filled with the integral morals and character that surround western culture. Born in 1958, Fuller still remembers the day his grandfather gave him his first pair of cowboy boots. The cowboy boots, hats, and horses that filled his youth sparked the need to capture the adventure and culture that was so prevalent in his life. As he puts it, “The best I can explain, I was born to paint the West. I cannot imagine painting anything but those footprints.” For many art collectors, cowboy enthusiasts, and equestrian aficionados, the fact that Thomas Fuller captures those footprints so authentically and accurately is what leads them to praise his work. Any individual appreciative of Western culture can be sure to know that the lifestyle of the West is safe in the interpretation of Fuller. He put it perfectly saying, “It is my intention to preserve and promote the West in its greatest traditions. That’s the
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Thomas Fuller, with all of his natural talent, is quite humble
Fuller made contact with the owner and asked permission to
and introverted. He remembers hiding away from the rest of
photograph in order to paint. After permission was given, Fuller
his family with his sketches as a shy young boy. After saving
decided that the vibrantly beautiful horse that caused him to stop
up enough of his allowance to buy a small easel, a small canvas,
his vehicle would be his next subject. The effect the horse had on
paintbrushes, and paints, Fuller had everything he needed to
him is what led to the title of the piece being “El Caballo Bonito”
dive into the world of art. Allowed to paint on the dining room
translating to “The Pretty Horse” in Spanish.
floor, next to a window in a small corner, Thomas Fuller began
Thomas Fuller’s artwork represents not only his passions,
to experiment with his paintings. He remembers propping up
but also his heritage, childhood, culture, and character. To walk
his canvases with a set of encyclopedias his mother had just
away from a piece that represents such monumental aspects of
bought, often being creative and resourceful for the sake of his
his personal life after seven months of patient and careful work is
artwork.
Eventually moving his workspace upstairs into his
strenuous. Fuller states, “When you finish it, after you work on a
calming childhood bedroom, Fuller found that working in a quiet
piece for so long, no matter if it’s commissioned or not, it becomes
atmosphere helped him to create more efficiently. To this day
so much a part of you,” he continues, “ Once you are done with it,
Thomas Fuller tends to work alone in his studio, much like the
then you are done. All of the sudden there is this separation, and
quiet bedroom he used in his youth.
you have to let it go and move on to something else. For me, it’s
In the beginning stages of his growth as an artist, Fuller did
that gap between finishing a piece and starting something else
a series of drawings of different types of animals. He reminisces,
that is the hardest part.” Fuller ties this connection in with the
“I remember at that point they were as realistic as I could get.
fact that art is everything he is. He exemplifies this, “I’m a guy
Unknowingly, my realism started to set in.” While he can see
who admits that art is everything I have got, and is everything
now what brought him to his current career as a professional
I am. Not necessarily art in a broad sense, but particularly my
artist, he is quick to state, “I would not have known that I was
paintings.”
going to pursue realistic art. In fact, I never really thought about
Thomas Fuller’s artwork cannot be compared to any of his
the kind of artist I would be, or even that I would be an artist.”
contemporaries. Having never attended art school, or received
Fuller is truly a man who feels called to his art form. Without
any formal training, Thomas Fuller has a style of his own. He
the intention to pursue a career in art, the pursuance of an
attributes his personal unique abilities to his trial and error style
art education, or the specific need to categorize himself at a
of learning his art form. Fuller explains, “I didn’t go to art school,
young age, Fuller still stands today as a professional oil painter.
nor have I had any professional training. I don’t feel like this has
Thomas Fuller was commissioned to paint “Hellenga’s Pride”
hindered me though, because by never being taught to paint in
as a Christmas present from a husband to his wife. He worked
a particular way, I found my own artistic voice. Every stroke of
on this piece for four months from September to December. On
my paintbrush is uniquely and completely my own.” Many are
Christmas night he received a phone call from the woman who
appreciative of the fact that Thomas Fuller has his own artistic
had received the gift, and whose horses had been painted in
personality, whether they are the owners of the horses he has
the piece. “She was crying, I was crying, it was a very emotional
captured, the possessor of the pieces he paints, or the observer
experience.” Shortly after the painting was finished, one of the
who stands in awe in front of his photorealistic paintings.
horses depicted passed away. However, because of Thomas Fuller
For such passion and talent to be infused into one individual
this horse’s spirit has become immortal, not only in the hearts
is a rare occurrence. For that talent to be natural and untrained
of its owners, but also in an original oil painting that will last for
is an even further uncommon incidence. Often, it seems people
generations.
in possession of such talent lean on their natural abilities to
As a man that sees his work as an external reflection of
get them by. This is not so when dealing with Thomas Fuller’s
himself, perfection and attention to detail is essential to Thomas
artwork. Using his natural talents, Fuller also makes sure that
Fuller. Every fiber of a horse’s face is important in the final picture.
he is researching and understanding the subjects of his piece.
Standing before his latest piece, “El Caballo Bonito”, Thomas
This includes every scratch, vein, and shade that is visible in his
Fuller can still be seen looking for imperfections in his work.
portrait. Fuller has spent years studying anatomy, and finds the
Of course not finding any, he just smiles and takes in his latest
anatomy of a horse very unique. He finds himself intrigued by
masterpiece. For Fuller the face of a horse can tell the story of its
the landscape of a horse’s face, and states, “It is my belief that
lifestyle and personality. “The scars and marks that are on a horse’s
you have to paint the landscape of a horses face in order to create
face are what make that specific horse unique.” Fuller ran across
the aura of its personality. All of that is accumulated in its colors,
the subject of his latest piece when driving down a backwoods
in its hair, and every fiber in its face.” Fuller continues, “It’s the
country road. With his wife in the vehicle, he had pulled over to
glimmer in its eyes, the shape of its hairs, the way it points its
look at a vibrantly contrasting horse in the middle of a pasture.
ears.” For Fuller, the ability to capture these aspects of a horse is
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necessary in order to fully capture his subjects.
featured in the Arizona Fine Art Expo, as well as the ArtPrize
As a man who feels as though he is living out his passion,
competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Fuller’s main outlet for his
Fuller believes that “Life has a way of coming full circle. If you
work is through Bob Tol’s online art gallery David Layne Designs.
don’t do what is inside you, what you want to do, you’re going to
Featured as one of David Layne Design’s exclusive artists, Thomas
end up doing it anyhow.” With such an insightful statement, Fuller
Fuller currently has thirteen pieces placed on the website.
went on, “You may try to make it work, doing something else, but
As a man who is as intriguing as his artwork, Fuller’s
it will never feel right.” Fuller’s deep understanding when viewing
personality in combination with his paintings shine through when
life is perhaps another reason that many are drawn to his work.
in the room. Through his ingenious and creative approach to
By being able to understand his own life’s calling, he is able to
photorealistic oil painting, Thomas Fuller has captured the hearts
understand and relate to the emotional connection of each horse,
of many western art lovers. He is, without a doubt, intrinsically
scene, and story he captures. Through Fuller’s work, a moment in
a cowboy and an artist who finds himself constantly combining
time becomes immortalized and captured in the eyes and hearts
the aspects of both worlds. With a paintbrush untouched by
of the observer.
the trends of artistic teachings, Fuller’s paintings are a timeless
There was a time when Fuller had no interest in selling his
addition to any collection.
artwork. He would paint because, in his own words, his “paintings [were] an external reflection of who [he] is”. Working out of a community art center in St. Joseph, Michigan, Thomas Fuller came upon a stroke of luck. It just so happened that Bob Tol, the president of an online gallery for fine art and furnishings, was walking through the building. Coming across Fuller’s work, Tol promised to give Fuller a call in six weeks. Fuller, unaware of who Tol was, nonchalantly handed over his phone number, and continued painting.
Six
weeks
later,
as
promised, Bob Tol called Fuller asking to have a meeting in his Grand Rapids office. Fuller laughs about it now, “He didn’t say who he was or anything. So when he called and asked if I wanted to come meet with him, I said no.” Shaking his head, Fuller continues, “Looking back now I laugh because, despite the confusion, it was the start of a really good friendship and business relationship.” Currently Southwestern
residing Michigan,
in Fuller’s
work is present in various locations throughout
the
United
States.
Currently one of these locations includes the Santa Fe Art Collector Gallery of Fine Art and Sculpture. In the past, Fuller’s work has been
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by Davina AndrĂŠe
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I drove by the campus of Midwestern University located in the Wichita Falls, TX about a year ago, I started to notice the busywork of a huge sculpture being erected. Little did I know that the amazing art form that was taking on a life of its own in my hometown would take my breath away every time I beheld its grandeur. And that in addition, the artist’s life story would be one of the most soulful testaments I had ever heard. Much to my surprise and delight, the figures that were slowly taking shape were those of the wild mustangs that have graced our beautiful land of North America for untold centuries. Midwestern University’s newfound mascot, the MSU Mustangs, were now depicted in this beautiful monument. As I started to investigate the artist who created the sculptures, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was a local artisan by the name of Jack Stevens. Stevens has created a number of sculptures in the Wichita Falls area. One of his most famous sculptures is a sculpture called “Wee-chi-tah”. The sculpture reenacts a Comanche Family crossing the Wichita River. The sculpture depicts how Wichita Falls got its name in reference to a local legend that the word “Weechi-tah” meant “waist deep”. Stevens later told me his research revealed that the "white man's" legend was a mistaken interpretation. The Comanche didn’t have a word for “waist deep". The Caddo Indians called the Wichita people “Wichitas,” which means Big Arbor -- due to the fact that the Wichita people lived along the rivers, often in houses thatched with leaves and limbs. I arranged a time to meet the man behind these incredible sculpted horses and other legendary works. As I pulled up to his studio I was greeted by the alerting bark of his dog and then Stevens appeared and greeted me warmly. As we sat down, I could feel his kindness and sincerity. I inquired about how he became an artist. He humbly replied that ‘it had just always kind of been there.’ He then started sharing his compelling life story and I sat mesmerized at his heartbreaking beginnings. His story began when as a very young boy of about eight years old, he and his ten year-old brother were orphaned and left to fend for themselves. They lived alongside a creek, their only source of food the fish his brother caught. Then disaster struck another hand of misfortune, Stevens' brother slipped in the water and drowned, leaving Stevens all alone without a way to acquire his only source of food.
Fiery mustangs Sculpture by Jack Stevens’ at Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas.
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Stevens' art comes from within. He uses no reference materials in his work. A lifetime of seeing, feeling and knowing his subjects enable Stevens to create vibrant and powerful works that invoke many emotions in the viewer. The MSU Mustangs and the “Wee-chi-tah” sculptures featured on these pages are two of his best known pieces in Wichita Falls, Texas. In all, nine sculptures illustrating a variety of subject matter grace Wichita Falls and the surrounding communities. It seems amazing that he survived, but survive he did, doing odd jobs carrying groceries for pennies. Eventually he managed to convince a local cattleman to hire him. Since he wasn’t very strong, the only thing he could do with his small frame was to work with the young horses that needed training. As he said, “I was too young to know to be afraid, and the horses figured I was too small to be a threat.” Spending time with the colts and training them came naturally to him and they became his passion and the heart of what he loved. In his rare but treasured free time, Stevens started drawing, painting and sculpting. He learned from other artisans but really just considered it a hobby. At the age of twenty-one, Stevens enlisted into the army and soon was sent to Germany. In the year 1956, he drove a blackout truck (a military-issued vehicle equipped with blackout lights) helping refugees escape the Russian invasion of Hungary. During his travels, he saw what he described as amazing sculptures of horses and chariots, horses and riders, and sometimes just horses among the war torn canvas. Where he would look around and see nothing but the shattered bits and pieces of a war zone there in the middle of it would be the untouched sculptures holding the inspirational key to his heart’s purpose and gift. After his time in the military, his life went on and soon he was juggling his own family and farming. Just as things were finally starting to take shape for Jack, disaster struck again with the 30 Horses in Art FALL /WINTER 2013
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“green bugs” that hit and wiped out his entire wheat harvest leaving him owing the bank thousands of dollars. With all lost, he had to start again. He went back to ranching, squeezing in his art and sculpting on the side. Never giving up, Stevens worked for the next 14 years to pay back his debt. When the final payment was made, during a showing of his art at the very same bank, he left the bank with several thousand dollars in his pocket. It was this time that Stevens knew his art was the path that he should be walking and he’s been walking it ever since. I asked Stevens if he used reference materials such as photos for his work and I was so impressed to hear that everything he does comes from within and from a sense of knowing. There are moments in life when you know you’ve really met someone special and gifted, and meeting Jack Stevens was one of mine. I often had to hold back the tears that welled up in my eyes as I listened to this sincere and honest man tell stories of a life challenged by hardships, blessed by art, and inspired by the love for the horses that gave him a safe place to live when he had nowhere else to go. It takes a rare person like Jack Stevens Photography by Sharissa Hammond
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"Touching Joy" 36 x 36, Acrylic on canvas 32 Horses in Art FALL / WINTER 2013
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Dina D’Argo often says she was born with a paintbrush in her hand. To know her, one might think she was born on horseback as well. These two focused passions have come together in her life to form Unbridled, a thrilling collection of art, focusing primarily on the beauty, freedom and strength found in horses. D’Argo began painting as a very young child. She used Breyer plastic horses as her very first models, and even drew the mustang mascot for her junior high school newspaper.
She discovered, as a slightly built woman, how equalizing horses are. “As a young girl with a horse, I discovered that size, gender, physical strength, the
ability to force your will on others, are utterly meaningless with a horse. A tiny girl and a big physically-powerful man are equally qualified.” D’Argo describes horses as “a legendary, sacred, living work of art who eats from my hand and lets me ride on his back. How can I ever show enough gratitude for that gift? I honor them with the ability my Maker gave me to use my hands to portray their spirit on the canvas.” She is still in awe of horses, and grateful that God gave her the passion and ability to show her appreciation of them.
“I am always amazed they exist,
and also amazed I have the ability to paint them.” “I am always amazed they exist, and also amazed I have the ability to paint them.” It was not only physical presence of horses that impressed her, but also their important place in human history. They moved people from being slow awkward creatures living in one spot to being able to run long distances, sit high, and move quickly.
Horses were also instrumental in bringing D’Argo to her current life, and career as a
full time artist. “I had a very serious horseback riding accident in California. I was riding down a steep, rocky slope, and my horse slipped and fell, rolling over on me. I had a brain
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and spinal cord injury. The recovery, the first year after the accident, was difficult. I was really not able to go back to work. That was when I sold my home and moved to the edge of the Hawaii rainforest- an extremely remote and rural area of Hawaii. I committed that if I recovered, I would make my art my number one priority again.” That was exactly what she did. She dedicated herself to painting, and found healing and community. A marriage brought her to Shelbyville, Tennessee, The Walking Horse Capital of the World. There she was surprised to find a thriving and diverse artistic community. The warm, supportive atmosphere allowed D’Argo, who had previously considered painting a solitary endeavor, to connect with other artists. Seeing their process validated her own. Communicating with the artists she met there inspired her own creativity, and allowed her to let go of some of the control and perfectionism that hindered her own work.
“My process is kind of messy.
I found that when I stopped fighting
it, the imperfections often became my favorite parts of the paintings.”
“My process is kind of messy. I found that when I stopped fighting it, the imperfections often became my favorite parts of the paintings. Once I get started, I am now able to let the image show me where it wants to go. I try not to rein it in too tightly.” That ability, to allow herself to be un-reined, results in beautiful, lush visions of horses, less literal, more evocative of emotion. Her paintings show what horses are, not just how they look. Her art is about so much more than horses. They are about the struggles and triumphs of life. One doesn’t have to be a horse lover to identify with the universal themes of redemption, strength, boldness and beauty represented on D’Argo’s canvases. “I love when people tell me the stories they find in my paintings. There will always be those who do not respond to my images, and there will always be those who connect powerfully and find deep meaning in them,” she says thoughtfully. “That is something I cannot manipulate. I am only half of the connection. My responsibility is to clearly and truthfully convey a message, and then patiently wait for a reply.” D’Argo chose “Unbridled” to name her body of work. She was drawn to the term because of the passionate sentiment that describes not only horses, but also the boldness of her paintings. “Ironically, I am now seeing that the unbridling doesn’t just allow one to run hard and fast, but also to roll in the grass and enjoy the sunshine. At this point in time I am very excited about the direction I am going with my work. It is much more real, more intuitive, more inspired, and more true to myself.”
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"Beauty for Ashes" 36 x 36, Acrylic on canvas as her own. Her animal family includes two big mean dogs, a
D’Argo is currently represented in Nashville by Midtown
special needs horse, and one lonely chicken. There are countless
Gallery and Framers, and continues a longtime relationship
strays that have become dependent on her charity. D’Argo also
with Dreams of Paradise Gallery in Hawaii. She also shares an
supports many animal-based charities including campaigns to
open studio and gallery space inside Artistic Treasures Studios in
end dog-fighting, protect the American Mustang, and a number
Shelbyville, Tennessee.
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Cheryl Harley-Volz Western Artist Cheryl Harley-Volz captures the cowboy life, soul, and spirit of the people and animals she deeply admires as they live and work, displaying their zest and gusto for life.
Western and Portrait Pencil Artist
WAOW Associate Member
Originals, Geclée Prints and Commissions available at "Willing"
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Nancy Christy-Moore ART
Cynthia Sampson
Wine label artist for Ste. Michelle's14 Hands brand csampson@zebrajazzstudio.com
970-865-2383 www.zebrajazzstudio.com
An internationally recognized award-winning painter brings the joy of color, energy and movement to her abstract mixed watermedia paintings created on both canvas and paper.
623-487-4031 www.nchristy.com
Equine Artist WAOW Associate Member CPSA Signature Member
"Chesapeake"
Winner of the Blue Ribbon for the State of Texas, 2009 Colored pencil on suede matboard Original $1800. ~ 11" x 14" Prints $150.
info@helenbaileyart.com
214-673-8036 www.helenbaileyart.com
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Sacha Phariss
"Horses are a wonderful creation and I hope my art will bring others enjoyment and appreciation for these magnificent animals."
"Tempest" | Medium: Graphite Pencil
"Serenity" | Medium: Pastel on Velour Paper
"Courageous" | Medium: Pastel on Board
"Sapphire" | Medium: Pastel on Velour Paper
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Laura Jo Sherman WAOW Associate Member
Beryl Foust-Hovey
ART "Summer Afternoon" | 18" x 24"
"Benny" | Commissioned Pastel Painting | 12 x14 "Shakers and Movers" | 12" x18"
www.LauraJoSherman.com
laurajos@msn.com
971-237-8281 www.berylfoustpastelartist.com
Liz Mitten Ryan
Jan Taylor
Come and Get It!
The Saga of Western Dinnerware Makes the perfect gift for any horse lover with its incredible assembly of western dinnerware that shows the true inspiration of the horse throughout our history. Autographed copies from the author, Corinne Joy Brown, at $29.95 +s/h at
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Diane Williams Offering prints, mousepads and many more equine inspired products by gifted artists.
www.EarthWindandHorses.com
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ART Commissioned Portraits
Not merely a likeness, but a timeless work of art that celebrates the beauty, presence, and spirit of your beloved horse
Secrets of Drawing Horses DVD ~ $29.95
the Visionary Artistry
Kim shares easy and inspiring techniques for drawing that will change the way you look at horses
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Visit Kim’s website
www.spiritofhorse.com and experience why she is one of the world’s most beloved equine artists
Exquisite Prints and Posters
A selection of over 300 works of art Custom made to order in a variety of sizes Kim McElroy’s ~ Spirit of Horse Gallery PO Box 1250 - Kingston - Washington - 98346 - 360.297.7736 www.spiritofhorse.com www.spiritofhorsecards.com Email: artist@spiritofhorse.com
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Inspirational Animated Musical Horse eCards
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T iled Hors e M ural s ART
The perfect decor or unique gift for any horse lover! HUGE Selections to choose from!
www.ArtworkOnTile.com 800-975-7839 Ready to order selections also available at
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Artwork On Tile is your source for fine art tile murals and accents on ceramic, tumbled marble and glass tiles. We offer a huge selection of horse art by accomplished equine artists. All of our murals are individually handcrafted and made to order. Shipment is typically within 6-10 business days (M-F). Additional sizes are available. All of our murals and accents are backed by our100% Quality and Satisfaction Guarantee. Order online or give us a call today to get your order placed in time for the holidays.
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1. “Free for All” by John Fawcett 36” wide x12” tall on 6” ceramic w/satin finish SKU: JFA018CS36x126 $180. plus $20. s/h 2. “Coming Through the Canyon” by Mikki Senkarik 25.5” wide x17” tall on 4.25” ceramic w/satin finish SKU: MSA030CS25x174 $185. plus $20. s/h 3. “Two Fillies” by Tisha Whitney, 18” wide x 24” tall on 6” ceramic w/satin finish, SKU: POV-TWA013CS18x246 $185. plus $20. s/h 4. “Dakota” by Diane Williams, 24” wide x18” tall on 6” ceramic tile w/satin finish SKU: DWA010CS24x186 $185. plus $20. s/h
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THERESA Â PADEN ART
PAINTING THE COLORS OF THE WEST
www.theresapaden.com theresapaden@gmail.com 805.279.2957
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Lynn Bean “Trail of Painted Ponies� and fine artist Lynn Bean introduces Fashioned Embroidered Horse Art Designs and Copper Reflection Jewelry.
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Original designs and art by Lynn Bean will compliment your wardrobe and add unique style for the equine enthusiast.
www.lynnbean.com Embroidered Horse Art Designs T-shirts start at just $24
Copper Reflection Jewelry Bracelets start at just $20
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Diane Williams paints the spirit of horses
Equine Artist & Photographer
Photography - Commissions - Instructor of Equine Painting
View online Diane’s inspirational journey with the Wild Horses of Sable Island
www.DianeWilliamsArt.com
Horses In Art - Summer 2011
The Forgotten Horses by Tony Stromberg
Back Issues Available Hurry! Limited Quantities!
www.horsesinart.com “Soul Gazing” | Suffield Mustang 30x40 | Oil on canvas
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Yvonne Kitchen
Jan Van Ek Studios
SCULPTURE "Naptime" 8" x 11" x 4.5" | $2925.
Bronze Portraits from Nature AAEA, IEA, Associate Member SAA, WAOW
541-535-5365
www.yvonnekitchen.com
2012 Bronze |
"We Are One" | Limited Edition of 10 | 40"h x 9"w
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WORKSHOPS
An internationally recognized award-winning painter brings the joy of color, energy and movement to her abstract mixed watermedia paintings created on both canvas and paper.
Workshops throughout the year in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona! Call Nancy or visit website for more information:
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Aqua
From Santa Fe to Kathmandu Necklaces from Around the World with Horses in Mind. Introducing...
Kim McElroy This print of "Aqua" by Kim McElroy and many more available at www.EarthWindandHorses.com
Stone Ponies Jeweler Corinne Joy Brown searches for artists who celebrate the horse and add their efforts to her own, combining metal and semi-precious gemstones from all over the earth. Choose from a range of lengths; chokers too. From $65.00 to $125.00
For current inventory and pricing email Corinnejb@aol.com or visit
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Journey
A Journey to Sable Island with Artist and Photographer Diane Williams
Artist and photographer, Diane Williams is excited to present her journey to Sable Island, a most extraordinary ten days with 500 wild horses.... The laminated silk cover 8.5 x10 which opens to 86 rich, artistic, creative pages featuring my photographic impressions of the spirit of the wild Sable Island horses. A beautiful inspirational book for $50 (includes all taxes). Shipping in Canada $6, US $10, Europe $16, or drop by Diane's Studio in the beautiful Foothills, Millarville, AB.
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Liz Mitten Ryan
Jan Taylor
Diane Williams
Diane Solomon
Kim McElroy
Sandra Wallin
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Offering prints, mousepads and many more equine inspired products by gifted artists: Kim McElroy, Diane Williams, Jan Taylor, Liz Mitten Ryan, Sandra Wallin, Simona Tarakeviciute, Diane Solomon and Susan Williams at
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