Judy Widener: Painting the Healing Power of Horses

By Shya Beth

 

Judy Widener’s early memories are chock-full of pure delight and unconditional love whenever she was near horses, knowing they were a source of all things good. As she matured and grew into a young adult, she … [Read more]

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Valarie Wolf: From Small Canvases to Larger Dreams

 

By Shya Beth

Valarie Wolf’s equine art evokes feelings of nostalgia and time gone by, encapsulating the impact of horses on humankind. Valarie’s work has evolved from literal depiction of horses to focusing on conveying the emotion and essence … [Read more]

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George Charriez: Turning the Four Elements Into Art

By Shya Beth

 

 

You could say George Charriez’s journey into the art world is his whole life’s story—and that journey is constantly evolving in new ways. With a deep appreciation for the natural world from a young age, … [Read more]

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Scarlett Charles Is All About Detail in Both Riding and Art

By Shya Beth

Scarlett Charles. Photo by whitecatphotography

 

From the fast-paced and vibrant arena of international show jumping to the quiet, peaceful but no less vibrant hues of her art studio, up-and-coming show jumper Scarlett Charles has the best … [Read more]

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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 … [Read more]

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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 … [Read more]

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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 … [Read more]

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Nancy Smyth: Bringing Horses & Art Together

By Shya Beth

Nancy Smyth has been surrounded by horses and art all her life. From growing up in the natural beauty of New Jersey to living in the equally beautiful — but slightly more humid — state of Florida, … [Read more]

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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 … [Read more]

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Sharon and her “King of Kings and Lord of Lords” painting

Over the past 19 years, renowned artist Sharon Lynn Campbell has painted hundreds of portraits of Olympic horses and riders, top hunters, pets, celebrities and for major horse shows. … [Read more]

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