Growing up with a fascination for drawing animals, Julie Bender followed this passion and turned it into her life’s work as an artist. Completely self-taught in the art of pyrography or ” wood burning”, Julie uses heat as her medium to capture unique moments rich in texture and fine detail. We were especially struck by Julie’s equine pieces and her ability to…
Equestrian Art
Q & A Feature: Equestrian Artist Paul Griffin
With bright color and bold brushstrokes, equestrian artist Paul Griffin brings to life his equine subjects and effortlessly captures the power, beauty, and unique characteristics of each one. His dynamic paintings convey a grace of movement and a captivating sense of drama. Along with custom horse portraits for owners and riders, Paul has painted many legendary racehorses, including California Chrome,…
Horse Racing at Sotheby’s – Equestrian Art Sale
The thrill of Breeders’ Cup is still in the air, but the excitement of horse racing doesn’t have to end once its over. On the heels’ of this weekends Breeders’ Cup, Sotheby’s will be offering a wide selection of horse racing artworks from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century. Stretching across two sales, Impressionist & Modern Art…
Daniel Dawson – Official Artist of 2016 Breeders’ Cup World Championships
The Breeders’ Cup recently named Daniel Dawson as the official artist for the 2016 Breeders’ Cup World Championships. With a multi-media piece rich in color and texture, Dawson captures the exciting atmosphere and history of the racetrack to commemorate the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California this November 4-5. Dawson truly brings to life a…
Q&A Feature: Equestrian Artist Julie Ferris
Classic, elegant, and exceptionally personal describe the magnificent art of equine artist, Julie Ferris. Julie attended the Savannah College of Art and Design and received her BFA and competed on the IHSA SCAD Equestrian team throughout her college career. So, “Painting the horse was inevitable for me,” she stated. We are truly impressed by her…
Old Riding Boots Repurposed for a Great Cause – Bidding Benefits Brooke USA
Lexington, Ky. – July 18, 2016 – U.S. Olympic Eventing team member and Brooke USA donor Lauren Kieffer, has joined forces with artist Lisa Curry Mair to raise funds for Brooke USA. Kieffer recently donated a pair of her well-worn tall boots to the non-profit organization, but there is a twist. Mair painted a one-of-a-kind piece on…