Mary T. Parker was only in high school, but she already had a bitter taste in her mouth and her back turned to the art establishment. It was the height of the abstract expressionism movement, and the climate was ill suited for artists like Mary, artists who expressed through means of realism. She possessed a…
Equestrian Art
The Art of Hanging Art
I couldn’t help myself, the words just tumbled out in, “Karen, please let me re-hang your pictures!” My senses were jarred by the chaotic arrangement in front of me – horse paintings, prints and photos (beautiful though they all are) hung in disparate groupings, at different heights, with random hooks. In short, her collection of…
Horsin’ Around & Folkin’ Around
Equine Inspired Folk Art Folk art is—if you’ll pardon the pun—fine art knocked off its high horse. The creators of folk art lack formal training, but that’s not to say their works lack stylistic sophistication. That they are uneducated means only that their artistic styles remain unadulterated by the academic tradition. They express their innate…
Impressions On A Munnings Exhibition: Featuring The National Sporting Library & Museum, Middleburg, VA
“Munnings: Out in the Open – The Open-Air Works of Sir Alfred James Munnings (English, 1878 – 1959)” Sixty-eight paintings on display at the National Sporting Library and Museum (NSLM) in Middleburg, VA show the lifelong passion that tied Sir Alfred Munnings to the English countryside. The exhibition, Munnings: Out in the Open beautifully maintains…
Featuring Fine Equestrian Art: Oil On Porcelain
At Live Oak International 2013, I had the greatest opportunity to meet with Richard Moss of Oil on Porcelain. A gentleman that I will never forget, Moss is one of the most personable, kind, and well-educated men I have ever encountered. And one of the most talented elite equestrian artists in the industry. Moss was…
Equestrian Style Etsy Picks This Week
Some of you may know the site Etsy.com. Some of us also may know it, but we forget to check out some of these vintage and handmade gems listed. I found some great finds in Equestrian Style this week on Etsy. Maybe you will find inspiration for Christmas shopping here. Equestrian style is Chic, Elegant,…