The Beauty of Dressage For a person who loves horses, the word ‘Dressage’ evokes powerful, harmonious and beautiful images. The perfect partnership between horse and rider. Today for Thursday Art-Day we celebrate the Dressage horse with two wonderful artworks by Willa … Read More
For Thursday Art-Day we look at the fantastic work of George Stubbs… George Stubbs (25 August 1724 – 10 July 1806) was an English painter best known for his paintings of horses. Stubbs was born in Liverpool, the son of … Read More
Today for Thursday Art-Day we celebrate the white Arabian horse… ‘…Behold the white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him; and he went forth conquering…’ (four horses of the Apocalypse) … Read More
For Thursday Art-Day I just had to share the final three drawings by Willa Frayser in her Wind Series… “I can’t change the direction of the Wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination” Jimmy Dean Spirit … Read More
For Art day I must CONGRATULATE Willa Frayser on being one of the 40 artists chosen for Special Recognition with her wonderful ‘Shadows’. This painting plays on lighting and shadow, enhancing the detail of a beautiful chestnut horse. Online Gallery … Read More
As I research Egypt for Book 3 of my ‘Daughters of the Wind’ series I became side tracked looking at the inspiring work of artist David Roberts. He has captured Egypt perfectly, evoking the mystery and intrigue from the era. David … Read More
For Thursday Art-Day I’m presenting three of Willa Frayser’s beautiful artworks from her ‘Wind’ series. There are six drawings in the series and the three I have chosen are: Companions of the Wind (top) … Read More
For Thursday Art-Day we look at Frederick Woodhouse Frederick Woodhouse was sporting and livestock painter. He was born in Hadley near Barnet, Essex, on 26 December 1820. Both his father, Samuel Woodhouse, and his uncle, John Thomas Woodhouse, were painters. … Read More
For Thursday art-day we are celebrating ‘Valentines Day’ with this heart felt oil painting by Willa Frayser titled “Heart and Soul” Two horses meeting, nuzzling together forming a perfect ‘heart’. For me the vivid green background takes my breath away … Read More
We can not have art-day without some art! To continue with the horse racing theme here is Willa Fraysers Arabian racing print titled “The Homestretch”. I love that the grey is winning!!!! “Brahma was excessively sparing … Read More