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Inside:Cover Artist:

Kim McElroyDiscovering Horses

The Unbridled Fine Art of Dina D'Argo

Exploring the Creative Process with Nancy Christy-Moore

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"Shakers and Movers" | 12" x 18"

Thunder River

Jan TaylorPrints available at

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Letter from the Editor

On OUr COvEr:“Prelude”

by Kim McElroyThis 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...

Visit Kim Mcelroy's site at

www.spiritofhorse.com to see all her

stunning and visionary equine artwork!

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HORSES in ART

Inside:Cover Artist:

Kim McElroyDiscovering Horses

The Unbridled Fine Art of Dina D'Argo

Exploring the Creative Process with Nancy Christy-Moore


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Dear Subscribers and Horse Lovers,

the Horses In Art team wants to thank you for subscribing to our magazine and for your devotion to the passion we both share for equine art in all its many forms. Due to the high cost of printing, starting this year, Horses In Art has become a digital magazine and will no longer be available as a printed publication. Horses In Art will only be published digitally and bi-annually (instead of quarterly). We plan on returning to printed editions when our budget permits for the cost of printing. We're truly deeply grateful for those of you who stand beside us as we make this transition. We are thrilled to share this issue's featured artists which include our cover artist Kim Mcelroy sharing her hidden horses again, Dina D'Argo and her amazing story of triumph, a visit with nancy Christy-Moore who shares her creative process in her contemporary art, these among many other deeply inspired artisans that find horses to be among their greatest motivations. Be sure and check out our neW equine Artisans Directory that will be available free and online to the public. requests from the general public looking for specific genres of equine-related artwork or artist contact information resulted in this exciting new feature. this is a great source for finding new horse artists! the directory will be updated monthly to include more and more enticing art on every level - from art to workshops to horse-inspired jewelry and decor. the Horses In Art equine Directory is one of the best shopping guides ever for horse lovers worldwide. to all of our horse-loving readers I am most grateful for your support as Horses In Art continues to do our very best at bringing you the latest and greatest of horse art everywhere. May the horse and all its wondrous powers be with you always!

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THE HOrSE ArT EnTHUSIAST

10 Sandra Strohmeyer on raku Horse Sculpture

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The Evolution of Eternal Travelersthe Painting Process of Contemporary Artist nancy Christy-Moore

the Western Art of Thomas Fuller by Brooke A. Johnson

Drinkers of the WindDiscover Hidden Horses withour Cover Artist: Kim McElroy

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FEATUrES

Western Artist Thomas Fuller, page 24

Contemporary Artist Nancy Christy-Moore, page 14

Sculptor Sandra Strohmeyer, page 10

Sacha Phariss, page 22

Unbridled Art of Dina D'Argo, page 33

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The Unbridled Fine Art ofDina D'Argo by Bethany rogers

revisiting Sculptor Jack StevensSculpting from the Soulby Davina Andrée

45 Horses In Art Equine Artisan DirectoryYour 2013 guide to the best equine-inspired Art worldwide! From paintings and sculpture to mosaics and workshops!


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For nearly three decades, Brady Willette has been creating

professional lifestyle photography for advertising and design clients.

then in 2009, he decided to start pursuing his long-time dream of

creating art of horses and the native American Horse nation. the

results of this dream are the incredibly powerful images known as the

“War Pony Project.” two of his pieces from this on-going series are now

in the permanent collection of The Smithsonian, not to mention their

places in many private art collections.

Having owned horses and having a deep appreciation of their

beauty, quirks and sensitivities, Willette is happy to now be working

Artist Brady Willette of the War Pony Project launches a new venture with

Equus Lifestyle Photography Studio

with horse owners, trainers and breeders to further his artistic

photography endeavors.

“The Equus Lifestyle” is inspired photography to be used

either for personal enjoyment, promotion or advertising of

equine operations or products. taking a dynamic and modern

approach to The Equus Lifestyle, he is constantly on high alert for

that spontaneous moment- that shot of you, your horses and

your lifestyle that you thought could never be captured on film.

View his portfolio and learn more about The Equus Lifestyle at

www.equuslifestyle.com.


Photo credit: Chris Marona

Aqua

Kim McElroythis print of "Aqua"

by Kim Mcelroy

and many more

available at

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WESTERN PASSION 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 over 15 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.

Equine Artists to Watch

“Cooling off” 18”x30” oil on linen

Chauncey Homer

Are you a horse artist?Submit your art for consideration to be in our

Equine Artists to Watchsection. Email us at [email protected]


“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 decadePrints and Posters of this beautiful work of art and over 300 other Kim Mcelroy creations are

available exclusively at:

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The Equine Ar twork of Kim McElroy


Sandra Strohmeyer on Raku Horse

Sculpture

"White Arabian"


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

only your sight but your sense of touch as well. this translates

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

firing, the red hot piece is carefully placed in a sealed container

with new paper or other flammable material to create smoke.

the smoke reacts with the glazes to produce metallic colors or a

crackle effect.

Mounting the horses is also an important part of the

presentation of the sculptures. the galloping “White Arabian”

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

elegant foundation. the comical “Tai” with his tilted head, horse

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.

“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.”

"Two Heads Together"

"Tai"

the “Two Heads Together” is a tile that I mounted and framed

on a painted board. It is a clay tile that I carved carefully to show

the magnificent lines that the horse figure represents; especially

the heads of horses. the crackling effect of the raku firing is very

apparent in this piece.

Clay is a great medium to explore the art and form of the

horse. Horses have been sculpted in every culture around the

world for millions of years. I can see why.

To contact Sandra Strohmeyer, go to her website at:

rainbowdunstudio.weebly.com


AWARD WINNING WATERCOLORBorn in Lithuania in 1978, 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.

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.

Equine Artists to Watch

“Contemplation”

Simona Tarakeviciute

HORSES, HeART, AND TRANSFORMATIONthe 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.

“He Arrived As equus”

Susan Williams


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The Painting process of

Nancy Christy-Moore

the Evolution of

EternaL TravelerS


Whenever 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 1: Using liquid acrylic clear gesso squirted directly from

the bottle into various patterns and shapes (notice the spiral on

the right side), adding acrylic glass bead gel and other acrylic

mediums such as fiber paste at times. I spread the gels onto the

canvas with a pallet knife usually moving in wide arcs (if a large

piece) and various curvilinear patterns. I then usually add some

acrylic iridescent medium squirted in various patterns. Using a

credit card cut on two sides with pinking shears to drag through

some of the linear patterns making a comb-like pattern in various

places on the canvas adds another dimension. 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! Note: I

always wear latex gloves to protect my hands – this process is messy!

I then let this stage dry, accelerating the process by taking the

canvas (or paper) outside in the sun to dry. If I do the texturing

early in the day, it will be dry by afternoon so I can do the pour.

Step 2: Pouring the paint

Step 2: Pouring the paint is so much fun! I use FW Acrylic Inks

and Golden fluid acrylics for this stage. Before beginning the pour

I make sure to surround the surface with wax paper underneath so

the paint won’t stick to my table or whatever surface I’m working on.

I use small cups or used laundry detergent measuring cups to hold

the inks and fluid acrylics. Note: you can add water and /or mix white inks

or other colors together at this point to make whatever colors you desire.

I don’t use many colors, usually a magenta red, light yellow, turquoise, and

white. Sometimes I throw in some pearl white ink to some of the

combinations for added glow. I then pour one color after the other,

usually next to each other, following up by moving the color around

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

from 10 – 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

painting looked right after pouring. In this painting I wanted to

express the landscapes of new Mexico I had just seen on a brief trip

to Santa Fe, so I composed the surface with bold horizontal strokes.

You can see how some of the paint (over on the right side) has the

comb-like pattern I talked about in the texture stage.

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.

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!


Step 3: the next step is to put the canvas or paper up on my

easel to see if I can discern any horses in the design. I always

look at the canvas/paper from all four sides to see where the

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

when I turned it vertically, I elected to use the horizontal to locate

the horses. I saw several (actually many) various horses going in

many directions in this one, but determined the main characters

and began the drawing process with my trusty stick and India ink.

Step 3: Discerning any horses in the design. Step 4 - 5: Day one of painting

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 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.

Step 4: Here you can see the two main horses drawn in. I

allow the ink to dry overnight to make sure it won’t be smeared if

I add water to the composition during the next step of painting.

Step 5: Here I have determined the general landscape and

pattern during the first day’s painting. I saw the horses as

running in the sky and even reflected in some water in the lower

portion. By using negative painting techniques I have painted

around some of the horse forms, but allowed some of their shape

to blend into the atmosphere of the composition.


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

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!


Sacha Phariss

"tempest" | Medium: Graphite Pencil

"Sapphire" | Medium: Pastel on Velour Paper

"Courageous" | Medium: Pastel on Board

"Serenity" | Medium: Pastel on Velour Paper

"Horses are a wonderful creation and I hope my art will bring others enjoyment and appreciation for these magnificent animals."

www.pharisshorses.com d [email protected]


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

donkeys. the book pays homage to the horse in all its majesty

while serving to educate the reader on the shocking hardships

that thousands of equines face.

Horse Sanctuary helps us understand why there are so many

discarded horses. over-breeding contributes to the problem, as

well as animal hoarding and neglect. Drug smugglers use horses

to transport their goods across the border, and then abandon the

animals in the desert. the pregnant mare urine (PMU) industry

continues to destroy the lives of horses in order to make drugs

such as Premarin. Mustangs are rounded up and imprisoned in

holding pens, often for years at a time.

Some sanctuaries rescue horses for a specific reason. the

nakota Horse Conservancy in Linton, north Dakota, run by

brothers Frank and Leo Kuntz, operates solely to maintain the

purity of the nakota breed, a rangy, often colorful horse whose

native American roots run deep in the north Dakota soil. the

Kuntz brothers have been dedicated to this project for 30 years.

Lucky Horse equine rescue in Bolton, Massachusetts takes

in needy horses of all types, including miniatures. they’ve also

saved the lives of dozens of nurse-mare foals. these unfortunate

infants lose their mothers shortly after birth when the dam is

sent off to nurse a foal deemed more valuable by the performance

horse industry. the left behind babies often die of malnutrition

or are sent to be skinned for their soft coats. Lucky Horse equine

rescue adopts these foals and cares for them until they are ready

to be adopted by a responsible owner.

the human stories in Horse Sanctuary are as compelling as

the equine ones. Blackburn Correctional Facility in Lexington,

Kentucky hosts a vocational training program for inmates on the

care and training of horses. Imagine the gratification one would

feel by turning their days of incarceration into a worthwhile

career with horses. Most of the facilities featured in the book

are run by a shoestring staff and a handful of volunteers. Horse

Harbor in Poulso, Washington combines the care of their four-

legged sanctuary residents with riding lessons for the volunteers.

they also provide therapeutic lessons for handicapped individuals

and help financially challenged horse owners with their feed bills.

Horse Sanctuary exposes the horse enthusiast to a whole new

world. We learn of the dark side of the equine industry, but we

likewise see the tremendous good done by dedicated people. the

balance is precarious at best, especially with the problems of

finances ever at hand. But with knowledge gained from this book,

those who deeply love the horse can take action to tilt the scale

so that someday, perhaps all horses will live the fulfilling lives

they deserve.

Book review: Horse Sanctuary By Beckie elgin


Drinkers of the WindDiscover Horses with Artist Kim McElroy

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In 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

“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 soulsWe have only to open our eyes to perceive their miracles We have only to open our ears to hear their wisdomEach moment is an invitation to remember our connectionAnd to honor the sentience of Nature.”




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.

Sacha Phariss



"tempest" | Medium: Graphite Pencil




"Remember Free Grazing"

For thomas Fuller, passion is the driving force behind every

successful masterpiece. With the correct mixture of passion, hard

work, focus, and talent, he continually finds himself crossing

the threshold between cowboy and artist. the overlay of space

between these two worlds is what leads Fuller to create some of

the most realistic and culturally relevant pieces of Western art

available today.

on July 10th, 2013, the naturally talented thomas Fuller sat for

a one on one interview in Grand rapids, Michigan. throughout

the course of discussion, this contemporary oil painter’s

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

cowboy in me.” While thomas Fuller preserves and promotes the

West through his art, lovers of the west promote and purchase

the pieces created by thomas Fuller. this cycle of an artistic

creator and consumer is almost as natural as the talents thomas

Fuller possesses.

When discussing his artwork, Fuller admits, “It isn’t something

that I can describe as a hobby, or that it is even something that I

have consciously decided to do. Painting is something that I wake

up every day to do, and it’s not only what I do, it’s a part of me.

” there is no doubting that his work is an essential part of his

everyday lifestyle. Fuller has to paint like he has to breathe. He

states, “I wake up in the morning and I paint, I fall asleep and I

paint, and I will do this until the day I die.”

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thomas Fuller, with all of his natural talent, is quite humble

and introverted. He remembers hiding away from the rest of

his family with his sketches as a shy young boy. After saving

up enough of his allowance to buy a small easel, a small canvas,

paintbrushes, and paints, Fuller had everything he needed to

dive into the world of art. Allowed to paint on the dining room

floor, next to a window in a small corner, thomas Fuller began

to experiment with his paintings. He remembers propping up

his canvases with a set of encyclopedias his mother had just

bought, often being creative and resourceful for the sake of his

artwork. eventually moving his workspace upstairs into his

calming childhood bedroom, Fuller found that working in a quiet

atmosphere helped him to create more efficiently. to this day

thomas Fuller tends to work alone in his studio, much like the

quiet bedroom he used in his youth.

In the beginning stages of his growth as an artist, Fuller did

a series of drawings of different types of animals. He reminisces,

“I remember at that point they were as realistic as I could get.

Unknowingly, my realism started to set in.” While he can see

now what brought him to his current career as a professional

artist, he is quick to state, “I would not have known that I was

going to pursue realistic art. In fact, I never really thought about

the kind of artist I would be, or even that I would be an artist.”

Fuller is truly a man who feels called to his art form. Without

the intention to pursue a career in art, the pursuance of an

art education, or the specific need to categorize himself at a

young age, Fuller still stands today as a professional oil painter.

thomas Fuller was commissioned to paint “Hellenga’s Pride”

as a Christmas present from a husband to his wife. He worked

on this piece for four months from September to December. on

Christmas night he received a phone call from the woman who

had received the gift, and whose horses had been painted in

the piece. “She was crying, I was crying, it was a very emotional

experience.” Shortly after the painting was finished, one of the

horses depicted passed away. However, because of thomas Fuller

this horse’s spirit has become immortal, not only in the hearts

of its owners, but also in an original oil painting that will last for

generations.

As a man that sees his work as an external reflection of

himself, perfection and attention to detail is essential to thomas

Fuller. every fiber of a horse’s face is important in the final picture.

Standing before his latest piece, “el Caballo Bonito”, thomas

Fuller can still be seen looking for imperfections in his work.

of course not finding any, he just smiles and takes in his latest

masterpiece. For Fuller the face of a horse can tell the story of its

lifestyle and personality. “the scars and marks that are on a horse’s

face are what make that specific horse unique.” Fuller ran across

the subject of his latest piece when driving down a backwoods

country road. With his wife in the vehicle, he had pulled over to

look at a vibrantly contrasting horse in the middle of a pasture.

Fuller made contact with the owner and asked permission to

photograph in order to paint. After permission was given, Fuller

decided that the vibrantly beautiful horse that caused him to stop

his vehicle would be his next subject. the effect the horse had on

him is what led to the title of the piece being “el Caballo Bonito”

translating to “the Pretty Horse” in Spanish.

thomas Fuller’s artwork represents not only his passions,

but also his heritage, childhood, culture, and character. to walk

away from a piece that represents such monumental aspects of

his personal life after seven months of patient and careful work is

strenuous. Fuller states, “When you finish it, after you work on a

piece for so long, no matter if it’s commissioned or not, it becomes

so much a part of you,” he continues, “ once you are done with it,

then you are done. All of the sudden there is this separation, and

you have to let it go and move on to something else. For me, it’s

that gap between finishing a piece and starting something else

that is the hardest part.” Fuller ties this connection in with the

fact that art is everything he is. He exemplifies this, “I’m a guy

who admits that art is everything I have got, and is everything

I am. not necessarily art in a broad sense, but particularly my

paintings.”

thomas Fuller’s artwork cannot be compared to any of his

contemporaries. Having never attended art school, or received

any formal training, thomas Fuller has a style of his own. He

attributes his personal unique abilities to his trial and error style

of learning his art form. Fuller explains, “I didn’t go to art school,

nor have I had any professional training. I don’t feel like this has

hindered me though, because by never being taught to paint in

a particular way, I found my own artistic voice. every stroke of

my paintbrush is uniquely and completely my own.” Many are

appreciative of the fact that thomas Fuller has his own artistic

personality, whether they are the owners of the horses he has

captured, the possessor of the pieces he paints, or the observer

who stands in awe in front of his photorealistic paintings.

For such passion and talent to be infused into one individual

is a rare occurrence. For that talent to be natural and untrained

is an even further uncommon incidence. often, it seems people

in possession of such talent lean on their natural abilities to

get them by. this is not so when dealing with thomas Fuller’s

artwork. Using his natural talents, Fuller also makes sure that

he is researching and understanding the subjects of his piece.

this includes every scratch, vein, and shade that is visible in his

portrait. Fuller has spent years studying anatomy, and finds the

anatomy of a horse very unique. He finds himself intrigued by

the landscape of a horse’s face, and states, “It is my belief that

you have to paint the landscape of a horses face in order to create

the aura of its personality. All of that is accumulated in its colors,

in its hair, and every fiber in its face.” Fuller continues, “It’s the

glimmer in its eyes, the shape of its hairs, the way it points its

ears.” For Fuller, the ability to capture these aspects of a horse is


necessary in order to fully capture his subjects.

As a man who feels as though he is living out his passion,

Fuller believes that “Life has a way of coming full circle. If you

don’t do what is inside you, what you want to do, you’re going to

end up doing it anyhow.” With such an insightful statement, Fuller

went on, “You may try to make it work, doing something else, but

it will never feel right.” Fuller’s deep understanding when viewing

life is perhaps another reason that many are drawn to his work.

By being able to understand his own life’s calling, he is able to

understand and relate to the emotional connection of each horse,

scene, and story he captures. through Fuller’s work, a moment in

time becomes immortalized and captured in the eyes and hearts

of the observer.

there was a time when Fuller had no interest in selling his

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 residing in

Southwestern Michigan, 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

featured in the Arizona Fine Art expo, as well as the ArtPrize

competition in Grand rapids, Michigan. Fuller’s main outlet for his

work is through Bob tol’s online art gallery David Layne Designs.

Featured as one of David Layne Design’s exclusive artists, thomas

Fuller currently has thirteen pieces placed on the website.

As a man who is as intriguing as his artwork, Fuller’s

personality in combination with his paintings shine through when

in the room. through his ingenious and creative approach to

photorealistic oil painting, thomas Fuller has captured the hearts

of many western art lovers. He is, without a doubt, intrinsically

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the aspects of both worlds. With a paintbrush untouched by

the trends of artistic teachings, Fuller’s paintings are a timeless

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"American Made"

by Davina Andrée


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 cross-

ing the Wichita river. the sculpture depicts how Wichita Falls

got its name in reference to a local legend that the word “Wee-

chi-tah” meant “waist deep”. Stevens later told me his research

revealed that the "white man's" legend was a mistaken interpre-

tation. 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.


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

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.


“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

to recover from hardship and not only create beauty, but to

exemplify it in his soul.Photography by Sharissa Hammond


"Touching Joy" 36 x 36, Acrylic on canvas


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.”

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

“I am always amazed they exist, and also amazed I have the ability to paint them.”

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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. 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.”

D’Argo’s life, when she’s not painting, includes “only” four pets that she can claim

“My process is kind of messy. I found that when I stopped fighting

it, the imperfections often became my favorite parts of the paintings.”


Above: "Patience" 48 x 30, Acrylic on canvas

Right: "Perseverance"48 x 30 Acrylic on canvas


as her own. Her animal family includes two big mean dogs, a

special needs horse, and one lonely chicken. there are countless

strays that have become dependent on her charity. D’Argo also

supports many animal-based charities including campaigns to

end dog-fighting, protect the American Mustang, and a number

of local Humane Associations, Pet Pals of Maury County, and she

is a proud participant in the Shelbyville-Bedford County Humane

Association Celebration Pet Day.

D’Argo is currently represented in nashville by Midtown

Gallery and Framers, and continues a longtime relationship

with Dreams of Paradise Gallery in Hawaii. She also shares an

open studio and gallery space inside Artistic Treasures Studios in

Shelbyville, tennessee.

to see more of D’Argo’s work or contact the artist, please

visit her website, www.dinadargo.com.

"Beauty for Ashes" 36 x 36, Acrylic on canvas


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Kim McElroy’s ~ Spirit of Horse GalleryPO Box 1250 - Kingston - Washington - 98346 - 360.297.7736

www.spiritofhorse.com www.spiritofhorsecards.com Email: [email protected]

the Visionary Artistry of

and experience why she is one of the world’s most beloved equine artists

Visit Kim’s website www.spiritofhorse.com

Secrets of Drawing Horses DVD ~ $29.95

Kim shares easy and inspiring techniques for drawing that will

change the way you look at horses

Commissioned PortraitsNot merely a likeness, but a timeless work of art that celebrates the beauty, presence,

and spirit of your beloved horse

Inspirational Animated Musical Horse eCards

Sign up and send unlimited ecards sharing your love of horses

for only $10 a year

www.spiritofhorsecards.com

Exquisite Prints and Posters A selection of over 300 works of art Custom made to order in a variety of sizes


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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 our 100%

Quality and Satisfaction Guarantee. order online or give us a call today to get your order placed in time for the holidays.

Tiled Horse MuralsThe perfect decor or unique gift for any horse lover! HUGE Selections to choose from!

www.ArtworkOnTile.com 800-975-7839ready to order selections also available at Store.ArtworkOnTile.com

1. “Free for All” by John Fawcett

36” wide x 12” 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 x 17” 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 x 18” tall on 6” ceramic tile

w/satin finish SKU: DWA010CS24x186 $185. plus $20. s/h

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THERESA PADENPAINTING THE COLORS OF THE WEST

www.theresapaden.com [email protected]

805.279.2957


Lynn Bean “Trail of Painted Ponies” and fine artist Lynn Bean introduces Fashioned Embroidered Horse Art Designs and Copper reflection Jewelry.

original designs and art by Lynn Bean will compliment your wardrobe and add unique style for the equine enthusiast.

Copper reflection JewelryBracelets start at just $20

Embroidered Horse Art DesignsT-shirts start at just $24

www.lynnbean.com

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fashion

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Horses In Art - Summer 2011

The Forgotten Horses by tony Stromberg

Back Issues AvailableHurry! Limited Quantities! www.horsesinart.com

Nancy Christy-Moore

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:

623-487-4031 www.nchristy.com

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Jan Van Ek Studios


www.janvanek.com

Yvonne Kitchen

"Naptime" 8" x 11" x 4.5" | $2925.

Bronze Portraits from Natureaaea, iea, associate Member saa, WaoW

541-535-5365 www.yvonnekitchen.com

WORKSHOPS

SCULPTURE

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From Santa Fe to Kathmandunecklaces from Around the World with Horses in Mind.

Introducing...

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 [email protected]

or visitcorinnejoybrown.com

Aqua

Kim McElroythis print of "Aqua"

by Kim Mcelroy

and many more

available at






www.horsesinart.com


$4.95 US $6.95 CAN


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Inside:

Cover Artist: Liz Mitten Ryan

One with the Herd

Sculptor: Chris McConnell

Synthetic Organism

Spanish Mustang Don Juan

Iberian Equine Heritage

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$4.95 US $6.95 CAN


SPrInG 2011

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Horses in art

Inside:equine Cover Artist: Jan Taylor

When Lightning Strikes

Designer: Sally Faith SteinmannHats Off for the Horses

Print Back Issues AvailableOrder your back issues today before they are gone!

Just $7 each (includes shipping/handling within the U.S.)

visit our website to view available back issues.

www.HorsesInArt.com

JourneyA Journey to Sable Island

with Artist and PhotographerDiane 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 x 10 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.

Only 200 copies produced - get yours today before they are gone!

Phone or email for your signed copy today : 403-931-2733

[email protected]

Learn more at

www.dianewilliamsart.com


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

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."-Eleanor Roosevelt

Jan Taylor Kim McElroy Susan WilliamsLiz Mitten ryan

Simona TarakeviciuteSandra WallinDiane SolomonDiane Williams

Photography by Sandra Wallin

Documents

Horses In Art - Fall/Winter 2013