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Wayne Thiebaud on Rosa Bonheur’s “The Horse Fair”

By | Art

Beautiful horse painting by French painter Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899).  At the time that Bonheur became an artist, women generally were only reluctantly given opportunities for education as artists. She represented a “New Woman” of the 19th century, with liberal sexual ideas and by becoming a successful artist, showed what she…

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Auction in Santa Fe

By | Art, Competitions/Shows

We went to this auction last year, lots of really nice quality items. Mostly Native American and western items. Recommended! “Manitou Auctions proudly presents the 9th annual “Auction In Santa Fe” to be held at the Historic Hilton Hotel – Santa Fe (100 Sandoval Street, Santa Fe, NM.) August 11-12,…

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Maria D’Angelo Fine Art in Pencil

By | Art

My good friend Cat Robert Parks recently turned me on to a great artist in Newton, New Jersey – Maria D’Angelo. She has her work displayed at the Mountain Trails Gallery here in Santa Fe, New Mexico. You can get more information at Maria’s website by clicking HERE. From her…

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Amy Mowins – Horsewoman and Artist

By | Art, Cowgirls

Last weekend I rode with Amy Lee Campbell Mowins, a really nice person and an excellent horsewoman. She and husband John live in Bosque Farms, New Mexico. I was surprised to learn she’s also an accomplished artist. One of the things she likes to do is paint her images on…

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Western Artist Tim Cox

By | Art

From his website: “Tim Cox’s depiction of the contemporary west with its glorious skies, rugged cowboys, hard working ranchers, the cattle they raise, good horses, and wide open spaces has been giving viewers a thrill for many years. As an artist, Tim strives to create memorable original oil paintings and…

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