Vavra… to legions of horse lovers, the name conjures visions of flowing manes bathed in the glow of a setting sun, of flaring nostrils and fiery eyes, of horses frolicking, leaping, galloping or just standing there.

A graphite pencil is to drawing, as black and white film is to photography. In both mediums, the uncountable shades of gray that fall between the spectrums of black and white can allow the artist to portray more depth that all the colors of the rainbow.

Whether it’s a Farrier forging shoes for a horse, cowboys roping steers, or wild paint horses running free, Clare puts life and light in her paintings. Riding boots gleam in the sun, and saddles, tack, bridles, halters, ropes, and spurs add to the realism of the moment.

Beauty, power, movement, sensuality, intelligence, freedom – all of the life values I hold dear are their domain. My sense of artistic expression was never so much a photographic reproduction of a horse, as much as an energetic imprint of what I see in them. They are my muse.

Kim McElroy is renowned for her equine art. For over two decades her pastels have graced popular greeting cards and collectibles, pastel originals and fine art prints. Her visions of horses portray the power and beauty of the horse’s form and offer us a timeless glimpse of its soul.

Greaves’ life-long fascination with horses has found expression in equine subjects. Ranching scenes, horse shows and eventing, and the memorable views of her adopted landscape and frequent travels provide constant visual stimulation.

For the past 26 years Alexa King has worked professionally as a sculptor. Casting a discerning eye on her subjects and capturing the essence and dynamics of her sculptural studies in bronze, Alexa has won praise and recognition throughout the world. Her forte is her ability to depict her subjects in a way that conveys both depth and emotion to the viewer.