Horses have been a part of Yaheya Pasha’s family background for generations. Not only did her parents grow up with horses, but her grandfather was an avid horseman and polo player in India. Now, with her own love for art, she has translated her families passion into fine equestrian paintings which capture the movement of the horse through clean lines, and brilliant colors. [Read more...]
Where would we be without horses? Think of everything that humans have used them for since the beginning of civilization- farming, travel, sports, and military. It’s no wonder that they have been an inspiration for artists for centuries. Though we are not as reliant on horses as we once were, there is still something enthralling about their strength and beauty. South African photographer Andrew McGibbon has created a collection to honor the horse for all that it has done to make human life possible. Each image is distinct and shows an emotional depth and personality. [Read more...]
“Lets get weird.” It is a statement you hear from the best of the fringe; hessians, ruffians, goths, hipsters. Whether it be a silly outfit or a asinine dare, we all get weird sometimes. Cowboys, on the other hand, are more known for their down home normality. They eat steak and potatoes, they fear god, they have good family values. Then again, every once in a while, they like to get weird too. Each March in Leadville, Colorado, skiers and cowboys (or cowgirls) team up, tie a long rope to a saddle and tow a skier down main street Leadville at high speed. The streets are lined with spectators banging on cowbells, cheering, hooting and hollering as the duos make their way from one end of main street to the other, slaloming their way through a course that gives even the best skiers a run for their money. Welcome to the sport of ski joring. [Read more...]
