Horses in the House

 

Horses in the House:

Horses in Decor, for the house, do they really mix?

You bet they do…. and they have been more of a focus of power and nobility thought out the ages, and have driven us in history than any other animal. So yes, of course……… the horse features in some of the most prominent building in history. And why not your house…

As an artist and a horse lover myself. You would think it is the perfect combination. For horses in the house, I agree. Though what is it that makes the individual person… who has never had any interest in horses personally. Want to have horse art in their house, their living rooms, private offices or standing in the entrances of their front doors.

That’s a good question. Like I said before, horses have been a big part in the human races rather quick climb in history. The majestic power of the horse and beauty has captured the horse lover, and non horse lover alike. To seek out paintings, drawings, and sculptures to hang on their walls. Stand on their tables and feature in their board- rooms.

Are they showing off, or is there something even more mysterious about it. I think there is a more an in depth meaning and drive, to have the horse featured in the life’s of ordinary people to powerful leaders.

The horse has given us, almost wings. The ability to fly in life. They had freed us in the early days when there was no other means of transport than the horse. We experienced speed to the likes that we had never experienced before on the horses back. And in turn, with our love of this gained freedom, the automobile was created.

So why today? why are we still driven by the pictures and sculptures of these magnificent beasts? I think it goes deep. And to turn our gaze across the room and look upon these images of the horse. Whether the subject is in a standing position, or rearing in its full show of strength. We feel a closeness to them.

I have walked below some of the bronze statues in London, and to just stare up at these sculptures twice, to three times life size of a horse being ridden by one of our former dignitaries or heroes in history. I just stand in ore at its beauty and power. And I am sure you feel the same, there it is; towering up towards the sky, almost gives you a giddy feeling. As the clouds move up above, while the sculpture stands still.

Now I have photos of horses framed up on my walls, paintings also. And of course bronze sculptures dotted around my house. When I go past these sculptures, sometimes the need to run my fingers over the form of the bronze in its almost timeless essence. You cant help but reach out to it.

Buying Horse Art

So to become a part of such an age old group of art lovers, were do you buy such art. Deciding what does it for you is a personal choice. Maybe you like sculpture, or is it painting. Maybe all forms of art.

Sure… there are art galleries, and you can buy art online so easily these days. And lets face it; the internet gives us time to study the art we want to buy, and compare different styles. In the comfort of our own homes.

This in turn does mean that we don’t have to rush our decisions. And have someone looking over our shoulder trying to sell to us.

The art of the horse is as popular as it was many years ago. So there is allot of art out there to choose from. Maybe you follow one or two particular artists styles. I would suggest to always keep an open mind out there, ever looking for the art of new up and coming artists.

Where paintings used to be expensive, you now have the choice of artist prints in painting and drawings these days. Even though they are of limited editions, they are still exclusive – and allot cheaper than buying an original. So buying on an expensive scale, is not a necessity. Many artists sell limited edition prints of their original paintings now. And they make a great edition to your dwelling.

With sculptures, you can buy cold cast bronzes. A form of bronze and resin, they still look like bronzes, though are lighter and a bit fragile. Though, a great alternative to the Bronze sculpture, that can be quite expensive.

Depending on your finances; why not mix the different choices. From original paintings to prints. Bronze sculptures to cold cast bronzes. Whatever the mood or bank balance decides at the time.

The horse is here to stay, and its not going anywhere. And the fascination will always be there for the horse. You find yourself, looking at your visitor, as you sit in your room. Knowing full well that your pride and joy. Your very own piece of horse art work occupies the room with you. And when your visitor finally sees your art. What you were hoping, and they comment on it. You puff out your chest with pride. And reply to your visitor. “Yes its mine.”

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Art, the Unwritten Language

We have lived with art for thousands of years. So why do we feel the need to have art around us. Standing on our floors, hanging on our walls, and gracing our gardens..

What I want to discuss with you is why? yes that fundamental word why?

Why do we need art to feel good. Lets look further…….

Have you ever read any quotations of artists. What they say in itself, is a great insight into how the artist goes through different processes in art to achieve a finished creation. Yet art takes the artist 
into another world, a world of creation, a world of… you could say fantasy.

Whether it be the recreation of all things life-like or not.
All art starts with an idea. As an artist myself, I know this well enough. Yet all ideas have to start with life. The stepping stones to all number of wonderful creations of the imagination.

 

Colour and Art

What happens when you see a colour? You spirits are uplifted, you feel a freedom. And happier as a person. If you move into a new place say,  you are faced with plain walls. It feels empty and hollow doesn’t it. Yet it is a living space with all we need to keep us warm and secure.

So what is it that tells us that something is missing. Have you ever thought about it, I mean really thought about it.

Well I know when I move into a new space, I feel an emptiness around me. Could this be that I feel like this because I am an artist, and art is necessary  to have around me. I don’t think so….

I don’t think that because I am an artist,  it is only me that feels this urge to bring color; to want to hang pictures up on the wall ?….

 

Association

We, as people, all feel this need, I’m sure, and where do you think this comes from. Its deeper than you could have ever imagined.
This need goes back to our beginnings, and how we perceive our environment.
We, as individuals in life, all have different tastes, yet we all have this need to have art around us.

Our interests, cultures, ideas and imaginations have all geared us up to choosing art that fits our personalities, and  how we want to feel. It was; and still is a status symbol. It tells others what we
like. What we are interested in, our feelings, and greatest interests.

 

Imagination

Artists have given us art forms from their own imaginations.
They have extended these visions in all art forms. We are drawn to art in so many ways that it is a language that cannot be put into words. The artists are the keepers,  the vessel for all non artists to find an escapism
through.

We buy all manner of art. They decorate every part of our lives. Tell other people what  we like. What our interests are. Without us, as owners of these art form, saying one single word.

Colors in paintings, to the firmness and size of sculpture, all contribute to making us as people comfortable in our own environments.
In a way that we never really have taken the time to think about  about. And we, as people are always on the look out when we are shopping.
Looking twice a color, at other art forms that entice us. Through shop windows, or going to public planes.

Haven’t you seen a piece of art while out, and wished you could take it home… I know I have. And there would have been some pretty big pieces of art to move if it was possible

 

Our Senses

Our senses are highly tuned, we entice and stimulate them with art. Art,  that we bring home, keep our minds busy. Our home surroundings feel warmer. We have in-fact put our stamp of oneness in our
dwellings.

We have found an inner piece with art in a way that no written word can. The ability of us to  translate in an unwritten language, our thoughts and likes. From personalities and ambitions – we have spoken to other people around us, through sight alone.  Yet it is also speaks to us, calming us, delighting us 24/7.

To be without art would be like taking away a language that we have created within our own world. It would dim our imaginations and lesson our willingness to be completely happy within our own living space.

Yet this language has never had a title, or a spoken word. It speaks for itself, through us and to us.

 

 

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Andrea Balch Webmaster of Pets of the Realm. Residing in Australia  and The United Kingdom. Teaching you the realm of Art. www.pets-of-the-realm.comsubscribe link to auto responder. Permission to reproduce if byline stays intact, courtesy copy appreciated; not required. Also available for publishers to re-distribute to their publicity-friends.