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Bonanza
Limited Edition Painted Pony
Remember those Saturday afternoon matinees starring Roy
Rogers, Gene Autry and other guitar-strumming cowboys? Remember
how all of them rode a spirited horse that, on command,
would rear up as if charging the sky? "Bonanza"
is a tribute to the American West. Featuring such iconic
images as a covered wagon, a bleached cow skull, gem-studded
horseshoes and an acoustic guitar, it has lassoed the very
Best of the West!
Native
Dancer Limited Edition Painted Pony
his creative interpretation of a vintage Indian Carousel
Pony pays proud tribute to the artistic traditions behind
the magnificent, hand-carved, carousel horses that were
popular in America at the turn of the century. With "Native
Dancer," we are commemorating this extraordinary art
form and the artisans and craftsmen that elevated these
elaborate Painted Ponies, as they were known, to a high
art. At one time, over 7,000 carousels, or merry-go-rounds,
spun their magical spell in amusement parks around the world
and many of those carousel horses were museum quality works
of art. Regrettably, only 300 carousels remain in existence
today, and they are still stunning and enchanting, after
all these years.
Dragonfly
Magic Limited Edition Painted Pony
With beautiful, iridescent windg that sparkle like jewels,
it's no wonder that dragonflies have taken on magical dimensions
for many cultures. For some they represent renewal after
a time of great hardship. Others admire them because their
lives are short and they know they must live life to its
fullest in the time they have. "Dragonfly Magic"
encourages us to let our own colors come forth as we journey
through life and seek a universal source of inspiration.
Artist: Lynn Bean; Copper Enchantment is a stunning Appaloosa decorated with Native symbols of power spirit and strength.Hand-tooled copper foil leather and beads form lightning bolts which signify speed while the handprint represents ownership.
Best
of Show Limited Edition Painted Pony
This Painted Pony celebrates many of the majestic breeds
that compete in national and international competitions
and horse shows. The Appaloosa, Trekhener Warmblood, Belgian,
Andalusian, Standardbred, American Paint Horse, Arabian
and Lipizzan are depicted prancing and parading in the tack
appropriate to their breed. This prestigious title is awarded
to horses whose pedigree and progeny assure the judges that
they are in fact the "Best of Show."
Once upon a time
in ancient Persia, there was a stunningly beautiful girl
who told entrancing stories to her King for a thousand and
one adventurous nights! The King was mesmerized by her storytelling
and her knowledge of history, philosophy, poetry and the
arts. This young woman was well read and well bred and she
entertained and educated the King about morality and kindness,
which forever changed the way he ruled. Finally, the King
made her his Queen, and to thank her for the many nights
of storytelling, he gave his beloved wife a white Arabian
Horse, dressed in a classical Arabian Horse Costume featuring
intricate patterns, stunning colors and an abundance of
tassels. They named their horse "Arabian Nights."
In horse racing,
the Front Runner is a horse who takes the lead at the start
of the race and maintains that lead until crossing the finish
line. "The Front Runner," which placed first in
a national "Art of Horse Racing" competition,
captures the thrilling run down the home stretch, at precisely
that moment when the winning jockey glances back to check
on his closest competitor. Horse racing is an ancient sport
that began in 4500 BC among the nomadic tribesmen of Central
Asia, who first domesticated the horse. Often referred to
as "The Sport of Kings," it is the second only
to baseball as America's most popular spectator sport.
Options! We are happy to offer limited edition hand signed canvas Giclees that come to you rolled up and shipped in a protective tube as well as limited edition reproductions on canvas that are stretched on a canvas frame, UV coated, waterproofed and ready for hanging.You can also obtain open edition museum quality paper prints for only $29.95
Kachinas are stylized
religious icons, meticulously carved from cottonwood roots
and painted to represent figures from Hopi mythology. They
often wear masks of animals, plants, stars, warriors and clowns.
They are the focus of ceremonies and rituals in which they
relay the wishes of the Hopi people to the gods – for
more rain, a plentiful harvest, good health. In an effort
to create a Painted Pony with mystical powers of its own,
this colorist from Idaho has adorned her Pony with the designs
and symbols of traditional kachina masks, including, on the
left side, the "Sun Kachina" mask, and on the right,
the “Messenger of the Gods” mask. Only One Available.
Native
Jewel Painted Pony Closed Edition Adornment – jewelry of silver and turquoise,
beadwork and ceremonial regalia – is a defining element
and recognized hallmark of cultural expression for North American
Indians. Maria Ryan - an accomplished artist and designer
from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho - has been winning awards
and pleasing collectors around the world for decades. Her
research into the meanings and symbolism behind the designs
used in classic Southwestern jewelry, coupled with a fearless
artistic style that leads her to experiment with different
materials to achieve special effects in her art, resulted
in this stunning tribute to the Native American love of jewelry.
Resin Measures 6.75" Artist: Maria Ryan Only Two Available.
The original bunkhouse was a rough, simple building,
often fashioned from the wood boards torn off old barns
that provided sleeping quarters for ranch hands. Horse tack,
wagon wheels and cow skulls were frequently tacked to weathered
planks on the outside, while western hats and ropes hung
on the inside walls. Adding cozy ambience, the whole place
would smell of coffee brewing in an enamel pot on a wood-burning
stove. Working these classic cowboy touches into a fabulous
Painted Pony design, this gifted Oregon artist has created
an old-timey –- yet timeless –- tribute to our
Western heritage.
Cowgirl
Cadillac Painted Pony
Artist: Karlynn Keyes and Bryn Wilkins Lawson; It starts
when little girls put on a pair of boots - they’re
hooked. “Cowgirl Cadillac” is a tribute to all
horse crazy girls who are young and young at heart. Saddle
up for a ride that lasts a lifetime! Very Limited Supply.
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Sliver
Lining Painted Pony Artist: Star Liana York; Pegasus was a mythical
winged horse that roamed free until his majestic wings carried
him to heaven where he became known as the 'thundering horse.'He
achieved immortality when he was placed amongst the stars
as a constellation. Very Limited Supply. Click
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Little
Brave Panited Pony
Artist: Kevin Kilhoffer; Often, before entering battle or
pursuing a herd of buffalo, a warrior would honor and protect
his horse by dressing and painting him with power symbols.
The designs on “Little Brave” prepared him for
the challenge of the day. Very Limited Supply. Click
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Much
of the appeal of Painted Ponies is the way they invite artists
to let their imaginations run wild. With this Pony, Lynn
Bean, an all-star Painted Pony artist, decided to take an
artistic detour. She began by gold-leafing her entire Pony.
Then, using rich and colorful porcelain paints, she added
splashy abstract designs. Finally, where a saddle usually
sits, she outfitted her Pony with large, jeweled feathers.
In the end, she invented a magical creature that is out
of this world. Resin Measures 7" Artist: Lynn Bean
It’s
a Western tradition for American cowboys to ride saddles
that are decorated with elegant, delicately carved floral
and geometric patterns, and in some cases embroidered with
gold and silver ornaments. With this in mind, Virginia artist
and craftsman Chad Brady, whose uncle has been a cobbler
for over 30 years making fancy chaps for rodeo cowboys,
keeps the spirit alive with a Painted Pony he has beautifully
tooled with floral, oak leaf and acorn patterns. Resin Measures
7" Artist: Chad Brady
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Other
Current Limited Editions
Crow
Fair Painted Pony
Artist Sonja Caywood was privileged to have grown up ranching
the old-fashioned way with a mess wagon, tents, teepees and
a rope corral in the Bighorn Mountains on the Crow Indian
reservation. Living so closely tied to land steeped in the
history and spirit of the Cowboy and Native culture turned
her into an artist at an early age. The love of that land
inspires much of her art today. "I want my art to engage
the viewer to stop and take in the beauty around us in this
quickly changing place and time, to identify with our landscape
in this slice of soon-to-be history." Material: Resin
, Measures 7", Artist: Sonja Caywood, August 2009 Issue,
Very Limited Supply.
For 30 years Maria
Ryan worked hard to establish a style uniquely her own, and
the list of accomplishments and awards she received for her
art along the way is extensive. Her paintings have been exhibited
in art galleries both here and abroad, and she was featured
in the book, "Wildlife Art: 60 contemporary Masters and
their Work." Over the past six years, her stunning original
designs for The Trail of Painted Ponies have enhanced her
reputation. Material: Resin, Measures 7", Artist: Maria
Ryan, August 2009 Issue, Very Limited Supply.
Animals are important
to the Northwest Native cultures. Using bold colors and designs
based on the Haida and Tlingit styles of art, Laurie Holman,
who lives and teaches art in Alaska, presents us with various
animal totems featured in traditional Alaska stories: the
Raven, Grizzly Bear, Salmon, Eagle and Whale. "I wanted
them to cover the entire Pony, like a puzzle, with all the
pieces telling the great story of life, death and rebirth."
Material: Resin, Measures 6.75", Artist: Laurie Holman,
Very Limited Supply
Keeper
of the Sacred Fire Painted Pony
Cheryl A. Harris, who currently works from her studio in Covington,
Indiana, exemplifies artistic versatility. She has a degree
in Visual Art & Design which prepared her for work as
a technical product illustrator. For 14 years, she served
as an art director for an advertising and marketing firm,
where her responsibilities included art direction, design,
illustration and product supervision of advertising and marketing
materials for a variety of clientele, including local and
national accounts. Adding to her commercial portfolio, she
has also pursued a successful career in the fine-art field,
painting and drawing and creating large-scale murals. A participant
in numerous juried fine-art festivals, with a variety of gallery
exhibitions to her credit, she has donated her talent to numerous
charitable causes and auctions. Material: Resin, Measures
7", Artist: Cheryl A. Harris (Potawatomi Tribe)
An agricultural people, the Hopi have sustained themselves
for millennia in the Northern Arizona desert without the benefit
of rivers or streams. The Hopi Way is to work hard, pray,
sing, take part in ceremonies, and create images they believe
will summon help from spirit beings. This Hopi artist has
incorporated a variety of traditional Hopi symbols into his
design, all of which revolve around rain and moisture, and
a successful harvest. Butterfly maidens are believed to help
pollinate crops. Nothing could grow without the sun. Dragonflies
are signs of a natural spring.
"My best designs
come to me when I am quiet," says Colorado artist Ross
Lampshire, perhaps best known as a rodeo photographer and
potter. "An idea or image enters my mind almost as a
whisper... and fast takes on a life of its own." Inspired
by written accounts of Sitting Bullâ's dreams prior
to battle, Ross had his own dream one night of Sitting Bull
silhouetted against a full moon with clouds parting, as if
in search of a vision. Working in a stylized manner, Ross
has created a dramatic, powerful and flowing design that honors
this famous Sioux Chief. Material: Resin Measures 6.75"
Artist: Ross Lampshire
Warriors
from tribes across the Plains often wore feathers that were
marked and painted in ways that told of their accomplishments
in battle. In this fashion they would sometimes intimidate
opponents who would be scared off after “reading”
the stories related on the feathers. But sometimes they would
also become the target of warriors who sought encounters with
powerful opponents as a way of gaining personal power. With
“Tribal Paint”, Iowa artist Vickie Knepper, creator
of the heartbreaking collectible ”Wounded Knee,”
continues to use Painted Ponies to relate interesting and
little-known stories about Plains Indian life.
t
began with a solar eclipse on January 1, 1889: A Paiute medicine
man named Wovoka had a vision that turned into a movement
known as the Ghost Dance. Wovoka’s dream centered on
a ceremony he believed would reunite the living with the loved
ones in the ghost world, replenish the buffalo, and ultimately
restore the world to its original beauty. In his memory, and
as a tribute to this important chapter in American Indian
history, Devon Archer, a Virginia artist, has created a Painted
Pony inspired by the colors and symbols that can be found
on the traditional Ghost Dance shirts and dresses.
Resin, Measures 7", Artist: Devon Archer
Lynn
Bean is an artist nationally acclaimed for the way she experiments
with different materials in her paintings. And so it was that,
after a trek to a remote canyon in the Southwest where she
was impressed by the thoughtful use prehistoric “cave
painters” made of rough rock walls, turning them into
textured and sculptural canvases on which they carved images
of horses, she decided to create a Painted Pony that captured
not only the spirit, but the look of these ancient equine
petroglyphs. Ceramic - Measures 7" - Artist: Lynn Bean
Comanche artist Rance Hood is one of the most recognized names
in Southwest Art. His paintings, know for their drama and
authenticity, hang in museums and corporate collections. The
opportunity to recreate a traditional war pony, complete with
a buffalo pelt saddle, lance-and-shield, arrows and feathers,
became the pinnacle piece of his distinguished career. Resin,
Measures 7.5", Artist: Rance Hood
Music Break! “The Last Painted Pony” Song by Bruce Foster Bruce Foster is a sensational musician whose song titled
“The Last Painted Pony” is an incredibly moving tribute to carousel horses
(think Native Dancer, Bedazzled and Vi’s Violet Vision)
To learn more about Bruce Foster visit: www.brucefostermusic.com
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Limited
Edition Trial Of Painted Ponies Fine Art Prints Experience the Beauty and Wonder of the Trail of Painted
Ponies!
The Trail of Painted Ponies began as a public art project
that invited the best artists in the country to creatively
transform large horse sculptures into original artworks. The
astonishing results have been hailed as the arrival of an
exciting new American art movement call “Pony Experssionism”.
We hope you enjoy this high-quality art print collection that
captures the power, beauty and magic of the original Trail
of Painted Ponies.
Ride the Sky is
the first "inspirational book" to be published by
The Trail of Painted Ponies. First Edition copies are available
as an online exclusive to Trail of Painted Ponies collectors.
Ride the Sky: brings something new and exciting to the "inspirational
book" category
is a hardbound book, 100 pages in length features gorgeous
photographs of 43 Painted Ponies, some never published before,
each paired with an inspiring quotation that captures the
spirit of the artwork on the Pony will encourage you to live
more artfully and show you how to fly without wings.
It all started as a public art for charity project in the
state of New Mexico. Using full-size polyurethane horses,
from an original form sculpted by world-renowned bronze artist
Star Liana York, each of the118 artists transformed their
canvas into unique works of art limited only by their individual
imaginations.
Brilliantly done
on glass by famous Artist Joan Baker Designs, these Suncatchers
are 9" x 6.5" with a 6.5" X 2.5" Name
Plate. Once you see one and own one you will understand that
the the love affair is just not with Painted Ponies anymore.
Larger art panels
by famous design studio and artist Joan Baker has produced
huge attractive art pieces for anyone in love with Painted
Ponies and once you own one, you will agree that the same
love affair you had with the first Painted Pony you saw starts
all over again!
Horse Of A Different Color Canvas Wall Art These
wonderful canvas works of art are perfect for any horse lover! Compliments
by their
matching sculptures, these 12" X 12" square canvases are
mounted on 1/5" stretchers, and ready to hanging.
Closed
And Retired Editions
Medicine
Horse Painted Pony -Closed Edition Recognized by Southwest Art magazine as one of the
top 30 artists featured in their 30 years of publication,
Santa Fe sculptor Star Liana York is as well known for her
detailed and sensitive renderings of Native Peoples as her
gift for capturing the spirit of the horse in three-dimension.
With Medicine Horse, she has combined her love and knowledge
of people with special relationships to animals by creating
a Plains Indian ceremonial horse dressed with a collection
of personal objects believed to give the horse’s owner
power: shields, a lance, a bow, a pipe and assorted amulets
and talismans. Resin Measures 7". Artist: Star Liana
York Only Two Available.
Woodland
Hunter Painted Pony Retired Closed Edition Woodland Hunter came to me through research and study
of the northern plains tribes," says Kevin Kilhoffer,
a native of western Oklahoma who studies, draws and paints
the American West. "I found records of a Franciscan missionary
stationed at a fur trade fort dating back to 1836, and in
his notes he described a Teton Sioux warrior who rode into
the fort wearing a magnificent war shirt adorned with scalps
and wonderful art work decorating his horse." Incorporating
markings that tell of deeds, wisdom, wealth and bravery, and
outfitting his Pony with a shield, weapons, saddle and bags
for transporting food, Kevin has created an astounding and
historically accurate tribute to that Plains Indian warrior.
Resin Measures 7" Artist: Kevin Kilhoffer. Only Two Available.
Fancy
Dancer Painted Pony Closed Edition The Fancy Dance evolved from the early Plains tribe’s
war and victory dances. It is an energetic style of dance,
usually performed by younger men who spin, twist, and make
quick steps and fast turns. Their outfits are traditionally
composed of lots of bright colors, metallic beads, sequins
and ribbons which create a flashy display. They have two bustles,
a head roach and intricately beaded headband… all of
which are faithfully and stunningly recreated on a spirited,
snorting horse that is caught up in the excitement of the
drum beat. This unique creation by a Virginia artist won The
People’s Choice Award in the national competition, "The
Native Art of Horse Painting." - Resin - Measures 9.5"
- Artist: Devon Archer - Only Two Available.
Sacred
Reflections of Time
Painted Pony Closed Edition In her artistic creations, this Arkansas artist of
Cherokee descent (her Indian name is Silver Fox) strives to
capture the Native American’s respect for the sacredness
and beauty of Mother Earth, the colorful legends handed down
from generation to generation, and the love and close bond
that was shared with the horse. "(Sacred Reflections)
is my Spirit Horse and Peace Pony. She carries an Eagle on
her shield, a Buffalo on her Pipe and bag, a Coyote on her
quiver and a Bear Paw on the smaller drum. These are the Guardians
of the four major directions, and they are also great teachers."
Resin Measures 6" - Artist: Joani Jiannine.
During
the first half of the twentieth century, parades and horse
shows held in conjunction with rodeos, fiestas and fairs throughout
the West fueled a demand for fancy, embroidered saddlery.
Elegant, silver-mounted parade saddles, carved with floral
and figural motifs, and with matching bridles, martingales
and breast collars, were perceived as exquisite works of art.
"Silverado," a customized interpretation of this
flashy tradition.
This Painted Pony represents both the male and female lifestyle
of the Plains Indian People, as rendered by the acclaimed
Cherokee father and daughter artists, Bill and Traci Rabbit.
On Side 1, Bill depicts the ultimate warrior – his profile
accompanied by symbols that tell the dramatic story of his
many victories. On Side 2, Traci depicts the grace, strength
and determination of women in Native society – a sun
radiating healing beams, her dress signifying her skill at
beading and design, a buffalo hunt in the background relating
the importance of both the buffalo and the horse to Native
Americans.
ArtChix
Magazine
Cover Story On Painted Ponies
With Tribal Impressions Photos
By Ralph Thomas
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