A Brush with Horses

Description

This high-quality, exquisitely produced book is a celebration of the work of acclaimed equine artist Alister Simpson. Presenting a cross-section of his work, from sketches to watercolours and oils, it reveals the depth of his talent and the breadth of his style. Racehorses featured include Phar Lap, Makybe Diva, Brew, Mahogany, Octagonal and Sunline, to name just a few, while all the excitement of race day is also captured in scenes painted trackside. But Alister is not just at home on the racetrack. A Brush with Horses also includes artworks of mares and foals, horses galloping through streams and across fields, and on the polo field. This is a collection that will appeal to all who love this most noble of animals.

Author description

Alister Simpson has been recognised for three decades as the leading equine artist in New Zealand and Australia and is an invited participating member in the prestigious American Academy of Equine Art. His oil and watercolour paintings are keenly sought after and feature in collections throughout the world. He has received royal commissions for Queen Elizabeth II and also painted Sindabele, one of the late Queen Mother's horses. Other commissions include: the Australian Jockey Club Australian Derby Winners since 1983; the Sydney Turf Club Golden Slipper Winners since 1987; the Victoria Racing Club Australia's Champion Racehorse for nine years; as well as paintings for Gai Waterhouse, Alan Jones, Sir Patrick Hogan and Sheik Rashid Bin HAmdan Al-Nahyan.

Stock Information

General Fields

• ISBN : 9781921497247
• Publisher : Exisle Publishing (Australia)
• Imprint : Exisle Publishing (Australia)
• Publication date : October 2009
• Dimensions : 285mm X 320mm
• Produced in : Australia
• Product Type : books

Special Fields

• Illustrations : full colour artworks
• BIC subject : Nature in art, still life, landscapes & seascapes; Individual artists
• Pages : 100
• Dewey classification : 704.9432
• Bind : Hardback
• Author : Alister Simpson