LIFE WITH FADS AND TRENDS – Carmel Rowley As we go through life sooner or later most of us will succumb to a fad, whether it’s the latest fashion, hairstyle or food. Personally, I find fads a fascinating topic. So, … Read More
Sunday Quote of the Week THINK ABOUT CHANGE … Drawing by Willa Frayser – www.facebook.com/WFrayserArtwork “CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, AND YOU CHANGE YOUR WORLD” -Norman Vincent Peale (1898-1993) Every cell in our body is different from the ones a few years … Read More
Heywood Hardy for Thursday Art Day The first paintings I found by Heywood Hardy were mainly hunting and carriage driving and coaching scenes. While I admired these painting it was when I came across the subjects of people and children out and … Read More
THE HORSES OF SAINT MARK’S BASILICA Carmel Rowley What a busy few months, apart from working on my latest book I’ve been sorting through our house and having a thorough clean up. After living in one place for thirty years you … Read More
LOVE YOUR MARES AND STAY CONNECTED Words Carmel Rowley Lately, I’ve had my Arabian mares on my mind – sometimes words fail me to describe how important they are and were in my life. There was an understanding between us … Read More
For Thursday Art-day we enjoy the mythical themed painting “Born of the South Wind” by Willa Frayser www.willafrayserstudio.com “MYTHS BRING THE UNKNOWN INTO RELATION WITH THE KNOWN” Cecil M. Bowra The Purebred Arabian Horse begins a saga with no recorded beginning … Read More
RACING TO PAINT AN ARABIAN DREAM HORSE These days we’re hearing more and more about horse racing, especially, on the new racing program That’s Racing. Fast becoming a favourite. And do you know they’ve even mentioned Arabian racing several times. It’s so exciting to … Read More
IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN – THE MELBOURNE CUP Australian racing’s most prestigious horse racing prize – the Melbourne Cup. In more recent years, the Cup does a tour of the country in the lead-up to the running of the great race, … Read More
THE ARABIAN AS A FUN AND VERSATILE COMPANION The Arabian horse as a fun and versatile companion was the theme for the Arabian display at this year’s Toowoomba Equine Expo held at the fabulous Toowoomba Showgrounds. The three horses presented … Read More
Book Review – THE QUAMBI STUD and Purebred Arabs of Sir James Penn Boucaut [The Path to the Present] By Peter Clarke If I was granted three wishes, one would be used to spend a day with Sir James Penn Boucaut. I’ve … Read More