For the June Equine Exploration class, members of Rainbow’s T.E.t.R.A. equestrian program took a walk on the wild side…of art, that is. The wonderful thing about art is that there are no correct or incorrect methods or assessments, and an individual can create beautiful work (and have fun!) no matter what. During this class, Ranchers had a blast with two particular art projects.
The first project was a look into the art of black and white photography. The class discussed the potential of black and white photography, and the dramatic contracts that can be captured with sunlight and shadows. Furthermore, the class got to experiment with taking photos of their own…of a moving subject! Our Ranch horse, Rubia, got to be the subject of the photographs, and did a wonderful job.
The second project concentrated on sculptures. To get the creative juices flowing, the class spent some time learning about some of the great horse sculptures from around the world. After that, Ranchers had the opportunity to create their own sculptures and paint them. Some Ranchers chose to create realistic-looking horses, while others chose to create fun and festive sculptures.
All in all, each and every Rancher did an excellent job. They worked hard and discovered a little artist inside of them.
