Man/Horsepower

Tahnja

Man/Horsepower

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Rendered in acrylic on canvas board.

Many thanks to photographer and fellow RedBubbler Mr Tony Ryan for the gracious permission to use his self portrait as my reference image.

Thanks to Tony’s support and belief in my talent I am inspired by his phenomenal talent to become a better artist and to express raw beauty, innocence and power such as I did in this work.

I plan on more works with this feeling incorporating the beautiful human form and the raw magic and power of animals.


Man/Horsepower belongs to the following groups:

# 1 ARTISTS OF REDBUBBLE , 1 on 1: The Fine Art of Portraiture , 4 Winners Only, Acrylic Painting, All the Colors of the Rainbow, Back In Black ( sorry~NO PHOTOGRAPHY), Equine Art and Photography, Fine Arts, German Artists, Horse and Rider , Illawarra , Impressionism Café, Impressionist Art, Men Appreciation, Painters In Modern Times, Realist Traditional Art, Solo Exhibition, The true beauty, Vibrant and Vivid Color and Vibration in Art and Verse - VAVoom! Available for sale as

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Man/Horsepower by Tahnja
Man/Horsepower by Tahnja
  • Daniel J. McCauley IV

    Daniel J. McCa...

    Beauty. Very powerful. Terrific details. Super work!

  • Tahnja replied

    Thanks heaps!

  • gaylene

    gaylene

    gorgeous!!!!

  • Carlos Teófilo

    Carlos Teófilo

    Wonderful.

  • Robin Brown

    Robin Brown

    Hey Tahnja, he’s nekid!! At this time of year the poor horse should at least have a blanket!!
    Gorgeous painting!! x

  • Tahnja replied

    hahahaha, good one my friend!

  • Helen  Tyralik

    Helen Tyralik

    Tahnja, this is awesome work, like how you have used the background color through into the foreground it looks fantastic, well done

  • Tahnja replied

    Hi Helen! I’m working really hard to learn how to make this style work well and Tony has helped too. Thanks so much Helen! All the support and insights help me so much

  • Helen  Tyralik

    Helen Tyralik

    Your welcome , your style is really coming through.

  • Gaurav Dhup

    Gaurav Dhup

    Beautiful piece of work!

  • Ilunia Felczer

    Ilunia Felczer

    excellent work Tahnja….

  • Tahnja replied

    Thanks so much beautiful Ilunia!

  • Seth  Weaver

    Seth Weaver

    A beautiful composition.

  • Tahnja replied

    aww thanks Seth!

  • Mui-Ling Teh

    Mui-Ling Teh

    Maybe you should put this in the “Creative Inspirations” group which Tony is moderating; I love how you’ve captured the animal instinct in your painting. This reminds me of a project I had in my last school semestre called “The Symbol and Wild Building”. For that groups were assigned an animal and a symbol; and we had to create an installation on the school site which expressed the significance and essence of the symbol and the animal. My group was assigned the elephant and the roof. If you are interested, please feel free to see the documentation of our projects at:

    http://www.cyber-courier.com/mteh/menu/architecture/design/symbol/index.htm

  • Tahnja replied

    Hi Mui Ling, yeah, I have added it to the creative inspirations group but am waiting for Tony to approve or not. He’s busy too, hehe.

    Thank you so much for the added information on the study group! That helps a lot. Hugs…

  • Mark Peterson

    Mark Peterson

    Cool work!

  • Tahnja replied

    Hi Mark! Thought you might like my concept, hehehe. I be LOVING your work my friend!

  • Patricia Anne McCarty

    Patricia Anne ...

    He HOT heehee nice work!

  • Tahnja replied

    ya think? HAHAH!!! Ohh but I didn’t say that, I just thought it lol!!! He’s an awesome guy, really. I am honoured to have the priviledge of working with him

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    beautiful composition.

  • Tony Ryan

    Tony Ryan

    Hi Tahnja,

    I think you have done a wonderful job with this creation. I love the blending of all the facets and think you have enhanced the photograph to be far more beautiful and powerful than it originally was.

  • Tahnja

    Tahnja

    That’s a truly beautiful compliment. Thank you so much!!!

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    That is a powerful piece, the detail is super, love it :)

  • Bonnie Comella

    Bonnie Comella

    Wow-I love your lines and color—very dramatic and expressive. So gorgeous!!!

  • jaycee

    jaycee

    Very talented I must say “)

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz

    nice!

  • Renate  Dartois

    Renate Dartois

    fantastic creation…..

  • fairylover17

    fairylover17

    WOW!!This is incredible Tahnja!

  • Tahnja replied

    thank you so much oh fairy lady,hehehe

  • Dan Shalloe

    Dan Shalloe

    Gosh, that is one powerful image. The strength and beauty of equus juxtaposed with the strength and beauty of man.

  • butchart

    butchart

    beautiful…compelling work…...... and quite a sexy rendering as well….....b

  • Tahnja replied

    Thank you so much. I’m so glad you have seen this work of mine. I am particularly fond of this one

  • Hidemi Tada

    Hidemi Tada

    Wow,wow, wow. i am really imkpressed with your work. you are a true artist. it is me to learn from you.

  • Gene Praag

    Gene Praag

    Stunning work of art.. The detail is amazing!

  • Tahnja replied

    thank you so much Gene, I am honoured that you added me as well

  • Carol & Kev Haberle

    Carol & Kev Ha...

    Very moody, yet so very powerful!!! BRILLIANT work!!

  • Tahnja replied

    Thank you so much Carol, that’s so very kind of you

  • amarica

    amarica

    Beautiful work Tahnja

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Beautiful artwork. My wife and I have an alternate Health store and we have many sets of images like these on display. This is just a beautiful piece of art, congratulations. Thanks for dropping by and commenting.

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer

    WoooooooW…that is one tremendously powerful acrylic…very very well done…love the mood!

  • Tahnja replied

    thanks heaps! yeah, I am particularly fond of this myself

  • RDRiccoboni

    RDRiccoboni

    Very well done indeed, beautiful composition and color choice

  • Tahnja replied

    thank you so much. I worked really hard on this and can’t wait to render more in this series. Will be working on quite a few with this feeling and movement

  • silencieux

    silencieux

    WELL DONE ! ” A means of world locomotion …......... ” CHAPEAU TO YOU !

  • Maya -

    Maya -

    Awesome painting! Very masculine.

  • Tahnja replied

    it is, I thought so too hehehe. Thanks Maya!

  • janeymac

    janeymac

    So sexy!

  • Tahnja replied

    hehehe, thanks so much

  • Marny Barnes

    Marny Barnes

    OMG…both forms in this image are incredible!! Such power and beauty!

  • Tahnja

    Tahnja

    your work is incredible Marny! Thank you so much for viewing mine…am so grateful for your time and appreciation

  • jean-michel macias

    jean-michel ma...

    beautiful painting…i loooove it…!!!

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    wonderful fine art well done dawn

  • Steven Novak

    Steven Novak

    It annoys me how good of a painter you are. (Yes, I admit it…I’m jealous) ;)

  • Tahnja replied

    now you have NO reason to be jealous dear Steven. I’m just a student in the world of art and still have so very much yet to learn. I thank you for your support as it helps me in so many ways

  • Marinella  Owens

    Marinella Owens

    Very very beautiful Tahnja!!!!!!

  • Theresa Rankin

    Theresa Rankin

    So beautiful Tahnja!! You are a talent!

  • Olga van Dijk

    Olga van Dijk

    That was very kind of Tony indeed, dear Tahnkja! YOU transformed it into an awesome and mesmerizing hot painting! Love and Light, Olga

  • Olga van Dijk

    Olga van Dijk

    There’s no portfolio of Toni found… where do I look for it, Tahnja?Love and Light, Olga

  • Tahnja replied

    Tony Ryan, he commented above so you can click on his profile hun

  • dimarie

    dimarie

    I thought I recognised that face! :)
    Brilliant work Tahnja!

  • Maria Murphy

    Maria Murphy

    OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • cherokee

    cherokee

    fantastic work:)

  • amarica

    amarica

    Tony is gorgeous and so is the horse, powerful beauty, great work Tahnja

  • Tahnja replied

    thank you most graciously for such wonderful comments!

  • Warrior

    Warrior

    great work !!!!

  • Tahnja replied

    thank you so much

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    My GOD Tahnja!!! This is just so beautiful….it takes my breath away! WOW!!

  • Tahnja replied

    thank u Penny!

  • Mariaan Krog Art Portfolio

    Mariaan Krog A...

    The finished painting looks awesome Tahnja! Sorry I have not commented earlier, been inactive for a while!

  • Sandra Fisher

    Sandra Fisher

    Wonderful work, you are very talented.

  • Kenny Gulley Jr.

    Kenny Gulley Jr.

    wow your amazing!

  • Tahnja replied

    thank you most kindly Kenny!

  • Karen Cougan

    Karen Cougan

    wow you would have to be happy with that …........both of you…........wonderful
    xkc

  • lucretia

    lucretia

    how did i miss this when ihave looked before this is lovely x

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    Beautiful piece of work!

  • Tahnja replied

    thank you so much!

  • louisegreen

    louisegreen

    Very cool….& kinda hot too, well done. Love the Friesian!

  • Tahnja replied

    hehehe, yup, he’s a lovely Friesian isn’t he? Oh and Tony isn’t bad either hahahah. Thanks heaps Lousie

  • Kathryn Potempski

    Kathryn Potempski

    wonderful work, beautiful comp well done

  • Michelle Boyer

    Michelle Boyer

    Fantastic work

  • Tahnja replied

    thanks heaps Michelle!

  • margpie

    margpie

    this is superb, in fact all your work is, you have great flair, and your style is excellent :)

  • Angel Gold

    Angel Gold

    This is beautiful.

  • julie08

    julie08

    WOW – great:)

  • Michael J Armijo

    Michael J Armijo

    Excellent portraiture…I love it. :)

  • Tahnja replied

    Thank you so much Michael! Thanks for the add too

  • FAIRIEWOMAN1

    FAIRIEWOMAN1

    Wow! This is like something out of a Greek myth. He’s almost a centaur himself. Nice work, very well done.

  • Tahnja

    Tahnja

    Oh Helena! Thank you so much for visiting my page and liking my work here. I am deeply humbled and very grateful

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz

    nicely done!

  • Deb Gillett

    Deb Gillett

    Really clever lights in this- you go girl!

  • Tahnja replied

    thanks so much Deb, you are so kind!

  • Larry Varley

    Larry Varley

    Excellent portrait, I’m sure Tony would have been pleased with this!

  • Tahnja replied

    Hi Larry! Thank you so much for stopping by and yes, he really loves this painting which makes me so happy!

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    just brillant!!!!

  • Romo

    Romo

    Fantastic:)

  • Roz McQuillan

    Roz McQuillan

    Love both the heads! Well done.

  • PrairieRose

    PrairieRose

    What a brilliant combination Tahnja….....two very powerful subjects….....your artistry is divine Hon! Cheers, Rose x

  • Tahnja

    Tahnja

    Thanks so much Rose! You’re a GEM!!!

  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater

    excellent work well done

  • colorblind

    colorblind

    dynamic
    superb
    and
    well done
    congrats for being on the home page featured
    loving the color in the skin tone
    and loving the background
    and look how they stare off …wonderful work

  • Tahnja replied

    Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. I am very grateful

  • darkestartist

    darkestartist

    amazing work! congrats on the Feature! great composition, wonderful tonality.

  • TerraChild

    TerraChild

    gorgeous

  • Tahnja replied

    awww, thanks so much Terra

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Marvelous work! Congrats on homepage feature!

  • DiEtte Henderson

    DiEtte Henderson

    This is a stuning image.

  • Mui-Ling Teh

    Mui-Ling Teh

    Wow homepage, congrats!

  • valzart

    valzart

    Oh glorious work hun and Big congratz for your feature on the home page woot! ;} hugglez

  • Steven Novak

    Steven Novak

    Congrats on the home page Tahnja!

  • ArtGenovee

    ArtGenovee

    it looks phenomenal, great the colours on the man too

  • Robin Brown

    Robin Brown

    Congrats Tahnja, home page feature!! well deserved. XX

  • Dawne Olson

    Dawne Olson

    This is so RAW and inspiring… amazing piece of art!

  • jaycee

    jaycee

    Wooooo whoooooo front page awesome.and well deserved :)

  • Tahnja replied

    Thank you darling!

  • lucretia

    lucretia

    hey there, look at you on the front page and all! Good job T, i love this picture x

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    WOW this is just a stunning artwork, very powerful and sexy!!!! congrats on home page, wonderful job

  • sharra

    sharra

    even though im gay, i must say that some men are just meant to be painted….what a gorgeous body you have painted….

  • Tahnja replied

    that is truly a most beautiful compliment and he does look wonderful. I had an awesome photo to work from which really made all the difference

  • Firedrake

    Firedrake

    Beautiful – I love the background in this one.

  • Ciska

    Ciska

    You are Extremely talented, you have painted such a powerful and mesmerizing piece, and your lights are fantastic so is your details. LOVE IT!!!!

  • Tahnja replied

    Thank you so much Ciska, I am so blessed to have been introduced to your work. I love your passion for movement and emotion.

    Thank you so much for commenting on my work. You have made my day q:0)

  • adgray

    adgray

    STUNNING!
    Man and horse – what else would a woman want?
    Gorgeous art girl
    No wonder it’s so popular!
    Bravo! ♥

  • Tahnja replied

    thank you so much! I am very humbled and deeply grateful for your comment

  • Emily Peak

    Emily Peak

    Awesome work!

  • Karen McLain

    Karen McLain

    Beautiful-I really like this one!

  • SilverVisionz

    SilverVisionz

    Powerful and sensational!

  • krafty

    krafty

    Wow…words evede me Tahnja…this is a real beauty…Bravo Hun.xxxxxxxxxxx

  • Tahnja replied

    hugz, thanks beautiful lady!

  • Tania  Donald

    Tania Donald

    wow this is dazzling and powerful. love the background too.. : D

  • Tahnja replied

    So wonderful to hear from you my amazing artistic friend! Thank you for your most kind comment

  • Dani Dreyer

    Dani Dreyer

    Wow Tahnja, you are super talented, this is amazing, love the shadow areas and that amazing background!!

  • Tahnja replied

    aww Thanks Dani! I love working on my backgrounds to compliment and really bring out the main figures q:o)

  • Von McKnelly

    Von McKnelly

    I knew I’d see that face somewhere before….Tony’s face not the horse. lol
    Talented is an understatement. (you not Tony although he’s talented as well)

  • Tahnja replied

    awwww lol. Thank you so much Von! What a pleasure to have you visit my gallery

  • Aimelle

    Aimelle

    awesome work ! yes, raw emotions… a bit of magic… lovely colors standing out

  • Tahnja replied

    thank yee loads!

  • David J. Vanderpool

    David J. Vande...

    Your work is excellent! Tony has allowed me to use is photos as well….. Great guy!

  • Tahnja replied

    That’s exciting too David! LOVE your work, so very brilliant. Thank you so much for stopping by to appreciate this piece, there will be more on the way….q:o)

  • Cherie Dirksen

    Cherie Dirksen

    Wow, Tahnja! This is awesome, I love your use of colour in his skin tones…beautiful!

  • Tahnja replied

    i’m thrilled you stopped by Cherie, thank you so very much!

  • Adrena87

    Adrena87

    absolutely gorgeous!!!

  • Tahnja replied

    thank you so much for stopping by Adrena

  • George Woodcock

    George Woodcock

    simply amazing!

  • Tahnja replied

    aww thanks mate!

  • louisegreen

    louisegreen

    Woohoo Tahnja, congrats on your feature in the Equine Art & Photography!!

  • Tahnja replied

    Thank you my beautiful friend

  • rightasrain

    rightasrain

    Fabulous! I love the background too – it shows up in a few of your paintings. Lovely!

  • Barbara Glatzeder

    Barbara Glatzeder

    this is gorgeous, Tahnja!!

  • Tahnja replied

    Thank you dear Barbara! It’s one of my fav’s too

  • quigonjim

    quigonjim

    Fantastic, love it : )

  • Tahnja replied

    Thank you so much!

  • pepper08

    pepper08

    Brilliant piece!

  • Tahnja replied

    Thank you Pepper. Much appreciated

  • Spraven

    Spraven

    Excellent piece and yes the bound between man and beast is a special one and you have showed it here in shining colours friend!!! Great work!!! Def a fav friend!!

  • Tahnja replied

    Thank you for your really wonderful compliment

  • AnGeLLe

    AnGeLLe

    This is really nice!

  • Tahnja replied

    Thank you very much, I really appreciate that

  • Trudi's Images { On Hols ! }

    Trudi's Images...

    Stunning work !

  • Tahnja replied

    Thank you so much Trudi!

  • Diane  Swarts

    Diane Swarts

    now thats what I am talking about! whew! Awesome!

  • Tahnja replied

    hehehehe…..not bad eh? lol…Thanks Diane!

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    Beauteous

  • Tahnja replied 13 days ago

    Thanks so much! So sorry I missed your comment…..God bless

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau 13 days ago

    Congratulations on your feature today in Impressionist Art

    Aloha ‘oe,
    Sharon
    03 November 2009

  • Tahnja replied 13 days ago

    Wow, two in a short time…thank you so much Sharon, with the vast array of stunning impressionists in this group I am deeply humbled that you would consider my work good enough to feature, THANK YOU!!!!!

  • maria paterson

    maria paterson 13 days ago

    great work! very dynamic

  • Tahnja replied 13 days ago

    Hi Maria!!!! Oh gee, thank you so much. I still really ,really love this painting

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