Man/Horsepower
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 asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Daniel J. McCa...
Beauty. Very powerful. Terrific details. Super work!
Tahnja replied
Thanks heaps!
gaylene
gorgeous!!!!
Carlos Teófilo
Wonderful.
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
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
Your welcome , your style is really coming through.
Gaurav Dhup
Beautiful piece of work!
Ilunia Felczer
excellent work Tahnja….
Tahnja replied
Thanks so much beautiful Ilunia!
Seth Weaver
A beautiful composition.
Tahnja replied
aww thanks Seth!
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
Cool work!
Tahnja replied
Hi Mark! Thought you might like my concept, hehehe. I be LOVING your work my friend!
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
beautiful composition.
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
That’s a truly beautiful compliment. Thank you so much!!!
Dawnsky2
That is a powerful piece, the detail is super, love it :)
Bonnie Comella
Wow-
I love your lines and color—very dramatic and expressive. So gorgeous!!!jaycee
Very talented I must say “)
helene ruiz
nice!
Renate Dartois
fantastic creation…..
fairylover17
WOW!!This is incredible Tahnja!
Tahnja replied
thank you so much oh fairy lady,hehehe
Dan Shalloe
Gosh, that is one powerful image. The strength and beauty of equus juxtaposed with the strength and beauty of man.
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
Wow,wow, wow. i am really imkpressed with your work. you are a true artist. it is me to learn from you.
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 Ha...
Very moody, yet so very powerful!!! BRILLIANT work!!
Tahnja replied
Thank you so much Carol, that’s so very kind of you
amarica
Beautiful work Tahnja
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
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
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
WELL DONE ! ” A means of world locomotion …......... ” CHAPEAU TO YOU !
Maya -
Awesome painting! Very masculine.
Tahnja replied
it is, I thought so too hehehe. Thanks Maya!
janeymac
So sexy!
Tahnja replied
hehehe, thanks so much
Marny Barnes
OMG…both forms in this image are incredible!! Such power and beauty!
Tahnja
your work is incredible Marny! Thank you so much for viewing mine…am so grateful for your time and appreciation
jean-michel ma...
beautiful painting…i loooove it…!!!
dawndavies
wonderful fine art well done dawn
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
Very very beautiful Tahnja!!!!!!
Theresa Rankin
So beautiful Tahnja!! You are a talent!
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
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
I thought I recognised that face! :)
Brilliant work Tahnja!
Maria Murphy
OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cherokee
fantastic work:)
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
great work !!!!
Tahnja replied
thank you so much
PennyEdwardes
My GOD Tahnja!!! This is just so beautiful….it takes my breath away! WOW!!
Tahnja replied
thank u Penny!
Mariaan Krog A...
The finished painting looks awesome Tahnja! Sorry I have not commented earlier, been inactive for a while!
Sandra Fisher
Wonderful work, you are very talented.
Kenny Gulley Jr.
wow your amazing!
Tahnja replied
thank you most kindly Kenny!
Karen Cougan
wow you would have to be happy with that …........both of you…........wonderful
xkc
lucretia
how did i miss this when ihave looked before this is lovely x
Rosina Lamberti
Beautiful piece of work!
Tahnja replied
thank you so much!
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
wonderful work, beautiful comp well done
Michelle Boyer
Fantastic work
Tahnja replied
thanks heaps Michelle!
margpie
this is superb, in fact all your work is, you have great flair, and your style is excellent :)
Angel Gold
This is beautiful.
julie08
WOW – great:)
Michael J Armijo
Excellent portraiture…I love it. :)
Tahnja replied
Thank you so much Michael! Thanks for the add too
FAIRIEWOMAN1
Wow! This is like something out of a Greek myth. He’s almost a centaur himself. Nice work, very well done.
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
nicely done!
Deb Gillett
Really clever lights in this- you go girl!
Tahnja replied
thanks so much Deb, you are so kind!
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
just brillant!!!!
Romo
Fantastic:)
Roz McQuillan
Love both the heads! Well done.
PrairieRose
What a brilliant combination Tahnja….....two very powerful subjects….....your artistry is divine Hon! Cheers, Rose x
Tahnja
Thanks so much Rose! You’re a GEM!!!
Alan Findlater
excellent work well done
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
amazing work! congrats on the Feature! great composition, wonderful tonality.
TerraChild
gorgeous
Tahnja replied
awww, thanks so much Terra
Joanne Bradley
Marvelous work! Congrats on homepage feature!
DiEtte Henderson
This is a stuning image.
Mui-Ling Teh
Wow homepage, congrats!
valzart
Oh glorious work hun and Big congratz for your feature on the home page woot! ;} hugglez
Steven Novak
Congrats on the home page Tahnja!
ArtGenovee
it looks phenomenal, great the colours on the man too
Robin Brown
Congrats Tahnja, home page feature!! well deserved. XX
Dawne Olson
This is so RAW and inspiring… amazing piece of art!
jaycee
Wooooo whoooooo front page awesome.and well deserved :)
Tahnja replied
Thank you darling!
lucretia
hey there, look at you on the front page and all! Good job T, i love this picture x
PPPhotoArt
WOW this is just a stunning artwork, very powerful and sexy!!!! congrats on home page, wonderful job
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
Beautiful – I love the background in this one.
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
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
Awesome work!
Karen McLain
Beautiful-I really like this one!
SilverVisionz
Powerful and sensational!
krafty
Wow…words evede me Tahnja…this is a real beauty…Bravo Hun.xxxxxxxxxxx
Tahnja replied
hugz, thanks beautiful lady!
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
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
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
awesome work ! yes, raw emotions… a bit of magic… lovely colors standing out
Tahnja replied
thank yee loads!
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
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
absolutely gorgeous!!!
Tahnja replied
thank you so much for stopping by Adrena
George Woodcock
simply amazing!
Tahnja replied
aww thanks mate!
louisegreen
Woohoo Tahnja, congrats on your feature in the Equine Art & Photography!!
Tahnja replied
Thank you my beautiful friend
rightasrain
Fabulous! I love the background too – it shows up in a few of your paintings. Lovely!
Barbara Glatzeder
this is gorgeous, Tahnja!!
Tahnja replied
Thank you dear Barbara! It’s one of my fav’s too
quigonjim
Fantastic, love it : )
Tahnja replied
Thank you so much!
pepper08
Brilliant piece!
Tahnja replied
Thank you Pepper. Much appreciated
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
This is really nice!
Tahnja replied
Thank you very much, I really appreciate that
Trudi's Images...
Stunning work !
Tahnja replied
Thank you so much Trudi!
Diane Swarts
now thats what I am talking about! whew! Awesome!
Tahnja replied
hehehehe…..not bad eh? lol…Thanks Diane!
Gail Bridger
Beauteous
Tahnja replied 13 days ago
Thanks so much! So sorry I missed your comment…..God bless
Sharon Mau 13 days ago
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 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