{"title":"Richard Thackham","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRichard Thackham was born in Buckinghamshire in 1966 and initially embarked on a career as a commercial photographer, dedicating much of his working life to running his own company and serving numerous prestigious clients in the world of advertising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn recent years, Richard has returned to his first love, painting, a passion he has had for as far back as he can remember. His artistic style has undergone considerable transformation throughout the years, yet his commitment to the craft of oil paint and equine subjects has remained unwavering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRecently, Richard has begun experimenting with mixed media, allowing him to create layered compositions that are ultimately completed with oil paint. Now based in Gloucestershire, Richard is currently engaged in producing exquisite works centred around the horse. He prefers to clarify his thought process before approaching the canvas. Once this is established, he works directly to the canvas. Utilising a fluid and expressive technique along with a thoughtfully selected colour palette, his goal is to capture movement, strength, vitality, and elegance, all of which encompasses the horse. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHis paintings will be exhibited for the first time by Equestrian Art International throughout 2026 both here in the UK and internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"by-a-nose","title":"By a Nose","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e'By A Nose'\u003c\/em\u003e painted by \u003cem\u003eRichard Thackham\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"163\" data-start=\"160\"\u003eOil on linen canvas | 59 cm x 69 cm (23 inches x 27 inches) | F\u003cspan\u003eramed tray style in matt black wood\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRichard Thackham’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBy a Nose\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures the split‑second drama of a race decided in the final stride. The horse is stretched to full extension, muscles taut, while the jockey leans low in a determined drive for the line. 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The galloping horse feels powerful yet fluid, its stride opened up as the jockey folds low in a forward‑driving line. 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The horse stands in profile, its pale, textured form catching the last glow of the day, while the bold red and green fields behind it create a striking, almost meditative contrast.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThackham’s loose, dripping brushwork gives the piece a sense of stillness touched by atmosphere, as if the fading sky is settling gently around the animal.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Equestrian Art UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57526769549647,"sku":null,"price":1390.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/7128\/6351\/files\/EveningSky21778.jpg?v=1776775094"},{"product_id":"evening-sky-copy","title":"Mid Swing","description":"\u003cdiv data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e'Mid Swing' oil and acrylic on linen canvas, framed tray style in white wood, 25\" x 19\" ( 64 cm x 48 cm).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRichard Thackham’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMid Swing\u003c\/i\u003e catches the exact heartbeat of polo at full tilt. The rider is twisted into that decisive, athletic arc of the mallet swing, while the horse drives forward with coiled strength and urgency. Thackham’s energetic brushwork and bold contrasts make the moment feel raw and immediate, as if the whole scene is vibrating with speed, focus and competitive fire.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Equestrian Art UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57526844555599,"sku":null,"price":1425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/7128\/6351\/files\/MidSwing21773.jpg?v=1776775333"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/7128\/6351\/collections\/By_a_Nose_21782.jpg?v=1776767090","url":"https:\/\/www.equestrianartuk.com\/collections\/richard-thackham.oembed","provider":"Equestrian Art UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}