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\"\"<\/a>A colorful collection of artistically painted horses is making its way around Santa Ynez (santaynezchamber.org<\/a>), thanks to a collaboration between the community\u2019s chamber of commerce and a team of local artists. Each of the nearly life-size plywood cutouts has its own personality and aesthetic. One, titled, Beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, bears a landscape designed by Maryvonne LaParli\u00e8re<\/a>. Another, by Laurie Owens, takes cues from 1960s pop art flowers. A third, painted by 12-year-old artist Faith Ortega, is adorned with Chumash-inspired symbols.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was happily surprised at how unique each one is,\u201d says Linda Small, executive director of the Santa Ynez Chamber of Commerce, who came up with the idea and plans to keep the horses on display through the fall. \u201cWe just wanted something joyful to inspire people to smile as they drive or walk around town.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Originally published in the September 2021 issue of 805 Living Magazine<\/em><\/a>. Cover photo by Gary Moss. To see the story as it originally appeared click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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