My paintings are inspired by my lifelong involvement and interest in equine and the sport of equestrian. Much of my inspiration today comes from the relationship with my own horse, Umbra - a gentle, caring and loyal soul who has truly become my heart horse. Like people, every horse has an individual personality and unique characteristics that make them different from one another.
Through my work, I create an emotionally rooted portrayal of the animal’s individual beauty and personality. Capturing these qualities within my work allows me to fully bring each individual subject to life. My paintings create something emotionally anchored, that allows viewers to contemplate horses from a different perspective and in a contextual lens which contrasts how they are usually depicted.
I work primarily with oil paint on wood panel or canvas/linen surfaces. My paintings tend to vary in size, ranging from 8 x 10" to life sized, and possibly even larger.
