MEET THE ARTIST
Years of riding and showing influence the way I interpret movement, personality, and conformation. The result is work that feels true to the horse and integrates naturally into any equestrian-inspired space.
An Equestrian's Perspective
AN EXPERIENCED EYE FOR THE HORSE
BIO
Growing up outside of Rochester, New York, horses were at the center of my early life. As a teenager, I spent my days showing, training, and selling young horses, caring for them at the stables, and riding with some of the nation’s top trainers. I competed in the Medal and Maclay finals and at shows throughout the Northeast and Wellington, Florida, gaining a deep, firsthand understanding of horsemanship, discipline, and partnership.
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When I wasn’t at the stables, I was in the art room. Still, like many creatives, I believed I needed to pursue a “real job,” leading me to study liberal arts and business rather than attend art school.
In the early 2000s, I lived in the Boston area, exercising and schooling horses for several stables before eventually relocating to San Diego, California. On the West Coast, entrepreneurship became my focus. I continued working with horses part-time while building a professional career that blended creativity, leadership, and business.
Nearly twenty years after stepping away from the easel, I returned to painting with clarity and purpose—recognizing that all of my experiences had quietly prepared me for this work. I’ve studied with many talented artists in the San Diego area and through online coursework. I’m deeply grateful to create art every day—bringing meaning, beauty, and joy to others.
Fun Facts
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I don't have a favorite color; I love all of them.
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I’m borderline millennial but identify as gen X, drive a manual transmission, and prefer talking to texting.
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I enjoy cooking. I’m 100% gluten free and love dark chocolate.
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Fitness is important to me for physical and mental health. In addition to riding, I lift weights 2-3 times per week.
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I also love TAKING art classes, learning new skills, and meeting new friends.
Society for Artistic Integrity
The Society for Artistic Integrity (SAI) is a membership platform and professional community for artists who choose to create without the use of generative Artificial Intelligence. SAI was founded to support and connect artists who are committed to preserving human creativity, craftsmanship, and authenticity in their work.
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I created SAI after facing an ethical dilemma while working on a complex custom project for a corporate client. Confronted with questions about the role of AI in the creative process, I realized there was a need for a space where artists could uphold traditional artistic values, exchange ideas, and find support in maintaining integrity in their work.
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SAI provides resources, guidance, and a community for artists who value skill, originality, and the human touch. Our mission is to champion creativity that is fully authored by the artist, offering both inspiration and accountability for those committed to ethical, hands-on artistic practice.
Artist Statement
As a professional oil painter, I create Contemporary Equine Art inspired by a lifetime with horses. As both an equestrian and an artist, I bring firsthand knowledge of the horse to every painting. Decades spent riding, training, and observing horses in the hunter/jumper ring have given me a deep appreciation for their movement, conformation, expression, and the partnership between horse and rider.
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My painting style is expressive realism, and balances classical methods with painterly brushwork. I use a traditional oil palette to create depth and richness, allowing carefully rendered details to stand alongside looser, more expressive marks. The contrast captures both the physical presence of the horse and the energy that makes each one unique.
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Whether creating a commissioned portrait or an original painting, I focus on the individuality of each horse while celebrating the discipline, athleticism, and partnership at the heart of equestrian sports. My paintings are intended to create an emotional connection that extends beyond the arena.
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Horses continue to inspire me, and through my work I create paintings that resonate with collectors, equestrians, and those who share an appreciation for the horse.