My life long passion for horses is something I was born with. I can't remember a time where I was not drawing, or photographing horses. My first rides as a small child were with my mom holding me on a horse named "Horse". Growing up in Hollywood, there were plenty of excursions to Griffith Park Stables and weekends at my dads filled with riding his Arabian mare. Visits to the home of the famous stunt man Yakima Canutt had me in awe, looking at the parade saddles and hearing his stories...Though I have ridden since I could walk, I thought I would spend my entire life ...NOT OWNING MY OWN HORSE.
Many years later my husband asked me what I wanted out of my life. Besides being married to him, I wanted a ranch and horses. Be careful what you wish for! Within a year we owned a beautiful ranch in Weatherford, Texas and not long after, horses!
I am truly blessed as I watch from my studio and watch our colt Murphy play with his herd mates. He is my special soul mate with hooves. I love Natural Horsemanship, and follow many different methods. The level of trust and communication one can have with a horse is humbling.
My passion for painting and photography is the inspiration for this web site, Murphy gave it it's name as he is really blue.
I have been creating for over 35 years using many different styles. I like to paint with all media whether it be watercolor, oils or airbrush. I am also a master goldsmith, and bronze sculptor.
I love photography, and use it as a basis for all of my artwork. I bought my first professional 35mm camera in the early 80's. Technology is awesome with the invention of the digital camera. I currently shoot with a Nikon D3/D2x and Nikon ED pro lenses 18-35mm,18-55mm,24-70mm,70-200mm,200-400mm. I never leave home without a camera in the car. You never know what adventures you may have.