Sophisticated and Elegant, Julie's equine art portrays the essence of the horse and all of its admirable traits. Custom Commissions Available!
A R T I S T S T A T E M E N T
My work is influenced by everything equine or equestrian inpired: the symbolism, power, history, and beauty connected to the horse and all that encompasses it. I feel the need to revolutionize the idea of the horse in art by offering an alternative to the kitschy attitude it has earned itself. Horses are known for their noble and valiant character where elegance and ruggedness merge. The horse personifies the concept of steel and velvet. Though strong and powerful, it also possesses a gentle and soft nature. I find that assessing this animal through direct and indirect observation helps me to capture the best representations of it. Creating works related to the horse personally encourages me with a positive message that I want to share with people all over the world. Old masters such as George Stubbs, Theodore Gericault, and Rosa Bonheur give me inspiration and I find myself integrating these artists into my work with a modern twist in combination with their use of traditional style. Painting horses is one of the means in which I use to reveal my Christian faith. I believe that I create as a reflection of my Creator. As William Kentridge proposed about artists, and yet another reason as to why I gravitate to the subject of the horse: “We are attracted to the otherness of animals because it says something about the unfathomable otherness in us”
