Capturing presence, not just form…

Commissioning a portrait is an intimate and collaborative experience. My intention is not simply to recreate an image, but to honour the essence of your horse — their personality, presence, and the quiet relationship you share.

Each piece is created slowly and with care, allowing space for connection, intuition, and refinement.

Step 1: Initial Enquiry

To begin, please reach out via the contact form or email with a brief introduction to your horse and what you’re envisioning. You don’t need to have all the details figured out — we’ll explore that together.

I welcome stories, memories, and anything you feel is important to share.

Step 2: Reference Images & In-person Visits

Whenever possible, I prefer to take the reference photographs myself. Meeting your horse in person — and spending time with both horse and owner — allows me to truly understand their personality, presence, and individual quirks. These quiet details often become the heart of the finished portrait.

I’m happy to travel within three hours of my home at no additional cost to photograph your horse and connect in person. For longer distances, travel can be arranged for an additional fee, or you’re welcome to provide your own reference images.

If you choose to supply photographs, they must be of a high enough quality to clearly capture expression, eye detail, and natural posture. I’m always happy to offer guidance on selecting or taking suitable images to ensure the best possible outcome.

Whether created from time spent together in person or from carefully chosen photographs, each portrait is approached with the same intention — to capture presence, not just form.

Once references are received, we’ll discuss:

• Size and medium
• Composition and background preferences
• Timeline and availability

Memorial Commissions

Creating a portrait for a horse who has passed is a profound and tender process. These commissions are approached with extra care, sensitivity, and respect for both the horse and the person grieving their loss.

When working on memorial pieces, I take time to listen — to stories, memories, and the quiet details that made your horse who they were. My intention is always the same: to honour their presence and the bond you shared.

Memorial commissions are welcomed and given the space they deserve. Timelines may be slightly more flexible to allow the process to unfold gently, without pressure or urgency.

If you are unsure whether you are ready, please know there is no expectation — only an open invitation when the time feels right.

Step 3: Booking Your Commission

A deposit is required to secure your place in my commission calendar. Once received, your project is officially booked, and I begin the creative process.

Because each piece is created individually, I accept a limited number of commissions at a time.

Step 4: Creation

This is where the magic unfolds.

I work intuitively, guided by years of lived experience with horses and a deep respect for their individuality. Throughout the process, I remain attentive to subtle details — the intelligence in the eyes, the softness or strength of expression — allowing the portrait to emerge organically.

Progress updates may be shared when appropriate, though much of the work happens quietly in the studio, where focus and presence are essential.

Step 5: Completion & Delivery

Whenever possible, I prefer to handover finished portraits in person. This allows the work to be experienced as it was intended, and offers a quiet moment of completion and connection. Clients are welcome to travel to me, or I can travel to you — with a travel fee applying for journeys beyond three hours from my home.

If the artwork needs to be shipped, it is generally safest to do so unframed, ensuring the piece arrives securely and without risk.

That said, the best final result is achieved when I organise the framing myself. I work with high-quality, archival materials chosen to both protect the artwork and enhance the portrait visually. Framing can be arranged by request and is highly recommended for a timeless, finished presentation.

Whether delivered in person or carefully packaged for shipment, each piece is handled with the same care and respect given throughout the creative process.

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A Note on Intentional Creation

My life off-grid in the Arizona high desert shapes both my pace and my practice. I choose quality over quantity, presence over production. This means commissions are limited, and timelines reflect the care given to each piece.

If you are seeking art created with depth, respect, and quiet attention — you are in the right place.

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Begin Your Commission

If you feel called to create a portrait together, I would love to hear from you.

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