Welcome
Please take your time and have a look around. I hope you enjoy all that you find.
WAOW - Associate Member
American Women Artists - Associate Member
Cowgirl Artists of America - Artisan Member
My Background
Artist statement
My Background
I found art much later in life. Starting with ceramics I quickly moved on to drawing. Having no real training other than some short online, non-graded, classes I consider myself a self-taught artist.
My Mediums
Artist statement
My Background
I use many different mediums, such as color pencils, charcoal, but most of my current pieces are pastels pencils. Photography is also a passion and I use it for most of my reference photos. So be sure to check out that gallery as well.
Artist statement
Artist statement
Artist statement
My work is a tribute to the raw power and quiet grace of performance horses. Using pastel pencils, I aim to capture not only their physical form but the spirit and emotions behind every movement. These animals embody both strength and freedom to their riders and through my art I hope to convey that to the viewer.
A brief about me
My horse story
I grew spending every wish I had for a horse of my own. When that wish finally came true at around 11, I spent every minute after obsessed with learning all I could about my horse and horses in general. I was lucky enough to have some amazing trainers over the years who taught me to push myself to be a better rider. I took all of the lessons, the hours spent competing in FFA Horse Judging and my obsession and used it to my advantage as an artist.
At my core I'm still just a horse crazy girl who enjoys seeing beautiful horses. I'm sure many of you can relate.
You can learn more about me and my art journey on my bio page.
Photo credit Bruce Hatch
My heart horse Bailey (Docs No Hitter) and I, winning one of our many buckles at a local rodeo.
4th Annual Cowgirl GAthering
best in show!
I am so very pleased to announce that Bosal has been awarded Best In Show for the Cowgirl Gathering!
This is such an amazing show with so many incredible pieces and to be selected for this is an honor!
Online Art Show
This year the Cowgirl Gathering is taking their art show digital! This will allow for more chances to view all the amazing works from cowgirl artists around the country!
The Show will run from May 1 - 31 with a VIP Pre-Release on April 25th.
If you find a piece you can't live without you can purchase it right through the website.
Awards & Exhibits
Awards
2018
Redwood Empire Fair - Best in Show - Vivian
2022
Redwood Empire Fair - Best in Division - Tanner
Mendocino County Fair - Best in Division - O Say Can You See
Equus Film and Arts Festival - Winnie Award winner - color pencil - O Say Can You See
2023
Redwood Empire Fair - Best in Division- Dance Her Home
Redwood Empire Fair - Best in Show - Dance Her Home
Mendocino County Fair - Best Two-Dimensional Art - Two Rein
Mendocino County Fair - Best in Show - Two Rein
Equus Film and Arts Festival - Winnie Award - Pastel - Two Rein
2024
Redwood Empire Fair -Best in Division - Bosal / Snaffle (Set of Two)
Equus Film and Arts Festival - Winnie Award Winner - Pastel - Glory
Equus Film and Arts Festival - Honorable Mention - Pastel - Rhythm of the Rein
2025
Red Bluff Western Art Show - 2nd Pastel - Riding for the Brand
Red Bluff Western Art Show - 3rd Pastel - Bosal
Cowgirl Gathering - Best in Show - Bosal
Exhibits
Permanent display
Willits Fire Dept, Station 54 - Fire Chief
2022
August - Redwood Empire Fair - Dealers Choice, Tanner
September - Mendocino County Fair - O Say Can You See, Born To Buck
December - Equus Film & Arts Fest Official Selection - O Say Can You See
2023
January 24-28 - Red Bluff Bull & Gelding Sale Art Show - Stock Horse Series (Nevada, Santa Barbara, Cutter, Las Cruces)
February 1-28 - Wild Flowers Juried Art Show and Sale - Born to Buck
March 17-18 CM Russell Museum - Charlies March Round-Up Friday Night Silent Auction - Three Kings - *SOLD*
July 14-30 - CA State Fair Fine Art Show & Sale - Born to Buck, RUN
July 8 - Aug 7 - Western Gallery - New Western Talent - Las Cruces, Santa Barbara, Nevada
August 1-6 - Redwood Empire Fair - Choices, Cutter, The Crew, Dance Her Home, Proud
August 5-27 - Willits Center for the Arts - This Is Willits Art Show - O Say Can You See
August 1-31 - HMVC Gallery New York - Freestyle - Choices
September 22-24 - Mendocino County Fair - Two Rein, RUN, Las Cruces, Proud
November 11 - January 11 2024 - Biafarin Awards -Tanner
November 16-19 - Equus Film and Arts Festival - Two Rein
December 7 - Coors Western Art Show - Young Guns Pop-Up - Honest Grey, Cowboy, Little Farley
December - Willits Center for the Arts - Holiday show - Las Cruces, Santa Barbara, Nevada, Cutter, Challenger, Tetons
2024
January - Western Art Show, Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale - Pick-Up Men, RUN
February 3-25 - Willits Center for the Arts - Cowboy Art Solo Show- 13 pieces
March 14-16 - CM Russell - First Strike Auction - Two Rein **SOLD**
May 4-26 - Willits Center for the Arts - Little Farley
August 1-4 - Redwood Empire Fair - Ukiah CA - Rhythm of the Rein, Pick-Up Men, Bosal, Tetons (Metal photo print)
September 13-15 - Mendocino County Fair - Glory, Rhythm of the Rein, Curb, Snaffle
September 27-29 - Slopoke Western Art Show - Solvang CA - Rhythm of the Rein, Bosal, Saffle, Glory, Curb, Born to Buck
November 14-17 - Equus Film & Arts Fest - Albuquerque NM - Glory, Rhythm of the Rein
2025
Jan 21-25 - Western Art Show, Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale - Bosal, Riding for the Brand
March 6 - May 4 - Customs House Museum - Women Artists of the West 55th National Juried Exhibition - Homeland art show - Rhythm of the Rein
March 21 - CM Russell - First Strike Auction - Glory **Sold**
May 1 - 31 - Cowgirl Gathering Art Show - Bosal
May 8 - July 27 - Bankhead Theater - Saddle, Brush, and Art - Livermore CA - Choices, Honest Grey, Snaffle, Riding for the Brand