Biography

Born and raised in Willits, California, Natalie Campbell grew up immersed in the world of horses. Summers were spent riding, competing in local horse shows, gymkhanas, and rodeos, while high school years saw her as a member of the Willits FFA Horse Judging Team and a competitor in barrel racing and pole bending through California High School Rodeo. After graduating, she met her husband, Gabe, and together they raise a small herd of beef cattle in Laytonville, California, alongside their two sons.

After her children were born, Natalie took a ceramic sculpture class at Mendocino College, which sparked her exploration of different art mediums. Her passion for horses and the western way of life quickly became the focus of her work. With years of studying equine conformation, she brought this knowledge to her art, translating the grace and strength of horses onto her paper.

Primarily working with pastels on black paper, Natalie captures the beauty of the world around her, infusing each piece with the same passion and energy that drives her. Despite being a newer artist, she has already earned multiple awards in local competitions and has shown her work at national exhibitions.