“I love finding beauty in life by delving deeper into nature–horses specifically. For me, there is nothing more satisfying as feeling the intimate connection I have with my horses. It is this lifelong passion which has led me brush to canvas with the elusive aim of bringing this sense of wonder into other people’s lives. Expression and presence are central to my artwork, where subject’s personality comes to life on the canvas. Paint in all of its forms is an exciting medium to work with. I love exploring connections between contrast and texture, light and color, and usage of negative space. I’m always working with new techniques to keep my eyes fresh while finding those “extra something” tools to convey a message which brings one closer to nature in an ever-growing digital world.” -Kate Topps-