Hey, I’m Sarah!

…and I’m here to help you draw horses.

 The long and short of it:

I’m never sure where to begin, as I’m not sure where it started.

From the very first time I sat on a horse as a toddler (it sneezed and I cried), to the first time I saw the opening credits for Black Beauty, I have always loved horses.

They say once they’re in the blood, that’s it; and it my case, this is definitely true.

Growing up in a creative family, and drawing from an early age, it only seemed natural that I would draw the one thing I loved the most: horses.

More than 20 years and many weird and wonderful adventures later, I am back to my roots, and back in the studio. Only these days, my passion lies with helping other people learn how to draw these beautiful, majestic animals, but in ways that are simple and fun (and that don’t take 20 years to master!)

I wanted to offer the support to people that I wish I’d had when I started, and so The Equine Art Academy was born!

I’m so happy that you’re here, and I’m so excited to help you on your Equine Art journey. Even if you’re just starting out, I believe that with the right balance of motivation and support, anyone can learn how to draw horses well. 

*Get started here by downloading my free guide –Five Top Tips on Drawing Horses for Beginners

Other things you should know about me:

~I’m based in the Yorkshire Dales with my husband, two children and a menagerie including a cat, horse and tropical fish.

~I am passionate about mental health and you’ll hear me talk a lot about managing anxiety and imposter syndrome, and how mental health challenges don’t have to stop you from being successful

~I have always been fascinated by horse behaviour and spent time studying and working with horses in the USA and Africa, before focusing full time on art.

~I love to laugh, and make things fun, and when I’m not in the studio you’ll find me reading, writing, or spending time out in the beautiful Dales