Musings and Short Writings
By Julie Ferris
Being an Equestrian artist is more than just being an artist. To me it means being a part of the equestrian community, being the best rider I can be, spending quality time with my subject, never stop learning about the horse or seeking out answers. No matter how much you know, there is always more to learn and discover. Its a true lifestyle and intentional way of thinking. One of my goals as an equestrian artist is to appeal beyond the equestrian, to the art critic, the collector, and anyone who seeks to enrich their life through art.
Vernacular Art
Art that is easy to understand and relate to is what I refer to as Vernacular art. A “common” visual language where people who do not have prestigious art degrees or strong conceptual thinking tendencies can enjoy, understand, and easily relate to…
Change Your Perspective Often
The reality is sometimes when you’re looking as hard as you possibly can at something you still can’t see how things actually are or discover the truth of a thing... Even when it’s right in front of you. Even when you know it well…
It’s All In the Heart
Winning happens in the heart. As Vince Lombardi said: “Battles are won in the hearts of men.” Likewise, once you have the heart of a horse, he will do anything for you with all his heart, and you can win any battle…
Intuition First, Concept Second
Something about beginnings.. something about becoming. Though it has just begun, this is an interesting piece already, the beginnings of a still life of used reins painted in a spiral…
A Unique Bond
The bond humans have with horses is possibly one of the most unique and mysterious bonds on earth. Horses have been by our side for thousands of years, domesticated around 3000 BC, and arguably the most instrumental partnership humankind has ever had…
Reflecting on Reflections
One interesting discovery on my visual experience of reflections is that most of the time when I observe a reflection from an object or thing, it is usually a secondary observation with a delayed recognition. I think each time it is the discovery of unexpected beauty that comes as a “surprise” of sorts that gives reflections a higher aesthetic value…
Everything Informs Everything
What I mean by this is that everything informs everything I make…
Process Is Beauty
I always knew there was beauty in the process but I didn’t fully realize it until one day I looked back at some images I had taken of me working on my second fully body, life-sized, equestrian work Sculpture In Motion…