Julie Ferris Art

Julie Ferris is an equine portrait painter whose goal is to portray the strength and beauty of each subject. Ferris explores the symbolism, history and the highly unique relationship that humankind and the horse have shared over thousands of years. Although the purpose and necessity of the horse have changed over the last century, their cultural presence and bond with humans remain strong. In her new life-size equine portrait, Ferris touches on the building blocks of a relationship, concentrating on the initial interaction between horse and human. An Atlanta native, Ferris received a BFA in painting with a minor in Equine Studies from the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) in Savannah, Georgia, where she also competed on the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association SCAD equestrian team.