Masters of Equine Art 2026, International Juried Art Exhibition

Congratulations to all the artists of Masters of Equine Art 2026! 

For the second year in a row, the gallery is happily stunned by the overall quality of the work submitted by equine artists. We are also thrilled that the range of equine species includes domestic horses, wild horses, mules, and zebras! It is the goal of Wild Heart Gallery to support and promote animal and wildlife artwork in a wide range of genres and styles. Artwork for this exhibition was selected by jury based on theme, originality, skill, and quality of work.

BEST OF SHOW

Stallion Standoff, by Kevin Lee
16 x 20 inches, Photography

From the artist, "On Steens Mountain, wild stallions often graze in peace—until a fierce contest for leadership erupts. This image captures such moments: two stallions, muscles taut and manes flying, locked in battle. Scars from past fights mar their coats, proof of the ongoing struggle for dominance and survival."

OVERALL RUNNER UP 
Western Classic Six, by Larissa Fraser
56 x 38 inches, Watercolour

ARTIVISM AWARD
Choctaw Turquoise Warrior, by Amber Sampson
20 x 30 inches, Oil on canvas

OVERALL HONORABLE MENTIONS
Christine Khalil, Karen Osborn, Martli Heyns, Susan Eyer-Anderson, J.M. Brodrick, Leah Earle, Kelly  Cosby, Jennifer Matthews, Rhia Humphries, Catherine Sonnemann, and Ani Mollereau.

FINALISTS
Susan James, Meg Merry, Wendi Gunter, Katrina Kuivinen, Ksystof Cetyrkovski, Ashley Tolton, David Dorsey, Ronnie Rector, Karen Sullivan, Helen  Coulter, Jennifer Pratt, Christine Seo, Katrina Kuivinen, Sophie Brouillet, Linda Hoyle

SELECTED WORKS
Janet Rawlings, Susan Humphrey, Thomas Fuller, Melody DeBenedictis, Suzanne Nielsen, Diana Vincent, Susan Eyer-Anderson, Andy Mast, Julie Anna Freund, Scott Santee, J.M. Brodrick, Thyra Moore, and Manon Bentley

Jurors were Christina Bötzel, Alasdair Banks, Sarah Soward, and Sharon Eisley.