United States Eventing Association

Four AEC Champions Will Receive Original Portraits from Equine Art by Julie

The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is excited to announce that award-winning artist Julie Lawther of Equine Art by Julie will be returning to the Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships presented by VTO Saddlery (AEC) for the third time to present special prizes.

Julie will create a 16” x 20” framed Prisma Color Pencil portrait of the winners of the Merial Open Intermediate, Professional’s Choice Training Amateur, Broadstone Beginner Novice Junior and Broadstone Beginner Novice Junior 14 and Under divisions at the 2015 AEC. The winners of the divisions will provide a photo that they would like to see come to life through Julie’s artwork.

“Over the past three years Equine Art by Julie Lawther has not only been a fabulous sponsor of the AEC but also a dedicated volunteer and friend for the sport of Eventing,” said USEA COO Rob Burk. “Watching Julie create her works of art is a pleasure and as always, we can’t wait for our members to experience her artwork for themselves.”

“Equine Art by Julie is so very excited to be returning for a third year as a sponsor to the AECs,” stated artist Julie Lawther. “It has been a delight to meet so many wonderful eventers from across the country each year. Best of Luck to all of the competitors and safe travels!”

Julie will have special portraits and works of art displayed in the AEC VIP Tent at the Texas Rose Horse Park September 24-27, 2015.

About the Artist

Artist Julie Lawther’s favorite quote is “those things learned best are learned by doing.” This quote can sum up her life and in many cases the life of most equestrians. She grew up in Southeast Texas and from a very young age she exhibited an aptitude in art. With a start in fine oil lessons as a child, she has built on that knowledge to become a self-taught artist, picking up the additional mediums of acrylic, pencil and color pencil. She has been learning by doing ever since.

With a deep love for all animals, most especially a passion for horses, Julie Lawther has a built a resume in many careers in the horse industry. Her background as a trainer, riding instructor, farrier, and equine veterinary technician has given her insight into many equine disciplines, breeds and anatomy. Now she blends her experience and knowledge of horses with her artistic talents as easily as she blends colors on her palate to create works of art. Painting and drawing horses has led to creating works for her clients of pets as well as human portraiture. These opportunities presented by her clients have given the artist the opportunity to grow and expand her repertoire.

"Art is more than a pretty picture. Good art should evoke emotion in the viewer. It should bring back a memory, or inspire the viewer, or stir the soul. Horses are a passionate pursuit in any form. Everyone I have met who is in love with a horse has shown me that passion. The artwork depicting the horse should do justice to the beauty of the horse as well as the love we have for them." With her work, Julie wants the viewer to see the work as technically correct and feel an emotional connection to the subject. She believes the eye sees much more color, detail and life than the camera can capture. Her artistic insight into her subject matter, knowledge of anatomy, and attention to detail make her paintings and drawings great works of art that no camera can catch. It is her goal to grow as an artist and to continue to expand her talents 'by doing' with each piece. Her works hang in many corporate and private art collections across the United States, North America, Australia, Europe, and South Africa. Currently, she lives in Tuscola, Texas, with her husband, horses, and pets. To learn more, visit www.equineartbyjulie.com.