Welcome to the Artful life of Lesley Humphrey
Horse artist and teacher, I am inspired by the energy of life, and I use paint, along with a dash of creativity to express my life through colour.
Available Works
‘Victory’ is the Official Artwork for the 2011, 137th Kentucky Derby. The original has been sold; However a signed, artist’s print on canvas is still available.
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Painted almost entirely with iron oxide, this painting was executed as a result of being invited to James Madison’s Montpelier Estate, in Virginia. The painting has been sold.
I had a brilliant time creating this image for the Montpelier National Hunt Steeplechase Association in Virginia. I used jockeys from the 1930’s, 1960’s and 2025!
Escape Velocity is the maximum energy we need to overcome life’s gravity with all its obstacles. The painting has been sold.
Waking Up The Warhorse is an improvisational painting; A “call to arms” if you will…
Blue Wave is an improvisational piece based on current circumstances. It has been sold.
You know those times when you lose your nerve? When you’re not sure you want to ‘get back in’? Well, I decided it was time to get back into the studio and see what happens. This is an improvisational piece that simply emerged one afternoon.
Following visit to the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City and the Hopi Reservations in Arizona, it’s hard to put into words, but I have been transformed by what I have learned. I want them to hold their heads up, rise up, BE renewed in all their understanding and spiritual power. This is about a one-hour rant about that.
We can learn so much about life by participating in equine sports. This painting depicts 3 essential traits we all need. The painting is sold.
Isn’t it so difficult letting your kids go? Two of mine live in another country. I think that was what prompted this 30-min. Improvisational painting.
