Member since Friday 28th Oct, 2011
I rediscovered my childhood love of painting in 2008 and have been busy working to produce beautiful original pieces in oils ever since.
2009 saw my debut at the Society of Equestrian Artists Annual Exhibition (Mall Galleries London), at which I was awarded the Ingleton-Beer Associates Prize for best depiction of horse and rider. In 2011 I was awarded The Eggesford Studio Prize for the best piece of work by an artist under 35, at the same exhibition. In 2012 I was proud to be promoted within the Society of Equestrian Artists to become an Associate member.
Under the tuition of renowned equestrian painter Malcolm Coward, I have developed a real passion for painting horses from life outdoors and increasingly look to my oil sketches to help support my work back in the studio.
Based in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, I live with my husband and our two young sons.
You can follow my progress via my Facebook page (http://on.fb.me/LauraBarber-Riley) which I keep regularly updated. If you are interested in purchasing original work, or wish to commission a portrait please don't hesitate to contact me for further information. Best wishes, Laura