Lorna Lancaster

My interests in art and design were established in childhood. My father’s profession as an architect and my mother’s talent for oil painting were major influences for me. After leaving school, I studied window display and art history, and some graphic design. I qualified as a Window Dresser and continued to paint as a hobby, painting people, still life and animals for many years until it eventually became my career. I specialise mainly in painting horses, but also paint dogs and cats. Owning these pets in the past has given me a greater insight and knowledge of their anatomy, conformation and different character types. Having been involved in competition dressage, I understand the importance of engagement, outline and forwardness which gives a horse its character and gracefulness. I am regularly commissioned to paint portraits. I have exhibited and sold in various galleries, art shops and exhibitions. I have sold work online overseas as far afield as the US, Australia and Canada. I have sold many works in online auctions. I have also had work re-sold at at a Fine Art and Collectables Auction house. Past exhibitions include: - The Society of Equestrian Artists' Annual Exhibition - "Horse in Art 2012" - 20th November - 1st December 2012 The Menier Gallery, London - "The Horse in Art" August 26th - 19th September 2010, Obsidian Art Gallery, Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire - Fringinhoe Wildlife Visitor Centre - 2003