Profile: Michele Bourquin
Artists • Drawing • OilThough I work in oils, graphite and silver point, my “real job” is in the horse show industry and most of my work is commissions from that world and specialize in portraits of horses, pets and people. Horses and art have always been my two driving forces. The art I come by honestly as my mother and brother are both artists. The love of horses, however, was a family mystery. I began riding at 8 and continue to be active today, showing hunter/jumpers as well as riding dressage. My husband and I own 7 horses, several of which live with us at our home in Gilbert, AZ. along with 3 dog, 4 cats and assorted other creatures.
I have artwork in private collections throughout the country. Many people start out with a portrait and end up buying other unrelated works later on. My most recent work just shipped to Bend, Oregon to a nationally known trainer. I have also just been notified that a drawing I submitted to the Chronicle of the Horse, a national weekly publication for the sport horse industry, has been accepted for the cover.
Visit my website or contact me via email Michele@MicheleBourquin.com for more information.
