About the Artist.
On each canvas, Karina Matteson works to capture the special beauty and charisma of the horse. With her artwork she creates a window into the small moments that move all horse lovers: a look, a toss of the head or a flick of the ear. Showing the personality and athletic energy of the horse is her goal.
Karina grew up on her family's Arabian horse farm, PCF Arabians, so it was only natural that she become passionate about horses. She still enjoys an active role in the management of the farm. Her particular passion is for the broodmares and foals and each foaling season she can be found close by to help with the births. Her daily interaction with horses can be seen reflected in her works, with her attention to detail and accuracy in portraying equine conformation, spirit and musculature.
Accomplishments:
Official show program artist for the Scottsdale Arabian & Half-Arabian Horse Show since 2014 and the Arabian National Breeder Finals since it began in 2011.
To date, her paintings for these two shows have raised well over $150,000 for charities and show prize money funding.
Regular guest author for BloRum, Arabian Essence WebTV’s blog/forum found here.
Recipient of the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona’s President’s Award in 2014 for show prize money contribution from the sale of her artworks.
Donated artworks to Healing Hearts Animal Rescue in Cave Creek AZ.
You can follow Karina’s works in progress and day to day studio life on Instagram and Facebook.