ValentinaEquestrian

Some people discover their passions later in life, others are born with them woven into who they are. I belong to the second group. Brazilian and Italian by heritage and American in spirit, my relationship with horses began in childhood and shaped everything that followed. Early fascination from My Little Pony became real curiosity, which led me to ride at thirteen on my aunt’s farm. Formal equestrian training followed, and horses stopped being a hobby, becoming a steady presence and a guiding compass.

I began drawing horses by hand in my teens, exploring form, movement, and expression with graphite long before I ever picked up a camera. Years later, photography became my language. Working across people, architecture, nature, and equestrian subjects honed my eye for light, composition, and storytelling. Living in Wellington, Florida, reunited my two passions in an environment that nourishes equestrian life, and today my practice brings together both photographic and hand-drawn work.

Every piece in this shop is rooted in observation and care. Whether a fine art print or an object featuring my drawings, each item is crafted with attention to materials, color accuracy, and presentation. I am a wife and the mother of my daughter, Valentina, whose presence brings purpose to everything I create. My work carries technique and experience, but also memory, feeling, and a quiet connection to the horse.