Stride is truly personal for me, capturing my own journey toward embracing freedom and harnessing inner power. These three horses reflect the evolution of my own growth, how I’ve learned to break free from self-imposed limitations, to trust in my strength, and to navigate life’s complexities. The moment I found the courage to pursue my artistic path, stepping away from what was safe and familiar into the unknown was very crucial and life changing. On this journey came the balance I’ve learned between freedom and discipline, truly understanding how true power is not just in taking risks, but in mastering the path I’ve chosen with purpose and focus. The calm and reflective moments within this journey, revealed the quiet strength I’ve discovered in facing challenges with patience and resilience, something that was hard to come by. This painting represents the freedom I’ve found in trusting my journey and allowing each step to shape my emergence into the person I am becoming.