🌿 A DEEPER DIVE

Lisa Faulkenberry’s work is a heartfelt expression of a life lived close to nature, animals, and the healing power of the natural world. With a primary focus on horses, she captures not only their physical beauty but also the soulful connection between humans and these majestic animals. Her artistic journey is one of resilience, transformation, and deep personal healing.

“I can’t remember a time where I wasn’t creating in some form or another.” ~ Lisa Faulkenberry

A lifelong creative, Lisa has always found meaning through making. From her early woodworking business, Lisa’s Pieces, to years spent restoring and repurposing furniture, to dabbling in photography—creativity has always been her compass. But it was profound personal loss that ultimately brought her back to the canvas.

In 2015, following the passing of her mother, Lisa—an only child—fell into deep and consuming grief. She took a leave from work, struggling to navigate life without the grounding presence of her mother. During that time, it was her horses—especially a special cow horse named Stormy—who became a quiet, steady source of comfort and strength.

Stormy eventually coaxed Lisa back into the saddle and into the show arena, reigniting a sense of joy and purpose. The pair traveled and competed together, forming an even deeper bond. But when Stormy was later diagnosed with Cushing’s disease, Lisa made the tender decision to retire her to a life of peaceful trail riding. Once again, she felt untethered.

Then, while sorting through her mother’s belongings, she came across her mother’s old art supplies. Something stirred. What began as a gentle exploration soon became a vital form of expression. Painting became her new voice—a way to process grief, reconnect with her roots, and share the stories that lived in her heart. It was one last, unexpected gift from her mother.

Her current series, Women With Horses, is a tribute to the deep, intuitive connection between women and their equine partners—a relationship woven with trust, empathy, and mutual strength. 

Through her brushwork, Lisa invites viewers into quiet moments of grace, healing, and kinship.