The Artist
Hi, I'm Sara, the artist of Brutal Sun Studio. I'm also the storyteller, the costume-designer, and the web-designer. I hope you've enjoyed your time here on this website.
I live in Northern Colorado, out east of Fort Collins, on the Front Range. Aside from art, some of my activities include endurance riding, playing video games, reading, and writing. Oh, and did I mention writing? Boy, do I love to write! It's the only thing I'm really prolific at. But I'll spare you a page of 'blah, blah, blah', about myself. Instead I'll show you some of my favorite pictures (mostly of horses, of course). With... a little bit of narration.
Rhea
Rhea is my wild-born BLM mustang. At one time, she wouldn't let anyone touch her; she'd run through the fence if someone even tried. Now little kids can jump all over her. She's got a lot of "conquistador" in her, or what they call "old" mustang blood. Isn't she cute?
Wanna know a secret? I hate having my picture taken. And so does Rhea. Which is why we hired a professional, Paschal Karl to take some good pics of us together. It was nice working with someone familiar with horses and people and composition, instead of some poor aghasted family member!
Rhea, grazing on a hot summer day. It's during the five minutes she actually has a summer coat every year.
Notice I'm bareback. I didn't own a saddle for several years. That was great for my balance.
Rhea and a young buddy of hers.
Twins! And they're dancing! Rhea, outside, and her best friend, Luna, inside. Actually they're not really twins. But they sure look it.
Twins again! Well almost; Luna has a crescent moon on her forehead. You don't want to know what these curious youngsters are sampling!
Bubba
Bubba is my seven year old blue-point Himalayan. She looks angelic in this picture. But that's a deception of hers. She's full of attitude. My dad has always insisted that she and Garfield are really the same cat. He's probably right. Like Garfield, she snores loudly. Especially while I'm working on dolls.