106 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2012
FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE
Young, Talented and Going Places
By Abby Westmark
My frst impression of Lindsay Zeltzer was not
of her as an artist, an equestrian, or a student,
although she is all of the above. It was of a kindred
spirit. Lindsay, 25, is on the fast track to success -
she recently fnished a series of nine commissioned
pieces for the Wellington Regional Medical Center’s
new Alan B. Miller Pavilion in Wellington, Florida.
A graduate of Florida State University’s philosophy
program, she is now working on a secondary
bachelor’s degree in Illustration at Savannah
College of Art and Design.
When I called Lindsay to interview her, I was
expecting a serious, straightforward conversation
about her art. Instead, we spent over an hour giggling
like schoolgirls about classic rock, the antics of our
favorite equines and college life in general. I asked
Lindsay, a native of Lake Worth, Florida, what she
liked the most about going to SCAD and what it was
like to be an undergraduate the second time around.
“Georgia is such a change of pace, but it’s great.
South Florida is so fast-paced, so I really get to slow
down when I’m at school, even though there’s a lot
of work. My professors are awesome. I’m always
learning something. You never really stop learning.”
Lindsay’s talent was chosen for the Pavilion’s
artwork when the Medical Center’s CEO Jerel
Humphrey stopped by marketing director Marsha
Israel’s desk to discuss the hospital’s expansion.
“I have a series of notecards with a previous
equine series on them and she had them on her
desk,” explained Lindsay. “The CEO saw them
and contacted me because they were looking for a
local artist.” Although that’s quite a stroke of luck,
it comes as no surprise - Lindsay’s work does
an excellent job of embodying the quintessential
Wellington spirit.
The series, nine 12”x12” paintings, represent
scenes familiar to everyone in the Wellington
equestrian industry. Covering a range of disciplines,
they capture dressage, polo, show jumping and
even the Budweiser Clydesdales, set against South
Florida’s iconic palm trees and blue skies.
The works, which are to be permanent fxtures in
the new Pavilion’s “sophisticated-funky” decor, will
be featured in the lobby and reception area as a
tribute to Wellington’s equine soul. “I’m so excited
to get such an opportunity,” said Lindsay. “It’s a
huge honor.” The Grand Opening of the Pavilion
is scheduled for Wednesday, October 3rd. Lindsay
will, of course, be in attendance.
Lindsay’s artwork has been featured on the cover
of the Sidelines Barn Book, the Colored Pencil
Society of America’s 17th Annual International
Exhibit and at a number of street painting festivals.
Photos: All photos/artwork courtesy of Lindsay
Zeltzer
Lindsay and her
horse Molly
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