68 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2014
FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE
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Turning Art Into Life
By Taylor Renner
I
t’s not often someone can transform their passions into their
livelihood — even more rare is the selflessness to utilize
those passions to give back to someone else. But this is
exactly what Colorado artist Barbara Wright has accomplished.
Barbara’s artistic career began as a child, drawing the Disney
princesses she had grown to admire. However, her artistic pursuits
were temporarily put on hold when she earned her bachelor of
science degree in business administration at Cal State L.A. She
went on to pursue various careers in international business,
including international sales and marketing for San Francisco
area toy companies, before returning to her passion for art —
eventually becoming an artist, illustrator and art gallery director.
Her second passion didn’t begin as a child, however. Barbara
became involved with the equine community 15 years ago. Her
“Imperator” – acrylic on gallery wrap canvas – 3 x 3
