92 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2014
FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE
Ace and her Magpie — photograph
the foundry. “I build off a skeleton and add clay in expressionist
clumps that bring energy and soul to the piece,” she said.
When working on a painting, Louisa has found that less is more.
“Forget all the details, be bold and get the values down quickly.
[As a painter], you are able to capture a statement of light even
better than in photographs,” she said. Her paintings have been
exhibited in the racing museums in Saratoga and Aiken and in
magazines among other public and private galleries.
Regardless of the form, her artwork is brought to life and her
talents have been honored with several awards. In 2008, she won
an award through the Equine Ideal spring photo contest. That
same year, a photo she took of Marcello Cruz was chosen for the
2008 Snowmass Rodeo poster and program cover. A few years
later, she shot all of the photography for the cover and insert for
Bobby Mason’s CD “Finding My Way Home,” which was released
in November 2011.
“I credit all the horses and dogs I’ve worked with,” she said.
“They’ve taught me volumes and always will.”
When Louisa isn’t in her studio working on a commission or
at an event shooting photography, she can be found foxhunting
aboard the Colorado dude ranch horse she brought with her to
Aiken. “He’s young, sound, uncomplicated and sweet,” she said.
“He thinks hunting is the cat’s meow.”
Her demanding schedule keeps her busy, but not too busy for a
daily ride. “I don’t have to ride every day, but it gets me up early in
the mornings and greatly enhances my life,” she concluded.
To contact the artist or to arrange a commission, visit www.
louisadavidson.com or call 970-274-0658.
About the writer: Katie Navarra has worked as a freelance writer since 2001. She
has been a lifelong horse lover and owns a dun Quarter Horse mare she competes
with.
All photos courtesy of Louisa Davidson
“Barley” courtesy of Deirdre and Michel Vallencourt, oil on board
Photograph of the great Sapphire and McClain Ward in
World Cup action at Las Vegas.
