Dr Elizabeth Sherratt is a British artist who captures the anatomy and movement of horses to portray their individuality. She combines traditional methods of drawing, painting, and sculpture with a contemporary edge.

“When I observe and draw horses from life, I aim to capture what is unique about each one. I draw inspiration and admiration from George Stubbs; every horse or animal he portrayed was shown as a sentient being, given the same status and attention as a human portrait. The sentience of animals is a central element of my practice—I do not aim to create a generic image.

The quality of the line is vital to my work; this is not merely an exercise in mark-making, but a way to delineate and emphasise the anatomical structure and undeniable beauty of each horse. I use graphite, charcoal, oil paint, and chalk, either as individual mediums or in combination, to express what makes each horse I portray unique.”

— Dr. Elizabeth Sherratt