About the Artist
Karen Osborn is an Australian equine artist whose work explores the quiet power and presence of the horse.
Living amongst her herd of horses on the Sunshine Coast, she paints from direct observation of their daily lives, capturing moments of stillness that reveal the horse as more than subject.
Witnessing the Rise of the Equine
In the quiet rhythms of the herd, Karen has witnessed extraordinary depths of awareness within the fluid relationships of the herd members, and their attunement to the land, the seasons, and the human visitors into their space. Her work is dedicated to capturing these moments.
I paint the horse not as subject , but as presence.
My work arises from their daily lives-
moments of stillness, deep awareness and being.
Since the dawn of humanity,
horses have carried us across landscapes,
cultures and history.
We are at the cusp of a new era in our relationships with horses,
and as an equine artist,
I am part of that shift.
Awards & International Exhibitions
2026 | Overall Honorable Mention, 2nd Annual Masters of Equine Art, Wild Heart Gallery
2026 | Overall Honorable Mention, Colorful Creatures, Wild Heart Gallery
2025 | Finalist (Long-listed), Jacksons International Art Prize
2024 , 2025 | Selected Exhibiting Artist, Dutch Equine Art Fair, Amsterdam
2024 | Winner, Best Equine Art, Camberwell Art Show
2024 | Finalist, Du Rietz Art Award
2021 | Selected Exhibiting Artist, Fieracavalli, Verona, Italy
Finalist (Two-time), Shirley Hannon Portrait Awards
Winner, Manhattan Arts International ‘Healing Power of Art’ Award
5. Education & Publications
Education | Michael Angel Academy of Art, Florence, Italy
Publication | The Wisdom of the Australian Animals (Illustrator)
Publication | The Aromatherapy Insight Cards (Illustrator)