I am Rebekah McLain. That in itself means more to me than just a name. It represents me constantly being on a mission to be the best version of me and in every single aspect of life. I am a wife, mom, and artist, and this is me…

My journey with art started as so many others across the world and stemmed from a passionate obsession with horses, cowboys, and everything western, even from my earliest memories. If I had a pencil, you can bet your britches I was drawing horses or cowboys.

As fate would have it, it seems like drawing horses all the time eventually pays off and I finally got my very first horse. Okay, I know it wasn’t the drawing that made it happen but I like to throw humor where it will fit…anyways, back to my story. I was practically in heaven! That big red senior Thoroughbred gelding was the sweetest soul and really put up with a lot. We never knew just how old he was and while we didn’t even have a full year with him, he was so very loved while he was with us. He may be long gone now, but there is still a small piece of him that lives on in my heart.

As a visual learner, the ability to learn from my own horses has helped improve my skills more than any book or YouTube video in the form of better understanding of muscles, hoof structure, and so many other details that you wouldn’t think of without having the physical experience around these animals. To this day I still use that experience to my advantage!

When I got married to my high school sweetheart in 2012 and we had our first two boys, I found it challenging to make time to create art and put it away to focus on raising children. Over the years, our daughter was born, and then two more boys. We had quite a crew! After a very tough pregnancy and a bad dive into postpartum depression shortly after my last was born, I found myself desperate for a change. I finally pulled my pencils out and started drawing horses again. Within a relatively short period, I felt like a brand new person. The more time I spent creating something beautiful, the more I saw the need to intentionally carve out my time to create. I have since determined that art is a necessity, not just in my life but also in those around me.

My early pieces were signed with DREAM. I had a dream and while it started off pretty small, it has grown by leaps and bounds as I have gained more and more confidence in myself and in my work. But a dream is just that unless you make it something more. My business has grown by leaps and bounds in the short period of time that I have been operating it and I have had to reset my goals many many times over this past year and I have faith to do the same this year. I’m aiming for the stars and my belief in myself and my willingness to put in the work will get me there.

I’m still appealing to that horse crazy little girl because as truth would have it, I’m still just a little horse crazy. I hope that my audience will see just how much I love my subject matter when they view my work. I want them to be able to feel as if they are living in the moment that is showcased with every single artwork, to be able to put themselves in that saddle, leading that horse, being absorbed in that moment of time, or out in nature seeing God’s beautiful creatures. I want my art to bring a touch of rugged elegance into your space and to spark meaningful conversations. To enhance your love for the subject that draws your eye and the story that connects you to it.

Art truly brings me joy and it is my mission to share that joy with the world. My hope is to share that joy with the world while testing my limits, honing my skills, and inspiring others to chase their dreams.

“Whatever you are, be a good one.” -Abraham Lincoln

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