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Katie Upton, Cover Artist

The artist behind the cover of this week’s print edition discusses her equine inspirations.

Katie Upton, Cover Artist
Katie Upton

Name: Katie Upton

Title: Cover artist

Tell us about your love affair with horses: I have been drawing and painting horses since I was very young. I grew up with horses. I started riding when I was about 3. I have lived in Mission Canyon my whole life. I spent my childhood riding with my friends, exploring our backcountry. I probably wasn’t aware of it at the time, but I have studied horses as far back as I can remember. I think I kind of absorbed them.