Interview with Equine Artist, Lisa Lygo

"Huntsman and Hounds"   by L. Brooksby

It is my extreme pleasure

to introduce to you 

the lovely and talented

Lisa Lygo,

British artist extraordinaire.

 I am so honored to be able

to share these lovely images

 with all of you today

as well as a brief interview I had

with this creatively passionate artist.

Artist Lisa Lygo

"Polo Practice"   by L. Brooksby

"Down at the Start, Derby Day"   by L. Brooksby

Please tell us a little about yourself, Lisa.

 LL: I am originally from London and I am at present living in Devon. 

I have as long as I can remember been primarily interested in painting and drawing, my parents encouraged me from a young age 

and it was always what I wanted to do.

(NOTE: Lisa uses the name Brooksby as a pseudonym for her

equestrian art to avoid confusion when displaying both her equine 

and her contemporary urban art pieces.)

When creating, what types of mediums do you prefer?
LL:  I would say I enjoy using oils over other mediums as I like it's flexibility and depth of color. I do like to mix media occasionally and I think it's important for any artist to be open to new ways of working 

but essentially I am a painter of oil paintings.

How did your passion for equine-themed

art subjects first begin?

LL: I have ridden horses since I was a child 

and owned a show-pony which was frequently a model 

for early drawings and paintings. I love all equine sports 

particularly horseracing and having attended many events 

over the years, I soon realised that the combination 

of the thoroughbred horse, jockey silks, crowd 

and often attractive surroundings would be 

an exciting subject for me. 

It's an excuse to be around horses really!

I also paint the urban landscape and the entertainments 

found within the city. The old music hall and theatrical traditions 

of London are of special interest and combining the past 

with the present is a running theme in this work.

How you your describe your painting style

and what artist(s) would you say has 

most influenced your work?

LL: My equestrian art style as naturalistic and the artists that have influenced me with this would be Degas and Munnings.

Do you ever accept commissioned assignments?

LL: I do accept commissioned artwork projects and have been 

lucky enough to paint some notable horses. I am open to commissions 

with both my equine and urban art.

If you could own one piece of art by any artist --

of the past or present -- what artist would you choose?

LL: I believe some major works are too important 

to be in private hands, however I would love 

to own something by Toulouse-Lautrec.

"Green Carnation"   by L. Brooksby

"A Steeplechaser"  by Brooksby

"Best Mate"  by L. Brooksby

"Study of Polo Player 2"  by L. Brooksby

 How can you be reached should 

someone be interested in acquiring your art pieces? 

LL: Anybody interested in any of my artwork can contact me 

direct via email: lisa.lygo@hotmail.co.uk   

Gallery Websites

For more information on Lisa and her equine work

visit www.equestrianfineart.com 

or view her urban art at www.saatchionline.com/lisalygo

"Homage to Derby Day and Peter Blake"  mixed media by L. Brooksby 

"Arabian Stallion in Petra"  by Lisa Lygo

"Goodwood and Frankel"  by L. Brooksby

Thank you SO much 

for allowing me to share

some of your gorgeous artwork, Lisa!

If you would like to contact Lisa 

or see more of her images,

please click on the links above.

Thanks for stopping 

by for this special guest's 

art gallery today!