Meet the Artist

My Name is Sara Gifford and I was born and raised in Michigan, till I got married. My husband and I moved around from state to state, till now where we are settled down and permanently living in our home in Nebraska with are our little growing family of 5 kids.

I have passion for horses and though I have no time for real horses I give my time to the models that I try to bring to life. Most of my time is being a mom of 5 children. If I'm not busy with them you can bet I'm in my studio working or spending it with husband.

My first love, my husband of 15 years. Who has been very giving and devoted in my endless world of horses and even see's past my dust build up, messy office and my collection of horses placed around the house. My dreams would not be complete if it was not for him so I have many thanks to him.

My life could not be complete without my furry family members.

<=== Garrus
A pup that is half golden retriever, Great Pyrenees and black lab and full of life as most pups are at his age. His name was chosen from a video game Mass Effect which is my husband and I favorite game with our favorite character!

<=== Sage
Was adopt through the Feline for Friends. He is part bangle and table with the most wildest marble markings and personality. He has been a great addition to our family and best friends with Garrus.

<=== Ollie
Had sneaked his way into our home after cat sitting him for awhile. He is a more of a loner type cat that loves his buddy Sage, also a bottomless pit when it comes to his food.

My 90gl freshwater fish tank filed with fancy goldfish. Before I got this 90gl tank I started out with a 5gl 8 years ago. Over the years I moved up to a 10, 29 and then the 90 once we bought our home. I love goldfish above all other fish. So in this tank I have 7 goldfish, 4 guppy's, 1 dwarf frog, 2 plecos 4 cory catfish

Gone but not forgotten

Jan 28, 1930 - May 13, 2013

My grandmother Marge Draper, my number fan and supporter of my work loss her battle to cancer. What can I say about women who was my superhero. To read more about this lovely women go to my blog post "remembering the #1 fan"

Jan 8, 1958 - Jan 15, 2015

My father Greg Draper, also the son of my grams Marge. Was taken from me way to young and unexpected. He help shaped me into the animal lover I am today, and I have truly missed our midnight phone calls since he was night owl and the only person I could talk to at that time. I made a blog post to tell his story "The man behind the artist"

Dec 3, 1993 - Dec 29, 2013

Sock my 20 year old company since childhood, he was also my first pet that was not a rat or small rodent. No matter where life took me he was there with me in my journey. Not everyone can say they had a pet from childhood to adulthood and has been with you through all of your firsts, but I can with him. He is my special buddy and friend that I miss.

May 9, 2006 - Dec 30, 2014

Shannara was almost 9 years old when she had to go over the rainbow. She was your normal cat and at times was a real butt head with a major attitude. She was never afraid to tell it like it was but was very loving to the people she knew. I will miss her random pawing for food, her light purrs and soft fur and her spunky little attitude.

Aug 12, 2011 - Feb 4, 2014

Solo was adopted when he was in his late age of a ferret but lived a life full of love. His friend Chewy misses him dearly and I miss his donking around the house and his little speed bumps.

Adopted Aug 7, 2010 - March 15, 2015