Stacey works full-time as Creative Operations Manager for a corporation based in Ann Arbor. Since graduating college, she has dedicated her evenings and weekends to creating fine art, photography, and design.
A lifelong equestrian, Stacey spent years competing in barrel racing and pole bending. While her competitive days have transitioned into trail riding with friends and family, her deep connection to horses remains a cornerstone of her life and art.
Beginnings
Growing up on a farm fueled Stacey’s passion for animal portraiture. As a child, her love for horses was so profound it was difficult to persuade her to draw anything else. Guided by the steady encouragement of family and teachers, she pursued a degree in Visual Arts, mastering both traditional fine arts and digital media.
African Safari
A transformative two-week safari in South Africa provided Stacey with a wealth of new inspiration. From hundreds of original photographs, she developed new wildlife artworks. Among these are her "Bushmen" drawings—portraits captured at a San village near the Namibian border—which document the daily lives and traditions of the people she met there.
Community
Deeply rooted in her local community, Stacey served as the Fine Arts Superintendent for 20 years at the Saline Community Fair. She also frequently volunteers her expertise as an art judge for the Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show.
