Heart of the Wild Sanctuary

The Founder

Spirit Horses of Heart of the Wild

Heart of the Wild Sanctuary rests on a wooded 21 acre tract in West Tennessee, and the grounds of my personal studio known as Studio on the Pond (Enchanted Quills). The senior horses, and PTSD challenged ones here are provided haven from the traumas they formerly suffered, and provide inspiration for the artwork which when created is offered to the public, and through the sales of which provides for their care. I call this a Blessing Circle, and they my Spirit Horses. The Spirit Horse art I create is a product of that energy we share, the horses and I. I too suffer medically diagnosed PTSD, as well as depression, and they help hold space in this life for me, as I hold it for them.

~ There is no greater purpose than doing what is right, and there is no greater reward than knowing you made a difference. ~

Memorial

Betty-Jean

Heart of the Wild is a memorial sanctuary, co-founded between my mother, my husband, & myself, in 2015. She had a great love for nature, and especially horses. She was a schooled professional artist specializing in art design, fashion illustration, and advertising, Mom was also an avid writer, and it its through her that my own creative talent came. I will add more about her life, as well as the creative backdrop of our artistic family, as I can.

~photo is of mom, on the far left ~