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A different way of drawing horses — focused on movement, presence, and expression.
Not about copying better, but about learning to see and draw differently.
Contemporary Horse Paintings
by Bénédicte Gelé
Bénédicte Gelé is a contemporary equine artist whose work explores the emotional presence, movement and silent language of the horse. Through expressive lines and bold compositions, her horse paintings reveal a powerful dialogue between gesture, form and animal presence.
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Welcome To My Studio
Step into my creative space — where lines come to life, where silence can be heard, where the horse becomes emotion.
Here, I open the door to what moves me: matter, gazes, and presence.
Here, I open the door to what moves me: matter, gazes, and presence.
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Expressive Horse Art
Online Course
Learn to draw horses that feel alive
This course is not about copying better — but about learning to see, feel, and draw differently. Through guided exercises and a progressive approach, you’ll develop a more intuitive and expressive way of drawing horses.
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Commission a Horse Portrait
Would you like a piece that captures your horse — their presence, their soul — and keeps it with you, always?
A unique artwork created just for you, in resonance with your story, your space, and what moves you.
Let’s create it together — I’m here to listen, whether it’s about your horse… or another soul that matters deeply to you.
Let’s create it together — I’m here to listen, whether it’s about your horse… or another soul that matters deeply to you.
“I love my painting! It is absolutely stunning. I love the way it shows the emotion in the eye, the bone structure in the head and is a bit abstract. It gives me great pleasure to look at Benedicte’s work. I want another, for sure. – oh yes, the artist is wonderful to work with & the shipping was fast and secure.”
Ann
“I love these originals and prints that I bought! They are high quality and absolutely gorgeous! I can’t get enough of this artist! If your considering an original, you won’t be disappointed! This was one of 4 ( 2 originals and 2 prints). This is impressive! The artist is great to work with! So friendly!”
Molly
Collector
Benedicte is that rare artist who opens her heart to all of us. Her paintings speak to me in so many ways that evoke my love for horses and their willingness to trust their human partner. They are special, almost magical creatures and their mystique is captured powerfully in Benedicte’s work.
Deb Roccaforte
Collector
“It’s great, it’s wonderful. I love it 😍😍😍. Thank you for such a fantastic painting. You can hear, smell and feel the horse just by looking at the painting.”
Claudia
Collector
“I purchased the most stunning painting as a Father’s Day gift for my Dad. Bénédicte was amazing and communicated all through the process. My Dad was so happy with the painting and was quite emotional so it’ll take pride of place on his wall. I can’t wait to invest in a painting for myself because they really are breathtakingly beautiful.”
Pip
Beautiful. Words can’t explain how these pieces make me feel. I hope she continues to paint for a very long time. Very talented and depicts the beautiful species of horses. The eyes in each one hold so much meaning and emotion. It’s exactly what I look for in art
Katy
Collector
