Connect within through the strength & wisdom of the horse.

Horses invite us to see ourselves from new perspectives, guiding personal growth and encouraging authenticity.

My work creates a mindful, reflective space in which viewers can reconnect with themselves. The healing presence of the horse is embodied through equine form, interwoven with subtle traces of human emotion, while honoring the spirit of the animal itself. Each piece invites viewers to look beneath the surface and experience connection through the language of the horse.

I specialize in original and commissioned paintings for private collectors and commercial spaces. My practice includes Original Paintings, bespoke Commissions, Courses, limited prints, and curated small products.

About the artist
WHY I PAINT

My name is Aletia Thomas and I’m an equine artist with a DIFFERENCE! I’m so glad you’ve joined me here where you can discover more about my story and why I paint...

Beyond the surface of the finished work lies a quiet, deeply personal connection. For Aletia, horses are not simply subjects to be painted; they are a source of calm, grounding, and honest presence. In their company, there is a stillness that cuts through noise, a connection built on trust, sensitivity, and unspoken understanding.

Horses represent balance and healing—mirrors of resilience, strength, and vulnerability. Their quiet honesty invites reflection, reminding Aletia to slow down, to listen, and to remain connected to what truly matters. Each piece emerges from time spent observing their movement, energy, and emotional depth, allowing the work to carry more than likeness alone.

This bond shapes the heart of her art. Authenticity, independence, and emotional truth flow through every mark, echoing the natural rhythms of the horse itself. Whether capturing power or softness, motion or rest, Aletia seeks to honour the spirit of the animal rather than simply its form.

In a fast-moving world, her work is an invitation to pause—to experience the strength found in quiet moments and to recognize that the deepest connections are often those that need no words at all.

My work explores art as liberation, therapy, and emotional release. Through expressive use of acrylic paint, I translate raw feeling into movement and energy on the canvas. Coloured pencil, the medium where my practice began, remains integral to my bespoke portrait work.

Horses serve as my central motif and symbol of freedom. Intuitive yet powerful, they exist beyond judgment, responding only to presence, energy, and truth in the moment. Often described as the “animal mirror,” they reflect our inner world and unspoken emotions.

My work invites viewers to see themselves within the horse — offering a quiet space for reflection, healing, and reconnection.

ARTIST BIO

Aletia Thomas is a British fine artist known for her evocative contemporary equine paintings, shaped by a lifelong connection with horses. Raised in suburban Worcester, she found quiet refuge in observing a local herd, forming a deep bond that continues to guide her artistic vision. That early sense of calm, trust, and belonging remains central to her work today.

Her practice extends beyond representation, seeking to capture the spirit of the horse—the balance of strength and vulnerability, power and stillness. Each piece is informed by close observation and emotional sensitivity, resulting in work that feels both intimate and timeless.

Aletia holds a BA (Hons) in Fine Art from Aberystwyth University and is represented by Tides Art Gallery in Mumbles. Her work is held in private and commercial collections across the UK and Australia, valued for its refined presence and quiet emotional depth. She lives and works in Swansea, UK.