Susan DiFelice
Fine Art & Illustration Rooted In Equestrian Life & Coastal AdventuresOriginal paintings, archival prints, and illustrations inspired by horses, the North Carolina coast, and a lifelong love of art.
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Work inspired by horses, the coast, and the stories those places hold
Recent News
‘Incredible experience’: Artists focus on equestrian creations at Aiken Center for the Arts
Horses and “large canvas” were the focus this week for several painters at Aiken Center for the Arts, as the facility played host to a three-day workshop. “I put my name on the wait list. I had to juggle some things to be able to take it,” she said. “It was well worth it. I just had a wonderful time, and really enjoyed getting to see Aiken for the first time and meeting the people. They were very generous with their time… showing me the town and sharing the history.”
Expect the Wrench: Goal Setting and Planning in Dressage’s Unexpected Hurdles
In the world of dressage, setting goals can often feel like navigating a winding road filled with surprises. In this insightful blog post, author Sally O’Dwyer shares valuable strategies to help riders embrace the journey, illustrated by Susan DiFelice. O’Dwyer emphasizes the importance of allowing extra time for achieving skills, encouraging a long-term perspective that treats each challenge as a vital part of your equestrian narrative. She reminds us to acknowledge our feelings when faced with setbacks, but to quickly shift our focus towards constructive reassessment.
Can Work-Life Balance—And A Savings Account—Exist In The Horse Industry?
Eliza Sydnor Romm announced her decision to transition from leasing a farm and training horses to becoming a freelance instructor. Despite running a successful equestrian program, high operational costs and difficulty hiring reliable staff helped her make this decision. She aims to share her experiences and insights into dressage training through a new blog series with artist Susan DiFelice.
About Susan
Artist & Illustrator
My work explores the connection between horses, the sea, and the places that stay with us long after we leave them.
Creative Partnerships
Gartmore Riding School Collaboration
Created a series of educational illustrations for Gartmore Riding School (UK) to support its horsemanship curriculum, helping students learn horse care, grooming, and riding concepts through engaging visuals.
Dreamers & Schemers Collaboration
Dreamers & Schemers partnered with Susan DiFelice from Allpony to craft an extensive collection of vibrant boot socks and saddle pads, specifically designed to bring joy and color into the equestrian world!
Eliza Sydnor Romm Dressage
Eliza and I have been collaborating on a series of illustrations for her social media where I provide the illustration that goes along with her explanation or idea. She has seen a major uptick in social media engagements and followers since the beginning of our collaboration.