Growing up immersed in green fields and forests of southern Vermont, amid wildflowers and sparkling brooks. Cara developed a deep appreciation for nature, spending countless hours riding her pony through the woods. Her passion for art, nature, and horses continued to grow after moving to California as a teenager. She has ridden since early childhood, beginning with classical equitation, showing Hunters and Jumpers as a junior, and later refining her skills while working at a stable in Germany in her twenties. She now rides and trains professionally in Southern California, as well as spending some time involved in Equine Assisted Therapy for teens facing trauma, behavioral challenges, and addiction. She has recently started her own line St Cheval, an equestrian inspired lifestyle brand for everyday.

Cara’s artistic vision has been shaped by both her lived experience with horses and a strong artistic lineage. Her family home was filled with the work of her grandfather, Moulton Lee Adams—a renowned botanical artist often called “The Audubon of Tropical Fruits”—whose work remains a lifelong source of inspiration. Influenced by masters such as George Stubbs, Sir Alfred Munnings, Milton Menasco, and Leonardo da Vinci, as well as the Classical Masters’ treatment of light and the energy of the Impressionists, Cara seeks to capture the intrinsic strength and beauty of horses and their profound partnership with humans throughout history. Though largely self-taught, she has studied Art History, Digital Media, and Illustration and Design, including foundational studies at the Cumbria Institute of the Arts in England, and continues to expand her knowledge, technique, and range of style.