Exhibitions, Press & Recognition
A Career Rooted in Art, Horses & the Natural World
Cara Grace Chadwick is a Southern California fine artist whose work reflects a lifelong connection to horses, nature, and the traditions of representational art.
Her work has been exhibited in galleries, salons, pop-up events, equestrian venues, and art fairs throughout California. In addition to her original paintings and commissions, Cara has created illustrations, book artwork, cover art, and design work for published authors and independent presses.
Her work and artistic journey have also been featured in regional and equestrian publications.
Selected Exhibitions & Events
2025
Woman in Art — Las Lagunas Gallery
Virtual Exhibition
March 2025
2023
Laguna Art Gallery
Artist Reception & Exhibition
January 7, 2023
2022
Laguna Art Gallery
July Artist Reception & Exhibition
Mission Hills, California
July–August 2022
2021
JumpNee Horse Show
Live Watercolor Painting
Temecula, California
May 2021
Nilforushan Equisport Events
Live Painting
May 2021
2017
San Clemente Village Art Faire
San Clemente, California
June 4, 2017
San Clemente Village Art Faire
San Clemente, California
July 2, 2017
Solo & Featured Shows
Seaweed & Gravel
Leucadia, California
February 2016
The Sugar Room Pop-Up Event
The Lafayette Hotel
Hillcrest, San Diego, California
June 2012
Café Pergolesi
Santa Cruz, California
September 2011
The Salon
Santa Cruz, California
January 2010
Katwalk Salon
Santa Cruz, California
November 2009
Café Pergolesi
Santa Cruz, California
2004
Publications & Media
Pony Express Magazine
Featured Artist — December 2022 Issue
Cara was featured in Pony Express Magazine in a two-page article appearing on pages 20–21 of the December 2022 issue.
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SDVoyager
Artist Feature — October 24, 2022
Life & Work with Cara Chadwick of Dana Point
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Shoutout SoCal
Artist Feature — April 19, 2022
Meet Cara Grace Chadwick | Artist
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Published Artwork & Illustration
Cara's creative work extends beyond the gallery and studio into book illustration, cover art, and visual identity.
The Way of Mary
Maryam, Beloved of God
Book by Camille Hamilton Adams Helminski
Uroboros, Circle of Time
Novel by Tania Henzal-Thomas
Cover Artwork
Cara created the cover artwork for the novel.
Sweet Lady Press
Rose Logo Design
Created original rose artwork for the publishing imprint.
Fonz Vitae Press
“Camel in the Desert”
Illustration created for Fonz Vitae Press.
Professional & Artistic Affiliations
Dana Point Fine Art Association
Cara has been associated with the Dana Point Fine Art Association as part of the local Southern California arts community.
LagunaArt.com
Equestrian Art & Live Painting
Cara's artistic practice is uniquely informed by her lifelong experience with horses.
A lifelong equestrian, Cara began riding in childhood with a foundation in classical equitation and later competed in Hunters and Jumpers. She continued her equestrian education and experience while working at a stable in Germany and has remained actively involved with horses throughout her life.
Artistic Lineage
Cara's connection to art began within her own family.
Her grandfather, Moulton Lee Adams, was a botanical artist whose work focused on botanical and natural subjects. His artistic legacy has remained an important influence throughout Cara's life.
Growing up surrounded by his artwork helped foster Cara's appreciation for careful observation, natural beauty, and the relationship between art and the living world.
The Work Today
Today, Cara Grace Fine Art focuses on original paintings and bespoke commissions created for private collectors, equestrian families, and clients seeking meaningful artwork for their homes.
Her work includes equestrian portraiture, animals, landscapes, and paintings inspired by the natural world.
Cara works primarily in oil and watercolor while also creating select works in pencil and digital media
For Collectors, Designers & Private Clients
Cara welcomes opportunities to collaborate with private collectors, interior designers, home stagers, realtors, architects, and other professionals seeking original artwork for exceptional spaces.
Original Artwork
Available works created in the studio.
Bespoke Commissions
One-of-a-kind paintings created around a person, horse, animal, place, or story.
Interior & Design Projects
Artwork sourcing and custom commissions for residential and commercial spaces.
Equestrian Commissions
Portraits created with an artist's eye and an equestrian's understanding of the horse.
Press & Media Inquiries
For interviews, exhibition opportunities, collaborations, editorial features, design projects, or other professional inquiries: