I chose to craft my nickname into a barefoot horse hoof as my logo because horses will always be my biggest inspiration for art. Raised by two creative parents, I have been drawing, doodling, and painting since I can remember. I took several years of drawing lessons growing up, and several more years of classical realism painting.

 

Horses continue to inspire the leatherwork and braiding that I began learning in 2008. Tying rope tack started as a necessity and turned into a fun first career that advanced to braiding fine leather and rawhide.

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My goal is to create heirloom-quality braided items that will last several lifetimes, and that will not only perform a job, but look good doing it. 

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- Kyanna "Ky" Cusick