Inspirations

Shoofly

Another artist is Tim Cox, western horse artist. He gets horses bodies and minds. www.timcox.com

NEW FAVORITE:
Fucking phenomenal. New obsession are the chinese equine artists.
Xu Beihong.

Xu Beihong

Then, clearly Katie Upton, whose work is spectacular and currently on display on Chapala Street. 
http://katieupton.com/

And, the final artist, I really admire, but somehow cannot quite connect with, is Robert Shoofly. 
http://www.shooflyart.com/