Versace - Preppy Pony Collection

The Italian Maverick: Meet Versace

Forget the stuffy, traditional horse portraits you see in every hallway in Louisville. This is Versace, and he is a masterclass in "Palm Beach meets the Kentucky Derby" - with an unapologetic Italian edge.

Living in Louisville, Kentucky, equestrian art is practically a requirement, but for a long time, it just wasn't me. That changed at 3:00 AM one morning when I woke up with a vision: horses infused with pattern, modern color, and sharp, graphic edges. Versace is a result of that creative fever dream - one of only 15 original pieces in the exclusive Preppy Pony Collection.

The Story Behind the Brush

"I wanted this style for my own family room refresh, and once I started, I couldn't stop. I feverishly painted 15 of them, imagining new patterns as fast as I could move the brush. Because these horses are so high-fashion, I named each one after an iconic designer. Versace, of course, represents the bold, elite glamour of Italian luxury and a 'more is more' attitude toward color."

The Details

Versace leaps off the canvas with a vibrant terracotta-peach coat, captured in a spirited, mid-stride pose that radiates energy. He wears a striking bubblegum-pink saddle pad featuring a pale lemon-yellow "X" and crisp white fringe, set against a sophisticated backdrop of dusty periwinkle blue and sage-tan vertical stripes. The visible, painterly brushwork gives this piece a modern, textural depth that feels both raw and exquisitely refined.

• Title: Versace
• Collection: Preppy Pony
• Size: 24 inches x 24 inches
• Medium: Professional Acrylic and Oil on stretched canvas
• Profile: 1.5" deep gallery profile (sides are painted, no frame needed)
• Shipping: Enjoy free shipping on this original work

Versace isn't just a painting; he’s a power move for your walls. Designed for the collector who isn't afraid to mix Kentucky tradition with high-octane Italian style, he’s bold, he’s brazen, and he’s ready to bring a touch of the elite to your home.