Biography

Born and raised in Willits, California, Natalie Campbell grew up immersed in the world of horses. Summers were spent riding, competing in local horse shows, gymkhanas, and rodeos, while high school years saw her as a member of the Willits FFA Horse Judging Team and a competitor in barrel racing and pole bending through High School Rodeo. After graduating, she met her husband, Gabe, and together they raise a small herd of beef cattle in Laytonville, California, alongside their two sons.

After her children were born, Natalie took a ceramic sculpture class at Mendocino College, which sparked her exploration of different art mediums. Her passion for horses and the western way of life quickly became the focus of her work. With years of studying equine conformation, she brought this knowledge to her art, translating the grace and strength of horses onto her canvas.

Primarily working with pastels on black paper, Natalie captures the beauty of the world around her, infusing each piece with the same passion and energy that drives her. Despite being a newer artist, she has already earned multiple awards in local competitions and has shown her work at national exhibitions.

EXHIBITIONS
2025
Western Art Show, Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale, Red Bluff CA
Women Artist of the West 55th National Show, Homeland, Customs House Museum, Clarksville TN
First Strike Friday Night Auction, CM Russell Museum, Great Falls MT
Cowgirl Gathering Art Show
The Late Show – Women Artists of the West

2024
Western Art Show, Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale, Red Bluff CA
Cowboy Art Solo Show, Willits Center for the Arts, Willits CA
First Strike Friday Night Auction, CM Russell Museum, Great Falls MT
Slopoke Art Show, Solvang CA
Equus Film and Arts Fest, Albuquerque NM

2023
Red Bluff Western Art Show and Sale, Red Bluff CA
Wild Flowers Art Show and Sale
Charlie’s March Round-Up, CM Russel Museum, Great Falls MT
New Western Talent, Western Gallery
California State Fair Fine Art Show and Sale, Sacramento CA
HMVC Gallery New York, Freestyle
Equus Film and Arts Fest, Albuquerque NM
Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale, Young Guns Art Show, Denver CO

AWARDS
2025
Best in Show – Cowgirl Gathering, Fort Worth TX
2024
Best In Division – Redwood Empire Fair, Ukiah CA
Winnie Award – Equus Film and Arts Fest, Albuquerque NM
Honorable Mention – Equus Film and Arts Fest
2023
Best In Show – Redwood Empire Fair, Ukiah CA
Best In Show – Mendocino County Fair, Boonville CA 2024 Albuquerque NM