Janna Cossettini

Biography

Deckled Edge – Artist Biography

Based in the tranquil countryside of North Norfolk, I create realistic, large-scale drawings and paintings that celebrate the elegance, power, and quiet majesty of the horse. Working entirely by hand, most often in coloured pencil, I strive to capture not only the horse’s physical form but also its presence, spirit, and the subtle nuances that make each one unique.

Life in rural Norfolk offers endless inspiration: the poised stillness of a horse at rest, the rhythmic stride of one in motion, the fleeting exchange of trust between horse and rider. My work is grounded in close observation and an enduring connection to these moments, inviting the viewer into a pause — a shared, intimate encounter with the equine world.

Every piece is created freehand, without tracing or projection, built through hundreds of layered strokes to achieve depth, luminosity, and finely tuned tonal transitions. Even works that appear monochrome often contain dozens of blended hues, creating richness and life within each detail. Recently, I have begun exploring oil painting, bringing new texture, movement, and scale to my equestrian subjects.

My collections include Equine with Florals, pairing the sculptural beauty of Arabian horses with oversized, expressive blooms — a celebration of strength, grace, and delicacy in a single form.

“Every mark I make is part of a slow, deliberate process — one that creates not just a likeness, but a story. I hope my art gives others the same sense of connection I feel in the presence of a horse.”

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