Hello my name is Donnamaree Hampton, my Husband Craig and I have farmed in the Beautiful Maruia Valley for over 20yrs, raising our two Sons Dwayne and Keith.
Our passion is horses and we have started our own horse stud “Cascata Quarter Horses”, we compete in western riding and enjoy treking around our stunning Country.
Since a very early age I have always enjoyed art, first inspired by an Artist visiting Lake Rotoiti School when I was young, I don't remember his name but can vividly remember the speed painting he did for our Class, from that moment I began sketching and drawing, mainly horses and then other Animals, my Granny started painting when she was 60yrs old and later became my inspiration to take up painting seriously, Granny was also a self-taught artist and encouraged me to try Landscapes and I was hooked, of course animals are still a very strong influence in my art, especially horses and our horses quite regularly feature in my paintings. I try to keep my paintings of a certain era and don't like to paint any modern structures if possible. I also enjoy occasionally teaching at our Local Primary School.In 2013 Country Calendar did a show on our story called "Horse Play" which featured my Art.
Thankyou for taking the time to read my story
Yours Sincerely
Donnamaree Hampton
Our passion is horses and we have started our own horse stud “Cascata Quarter Horses”, we compete in western riding and enjoy treking around our stunning Country.
Since a very early age I have always enjoyed art, first inspired by an Artist visiting Lake Rotoiti School when I was young, I don't remember his name but can vividly remember the speed painting he did for our Class, from that moment I began sketching and drawing, mainly horses and then other Animals, my Granny started painting when she was 60yrs old and later became my inspiration to take up painting seriously, Granny was also a self-taught artist and encouraged me to try Landscapes and I was hooked, of course animals are still a very strong influence in my art, especially horses and our horses quite regularly feature in my paintings. I try to keep my paintings of a certain era and don't like to paint any modern structures if possible. I also enjoy occasionally teaching at our Local Primary School.In 2013 Country Calendar did a show on our story called "Horse Play" which featured my Art.
Thankyou for taking the time to read my story
Yours Sincerely
Donnamaree Hampton
