About

Born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and raised primarily in Little Rock, Virginia Osborne Kumpuris comes from a family deeply rooted in the South. Her mother’s lineage traces back several generations in Arkansas, while her father’s family hails from Louisiana, via Texas. Growing up, Virginia developed a deep connection to horses, an enduring passion that would influence both her personal and professional life.

After completing both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Equine Science at Colorado State University, Virginia relocated to Kentucky, where she was drawn to the creative arts despite not considering herself "artistic" in her youth. This newfound interest led her to explore graphic design, and she soon found herself working for a Thoroughbred Racing Marketing Agency, where she honed her skills over the course of a decade. However, after the transformative experience of motherhood, Virginia felt a shift in her creative direction. Desiring to move away from commercial art, she began painting in the quiet of her spare room, later expanding her practice into her garage studio.

Though largely self-taught, Virginia has supplemented her artistic development with various painting classes. Her work is driven by a personal, intuitive process that begins with an image or concept that resonates deeply with her. From there, the painting takes on a life of its own, evolving organically until it reaches a form that surprises and satisfies her. She is particularly drawn to the imagery of people from the Southern and Delta regions, often incorporating photographs of her own family. Additionally, she finds inspiration in equestrian themes, as well as the everyday subjects of animals and nature.