Malena Hirschfeld Fine Art

About the Artist

Artist Bio: 

Malena Hirschfeld is an artist based in Lyons, Colorado, whose vivid and textured works celebrate the spirit of the American West. Malena draws inspiration from the rugged landscapes of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and the rolling hills and open plains of northwestern Nebraska. Her subjects—horses, cattle, and wildlife—reflect a lifelong bond with animals and the wild spaces they inhabit.

Working primarily in oil, Malena often incorporates copper leaf and employs a dynamic mix of brushwork and palette knife technique. Her paintings are a study in perspective: up close, they are a lively mosaic of color and texture; from a distance, they become strikingly lifelike images. Through this layered process, she seeks to evoke the individuality, intelligence, and grace of her subjects—particularly horses, which have played a profound role in shaping her life and creative voice.

Malena earned her BFA in Painting from Colorado State University and is a member of both Cowgirl Artists of America and East Boulder County Artists. Her work has been juried into exhibitions including the Cowgirl Gathering Art Show in Fort Worth, Texas, and multiple shows at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum.

Artist Statement: 

I am a painter inspired most by horses and the wildlife of the Colorado Rocky Mountains where I live. Horses have been both a fascination and a major part of my life for as long as I can remember. They’ve played a role in teaching me independence, patience, responsibility, and creative escape. The individuality, intelligence, grace, and beauty of horses is what I hope to capture in my work. Through my art, I strive to enhance the viewer’s appreciation of the subjects by creating a composition that generates interest from all angles. Close up, my paintings are a colorful array of marks made by the paintbrush and palette knife. As you step away, the image comes into focus. My goal is to showcase the natural beauty of the subjects through my love of bright color and varied textures.