Goodnight prefers to work with live models rather than from photographs.

“Working from life was initially an excuse to be outdoors and near the horses, birds and many other animals that shared my life,” she said. “The reality, however, is that having a living, breathing model nearby not only provides information that a thousand photos couldn’t convey, but also keeps me excited.”

This week’s cover, Running The Chaparral, is a 27″ x 27″ x 17″ bronze.