About

Howdy, I’m Shauna Howard. I’m originally from San Diego, CA, but made my way to the Central Coast to study fine arts at Cal Poly.

I spent most of my life as a painter by training, but after some serious artist burnout and life changes, I pivoted and worked my way up in the automotive industry (another passion of mine) and spent a decade working as an automotive TIG welder from body shops, to off-road race builds, to custom high end vans, to hot rods and everything in between. Somewhere along the way, I realized that making things with my hands was still very much a part of who I am.

These days, I’ve found my way back to art through leatherwork and silversmithing. It’s a combination that feels like a perfect fit, allowing me to bring together both my creative and technical sides.

I love working with raw and quality materials, figuring out how things come together, and creating pieces that are meant to be used, worn, and enjoyed for years to come.

Every piece is made by my own two calloused hands, with a whole lot of care, craftsmanship, and a little bit of grit.

 

The Story Behind Wild Pintos Co.

I consider myself one of the lucky ones—not only for the life I get to share with my husband and our little slice of heaven and the love that surrounds me, but for the two Pinto horses who have filled it with so much adventure, joy, and memories.

Mini and Luna are the heart behind Wild Pintos Co.

Mini, my retired black-and-white Paint, was the one who first made me fall in love with the breed. With her wild spirit, love for adventure, hard working mentality, and a touch of sass, she’s taught me to slow down, be present, and appreciate the little things—like stopping to smell the sagebrush along the trail.

Years later, Luna came along and quickly found her own place in my heart. She's sweet, spirited, girly, competitive, she’s always up for an adventure, but she might just make you work for it along the way.

Wild Pintos Co. is a little nod to these two and the life they’ve inspired me to live—one filled with horses, adventure, handmade goods, and a whole lot of wild at heart.

Handmade in the western spirit.