Rooted in a lifelong connection to animals, Laughing Mule Artworks celebrates quiet moments, strong spirits, and the lives animals live alongside us.
Explore the Galleries
Each collection reflects a different way of working, while staying rooted in the same love of animals, process, and storytelling. Explore by medium, mood, or simply follow the critter that catches your eye.
Critter Couture
Playful, Illustrated Animal Portraits
A whimsical reimagining of animals in cozy sweaters and playful attire, blending the natural world with gentle humor and a love of character celebrating the joy of imagination with a touch of storytelling fun.
Whimsical Color Works
Digital & Graphic Artwork
These color-forward works combine digital illustration, graphic processes, and elements of printmaking. Playful and lighthearted, these animal-centered pieces feel storybook-inspired—simple, expressive, and designed to delight both children and adults.
Black & White Portraits
Hand-Pulled Linocut Prints
Bold, graphic, and quietly expressive, this gallery features primarily black-and-white linocut prints carved and printed by hand. Each piece captures a fleeting moment where emotion takes center stage.
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From cards to original artwork, these pieces are made with care, curiosity, and just enough stubborn determination to get them right.
Originals
Mini Notes
Stickers
Cards
Fine Art Prints
Art inspired by animals, crafted by hand, and guided by kindness.
From her secluded studio in Montana’s Bitterroot Valley, artist Wendy Holsapple creates work rooted in a lifelong connection to animals. Her work is inspired by and explores the stories, humor, and individuality of the animals that cross her path—especially equines, canines, and other often-misunderstood souls.
Drawing from a life spent working, packing, observing, and creating alongside animals as well as a deep respect for the lives they live alongside us, Wendy’s art captures quiet, fleeting moments that reveal personality, resilience, and spirit.
Her practice spans hand-pulled linocut prints, digital illustration, cold-wax–enhanced works, and playful sculptural paper pieces. Each piece is shaped by hand with care and intention. The process is intentionally imperfect — whether carving a block, building a frame, or experimenting with new materials, she embraces the evolution that allows materials, place, and moment to guide the final work.
Many pieces are framed in wood logged with her mules—bringing her life, work, and respect for animals full circle—work made alongside the animals who inspire it.
Guided by kindness and curiosity, Laughing Mule Artworks celebrates connection and the small moments that matter most while giving back through support of rescue and humane organizations dedicated to animal welfare.
Beyond the Gallery
Additional ways to work together, including custom frames, surface pattern design, and wholesale partnerships.
Custom Frames
Handcrafted frames made from wood I log with my mules—built with care, character, and a little mule-powered stubbornness.
Surface Pattern Design
Animal-inspired illustrations turned into repeat patterns for products, textiles, and collaborations that enjoy a bit of personality.
Wholesale
Cards, mini notes, stickers, and prints available for wholesale—perfect for shops that appreciate good design and good stories.
Stories from the Studio
Occasional notes from the Bitterroot Valley—sharing new work, quiet moments with animals, behind-the-scenes process, and the small stories that shape the art. No noise, just thoughtful updates when there’s something worth sharing.
