Taryn Piana aka The Pagan Cowgirl was born and raised in Sarasota Florida. Now a retired-professional-shapeshifter living off-grid in Spring Creek, North Carolina. She has lived many lives, careers, and locations across the country. From Florida to California to New Mexico and settling in this magical remote community. Her arts career began young with photography and sculpture. She was licensed in cosmetology in 2004, specialized in makeup managing MAC cosmetics for years, then studied special FX makeup and began working in music, performance, film and television for the next decade. A deep interest in folklore, mythology, philosophy, and storytelling morphed into a career in the arts. Working for academies such as Art Center College of Design, CalArts, Disney, Netflix, EA games, League of Legends, and acting as the muse for some of the greatest living and late masters of the fine and modern arts. She has worked in styling, costume and set design, hair and makeup. Prior to the pandemic shut down she moved to Santa Fe New Mexico and managed an animal sanctuary with a focus on horses.