Dance with a Mad Bull

Bulls are amazingly agile for their bulky size. This one whips around to punish the cowboy who was on his back just seconds ago. For purchase info click here.

Ready and Willing

Horses put up with a lot from their humans. This pretty little sorrel is ready to work and seems to be saying, "Come on, Boss, what are we waiting for?"

This is an oil that has been in the works for awhile now. With a show deadline approaching, I finally got it in gear and finished the painting...

"Heads Up! #6

Ever curious, this horse was investigating something on the ground when I interrupted him. Painted on 6 x 6" gallery-wrap canvas, painted on the sides so you can hang it as is, unframed or choose to frame as you wish.

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Heads Up! #5

Horses "nuzzling", another form of communication. For more information, click here :

Heads Up! #4

Heads Up! #3

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Heads Up! #2

Awards!

"Dynamic Duo"

"Black & Bay"

My little barrel racer has finally found a new home. Not only did the "Dynamic Duo" receive a Purchase Award, but also the "Spirit of the West Award" at the 2010 Wild Horse & Western Art Show in Rock Springs, WY.

In addition, "Black & Bay" was awarded an Honorable Mention. The Juror of Awards was well-known artist, Ann Hanson, who creates beautifully realistic painting in the western genre.

"Heads Up! The Mini-series

This is the first of a new series I'm calling "Heads Up!", focusing on and exploring the expressive eyes, ears, necks and heads of horses. What a huge world that is!

I'm calling them "Mini's", because they are painted in on 6 x 6" canvas.

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Two Paintings at Browns Gallery in Boise

Brown's Gallery has been in Boise for over 40 years. They are hosting this year's exhibit of the Pastel Society of the Northern Rockies which runs throughout the month of July. I have these two paintings in the show. the juror of award is one of my very favorite pastelists and equine artists, Dawn Emerson.

Cowboy Support System

I broke away from the pastels for awhile to focus on this painting in oil, which I had done in pastel several months ago. It is 30 x 24 ".

Lanky Cowboy at the Rodeo

I love the excitement and action of rodeo, but I also pay attention to the sideline activities of fans and contestants, looking for painting opportunities. I started to paint a much larger oil of this one, which I have abandoned for now, seems it lost something in the translation from the smaller size. I think I would almost have to use a palette knife to get the same feeling I have here, something else I have yet to try! For purchase info click here.

Hereford Calf

A Hereford calf with a fresh white face is hard to resist. To bid click here.

Black and Bay

Horses are ever curious about their surroundings. These two are about to investigate something they see. Two more of my favorite colors of horses. Click here to bid.

Hereford at the Open Gate

I enjoy painting Hereford cattle because of their intense red color offset by white markings. The newborn calves are especially pretty with their sparkling white faces.
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Black and Red

#33 Calves can be very curious about their new world, but usually stick pretty close to mama. SOLD

Buckskin Itch

#32 Original pastel of one of my favorite colors of horses, the buckskin. For purchase info, click here.

Winter Sunset on Snow-covered Hills

Phenomenal sunsets are a common sight way out here in the boonies of eastern Montana. Makes up for chilling temperatures in the winter. Click here to bid.

Big, Black Longhorn

Longhorn cattle are so cool to paint, they have many different colors and of course, the horns are so unique. Each one seems to be an independent character on its own...maybe that's one reason why they are such an icon of the West. Click here to bid.

Mare and Foal at Rest

Who doesn't enjoy a warm nap in the sun?

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Frost on Lone Tree Creek

It is impossible to recreate the cool beauty of those frosty mornings, but I have fun trying! #28 of 100 to come...For purchase info click here

Russian Olives in Winter White

I am trying out some new pastels I bought, a set of dark colors and a set of ultramarine blues - and having a lot of fun playing with them. This painting is of a grove of Russian Olive trees after several days of foggy, freezing weather. SOLD

Mirror, Mirror on the Ford

I was at a branding where this horse was entertained by looking at himself in the side mirror of a pickup. Horses have amazing personalities! Click here for purchase info.