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"Grandpa's Pumpkins"

A few more pumpkins like that one and they are going to need a bigger wagon. I'm sure Grandma will be glad to see what they bring her....

"Overslept"

This cowboy had a long day yesterday and made a cold camp last night. The sun is rising, but he's still not up. Even his horse knows how...

"A Western Horseman Christmas"

Western Horseman Magazine commissioned this painting for their December cover. They wanted several of the products that are advertised in...

"Finding Their Place In The World"

This is kind of a humorous painting. These cowboys are hopelessly lost and have stopped to stare at their map. Up on the Llano Estacado...

"Dogged Determination"

This young cowboy is having a bad morning. Saddles are heavy, and his horse is tall, and his dog's not helping. This painting was used...

"Dash For The Way Station"

I wanted to make this painting show as much action and danger as possible. I love action, especially when it involves running horses and...

"Down From High Country"

This painting was commissioned by the same man that bought a similar painting that I posted a few weeks ago. This time, he wanted his...

"The Ploy"

When you're small and trying to bridle your horse in a large pasture, it's sometimes necessary to hid your bridle and offer a little...

"Vastly Outnumbered"

Although I love to do action paintings, I'm probably better known for my Christmas and Kid paintings. A painting like this is my...

"The Good, The Bad And The Hungry"

I enjoy scenes of the Old West like this one. It's fun to choose the types of clothing, hats and saddles for each of the characters as...