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"A Good Place To Stop And Reflect"

I had a chance to double-up on the brilliant colors of autumn in this one. It's almost impossible to get too bright or too intense of...

"Cold Water And Falling Leaves"

I may be simple-minded, but I can watch leaves floating down a mountain stream for hours. For me, it's relaxing. These were my thoughts...

"Into The High Lonesome"

I don't often do a painting with just a cowboy riding through a landscape, but I thought this scenery was strong enough to carry the...

"The Thinker"

I did this painting for a limited edition print. It was also used for a Leanin' Tree birthday card and a "Header" for their display...

"The Artist"

This painting was done for my second book with Harvest House Publishing, "Growing Up Cowboy". What I like most about this painting is the...

"Golden Memories"

This painting was done for my first book with Harvest House Publishing, "Everything I Know I Learned From My Grandpa". I miss the...

"An Uphill Battle"

These cowboys have been jumped by a small band of Comanches, and their only hope is to find cover. I can't see a tree in sight. Maybe...

"Mirrored"

Hot off the easel 12x16 oil on linen. I tried to keep the background as simple as possible so the horse and rider and their reflections...

"Searchin' The Shadows"

Hot off the easel. 16x12 oil on linen. With rope in hand, this cowboy is searching for a lost cow and calf. I know from experience cows...

"Cool Mountain Air"

There's nothing like the cool crisp morning air in high country. I'm drawn to such mornings and I love this time of year.