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"Figurin"

Although the sun is barely up , this cowboy has been in the saddle for awhile, checkin' his cattle. I rarely do cowboys this close up,...

"The Spell Of The Palo Duro"

Word's can't express how much I love Palo Duro Canyon. I believe in the old saying, "Bloom where your planted." I grew up in the canyon...

"No Country For Slow Horses"

This cowboy has been surprised by a small band of Comanches. I'm pretty sure that roan will out run them, and It's a good thing. There is...

"The Tracker"

Here's another one of my favorite types of paintings where the viewer knows more than the principal character. This cowboy is...

"Dampened Enthusiasm"

These cowboys didn't get to take the day off just because it's raining, but wet saddle leather makes a day seem much longer. This...

"A Helping Hand"

This is a very simple idea, but it's been very successful as a card and print. I guess simple is best.

"Goodnight's Home On The Range"

I did this painting so the Goodnight Visitors Center could sell prints of it. Charles Goodnight is one of my all-time heroes, so I was...

"Workin Girl"

I've know some great cowgirls over the years, as good as any cowboy. My little sister Suzan could handle a horse with the best of 'em. I...

"Sandstone Sentinel"

This painting was commissioned by the Amarillo Chamber Of Commerce to promote Palo Duro Canyon. It will probably be the last time I paint...

"Song Of The Palo Duro"

This painting was commissioned by the lady who owns the Lighthouse Ranch. It's my all-time favorite view of Palo Duro Canyon, and one...