Original Contemporary Western Art by Barbara McGee

Equine

List of all Galleries

Horses, horses and more horses. When I was little, people worried about me because all I ever wanted to do was ride horses or draw them. At age thirteen I knew I wanted to be an artist and paint horses when I grew up. I still do.

Acceptance And Submission

A team of blonde Belgians

This team was working together, doing the same job but one was happy in his work and the other onenot so much.


Branding Pen

Calf ropers making plans on which calf to catch

Cowboys preserve the ways of the old west


Building A Loop

Roper preparing for his run

Heading and Healing is one of the fastest growing events in rodeo today.


Days End

A pair of percherons enjoying a bath

The last day of the Clay Count Fair and a much deserved bath before the long ride home.


Ecclesiastes 4:9

A fancy team of Blonds

This pair of draft horses probably have never had to do real farm work a day in their life but their grace and beauty is a thing to behold.


Equally Yoked

A pair of Appaloosa mules in harness

This pair of perfectly matched appoloosa mules was such fun to paint.


Free Flowing

Running Horse

Watercolor horse so real he looks like he is running right off the page.


Bringing Up The Rear

Older cows and calves tend to fall to the rear.

Gathering the cattle to change pastures is just one of the jobs that is still done on horseback on many ranches. The older cows and the younger calves get tired before they reach their new pasture and must be urged on until they arive.


Little Britches

Little Girl on Her Horse

I saty she is watching the other contestants, you tell your own story.


Sergio

Cowboy on a young colt

Gentle hands and a soft voice reep huge rewards


The Last Of The Line

Paint Mare and Colt

This painting depicte a very old mare with will very likely be her last colt, and it was a filly to boot.


The Outrider

Horse and Rider On Cattle Drive

A modern day cattle drive from Fort Worth, Texas to Miles City, Montana