Western
List of all Galleries
The first time I saw pictures of the mountains I said "When I grow up, I want to go see the pretty mountains." I have had a love affair with the west my entire life. Cowboys, horses and mountains are all I have ever wanted to paint. I am still the happiest when these elements are in my work.
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Body LanguageCowboys Standing by the Bucking Chute"You want to paint what?" |
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Branding PenCalf ropers making plans on which calf to catchCowboys preserve the ways of the old west |
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Building A LoopRoper preparing for his runHeading and Healing is one of the fastest growing events in rodeo today. |
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Bringing Up The RearOlder 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. |
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Little BritchesLittle Girl on Her HorseI saty she is watching the other contestants, you tell your own story. |
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RenewedOld Saddle with our FlagThe saddle and the flag go together like cowboys and patriotism |
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SergioCowboy on a young coltGentle hands and a soft voice reep huge rewards |
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Sticken Close To The WellHerford Cows Sticken Close to the wellIn the heat of the day, the shade of the tree and the water keep these cattle close to the well. |
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The Hand Of The WhispererA Gentle HandA gentle hand makes for a soft mouth. Training a young horse on the open range. |
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To The ReadyBranding day, sorting the calvesThe action was so fast that day that shooting pictures took on a whole new dimension. It became a matter of composition and action. |
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Wisdom On Her LipsTwo Indian women in conversationThese two old friends are deep in conversation, one can only guess what they might be talking about. My guess is that they were discussing their grandchildren and how much fun it is to see them at their first pow wow. |
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