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"The Crack Of Dawn"

This working cowboy has stopped his work long enough to enjoy the sunrise. I know from experience that he's probably been in that saddle...

"Between Rocks And Hard Places"

These cowboys are riding through one of the many sandstone arches within Arches National Park. I've been fortunate enough to have painted...

"Dampened Enthusiasm"

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

"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's...

"She'll Love These"

Every young cowboy enjoys gathering wildflowers for his mom's table. I know I did, and mom always smiled when she saw me riding in with a...

"Winds Of Change"

This Comanche family stands on the rim of the canyon, maybe wondering what the future holds, as the sun sets on their way of life. It's...

"Sandstone Sentinel"

This painting was commissioned by the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce to promote Palo Duro Canyon. It is the last time I painted the...

"Goodnight's Home On The Range"

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

"The Crossing"

Here's a pretty simple idea that I'm pleased with. A group of horses coming down from high country and crossing a stream. The background...

"Great American Cowboy"

This painting is my tribute to all the working cowboys I've had the privilege to know throughout my lifetime. They're a rugged bunch,...