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Beyond The Mountains
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 30" x 1"
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Calm Waters
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 24" x 1"
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In The Morning
Oil on Canvas -- 12" x 9" x 1"
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Hunter
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 24" x 1"
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Mother And Child
Oil on Canvas -- 18" x 24" x 1"
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Young Chief
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 24" x 1"
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No Fear
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 24" x 1"
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Texas Red
Oil on Canvas -- 24" x 36" x 1"
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Riding Gringo
Oil on Canvas -- 40" x 30" x 1"
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Let Freedom Reign
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 30" x 1"
This warrior is a great leader of his people during a time of great conflict.
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A Wild Spirit
Oil on Canvas -- 24" x 18" x 1"
An Indian women riding her horse in the mountains. She is young, wild and free.
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The Colonel's Daughter
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 24" x 1"
An Army scout brings sad news of the colonels death, to his daughter.
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Against All Odds
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 24" x 1"
This cowboy has spent his life struggling against an unforgiving land and a rapidly changing world.
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The Old Bear Hunter
Oil on Canvas -- 24" x 36" x 1"
The old bear hunter must fight an unforgiving and harsh land. He seeks the greatest of wilderness predators.
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Where The River Runs Wild
Oil on Canvas -- 24" x 30" x 1"
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This mountain man must cross a mighty river.
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Alone Too Long
Oil on Canvas -- 24" x 18" x 1"
This cowboy has spent his life on the trail. It is a life of hardship and regret, but he is too old to change.
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Guarding The Mission
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 24" x 1"
This Mexican cowboy is protecting the mission, the church is the center of life for the town.
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Green Green Grass Of Home
Oil on Canvas -- 24" x 30" x 1"
A soldier returns home after many years, to an uncertain future.
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Wild At Heart
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 30" x 1"
Mountain men lived by their own code. They preferred the wilderness over any kind of civilized way of life.
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Harsh Country
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 24" x 1"
When a man is riding through a desert country side, he must be prepared for danger at every turn. Hostile Indians, rattlesnakes, and very little water makes for a hazardous journey. This rider has done this many times before, however, he knows to be vigilant and pay close attention to his surroundings because the desert is unforgiving.
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The Hunter Of The Plains
Oil on Canvas -- 24" x 18" x 1"
The Plains Indians relied heavily on hunting the buffalo, especially on the open plains where buffalo were plentiful. This young hunter must prove himself to his people.
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On His Own
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 24" x 1"
When a cowboy is this far from anywhere, he has no one to rely on except himself and his horse.
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All In A Days Work
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 24" x 1"
A typical cowboy for today and yesterday.
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A Winter Hunt
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 30" x 1"
This Indian is following the winter game into the snowy mountains to provide food for his family.
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When Men Were Bold
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 30" x 1"
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Mountain men had to be strong and bold just to survive the harsh land where they lived.
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Leaving San Antone
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 24" x 1"
This cowboy is leaving San Antone to start over and find adventure in the West.
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Where The Mountains Meet The Sky
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 30" x 1"
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Charting the unknown territory of the frontier, this mountain man knew the land well and could survive the harsh conditions along the trail.
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Riding Hard
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 24" x 1"
Horse and rider are making their way across country while the weather is good.
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Startled By The Thunder
Oil on Canvas -- 36" x 24" x 1"
An approaching storm caught this cowgirl by surprise.
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Tender Moments
Oil on Canvas -- 24" x 30" x 1"
It's a fleeting moment when you catch a cowboy talking to his horse.
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Old Leather
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 24" x 1"
Only at home in the saddle after many years of hard work, this cowboy exemplifies the spirit of the vanishing old west.
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Simple Joys
Oil on Belgian Linen -- 30" x 34" x 1"
Best part of the day. Enjoying the peace and quiet with a good cigar.
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No Nonsense
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 24" x 1"
This cowgirl herds the Longhorns through downtown Ft. Worth every day. She knows what she is doing and is very serious about doing it right.
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Experience Counts
Oil on Belgian Linen -- 30" x 24" x 1"
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The most experience cowboy is always the most trusted and most valued in any situation; on the range or on a cattle drive. If you don't know what you are doing, you may not be needed at all. Keeping steady nerves only comes with many years of experience. Staying calm under fire, where others may panic under pressure.
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She's Still Riding
Oil on Canvas -- 28" x 22" x 1"
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Age is not holding this cowgirl back. She was chasing a herd of Long Horns when I first saw her.
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Morning Light
Oil on Canvas -- 24" x 18" x 1"
Morning light and deep shadows is the perfect setting to get the day started.
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Apache Sky
Oil on Canvas -- 24" x 36" x 1"
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The Apache are natives of the Southwest deserts where the sky appears endless. I used Cerulean Blue as the dominate color to demonstrate the beauty of the vast desert sky. French Ultra Marine Blue was best pick for the Army Scout’s coat. Burnt Sienna is the perfect contrasting color for the stunning horse.
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Dusty
Oil on Canvas -- 20" x 16" x 1"
Cowboy doing his daily duties on a dusty trail.
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Lost In Thought
Oil on Canvas -- 18" x 14" x 1"
This painting is depicting the spiritual moment of self reflection.
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Noon Day Sun
Oil on Canvas -- 24" x 18" x 1"
Enjoying the brightest part of the day with peaceful dreams of many more sunny days.
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Just Passing Through
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 30" x 1"
A good horse and a gun is all this cowboy needed for his long journey across the West.
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Looking For Work
Oil on Canvas -- 28" x 22" x 1"
The cowboy's life was full of hard work, low pay and little sleep. He would rise before the sun, then saddle up for another 18-hour day in the saddle. But, if he needed work, he would gladly do it. This cowboy's face tells his story.
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The Last Trapper
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 30" x 1"
The Mountain Men/Trappers flourished for a few decades, however, the demand for beaver fur dropped quickly. Most beaver pelts were sent to England for making hats. The days of the trapper making a good living by fur trapping ended when fur was replaced by silk.
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Kansas
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 40" x 1"
I met this cowboy in Kansas. I had to paint him on his beautiful horse. In Kansas, you have the sky and the ground and nothing in between. It's just beautiful, so I named the painting "Kansas".
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Stand Your Ground
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 30" x 1"
The Plains Indians were powerful and resourceful. They fiercely resisted the white encroachment of their lands. Because conflict with other tribes and treaties with the white man that quickly fell apart, made it a relentless struggle for them to stand their ground and survive in an unforgiving environment.
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Lone Scout
Oil on Canvas -- 22" x 28" x 1"
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Doing his job for the Cavalry.
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Sound of Danger
Oil on Canvas -- 28" x 22" x 1"
Grab your gun when a loud noise catches your attention. This cowboy is ready to defend himself.
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Cheyenne Brothers
Oil on Canvas -- 22" x 28" x 1"
This painting depicts the value of family. They are real brothers and are very close to each other.
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Still Riding
Oil on Canvas -- 28" x 22" x 1"
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Still riding after so many years. This old cowboy has been around for a long time. He may be old but he is still riding.
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Looking into the Sun
Oil on Canvas -- 36" x 24" x 1"
The rocky terrain and the cold creek represent the struggles of the past, but now he is looking into the sun and sees a much brighter future for himself and his people.
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Looking for Water
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 40" x 1"
This Vaquero has been riding for days through rough and water-less terrain. He and his horse are in desperate need of a water hole.
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Tracking the Big Buck
Oil on Canvas -- 36" x 24" x 1"
The great hunters were revered by his tribe. Started in the morning to look for game, this hunter, carefully and slowly tracks the big buck that has just crossed the creek.
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Reflections
Oil on Canvas -- 28" x 22" x 1"
This cowgirl is thinking back on her life growing up on her father's ranch, and taking over upon his death. That was many years ago, but she is still in the saddle doing what she has always done.
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Lonesome Road Home
Oil on Canvas -- 36" x 24" x 1"
Long days and long nights make the trip home a lonely time. This old cowboy is looking forward to a real bed and some hot food and someone to talk to.
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She's All Business
Oil on Canvas -- 36" x 24" x 1"
Hard hitting cattle woman with no time for none sense.
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Riding Point
Oil on Canvas -- 36" x 24" x 1"
The point man, also called the point rider or lead rider, is the cowboy who rides near the front of the herd—determining the direction, controlling the speed, and giving the cattle something to follow. Larger herds sometimes necessitate the use of two point men. An honored position on the drive, this job is reserved for more experienced hands who know the country through which they are traveling.
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Preparing the Lasso
Oil on Canvas -- 28" x 22" x 1"
Rooted in necessity and shaped by the land, the Mexican cowboy tradition influenced the origin of cowboys. This Vaquero is very skilled at roping cattle.
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Slim
Oil on Canvas -- 28" x 22" x 1"
Slim represent the traditional cowboy. He is strong and steadfast. Slim knows the difference from right and wrong. Even though he is quite and calm, everyone knows you don't mess with Slim.
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Pumpkin
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 40" x 1"
Large red bull.
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Juan
Oil on Canvas -- 36" x 24" x 1"
The native cowboys were called vaqueros (from the Spanish word for cow) and developed roping skills which were necessary for cattle drives and ranching.
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Horse Thief
Oil on Canvas -- 20" x 16" x 1"
Horse thieves, cattle rustlers, and bandits were a common part of the west as law and order struggle to overcome some of the worst of these characters.
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Precious
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 40" x 1"
Large Brahma bulls are commonly found grazing in the pastures in Texas and Oklahoma. I saw this bull enjoying a warm summer day grazing near a fence and I just had to stop and take his picture. I knew I had to paint him. I entered his painting of Precious and was accepted into the Oil Painters of America’s Twenty-sixth Annual National Exhibition to be held at Eisele Gallery of Fine Art in Cincinnati, Ohio from May 12 through June 10, 2017.
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Tribal Pride
Oil on Canvas -- 28" x 22" x 1"
When I finished this painting, I could feel some sorrow in his face, but I could see he had many accomplishments that are demonstrated by the feathers he wore.
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Three Feathers
Oil on Canvas -- 28" x 22" x 1"
I painted this Native American and I called him Three Feathers. He is adorned with an intricate bear claw necklace that provides him great protection and he is feeling comfort and harmony from his scared ghost shirt.
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Papa
Oil on Canvas -- 36" x 48" x 1"
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Texas ranchers using the Chisholm Trail started on the route from South Texas to the railroads in Abilene, Kansas and this bull is a good example of the type of cattle seen on that drive.
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Mocha and Cream
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 40" x 1"
Mocha and Cream was painted with a heavy use of shadows and light. I used a very dark background to illuminate the beautiful feature of this horse's face. Looking at this painting, I thought it looked like a really good cup of coffee. Many shades of soft browns topped off with a hint of pure cream.
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Born Beautiful
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 40" x 1"
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Beautiful black horse sporting a new saddle
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Stormy
Oil on Canvas -- 24" x 36" x 1"
Some of the colors I used to paint this beautiful brown horse were Burnt Sienna, Ultra Marine Blue and a hint of Yellow Ochre. I wanted to focus on his face and the gentleness in his eyes.
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Decision to Fight
Oil on Canvas -- 28" x 22" x 1"
When I start a new painting of a Native American, it is difficult to separate the real from the myth that perpetuates the fighting spirit of these brave men. While developing the face of this man, I could see he was struggling with a great decision. He is the defender of his way of life, the custodian of his land. I wanted to depict the remarkable strength in each feature in his face and the conflict he must be experiencing.
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Solemn Resistance
Oil on Canvas -- 40" x 30" x 1"
When new territories and states were organized in the West, it became clear that Native Americans could not roam at will over tens of thousands of square miles as they had for many years. This man will resist silently.
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Midnight
Oil on Canvas -- 24" x 18" x 1"
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This painting portrays a magnificent black stallion that was developed with a monochromatic approach to signify this special breed of horses.
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Prince
Oil on Canvas -- 24" x 36" x 1"
This special horse lived in the small pasture near my house in Frisco, Texas. I watched him nearly every day. I heard he was going to be moved to another pasture which made me very sad. How could I lose the joy of seeing him? Paint him of course!
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Great Chief
Oil on Canvas -- 28" x 22" x 1"
Neither common place or casual, this chief led many war parties, and was the strongest and bravest of all the fighters. This man must have been a great chief. As I painted his face, I felt that he may have been the last of the greatest generation.
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Western Sky
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 40" x 1"
Beautiful auburn horse running across a late afternoon western sky.
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Mug Shot
Oil on Canvas -- 28" x 22" x 1"
Profile of a Longhorn.
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Angel
Oil on Canvas -- 30" x 24" x 1"
In mythology, the white horse may be viewed as supernatural, but this white horse just looks like an angel, therefore I will call him “Angel”.
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Cinnamon
Oil on Canvas -- 40" x 30" x 1"
The spirit of a horse is difficult to define, however, the horse is immersed in legends, myths, and folk tales. This painting just explores this horse's grace and beauty.
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Three Beauties
Oil on Canvas -- 24" x 36" x 1"
Faces of three beautiful horses I found living near my house in a suburb of Dallas. The flowing manes give a sense of movement.
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Flying Mane
Oil on Canvas -- 18" x 24" x 2"
With intelligence, sensitivity and his mane flying behind him, this horse is absolutely beautiful. I tried to paint him with a sense of motion and speed.
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Tex
Oil on Canvas -- 24" x 30" x 1"
The Texas Longhorn and the American cowboy are two of the most enduring symbols of the Old West. Now, the romance and mystique of cowboys and cattle drives returns to Fort Worth and there is where I found this old longhorn.
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Gus
Oil on Canvas -- 24" x 36" x 1"
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His name is Gus; he weighs about 2200 pounds. Brahmas have been bred as beef cattle, but not Gus. He lives in a small pasture next to the post office in Addison, Texas. I just had to stop and take his picture and he didn't seem to mind since he was eating on a stack of hay.
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The Indian Paint
Oil on Canvas -- 24" x 36" x 1"
Reddish brown spots dominate a white back ground on this galloping horse. The The Indian Paint horse represents the essence of freedom. Few colors were needed to create motion and contrast.
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Old Red
Oil on Canvas -- 24" x 36" x 1"
I first saw “Old Red” on a hot day in July during the cattle drive in Ft. Worth. His head was hung low and he looked tired. I had to lift his head and shorten his horns to fit him on my canvas.
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Love at First Sight
Oil on Canvas -- 24" x 36" x 3/4"
This painting will make its debut in the September edition of Southwest Art magazine.
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