Fine Equine & Western Art Professional Custom Framing
Montana is an endless source of inspiration for my artistic endeavors. The land, the animals, the history of Montana are all part of my paintings. The subjects in my work are from the experiences I have enjoyed. My goal is to share my experience with the viewers and make them feel they are part of the art.
The landscape, from the plains to the mountains, is a subject in constant change. Its many colors, textures and changes in light keep my eyes constantly composing painting even when I don’t have a brush in my hand. When building a painting I work on location to build the painting until its almost done. I leave it for a few days then finish it back in the studio. Most of the time I have two or three paintings started at any given time.
Horses are the heart of my art. Studying all aspects of horses since childhood has developed my artistic and riding skills. Just like art, horses are an illusive challenge. There is always something new to learn. In my artwork I strive to capture the expression, energy and gesture of my subject. How horses interact with each other or with other animals can be the basis of a painting or sculpture.
Sculpture is a fairly new endeavor for me. After years of painting, the three dimensional form has sparked new interest. My subjects in my sculptures are inspired by motion and expression. Each piece takes on a life of its own from conception to completion. It develops from sketches, to the armature, to the clay creating the model. The model always changes in small ways as its character evolves.
Custom framing since 2003.
