Still have lots to do on this one, so one or two more sessions. I wish I could make this image larger, but software prohibits it. Her expression is killer and I'm thrilled with how her face came out. I would not want to be in her line of sight.

On another note, one of the galleries handling my work is closing their doors. If any of you know of a good western gallery, I'd sure appreciate hearing about it.

Got lots done on it today. Her hat's too pink and her horse is too dark, but I'll get that in my next session. She'll also get her skin.

Which one is saddle bred? The rider or the horse? Both. I had never seen such a lean, long-legged horse before used for roping calves let alone 1,300 lb. cows. But this horse, even though skinny and frail looking, still had so much heart that she worked like a quarter horse. The rider? Easily one of the best all around cowgirls I have ever met and definitely bred for the saddle. It is in her blood.
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The ladies are done. Not a lot of change, but some work on trees here and there. Hope you like it.

       
It actually only took me about 30 minutes to get the buffalo painted. The trees took a lot longer. Still have a little to do to the trees, but it's pretty much done.

Usually it's the bull that gets painted, but I thought these buffalo cows hiding in the trees were very interesting. It's a relatively small painting at 12X16 and will be $864.

I finally get a chance to finish this one. There's lots of movement in it and that's what I like about it.

Yeeeeehawww! Obviously I'm having fun with this one! Trying to keep it loose and full of motion--the hair tells it all. The background is going to be a lot of pinkish dust. As you can see I changed the title.
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I liked the movement and simplicity in this one. This young woman had just tossed her loop around the head of a 1,300 lb. heifer on the run. She is tough, accomplished, and feminine all at the same time.

It's done and I'm very happy with it! As you can see we have a new title submitted by another local artist friend, and for me, it was the perfect title. I think this is one I might submit to Oil Painters of America Western Region Show.