This is from a photo reference that was not my own, which is rare for me. I never paint from photos taken by professional photographers, but sometimes with permission I use photos taken by private parties. This was a photo taken by the rancher's wife on a cold, winter day with snow on the ground. The photo was low resolution, so details are blurry, but that's all I really need. The background is a distant mountain area with big sky. It has the feel of being at the top of the world looking out over a vast panorama.
                                                       Faye Taylor - Western Artist