Bison Study 6.5″ x 6″

I have just returned from a lovely and inspiring trip to Jackson, WY and Grand Teton National Park.  I made the trip with friend and fellow artist Dustin Van Wechel. We made the trip to attend the festivities surrounding Jackson during the Fall Arts Festival. Many artists, along with collectors, can be found roaming the streets checking out all the galleries and other public art exhibitions that take place during the festival. I saw many friends and met some new ones while taking in some of the best wildlife and western art in the country.

I also was fortunate to spend quite a bit of time in Horizon Fine Art where my work is represented in Jackson. My most sincere thanks to Barbara and Monica for making me feel welcome and at home. If you are in Jackson please stop in to Horizon and see my work along with the work of many other wonderful artists. Barbara and Monica will gladly help you whatever your needs may be.

While in the gallery I started a small demonstration piece which I have recently completed. It is the small bison study attached to this post. The balance of my time was spent with Dustin photographing in the Park. We encountered mostly moose but were also entertained by otters, pronghorn antelope, bison, an occasional elk and various and sundry birds. It was an awesome reference gathering trip as I came home with enough moose reference to last me a long time. And moose was the animal I was sorely in need of as far as reference material is concerned. I will post some photos in a future blog post.

So thanks Dustin and thank you Barbara and Monica at Horizon for a great week! Thanks also to Lyn, Amy, Tiffany, and Tiffany and Brian for hanging out!  Everything is better with friends.

“Hitting The High Notes”  15″ x 5″           Detail

A rare vertical piece for me. A little marsh wren doing his duty letting the other birds know where he stands.

These new works are the first to be sent to my new gallery, Horizon Fine Art, in Jackson Wyoming.  I am thrilled to be included in this wonderful gallery were my work will hang alongside many other fabulous artists including a couple of friends of mine.  I am also tickled to have my work exhibited in what has become one of my favorite places in all the world, Jackson, Wy. If You are in the area please stop by and check out the gallery and the town you will not be disappointed.

The drawings are all completed from reference gleaned from  a recent trip to the greater Jackson Yellowstone area. I will try to post some pictures of that trip soon.

El Jefe 7.5 x 20  pencil

George and Gracie 8 x 6  pencil

Upon Reflection 8 x 6  pencil

The Stink Eye – 12 x 22 inches

A relatively large piece for me. Rendering the fur textures at this scale was a particular challenge.  This is a young but definitely up and coming bison bull who was not thrilled about me photographing him.

Dream Catcher 7.5″ x 5.5″

Latest work earmarked for Reflections of Nature my next show in Fallbrook, CA the weekend of May 6th – 8th. I hope you can join me in viewing some wonderful nature inspired art. Stop by my booth and say hello.