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Normally I like to include strong contrasts of light and shadow in my paintings. On this particular day however, I was intrigued by the soft light of the overcast day. There were shadows to be found but they were not much different in value from the light areas. An interesting change of pace! The area depicted is a road leading from the Yellowstone River. Read More

I can't even imagine living in a 45,000 square foot mansion, yet that is where this painting is headed in April. I am so pleased to announce that "Burst Aflame" will be included in "The Horse in Fine Art - 2014" the Spring Invitational Exhibit of the American Academy of Equine Art. What a unique idea to hold an art exhibit where the paintings and sculpture are placed throughout Spindletop Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. It sounds like an elegant setting indeed! The exhibit runs from April 18 - May 30, 2014 just in time for the Kentucky Derby!

This painting was inspired by a talented, young photographer and friend, Alyssa Hoffman. Thanks, Alyssa! Read More

This view of the Yellowstone River was painted when the ice was still thick and covered in snow. The day had a beautiful soft light that emphasized the plum and burgundy tones of the trees, some of my favorite colors in the landscape.

Now here with the last couple of warm days the river is starting to break up and the ice chunks are piling up and causing some flooding.
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I always imagine the amazing Lewis and Clark Expedition when I visit the Yellowstone River, not from our home. I like to think if they came back today that they would find it much the same as it was when they were here over 200 years ago. Of course there are dirt roads leading to the river now and a few camping spots but overall I think it remains much the same, at least here in eastern Montana. Especially in the winter, it is so silent and beautiful. It is easy to fall back in time and picture the hardy explorers waking to a cold new day along the river or tramping through the green ash, cottonwoods and willows, so thick that they would never know a bear was watching their every move. 

Unframed price includes free shippping in U.S.

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Coming to Waterbury, Connecticut mid-March through April, there will be a wonderful exhibit at the Mattatuck Art Museum entitled "A Feeling of Humanity: Contemporary Western Art from the Collection of Ken Ratner". Mr. Ratner will be giving a talk at the opening and participating in a panel discussion at the opening March 13, 2014. I am very honored to have one of my paintings included in this collection. Visit here for a more complete description of the exhibit: www.mattatuckmuseum.org/future. 

For a sneak preview of the amazing artwork, see Mr. Ratner's Pinterest Boards - click here.

The collection will also travel to several other museums including the  Rockwell Museum of Western Art. For an interesting article on the exhibit and how Mr. Ratner goes about collecting his art, please click here.

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