“Cow Punch” 12 x 24” Oil on Wood Panel

Painted as a fun homage to America’s colorful Western culture, the characteristic patterns found in the cowboy boots are contrasted by designs from period embroidered shirts.  Harkening back to my early imaginings of life in the old west.  The title of this piece is a play on words, and acknowledgement of what my artist aunt refers to as my “Kool-aid Colors”

This painting is on display at Warriors Work and Ben West Gallery, Hill City, SD.  Check out the special event hosted by the Hill City Merchants this Saturday, May 21 from 4 – 6 pm.  “A Party with Style” featuring fine threads for men and women.

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My studio on wheels has been sidelined due to rain… and more rain… and even more rain!  It is definitely GREEN in the Black Hills now.  Beautifully green.  When the sun shines, things are really going to grow…. like my lawn!