Denise Rich, aka The Rich Artist
Cow, Cowboy and Rodeo Western Original Oil Paintings by award winning artist, Denise Rich.
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Denise Rich, THE EARLY YEARS The artist as a young girl, exploring her artistic future, was temporarily sidetracked with delusions of being a dancer. It did not take long to discover that her talents were in a different artistic arena, and that she was better suited to fine arts both due to ability and the desire to remain sedentary. (Continue to complete Biography by clicking here


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View Article  Irresistable Holstein calves painting
Here is a richly colored oil painting of two cute calf buddies.  The reference photo for this painting was taken by me at the local dairy.  There is an abundant supply of calves to enjoy, I try to get some good photos of them each time I visit.

sold
Available in print here.


View Article  Jersey cows painting
I was in the mood to do a looser painting with a dramatic feel, and I am pleased with the results on this original oil study of Jersey cows.

Original oil study on board.  Also, a photo of how this painting looks in a frame. 
This painting is sold.
View Article  Upcoming commission for American Guernsey Association...
 I have been commissioned by The American Guernsey Association to do a painting.  Since all of my paintings are done from my own original photos, I went this weekend to a Ranch with Guernsey cattle to take reference pictures.  (Thank you again Linda for your help and hospitality!)  My husband and daughter 'assisted' on the photo shoot, and made friends with the cows too!

I will be posting more about the commission as it unfolds, and am planning to include progress pictures of the painting.  I expect to have the first in a series of progress pictures of this painting up on the site this week.
View Article  Holstein Cows in a field
These Holsteins live at the local dairy.  This original cow oil study is on a masonite board
specially prepared with a beautiful oil painting surface.  I really love to paint on board, the finish is not like canvas, it's smooth and reflects light differently.  This piece is titled "Lazy day Holsteins", and is sold.


View Article  Original Holstein Cows painting
Here are three California Holstein gals that appear to be gossiping about something...at least one tongue is wagging, and the other two are all ears! 
This painting is sold



View Article  Texas Longhorn painting, a commission
There are some beautiful Texas Longhorns not too far from me, I had the opportunity to photograph them, just in time for a commission request for a Longhorn Portrait.
Here she is, with her crown of glory.

16 by 20, oil on canvas.
This painting is sold.
Available in print here.
If you are interested in commissioning a painting from my huge supply of reference photos of a Texas Longhorn or other cattle breed, contact me directly at 619-933-5935.