I'm very excited to announce my new project.  Cows have been my main focus, and bovine are a favorite subject for me.  I enjoy watching the Professional Bull
Riding on television mainly because I get such a kick out of the Bull's expressions and attitudes.  I love the look on the Bulls faces when they are getting ready to ride, they really look like they know what's happening, and are anticipating it like a dog looks forward to going for a run, and then the way so many of them do that "yeah, I'm bad!" strut once the ride is over!

Inevitably this turns to thoughts of how fun it would be to paint those famous, fun, beautiful Rodeo Bulls of the PBR.

Well, thought has turned into reality, and I am very pleased to say that
I will begin painting some of the most popular Bulls of the PBR!

This involves a number of steps, the first is a photo shoot to get reference material for paintings.  I will be starting this coming weekend when I meet Reindeer Dippin' in person
where he will be performing in Santa Maria, CA.  I hope he's ready for his photo shoot!
(I'll be sure to get his good side.)

It's a very exciting project and I hope to make some PBR Bull fans happy with some original artwork.  One of the best parts is this will also be helping the Bull Riders, as a percentage of the proceeds will go to the Resistol Relief Fund.  : "The Resistol Relief Fund benefits anyone involved in the sport of bull riding and at all levels. The Resistol Relief Fund is available to high school, college and professional bull riders as well as those people who work in the sport of bull riding."

If you have a favorite PBR Rodeo Bull that you would like to see immortalized in oil, please leave a comment.  (You do not need to sign in to leave comments.)
More news will be posted as new developments occur.

I have had so much distraction come my way, it's a wonder I am able to produce anything new, but here is a brand new addition to the Rodeo series.  One of the most visible and necessary characters at the Rodeo is the Rodeo Clown, ready to protect a fallen rider at a moment's notice.  This image is being licensed by Roughstock Candles at The Candle Ranch for use on the label of their unique, highly fragranced, high quality candles.

This painting is referenced from an original photograph I took at the most recent Lakeside rodeo.
I felt this really captured a Rodeo Clown at work.  You know that as soon as that bull ditches the rider he's headed straight for the clown!
16"x20" oil on canvas mounted to board
"Danger, Clown at Work!"
This painting is available.  Contact the studio for details.