As a historian and artist, the West has always inspired me; so I use my art to tell stories and remember what might have been. This page contains a gallery of artwork I’ve shared on my blog and will be updated periodically. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
The Good Samaritan
2010
1st place Winner at Death Valley 49’ers
Art Show 2011
SOLD
Santa’s Last Stop
2012
2nd place Winner at Death Valley 49’ers Art Show 2013
Bringing Home the “T”
2012
2nd place Winner at Death Valley 49’ers Art Show 2013
Deception
2009
3rd place winner at the Death Valley 49’ers
Art Show 2010
A Girl and Her Dog
2014
SOLD
The Dancer
2013
Winter Camp
2013
The Way the West was Won
2013
Storm over Buffalo Gap
2013
Ambush at Buffalo Gap
2013
SOLD
The Intruder
2013
The Short Cut
2012
Home Sweet Home
2012
SOLD
The Trade
2012
SOLD
Sacred Ground
2012
Game On
2012
Crossing the Yellowstone
2012
Saved by the Bull
2012
Neighborhood Bullies
2012
The Newborn
2012
Family Gathering
2012
Saturday Night at Rock Creek
2012
A Turn for the Worse
2012
The Getaway
2011
Contemplation
2009
Geronimo
2007
Curiosity, The Buffalo
Mixed Media
2013
The Buffalo
2006
SOLD
TrappersWildWest 
I love the idea of going deep into one subject, like writing a novel in images or virtual travelling. I’m all over the place, LOL, getting a multitude of ideas that I then can’t choose from or never get done. There is freedom in limitation it seems! And, well, anything with horses always goes well with me.
I agree – as odd as it seems, there is freedom in limitation.
Lovely work.
Thanks for the nice comment.
Trapper Gale
Beautiful works !
Thanks so much.
Trapper Gale
So talented & so wonderful!
Thank you Cindy – I appreciate your comment.
I really enjoyed your blog – made me laugh. I completely relate to how you describe yourself and what you paint and I admire your frankness in showing us your sense of self in your images. These seem to me all to be self-portraits, which perhaps is what all good art is. Thanks for calling by on mine.
Thanks for such a nice comment – I never really thought of it quite that way – but I believe you are right. I enjoyed stopping by yours and plan to again.
Trapper Gale
Trapper, I’m a big fan of western art (seen most of the Russell’s & Remingtons in Ft. Worth, and Great Falls) – your images certainly do justice to the genre. 🙂
Thanks so much for the nice comment – I appreciate it.
You are, most definitely, an artist!
Thank you. What a great comment, you’ve made my day.
Great work! I love your ability to tell a story through your work. very thoughtful!
Thanks for the nice comment.
Beautiful work. So nice tobe doing something you enjoy and that is revealed in your art too.
Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment. It’s appreciated!
Greetings. I find ‘Family Gathering’ and ‘The Good Samaritan’ especially powerful images, but all amazing works of art. I’m a beginner artist, still learning my way around the palette, experimenting, finding the best medium. I’m Scott, nice to ‘meet’ you. I look forward to seeing what you come up with next! A good day
Scott, it’s nice to meet you. Thanks so much for stopping by and introducing yourself, along with leaving such nice comments.
Wonderful work! Great imagery! I enjoy seeing the early auto juxtaposed with the horse. Have you seen the PBS documentary “Horatio’s Drive”? ( http://www.pbs.org/horatio/ ) At one point in the desert they were saved and his broken down car towed by a good samaritan on horseback.
Thanks for the nice comment. I haven’t seen that show, but I’ll look for it – sounds like something I’d enjoy. I appreciate you stopping by.
My wife and I have been collectors of western American art for most of our married life and I like your work a lot. I wish I could do that but photography is as close as I can get. It’s wonderful that you’re following your dream. Your about page sounds much like my life too.
Thank you for your kind comments. I do love the American West, it’s history and art. There are some tremendous artists out there.
I’ve been checking out your photography and it’s stunning. You’ve captured some great and inspiring images. I’m looking forward to seeing more. It’s always nice to find a kindred spirit.
I love your work and seeing them together is fantastic, like reading history in art form.
gpcox – thanks so much for the nice comment. You made my day.
Trapper Gale
Thanks for liking my watercolors. I appreciate every single like and comment. You are a talented artist. I wish you the best of luck at your upcoming show.
Your watercolors are beautiful. Thanks for stopping by.
Trapper Gale
Thank you for your comment on my blog. Your is very interesting. I am looking forward to learn more about history. Great gallery. Thank you.
Thanks for stopping by. Your eagle painting is beautiful.
I love the rattlesnakes! “Deception”…very cool.
Thank you!
I’m a fan and I am glad I am a fan. “Crossing the Yellowstone” … You know Trapper, it feels like I am standing up above the river on the trail watching them ride across. Thanks for stopping by to visit my blog.
Thanks Wilder Man – I appreciate the kind words.