"Calves in a Blizzard - Montana Winter 2011"

Calves in a Blizzard 12 x 16" oil/canvas panel

A few weeks back temperatures dropped to almost 30 below, with drifts piling up to around 6 feet in some areas. Normally we enjoy milder temperatures in late February and early March, but this winter has been an unusual one, bringing consistant snowfall and lower temperatures. With calving season underway here on the ranch, we've had to stay especially vigilant.

Below are two oil studies I did awhile back and are ones I used to recreate this finished piece. This painting will be at the Western Master's Art Show during Russell week in Great Falls - Room #166 at the Best Western Heritage Inn.

"Born on the Range"

8 x 10" oil/linen panel

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Heres that little calf I did a sketch of back in March (below). I placed him in the same sort of landscape as my dying stallion. A little balance to that gloomy scene?

A few days ago my good friend Laurie Stevens put a painting of mine on her blog. Quite an honor to say the least!! She is a hugely gifted artist that use to work for Disney and has really made quite a name for herself. Thank you so much Laurie! To check out more of her work, go to her blog, Laurie Stevens' Painting Journal.

C is for Calf. Of course!

"Baby Face" 8 x 10" oil/canvas panel
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To continue this alphabet series...

We are in the middle of our calving season, so it just seemed like an obvious choice :O)

"Calves in a Spring Blizzard II"

8 x 8" - oil/canvas panel

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Heres another one of our calves in the blizzard.

It snowed again today too! Geez!!