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Earth Day is April 22nd. It might look a little different this year, but there’s still plenty you can do for the environment while staying at home! Spend time outside Appreciate the Earth for Earth Day! Grab a blanket and sit in your yard, hit some golf balls, feed your animals… anything you can do...

Carrie Ballantyne grew up in Southern California, but it is the people of the Mountain West—especially those engaged in traditional lifestyles tied to the land—who inspire her art.  Ranchers, ropers, Nevada buckaroos, old-timers, horse trainers, rodeo cowboys, children with their animals, a favorite model from the nearby Crow reservation: Her inspiration is as varied as...

Instagram is a great community to show off your talents and even start a business. With the release of IGTV and Instagram video, more and more artists are going to the ‘gram to put their work out there, gaining fans in the process. Valerie Coe (@valeriecoeartist on Instagram) is a cowgirl artist living in Alturas,...

Art is a huge part of home decor. A quality work of art can be a great accent piece for a room, as well as a beautiful conversation piece. One-of-a-kind art is special and can become a prized possession if you find a piece that speaks to you. We’re here to help you find that...

It may be true that every artist has a style, but not every artist’s work is recognizable from across a room.  The cowgirls painted by Donna Howell-Sickles announce the artist as readily as they draw you in.  They are dynamic—confident, red-lipsticked, smiling—yet centered.  They radiate a calm joy that is only enhanced by the other...

A true artist can speak a million words through one painting, and that’s precisely what Don Weller does. As a child, Don spent his days drawing horses and cowboys, a hobby that eventually turned itself into a paying job which supported his rodeo habit. Don made the choice after college to sell his horses and...

One of the most important elements of a ranch house is the decor and artwork that can be found throughout the home. Art depicting the cowboy way of life is a staple in rustic homes; it’s what sets the ranch house style apart and makes it such a breath of fresh air. Jason Rich, a...

If you’re looking for beautiful western art to bring into your home, look no further! Bradley Chance Hays is no stranger to pastels, acrylics, watercolor and oils. Every single one of his works of art is a stunner, and would make a wonderful addition to your home. “Chance has participated in rodeos since a small...