MOMENT OF SILENCE placed 1st in the judged portion of the WARA 2019 Frontier Stampede show during August in the Dry Medium category AND was awarded BEST OF SHOW!

Working with Reference Photos – Part 3 of My Creative Process Series
In Part 3 of my Creative Process Series, I’m diving into how I use reference photos—not just as a guide, but as a storytelling tool. I’ll share how I select my sources, the importance of composition and lighting, and how I build a scene that feels authentic and emotionally resonant. Featuring my painting Horse Prairie Roundup, this post takes you behind the scenes from inspiration to finished work.