This piece speaks volumes to me. There is something unexpected about seeing a rugged cowboy tenderly arranging his horse’s mane, then giving a few solid pats on her neck. Every time I attend an event, branding, or tour a family ranch, I am always surprised by how tender a good man can be. Not only to his animals & land, but especially to his wife & children.

The texture on this piece brings out that “Ruggedness”, but a few gentle brush strokes tell a greater story than a man sitting on a horse, if you’re willing to look a bit deeper.