Everything cannot finish the trip. The brakes on these wagons were not great. A steep hill required dragging something (a tree) to aid the brakes to keep the driver from losing control. At times on a really steep hill, weight in the wagon had to be reduced, so some things had to be left behind.

She had hoped she would be able to keep this personal piece to start her new life, but, it had to be left behind.

Original size 24 x 36

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Six scenes, all in one painting, show activities that made up a ranch cowboy's day.

This complex piece is one of Bill's best works. The original is quite large, 30 x 48 inches.

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Winter is a difficult time for most animals and the buffalo is no exception.  Finding suffient feed, surviving the weather and predators was a challenge.  However, they were well equipped to battle the elements with their very heavy coats.

This 24 x 20 canvas print makes a snowy but colorful contribution to almost any room 

Buffalo roaming the prairie. This painting was done by Bill for his wife, Fay. The original has never been shown outside their home.

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The country doctor is always on call, regardless of the weather.

Original size 24 x 26

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Dad gives the "Call of the Wild" to his new family, encouraging them to join him.

The original picture has not been on public display but has been in Bill and Fay's home.

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Their life together began in a dug out. A beautiful evening makes a great time to go by the old home place and reminisce about how life has changed.

The original painting is one Bill gave to his wife, Fay, and has never been on public display.

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The tack shed tells the story.  Changing circumstances, a change in the useage and time goes by.

"If my people, which are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."  --II Chronicles 7:14 KJV

This print also has a companion bronze available by the same name, please see it in our Large Bronze section.

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Even if they started riding at a young age, every kid who grew up on a ranch experienced watching while the older cowboys rode off.  You play and use your imagination of THE day when you can go with them.

This painting began a long series of Christmas cards for the South Texas Children's Home in Beeville, TX. 

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Anytime you move a herd of cows and calves, they can get split up.  Periodically, you need to stop and let them find their momma or baby.  Lots of "cow talk" going on.

A Palisade of cliffs make a great backdrop for a peaceful camp by a mountain lake.  The backdrop for this painting is very close to the Post Office Rock painting.

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How did they move the mail in pioneer days?  Everyone traveling could help.  There needed to be a well-known drop off so the mail could be picked up or left as it made its way to the recipient.  The traveler became the postman.

This Post Office Rock is between Wagon Wheel Gap and Creede Colorado.  In today's world, if you turned around from the view in the painting, you would see Colorado State Hwy. 49 and just across the highway, flows the Rio Grande River.

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Each morning the Trail Boss gives out the instructions for the day.

Original size 24 x 36

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This painting was originally done for the cover of the Paint Horse Journal.

A good cutting horse is a very valuable tool for the cowboy.  The horse's ability to "Cut Out The Strays" allows the cowboy to stay on his horse rather than get in some dangerous situations on foot trying to separate the herd.

Original size 24 x 32

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Taking time for a cup of coffee before heading out for the day

Life from nature was not easy.  Regular changes were required to find better hunting grounds.

The Braves have gone on looking for better hunting.  The families follow along behind.

Because of their speed, strength and size, rounding up horses was a very dangerous task. However, the reward of having good horses offset these dangers when the right opportunity presented itself. 

The headwaters of the Rio Grande made for an outstanding area to summer.  Lots of game and cool weather.

The stage coach was the bus of the old west, yet a pretty rough ride.  However, the pretty colors of fall make the journey easier.

Burros have a capacity to carry large loads for long periods of time and are very sure footed, so they were a common site in the old west.  He is loaded and patiently waiting to move on.

This is one of the few paintings Bill did in acrylic, which gives it very vibrant colors.

Even in the cold of winter, an occasional trip for more supplies must be made.  Fortunately the road is still passable.

A night raid.  An excellent way to add some needed horses and to disable your enemy at the same time.

Chico Cantina, a "watering hole" for the cowboys.  

Bill did a couple of paintings of Rocky Mountain sheep, this one with "just the guys" hanging out together.  Amazing animals.

The mule deer is found throughout the Rockies and is so named for its very large ears.  These deer can grow quite large and are greatly sought after by hunters, whether with a gun or a camera.

Bill grew up on ranches and had his own horses for most of his life.  He was very good friends of Hank Wiescamp in Alamosa, who was a nationally know breeder of quarter horses.  They had a lot in common, but their appreciation for horses was at the top of the list.