Western

Standing on Navajo Bridge, gazing out at the canyons grandness below me and the Vermilion Cliffs in the distance, I felt a gratitude so vast it echoed in my bones. This painting is a tribute to that moment—a reverent breath in the presence of deep...

This is a Plein air view of a hay barn in Kanarravile Utah. This painting shows a hay barn in Kanarraville, Utah, made of brown wooden planks, standing quietly among short grasses. The focus is on the barn itself, its weathered texture and sturdy form...

Original Oil Painting, 36x24.  Palmyra is a tiny hamlet not far from where I live.  It's an area dominated by farms, crops and livestock.  It is most beautiful in the Autumn season when the foilage is changing colors and the horses' coats...

This painting was created in Sonoma County, California, during the annual Sonoma plein air compeitition. I discovered this location while riding my bicycle along a quiet country road, carrying  my backpack with all my painting supplies. I was ble...

This original oil painting invites you into the heart of the Arizona desert, where an old dirt road winds its way through a lush tapestry of cactus, Cholla, and wild desert blooms—leading straight toward the towering silhouette of the Superstition...

Sunset Over Brite Lake by Terry d. Chacon Following the impressionistic style inspired by Monet, my work emphasizes the use of color and light to enrich each scene and evoke a more captivating, uplifting view.I begin by painting on location, capturing...

I painted this on location of en plein air in Estes park for the Estes park plein air competiton last year, I set up my easel first thing in the morning to capture the "golden light". I love painting on location because the smells and colors are always...

Impressionist style painting "Left Behind" is an oil painting that I painted on location at a ranch outside of Tehachapi, California. Surrounded by beautiful flowers and atmospheric mountains, this old tractor was waiting for someones attention...

This painting depicts the wildflowers of Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, just north of San Francisco. I've painted this view many times, often embellishing it with vivid colors to evoke the spirit of the early California landscape paintings. While the...

The original oil painting is showcasing a vast mountainous terrain under a dramatic sky. The foreground features rolling hills with earthy brown tones and sparse vegetation. Moving towards the middle ground, the mountains rise with blue and purple...

The "tie down" is an exciting event for rodeo fans. In this rendition, the artist (Gilbert Paez) wanted the viewer to see the strength and speed it takes to chase down the calf with the dirt kicking up and the intense look on the rider's face.  Art...

This painting was developed from an original, smaller plein air studio painted I did in Yosemite vallley during the height of the tourist season. After returning to the studio I was able to reproduce the painting on a larger canvas, allowing for greater...