To My Cowboy Dad by Pamela Blaies

Tree by the Gravel Road
20" x 16"
Oil on Canvas

Father's Day is a great time to think about how lucky I am to have such a great Dad! My Dad has always been a cowboy at heart. He is living his dream on a farm outside of the Austin area. He works with his tractor, puts up fences and raises mustangs. He loves it when I paint views from his land - and how can I resist with all of the character and beauty I see everytime I visit. This painting is a view of a tree by the long gravel road from his farmhouse. Unexpected colors and thickly textured clouds add interest and make me feel as if I'm back, enjoying the drive.

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