Cassens Fine Art

"'Borrowed Sun' shows the fleeting light against a much-used and loved saddle. The space above the pommel, horn, and seat allowed me to apply neutral paint with texture, and the areas beneath the serape on the lower right dissolve into a wash, showing the texture of the linen panel and adding, I feel, a bit of a rugged look." - Ann Watcher

"I grew up with all sisters and then had four daughters of my own, so I’ve been around strong women my whole life. This has inspired me to paint strong women." - Jeremy Winborg

"Enormous clouds rise over distant mountains on an autumn evening, towering over the landscape like giants in the sky." - Jordan K. Walker

"Two cowboys sit quietly on horseback among a herd of Herefords, keeping a watchful eye over the cattle as the morning light stretches across the range. The scene captures the steady patience and partnership of ranch life, where long days in the saddle are met with quiet moments of reflection beneath the open western sky." - Rick Kennington

"A contemporary approach to a classic subject." - Doug Taplin

"Clouds stir up the imagination. What it must be like to be floating up there with such a great view. Like life, they are so fleeting. The mountains are the Spanish Peaks in Big Sky, Montana." -Jake Gaedtke

"More slim characters. This one likes pink!" - Andrea Morgan

"In March, I captured several photos of this chickadee lingering on my budding lilacs, just as the sun was setting." - Tracie Hubbard

"I wanted to paint a series of bold and punchy broncs and riders exploding under the Big Sky. As in real life, each horse and rider has their own personality, but they all have grit and a free spirit in common. I aim to capture a piece of the American West in a way that feels familiar, yet contemporary. Movement is created through expressive, intentionally imperfect brushwork and splashes. I chose a limited palette of unexpected colors to please the spirit. The hot coral paint is incorporated to bounce throughout the scene like the glow from a fleeting sunset." - Afton Ray

“Summer Gathering depicts a scene from last summer near Billings. A son, his father, and his uncle push pairs toward a sorting pen where medicine for the calves will be given later that morning." -Tyler Murphy

"In the ranching life, even a few quiet minutes are earned. A cowboy rests in the shade of his trusted horse while the herd grazes undisturbed, savoring the pause before the work begins again. 'Take 5' is a tribute to the simple moments of rest that sustain both horse and rider, reminding us that the West is defined not only by hard work, but also by the quiet in between." - Toby Sauer

"This beautiful little pool offers sweet respite along the trail. It beckons you to drop the pack, cool your feet, and drink in the refreshing shade." - Kenneth Yarus

"Under a Silver Sky, Study was simply a study in cools. I was drawn to the challenge of painting a white horse under a pale sky, and was pleased with how the warmth of the cowboy and his leather gear nicely complements the various silver tones." - Tyler Murphy

"I wanted this painting to feel alive. Capturing the force of a grizzly’s shake allowed me to experiment with movement, texture, and paint splatters in a way I hadn’t before." - Bailey Burton

"This weathered, south-facing barn juxtaposed with the young sapling next to it was a story I had to tell." - Julie Davis