My First Magazine Cover!

I'm excited to announce that Today's Horse Magazine published Cowgirl Adventure on the cover of their November 2008 issue. Pick up yours today at your local tack or western store if you live in the Midwest or take advantage of their current subscription sale for only $15/year!

Carroll Family Sneak Peek

I had the pleasure of meeting Adam Carroll through my friends Adam Steen & Brent Rauch.

Adam C. helped me out tremendously by letting me borrow a few things for the Art Show. During our talks he mentioned that he'd love to have family pictures done. Well I just happen to know someone with a couple of cameras (me) so I helped make that happen!

Adam has such a beautiful family and we were blessed with a gorgeous fall day. It was one of the last great days of the year and we took advantage of it! The kids had a great time playing in the park we'd chosen and it was a lot of fun capturing mom, dad & the kids all playing together! Here's a sneak peek from their session....

And the Winners Are.....

Congratulations to Kari Horn and Karis Iverson for each winning a fine art notecard pack. Please email me with your mailing address and I will send them off this week!

Chris LeDoux Memorial Art Show - Success!

Wow after weeks and weeks of work to get ready for the Chris LeDoux Memorial Art Show - all the hard work and many lists paid off.

My main goal for the show was to display my work in a way that nobody would be able to tell that this was my first art show. I think I accomplished that, but not without lots and lots of help from friends and family.

I'd like to give a special Thank You to the following people who without their help - I would not have reached my goal: Adam Carroll, Bill & Ronja Butler, Adam Steen, Christina Lentsch, Dotti Williams, Ernest Phillips, Sharon Parker, Bev Pettite, Robin Paul & John Gaps III, Christy Cramer, Janette Duffield, my Mom, and the many other people that gave their support and prayers.

I'd also like to thank Jeff Wolf. He is a VERY talented sculptor that I met at the show that gave me a lot of great pointers and suggestions about showing and promoting my work. I'm going to try to put some of his ideas to work in the coming weeks and see where this adventure takes me.....

Chris LeDoux Art Show - Sneak Peak

I've been a little quiet lately but believe me it's not because I haven't been busy! I've been scrambling to get ready for the Chris LeDoux Memorial Art Show in Casper Wyoming next week! I have less than five days left to put all the finishing touches on everything!

I've been burning the midnight oil to say the least! I keep telling myself that winter is coming and I'll have plenty of time to sleep then!

Here is a sneak peak of the four fine art notecard sets that I'll have for sale at the art show. They would also make great stocking stuffers and I will be taking orders starting the first week in November for $22 (includes tax) when I get back from the show. Each set includes five blank notecards with fine art print and are individually signed.

Western Landscapes

Western Scenes

Cowgirls

Cowboys

SchraderBachar Family

I'm behind on blogging due to last minute preparations for the Art Show next weekend but I'm trying to get caught up!!

I had the pleasure of meeting the SchraderBachar family last weekend for a family photo session. We lucked out and it was a beautiful fall day by Sailorville Lake.

I had a great time capturing some of their fun family moments - here are a few from the day.

Chris LeDoux Art Show!

I'm so excited to announce that I am one of 10 artists invited to show my western fine art photography at this event!!

I've loved Chris LeDoux since I was a little girl and I am honored more than words can say to be invited to this prestigious event!

Press Release:

A Tribute to Chris LeDoux Western Art Show
PRCA Rodeo and Concert 2008
Casper, Wyoming

October 31 - Parkway Plaza Hotel at 7 pm.

Showing a 60 piece collection of Chris LeDoux’s art and memorabilia from the private collection of Bill and Dona Vold Larsen. (The private collection is currently showing at the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs). Invited are 10 of the finest Western Artists to show with Chris’ collection.

In 2005 more than 1000 attended the event, Nashville song writers, former World Champion Cowboys, friends and neighbors from Kaycee, WY. In 2007 the number increased to 1200 people viewing the private collection. An even larger crowd is anticipated in 2008. This event is free and open to the public.

November 1 Award winning PRCA Rodeo 7p.m. at the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds Arena

Trent Willmont Concert to Follow

A Tribute to Chris LeDoux PRCA rodeo was named:
2005 PRCA Small Indoor Rodeo of the Year
2006 Cowboys Choice Award Mountain States Circuit Finals

Tickets are available after September 15, 2008
Casper Chamber of Commerce
Call 307-234-5311
1-866-234-5311
Tickets: lower level $30
Upper level $20
Concert only $20 (sold only after the event is sold out)
The event has sold out in the past