About Me.
As an oil painter from Colorado, my work is rooted in the landscapes and stories of the American West. The rugged terrain, open skies, and working lives of cowboys and wildlife have shaped both how I see the world and how I paint it.
Growing up surrounded by Colorado’s mountains and plains, I developed a deep respect for the land and the people who depend on it. The shifting light, weather, and texture of the landscape constantly inspire me, each painting is an attempt to capture those fleeting moments that define life in the West.
I am drawn to the authenticity and storytelling at the heart of Western art. Using oil paint allows me to explore depth, light, and texture in a way that feels timeless. My paintings often focus on cowboys and ranchers, their grit, resilience, and quiet connection to the land and animals they work with. Colorado wildlife is part of the rhythm that defines the Western landscape, painting them is a way to explore how people and nature coexist, sometimes in harmony, sometimes in tension.
Through my paintings, I hope to share what it feels like to be emersed in Colorado's landscapes, to sense the vastness, the solitude, and the beauty that comes with living close to the land. My goal isn’t just to depict the West, but to express the feeling of belonging to it.
- Luke