My watercolor painting of a pronghorn, "Blue Moon", shown at the 2026 Western Spirit Show, was purchased by the Old West Museum in Cheyenne. I have been told that the museum purchases smaller pieces as gifts for their hard-working volunteers. Thank you!
My watercolor painting "Yellowstone Bears" was selected for the Wyoming Governor's Capitol Art Exhibition. The show reception is February 26th from 5-7 PM at the Wyoming State Capitol Gallery in Cheyenne. The show is open to the public from February 9th through August 8, 2026.
My watercolor "Painted Lady & Asters" was one of the pollinator paintings shown in my collection at the Touchstone show at the Wyoming Territorial Prison Historic Site in Laramie the first weekend of November. There were twenty artists showing their work, and almost one thousand visitors over the three day weekend. It was fun to catch up with old friends and acquaintances and to meet new ones.
Little America Hotel & Resort has purchased six of my watercolor paintings for their newly remodeled suites in Cheyenne. Their call for art states that they would "like to achieve a local feel with art that matches the history and culture of the city and state", and that they are interested in artwork that is "vibrant and contemporary, while incorporating elements of Western imagery." "What Big Ears" was the first piece selected, in addition to "Bull Elk", "Circle K Tack Shed" (all originals) and three watercolor landscape prints, "Vedauwoo", "The Laramie River" and "Misty Morning, Devil's Tower". I am grateful to the Holdings for deciding to use the work of Wyoming artists and to the Wyoming Arts Council for their assistance in the call for art. It is my understanding that they planned to select a total of twenty-five pieces, and am honored that six of my artworks were selected.
Pleased
to have my watercolor painting "Bohemian Waxwing" included in the
Brinton Museum's "Birds of the Rocky Mountain" show, opening April 19th
through June 29th, near Bighorn, WY. In the spring of 2023, we had a
large flock of Bohemian Waxwings that came to Laramie and spent several
weeks moving around town and feeding on the crabapples.
"Silvery Moon" is one of three paintings selected for this year's Courage Kenny Card collection. Courage Cards supports Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, part of Allina Health, an organization that provides health care and maximizes the quality of life for people of all ages and abilities. All proceeds from sales benefit the organization. https://www.couragecards.org/Holiday.../Exclusives/index.cat
My watercolor painting "Blue Rooster" was sold at the Festival of the Arts Saratoga, WY. Thank you to the patron and thanks to Laura Morrow and those who worked so hard to put the show together. Also sold two miniatures at the Centennial Valley Summer Art Show. Thanks to the patrons and to Arlene Gregory and those who worked to make this show possible.
My miniatures are now available at Studio T, 113 E. Bridge Avenue, Saratoga, Wyoming
www.studiotartgallery.net
My watercolor painting of the Western Tanager, "Treetop Treasures" received an Honorable Mention at the Wyoming Game and Fish Conservation Stamp show. Award winners were announced virtually yesterday evening. Congratulations to all the award winners, and especially to Justin Hayward, who had another outstanding painting that will become the 2025 collectible conservation stamp.
"Great Gray Owl" is one of four paintings juried into the 2024 Western Spirit Art Show at the Old West Museum in Cheyenne, Wyoming. So pleased to have my work selected to be part of this outstanding show. You may view the show on-line or visit the museum and see the show in person through mid-April. https://www.oldwestmuseum.org/western-spirit
"Wild Rose" is one of three watercolor paintings that will be shown at Clay Paper Scissors Gallery in Cheyenne. Clay Paper Scissors is featuring an array of local artists for the First Friday Artwalk on March 1st and throughout March-April - Their exhibit is titled "In the Garden" a multi-artist show celebrating the beauty of our natural world!
My watercolor painting "Hayden Valley Sunrise" has been selected for the 60th Anniversary Auction and Gala at the Yellowstone Art Museum in Billings, Montana. Several Laramie artists have work in the show. To see the on-line show visit https://app.donorview.com/95XYz
"Grizzly Bear & Ravens"
Four small watercolor paintings are currently showing in the Randy Higbee Gallery 6" squared on-line show at https://onlinegalleryshows.com/.../2023.../artist-joy-keown
The New Frontiers Art Show at the Old West Museum in Cheyenne will close on December 3rd. So pleased to receive word that my watercolor painting "Big Shaggy" was purchased during the show. Thanks to the folks at the OWM, and also to the patron who purchased my work. Stop in to view the show if you are in the area, or you can view online at (www.oldwestmuseum.org)
The
New Frontiers Art Show at the Old West Museum in Cheyenne, Wyoming will
have their opening reception this evening, Friday, November 3rd "Big
Shaggy" is one of my watercolor paintings in the show. For more
information, https://www.oldwestmuseum.org/newfrontiers
My watercolor painting "Pair Bonding" has been selected for the "Celebrating Yellowstone" art show which will be held from July 1st to October 1st at the Yellowstone Gateway Museum in Livingston, Montana. My reference photo was taken in the Lamar Valley last June. That was just a week before the flood that closed the area for the summer. Bull Bison will do what is called "cow tending" during the mating season. I was surprised to see this behavior in early June, but read that it can begin that early.
My painting "Old Faithful" received the award for "Best Watercolor" in the 2023 Western Spirit Art Show at the Old West Museum in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Thanks to the museum for hosting this show and to the jurors, Chrystal DeCosta, Michelle Sunset and Guadalupe Barajas for selecting my painting.
My watercolor painting "Missouri Melody" received a meritorious selection in the 2023 Richeson Small Works show.
