Shaded Ranch Gate

Shaded Ranch Gate, 6 x 6, L. Daniel, SOLD

Two gigantic trees form an archway over the entrance gates to Michaelis Ranch, a cattle ranch outside of Austin. When I drove under them, I definitely knew I was THERE. No mistaking that.

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Afternoon Nap

Afternoon Nap, 6 x 8, SOLD

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This is another one from last week at the Michaelis Ranch... While I was painting out in this pasture, the cattle stayed on the far edges napping in the shade. But at one point the owner arrived and called to them, and they all came! They knew her voice!! It was pretty amazing.

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Homestead Remnants

Homestead Remnants, 12 x 12

On Thursday, our painting group met at Michaelis Ranch in the hill country outside of Austin, where the Michaelis family has been breeding cattle since the late 1800's. It's a beautiful, rustic place and selecting what to paint was hard - there were just too many great choices! I settled on what remains of the original homestead... an old crumbling garage on the edge of a pasture. Many thanks to Sharon Michaelis and her generous hospitality!