“Longhorns”: My First Cattle Painting and Why I’m Selling It
I’ve painted a lot of things over the years from colorful skulls and wild animals to dusty desert landscapes and campfires surrounded by mountains and pine but I’d never painted cattle until the spring of 2020.
This watercolor piece, titled “Longhorns,” was my very first attempt at capturing the curious nature and beautiful coloring of cattle on paper. There’s something that brings me deep joy at their presence reminding me of home. I tried to capture that curious joy in this 11x15” painting.
But this isn’t just another artwork for me. I’m selling “Longhorns” for $300, to helping a dear friend cover the costs of cancer treatment. When someone you care about is hurting, you want to do something, anything, to ease the weight. For me, that something is painting. I know the amount is low to cover something as expensive as cancer treatment but this is to cover a migraine treatment specifically that her insurance won’t cover.
Whether you’re a fellow lover of the American West, a collector, or someone who simply wants to support a meaningful cause, this piece is a chance to own a bit of my story while helping someone else write a new chapter in theirs.
“Longhorns” is painted on archival watercolor paper and ships unframed, ready for you to mat and frame however you choose. It’ll be listed on my shop today, and will ship within five business days.
Thank you for reading and thank you for being here.
With gratitude,
MERC