Feb
02
2012

Painting of the Day ~ Happy Trails

Shannon Grissom's Happy Trails Painting

The inspiration for this piece was a local cowboy. He was on a trail ride to raise funds for Habitat For Humanity.  I didn’t get a model release, so I replaced his face with much of my own. It’s actually a composite of me and my husband! Happy Trails Oil on Canvas 48″ x 30″…
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Aug
09
2011

Painting of the Day ~ Santana Jack

Santana Jack

I’m grinning.I’ll admit, the painting got it’s name simply because I was listening to Santana when I painted Jack’s portrait. Santana Jack Oil on Canvas 30″ x 24″ To see print options, please click here.

Jul
05
2011

Painting of the Day ~ Chaps

Chaps

Chaps from the Calhoun Cattle Company Chaps Oil on Canvas 24″ x 48″ Private Commission, No Prints Available The old cowboy is gone but his memory lives on.

Jun
10
2011

Painting of the Day~ Travelin’ Man

Travelin Man

Up with the sun, gone with the wind… Bob Seger   This is a scene from the San Benito County Saddle Horse Show. I was listening to Bob Seger as I painted…. To acquire the fabulous original click here. To acquire a beautiful print click here.  

Jun
09
2011

Painting of the Day ~ Break Time

Cowboy with his feet up...

Everyone wants to know the name of the model for this painting. I’ll never tell! O.K. I’ll spill the beans. Actually he’s composite of several people, me included! To acquire the original please contact me by clicking here. You can also order a beautiful print on canvas or paper by clicking here.

Jul
08
2006

Painting A Day #5: Required Stance

Mini Required Stance

It seemed to me that every cowboy at the Clovis, CA Rodeo stood in this manner. Hence the title. This mini oil painting, measuring 5″x5″ was completed in one sitting, on acid free Bristol Board paper.

Jul
07
2006

Painting A Day #4:Favorite Event

Miniature Painting Favorite Event

I loved the way this little girl got out of her seat to see the barrel racing event. This little oil painting is 5″x5″ and was completed in one sitting. The acid free Bristol board is an interesting surface. It absorbs the paint and creates a pastel look.

Jul
06
2006

Painting A Day #3: Pink Hat

Girl with pink cowboy hat

Here’s another painting from my miniature painting,  rodeo series. It’s also painted on acid free Bristol board. It measures 5″x5″.

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