Historic Golden Colorado Canvas Print

This scene was painted plein aire from across Clear Creek in downtown Golden, Colorado. My challenge was to see shapes and values rather than barn and mountain. Note cards and prints of this image are available at www.BeckerPaints.com

I create intimate, intense animal portraiture that interprets a unique sense of dignity and personality - be it joy, desire, or even sorrow, so that each furry individual can be celebrated and cherished, both in the moment, and for life. My imagery celebrates a special presence, an inner spark that connects to ours. I hope my art brings joy to animal lovers, raises funds for animal advocacy, and inspires others to learn about and protect our precious friends. Portraying these personalities is a passion for me, a deep kind of intimacy. My sense of time, age and gender seem to disappear when I am at my easel. What emerges from my canvases are vibrant interpretations and translations in oil, designed to touch a person's heart. These...