I am amazed at the number of people who have seen and purchased paintings from me, without me having to leave my studio. My normal schedule involves a route that could be covered by horse and buggy. I could even walk or run to the limited venues that I travel to on a regular basis. Call me lazy, but I don’t even have a real updated web-site. What I do have is Cactus Jack and Mesquite Joe. Their colorful internet presence has generated sales all over the United States and as far as China, Italy, Hawaii and Canada.
You need not be a Texas Longhorn fan to appreciate the beauty of these handsome pasture ornaments.
My early attempts at capturing their awesomeness were greatly admired, but strictly by me, my most loyal friends and my Mom.
Longhorn
It was exciting to sell these early paintings. They were a part of me. I viewed my limited but much appreciated supporters as individuals with exquisite taste in art. I know that if I visited their homes and hung out with them, we would have much in common.
I surmise that in addition to Fauve like colors, what these early renditions lacked was obviously the movie star presence of Cactus Jack and Mesquite Joe. Many years ago, they were a birthday gift to my husband and fellow ranch hand, Tom. 
Their horns have continued to grow and they have provided us with years of entertainment and miles of footwork tracking them down when they tested the fence line.
We loved every minute of the adventures that these two led us on. They have no clue how many admirers they have all over the world. 
As long as they have cattle cubes and lush pastures, they are content to live long healthy lives on the ranch where the green grass grows.
Dana Spring Parish - Artist 