Wisdom of the West: Riding Trails and Telling Tales - Tapa dura

This invitation to the insights and inspiration of the old West features artist Tom Browning's stunning paintings of fearless cowboys, noble horses, and nature's vast beauty. Readers are drawn into an era when a person's good reputation garnered trust, a handshake sealed a deal, and the cowboy spirit lived large. Filled with the wisdom of the West - shared along the dusty trails and by glowing campfires - this beautiful gift book warms the soul and fuels the call to adventure. It's a timeless gift to bless those who feel a kinship with those who rode west and who wish they could have answered that call themselves.

Award-winning artist Tom Browning's true passion for art is best seen in his oil paintings of figures, still life, and landscapes. He's been a guest artist at the National Academy of Western Art and the Plein Air Painters of America and conducts oil painting workshops nationwide. For 22 years, Tom and his wife, Joyce, operated a decorator print and greeting card business, earning him the reputation as the country's premiere Santa painter.