Look For America
$400.00
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There’s an easy companionship in this image—two steady animals and the man who knows them well. Brent Flory paints the cowboy leaning against his horse with a hand draped across the animal’s neck, a gesture that reads like trust rather than command. The horse’s warm chestnut coat and the soft, attentive face of the border collie at their feet give the scene a calm, work-worn intimacy; you can almost feel the weight of the saddle and the familiar quiet after a long day outdoors. Muted earth tones and a restrained wash of decorative lettering behind the figures keep attention on their relationships rather than on background detail. The man’s relaxed posture, sun-faded hat, and the dog’s alert but content expression together suggest partnership and shared rhythm—people and animals accustomed to the same routine. It’s the kind of picture that comforts by celebrating simple loyalty and the unspoken teamwork that ties a rider, a horse, and a dog together.
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About Team Players
Someone once told me there is six thousand years of documented history of man using horses. I’m sure that man has a similar history with dogs. Only in the last 100 years or so we’ve gotten away from our dependence on horses.
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Brent Flory is a renowned Western artist known for his richly detailed paintings of the American frontier, cowboy life, and Native American heritage. His work blends Western realism with historical storytelling, capturing the spirit of the Old West through dynamic compositions and expressive brushwork. Whether depicting rugged ranch life, equine portraits, or vast frontier landscapes, Flory’s paintings bring the essence of Western history to life. His fine art landscapes and cultural narratives make him a favorite among collectors of traditional and contemporary Western art.
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Image copyright © 2026 by Brent Flory.
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Brent Flory is an acclaimed Western artist and illustrator, with a B.F.A. in Illustration from Brigham Young University. His work has been exhibited in numerous solo and juried shows, including The Phippen Western Art Show and The National Western Art Show and Auction. Brent's paintings have earned him several awards, including Best of Show, Festival Choice Award, and Gold/Silver Medals in oils. His art is held in private collections across the world and has been featured in publications like Equine Vision Magazine. When not creating art, Brent manages a ranch in Utah with his family, which inspires his paintings and reflects his passion for preserving the legacy of Western art.
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