Raised on the prairies of South Dakota, Mick B. Harrison draws inspiration from his surroundings, experiences, as well as experiences of others. Using direct paint strokes he captures the ruggedness of the Plains, the beauty of the Black Hills and powerful spirit of the western life.

I'm particularly interested in maintaining a certain hardiness in my work, much like the nature of my subject matter.

My paintings are inspired by people and places of the region where I live. I put a certain hardiness into each painting while keeping a fair amount of spontaneity. My style is slightly impressionistic in the American Golden Age of Illustration (1920 - 1940) sense.

I'm inspired by two of my favorite artists of that period, Harvey Dunn and NC Wyeth, both of whom studied under master painter Howard Pyle.

Nearly all of my paintings deal with moments of time, those personal moments that pass quickly but are particular to the subject. My personal favorites are simple portrayals that evoke stories and emotions.

Enjoying a long and successful career, Mick paints from his studio near Belle Fourche, South Dakota.