This collection reflects not just the beauty of West Texas but the deeper connection I felt during my time in the EnPleinAir Texas Ranch Fellowship, sponsored by the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts. Unlike the usual competitive format, this fellowship gave me the opportunity to spend three weeks staying on a local ranch, truly immersing myself in ranch life. I had the chance to return to the same locations multiple times, experiencing the landscapes in different lights and moods, which allowed me to approach my work with more thoughtfulness and planning. The fellowship format also gave me the time to connect with the local community, learn about ranch life firsthand, and bring that understanding into my paintings. I was honored to be one of the four artists chosen, along with Carla Bosch, Katie Dobson Cundiff, and Liz Bonham. This slower, more deliberate approach has shaped this collection in a meaningful way, and I hope it captures the spirit of the land and the people who welcomed me so warmly.