How often did young women, alone, handle encounters with the unknown? The unknown wild animal, the unknown weather, and in this case, the unknown intruder. Her courage propels my imagination. Available at The American Miniatures Show, Settlers West Gallery February 8 - March 1, 2025.
Hi Everyone - I’m Todd Connor
Welcome to my all consuming dream.
The timeless icons
of the American West are my muse
and history is my compass.
I was also honored to receive the Ray Swanson Memorial Award for this piece. The award recognizes “a work of art that best communicates a moment in time and captures the emotion of that moment.” It was presented by Ray’s daughter, Pam Swanson and my cowboy hero, the one and only Red Steagle. A moment I won’t forget.
The Cowboy Artists of America mission is -
“To authentically preserve and perpetuate the culture of Western life in fine art”.
My paintings tell the history of how we got here.
Women were the biggest part of our success.
In fact, without them I don’t think the men could have done it.
In-Focus:
The Artist - Todd Connor
Montana In Focus: The artist tells the story of Montana painter Todd Connor, a former Navy Seal who's work is inspired by the landscapes of the West, early explorers like Lewis and Clark and the hardscrabble pioneer women of the past. Watch him discuss his artistic influences and explain why, "Just a pretty picture is not good enough. There needs to be something deeper than that."
