Welcome to my all consuming dream. The timeless icons of the American West are my muse. History is my compass.

Award-Winning Western & Landscape Painter
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Three of a Kind , 20x30, Oil. Available at Santa Fe Trails Gallery, Santa Fe, NM | Make This Original Yours |

Three of a Kind , 20x30, Oil. Available at Santa Fe Trails Gallery, Santa Fe, NM | Make This Original Yours |

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Madison Valley Ranchlands Group Noxious Weed Auction Fundraiser

August 8, 2026
McAllister, MT

This annual fundraiser supports land stewardship and noxious weed management efforts in the Madison Valley. Todd is proud to contribute artwork in support of conservation initiatives that protect the working landscapes that inspire his work.

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A woman standing in a field holding a rifle, with clouds and a barn in the background, painted in a realistic style.
A woman with braided hair sitting on a cart, holding a rifle, with a cloudy sky and moon in the background.
A young girl with dark hair and a blue scarf stands in a field of flowers, holding a rifle, with a group of children and horses in the distance during sunset.
A woman and a girl standing outdoors in a rural setting, with the woman aiming a rifle and the girl holding a baby in her arms. The scene is lit by warm sunlight.
A painting of a woman carrying a child on her shoulders, holding a rifle, standing outdoors with a cloudy sky and rainbow in the background.

“My paintings trace the journey that brought us here. 

Women were vital; steady hands, sharp minds, and brave hearts shaping life on the frontier. 

Without them I don’t think the men could have done it.”

A cozy living room with a brown leather tufted sofa, light-colored pillows, a small coffee table with decor, and framed landscape paintings on the wall. Soft lighting and a potted plant add to the warm ambiance.
Pioneer Women with Guns
Pioneer Women with Guns

The Cowboy Artists of America mission is
“To authentically preserve and perpetuate the culture of Western life in fine art.”

Three people dressed in cowboy attire standing together on stage, one holding a framed award. All are wearing cowboy hats and western-style clothing. The background is dark curtain, and the image has a caption: 'CowboyArtists of America 2024 Ray Swanson Award.'

2024 was a pivotal year for me. I participated in my first Cowboy Artists of America show, and was honored to receive the Ray Swanson Memorial Award for my heartfelt painting, Bearers of the Legacy.

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.

In-Focus:
The Artist - Todd Connor

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." 

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Magazine cover of 'Art of the West' showing a large red moon in the night sky above a line of horses walking on a grassy hill.
Painting of a group of people with horses and a dog on a rocky cliff overlooking a canyon in the Northern Rockies, with the text 'Big Sky Journal' on the cover.

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