Rick Young

Castle Rock, CO

"I spend much of my time exploring the backroads and trails of the Southwest.  Through my paintings, I interpret the places I discover and the moments I experience.  My goal is to express what I felt in that place and moment.  A combination of vivid color, whimsical shapes, and small, directional brushstrokes brings these landscapes to life.  Whether the scene is immense or intimate, I strive to create paintings that communicate the beauty, peace, and hope that I feel when I’m out on the land.

"Hearing the call of the West from a young age, I moved from my