Linda Loeschen lives on a ranch in Colorado and loves to paint the things that surround her.  The ranching lifestyle gives her plenty of subject matter - horses, cowboys, children, and fabulous flowers and landscapes are everywhere.  Although much of the artist's inspiration comes from right outside her front door, she also travels throughout the West to rodeos, round-ups, and other events photographing the Western lifestyle and gathering new ideas for her paintings.  Linda says, "Life is so short I wish I could paint faster to capture all the special moments....everyday there is something new, something fresh, something to paint."