Featured Artist, Jason MergenthalerWelcome to my first presentation of The Montana Art log. This is a weekly series featuring the art and artists of Montana.  I am happy to introduce to you Jason Mergenthaler of Helena Montana. Jason's art caught my eye right...

Grow strong and tall, like the mighty Evergreen tree!I am happy to present today's original piece, The Grow Tree. This is a very popular item here at Urban Pastures with it's lofty evergreen and perched bird. I have several more to sell and have a new PayPal button...

Love is certainly in the air here at Urban Pastures. The Love Birds is a handsome metal piece that reminds us of our need to love and to be loved. These two have found each other and have been cooing and making a nest in the lofty pine outside my bunkhouse. This...

If you own a dog, you know what a powerful word "treat" is for both the dog and the owner. This word alone can make a tail wag with delight and sheer admiration. Just saying the word brings a smile to the owners lips and brings a command and respect from the ever...

Featured above is "Flambo the Flamingo". He measures 5" x 12" and sits amidst various shades of red, pink and orange. Flambo would be a great piece to hang near ones door in a recreation room, kitchen or child's bedroom.Fun Flamingo Facts- Grown flamingos have few...

Today's featured art star here at Urban Pastures is Little Miss Purrrfect. All feline lovers know beyond a doubt that cats rule the universe, after all they are the perfect pet. Little Miss Purrrfect is a true queen as she prances around the pastures.This small tin...

Summer Christmas SaleWelcome to Urban Pastures first Annual Christmas in July Sale. I am proud to present a group of large aluminum repousse pieces mounted on an original acrylic painting. Repousse is a method of creating a relief design by hammering or pressing the...

This is a commissioned painting by Mr. Jae Bay of New Jersey. Jae asked me to paint a scene with lots of action and an angel for his son's bedroom. As we thought through some of the Old Testament stories it seemed only natural to select the Crossing of the Red Sea....

This whimsical original acrylic painting was commissioned by Mr. Jae Bae of New Jersey for his young daughters bedroom. It measures 18"x 24" and is painted on one of my hand made wood panel boxes.I particularly enjoyed creating this piece as I love animals and the...

This whimsical wood cut out was commissioned as a gift for Alan Nicholson, the visionary developer of the Great Northern Carousel. This beautiful artistic carousel sits in the heart of downtown Helena at the Great Northern Center. The carved animals are exquisite and...