Artist Journal Entry:
"Just south of downtown Dallas, TX exists an old now closed-down liquor and convenience store called Elmer's. I happened to accidentally stumble upon this place while driving by and fell in love with the old sign that hung above the entrance. During that same trip to the Dallas area, I had an idea to gather some cowboys I have worked with in the past and a couple of models to stage this concept one late afternoon. The vision behind it was to create an early 90s hot summer day in Texas. A day where local cowboys could pick up a case of beer and hang out in the bed of an old pickup while strumming along on an old guitar to pass the time. Two women who just stopped for a quick bite took a second to enjoy the tunes and the company of a cowboy and his horse who stopped in for a pack of cigarettes. This takes me back to a time as a kid watching people gather outside of old stores like this and exchange stories before hitting the road. A time when we slowed down a bit more to enjoy the company of others under a warm summer sun. Nostalgic moments like these are always the focus of my Americana works. I try to capture moments that once existed that drive our curiosity or bring joy to the viewer as they reminisce back to these times. I call this one Summertime Blues."