In the venerable tradition of Frederic Remington, Andrew Wyeth, and Robert Bateman, William Matthews has quickly established himself as a leading artist of the American West. Matthews' evocative water-colour images of contemporary working cowboys-an isolated breed of old-fashioned ranchers known as bucka-roos-embody the timeless spirit of the Western frontier and offer a fresh portrayal of one of America's most beloved icons.With a style that is both powerful and understated, steeped in tradition yet strikingly new, Matthews has suc-ceeded in capturing the very heart and soul of the West. As Waddie Mitchell, cowboy and poet, put it, "Willy came to [us] as an outsider, as a man who knew nothing about the way cowboys live. What he painted gave us the truth of our-selves."Including an eloquent foreword by the renowned Western writer William Kittredge, an introduction by Dyan Zaslowsky, and interspersed throughout with quotes from the artist about his experiences, this extraordinary volume will appeal to anyone with a love of fine art or an appreciation for the culture of the Old West.