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Recently, Cook has started branching out into capturing the essence of the bovine athletes touring the Professional Bull Riders circuit. “A lot of stock contractors for televised rodeos purchase the originals,” she said. “Riders and fans purchase the prints. These bulls are famous. People like these bulls. I prefer to do portraits of them when they aren’t bucking. I like showing their personalities.” She started entering her work in juried competitions in the west and southwestern states where rodeos are popular events. She took first place and best of show in a California competition with her rendering of Wicked, a well-known bovine competitor on the PBA circuit. Her work is also showcased at J.E. Cautch and Sons Art Gallery in Fredericksburg, Texas. “It’s really flattering,” she said. “It’s exciting to know people want the artwork I do.” Cook discovered quickly that drawing bulls was considerably different than the horses and pets she was accustomed to rendering. “They have very different personalities, color and conformation,” she said. “The texture of their hair, their build, the horns. They are very different, artistically, from horses. It’s a different way of drawing. At first, I drew a few just for fun, but the reaction when I posted them on Facebook was crazy. So, I just kept after it.” Cook said she was going to continue her PBR bull portrait series for the foreseeable future. “There are always new and upcoming bulls on the rodeo scene, so I’ll keep doing it,” she said. “I’ve attended a few rodeos and have become friends with a stock contractor at Big Cabin, Okla., and he lets me take photos of his stock.” Cook also keeps an eye out for other iconic scenes to capture.