I sell western art and paint private commissions. During my youth, I would often visit my grandparents in Fayetteville, Arkansas and they influenced my interest in the old west. My grandfather was a rodeo cowboy, a rancher and a horse trainer. He was known throughout northwest Arkansas as the "horse whisperer" and he was legendary for his ability to train difficult horses. I was very proud of the many blue, red and yellow ribbons in his trophy cases around the living room. Since then, I have begun to reflect about memories of my childhood spent with my grandfather and my Native American grandmother. After moving to Fort Worth, Texas, the subjects I wanted to paint changed. As I have gotten older, I have begun to research the relationships of African Americans, Native Americans and Mexican Americans in the development of the old west. I started drawing characters of the old west sparked by the stories of my grandparents. Later, my interest in art grew because of my mother's encouragement. In 1978, I graduated with a B.F.A. from the Kansas City Art Institute and I am a member of the Oil Painters of America, the American Plains Artists and the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society.

Loveless says, "I have a burden to express more than aesthetic beauty alone and I want to amplify the aspirations of all Americans that have contributed to make this country one of the greatest ever." 

I have worked as a graphic designer, package designer and illustrator for Overlock Howe in Saint Louis. I have worked as a commercial art teacher serving at-risk high school youth in the Saint Louis Public Schools. I have also painted murals for the Khan Academy in Fort Worth and several other churches around the country. Some of my clients included: FedEx, Ralston Purina, Anheuser Busch, Six Flags over Mid America,  Alka-Seltzer, and Kentucky Fried Chicken. After freelancing as an illustrator, I opened Loveless Galleries and my family of five sold prints, custom framing and portrait commissions.

I am eternally grateful to historical specialists that have contributed to ensure the regalia, weaponry, and locations are correct to the period of time I am seeking to represent in my paintings. Soliciting these special relationships to historians, and initiating my own research through book purchases has been challenging, but I believe this work is fundamental to my success as an historical artist. I have been fortunate to exhibit paintings at the the Pearce Museum in Corsicana, Texas and the Old West Museum in Cheyenne, Wyoming. As I get more opportunities to meet more collectors and other artists, I am discovering more people that share my enthusiasm. I hope you are one of the folks that enjoy scenes of the old west.. Please contact me if you have questions about a purchase or you just want to talk.

Awards and Prizes

2021 - Oil Painters of America Third Place Spring Online Showcase

2021 - National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society Exhibition Entry

2021 - Pearce Museum Texas Invitational Exhibition

2020 - Bosque Classic Art Show