It wasn’t a typical phone call for a guy who paints cowboy art. The caller was a representative for George Lucas-yes, that George Lucas, the producer of “Star Wars” fame—who was soliciting art samples for an upcoming book in which Lucas wanted his legendary characters depicted imaginatively in different genres. As Idaho artist Nelson Boren talked to the caller, he pondered the assignment with his usual wit.

Nelson Boren (Idaho)

Flowers Don’t Lie
Watercolor
14″x14″
I’ve always loved the contrast between rough leather and soft flowers. Most cowboys I know are rough on the outside, but have soft hearts.

Nelson Boren (Idaho)

Daddy’s Ranch
Watercolor
44″x22″
This was a piece I donated for the charity auction for Childhelp (prevention and treatment of child abuse). Children deserve our best attention and lots of love.