I am in awe of this life and this world.  It is overwhelming.  It's obviously a miracle.  This is God's creation and his gift to us.  No artist can come close to duplicating the beauty or even the feeling we may have as we behold the scene before us, but it is enjoyable to attempt to convey to others with our painting and share our own insights, or to capture the moment of  our own feelings and appreciation of what we are experiencing.

Luke Buck grew up in Indiana with a love for life, art, and nature that is evident in his nostalgic paintings of American landscapes and wildlife. Earning a scholarship, Luke studied figure drawing at the John Heron Art Institute. However, most of Luke’s art education and influence came from his artist father, Harold Buck, with whom he shared a studio with for many years. Buck’s talents have won him numerous honors and awards through the years and his work has been exhibited in many major juried and invitational art shows, including museum, gallery, and solo shows throughout North America. His unique talents as an artist have earned him a strong following among art enthusiasts and his paintings are included in collections in every state in the United States and worldwide. Luke’s inspiration comes through the encouragement and confidence expressed from his loving wife Coleen. Buck's work can be viewed online at: www.lukebuckart.com