Paul Sheldon is a modern artist. His western scenes are not photo representational portrayals of cowboy life but rather bright, energetic and stylized images that are vibrant scenes of western life and landscape, painted in a daring, fresh manner, utilizing a mix of vivid rust, purple, magenta and pink juxtaposed with deep earthen tones and highlighted by warm yellows, beiges and rich, but cool blues or greens. His subjects are often outlined for added effect, making them appear three dimensional, standing out in front of the backgrounds. His landscapes are equally brilliant, their rich colors enhancing the beauty of a desert or mountain landscape.

To best understand Paul Sheldon’s distinctive style and bold use of color, it is necessary to read his own description of his art. “There’s something special and emotional about the interplay of bright colors in a good composition. These southwestern images I like to use seem to thrive on complimentary colors and rhythm too."