作者: Wendi Pierce

Rick Steed graduated from the University of North Texas in 1970 with a bachelor”s degree in studio art. Painting north Texas landscapes sparked his interest in its frontier history. Rick has been a member and contributor to the Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Colorado, Kansas and New Mexico Historical Societies for many years. Originally, financial responsibilities required in raising a family relegated his artwork in history studies to hobby status. Today, as he approaches retirement age, art and expanding forttours.com are Rick”s main pursuits, and he considers his investments more like a hobby.