Post draws using up to six colors, painting over a dark background. His work is defined by orderly, strong shadow patterns cast by the figures of cattle, cowboys, trees, or fences. Post, a native and lifelong resident of Arizona, was born and raised on a ranch near Tucson. Not surprisingly, he gravitated toward the life of a cowboy. Howard Post's oils and pastels have been included in numerous exhibitions throughout the United States. Many of his paintings are represented in public, corporate, and private collections, including the Smithsonian Institution, Bank of Texas, A T and T World Headquarters, and United Airlines. His work is in the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, and the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.