R. L. Crouse was born November 4, 1952 on Colorado’s eastern plains. He has committed his life to recording the history of Agriculture. Future generations will study agriculture through the images recorded by R. L. Crouse. The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Studio Art was awarded by Colorado College in 1976. Northeastern Junior College, Sterling, Colorado, 1974 Associate of Arts Degree created the foundation for drawing & painting skills. Year 2000, NJC "Pathfinder Award" was named in honor of R. L. Crouse for the artist's accomplishments in his field of study. Today, the college years are still highly praised by the artist, “… we were instructed to paint our environment! ” Most students portrayed the beauty of the mountain landscape and wildlife. Crouse painted the mechanic working on an old tractor in his parents’ garage. The artist now had found his life long subject matter while at Colorado College. His senior One Man Show contained special subject matter – it was 1976, the Bicentennial Year. Case painted up a tractor in stars & stripes. The artist recorded this in a painting. Other pieces that received praise included landscapes and buildings from the Colorado Flatlands. Crouse had only just begun his quest to record the Rural life in agricultural machinery.

Today his art has been published on many magazine covers including JD Journal, The Machine Shed, Angus Journal, just to name a few. Deere & Company portrayed his art in John Deere Tractors & Equipment 1960-1990 history book. On many occasions, Deere has commissioned Crouse to portray the Green Line Heritage. Crouse celebrated 20 years in his profession June 7, 1999 and continues to portray the changing life of the farmer & rancher.