Count Down!

Days are numbered and the show is right around the corner. Next Friday night these pieces can be viewed live- don't miss out. Here is the address, if you need anything make comments and I'll get back to you. AND YES THEY ARE ALL FOR SALE :)

165 West Bridge Street  Hotchkiss, CO 81419

(970) 872-4848

Belief

No day is ever complete on the range with out thanking the Good Lord for the Land and the beauty. The cross is religion, symbols, and so much more. If anything its sign of comfort.  The four corners north, south, east and west: the knowledge that one must always keep to survive.

This piece is a little different from the others and expressive in its own way.  The nails bringing to life each new day of the suns rays. Barbwire captures the water that flows from the top of the mountains down into the valleys. The heart of the center, open and free.

The Legend of the West

It's amazing to think back and remember that the West was once a land with no fences and larger then life animals roaming free. The bison have always held their place as a symbolic icon of the West.  In Texas they are long horns, which I was very tempted to make, but again I wanted to keep my art close to home. Here I brought to life the bison. Every vain holds the barbwire that separated the land.

Can't wait

Just 16 days until the gallery opening!!! Please feel free to join us for great art, food and music. Cowboys welcome :)

Cowboy Necessities

A few necessities that a cowboy can't forget when moving cows. 

Dealing with the brush of the low mountains would shred a pair of jeans in a day, or even in a morning. Layering the legs with leather can lead to a very hot day, but I wouldn't go with out. I have shredded a shirt or two and have a nice scare across my ribs as a reminder, no way would I leave my legs in that danger.

Then there are the spurs, a key to moving your horse in after those hard to get at cows, or when a day becomes to long and you both want to be at the watering hole and you haven't even reached your destination.  I will never forget the first time spurs became a reality for me. It was with dear old Malon, he would have never reached our destination if I didn't persuade him. Some how he never needs persuasion for the ride home.

And no cowboy would ever survive with out protection from the sun and elements. The hat, an iconic treasure that is more necessity then looks. In torrential down poor your able to protect your self. Scolding sun you hide under it as if it was a cave. And once in a while you duck behind the rim as your horse plows through the trees. Its amazing how a cowboys hat resembles the life of a cowboy.

The spurs jingle, the hat fits and the chaps fold like old leather craving oil.

Coming Soon!

February 10th @ 6 pm you will have the chance to see the sculptures below and more.  We will host the gallery opening in Hotchkiss Colorado at the Creamery. Watch out for the barbed wire and chocolate.  As the gallery is hosting a night of chocolate fountains and treats. Live music will fill the gallery as acoustic musicians play. It will be an eventful evening. Please join us.