/r/WesternArt
Artwork of the American West.
Howdy folks! Welcome to r/WesternArt, home to artwork of the American West. The genre has a rich 200-year history in American art, one that begins with George Catlin, Karl Bodmer and other artist-explorers, surges during the Charlie Russell and Frederic Remington years, and continues still today with hundreds of talented artists still painting the Old West, Native Americans, cowboys and cattle rustlers, and the wildness and beauty of the landscape.
Posting guidelines
Don't go getting any fancy ideas about what to post here. This here is a Western art page, so stick to that and we won't have any problemos. What is Western Art? Well, that's a big question. In the most general terms, Western Art includes works that show landscapes of the West, wildlife of the West, cowboys and Native Americans. But it's also more than that. It can be traditional and contemporary, historical and modern-day, realism and abstraction. Use your noggin, cowboy, and follow your heart. You'll know.
- Format posts like so: Artist, Artwork Title, year created (if known), medium, dimensions
- Use flair when it applies to your post.
- Videos, articles and other types of Western links are encouraged.
- We have flair! We assign you one (you can choose what it is) when you've proven yourself with engaging posts or comments. Flair examples include Buckaroo, Cowboy, Cowgirl, Desperado, Outlaw, City Slicker, etc. We're open to suggestions.
- Don't make me add rules. Just behave yerself!
/r/WesternArt
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Cole Calfee, Purple Sage, 16x24, 2024
Available: colecalfee.com
17:27 UTC
Work in progress. Almost done with the underpainting.
20:08 UTC
Three new works from this year (cropped). All oil on canvas.
14:09 UTC
Phone Booth, painted in oil on board
00:27 UTC
Me, Morning Coffee, 2024, Color pencils and ink.
20:39 UTC
Me, Lonesome Ride, October 2024, Color Pencil
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Cole Calfee, Cowboy 19, 2024, Procreate
20:20 UTC
Overlook, charcoal on paper
15:35 UTC
Happy Halloween! Painting of my favorite cowboy boots
04:24 UTC
Help identifying an artist
So, this is gonna be a long shot, but I just came across this sub and if anyone can help me, you guys can.
In 2019, I drove through Bozeman, MT and stopped at a gallery. It was all Western themed art and what stuck out to me was a huge painting of a battle between Native Americans and cowboys charging a hill. The gallery owner said the artist (in his words one of the most famous Western artists) had recently died and the price of his work had gone up. If I remember correctly, this piece was $40K. I didn't want to be tacky and take a picture of the painting, and when I got ready to leave, the gallery owner was busy with another customer, so I never got the name of the painter.
I have spent years trying to hunt down the artist, but my google searches don't understand that by Western I mean cowboy, not the entire Western world.
I would liken this artists style to Marc Maggiori but even more stark with color. Very realistic. The painting in question was probably about 4 feet wide.
So, I'm looking for very famous Western painters who died around 2019 and who's work goes for $25K+ Any help would be great. I've been going crazy looking for this.
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Tucumcari, Charcoal on paper
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Finally finished. Thomas, Oil on Canvas, 24” x 30”.
02:40 UTC
Phone Booth , charcoal and pastel
17:33 UTC
“Till the cows come home” oil and embroidery on canvas 16x11” 2024 by me
02:46 UTC
Blue Horse and Cacti, Gouache on Panel, 10"x8", Me
10:27 UTC
This LEGO IDEAS model called "SHERIFF'S OFFICE - WILD WEST" by user llucky has already gained 2,633 supporters - but only by reaching 10,000 votes the model will get the chance of becoming a real LEGO set.
12:46 UTC
Me, "Mustangs" (2024) Gouache
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Cole Calfee, Casita on fire, 2024, Procreate
23:39 UTC
“Cloud Dancing”, gouache on board, 8”x10”, me
10:26 UTC
Mark Maggiori Print - Certificate of Authenticity included?
I received my first Mark Maggiori print this week: Journey to Blue Waters. It's stunning. Awe-inspiring. The print quality is amazing.
However, I was expecting to find a Certificate of Authenticity inside the tube but there was none. Is this normal? Or did other people receive prints with a certificate? The print is signed and editioned - is this considered the mark of authenticity?
I recall the website mentioning a certificate would be included when I placed the order but I can't find that detail online now. Hoping to find answers from other MM fans before contacting support with a daft question. Thanks!
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Cole Calfee, PMGN sketch #4, 2024, procreate
Go dawgs!
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