I am located at 7 Stiles Lane, Nevada City, MT. Traveling W on Highway 287 to Nevada City, turn right just past the sign that says Nevada City, and go to the end of the Lane. Paintings are in progress.(406-843-5215) (208-790-4891)
We are in the process of moving and the Gallery will not be fully open for a week or two. Feel free to call or drop by, just know that we are in different stages of being complete.
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I am doing a collection of Montana Cowboys. The collection will be of 50+ Notable cowboys. The oldest is 96 years old. If the work continues to progress as planned, there will be a show in Nov, 2010. I will keep you posted as things progress.
January .... It is good to be back in the studio. The Holidays were great, I enjoyed our family's, but I hated taking all the time off.
The cowboys of Montana, have no clue, how exciting it is to record them on Canvas. I truly consider it an honor and a privilege. I still lack a few interviews, and am open to any nominations, that any of you might have. Thank you!
FEBRUARY.... Feb is the shortest month of the year, but if enthusiasm means anything, It will not deter my accomplishments for the month. As I record each hard earned character line, I marvel at their accomplishments and hard work. I pray that they will be and accomplish exactly what God has planned for them. Some of them have already expried and regardless how masculine and impressive their accomplishments are, Life in the end, is very fragil.
MARCH.... We've been out interviewing more exceptional Montana cowboys. Montana is such a large State, seems we spend lots of time travelling, but the end results have been exceptional. Thanks for your input and nominations. (iris.dodge.morgan@gmail.com)
Keep them coming, we are still short some. We would like about 100 to pick from. In the end, you are the ones that pick them with all your nominations, newspaper clips etc. Thanks! I appreciate each one and try to answer them all.
APRIL......I'm posting my oldest cowboy's portrait, Bob Shelhamer. He was 94 years young and rode his last ride on March 23, 2010. He will be missed by many and was definitely in a class by himself, as far as cowboys are concerned. He is the second one we have lost. I'm grateful I had the privilege to interview them and capture their likeness on canvas. I will post the first one we lost when I get back to the studio. We are Almost ready to wrap up the interviews.
Thanks again for all your interest.
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MAY.....Merle Skattum was my second oldest cowboy. He was 92
and from Paradise Valley. He too will be missed. Merle was loved by many. I'm pleased with his portrait and feel I captured his gentle spirit. What a remarkable man! I sincerely hope I don't have to post another before the show. |
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