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HeadinToThePenBronzeSharonMcConnell2012 WelcometotheMuseumoftheBigBendHomeofTrappingsofTexasItsnotunusualforamuseumdirectortobeaskedWhatmakesyourmuseumspecialIthappenseveryday.Visitorsstaffdonors--theyallwanttoknow.FormethekeytotheMuseumoftheBigBendsspecialnatureliesinthethreeaspectsofitsdistinctivepersonalityitsexhibitsitsuniquesettinganditscommitmenttothegenerationofnewideaswhileatthesametimetakingcareinpreservationofourrichhistoryandculture.Foundedin1937theMuseumoftheBigBendhasbeenakeyfactorinpreservingwesternartandtheBigBendranchingculture.Ourmissionisgroundedinthebeliefthatthevisualartsareanintegralpartofourlivesservingasanessentialtooltoeducateyoungandoldaboutourpastpresentandfuture.Withmore125worksofartandgeardisplayedthisyearatthe27thAnnualTrappingsofTexasExhibitSaletheMuseumprovidesacomprehensiveopportunitytoviewsomeofthemosttalentedtraditionalwesternartistscreativeachievementsaswecontinuetocelebrateouruniqueranchingheritage.TheTrappingsofTexasExhibitSalecontinuestobetheflagshipeventandexhibitattheMuseumanditisthroughthecommitmentofsomanythatthisTexasTraditionendures.ThisyeartheMuseumoftheBighasevenmorereasontocelebrate.September21stthroughDecember10th2013themuseumwillexhibittheTreasuresfromtheFredericRemingtonMuseumandhosttheMuseumoftheBigBendFredericRemingtonSymposium.AsthebiggestnameinwesternartFredericRemingtonsinfluenceonWesternArtcannotbeoverstated.FromOgdensburgNewYorkworksofartwilltravelover2000milestofarWestTexastotheMuseumoftheBigBend.Withover24piecesonexhibitincludedwillbetheiconicbronzeBroncoBusterandthenevertouredbeforepaintingChargeoftheRoughRiders.WehopethatyouwillplanonmakingavisittotheMuseumoftheBigBendthisfallforthisonceinalifetimeopportunityButfornowsitbackandenjoythepagesofthisyearscatalogofworksfromsometrulyamazingartiststhatperhapswereinspiredbythegreatFredericRemingtonLizJacksonDirector FornearlyadecadeSharonMcConnellhasbeencreatingmemorablebronzesculpturesthatexpressherdeeppassionandexperienceinthehorseindustry.Herbronzeshavebeenfeaturedinpopularmuseumsandleadingartshowsacrossthenation.CurrentlythreeofherbronzesareprominentlydisplayedinaleadingFortWorthrestaurant.McConnellsbronzeHeadintothePenisinspiredbywomenhorsetrainers.WhilementypicallydominatetheindustrywomenareoftenequallyifnotmoresuccessfulsaysSharon.MarriedtoatrainerMcConnellisatraineraswell.YearsagowhenMcConnellwasntbusyraisinghertwodaughtersorhelpingherhusbandinthebarnorpenshewaspainting.HerhusbandRonniesuggestedshetakeoneofherpaintingstowell-knownWesternartistChuckDeHaan.ThedayMcConnellvisitedChuckwasworkingwithclayandafterseeingherworksuggestedshetryherhandatsculpting.Thatdayshecreatedherfirstbronzedonewiththumbsandtoothpicks.WhilesheisconsideredselftaughtsheisthankfulforbeingblessedwithwonderfulteacherssuchasDeHaanMelLawsonandafewothersthatdidntmindsharingtheirknowledge.McConnellsartisfoundintheprivatecollectionsofranchersworldchampionhorseownersandcutters.ShealsohastwobronzesondisplayatDelFriscosSteakhouseinFortWorthTheTallestHogattheTroughandUOlGoat.Afteryearsintheindustryherworkisnowrecognizedatmajormuseumsandshows.McConnellsartwasrecentlyfeaturedattheNationalCowgirlMuseumandHallofFameinFortWorth.Hersculpturesweredisplayedatthe2012TrappingsofTexasThePhippenMuseum2012MemorialDayArtShowinPrescottArizonaBreckenridgeFineArtShowatBreckenridgeColoradowhereshereceivedanhonorablementionBosqueArtClassicCliftonTexasandExpressionsoftheSoulinWeatherford.In2013shewaschosentoexhibitintheshowAmericasHorseinArtatAmarilloTexas.McConnellandherhusbandhavelivedandtrainedhorsesinCaliforniaColoradoFloridaandtheTexasPanhandle.Fromthehorsestothelandherexperiencesaremirroredinherwork.SharonMcConnellHeadintothePen TheSulRossBarSRBarRodeoAssociationBirthplaceofNationalIntercollegiateRodeoAssociationForoversixtyyearstheNationalIntercollegiateRodeoAssociationNIRAmissionhasbeenPreservingWesternheritagethroughcollegiaterodeo.Todaythereareoveronehundredcollegerodeosayearwithonehundredandthirty-sevenmemberschoolsanduniversities.ButdoyouknowthecriticalrolethattheSulRossBarSRBarRodeoAssociationplayedintheformationoftheNIRAWhenmembersoftheSulRossStateTeachersCollegeClipandBrandClubmetinOctober1947anannouncementwasmadethataRopingClubwasbeingorganizedforstudentsinterestedinropingandrodeoing.ByNovembertheRopingClubwasorganizedandnamedtheBarSRBarRodeoAssociation.MonthsbeforetheOctoberandNovemberannouncementsstudentswerepracticingtocompeteintheirfirstcollegiaterodeoatJohnTarletonCollegescheduledforlateNovember.ThestudentnewspaperSkylinereportedtheresultsofthisrodeoItwasaffirmedthattheSulRossRodeoAssociationwonthetrophywhichwasawardedtotheschoolwiththehighesttotalnumberofpoints.AndinAprilof1948theBarSRBarsix-manrodeoteamwonfirstplaceintheHardin-SimmonsRodeo.NIRATrophyCup TheSulRossBarSRBarRodeoAssociationBirthplaceofNationalIntercollegiateRodeoAssociationWiththeseback-to-backvictoriesfortheclubmembersdecidedtopursueholdinganintercollegiaterodeocontestatSulRoss.Bythatsummerof1948clubPresidentHankFingerandsponsorDr.EverettE.TurnermetwiththecollegepresidentDr.R.M.Hawkinsaboutbuildinganarena.Thepresidentagreedtoprovidethefundstopurchasethematerialsiftheclubprovidedthemanpower.Themembersflewintoac-tionbuiltthearenaandbythatfallSulRosshosteditsfirstintercollegiaterodeotheweekendofNovember4th.ThatweekendrepresentativesfromthetwelvecollegesfromOklahomaColoradoNewMexicoandTexaswhichhadsentteamstocompetemettodiscusstheneedtocreateandorganizeanIntercollegiateRodeoAssociation.HankFingerwasnamedcommitteechairtodraftaconstitu-tionandby-laws.InshortorderbyAprilof1949representativesfromWashingtonKansasOklahomaTexasColoradoNewMexicoandWyomingmetattheShirley-SavoyHotelinDenverColoradoandtheyadoptedaconstitutiontogoverntheactivi-tiesoftheNationalIntercollegiateRodeoAssociation.AmazinglywithintwoshortyearstheBarSRBarRodeoAssociationestablishedtheNIRA.TheBarSRBarRodeoAssociationcontin-uescompetingintheNIRAanorganizationwhichithelpedtocreateoversixtyyearsago.PicturedabovearemembersfromtheSulRosshigh-pointteamatthefirstNIRAnationalcollegerodeoinSanFranciscoin1949.FromleftareBusterLindleyHarleyMayHankFingerandEverettE.Turner.FingerisgiventhemostcreditforgettingtheNIRAofftheground.Hediedinacarwreckin1950.TheSulRossStateCollegechampionshipteam1949-1950withthetrophybroughtbackfromthefirstnationalintercollegiaterodeointheCowPalaceSanFrancisco.FromleftBusterLindleyHarleyMayCharlesHallHankFingerGeneNewmanBobHullandfacultysponsorEverettE.Turner.AllimagescourtesyofArchivesoftheBigBendBryanWildenthalMemorialLibrarySulRossStateUniversityAlpineTexas. HarleyMayJune21926-October282008HarleyMaywhowasbornandraisedinDemingNewMexicoworkedonhisfathersranchanddreamedofbeingarodeocowboy.WhenjustateenhebegancompetinginnearbyrodeosandwonhisfirsttrophysaddleforbeingtheAllAroundCowboyatajuniorrodeoattheageofthirteen.In1945hisdreamofbecomingacowboywasputonholdwhenheenlistedforathree-yearstintintheAr-myAirCorpsandservedinWWII.Mayreturnedtotheranchbutthatdidntlastlong.Whilehewasplow-ingthefieldonedayBillRushalocalcowboypulleduptothefieldhewasworking.AsMayapproachedthebigconvertiblewithamatchinghorsetrailerthathewasdrivingRushsaidImhittintherodeotrailandIwantyoutocomewithme.MayisreportedassayingThatsallittookIracedbacktothehousethrewsomeclothesinasuitcaseandheadedtowardtherodeoinSilverCityNewMexico.IthinkIevenleftthetractorrunningRealizingtheimportanceofagoodeducationMaybeganhiscollegecareeratNewMexicoAMthenlatertransferredtoSulRossStateCollegeinAlpineTexaswherehemajoredinrangeanimalscienceandgraduatedin1951.WhileattendingcollegeandcompetingontherodeoteamMayandseveralothercollegestudentscameupwiththeideatocreateanorganizationsimilartotheRodeoCowboysAssocia-tionRCA.ThustheNationalIntercollegiateRodeoAssociationNIRAwascreated.WhileatSulRossMaywoneightNIRAchampionshiptitlesthreeAllAroundtitlestwobullridingtitlestwosaddlebronctitlesandonebarebackridingtitle.HarleyMayFirstChampionCowboyoftheNIRAin1949andsecondpresidentoftheNIRA. WhilebeginninghisprofessionalrodeocareerMaywasinstrumentalinthedevelopmentandformationoftheProfessionalRodeoCowboysAssociation.Inaddi-tionhehelpedstarttheNationalFinalsRodeo.HecompetedinsixNFRsandwastheWorldChampionSteerWrestlerin19521956and1965.Overhisca-reerMaywasawardedforty-foursaddlesandmorethantwohundredbuckles.In1955MaypurchasedasmallplaceinthetownofOakdaleCalifornia.ThereheownedtheCaliforniaRanchBrokerageforovertwentyyearsandhelpedtoestablishOakdaleastheCowboyCapitaloftheWorld.Inthe1990shereturnedtoAlpinewithhiswifeLynnandservedastheSulRossRodeocoachfrom1995-1998.TheyeventuallymovedbacktoCaliforniaset-tlinginthetownofSantaAnain2007.Mayreceivednumerousaccoladesandawardsforhisstoriedrodeocareer.HewasanoriginalinducteeintotheProRodeoHallofFameinColoradoSpringswhenitopenedin1979.MaywasrecognizedwiththeDistin-guishedAlumniawardfromSulRossin1987.In1988hewasinductedintotheRodeoHallofFameinOkla-homaCity.HarleyMayJune21926-October282008TopSulRossStateCollegePresidentHawkinsandnewlycrownedChampionCowboyHarleyMay1949.RightDr.EverettE.TurnerandHarleyMay1950ChampionshipSaddleAllimagescourtesyofArchivesoftheBigBendBryanWildenthalMemorialLibrarySulRossStateUniversityAlpineTexas. WayneBaizehasalwaysbeeninterestedinartsincehisschooldaysinHamlinTexas.AftergraduatingfromhighschoolhesetupadrawingtableinLuskeysWesternStoreinAbilenewhereheproducedportraitsofpeopleandhorses.Hisfirstone-manshowattheStephenvilleSavingsandLoanin1970providedhimwithenoughmoneytopursuehisartfulltime.Intheearly1970sBaizebeganmakingtripstotheDavisMountainsnearFortDavisTexastotakephotographsontheo6Ranchandotherranchesintheareaforreference.HeeventuallybroughtpropertyintheDavisMountainsfromtheLargentfamilyandtheremethisfuturewifeEllen.In1995BaizewasinvitedtobecomeamemberoftheCowboyArtistsofAmerica.HehasservedasDirectorVicePresidentandPresidentoftheorganization.Baizehaswonnumerousawardsincludingthesilvermedalawardfordrawingsinthe1997CowboyArtistShowinPhoenixArizonaandthe2004AmericanCowboyCulturalAward.HehasservedasGuestCuratorofArtforTrappingsofTexassince2008.WayneBaizeUnderthedirectionofMaryBonesCuratorofExhibitsPublicProgrammingattheMuseumoftheBigBendtheTrappingsofTexasExhibitandSalecomestogethereachyear.BoneshasbeentheleadcuratoroftheTrappingsexhibitsince2000andthroughherdedicationovertheyearstheexhibitisnownationallyrecognizedasoneofthefinestwesternartandcontemporarycowboygearinthecountry.AlongwithTrappingsofTexasMarycuratesalloftheexhibitsatthemuseumthroughouttheyear.MostrecentlyMarycuratedtheRemovingtheShroudofMysteryArchaeologyintheBigBendandsheiscurrentlyworkingontheTreasuresfromtheFredericRemingtonArtMuseumscheduledtoopenthisfall.BonesservesasthePresidentoftheSulRossStateUniversityStaffCouncilandhasbeentherecipientoftheBar-SR-BarAward.AdditionallyMarytravelsaroundthestategivinglecturesandpresentations.MostrecentlyMarywasapplaudedwithherresearchontheLostColonyTexasRegionalistArtistsandpresentedattheCenterforAdvancementofEarlyTexasArtCASETA.InadditionsheauthoredtheessayArtandArchitecturefortheTexasStateUniversitySystempublicationATexasStateofMindchronicling100yearsoftheuniversitysystem.MaryreceivedherB.A.inBiologyandM.A.inHistoryfromSulRossStateUniversity.ShecurrentlyservesasSecretaryoftheFortDavisChamberofCommerceandhasbeenawardedtheVolunteeroftheYearAwardthroughthePilotClubofAlpine.MaryandherhusbandJimBonescalltheBigBendhome.GuestCuratorsCuratorMaryBones GuestCuratorsJohnWillemsmaJohnWillemsmahasbeenbuildingsaddlesforoverthirtyyears.Willemsmaspenttimedayworkingonarearanchesandunderstoodtheimportanceofafunctionalandfittedsaddle.HeopenedhisshopLJSaddleryinthetownofGuthrieOklahomain1986whereheproducescustomsaddlesforworkingcowboysandhorsemenandwomenalike.HehasstudiedwiththegreatcraftsmenDonKingDaleHarwoodandChuckStormes.InadditionhestudiedtheearlysaddleriesofVisaliaHamleyandRayHolestoroundouthiseducation.WillemsmahaspursuedhigherstandardsineverysaddlethathebuildsandthisattentiontoqualityanddetailwasmostrecentlyrecognizedbytheTraditionalCowboyArtsAssociationthatinductedhimasamemberin2009.In2008hehadreceivedtheBestofShowawardforSaddleandLeatherworkatTrappingsofTexasandin2010wasacknowledgedasSaddlemakeroftheYearbytheAcademyofWesternArtists.HissaddleshavebeendisplayedatmanyvenuesincludingtheCoconinoCenterfortheArtsFlagstaffArizonaVaquerosDaySantaYnezCaliforniaOklahomaFolklifeFestivalOklahomaCityOklahomaandNationalCowboyPoetryGathering.ElkoNevadaWillemsmawasselectedasaGuestCuratorofGearforTrappingsofTexasin2010.LelandHensleywasbornandraisedinTexasandcametofarWestTexastoenrollintheRangeManagementprogramatSulRossStateUniversity.WhileattendingSulRossheworkedatBigBendSaddlery.Aftergraduatingin1985withabachelordegreeinRangeManagementheworkedasaranchmanagerandinhissparetimebegantohonehisbraidingskills.AfterleavingtheranchHensleyworkedatBigBendSaddleryfrom1994through2007ashecontinuedtopushhimselftoimprovehisbraidingskills.EachstepofthewayHensleyremainedtruetohisgoalofproducingaqualityandfunctionalpieceofgear.DuetothisguidingpersonalphilosophyhewaselectedintotheTraditionalCowboyArtsAssociationin2001.In2003hewasacknowledgedasBraideroftheYearbytheAcademyofWesternArtists.HensleyhashadhisworkexhibitedatSunValleyIdahoWesternFolklifeCenterNevadaHighNoonWesternAmericanaAuctionMesaArizonaNationalCowboyandWesternHeritageMuseumOklahomaCityOklahomaandTrappingsofTexasAlpineTexasforthelast17years.HehasservedasGuestCuratorofGearforTrappingsofTexassince2002.LelandHensley LarryAbbottDickensTexasLarryAbbottwasborninStonewallCountyTexasmovedtoNewMexicoandreturnedtoAspermontTexastoattendhighschool.Heacquiredhisloveforhorsesasayoungboyfromhisdadandunclesandspenthissummersonthebackofahorse.SincethenAbbotthasworkedonranchesbigandsmallthroughoutWestTexasandSouthDakota.Abbottacquiredhisinterestinbitandspurmakingaround1978.AftervisitingAdolphBayersshopseveraltimeshedecidedtobuildabithimself.Afteraperiodoftrialanderrorhebegantakingafeworders.GearmakerJerryCatesinvitedAbbotttocometohisshopforthedayandwatchhimwork.Catesinfluenceadviceandworkmanshipwereagreatasset.ThroughouttheyearsAbbotthasfinetunedhisproductsfortheworkingcowboy.Hispersonalexperienceofridingmanyhoursinthesaddleworkingcattleandknowingwhattoolworksbestandwhenhasbroughthimtowhereheistoday.AbbottisafoundingmemberoftheInternationalGuildofBitandSpurMakers. DaveAldersonTwinFallsIdahoDaveAldersongrewupontheprairieofSouthDakota.Whenhewas16AldersonbefriendedasilversmithinDeadwood.Withoutacarhewouldoftenspendseveralhoursadaywalkingtoandfromhershop.AldersonsfirstprojectwasaringaMothersDaygiftforhismom.Hegotaprettystoneandsetitinaring.HeevenornamentedthepiecewithsomegoldhehadpannedinaSouthDakotacreek.Finallyitwasfinishedandhesetoffforhomeafoottopresenthisgifttohismother.IlostitonthewayhomeAldersonrecallswithasmile.Fellrightoutofmypocket.RetracinghisstepsAldersonfoundthering.Ithadbeenrunoverbyacarbuthefixeditupandhismomstillhasthering.TheAldersonfamilymovedtoCaliforniaandin1978AldersonworkedatGordonHayesshopBitsofSilverforabouttenyears.Whenhestartedhewasmostlyconfinedtosoldering.Aldersonlongedtoengravebutnoonewouldshowhimhow.FinallyonedayIcorneredHayessonAldersonsaid.Iaskedhimhowhemadethosecuts.HeshowedmeandforthenextsixmonthsIpracticedathomeeverynightforhours.Iwouldnailapieceofcoppertoablockofwoodandpracticeonthat.SinceleavingBitsofSilverAldersonhasdonesilverworkforjewelrystoresandBobSchaezlein.Becauseheworkedundersomeoneelsesnameforovertwenty-fiveyearsAldersonspersonalreputationasanexceptionalcraftsmanwasslowincoming.ErnieMarshafoundingmemberoftheTCAArecognizedthebeautyandqualityofAldersonsworkandencouragedhimtoapplyformembershipinthatprestigiousassociation.Hisbidwassuccessfulandthetalentoftheboywholovedbeautifulthingsfromtheearthwasfinallyrecognized.ReiningHorseBuckleEngravedSteelSterlingSilverandGoldDaveAlderson ChaseAlmondFortWorthTexasImagecourtesyofJimRogersItsbeensaidbyvirtuallyeveryartistbutitalsoholdstrueforChaseAlmondthatitsthejourneyandnotthedestinationthatguideshiswork.GrowingupinFortWorthTexasChasestartedpaintingwithwatercolorswhenhewasfourteenandworkedinthatmediumuntilhissisteralsoanartistintroducedhimtooilsin1998.FormetheprocessofpaintinginvolvesmorethanjustrecordingwhatIsee.Mygoalisfortheviewertoexperiencetheemotionalresponsethatinspiredmetopaintit.Totransferthatresponsetotheviewerthroughthepaintingsotospeak.Mytechniquefocusesonconveyingthismorewithcolorandlightandlessaboutintricatedetail.PrimarilyanenpleinairpainterhehasstudiedwithKimEnglishEricMichaelsGeorgeStricklandandQuangHo.IamattractedtopristinelandscapesbutatthesametimeImintriguedbythosewithhumanpresenceorinfluence.Streetandbeachscenesareoftenseeninhiswork.Iliketodosmallpleinairpiecescombinedwithphotosandtakethembacktothestudioanddolargerworks.Theemotionandimmediacythatissometimescapturedinapleinairworkisoftendifficulttotranslateintoastudiopiece.Itsoneofthegreatmysteriesofpaintingfromlife.ChaselookstoJohnSingerSargentJoaquinSorollaAndersZornandRobertHenriforinspiration.Heco-ownsarestaurantdesignbusinessanddivideshistimebetweenhishomeinParkerCountyTexasandaranchinTrinidadColorado.Heisanavidquailhunterhorsemanandfisherman.AlsoaworldtravelerChasehaspaintedenpleinaironfivecontinentsrecordingnewlandscapesandculturesthroughhisart.ChisosLastLightOilonLinen12X24ChaseAlmond In1970MikeAnderswasborninLovingtonNewMexicoandshortlythereafterheandhisfamilymovedtoSanAngeloTexaswherehegrewup.WhenMikegraduatedfromhighschoolheworkedatsalebarnsandonseveralarearanches.Atthistimehealsobuilthisownsaddle.In1992Anderswenttoworkatasaddleshopandbeganhisapprenticeshipasastraphand.Withinayearhewasoneofthreesaddlemakersintheshop.ThroughtheyearsofsaddlemakingMikemetanumberofbitandspurmakersandhedecidedtolearnthiscraftaswell.Inthespringof2002hebegantoteachhimselfhowtomakebitsandspursandhascontinuedtorefinehiscraft.AlongthewayMikehasreceivedadviceandguidancefromothermakerswhowereatremendoushelptohim.MikeAndersSanAngeloTexasBuckleSteelSterlingSilverOverlaysandFineSilverInlaysMikeAnders BrianAsherwasraisedintheFortWorthTexasareaandgraduatedfromRichlandHighSchoolin1978.Hehasworkedorday-workedonsomeofTexasslargestandmostprestigiousranchesallhisadultlife.Althoughhehasbeendrawingfromanearlyageitwasntuntil1992thathedecidedtotakehisworkmoreseriously.OndaysheisntworkingforarearanchesBriandrawsandhaslimitededitionprintsmadefromhisoriginals.Brianstillday-worksandmanytimescarrieshiscamerawithhimtotakepicturesandgetideasforfutureworks.HeresidesnearSnyderTexaswithhiswifeKarenandtheirsixchildren.BrianAsherSnyderTexasHobbledPencilonPaper12X15BrianAsher BytheageoftwelveWayneBaizestalentpromptedhisparentstoarrangeforprivateartlessons.Afterhighschoolheworkeddaysinalumberyardandfeed-storeandspenthisnightsrefininghisartistictalents.In1968WaynemetartistTomRyanwhoinvitedhimtoattendtheCACowboyArtistsofAmericaannualartshow.EversincethenTombecameBaizesfriendandlife-longmentor.In1995BaizewasinvitedtobecomeamemberoftheCAandhassinceservedasDirectorVicePresidentandPresidentoftheorganization.WayneBaizedepictsthecontemporarycowboyandgiveshonortothecowboywayoflifeinhisworks.HisworkisshownatMidlandGalleryinMidlandTexasandTrailsideGalleriesinJacksonWyomingandScottsdaleArizona.WayneandhiswifeEllenliveontheirsmallranchoutsideofFortDavisTexasandraiseregisteredHerefordcattle.WayneBaizeFortDavisTexasATightManeuverOil24X18WayneBaize VernBallantyneisanaccomplishedrawhidebraider.Henotonlymakesgearforothersheusesithimself.ThestrengthandfunctionalbeautythatVernachievesisapparentineverybosalquirtorheadstallheproduces.Mostofhisgearismadeinthecoldlongwintermonthsonhisfamilyranch.Healsostartscoltsandoccasionallyday-works.VernBallantyneUnityCanadaHobbles24StrandBraidedRawhideVernBallantyne KeithBassoandhiswifeGayleownaranchineast-centralArizonawherehehasbraidedrawhidehorsegearsince1995.Thoughlargelyself-taughthehasreceivedvaluableinstructionfromLelandHensleyandNateWald.BassosworkshavebeenexhibitedinTrappingsoftheAmericanWestatthePhippenMuseumPrescottArizonatheProRodeoHallOfFameandMuseumoftheAmericanCowboyinColoradoSpringsColoradoattheHoustonCenterforContemporaryCraftHoustonTexasattheElkoFolklifeMuseuminElkoNevadaandatothervenuesinNewMexicoandArizona.Anumberofhispiecesareinprivatecollections.KeithBassoHerberArizonaHobblesBraidedRawhideKeithBasso GeorgeBlackwoodgrewuphelpinghisfatherattheBobBlackwoodSpurCompany.Georgesdadwaswellknownasarodeocowboyfromthe1960sthroughthe1990s.BytheageoftwentyGeorgebeganmakinghisownspurswhilepursuingarodeocareerintheProfessionalRodeoCowboyAssociationPRCAInternationalProfessionalRodeoAssociationIPRAandTexasCowboyRodeoAssociationTCRA.In1998afterhisfathersdeathheinheritedthefamilybusiness.HechangedtheoriginalmakersmarkfromBBtoG.Blackwoodandbegandesigninganddrawinghisowndesignsandmakingcustomspurstofitthecustomersneeds.Todayhehandengraveshisdesignsandoffersalinethatincludesjewelrybitsspurssaddlehardwarestirrupsandbucklesofeverykind.BlackwoodsworkshavebeenexhibitedinTrappingsofTexasWomensProtectiveServicesCustomSpurShowandLiveAuctionLubbockTexasandTheArtoftheCowboyMakershowinLovelandColorado.GeorgeBlackwoodFarmersvilleTexasCaliforniaStyleSpursSterlingSilverOverlayHandSculptedShanksandBandAntiqueBrownFinishGeorgeBlackwood BuckeyeBlakeissothoroughaWesternerthatitwouldneveroccurtoanyonetomentionittohim.HisfatherwasarodeocowboywhoeventuallyworkedfortheArizonaBorderPatrolandhisgreat-grandfatherS.CokeBlakewasoneofthepioneerbreedersofQuarterHorses.BlakehaslivedinNevadaCaliforniaMontanaIdahoandnowTexas.IntheWestthereisnoliveliertestimonialtoregionalfigurativeexpressionthantheartofBuckeye.Buckeyesworkisunitedwithatechniquethatexudesakineticvitalityacompellingwitandanunfetteredwhimsicalstyle.BlakesworkhasbeenshownattheBuffaloBillArtShowandSaleatCodyWyomingandintheDenverArtMuseumDenverColorado.HeisrepresentedbyBigHornGalleriesCodyWyoming.In2012BuckeyewaschosentobetheBuffaloBillArtShowSaleHonoredArtist.BuckeyeandhiswifeTonaresideinWeatherfordTXBuckeyeBlakeWeatherfordTexasBlueRoanBluesPenandInkandWatercolor12X15BuckeyeBlake TealBlakegrewupinMontanaontheeasternslopeoftheRockyMountainssurroundedbyranchingcountry.GrowingupinhisfathersstudiolookingatC.M.RussellpaintingsandreadingWillJamesbooksitwashardforhimtonotpickupapencilandstartcapturinghisownvisionofcowboysandtheAmericanWest.Tealhasreceivednumerousawardsforhiswatercolorsincludingbestofshowandfirstplacewatercolorin2008and2009atthePhippenMuseuminPrescottArizonaandin2010hereceivedtheJoelBeelerCAAFoundationAward.TealisalsoresponsibleforcreatingtheWePointedThemNorthArtShowSalewhichcelebratedthememoirsofTeddyBlueAbbott.TealandhiswifeJonceecurrentlyworkforthePinwheelRanchinMcLeodMontana.TealBlakeMcLeodMontanaTheFuturityProspectWatercolor9X12TealBlake BrodyBoltonwasbornandraisedinOdessaTexasontheRatliffRanch.Hehasriddenbullsandsaddlebronchorsesprofessionallyforthirteenyears.BrodylivedinFranceforayearwhenhisfatherretiredfromridingbullsandworkedatEuroDisney.Hehashadtheopportunitytotraveltomanyothercountriesaswell.AlongwithhispassionforrodeoBrodybecameinterestedinleatherwork.Forthepastsevenyearshehasbeenworkingwithleatherandisfocusedonadvancinghisknowledgeskillsandtechniquesinworkingwithleatherinthecomingyears.BrodyBoltonOdessaTexasShavingKitCarvedLeatherBrodyBolton RandyButtersalife-longresidentofHomerMichiganhasfarmedhisentirelife.UponhismarriagetoBrendaRodgersofCampoColoradoRandywasintroducedtobitsandspursthroughhisfather-in-lawClydeRodgers.RandysfirstsetofspursmadeoutofatireironwasmadeduringacoldMichiganwinterinthe1980s.InspiredbyRayAndersonErlonShirleyJerryCatesandBillyKlapperbecauseofthequalityoftheirworkRandybeganmakingspursandbitsin1985.RandynextstudiedtheTexaslegendssuchasMcChesneyandtheKellyBrothersandeventuallymasteredthedetailedandornateinlaidCaliforniastylesofG.S.Garciaandothers.RandywashonoredbyTheAcademyofWesternArtistsasthe2005NationalSpurmakeroftheYear.HisworkhasbeenshownattheHighNoonShowandAuctioninMesaArizonainBrianLebelsOldWestShowandAuctionDenverColoradoandatshowshostedbytheNationalBitSpurandSaddleCollectorsAssociationRandycontinuestoworkonthefamilyfarmwherehegrewup.Heraisesfeedersteerseachyearandgrowshayforarealivestockproducers.HealsoenjoystakingcareofthefamilyshorseJackandhissmallherdofLonghorns.RandyButtersHomerMichigan MikeCapronwasbornonJanuary191945.Hegraduatedfromhighschoolin1962andbecameinterestedinthreeareasofliferidingropingandpainting.InpursuitofhisgoalsMikeworkedonranchesinsouthernNewMexicoandWestTexasuntil1965whenhejoinedtheUnitedStatesMarineCorps.Herejoinedcivilianlifein1968anduponreturningtoTexasin1969metandmarriedAnneandtogethertheybegantopursuehisolddreams.ForMikeridingisalwaysajoyandishisfavoriteplacetoexercisemeditateandstudyhispaintingsubjects.RopingneverceasestoamazehimandforMikeallformsofropemagicareinfatuating.InspeakingofhisartCapronseeslifeaspaintingandpaintingaslife.Hebelievesthatsharingoneslifeandartarewhattakesyouplacesthatareworthtellingaboutlater.MikeandAnnehavetwochildrenLizandWilson.MikeandAnnearetheproudgrandparentsofWilsonandhiswifeKatysdaughtersMacyandEmmy.CapronsworkshavebeenexhibitedinTrappingsofTexasfortwenty-sixyearsalongwithothermuseumsacrosstheSouthwestandinprivatecollectionsbookillustrationsandanywhereheisaskedtosharehisart.MikeCapronSheffieldTexasNoTimeToRelax9X12OilonCanvasMikeCapron WilsonCaprongrewuponranchesinWestTexasandhasstudiedhorsemanshipandropingsincehisyouth.In1996WilsonbeganworkingforafriendsfatherlegendarygearbuilderGregDarnall.WilsonlivedwiththeDarnallfamilywhileattendingTexasAMUniversity-CommercewhereheearnedanAg-Businessdegree.AtfirstgearbuildingwasawaytoearnmoneyforrodeofeesbutGregsencouragementforWilsontolearnengravingsparkedapassionforcraftsmanshipthatcontinuestoday.AsWilsondevelopedhisengravingtalenthefoundguidanceinartisticprinciplesfromhisfathercowboypainterMikeCapron.In1999WilsonlaunchedhisownbusinessCapronplansoutonpapertheintricateoverlayengravingsthatdefinehiscontemporaryinterpretationofTexas-andCalifornia-stylebitsandspurs.WilsonhasexhibitedintheannualTrappingsofTexassaleandexhibitinAlpineTexassince1999andintheTraditionalCowboyArtsAssociationmembershowinOklahomaCityOklahomasince2005.HeisrepresentedbytheClaggettReyGalleryinVailColorado.WilsonandhiswifeKatywhohelpsmanagehisbusinessandtheirdaughtersMacyandEmmyliveinChristovalTexas.WilsonCapronChristovalTexasScrollLoopBitFineSilverInlaysReliefEngravingonSteelNitreBlueFinishWilsonCapron NecessityinspiredrancherDougCooktotryhishandatmakingbitsandspurs.Ihadahorsethatneededsomethingdifferentforabit.IcouldntaffordacustomonesoIgottotinkeringandbuiltwhatIneededCooksaid.AneedforspurstofithiswifeLisassmallerbootpromptedCooktofashionapairforherasaChristmaspresent.Heperfectedhistechniquethroughtrialanderrorexpandedhistoolstoincludeengravingequipmentandwatchedafriendbuildbeltbucklestolearnthebasicsofsilverwork.Sincethemid-1990sCookhasbeenmakingcustombitsandspurswithalittlejewelrythrowninforsomethingdifferentmainlyintheTexasStyleTradition.WhenitcomestospurmakingCookisanadmirerofAdolphBayersJerryCatesBillyKlapperandBillHomer.Cooksdefinitionofgoodequipmentisforthright.Theyneedtofityourboot.Theyneedtobebuilttolast.Theyoughttolooknice.Andmostimportantlytheyneedtopleasethecustomer.ThatsthemainthingCooksaid.Hisknowledgeoftheformandfunctionofgoodbitsandspurscomesfrompersonalexperience.DougsworkshavebeendisplayedattheProRodeoHallofFameinColoradoSpringsColoradoandforthelastfiveyearsattheWomensProtectiveServicesauctioninLubbockTexas.DougholdsastampforbothbitsandspursintheInternationalGuildofBitandSpurMakers.DougCookLenapahOklahomaSpursBrownedSteelCopperandSterlingSilverDougCook RexCrawforddevelopedanappreciationfortheartofspurbuildingwhilegrowinguponranchesinOklahomaTexasandNewMexico.WhileworkingasawelderinCaliforniaRexbuilthisfirstpairofspurstenyearsagobytalkingonthetelephoneregularlywithhisfather-in-lawandspurbuilderBillyRodgers.Istartedoutmakingone-pieceTexasstylespurswithoverlaysandIvebeenmigratingtotheCaliforniastyleRexsays.DuringthelastthreeyearsRexsornatelyengravedspursbucklesandotheritemshavebeenribbonwinnersatTheArtoftheCowboyMakerinLovelandColorado.Heenjoysbuildinghisowndesignsaswellastrophypiecesandcustomgearforcowboysandcollectors.OneclientcommissionedRextomakethefanciestpairIhadevermadesoheincorporatedrubiesinthespurs.Atell-talesignofRexsworkisaBibleversestampednearhismakersmark.HewasjuriedinJanuary2013intotheTraditionalCowboysArtsAssociationsinvitationalcompetitionforemergingsaddlemakersandsilversmithsattheHighNoonWesternAmericanaShowinMesaArizonaandinFebruary2013intoTrappingsofTexas.Despitethehonorsthelearningneverstopsforthecraftsman.RexsoonwillbetakinganadvancedclassattheGRSEngravingSchoolinEmporiaKansaswherehehasenrolledinclassesbyengraverDianeScalesandothers.HealsohasattendedaTCAAworkshopinOklahomaCity.RexCrawfordWalshColoradoCowgirlKeepSakeBoxSterlingSilverRexCrawford TylerCrowgrewupinthesmalltownofApacheOklahoma.A2007graduateofApacheHighSchoolCrowhasalwayshadpaperandpencilwithhimdrawinghorses.WhilestillinhighschoolhewontheFrankLucasCongressionalArtContestandhisworkwasonexhibitattheU.S.Capitol.DuringhissenioryearheenteredapencildrawingintheOklahomaYouthExpoattheNationalCowboyWesternHeritageMuseuminOklahomaCity.WinningReserveBestofShowandascholarshipgavehimachancetoattendaweeklongsummerpaintingworkshopco-taughtbyBruceGreeneandMartinGrelle.SincetheirfirstmeetingCrowhasattendedthreemorepaintingworkshopsco-taughtbyGreeneandGrelle.InApril2010heattendedaCowboyArtistworkshoptaughtbyGreeneattheScottsdaleArtistsSchoolinArizona.TheseworkshopshavetransformedTylerfromasketchartisttoapaintercreatingworksthatreflecthispassionforcowboysandhorses.InCrowstwomostrecentshowstheBosqueArtsClassicinCliftonTexasandSmallWorksGreatWondersattheNationalCowboyandWesternHeritageMuseumOklahomaCityOklahomahereceivedthePeoplesChoiceAward.InadditionhisworkhasbeenexhibitedattheHighNoonShowandAuctioninMesaArizona.TylerCrowApacheOklahomaUntitledCharcoal14X14TylerCrow AngieCrowebeganweavingaround1994.TravelingthroughNewMexicoandColoradoshestudiedtheNavajoandRioGrandeweavingtraditions-especiallytheboldexpressionofcolorsandgeometricpatternsthatreflectnatureandaspiritualworld.DuringhertravelsshemetandspenttimewithtworemarkablemasterweaversRachelBrownandEppieArchuletabothofwhominspiredhertobeginweaving.AngieandherhusbandboughtafarmincentralTexaseighteenyearsagoandtheretheyraiseKarakulsheepwhosewoolsheusesinherweavings.Ancientnativetraditionshaveinformedherrugandsaddleblanketdesigns.Howevercontemporarydesignsarealsoanimportantelementofherwork.Shefrequentlychoosesherwoolcolorsfirstbothnaturalanddyedandthenshestartsexperimentingwithvariousdesignideasattheloom.AngieCroweBlancoTexasSacredPathwaySaddleBlanket100KarakulWoolAngieCrowe VinceDonleyhasbeenbraidingrawhidehorsegearformorethanthirty-fiveyears.Whatstartedoutasameansinwhichtoadvancehishorsemanshipskillsonthefamilyfarmhasgonefarbeyondtobecomehischosenfieldofstudy.HespentmanyyearsonacowboycreweitherinMontanaorWyomingwherehisskillsasarawhidebraidergrewoutofnecessity.Eveningsinthebunkhousewerenaturallyspentbuildinggearforhimselfandtradingwithothers.VincemethisfuturewifeJudyandtheysettledintheSheridanWyomingareaandtheretheyraisedtheirfourchildren.ItwasherethatDonleywasencouragedtotransitiontobecomingafulltimebraider.InspiredbytheworksofthelatebraiderJackSheppardsaddlemakersDonButlerandtheDonKingfamilyandclinicianBuckBrannamanVincehasrefinedhisbraidworktonotonlybeingfunctionalbutalsoasworksoftrueWesternart.Hiscolorinterwovenpatternsandbraidtransitionsintertwineintouniquecomplementaryelementsfoundinthequirtsbosalsandreinromalsetshecreates.ExhibitinghisworksinTrappingsofTexasforseveralyearsnowVincehasalsoparticipatedinTheHeartoftheWestshowinLanderWyomingandTheArtoftheHorseshowinCodyWyoming.RecentlyVincewasselectedBraideroftheYearbytheAcademyofWesternArtists.VinceDonleyParkmanWyomingBosal36PlaitBraidedRawhideBosalGauchoBraidedNoseButtonandSideButtonsVinceDonley VandyDouglasenjoyslivingintheWest.ShewasbornandraisedinWyomingsurroundedbytheharshrealitiesandtremendousbeautyofaranchinglife.Horsescattleandbiglandinspireandsustainheraswellasbeingcommonthemesinherwork.Oilpaintinghasalwaysfascinatedherandstilldoes.Everythingthatgoesintoherworkisjoyandshebelievesthatthisemotionisseeninthefinishedproduct.DouglassaysMypaintingsareanextensionofthethingsIfindmovinginmylifenowwhileechoingmypastaswell.DouglasworkshavebeenshownattheRedRiverValleyMuseumArtExhibitinVernonTexasandBreckinridgeFineArtCenter18thAnnualJuriedArtShowinBreckinridgeTexas.In2009and2010sheexhibitedintheHeartoftheWestInvitationalArtShowinLanderWyoming.VandyDouglasSheridanWyomingWitchesKnotOilonEngravedCopper6X6VandyDouglas KevingrewuparoundartandhorsesinBrooksmithTexas.Hisgrandfatherdidpencilsketchesandhisfathertradedhorses.AftercompetinginrodeoeventsinchildhoodKevintouredontheProfessionalRodeoCowboysAssociationcircuit.Healsoexperimentedwithdifferentartmediumsandoperatedacustomsigncompanyforseveralyears.In1994hefoundtheperfectoutletforblendinghisartisticandrodeointerestswhenhesawapairofspurshisfatherboughtforhiscollection.Kevinwageredthathecouldmakeabetterpairandheproceededtoteachhimselfhowtobuildgear.HehasperfectedhisstylethroughtrialanderrorandseekingtheadviceofRussellYatesandotherexperiencedartisans.ThroughtheyearsKevinhasbecomeknownforhisbright-cutengraving.Heisnowbroadeningintomoredetailedshadingandgun-styleengravingonavarietyofmetalsincludingsilversteelbrassandcopper.Kevinsclientsincludeworkingcowboystrailridersandcollectors.Healsooccasionallybuildstrophypiecessuchasthespursforthematchhorseracesatthe2011WesternHeritageClassicinAbileneTexas.KevinElkinsMayTexasHeartShapedSnaffleBitSteelandSterlingSilverKevinElkins TeresaElliottwasborninWeatherfordTexasandraisedprimarilyinSt.LouisMissouri.AsachildshevisitedhergrandfathersfarminTexaswhichofferedhertheopportunitytoobserveandstudyhiscattle.Itbecameaplaceandtimetoknowmysubjectsintheirentirety.AfterreceivingherBachelorofFineArtsshereturnedtoTexaswhereshespenttwenty-fiveyearsasafreelanceillustratorinDallas.AsapainterElliottwaslargelyselftaughthowevershehadmanyyearsofcommercialartexperiencesoherdevelopmentasanoilpainterwasfueledbydecadesofsketchingfacesaswellasworkingwiththefigure.In2005Teresareturnedtoherfineartrootsdedicatingherselfexclusivelytostudiopractice.ShealsoreturnedtoasubjectthatfascinatedhersinceherchildhoodtheTexasLonghorn.Elliothasreceivednumerousawardsforherpaintingsincludingthe2009and2012PeoplesChoiceattheCoorsWesternArtExhibitinDenverColoradothe2008ArtistsChoiceintheCowgirlUpexhibitattheDesertCaballerosWesternMuseumWickenburgArizonaandthe2009BestofShowattheNightofArtistsexhibitattheBriscoeWesternMuseumSanAntonioTexas.TeresaElliottGrapevineTexasChinacoOilonLinen20X16TeresaElliott WayneFranklingrewupintheheartofthesouthTexasbrushcountryaroundCotullawherehehasbeenaprofessionalsilversmithforthirty-sixyears.Hisdesignsforbeltbucklesandpistolgripsareinfluencedbyhisranchingheritageandthehistoryoftheregion.HehasmadepistolgripsformanyoftheTexasRangersandothersinthelawenforcementcommunity.Likeabitandspurmakerorasaddlemakerfitandfunctionmustcomefirst.Hispistolgripsarenotonlyattractiveindesignbutmustperformproperlywhentheneedarises.HehasdesignedandproducesawardpresentationbucklesformanyorganizationssuchastheTexasWildlifeAssociationtheLosCazadoresDeerContestandLaMesaRanchDeerContest.FoursetsofWaynespistolgripsareondisplayonRangergunsattheTexasRangerMuseuminSanAntonio.Thisisthetwenty-thirdyearthatFranklinhasparticipatedinTrappingsofTexas.WayneFranklinCotullaTexasBrandingTrophyStyleBuckleSterlingSilverCastOverlayWayneFranklin JerryGallowaybecameinterestedinmakingbitsandspurswhileworkingonfarmsandranches.WhilegrowingupJerrylovedtoworkwithhishandsandenjoyedmakingsomethingoutofnothing.OneofthethingsthatJerryespeciallyenjoyedwasmodifyinggeartosuithisneedsandthroughthatprocesshestartedmakingbitsandspursforhisownpersonaluse.In1993Gallowaybeganexpandingonhisengravingtechniquesandstartedtodevelopauniquerelationshipwithbothcowboysandcollectors.HecontinuedtoworkonhisengravingtechniquesbyattendingtheMillerBitandSpurSchoolinNampaIdahoandalsothroughinstructionfromBennoHeuneofEmporiaKansas.JerryalsospenttimerefininghiscraftsmanshipwithJeremiahWatt.JerryadmiresthecleanconstructionoftheTexasstylespurandtheGalLegshankalongwiththelargerowelornateCaliforniastyle.Throughtheyearhehasbecomeamasterofinlayworkandfancysilverengraving.Gallowayalsoenjoysthechallengeoffree-handengravingdirectlyonthesteel.GallowaysspurshavebeenexhibitedattheHighNoonWesternAmericanaAuctionandAntiqueShowinMesaArizonaandTrappingsofTexas.JerryGallowayDumasTexasSpursSteelandSterlingSilverJerryGalloway JimGilmorewasbornraisedandcontinuestoliveonhisfamilyscattleranchinsouthernColoradosSanLuisValley.AlongwithhisloveforhorsescattleandwildlifeJimdevelopedaninterestinleathertoolingdrawingandsculpture.BillChappellawell-knownsaddlemakerandWesternartisttaughtGilmorehowtotoolleatherandlaterguidedhimintotheworldofsculpture.Withovertwenty-fiveyearsasafulltimesculptorJimhasdisplayedhisworksinmanynationalshows.HehasreceivedBestofShowawardsforsculptureattheNatureWorksshowinTulsaOklahomaandattheTrappingsoftheAmericanWestatthePhippenMuseuminPrescottArizona.InadditionJimhascompletednumerousmonumentalbronzesincludingdoublelife-sizedbisonforCabelasInc.JimGilmoreAlamosaColoradoBuffaloTrailsBronze12ofaLimitedEditionof40JimGilmore InsteadoffindingasummerjobSaraDouglasHagelbeganmakingmanehairmecatesin1983.SaddlemakerBobDouglasofSheridanWyomingtaughthisthirteen-year-olddaughterallheknewabouttheartmostofwhichhehadlearnedbytrialanderror.RefiningherskillslearningtousenaturalcolorsanddesigningnewpatternsSaracontinuedtomakeropethroughhighschool.ShemarriedLeeHagelin1992andbeganmakingropesregularly.WorkingasateamsheandLeestreamlinedandimprovedtheprocess.Witheachcompletedpiececamenewunderstandingcarryingonthetraditionoflearningbydoing.SaraHagelDaytonWyomingMecate5824Long8ColorVariegatedSaraDouglasHagel DescendedfromfivegenerationsofWesternCanadianranchersandstockmenScottHardylefttheranchinglifein1981todevotehimselffulltimetoworkingwithsilver.Since1991hehaslivedwithhiswifeLeslietwosonsandasmallherdofLonghornsintheheartofsouthernAlbertasfoothillcattlecountry.Thoughlargelyself-taughtHardyacknowledgestheworkofmodernmastersAlPecettiandMarkDrainandturn-of-the-centuryTiffanyCompanycraftsmen.Itistheirinfluenceandknowledgethatembellishinghorseandriderwithpreciousmetalsisatraditionasoldasmanonhorseback.ThishistoryinformsHardysdrivetogivecontemporaryexpressiontohistoricWesternforms.HardyisafoundingmemberandcurrentPresidentoftheTraditionalCowboyArtsAssociation.ScottHardyLongviewCanadaBuckleSterlingSilverFullyHandEngravedScottHardy AnativeTexanLelandHensleydevelopedapassionfortheartofrawhidebraidingwhileattendingSulRossStateUniversityinAlpine.Aftergraduationin1985hetookajobasaranchmanagerbutcontinuedtopolishhisbraidingskills.TothisdayLelandseeshisbraidingnotasajobthatneedstobedonebutanenjoyableactivitythathelooksforwardtoattheendofeachday.Heisconstantlychallenginghimselftoimproveandgrow.Hesmadeitapersonalgoalwitheachfinishedpiecetosurpasswhathesdoneinthepast.AsaresultLelandsworkhasdevelopedanoutstandingreputationamongstcollectorsandworkingcowboysalikeforuniquedesignbeautyandruggedfunctionality.LelandhasmadeseveraltripstoArgentinatolearnnewtechniquesandshareideas.DrawingoninternationalinfluencesisoneofthecharacteristicsofLelandHensleysstylethatsetshisworkapart.LelandisamemberoftheTraditionalCowboyArtsAssociation.HisworkhasbeenexhibitedinSunValleyIdahoattheGatheringofGearinElkoNevadaandatTrappingsofTexaswhereLelandhasbeenaGuestCuratorofGearsince2002.LelandHensleyMeridianTexasPenBraidedRawhideLelandHensley JaywasraisedonaranchinsouthernArizona.HehasadegreeinAgriculturalEconomicsfromtheUniversityofArizonaandhascowboyedinColoradoWyomingNewMexicoTexasandArizona.HelivesinHobbsNewMexicowherehehasbeenasaddlemakerforthirtyyears.Hisbusinessspecializesinmakinghandmadesaddlesleathergoodsandqualitygearforworkingcowboys.JayalsodesignsandmakeshisownsilverandWesternsilverjewelryaswell.JaybelievesintheimportanceofpassingonhisknowledgeandhastaughtjewelryclassesworkedwithstudentsinaNewMexicoDepartmentofEducationrehabilitationprogramandhadapprenticesintheNewMexicoDivisionoftheArtsApprenticeprogram.Healsotakesonprivatestudents.JayhasshownhisworkatmanyCowboygatheringsandsymposiumsaswellasseveralgalleries.JayJ.T.HudsonHobbsNewMexicoShotgunShellCarrier12FlowerCarvedLeatherJ.T.Hudson IfafamilyhistorysteepedinranchingtraditionshasanybearingonknowinghowtomakegoodcowboygearitdoesntrunmuchdeeperthanMattHumphreysfamily.HisgrandfatherJimmanagedthePitchforkLandCattleCompany.JimboHumphreysfathermanagestheGuitarRanchesinSpuranditisfromhimthatMattlearnedmuchofhisspurandbit-makingskillsHumphreystookaninterestinthecraftandstartedmakingbitsandspursinhissparetimewhileinhighschool.WhileonbreakfromclassatTexasTechUniversityMattspenttimewithothermakersincludingJohnyWeyertsofAlpine.BythetimeHumphreysgraduatedwithabachelordegreeinAnimalSciencehehadalreadysetuphisownspurandbitmakingshopinLubbock.HenowresidesinSpurwithhiswifeworkingoutofhisdadsoldshop.HehasbuiltpiecesforJ.MartinBassingerRedMcCombsTrentWillmonSandraDayOConnorandAntoninScalia.HehasshownattheWesternHeritageClassicinAbileneandtheTexasRanchRoundUpatWichitaFalls.HumphreyshasbeenmakingthetrophyawardsfortheMotley-DickensCountyOldSettlersReunioninRoaringSpringsTexastheRanchCuttingHorseAssociationandtheWesternHeritageClassic.MattHumphreysSpurTexasBuckleSetSteelSterlingSilverOverlayand14kYellowGoldFineReliefEngravingFrenchGreyFinishMattHumphreys StephenJoneswasbornin1957andisanativeOklahoman.HeandhiswifeKathyliveinthehistoricalcommunityofKennanwhichislocatedonthefamilyranch.JonesworkmayseemsomewhatdiversewithwildlifecowboysandIndiansbutitreflectsthediversityofhislife.Stephenhasworkedasaprofessionalbullridercommercialillustratorsuccessfulfashiondesignerandworkingcowboy.HisCheyenneheritageemergesinhisbronzesofNativeAmericansandhisloveofnatureisexpressedinhiswildlifepieces.Hishands-onexperienceandknowledgeasaworkingranchcowboyiswhatbreatheslifeintohiscowboyart.Stephencreatesworksthatstirhissoul.Hissculpturesarenotduplicatesofhissubjectinsteadtheyembodytheexperienceofwhathadoccurredatthatparticularmomentandthepowergraceandeleganceofthesubject.StephenJonesWoodwardOklahomaOneShortBronzeStephenJones KristKingisaself-taughtwhipmakerandbraider.HelearnedhiscraftwhilecowboyingonranchesinNevadaArizonaWashingtonOregonIdahoandFlorida.WhileinFloridahewasintroducedtothecowwhipanddecidedtotakeoneapartandlearntomakeoneonhisown.ThirtyyearslaterKingsupplieswhipstocustomersallovertheUnitedStates.Astimeallowshealsorawhidesandhasusedhisownreatasforyears.Kingalsoenjoystraininghorsesforridinganddriving.CurrentlyKinglivesinnorthwestOhiowithhiswifeMuriel.Healsoworksforafertilizerandpropanecompany.KristKingArchboldOhioBullwhip10Foot16PlaitwithShotLoadedBraidedBellyOsageOrangeHandleKristKing BillydevelopedarelationshipwithA.R.BayersabitandspurmakerandhewouldoftenobserveBayersatworkandlearnedagreatdealfromhim.InparticularBayersmadespursfromoldFordaxlesbecausetheyweremadeofhigh-gradesteel.In1966usingaFordaxleBillymadehisfirstpairofspurs.Thedemandforhisspursgrewandin1968hestartedmakinggearfulltime.Billyhassixhundredandeighty-twospurpatternsandeighthundredandsixteendifferentbitpatternsandwillcustomizeeachone.TomakehisgearKlapperstillheatshismetalwithasmallcoalforgelocatedinthecenterofhisshopandpoundsoutthehotmetalontriphammersmadeinthe1920s.Heisoneofthefewspurmakerswhostillmakesaone-piecespur.FirstcreatedforworkingcowboysBillysgearisnowcollectedworldwide.BillyKlapperPampaTexasImagecourtesyofCheatham2006717SpursDoubleMountedwithFlowersandBarsBillyKlapper Genehasbeendesigningandcraftinguniquehandengravedsterlingsilverandgoldfinerysince1988.Tenyearsearlierhestartedbuildingbitsandspursforhiscowboyfriendsandfromtheverybeginninghisgoalwastocreatepiecesthatwereabsolutelyfunctional.Hewantedaproductthatnomatterwhatitsappearanceanyhorsemanwouldknowstraightawayitwasright.SoonenoughGenesartistrybegantoemergeinhisworkandnowcowboysandcollectorsalikehavecometoappreciateGenesattentiontodetailandhisuncompromisingabilitytocombinefunctionandartineverypiecehemakes.Whetheryouenduphangingoneofhisfinepiecesonyourhorsesheadoronyourwalltheyreguaranteedtofitworkrightandshowwelltoo.KleinsworkshavebeenexhibitedinCowboyTrappingsattheClaggettReyGalleryVailColoradoTrappingsoftheAmericanWestFlagstaffArizonaElkoCowboyPoetryGatheringattheWesternFolklifeCenterElkoNevadaandTrappingsofTexas.GeneKleinMiamiNewMexicoLasCrucesStyleBridleBitSterlingSilveronBluedSteelGeneKlein BuddyKnightawell-knownblacksmithcowboyandsilversmithhasworkedonranchesforoverfortyyears.Hebeganmakingbitsandspursbecausehisyearsofcowboyingtaughthimthenecessityofgoodqualityworkinggear.Heisamasterofmetalfabricationfortheranchorranchhouse.In1988Buddystartedmakingspursfulltime.Hespecializesincontemporarycowboystylebitsandspursofcoldrolledsteelwithsterlingcopperorbrassoverlays.Buddyalsoproduceshand-cuthand-engravedWesternstylejewelryconchosandtrim.HisworkhasbeendisplayedforseveralyearsatTrappingsofTexas.In1995hewasinvitedtodisplayhisspursattheWesternFolklifeCenterinElkoNevada.In1996Buddydemonstratedspurmakingatthetwenty-fifthannualTexasFolklifeFestivalattheInstituteofTexasCulturesinSanAntonio.BuddyKnightMarfaTexasCrockettKellyStyleDesertSceneSpursColdRolledSteelSter-lingSilver10KGoldfillCopperandJewelersBronzeOxphoBlueFinishBuddyKnight DouglasKrausewasborninIdahoandspentmostofhislifeinnorthernColoradoandsouthernWyoming.Hebeganbraidingin1972hitchingin1978andmakingmecatesin1995.Douglasbeganafour-yearsaddlemakingapprenticeshipin1981withmastersaddlemakerT.J.Holmes.HepurchasedHolmessCheyenneWyomingshopin1985.In1990DouglasmovedhisshoptoColoradoandthentoCaliforniain2005.HismovetoCaliforniawaspromptedbyhisinterestintheWestCoasttypeofgearanditshistory.Nowmostofhisworkiscenteredaroundthecowhorseandstockhorseindustry.Heismostinspiredbytheworkoffellowmakersandenjoysbeingabletodiscusstrendsproblemsandsolutionswithothercraftsmen.Douglasfindsthatthebestleatherworkersarealwayswillingtoshareideasandimprovements.Hefeelsthatbuildinggearisevolutionaryajourneywheretheideaistobuildbetterandbetterequipment.Krausesjourneyledtoa1998BestofShowawardforhismecatesatElkoNevadaandwasrecognizedasthe2001BraiderandHitcheroftheYearbytheAcademyofWesternArtists.DouglasKrauseRedBluffCaliforniaImagecourtesyofDarrellDoddsMecate58X226StrandManehairDouglasKrause LaddanLedbetterwasbornandraisedinMidlandTexaswherehespentthemajorityofhistimewrappedupintherodeoworldasaprofessionalbullrider.HebecameinterestedinsilverworkbyhangingoutinTerryStarnesworkshop.AfterbeingencouragedbyBrodyBoltonof3BLeatherWorkinFebruaryof2009heattendedJohnnyWeyertsSchoolandenrolledinanengravingclassforbeginnersinAlpineTexas.InthebeginninghemadenumerouscontactsandspenttimewithmanyamazingengraverssuchasStewartWilliamsonWilsonCapronRussellYatesandMikeParduewhoallmadeahugeimpactonhiswork.In2011inpursuitofrefiningandimprovinghisengravingskillsheattendedtheTraditionalCowboyArtsassociationWinterWorkshoptaughtbyWilsonCapronandRussellYatesinFebruaryandinNovemberheattendedJohnnyWeyertsadvancedclassinAlpine.Mostrecentlyhehasbeenacceptedtocompeteinthe2013EmergingArtistcontestheldbytheTraditionalCowboyartsAssociationinMesaArizona.LaddanLedbetterMidlandTexasFlaskSterlingSilverLaddanLedbetter PabloLozanowasborninBuenosAiresin1964andbeganlearningaboutbraidingattheageoffifteen.FamilytraditiontiedhimintoArgentinascattleheritagesincethe19thcentury.AftergraduatingfromChampagnatCollegeinBuenosAireshestudiedwithrawhidebraiderDonLuisAlbertoFloresandsilversmithingwithDanielEscasani.Since1987LozanohasbeenanadhonoreminstructorattheHeritageCenterinTandil.ThroughouthiscareerLozanohasschooledandmentoredmanyaspiringbraiders.HebelievesintheconceptofapprenticeshipasameanstoeducateandsafeguardtheGauchosculturallegacy.In2008LozanobecameamemberoftheTraditionalCowboyArtsAssociation.HisworkshavebeenexhibitedatElkoNevadaMesaArizonaLovelandColoradoandattheProfessionalRodeoCowboyAssociationHallofFameinColoradoSpringsColorado.Lozanohasreceivednumerousawardsandin2007heearnedtheSantosVegaasthebestArgentinerawhidebraider.Lozanostraditionalrawhidebraidingisrecognizedforitsdependableuseanduniquebeautyduetohispersonalstyleandcreativetalent.PabloLozanoTandilArgentinaHobblesBraidedRawhidePabloLozano EversinceshewasagirlvisitinghergrandparentsranchinArkansasJanlovedhorsesandtheoutdoors.Throughhigh-schoolandcollegethosepassionsgrewandherbestfriendsweresomeofGodsfour-footedcreatures.Naturallytheybecamethesubjectsthatfilledhersketchbooks.HoweveruntilshevisitedSantaFeonherhoneymoonshedidntconsiderartasanythingmorethanahobby.ForoverthirtyyearsJanhasbeenimmersedintheruralculturalofColoradosranchingcommunity.Withencouragementfromherhorse-trainerhusbandandaninquisitivemindJandevelopedherabilitytoexpressfirstinclayandlaterinpaintthethingsthattouchedherheart.TodayherworktravelsfromherstudioinsoutheasternColoradoallacrosstheUnitedStates.AndwithhercontractforthedesignoftheNationalCuttingHorseAssociationstrophyhersculpturetravelsaroundtheglobe.ButwhetherpaintingorsculptingJansgoalisthesametocapturethespiritandbeautyofthisearthlyexperienceandtoencourageotherstoseefeelenjoyandappreciateit.JanMapesKimColoradoHooknHornsBronze2ofaLimitedEditionof21JanMapes MakingqualitysilvermountedbridlebitsandspurshasbeenapassionofErnieMarshsince1990.Hisuniquestyleofcombiningfirearmengravingwithtraditionalinlaytechniquesalongwithpainstakingattentiontodetailhavesethisworkapart.Withfunctionbeingtheunderlyingfoundationhisheirloomqualitypieceshavebecomevaluedpossessionsofserioushorsemenaswellascollectors.MarshsvisionandpassionforbitsandspursbecamerealitywiththehelpofthelateElmerMillerofNampaIdahoandJohnBarracloughofPasadenaCalifornia.Heisalsoappreciativeofthehelpandadvicefrommanyfellowcraftsmen.TheMarshsoperateafull-timeshopproducingbitsspurssaddlesilverandbucklesandsince1998producingthetraditionalstylestainlessbridlebitsfirstproducedandmadefamousbynotedbitmakerAlTietjenofRenoNevada.TheMarshBrothersSilverandSaddleShopislocatedinEtnaWyoming.ErniesworkhasbeenexhibitedinshowsthroughoutthecountryincludingElkoNevadaOklahomaCityOklahomaFortWorthTexasJordanValleyOregonPasoRoblesCaliforniaFlagstaffArizonaandWickenburgArizona.HewaschosenasoneoftheTopTenSpurMakersfrom1997to1999.In2000theAcademyofWesternArtistshonoredhimwiththeWillRogersAwardasSpurmakeroftheYear.MarshisafoundingmemberoftheTraditionalCowboyArtsAssociation.ErnieMarshStarValleyWyomingCaliforniaStyleSpurswithDropShanksInlaidFineSilverStripesHighReliefSteelEngravingGreyFinishErnieMarsh NancyMartinybuiltherfirstsaddlein1987afterreceivingtwoHarwood-madetreesasaChristmasgift.ThatspringDaleHarwoodhelpedcoachherthroughbuildingherselfasaddle.ArmedwithanotebookfromhertimeatHarwoodsshebuilthernextsaddleonatwelveinchHomesteadtreeforherchildrentoride.Ordersfromfriendsandfamilyfollowed.TrialanderrorwiththeoccasionalphonecalltoDalewereherlessonsinsaddlemaking.AtriptoOklahomaCitytoattendaleathercarvingclasstaughtbyDaleHarwoodandDonKingaspartoftheTraditionalCowboyArtsAssociationannualshowin2002openedupanewworldoflearningopportunityforMartiny.AscholarshipfromtheTCAAtoaweeklongsaddlemakingclasswithDaleHarwoodbecamethesecondchanceathighereducation.WorkshopswithCarySchwarzandSteveMecumaswellasanothertriptoOklahomaCityhavecontinuedhereducation.NancycontinuestostudyvariousresourcestoimprovebothhersaddlemakingandleathercarvingskillsNancyMartinyMayIdahoPurseandCheckbookCoverCarvedLeatherNancyMartiny LoydMcConnellhasbeenmakingknivessince1976.HestartedonaSears6X48grinderthathehadborrowedfromhisdad.In1966hegraduatedfromTexasTechUniversitywithadegreeinaccountingandpracticedpublicaccountingforeighteenyears.Throughouttheyearshehadbeeninvolvedwithseveraloilrelatedcompaniesbothasowneranddirector.In1989McConnellmadeknife-makingafull-timejob.McConnellsworkcanbefoundincollectionsallovertheworld.HeisaBespokenKnifemakerforHollandHollandRiflemakerstotheBritishCrownproducingexclusiveknifedesigns.TheOrvisCompanyInc.andBerettaGalleriesinNewYorkandDallasTexascarryhiswork.LoydMcConnellMarbleFallsTexasCapingSet-DroppointSkinnerandScalpelIvoryHandlesLoydMcConnell SharonMcConnellwasborninDentonTexaswhereherfamilywasinthecattleandhorseindustry.ShehastrainedpleasurehorsesbarrelhorsesandhasassistedherhusbandRonniewithtrainingridingandshowingcuttinghorses.TheycurrentlyresideinDublinTexasSharonhadbeenreceivingpaintinginstructionfromWesternartistChuckDeHaan.DeHaanencouragedhertotryherhandatsculptingandforMcConnellshefoundamediatofullyexplorehertalents.SharonMcConnellDublinTexasHogWildBronze1ofaLimitedEditionof14SharonMcConnell RickMcCumberwasraisedinthesmallsouthTexasranchingcommunityofGeorgeWestlocatedinthefertileNuecesRiverValley.Surroundedbythefamilieshistoryandcultureofthemencreditedwithoriginatingthelegendarylonghorncattledrivesofthe1880sRickwasasachildprivilegedtotagalongduringthecattleworkingswithmenwhosefathersandgrandfathershadparticipatedinthetransformationoftheearlyTexascattleindustry.TheyoungsterdidnotrealizeatthetimethatitwouldbetheseearlyyearsofinvolvementwiththeseexperiencedcowmenthatwouldonedaybetheinspirationforthepieceshecreatesinhisstudiolocatedathisranchhomeonthebanksoftheNuecesRiver.GratefultohaveknownthesemenRickiscommittedtoaccuratelyrepresentingandhonoringtheranchingtraditionsofthesouthTexascowboybothpastandpresentinhiswork.RickcallsonhislessonslearnedfromthepastandhisownlifetimeofranchingasheproduceseachnewpiecewhetheritsanaccessoryofsilverandgoldoranimagecastinbronzeeachpiecethathecreatescapturestheCowboySpiritthatstilllivesinTexas.RickMcCumberGeorgeWestTexasSilverHandleCaseTrapperKnifeSterlingSilverandSteelRickMcCumber BornonDecember251964CarlosMontefuscoattemptedhisfirstdrawingattheageofonewhenheaddedhisownartisticsignaturetohisfathersgraphicdesigns.BytheageofsixMontefuscoenjoyedhorsebackridingwithhisfatherandwasdevelopinganinterestandpassionforthehorsetheArgentinecountrysideanditsruralpeople.AgraduatefromtheUniversityofLomasdeZamorawithaZootechnicalEngineerdegreehemovedtoruralHuincaRenancotobeginhisprofessionalcareerandcontinuedtorefinehisartisticskills.Howeverhealwaysmanagedtofindtimetoshowhislovefornatureandhispassionforthegauchoheritagethroughhisdrawingsandpaintings.SelftaughtthefusionofhishumoristicandsingularstylewitharealisticandwarmdepictionoftheArgentinecountrysideanditsruralpeoplehasplacedhiminauniquepositionamongstArgentinaspainters.CarlosMontefuscoHuincaRenancoArgentinaAugustusMcRaeWatercoloronPaper15X11CarlosMontefusco WhileearninghisEquineScienceDegreefromMontanaStateUniversityWhitOlsonbeganstudyingunderprofessionalbraiderHialSteeleofManhattanMontana.Whatbeganasapart-timejobrapidlydevelopedintoapassion.ThoughtheTraditionalCowboyArtsAssociationsscholarshipprogramandworkshopsWhithasbeenprivilegedtoworkwithTCAAbraiderslikeNateWaldandLelandHensley.Olsonhasmadethemostofthetimehehasbeenabletospendwithotherbraidersandvaluesthetechniquesthathavebeenpasseddowntohim.HisworkisondisplayatseveralexhibitseachyearincludingTrappingsofTexasArtoftheCowboyMakersinLasVegasandtheGatheringofGearElkoNevada.WhitandhiswifeMeganresideoutsideofCanistotaSouthDakotawheretheyraisecropscattleandkids.AlthoughWhitstaysbusyfarmingandranchinghecontinuestobraidfunctionalandelegantgear.Heconsistentlystrivestolearnandbuildonwhatothershavetaughthimandbelievesthatlearningisalifelongcommitment.WhitOlsonCanistotaSouthDakotaBosalita1412PlaitWalnutDyedBody48PlaitNosebandandKangarooManeTieWhitOlson PeeWeePeeblesgrewupinthetownofRangerTexaswherehegraduatedfromhighschool.AsahighschoolstudentPeeblesbuilthisfirstsetofspursinAgclassandusedthemwhileworkingonarearanches.AftergraduationheworkedbrieflyontheDRanchneartheGuadalupeMountainsthenmovedtotheBigBendareawherehelivestoday.AsayoungmanofnineteenhemovedtoMarathonTexasandtherehadthegoodfortunetoworkforJohnHardawaywhowasanarearanchmanager.HardawaywasnotonlyhisbosshewasateacherandmentortoPeeWee.Hehelpedhimtobuildgearfromstarttofinishandalsogothiminterestedinengraving.InadditionPeebleswasdeterminedtobuildaone-piecespurbutwasexperiencingdifficultiesproducingonethatmethisstandards.HehadthegoodfortunetospendtimewithBillyKlapperathisshopwherehelearnedthetechniquesandmethodsofcreatingaone-piecespurfromoneofthemastersofthecraft.AlongthewayPeeWeereceivedusefuladviceandcriticismfromthecowboysthatheworkedwithontheimportanceofmakingafunctionalbitorasetofspursPeeWeeandhiswifeKylealongwiththeirthreesonsGageRanceandLevenslivenearTesnusbetweenSandersonandMarathonTexasontheUupUdownRanchownedbyScottMcIvor.PeeWeePeeblesMarathonTexasHandmade4130SteelBrassandCopperPeeWeePeebles BenoitPoulainisasuccessfulFrenchmanresidinginthecountrysidenearLoneOakTexas.HisthirtyyearsexperienceintheWesternsilversmitharenahasrecentlyearnedhimthehonortobuildthesaddlesilverfortheteamownerofthe2011NFLSuperBowlfinalistandfivepresidentialsaddlesfordignitariesaroundtheglobesuchasPrinceCharlesofEnglandKingAbdullahofSaudiArabiaandthePresidentsofAfghanistanColumbiaandMongolia.WhenheisnotintheshophehelpshiswifePamtakingcareoftheirfarmandbigvegetablegarden.IntheeveningshecanbefoundinthekitchenengagedinaculinaryexperimentwhichPamandtheirfriendsadoreBenoitPoulainLoneOakTexasDiamondBackRattlerRangerSetSterlingSilver14kGoldInlayandBlackDiamondBemoitPoulain RubenRamoshasbeeninvolvedinknifeandleatherworkforovertwenty-fouryearsandmostrecentlyhehasbeenabletoworkonhiscraftfull-time.Ramosfindsgreatsatisfactionincreatingausablepiecefromrawmaterials.Toproduceoneofhiskniveshestartswithflatbarstockandhollowsouttheknifeusingagrindersanderasopposedtohammeringtheknifeintoshape.Heisalwaysseekingwaystoimproveonhiscraftandstrivesforperfection.Hisknivesaretrulyone-of-a-kindandarebuilttolastgenerations.Bothhisknivesandcustomleathergoodsarehandmadebyhiminhisshop.RamoshaslivedinJalNewMexicomostofhislifeandmakeshishometherewithhiswifeDeAnna.RubenRamosJalNewMexicoMiniMagATS34StainlessSteelRopeFileWorkandBarbedWireEngravingSpaltedMapleHandleRubenRamos Kensinterestinsaddlemakingbeganwhenhewastwelveyearsoldwhenhemadebeltsandwalletswithahand-me-downTandykit.In1988heworkedforHaroldChambersalocalsaddlemakerinDenhamSpringsLouisianaandwhilethererepairedsaddles.In1991KenmovedtoSanAngeloandworkedforJohnandTimPilandatPilandSaddleryandhemadeuphismindtobecomeasaddlemakerafterbuildingoveronehundredsaddlesforthem.HemovedtohispresentdayhomeZacharyin1993andthereopenedhisownshop.In2005hemethisfuturewifeMelissattheNCHAfuturity.KencreditsMelisswithbeinganexcellentstraphandandanassettohisbusiness.Kenwasawardedthe2008BestWorkmanshipGeometricCategoryand2009BestToolingattheBootandSaddleMakersRoundupinWichitaFalls.KenRayeZacharyLouisiana JavierRibeyrolgraduatedfromSanMartinCollegeandthenbeganstudyingtheartofsilversmithingfromFernandoRivaloraattheMuncipalSchoolofArtsinBerazategui.HesubsequentlystudiedtheartofsculptingandchiselinginsilverwithsilversmithDavidZaco.Ribeyrolsnon-traditionalstyleandcreativetalentarerecognizedbyhisdistinctivehandcutanddeeply-sculptedpiecesthathighlightsboldfloralmotifsinhissilver.Thechiselingandengravingoffloralpatternsaddsauniquebeautytohisstyle.JavierhasmentoredseveralaspiringsilversmithsfromhisshopinthetownofPlantanos.Hebelievesintheconceptofapprenticeshipsasameanstoeducateandsafeguardthegauchosculturallegacy.CurrentlyheisaninstructorattheMunicipalSchoolofArtsinBerazateguiworkingwithaspiringsilversmiths.RibeyrolhasexhibitedhisworkinnumerousTrappingsofTexasshowsaswellasattheArtoftheCowboyMakerinLovelandColoradoandattheProfessionalRodeoCowboyAssociationHallofFameinColoradoSpringsColorado.JavierRibeyrolPlatanosArgentinaScarfSlideSterlingSilverandGoldJavierRibeyrol RaulRuizthemanknownastheSheepShearingArtistofWestTexasforovertwenty-fiveyearswasborninTomGreenCountyNovember31959toDanielandClaraRuiz.AsachildRaulbegantoshowastrongartistictalentthathasfollowedhimfromhisschooldaytothepresent.AsateenagerRaullaboredasasheepsheererinthefamilybusinesspriortotheonsetofhiscareerasanartist.Inthemid-1970sRaulbegananapprenticeshipwiththelateDwightC.Holmesanationallyrecognizedandrenownedartistandsculptorwhowasamemberofagenerationofwell-knownartists.HolmesledRaulintothesamemediumsofartbyteachingandpassingonhisknowledgetohim.AfternineyearsofstudyRaulsapprenticeshipendedwiththepassingofthegreatartisthisfriendandmentor.FollowinginHolmesfootstepsRuizbegancreatingsculpturesforhistownofSanAngeloTexas.Someofhissculpturesincludethe2001lifesizedbronzestatuesofaramandewethatwereformallyunveiledattheJunellCenteratAngeloStateUniversityandin2011RaulslifesizesculptureofSanAngelonativeandwesternnovelistElmerKeltonwasdedicatedattheStephensCentralLibraryinSanAngelo.In2012bustsofthelateSanAngelophilanthropistEvaTuckerandElmerKeltonwerededicatedattheSanAngeloIndependentSchoolDistrictAdministrativeBuilding.RuizsworkshavebeenexhibitedatthePanhandlePlainesHistoricalMuseuminCanyonTexasBosqueArtShowCliftonTexasMuseumofWesternArtKerrvilleTexasandTrappingsofTexas.RaulRuizSanAngeloTexasImagecourtesyofJimBeanPaloDuroOil18X30RaulRuiz JohnDavidRulewasbornAugust251954inOklahomaCitywherehegrewupasacowboyspendingmostofhistimewhennotinschoolattheOklahomaCityNationalStockyards.JohnstudiedartataveryyoungageattendingartclassattheOklahomaStateFairgrounds.Activeinmanyartprojectsthroughouthishighschoolyearsheexperimentedinmulti-mediaartformsincludingwiresculptureoilscharcoalandleathercarving.In1976RulewenttoworkforNationalSaddleryCompanyInc.intheStockyardsandeventuallypurchaseditin1980.In2008JohnsoldthebusinessandbuiltasaddleshopandartstudioathisranchinMinco.Johnbecameknownasamasteratfittingasaddletoahorse.ThankstotheencouragementofhisfriendA.G.MeyerhesubmittedabidandabeautifullytooledexampletotheProRodeoCowboysAssociationPRCA.DuetothequalityofhiscraftsmanshiphewaschosentobuildthePRCAWorldChampionsaddlesfrom1990to1999.In2007hebuilttheOklahomaCentennialsaddle.JohnDavidRuleMincoOklahomaPullingCollarCarvedLeatherJohnDavidRule CarySchwarzbeganworkingleatherasahobbyintheearly1970sasafarmboyfromsouthernIdaho.LaterhevisitedaholstershopinTwinFallswherehesawemployeesworkingwithleatherhandtoolsandequipmentandsoonhewasworkingalongsidethesecraftsmen.WiththisexperienceheworkedattwodifferentleathershopswhileattendingBoiseStateUniversity.AfterworkingasatrapperhuntingguidepackerandfarmworkerSchwarzenrolledinasaddlemakingschoolinSpokaneWashingtonandbuilthisfirstsaddleinthefallof1982.Schwarzsjourneytobecomeatop-notchsaddlerhasledhimtoseekoutsomeoftheWestsmostrespectedcraftsmeninordertocontinuehiseducation.In1998hebecameafoundingmemberoftheTraditionalCowboyArtsAssociation.HereceivedtheAcademyofWesternArtistsSaddlemakeroftheYearawardin2009andIdahoGovernorsAwardfortheArtsin2010.Inthespringof2009SchwarztraveledtoFrancetostudyoldworldleatherworkfromaclassicallytrainedsaddlerinSaumur.Ashecontinueshisquestforrefinementhehasalsofoundthetimetoteach.Eachyearhehostsaclinicwherehepassesonwhathehaslearnedaboutsaddlemakingandflowercarving.CarySchwarzSalmonIdahoiPadCoverLeatherandWaterBuffaloCarySchwarz JasonScullgrewuponthefringesofthesouthTexasbrushcountrywherehisfamilywasinvolvedinfarmingandranching.HisancestorsarrivedinTexasinthemid1820swheretheycarvedoutaplaceintheAmericanWest.HissculptureportraystheranchpeopleofsouthTexasandthecharactersoftheborderlandsofthegreatSouthwest.HisdreamofbeingaWesternartistbeganattheageoffourteen.UponreceivingacopyofTheJoeBeelerSketchbookfromhisparentsforhissixteenthbirthdayhebeganinearnesttopursuehisdream.TohelphimachievehisgoalhereceivedinstructionfromCowboyArtistofAmericamembersJackSwansonandMehlLawson.HisworksareinpublicandprivatecollectionsacrossAmericaCanadaandGreatBritain.HismonumentalworksareondisplayinSanMarcosGrapevineSequinandMcAllenTexasandinCayceeSouthCarolina.DuetohispursuitofperfectioninrepresentingthecowboyandtheAmericanWestinhissculptureScullwasrecentlyinductedintheCowboyArtistsofAmerica.JasonScullLovelandColoradoBrushpopperBronze7ofaLimitedEditionof22JasonScull CopilotingacorporatejetforhusbandJimfortwodecadesgavelandscapeartistLindyCookSevernsaprofoundunderstandingoftheskiesthatspanherlandscapeswhilesevengenerationsofTexaspioneerancestorsbequeathedtheFortDavispainteranappreciationforvastruggedspacesandthepeoplewhoroamthem.SevernsmothertaughthertodrawandshecreditsSantaFesAlbertHandellwithhersmatteringofformalarttraining.Withrootsindrawingthehumanfiguresheseekstopaintlandscapesasportraitsoftheterrain.Althoughsomesubjectsdemandbeingpaintedinoilssheappreciatesthepuritypermanenceandcomplexityofsoftpastels.Thethoughtprocessbehindpaintinginpastelscomparedtopaintinginoilsislikeshootinganinstrumentapproachdowntominimumsversusflyinginclearskieswithunrestrictedvisibility.OldSpanishTrailStudioLindysDavisMountainsworkingfineartstudioandstudiogalleryisopenbyappointment.SheisrepresentedbyMidlandGalleryMidlandTexasMichaelDutyFineArtDallasTexasandTheOpenRangeFineArtAlpineTexas.LindyCookSevemsFortDavisTexasSunsetBouquetfortheTwinSistersPastelonArchivalSandedPaper16X20LindyCookSeverns ChessneySevierfindsinspirationinthesimplebeautyandlifestyleoftheNebraskasandhillswhereshegrewupandintheWyominglandscapewhereshelivestoday.ThedaughterofanartistChessneyhaspursuedherowncareerasaprintmakerandpaintersincereceivingherdegreeinfineartsfromNebraskasChadronStateCollegein1998.Chessneyconsidersherselfacontemporarywesternartist.HerworkreflectsherruralupbringingandheritageandexpressesherexperienceoftheAmericanWest.Sheworksprimarilyinintaglioorcopperplateetchingaprocessinwhicheachprintmustbeinkedandpulledbyhand.Shealsopaintsinacrylicandinoilcreatingsmall-scalepaintingsthatoftendepictcommunitylifeintheruralWest.SevierhastakentophonorsinprintmakingattheSantaFeIndianMarketandattheHeardMuseumGuildIndianFairandMarketPhoenixArizona.HerworkshavealsobeenseenattheWePointedThemNorthexhibitattheCattleRaisersMuseumFortWorthTexasandinasoloexhibitionattheWheelwrightMuseumoftheAmericanIndianSantaFeNewMexico.ChessneySevierGlendoWyomingNervesOilonCanvas11X14ChessneySevier EdgarSoteloisafourthgenerationartistwhowasborninDurangoMexico.HecametotheU.S.andgraduatedfromTexasTechUniversityin1988.Heputhimselfthroughschoolandhispencildrawingshelpedtopayhisexpenses.Hewasencouragedbyhiswifetotryoilpaintingintheearly1990s.ForthepastthirteenyearstheSotelosandtheirthreedaughtershavelivedinSulphurSpringsontheirranchLaJoyaTheJewelwheretheyraiseAmericanQuarterHorses.Sotelobelievesinexperiencingwhathepaints.HedoesthisbyattendingcharreadasinTexasandvisitingranchesthatallowhimtoridealonggivinghimtheopportunitytoobserverecordandpreservethecharrocowboywayoflife.Heisalwayslookingforranchesandindividualswhostilldothingsmuchastheyweredoneone-hundredyearsago.Experiencingthisfirst-handhascreatedadeeperrespectandadmirationforthisvanishingcultureandwayoflife.EdgarSoteloSulphurSpringsTexasLetsGoFindYourMamaOilonCanvas24X30EdgarSotelo BaruSpillerhasbeenpassionateabouthorsesandcustomgearallherlife.HerdadwasmakinghisownrodeoequipmentandgearbeforeshewasbornandBarustartedcompetinginhorseeventsatagenine.Shewasthe2012AQHARanchingHeritageChallengeAmateurChampionthe2012BattleintheSaddleVersatilityRanchHorseAmateurReserveChampionayearendchampioninStockHorseofTexasandPanhandleReinedCowHorseAssociationandanAQHAandNRCHAworldshowqualifier.BarumarriedrenownedcustomspurandbitmakerJoeSpillerin1998andin2006heencouragedhertobeginsilversmithing.HersilverworkhasbeenincludedinexhibitsattheTrappingsofTexasattheMuseumoftheBigBendAlpineTXtheWesternFolklifeMuseuminElkoNevadatheArtoftheCowboyMakersinLovelandColoradoandthePRCACowboyHallofFameinColoradoSpringsColorado.BaruisalsoamilitaryveteranoftheGulfWarandBosnianConflictera.SheandJoelivenearWingateTexas.BaruSpillerWingateTexasSixSlottedSaddleConchosSterlingSilveronSteelBaruSpiller JimSpradleyhasalwaysappreciatedafinehatandadmiredthequalityandworkmanshipofthoseworningenerationspastlikethosewornbyhisDadandothermenheadmired.WorkinginLuskeysWesternStoreinLubbockduringhiscollegedaysatTexasTechJimbegantogetanunderstandingoftheprocessesinvolvedinhatmaking.InthenextthirtyplusyearsJimsinvolvementinranchingandotherbusinesseseventuallyleadhimtotheBigBendarea.HavingadesiretoofferothersahatthatwasnotonlycustomtothembutwasofthefinequalityandworkmanshipthathehadobservedinthepastheandhiswifeJudyopenedSpradleyHatsinAlpineTexas.JimSpradleyAlpineTexasSilverSelectHat358WidthBrim12OpenCrownBeaverJimSpradley MarkStewartoriginallyfromWesternCanadanowcallsLipanTexashome.Markhasspentmostofhisliferidingandworkingwithhorsesbringingthisknowledgetohiscustomers.Heworkscloselywiththeclienttodevelopanunderstandingoftheirneedsandthatoftheirhorsetodeliverahighqualityfunctionalworkofart.Stewartstrivestodevelopandhonehisskillsasanartistseeinghimselfasalifelongstudentwhowantseachpiecetogrowfromthelastone.TodayMarkworksfromhishomeinLipanTexaswhichheshareswithhiswifeHollyandtheirdaughterGabriellewhoareaconstantsourceofhelpandinspiration.StewartisoneofthefoundingmembersoftheInternationalGuildofBitandSpurMakersanon-profitorganizationcreatedtoeducateandpromotethecraftofbitandspurmaking.MarkStewartLipanTexasSantaBarbaraBitFineSilverInlayswithSterlingDots.WithFineSilverInlayedReinChainsCopperInlayedStylizedCurbMouth-pieceMarkStewart PaulVanDykesinterestingoodhorsesandfinegearbeganatanearlyage.TheimpactofWillJamesthegreatWesternartistandauthoraloveofhistoryandgoodhorsemenallcombinedtofosterthisinterest.AttheageofsixteenPaulapprenticedtoRonSilvermanlearninghowtomakebasicstrapgoods.ByageeighteenDonButlerwashismentor.ItwasunderhistutelagethatPaullearnedthefundamentalsofsaddleryandsawthisworkasanartform.HeworkedforButlerforsevenyearshoweverhetooktimeoffduringthisperiodtocowboyaswellasworkforandwithdifferenthorsetrainers.InMay2004VanDykestruckoutonhisownwithatwoprongedbusinessthatreflectshispassionsofbuildingsaddlesandtraininghorses.Byusinghisowngeareverydayheunderstandsfirsthandhowthepracticalshouldcombinewiththebeautiful.ThiscombinationiswhatPaulwantshishorsesandsaddlestoexhibit.Theybothshouldbebalancedrefinedandelegantbutmorethancapabletomeetthechallengesoftheranchorarena.VanDykeandhiswifehavefourchildrenandtheylivenearSheridanWyoming.PaulVanDykeSheridanWyomingSaddleLeatherPaulVanDyke Mikebeganhisbootmakingapprenticeshipattheageofsixteenwhilestillinhighschool.HismentorswereClydeandJoeVasqueztwobrothersandMasterBootmakerswhowenttoworkatwhatwasthenFrankLeddysnowM.L.LeddysintheFortWorthStockyardsoverthirtyyearsago.ClydeandJoebeganworkingforFrankLeddyin1941thedayheopenedthestoreandwerestilltherein1983whenMikegraduatedfromhighschool.InMikesfiveandahalfyearsofapprenticeshipwithClydeandJoetheywouldalwayssayYoubetterpayattentiontowhatwereshowingyoubecauseitsnotwrittendownanywhereandwhenweregonetheknowledgeisgone.TodaythelegendiscarriedonasMikecontinuestocreatebeautifulqualitygreat-fittinghandmadebootsforcowboyscowgirlsbusinessmenandcityfolksalloverthecountry.MikehasonegoalwhenitcomestocraftingthefinesthandmadebootsinTexasperfection.HisartisticflairauthenticcowboystyleanddemandforexcellenceareevidentineverypairMikeVaughnBowieTexasBootsElephantSkinMikeVaughn AftergraduatingfromcollegeandreturningtohishomenearLodgegrasstoranchwithhisfatherNateWaldbraidedhisfirstpairofreinsinthespringof1989andhasbeenbraidingsteadilyeversince.Mygreat-grandfatherdidsomebraiding.ItwasprettyroughworkbutitwasfunctionalneckropeswhipsquirtssaysWaldandIjustalwayslikedbraiding.Waldisconstantlystrivingtoimprovethequalityofhisworkwitheachnewpiecehebraids.Hisworkisdesignedtobeused.IwanttomakethefinestmostbeautifuluniquegearIcanproducewithoutlosingtraditionfunctionalityorstraightcleanwork.ByreadingbooksonthecraftandspendingcountlesshoursofbraidingWaldconsidershimselftobeself-taught.AnumberofmenhoweverhavebeeninfluentialinthedevelopmentofhisworkincludingEdDuBeauBryanNeubertandBillDorrance.WaldisamemberoftheTCAA.NatesworkhasbeenshownintheTheGatheringofGearexhibitinElkoNevadaandisinthepermanentcollectionofgearatElkosWesternFolklifeCenter.NateWaldLodgegrassMontanaDoubleButtonHobblesTrenzaPatriaFlatBraidedCuffsDou-bledandLacedWithIntricateEdgeBraiding.RawhideButtonsareBraidedinDarkBrownOnion-DyedRawhideNateWald H.M.Wellswasspentovertwenty-fiveyearsworkingonranchesinthesandhillregionofWestTexas.Hefashionedhisfirstsetofspursin1978usingtoolsintheranchshop.In1984hebeganbuildingworking-typecowboysaddlesandopenedasaddleshop.By2000hestartedmakingbitsandspursexclusively.WellsrecallsWhenIstartedbuildingthisstuffitwasoutofnecessitybecauseIcouldntaffordtogototowntobuywhatIneeded.Wellsthroughhisownfieldtestingandtheadviceofoldtimercowboyscanofferhiscustomerstimeprovengear.TodayH.M.worksduringthedayasametalfabricatorandconsidershimselfasapart-timebuildermostlyofspursandbitsnotedfortheirhighrelieffirearmsstyleofengraving.Wellsacknowledgesandthanksthehelphehasreceivedfromthosecattlemenofyesteryeartothebitandspurmakersandengraversoftodaywhohavesetsuchhighstandardstofollowandtheknowledgetheyhavesharedwithhim.WellshasshownhisworkinTrappingsofTexasandtheTrappingsoftheAmericanWestexhibitatthePhippenMuseuminPrescottArizona.HeisamemberoftheInternationalGuildofBitandSpurMakers.H.M.WellsPenwellTexasMikePruittBitSatinFinishNickelSilverOverlayCopperStrippedCannonsPolishedBluedAntiquedFinishH.M.Wells Troygrewupcalfropingteamropingandhelpingfriendsandneighborsworktheircattle.Teachersencouragedhimtopursueartandheappliedhisartisticskillstosaddlemaking.Hebuilthisfirstsaddleattheageofeighteenin1977.HeandhisbrotheropenedWestBros.Saddlerythenextyear.WantingtodomoreropinghemovedtoKilgoreTexaswherehetiedropesandbuiltsaddlesfortheBillyLeachRopeCompanyandhewasabletoropeprettymucheveryday.AfterworkingthereforthreeyearsheandhisfamilymovedtoGreenvillewhereheworkedfortheBillyCookSaddleryforthenextthreeyears.HethenbeganbuildingsaddlesforRyonsinFortWorth.Duringthecourseofthelasttwentyyearshehaslearnedhowtoengravesilverandbuildsaddletrees.In2000hissaddlewonBestofShowattheannualBootandSaddlemakersRoundUpinWichitaFallsTexas.Hewonagainin20022003and2005.In2001hewascommissionedbytheTexasFederationofYoungRepublicanstobuildasaddleforPresidentGeorgeW.Bush.TroyWestAzleTexasJudgesClipBoardCarvedLeatherTroyWest RyghWestbypronouncedRighasworkedoncowoutfitslargeandsmallallovertheWestfromMontanatoArizonaandsomeoftheseoutfitsstillpulledaroundupwagonthehorse-drawnkind.Aself-taughtartistRyghpaintedatnightwhileusingbunkhousesorbarnsashisstudio.WhilestillworkingforthehistoricPadlockRanchinMontanahemadehisfirstsaleofapaintingthroughagallery.PriortothatWestbytradedpaintingsfordoctorbillspartialpaymentsonasaddleandthelike.Thesaleofthatsmallpaintingledtothecreationofabodyofworkovertheensuingfourdecades.MostofthesubjectsforWestbysworkaremenhehasworkedwithandthesameistrueofthehorseshedepicts.WestbysartisinprivateandmuseumcollectionsincludingthebronzeAintAHorseThatCantBeRodeselectedbythelateMr.SoichiroHondafortheHondaMotorCompanyCorporateCollectiontheBuffaloBillMuseumCodyWyomingMuseumoftheBigBendMuseumoftheRockiesBozemanMontanaandtheBradfordBrintonMuseumBigHornWyoming.Ryghsworkcanalsobefoundinthecollectionsofotherartistsahighcomplimentindeed.RyghWestbySedonaArizonaImagecourtesyofJeannieZimmermanSouthwestBrushHandOil18X24RyghWestby K.W.WhitleywasbornandraisedwestofAustinTexas.SheattendedWestlakeHighSchoolandcontinuedhereducationattheUniversityofTexasAustinwithemphasisonfineartanddesign.HerinterestinartwasnurturedandencouragedbyherfatherRalphWhitewhowasanaccomplishedartistandinstructorwiththeUniversityofTexasArtDepartment.AsachildK.W.showedhuntersanddressagehorsesandthenpursuedeventing.Thedisciplineandknowledgegainedthroughenduringthetrainingneededforsuchridingshefeelshelpedtremendouslyinlaterendeavors.Inadditionsheday-workedforBusterBorchardtonhislargecowcalfoperationnearCrowellTexasandwhileworkingforhimshewasexposedtothemanyaspectsofdailyranchwork.CurrentlyK.W.livesinCherokeeTexasandthereinherstudioshecontinuestoexploreobserveandtranslatehervisualexperiencesandinfluencestocanvasandpaperusingbothoiloracombinationofgouacheandcolorpencil.HerworkcanbeseeninnumerousshowsintheU.S.andattheRiversEdgeGalleryKerrvilleTexas.K.W.WhitleyCherokeeTexasBearcatOil14X12K.W.Whitley WeldonWhitleybeganmakingknivesforthepublicin1964.In1978hejoinedtheKnifemakersGuildandwastheDirectorfortheTexasKnifemakersandCollectorsAssociation.WhileemployedbyElPasoNaturalGasasamachinistWhitleymadeknivesinhissparetimeanduponhisretirementin2002hebegantomakeknivesfulltime.Whitleyusesmaterialsthatperformwellasbladesandawidevarietyofmaterialsforhandles.Theseincludewoodmammothivorywarthogivoryandotherexoticmaterials.WeldonWhitleyOdessaTexasKnife154CMBladeandStabilizedWoodHandleWeldonWhitley JohnWillemsmahashadthegreatfortunestudyingundersomeoftodaysgreatestcraftsmensuchasDonKingDaleHarwoodandChuckStormes.CombiningtheknowledgehegainedfromthemandhisstudyofearlysaddleriesparticularlyVisaliaHamleyandRayHolesWillemsmabringsastrongdesireforhighstandardstoeachandeverysaddlethathebuilds.ForoverthirtyyearsithasbeenWillemsmasgoaltousetheknowledgepassedontohimandtheexperiencethathehasgainedasahorsemantocreatealastingsaddlethatcombinesbothfunctionandartisticeyeappeal.WillemsmaisamemberoftheTCAATraditionalCowboyArtsAssociation.HissaddleshavebeendisplayedatVaquerosDaysSantaYnezCaliforniaWorkingRanchCowboyAssociationFinalsAmarilloTexasOklahomaFolklifeFestivalOklahomaCityOklahomaandtheNationalCowboyPoetryGatheringElkoNevada.JohnWillemsmaGuthrieOkalahomaSpurStrapsCarvedLeatherJohnWillemsma WestTexasnativeRussellYateshasspenthisentirelifeinRotanTexasandispartofthethirdgenerationinvolvedinthefamilyfarmingandranchingtraditionthatincludescowcalfandyearlingoperations.CowboygearisanaturalpartofhisenvironmentandYatesgrewupusinglotsofit.Althoughhestillmanageshisfamilysinterestinthefarmingandranchingoperationhehasbeenmakingbitsandspursfull-timesince2000.WhilehestillmakessometraditionalTexas-stylepiecesbyblendinginCaliforniaandbuckaroostyleshisworkhasbecomeaveryappealinghigh-qualityhybridofthetwostyles.HisworkhasbeenseenattheWomensProtectiveServicesBenefitAuctioninLubbockTexasandinTrappingsofTexas.YatesisamemberoftheTraditionalCowboyArtsAssociationandisafoundingmemberoftheInternationalGuildofBitandSpurMakers.RussellYatesRotanTexasTexasBitInlaidFineSilverVinesandFlowersTCAALogosin24kGoldNitreBlueRussellYates 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