Here’s another cowboy looking for a ride on a dark night. Now, from the expression on his face he looks a little shifty so he must have some sort of plan. Who knows? Those guys are always up to something. I changed the action of this character just a bit by lowering his arm holding…
Month: February 2025
Another Bronc Buster
Years ago, I was asked by The Rodeo Association of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame if I would donate a piece for their yearly meeting and auction. Sure! So I created this unfortunate Bronc Rider to help them raise funds for their projects. As a result, Judy and I were invited to attend their…
The Bronc Rider
Here’s a Rodeo Saddle Bronc rider. You can tell by the missing saddle horn, the short reins, the number on his back and the busted teeth and head bandage. Not the safest sport. I know how he feels as I’ve been bucked off our horses a couple of times resulting in two broken wrists. Not…
Black Horses..Dark Nights!
It’s 4:00am! It’s still dark! He’s assigned first watch! The boss is pissed! His horse is Black! There are about 50 horses in the remuda! He’s got a problem! Well, the boy’s in the bunkhouse told that new hire that picking that pretty little jet black filly was not the best idea. I’ll bet he…
Beer Thirty!
It must be close to sunup as the boy’s are back at the bunkhouse, thirsty and ready for a cold one. This was a fun little piece as it challenged me to create a complete sixpack container with 6 bottles. To do that I made a trip to the store, bought a sixpack of Coors,…
Brain Surgery!
This is a little carving I did years ago for a friend in the hospital who had a brain seizure. He totally recovered from it and I’ve always wondered if that little carving may have helped? Comments welcome.
“Biscuits, Beans and Buckaroos”
This scene was completed back in 1996. I believe it was the first multiple group in a setting I made. While the Chuckwagon was kind of toy-ish, I think it was pretty nice for a wainwright just learning the trade. I even included myself in the setting….that’s me setting on a crate with a jaw…