How Many Of You???

[SoleSearcher36]

Have bought wildlife art or would purchase wildlife originals or prints? Who are your favorite western wildlife artists?

I absolutely love Hayden Lambson's work as well as that of Tom & Art Mansanarez.

The anniversary of my father's untimely passing back on '01 just passed and got me thinking about what he would have wished for me. I know he really, really wanted me to do something with my art and to date I have not. I guess I don't really know where to start so I am going to have to do some investigation. The only thing I have done is some work I have donated for auction to raise money for a couple chapters of the MDF and it was recieved very well. Just thought I would share a little sample with you guys to see what you think. I have not and do not do any commercial work right now....just a past hobby that I am thinking about picking back up. My passion is pencilwork(even though it takes a ton of hours to do detailed work) and I absolutely love western wildlife with my favorite being muleys. Obviously an artist is his own worst critic and I can pick my stuff apart but here is a sample. I took a quick pic of a framed piece so I apologize for the flash glare.

"Afternoon Watch"

I have always loved black and white photography so pencilwork just came naturally to me.

 

[eldorado]

Love the work of Leon Parson. I have all 5 of his No-Tellum Ridge
series and just the most realistic depiction of big mule deer you
could have on print. His work is just revealing and breath taking.

ELDORADO

 

[runamuk]

No doubt on Leon Parsons, his work is by far the best I've ever seen.

 

[SoleSearcher36]

>Love the work of Leon Parson.
His work
>is just revealing and breath
>taking.
>
>ELDORADO

Agreed....how could I forget his work. A true master.

 

[elkun]

leon parson. and lambson two of the best

 

[HunterHarry]

I have quite a few.
Brent Todd, Tom Mansanarez, Leon Parson.

Including this one you don't see many of.
It's by Dave Wade.

 

[SoleSearcher36]

Hadn't ever seen that David Wade piece....thanks HH!!

 

[ktg]

I've got set #79/100 from Troy Adams. Bear, antelope, mule deer, whitetail, elk & moose.
http://www.thehunterslife.com/TA/TROY_ADAMS_WILDLIFE_ART_GALLERY_CONTENTS.htm

 

[Wiszard]

I have several mule deer/antelope prints (Brent Todd and Tom Mansanarez). I had to put a hold on buying them as I ran out of places to hang them!
I have seen one print in particular that I've always wanted but never bought it. Its of a cowboy on a horse with a buck on the back of the horse heading down the mountain to his cabin. I think its called "Coming Home" or something like that. Anybody know the pic I'm talking about?

Steve
"Get that corn out of my face"

 

[KBKILLER]

if i understand the original post correct, you said you drew that picture yourself? if so, i think you did a very good job( not much coming from me though, people cant even read my handwriting..) but you should get back into it, you've obviously got tallent.

 

[never_catch]

IMO...Brent Todd is hands down the best elk and deer artist and Tom Manzanerez is the best when it comes to big cats.

~Z~

 

[llamapacker]

Very nice work. Well done. You have the talent to develop into a top rated artist if you keep at it.

Bill

 

[SoleSearcher36]

Thanks KBKiller & llamapacker....it was the first real piece I drew after a 4+ year hiatus so I can obviously pick it apart but am still proud of it. My favorite part is actually the pixie-faced little fawn looking back over his rump. I know my father(rest his soul) would be disappointed that I haven't pursued bringing my work to more people and I intend to change that. I have been out after season doing a little reference photography and study of animals and plan to spend some time these winter months at the drawing board. I like 'em all....elk, moose, goats, sheep, bear, etc but there is nothing as majestic as a big muley in my book. Saw a few nice "post-hunt" survivors just this last saturday. Late cow season opened up so they are still taking a pounding tho.