LDS Art - Cowboys

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	"She Loves Me...?" A passel of plucked daisies litter the floor. Could it be they told a poor cowboy what he didn´t want to hear? He’s rounded up more, but most look a tad droopy, almost as if they know they’re bearers of bad news. Still the verdict ain’t in until you decide. Does he stand a chance with her? A Greenwich Workshop fine art giclée presented on watercolor stock with a deckled edge. (See options...)


	A Rough Start (See options...)


	Arizona Eagle Nelson Boren’s Arizona Eagle is a cowboy’s tribute to his native state. From the stars and stripes on his dusty boots to the finely-detailed bald eagles on his spurs, this cowboy is proud to be an Arizonan. (See options...)


	Bear Country Horses do not like the smell or sight of bears and often become frightened enough to stampede in order to get away from them. (See options...)


	Black-Eyed Suzies For You In the oppressive heat of the Western afternoon, a cowboy has found a bright bunch of “Black-Eyed Suzies” to give to his favorite girl. Nelson Boren’s skillful use of light, shadow and shape combines with his flair for storytelling to make this an afternoon to remember. This beautiful little watercolor print is an affordable way to add a touch of cowboy romance to any den, living room or kitchen. (See options...)


	Blacksmith Of Venango, 1752 This is a portrait of John Frazier who, with a few other English traders on the upper Allegheny river in 1752, were visited by friendly local natives that appreciated his skill at metal repair. By mid-1753 the French had taken his cabin in Venango and he fled to Turtle Creek near the Monongahela River. His cabin there was visited by young George Washington in 1753 and 1754. (See options...)


	Canyonlands (See options...)


	Cool Evening As the sun sets over the prairie, the stifling heat of the day gives way to a cooler, gentler breeze.The cows low quietly as they settle in for the evening and their guardian takes a minute to enjoy the fruits of a day’s hard work.This perfect moment is lovingly captured by artist Nelson Boren and beautifully reproduced on Hahnemühle German etching paper, deckled on all sides. (See options...)


	Cowboy Fishin´ Boots In the dusty, sun-baked lands of the West, water is scarce and large bodies of water are even scarcer. The harsh rays of the sun drain the color from the landscape, drying up vegetation and inhabitants alike—but one cowboy will not surrender. He leans casually against a doorframe, showing off the vibrant blue water and leaping yellow fish on his Cowboy Fishin’ Boots. Artist Nelson Boren’s portraits of cowboys take their inspiration from the sweeping landscapes of the West and then hone in on the little details that comprise a cowboy’s life. His detailed studies of the trappings of the trade impart a romance and a gentle humor to what is commonly depicted as a hard and lonely existence. (See options...)


	Cowboy Romance (See options...)


	Easy Big Fella On big roundups that often last many weeks or months on the large ranches of the west, each cowboy must have a number of horses to ride. The horses that are assigned to the cowboy are called his string. There may be ten or more horses assigned to each man. He is responsible to take care of them and no one else can ride them without his permission. All the strings combined form a herd called the remuda (a Spanish word for a herd of horses). About the break of day the remuda is rounded up and run into a rope corral formed by the men and their lariats. Each man selects his mount for the morning ride. They are roped and brought out to the men. In this particular scene, the cowboy has tied up the horses hind leg with a soft cotton rope to insure that the horses pastern will not be burned or cut. Tying the horse in this manner insures that the cowboy will be able to saddle him and get on board before he bucks, if he's inclined to. (See options...)


	Elk Omelette This incident happened to Robin O'Brien of Georgia. He was working for the Yellowstone Park Service, packing out on the though fare trail. A large bull elk come around the bend on the same trail, saw the horse and mules and apparently thought they were other elk. He lowered his head, snorted and pawed the earth ready for a fight. Robins animals spooked. Two of the mules, tied head to pack saddle, ran on either side of a tree - breaking the packs - scattering food and supplies - and crashed unto each other, breaking free from Robin and each other. All 3 mules lit out back the way they had come. Quite the rodeo. The elk disappeared fortunately - but Robin spent quite a while gathering up food, supplies and th long gone mules. (See options...)


	Engaged The average painting by Nelson Boren embodies a number of the artist’s qualities—fastidious attention to detail, a tender eye for texture and a respect for the hard-working people of the modern West. But what makes Nelson Boren’s paintings unique is his playful composition and the teasing close-ups that invite each viewer to create his or her own story. Engaged is no different. Two dusty, hard-working folks sit beside one another holding hands, perhaps a little excited, as the title suggests, with their new arrangement. But the rest of the story is up to you. (See options...)


	Family First A good and dependable horse is more than just a way to get somewhere or do a job. He is a friend, tried and true, and to many people he is more than a friend - he is family. This U.S. Marshall is on a man hunt. He has been hard on the trail for several days. Water has been scarce. Finding a seep in the desert is like finding gold. The marshall makes sure his "family" is taken care of first, as his empty canteen attests. (See options...)


	Fence Mender Being alone is a way of life for a cowboy. Much of his time is spent just he and his horse, doing the many jobs of ranch work. With a few tools carried in his saddle bags and tied to the back of his saddle - this buckaroo and his faithful pony are accomplishing an important job, keeping miles and miles of fence in good repair, a necessity to keep the cattle from straying. (See options...)


	God's Gift (See options...)


	House Call Doctoring cattle on the range makes it a necessity for cowboys to be able to rope cattle and do their work without a squeeze shoot. These two punchers have roped a steer to take care of an abcess. Horses must be trained to know their jobs as well. They work as a team. (See options...)


	Hunkered Down A make-shift camp for the night is sometimes a necessity for the western rider. This fellow is using the shelter of a large overhanging rock for protection from the chilling wind and wet snow. His pistol and his straight shooting has provided a rabbit for dinner. He has gathered enough fuel to keep his fire going most of the night. Although he will be warm and dry, his horse is not so fortunate. Things are not so bad as they may seem for the horse. He has been tied to a picket pin with a long lead rope, allowing him to graze and fill his belly too. Keeping his tale to the wind, he also can stay relatively dry and warm. (See options...)


	Last Run (See options...)


	Lunch Break (See options...)