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Not Even Buying A Brand New Cowboy Hat Can Keep Me From Looking At This Artist

Successful counterfeiter at the age of eight. Bill drew a one dollar bill and offered it as payment to the milk deliveryman. Bill Churchill likes to carve sculptures. He sells 2" x 4" for many times what he pays for the wood. He is a realistic sculptor in wood with emphasis on Native American,Western and Wildlife art. Bill's goal is to produce wood sculpture which compliments the natural beauty of wood. He says,"Art shouldn't overpower the natural beauty of wood,and the wood shouldn't… Continue

Added by Robert L. Heighes on April 21, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Not Even A Vendetta Ride Could Stop Me From Looking At This Artist

Cheryl Caldwell is a native of Minnesota,but she was raised in California.She majored in art in college, but considers herself primarily self-taught. Her medium of choice is Pastel, but she works in acrylic sometimes. Her specialty is Horses,Dogs and Cats.




Cheryl and her husband live on a small,five-acre ranch in Northern California with her two quarter Horse geldings,three Dogs,four Cats and several Chickens.Many of her art works…
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Added by Robert L. Heighes on April 20, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Not Even Good Reenactments Could Keep Me Away From This Artist

Award-Winning artist Martin Bettin is a noted Artist and signature member of the Sierra Pastel Society. Martin's love of horses comes from the neighborhood he grew up in New York City. As a kid he use to watch the horses deliver milk, ice and fresh vegetables to all his neighbors. After learning the farrier trade, Bettin worked with many breeds and acquired an interest in driving horses in competition.




Now that he is retired, he has…
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Added by Robert L. Heighes on April 19, 2010 at 3:04pm — No Comments

You Can Really Hit The Bulls-Eye With This Artist

Craig Bergsgaard is a native of Minnesota, Craig and his wife JoAnn now make their home near the Artist enclave of Loveland,Colorado. He is a self-taught Sculptor who began his career creating Beautiful Bronzes back in 1990 after decades of creating custom handmade furniture.




He also maintains a studio presence annually in Scottsdale,Arizona from January through March. Craig has participated in more than 100 juried Art shows and…
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Added by Robert L. Heighes on April 16, 2010 at 4:09pm — No Comments

Circle The Wagons And Run For Cover Here Comes Another Artist

Larry Bees is a California native.But recently he decided to load up his wagon and move to Utah. The beautiful landscapes of Utah will inspire Bees to do his best work. The Utah studio is finished and new originals are already being produced.He studied at the Art Center College of Design. His specialty is Western Fine Art.




Larry is one of the very few Artists selected by Michael Wayne, his lifelong best friend, to design the…
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Added by Robert L. Heighes on April 15, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Art Is A Beautiful Thing When It Comes Down From Heaven

When you buy a painting from an Artist, the only thing that you're thinking about is getting it home so you can hang it on a wall right. But did you ever stop and think about it that this painting will be passed down from generation to generation. So the price you paid will always be a bargain, because it becomes a member of your family.Have you ever received a painting this way, say from your Grandparents or… Continue

Added by Robert L. Heighes on April 7, 2010 at 11:30am — 8 Comments

The Art Of A Deal Is It Really A Deal

Do you think that collecting Western Art is a good investment? If you would have bought any of C.M. Russell paintings back in the early days, you would be sitting on top of a fortune today. Estimate for his painting in 1909 is said to be between $1,800,000-$2,800,000. Not a bad profit wouldn't you say? He is a brilliant Artist.




You should be studying all the artist works. If you aren't then your not doing your homework. The secret to…
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Added by Robert L. Heighes on April 6, 2010 at 12:10pm — No Comments

How About Them Cowgirls They Are Just Driving Me Crazy

Did you know that there are going to be 56 Beautiful Women flying around like Buzzards. Let's hope that everyone can follow me on this one, I know it sounds a little strange,I hope you have a good sense of humor. But that's the way my mind works, I can't help it. Anyway these Women will be flying like vultures and when they finally descend on the town of Wickenburg, Arizona at the end of this month,it will be instant road kill.This kind of reminds me of when the "Swallows Return To… Continue

Added by Robert L. Heighes on April 5, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Are You Missing Something

Contrary to what most people believe you are not born with talent. You must plant the seed first,then cultivate and nurture it and watch it grow. Such is the case with this artist. His name is Bob Coronato and is a native of New Jersey. His studies led him to Otis/Parson"s Institute of Fine Art in Los Angeles,California.He started selling his paintings in a one-man show in Spearfish,South Dakota in 1993.


He contacted Master Saddle-Maker Carson Thomas for…
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Added by Robert L. Heighes on April 1, 2010 at 2:12pm — 1 Comment

Just His Passion Alone Left A Lasting Impression On My Life When I Met This Artist From Arizona

My wife Josie and I attended the Cattlemen's Western Art Show this past Weekend in Paso Robles, California.. We got to talk to several Artists there.But one Person in particular really struck a chord with me. His name is Tom Harmon. After discussing the many hours of hard work and dedication that he devotes to his craft It really re-enforces what I believe in. You see God didn't make people with talent different. They just have a real Passion for what they do in life.The interesting thing… Continue

Added by Robert L. Heighes on March 31, 2010 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

This Is A Run-Away Train You Better Get On Board Before It's Too Late

Would you like to make more Money? Did you know that you can make a Fortune selling other people's collections?Would you like to learn how? We will tell you where to buy the Collections and the Best places to sell them on the Internet.That's why you need to join our network now. It's free. Click here. http://apassionforcollecting.ning.com ;




These are some of the collections…
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Added by Robert L. Heighes on March 28, 2010 at 5:30am — No Comments

There's Gold In Them Thar Hills And All You Have To Do Is Come And Collect It Before Someone Else Does

Did you know that there is a fortune to be made buying and selling other people's collections? It's so easy to make the Money if you know what you're doing. Do you want to learn how? That why my wife and I decided to start a new network to teach people how to do it. That's why you need to join our network . It's Free. Click here http://apassionforcollecting.ning.com ;




These…
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Added by Robert L. Heighes on March 24, 2010 at 7:30am — No Comments

Panning For Gold Might Be Fun................But Making A Fortune Is Even Better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you know that you can make a lot of Money Buying and Selling Other People's Collections? It's so easy when you know what your doing.Would you like to learn how to do it? That's why my wife Josie and I decided to start a New network so we could teach people how it's being done.It's Free to join. Click here http://apassionforcollecting.ning.com ;




Here are some of the…
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Added by Robert L. Heighes on March 23, 2010 at 8:49am — No Comments

Do You Just End Up Collecting Junk Or Are You A Serious Collector, And Do You Want Something For Free?

Do you like to collect junk or are you a serious collector?My wife Josie and I just started a network for collector's.She likes to collect Bird items and I like to collect Western items. Do you have a collection that you would like to share with other people? There are plenty of people who have the same passion that you do. Why don't you share it? Join now it's free. Click here.… Continue

Added by Robert L. Heighes on March 22, 2010 at 1:00am — 2 Comments

Billy said,"I Thought I told That Indian To Use Gopher Snakes Instead Of Real Ones"......"How Many times is

He Going To get Bitten before He Get's Smart". That was from a scene in the movie where Scattman Caruthers said,"Ladies and Gentlemen The Snake Dance" from the movie (Bronco Billy) starring Clint Eastwood and Scatman Caruthers. They were performing under the Big-Top tent to an eager audience.If you don't have this movie then I suggest you buy it or rent it. It's my favorite Clint Eastwood movie of all time.Have fun Pardner!!!!!!!!!!

Added by Robert L. Heighes on March 17, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

Cleavon Said,"That Feels Like Quicksand".................His Pardner Replied,"Is Someone Going To Come

And Rescue Us"?That scene showed two guys going down the railroad tracks in a push cart and then they fell into the quicksand. Slim Pickens and his Pardner came along and pulled out the cart and left them sitting in the quicksand.That was a very funny movie that I was watching the other day called (Blazing Saddles) starring Cleavon Little,Harvey Korman,Slim Pickens,Mel Brooks and Madelain Kahn. Mel Brooks directed it and was an Actor in it also. If you haven't seen this movie then I suggest… Continue

Added by Robert L. Heighes on March 12, 2010 at 7:47pm — No Comments

The Sheriff Said,"I'm Going To Whip It out"............The Crowd Replied,"Don't Do It"..................

That was a classic scene from a movie I was watching the other day called (Blazing Saddles) starring Harvey Korman,Slim Pickens,Mel Brooks,Cleavon Little and Madelain Kahn.This movie is a little bit too much. If you haven't seen it then I suggest you buy it or rent it Pardner.

Added by Robert L. Heighes on March 11, 2010 at 7:02pm — No Comments

Madelain Said,"Is That A Ten-Gallon Hat Or Are You Just Enjoying The Show"?

That scene was where she was singing on stage at the local hotel. It was a movie that I was watching the other day called (Blazing Saddles) starring Harvey Korman,Slim Pickens,Cleavon Little,Mel Brooks and Madelain Kahn. Mel brooks directed it and played a part in it. He really blazed a new trail with this movie. If you haven't seen it then I suggest that you buy it or rent it. Have fun watching it pardner.

Added by Robert L. Heighes on March 10, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Harvey Said,"I Lost My Froggy ,Can You Find It?"...........Slim Replied,"Here It Is I found It"...............

That scene was shot in a bathtub showing Harvey playing with his bath toy and Slim washing his back with a brush.That was from a movie that I was watching the other day called (Blazing Saddles) starring Harvey Korman, Slim Pickens ,Cleavon Little and Mel Brooks.Mel directed this movie, he tooks some big chances with the subject matter. If you want some laughs then I suggest you rent or buy this moviPardner.

Added by Robert L. Heighes on March 9, 2010 at 3:41pm — No Comments

The Boss Said,"Quit Your Lolly-Gagging You Act Like It's 120 Degrees Out Here,When In Fact It's Only

114 degrees." That scene was from a very funny movie that I was watching the other day called (Blazing Saddles) starring Harvey Korman, Slim Pickens, Clevon Little and Mel Brooks. If you don't have this movie then I suggest you buy it or rent it. This movie is one-of-a-kind if you know what I mean.Have fun pardner.

Added by Robert L. Heighes on March 8, 2010 at 4:25pm — No Comments

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