Images of the Old West
There is a story behind each one of Carol's paintings, and she
shares her memories next to each image below. The thumbnail images may not show the entire image, so please click
on any one of them to see a larger picture.
Fur
Trader |
During the 18th and early 19th centuries, the fur hunters set
traps in the mountains and plains for the many fur-bearing animals who lived
there. The Rendezvous was the gathering where the traders met and bargained
for their furs to make their living. The "Colonel" pictured here represents
the fur traders of the time. |
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Spring Roundup |
I have this picture of an old cowboy who used to come to
Prescott, Arizona to the art show for years. He has such character in his
face. I created this imaginary cattle round-up around his craggy
face. |
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Old
Soldier |
"The Colonel" was a great model for all of the artists at the
workshop. He had the ability to assume almost any character he was asked to
do. The Union jacket was really small on him but he seemed to own it. The
story seemed to fit the expression in his face and body. |
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The Song Bird |
I wanted my granddaughter to model my great bustier, boa, top
and bloomers that I brought home from Tombstone, Arizona one year. She
couldn't stand the outfit, but I managed to get this cute expression
anyway. |
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Rag
Doll |
The winsome expression captivated me. I painted a portrait of
this little girl and then felt the effect of her expression. When my mother
was young in Missouri she told me that she used to stand in the road
listening for any sound of other people because it was so lonesome. The "poke
bonnet" and rag doll are mine. All of the scenery is part of "painting a
story". |
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Second Thoughts |
He is having second thoughts about the approaching horse, much
less riding it. It's more fun just dressing like a cowboy with the big black
hat. |
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Curtain Call |
SOLD!! She waits for the next curtain to be raised to take her
bow. The long taffeta dress and elbow length gloves are so pretty and she is
very elegant. I loved painting this from a tiny black and white photo in the
Goodie's Ladies book of the 1900's. |
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Cool
Drink |
SOLD!! In Texas everyone seems to want to grow up to be a
Cowboy. Little Brandon who is four is about to take a ride on his own little
paint horse that morning. I felt the impact of this simple act of a drink
from the hose that fills the tub. |
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Lady of 1908 |
SOLD!! I have an old 1908 Goodies' Ladies book. Many of the
grey and black pictures are fascinating. Painting the batiste, lace and
marabou feathers on the hat were a challenge. White is a difficult non-color
to paint. Notice the tiny corseted waist. I styled her hair and enjoyed her
expression. |
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Sunday Dress |
SOLD!! Dressed in elegant splendor with her hat, gloves and
parasol, she is ready to go to church. I love this 19th century style of
dress. Boy, it must have been uncomfortable! |
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