Introducing the folks at Short Branch Ranch
A new collection of Western-themed bar accessories from Craig Bergsgaard, renowned sculptor of the Old West Life on a working ranch ain’t for “greenhorns” Herding cattle, wrangling horses, chasing off poachers—life on the ranch makes for LONG days of work. Every man has to pull his own weight, and these fellows do (in one way [...]
Meet Asa, the boss of Short Branch Ranch
Some call him iron-handed, he would say “focused” “I swear, if you can’t ride it or take it to bed, you don’t need it.” ~Asa Owning a ranch leaves no room for tomfoolery. On Asa’s ranch, the day starts before the sun comes up and keeps on goin’ until the work is done (and not [...]
Meet Barzell, the ranch enforcer that you’ll only cross once
“Thug” is such an unkind word. “When I want your opinion, I’ll take this gag outta yer mouth.” ~Barzell It’s true, Barzell has cracked more than a few heads (and occasionally ribs) in his day, but those fellers needed thumping. Barzell puts a boot heel on the neck of layabouts at the Short Branch Ranch, [...]
Meet Noble, ranch hand and ultimate example of the phrase “still waters run deep.”
Every ranch owner wants a man like Noble on his crew. “You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive cattle.” ~Noble A sun-weathered beanpole of a man, Noble works hard and will do whatever’s needed with nary a word of complaint. In fact, he rarely speaks any words at all: “yup” and [...]
Meet El Ojo Uno, a smooth operator with an eye for the ladies…and a knack for losing at cards
When El Ojo Uno makes his way into town, the merrymaking BEGINS. “I thought I wanted a career, turns out I only wanted whiskey money.” ~El Ojo Uno Truth be told, after all these years of ranching, El Ojo Uno is a bit rough around the edges—but that doesn’t tarnish any of his charm. Quick [...]
Sand Creek Massacre panel discussion at Denver Public Library now available on YouTube
Five videos feature entire content of the two-hour educational event On April 17, 2011, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to spearhead an event that will forever change my understanding of American history: The Denver Public Library and I partnered together to bring the Colorado community Lessons Learned at Bloody Sand Creek: A panel [...]
Burial stone project opens new doors and working relationships
Bronze eagle feathers for gravesite of Oglala Sioux Good Will Ambassador, Paha Ska One of the best compliments you can receive as an artist is that, after an extensive and complicated search, your talent is exactly what they were looking for. I experienced that sense of pride and accomplishment tenfold recently when I began working [...]
Collector Alert! There’s only two weeks left in my museum show and sale, Honoring the Weavers with Canvas and Bronze
If you want to see these artworks around the landscapes and people that inspired them, you need to act fast I cannot believe it was just less than a year ago that my friend, painter James Ayers, and I began our research of traditional Navajo weaving culture at the historic Toadlena Trading Post as part [...]
ALL NEW! Precast sculpture unveiled at this year’s Calgary Stampede art show
I have been hard at work in my studio completing this collection of precast sculpture for one of my biggest shows of the year. Order now while still in clay to receive a substantial savings. Old friends and new innovations One of my most popular series has been my Saloon Girls. The “girls” have [...]
Second Indian Wars sculpture, Give Me Eighty Men, accepted at Tucson Museum of Art
I am proud to announce that the second installment in my Indian Wars series, Give Me Eighty Men, has been added to the permanent collection at the Tucson Museum of Art. Indian Wars series making a name in museums After Memorare, Sand Creek 1864 was accepted into the permanent collection of the Booth Museum of [...]
