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This is a “pencil” original done of a middle-aged Native American, “Split Sky.” This is a larger version of him. Karchner actually started his “Western Collection” with a miniature of “Split Sky.” F.W. Glaser, a little-known photographer, took the reference photo that Karchner used to draw from in Brockton, Massachusetts, 1909.
Reference photos made available by the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, WY. Pencil on heavy-weight illustration board. Edition of 250. Original has been sold. Measures: 14″ x 18″ |
Archive for September, 2009
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
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This “pencil” piece is “The Three Ubertis.” Uberti is a gun manufacturer based in Italy. They specialize in the making of fine “Western Vintage Firearms,” and are favorites of many collectors and shooters.
Pencil on heavy-weight illustration board. Edition of 250. Original donated to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center 2004 Art Auction, Cody, WY–Private Collection. Measures: 12″ x 18″ |
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
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This classic pose of Grant has all of the things that Karchner looks for when he searches for the perfect shot. It has fantastic detail, many, many textures and a look that takes his breath away and hopefully yours too.
The photographic reference was taken by the famous Civil War photographer, Matthew Brady in 1863. Brady is the same photographer who shot the fantastic reference that Karchner used to draw Robert E. Lee and General George Custer. The photographic reference was taken by the famous Civil War photographer, Matthew Brady. Original on “Claybord” Masonite. Edition of 250. Original is available. $2,700.00 Inquire today about purchasing the original. Call 307-899-2052 or email info@karchnerwesternart.com Measures: 14″ x 18″ |
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
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Denny’s most recent (July, 2008) offering is this fine, fine young man, grass dancer, “Waycie” Roundstone. Waycie was 26 years of age at the time of this painting. He is full-blooded, Northern Cheyenne from Lame Deer, Montana.
This piece is traditional oils on museum-grade Masonite. Edition of 250. Original is available. $4,500.00 Inquire today about purchasing the original. Call 307-899-2052 or email info@karchnerwesternart.com Measures: 16″ x 20″ |
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
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This is Dustin Roush from Gillette, Wyoming. Dustin posed in July of 2006 at the DC Bar Guest Ranch, Denny’s friend’s guest ranch in Pinedale, Wyoming. Dustin and his family operate a very large beef cattle ranch in Gillette. Dustin was completing “guide school” classes so he can work as a licensed guide in the state. Dustin is a “master” with a lasso. He was giving lessons to all the other students. What a great kid he is as well as a pure gentleman. BTW, all the girls love this “blue-eyed Kid!”
The piece is traditional oils on my Ampersand “Gesso Claybord.” Edition of 150. Original has been sold. Measures: 14″ x 24″ |
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
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After watching the recent HBO series, “Deadwood”, it so inspired Karchner to pick up the “pencil” to do this portrait of “Wild Bill.” James Butler Hickok was the man who literally put the town of Deadwood on the map, and this is where he died at the age of 39 holding the infamous “dead mans hand” while playing poker. This “pencil” was drawn using a photograph for reference from a family portrait around 1873.
Pencil on heavy-weight illustration board. Edition of 250. Original available. $600.00 Inquire today about purchasing the original. Call 307-899-2052 or email info@karchnerwesternart.com Measures: 7.3″ x 10.5″ |
