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At the Cowboy Art Gallery of Santa Monica, many of our Cowboy artists are members in the Cowboy Artists Association (CAA) which is the most prestigious membership a western artists can earn. We are selling a diverse collection of original works from renowned western artists. From original paintings to limited bronze sculptures, our gallery offers something for every serious western art lover.
Biography of our famous western artists:
Loren Entz (CAA Member)
Wayne Justus (CAA Member)
Dan Mieduch (CAA Member)
Loren Entz (1949–2022) was an American artist known for his depictions of the quieter, domestic side of Western rural life, contrasting with the more action-oriented themes of many Western artists. Born on August 29, 1949, in Newton, Kansas, Entz grew up in a farming community, where he developed a love for art and nature, often drawing in fields or forests during breaks from farm work. His early artistic influences included visits to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City and studying horse illustrations in Will James’ books. He sold his first drawing, of a cutting horse, for 10 cents to a neighbor.Entz nurtured his talent through the Famous Artists Correspondence School in high school and studied under masters of representational painting, including Ned Jacob, Bettina Steinke, and Richard Schmid. After working as a Montana ranch hand, he transitioned to a full-time artist in 1981. He became a member of the Cowboy Artists of America in 1992, an organization dedicated to preserving the Old West’s culture, as exemplified by artists like Frederic Remington and Charles Russell.His work, spanning oil, charcoal, pencil, pastel, watercolor, and sculpture, often portrayed intimate moments like mothers with children or a father holding an infant after a day’s work. Entz focused on universal human emotions, connecting Anglo and Native American experiences, and often painted en plein air for spontaneity. Notable works include Times of Peace, Sacred Night, and Ropin’ a Grizzly. His art is held in permanent collections at the Montana State Historical Society, Booth Western Art Museum, and Buffalo Bill Historical Center.Entz received numerous awards, including the Robert Lougheed Memorial Award at the Prix de West Invitational (2006) and multiple Cowboy Artists of America awards (e.g., Silver Medal for Oil Painting in 1994, Gold Medal for Drawing in 1996 and 2003). He was a guest artist and speaker at the 2006 C.M. Russell Auction of Original Western Art. His work appeared in magazines like Western Horseman and Art of the West. Entz passed away on August 9, 2022, leaving a legacy of mentorship and a deep connection to family, nature, and faith.
Dan Mieduch (CAA Member)
Wayne Justus (CAA Member)
Dan Mieduch (CAA Member)
Dan Mieduch (born July 18, 1947, Detroit, Michigan) is an American representational painter known for his vivid depictions of the American West, focusing on both historic and contemporary cowboys, Native American cultures, and frontier life. Raised in Detroit and the farming community of Clinton, Michigan, Mieduch began drawing at age seven. His early exposure to rural landscapes instilled a deep appreciation for the beauty of land and dramatic lighting, which later influenced his work. He sold his first wildlife paintings for $40 each at his father’s tavern, his first “gallery.” During high school, he took evening art classes, working in oils and watercolors.
Mieduch earned a B.S. in Industrial Design from the University of Michigan in 1969. Drafted into the U.S. Army Medical Corps, he served as a command artist in the Panama Canal Zone, creating historical paintings for the Department of Defense and local museums. After his military service, he worked in Detroit’s commercial art studios, where he met his wife, Rhonda, and honed the discipline needed for a successful art career. In 1975, inspired by a fascination with the early 20th-century American frontier, Mieduch and Rhonda relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona, marking the start of his focus on Western fine art.
His oil paintings are celebrated for their dramatic lighting, vibrant colors, and authenticity, capturing the mood of fleeting moments with a representational style that avoids strict realism. Notable works include The Vigilance Committee (1999), Who’s Robbin’ This Train Enyway? (1986), Fired Upon (1990), and Curious Treasures (2019), often featuring cowboys, Native American figures, and historical scenes like stagecoaches or the Pony Express. His auction prices range from $605 to $41,400, with The Maelstrom (2012) fetching the highest at Jackson Hole Art Auction.
Mieduch’s art has been exhibited at prestigious venues like the Prix de West Invitational at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, the Masters of the American West at the Autry National Center, and the Phippen Museum. His work is part of collections like the Eddie Basha Collection, and he has been featured in Southwest Art, Art of the West, and Fine Art Connoisseur..
Wayne Justus (CAA Member)
Wayne Justus (CAA Member)
Wayne Justus (CAA Member)
Wayne Justus (born 1952, Escondido, California) is an American realist painter renowned for his depictions of contemporary American cowboys, Western life, and occasional Civil War themes. His photorealistic style, primarily in opaque watercolor and oil, captures the drama and authenticity of the Western experience, emphasizing horses, cowboys, and expansive landscapes. Justus’s work is informed by his lifelong connection to horses and the cowboy lifestyle, which he channels into vivid, detailed compositions.
Justus’s paintings are celebrated for their sensitive realism, transporting viewers to the rugged beauty of the American West. His subjects include cowboys working cattle, riding through rivers, or reflecting in quiet moments, as seen in works like Where Old Ways Are Best (oil, 24 x 36 in.), Under the Fly Where It’s Dry (gouache, c. 1990), Legacy (oil, 2014), and Elk Stalkers (oil, 36 x 48 in.).
Since 1972, Justus has exhibited widely, including at the Prix de West Invitational (National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum), Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show, Masters of the American West (Gene Autry Museum), and Settlers West Galleries American Miniatures Exhibition. He was the featured artist at the San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen’s Association 12th Annual Western Art Show. His awards include multiple gold medals, the Artist’s Artist, Western Heritage, and Festival Choice awards from the American Indian & Cowboy Artists (AICA), and a silver medal at the National Western Artist Show in Lubbock, Texas. His work has appeared in Western Horseman (1990 cover), Southwest Art, New Mexico Stockman, and Art of the West (Jan/Feb 2003 profile).
Shoofly - Robert Shufelt
Shoofly - Robert Shufelt
Wayne Justus (CAA Member)
Robert "Shoofly" Shufelt, born February 16, 1935, in Champaign, Illinois, is an American artist renowned for his detailed pencil drawings depicting the modern-day cowboy and ranch lifestyle in the Southwest. After studying at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Lake Forest College, and the University of Illinois, he worked as a commercial illustrator in Chicago for 20 years. In 1976, he moved to a cattle ranch near Wickenburg, Arizona, owned by his wife’s family, where he immersed himself in cowboy life, which became the primary focus of his art. Since 1991, he has lived in Hillsboro, New Mexico.Shufelt’s black-and-white graphite drawings capture the essence of contemporary Western culture, emphasizing the independence and grit of working ranch hands. His photorealistic style, often published in limited editions (stone, offset, or digital prints), showcases his mastery of shading and texture. Notable works include pieces like Shippin’ Day of the Lazy Y Bar and Let’s Go To Work Duffy Tucker. His art has been exhibited in galleries in Scottsdale, Tucson, and Jackson, Wyoming, and museums such as the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Desert Caballeros Western Museum, and New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum.He has received several accolades, including the Great American Cowboy Award (2005), New Mexico Artist of the Year (2007), and the New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts (2014). He also was the 2010 Artist of the Year from the Tucson’s Friends of Western Art organization.
David Lemon
Shoofly - Robert Shufelt
Greggory Sievers
David Lemon (born 1945, Ennis, Montana) is an American sculptor renowned for his bronze sculptures depicting Native American figures, cowboys, and wildlife, capturing the spirit and history of the American West. His work is celebrated for its historical accuracy, intricate detail, and storytelling quality, reflecting a deep connection to the Old West. Lemon is a member of the Cheyenne Nation, and his Native American heritage significantly influences his art. Lemon’s family settled in Utah in 1848, and stories from his father and grandparents about the Old West fueled his lifelong passion for Western themes.
Lemon’s bronze sculptures are traditional in style, emphasizing realism and historical authenticity. His subjects include Native American warriors, cowboys, horses, and wildlife, often portraying dramatic or poignant moments. Notable works include:
· The Cheyenne Warrior (1995, life-size bronze, Cheyenne Frontier Days Museum, Cheyenne, Wyoming)
· The American Indian (2000, life-size bronze, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City)
· The Buffalo (2005, life-size bronze, Denver Art Museum)
Lemon’s sculptures are featured in major collections across the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Far East, including the permanent collection of the Springville Art Museum in Springville, Utah. He has exhibited at prestigious venues such as:
· National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum (Oklahoma City)
· Cheyenne Frontier Days Museum (Wyoming)
· Denver Art Museum
· Celebration of Fine Art (Scottsdale, Arizona)
· Mountain Trails Gallery (Bozeman, Montana, and other locations)
His work has been reviewed in Southwest Art, Western Horseman, and Art of the West magazines and featured in the book Contemporary Western Artists. A privately commissioned bronze appeared on HGTV’s Homes Across America, and he created a bronze for a Veterans Memorial in Ennis, Montana. Lemon is a member of the Gallup New Mexico Indian Artist’s Group, “Gathering of the Masters,” and his studio in Montana, described as a “cozy” space, is where he creates his detailed bronzes.
Greggory Sievers
Shoofly - Robert Shufelt
Greggory Sievers
Gregory Sievers (born 1951, Idaho) is an American artist known for his romantic, impressionistic paintings that capture a variety of subjects, including Western scenes, landscapes, Parisian street scenes, and Native American themes. His work spans oil, gouache, and watercolor, blending detailed realism with expressive brushwork to evoke joy and elegance.
Sievers’s art has been exhibited at prestigious venues, including the Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he appreciates the supportive artist community. His work has also appeared at auctions like Freeman’s | Hindman Chicago and the Santa Fe Art Auction. In 1996, Idaho’s governor appointed him to the Idaho Commission on the Arts, where he served on the Policy and Planning Board and chaired the Individual Artists Committee in 1996 and 1997. His paintings are available through galleries like his own (Gregory Sievers Art, Lewisville, Idaho) and online platforms like Art Brokerage and Artsy.
Sievers operates out of Lewisville, Idaho, where he runs Gregory Sievers Art gallery
Roland Lee
Jeffrey H. Craven
Jeffrey H. Craven
Roland Lee (born 1949, Los Angeles, California) is an American artist renowned for his transparent watercolor paintings of Southwestern landscapes, pioneer West scenes, and rural European settings. Based in St. George, Utah, near Zion National Park, Lee has built a distinguished career capturing the beauty of nature with a focus on light, shadow, and emotional resonance. His work reflects a deep connection to the American West and a commitment to the transparent watercolor medium, using no white, black, or opaque paints since 1979.
Lee’s transparent watercolors emphasize the interplay of light and shadow, capturing the essence of Southwestern Utah’s red rock country, pioneer heritage, and European rural scenes. His paintings, such as Essence of Zion (21 x 29 in., transparent watercolor), Taylor Creek Zion (14 x 20 in., Sentinel Shadows, and The Perfect Morning, are noted for strong composition and emotional impact. As a representational painter, Lee aims for viewers to respond intuitively to his designs and intellectually to recognizable subjects. His works are featured in books like Mukuntuweap, Landscape and Story of Zion Canyon (with 40 paintings), The River Flows – Watercolors of the American West, and Art of the National Parks. His paintings have appeared on the cover of the LDS Ensign magazine and in publications like Western Art Collector, Southwest Art, and Plein Air Magazine.
Lee has exhibited in over 100 invitational juried shows, including the National Watercolor Society, Watercolor West, Transparent Watercolor Society of America, Utah Watercolor Society, and Arts for the Parks Top 100. His work is in permanent collections at Dixie State University, Springville Museum of Art, St. George Art Museum, Southern Utah Museum of Art, and several National Parks. In 2014, he received the Governor’s Mansion Medal from Utah Governor Gary Herbert for contributions to the arts and the People’s Choice Award at the Zion National Park Plein Air Art Invitational. His paintings were featured in a PBS documentary on Zion National Park, narrated by Robert Redford, and in exhibitions like the River Flows show at the Phippen Museum (2021).
Jeffrey H. Craven
Jeffrey H. Craven
Jeffrey H. Craven
Jeffrey H. Craven (born 1950, Idaho Falls, Idaho) is an American artist known for his meticulous watercolor and gouache paintings that capture the landscapes, rural genre, and nostalgic essence of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and Snake River Valley. His work often reflects his deep connection to nature, informed by his experiences as an outdoorsman, master angler, and former ranch hand.
Craven’s work has been widely exhibited, including one-man shows on Madison Avenue in New York, with favorable reviews from The New York Times and ArtSpeak Magazine. His paintings have been selected multiple times for the Arts for the Parks Top 100, with his first entry displayed in the Great Hall of the Smithsonian. He has won gold medals at the American Indian and Cowboy Artists (AICA) exhibitions, medals at the George Phippen Memorial Shows, and three Best of Show awards at the Seaside International Miniature Competition (with over 600 entries). His watercolors are collected across the United States and Europe, featured in galleries like Wind River Gallery, Gold River Gallery, and Seaside Art Gallery.
Craven is a member of the American Indian and Cowboy Artists Association (AICA)
Bill Edwards
Jeffrey H. Craven
Patrck Waters
Bill Edwards (September 14, 1918 – December 21, 1999) was an American artist, actor, and championship rodeo rider known for his oil and acrylic paintings of the Old West, particularly scenes of cowboys, Native Americans, horses, and ranch life.
Born in New Jersey, Edwards grew up on a farm in Wyoming, where he developed a passion for sketching cattle and horses from an early age. His teenage years were spent on ranches, learning cowboy skills and competing in the Western rodeo circuit, riding Brahma bulls and broncos. After multiple injuries forced him to retire from rodeo, he pursued art studies at the Art Students League in New York.
Edwards’s paintings, primarily in oil, depict the Old West with a focus on cowboys, Native Americans, and Western landscapes. His style is realist and representational, capturing the action and atmosphere of ranch life. Notable works include Pigging Out (oil, 11 x 14 in., sold), The Prize (oil, mountain landscape).
Patrck Waters
Endre Peter Darvas
Patrck Waters
Patrick (Pat) Waters (born 1955, Brawley, California) is an American artist known for his watercolor and oil paintings of agrarian landscapes and Western scenes, capturing the essence of rural life in California’s Imperial Valley and beyond. While not exclusively a Western artist, his work often reflects the cowboy and ranching culture of the American West, aligning with the genre’s focus on open landscapes and rural heritage.
Waters works primarily in watercolor and oil, creating paintings that explore the subtle moods of agrarian and Western landscapes. His Western-themed works often depict cowboys, horses, and rural scenes with a focus on light, color, and atmosphere. Notable works include:
· Almost Day (1975, watercolor on board, 24 x 12 in., framed 30.5 x 19 in., a Western cowboy scene, sold at auction)
· Wyoming Gathering (1984, watercolor, featuring two cowboys on horseback, sold at Bonhams San Francisco in 2011, his auction record high)
Movin’ Em Through (1977, watercolor, 32.25 x 20.25 in., triple matted, depicting a winter scene with horses in a stream, sold at auction in 2020)
Waters’s work has been offered at auctions, including Bonhams San Francisco (2011), LiveAuctioneers (2020), and Savacool and Sons (ongoing estate auctions). While specific gallery exhibitions are not detailed, his paintings are listed with regional auction houses and online platforms like eBay and MutualArt. He is recognized for his contribution to agrarian and Western art, with a reputation as an interpreter of diverse rural cultures. His work has appeared in publications like Western Art Collector, though he is less prominent than mainstream Western artists.
Endre Peter Darvas
Endre Peter Darvas
Endre Peter Darvas
Endre Peter Darvas was raised in Texas and supported by his aunt and uncle. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Texas at Austin in 1969 and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era. Darvas’s artistic training was largely self-directed, shaped by a decade living in Taos, New Mexico, immersing himself in the Southwest’s rich artistic culture. His travels to Mexico, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean further influenced his work.
Darvas had over 90 major exhibitions across the United States and abroad, starting with his first one-man show at age 16. His work was featured in Southwest Art, Artists of the Rockies, and The Tahoe Quarterly, and he is included in the book Contemporary Western Artists and Marquis Who’s Who in America. He exhibited at venues like the Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale, Arizona, and his paintings were sold through galleries such as Art for the Home in South Lake Tahoe and his own Darvas Studio (1969–2012). In 1996, he was appointed to the Idaho Commission on the Arts, serving on the Policy and Planning Board and chairing the Individual Artists Committee in 1996 and 1997. He received numerous awards from art exhibits and was a member of the Society of American Impressionists and the Southwestern Watercolor Society
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Darvas passed away on July 9, 2023, in South Lake Tahoe, California. He divided his time between studios in South Lake Tahoe and San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico. A devastating fire in 2012 destroyed his Tahoe studio, including hundreds of paintings and 40 years of personal treasures. Despite this loss, he continued to create and contribute to the Lake Tahoe community, donating art to service organizations since 1972. His works remain available through auction houses (e.g., Sarasota Estate Auction, Austin Auction Gallery) and online platforms like Art Brokerage and eBay. Darvas was also an accomplished sailor, organizing over 55 sailing trips to exotic locations, and was fluent in English, Hungarian, Spanish, French, and German.
Frank Loudin
Endre Peter Darvas
Endre Peter Darvas
Frank Loudin (born July 6, 1930 – July 2023) was an American artist and illustrator known for his watercolor paintings that capture nostalgic scenes of Americana, including Western themes, rural landscapes, old barns, rusty trucks, and whimsical subjects like aviation and railroads. Based on Orcas Island, Washington, for over 25 years, Loudin’s work reflects a storytelling approach, often compared to Norman Rockwell for its charm and evocation of “yesteryear America.”
Born in 1930, Loudin grew up in the 1930s and 1940s, experiences that shaped his nostalgic style. He was educated in architecture and art at the Universities of Colorado and New Mexico, and completed his training at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles. His early career included architectural illustration, producing over 600 detailed drawings with tissue overlays. Loudin sold his first painting, an old Western mining shack, in 1962, marking the start of a prolific career with over 3,000 works, including 1,300 original paintings. His time on Orcas Island with his wife, Jan, and their dogs provided inspiration from the island’s picturesque backroads.
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