James Bama
The distinctive work of James Bama combines tradition with modern realities. In his much-acclaimed studies, Bama shows the contemporary West preserving its traditional culture. His portraits of inhabitants of the plains and mountains capture the true character of the West. Today the paintings of James Bama are part of many prestigious collections. Through his portraits of real people of the new West re-creating their history and heritage, Bama pays homage to the Old West and is renowned in yet another realm of the art world.
Don Walker, Bareback Rider
January 1983
12" x 8"
Limited Edition 1158/1250
Was: $290 - Now 75% Off!
New Price: $72 CAD
"This was my first rodeo painting and I was impressed with the courage it took to be a bronc rider. I depicted my model symbolically, like a modern-day knight, holding his rigging as a knight would have held his helmet.
"I chose my model by hanging around the chutes. The bandaged hand was very storytelling and the dark glasses a very contemporary bit of mystique. My model was a college student who had been a high school wrestler. He assured me he never worried about getting hurt, but was limping badly when he posed for me."
January 1983
12" x 8"
Limited Edition 1158/1250
Was: $290 - Now 75% Off!
New Price: $72 CAD
"This was my first rodeo painting and I was impressed with the courage it took to be a bronc rider. I depicted my model symbolically, like a modern-day knight, holding his rigging as a knight would have held his helmet.
"I chose my model by hanging around the chutes. The bandaged hand was very storytelling and the dark glasses a very contemporary bit of mystique. My model was a college student who had been a high school wrestler. He assured me he never worried about getting hurt, but was limping badly when he posed for me."