Prix de West and the Painting that Broke My Hip

"Though Storms Encompass Me" (30x30) SOLD

This year will be my third time in the Prix de West (and first time as a regular member). I am so grateful to be included in this most prestigious western art show at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City!

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"Riders at Eventide" (42x50) SOLD

This painting, "Riders at Eventide" is the second version of this composition; I wasn't satisfied with the first (and slightly smaller) version, so I decided to stretch a new canvas and try again... In the meantime I had somehow hurt my left foot and was favoring it while crouching on the floor and putting all my weight on my right leg. As I worked in this odd position, bending, crouching, kneeling, I knew I was slowly straining the muscle in my thigh -- by the time I finished I knew something was wrong, and a week or so later was diagnosed with a pulled muscle with possible nerve damage...

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Well, the fun didn't stop there; my leg not only hurt to walk on but became incredibly weak requiring me to use a cane to move about. One night while going up the stairs the cane slipped off a step and I fell with ALL my weight crashing directly down on top of my hip! Laying at the bottom of the stairs I knew it was bad (and don't remember feeling that level of pain in a long time)...!

 

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The result this time was a broken femur; in fact my femur not only broke, but actually bent down at the top from the extreme impact. The only good thing was I had shipped off these three paintings to the framer just 2 days before the accident on the stairs~

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At any rate, I had to have emergency full-hip replacement surgery. Since April I have had some uninterrupted time to heal from the operation with physical therapy, but my leg muscle and nerve is still somewhat weak causing me to rely on that cane a while longer... Perhaps this will give me some advantage at the airport as they usually let the "physically challenged" board first~

 

"I Turned To Listen" (16x20) SOLD

Best of all, I won't have to miss this important show -- I'll get to see some incredible art and meet the amazing artists and collectors who make it all happen! In the meantime I'll continue my physical therapy and look forward to when I no longer need this cane (but I do have to accept the fact that my skateboarding days are permanently behind me :(

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Oh well -- it could've been A LOT worse, so I am grateful for the doctors, nurses, family and friends who have helped me thru and continue to encourage me. Thank God it was just a hip and not my right hand! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy New Year at the Autry Museum!

 

"On Our Way" (25x28) o/c SOLD

 

 

The 2022 Masters of the American West exhibition opens February 12th at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles. The art sale weekend and reception takes place February 26th.  This will be my fourth year in the show and I'm looking forward to taking my family with me and also celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary! 

 

Wishing you all a Happier and Healthier year in 2022!

 

 

"Pink Desert Glow" (Miniature category 12x10) o/p SOLD

 

"This Land Is Your Land" (40x40) o/c SOLD

 

"Lavender Sage" (30x30) o/c SOLD

 

"Desert Rambler" (30x30) o/c SOLD

New paintings just shipped to Astoria Fine Art in Jackson Hole, WY this week! They've been out of my inventory for awhile, so with their season coming on (and already record numbers of travelers coming thru town) I'm glad to get them some fresh work!

"On Duty" (16x12) o/p SOLD

"Wide Open" (24x24) o/l SOLD

 

"Canyon Twilight" (16x20) o/l SOLD

 

"Palomino" (16x20) oil on linen SOLD

 

 

My new mini solo show, "More To The Picture" will run at Medicine Man Gallery in Tucson, AZ  from February 12th to March 5th,  2021. 

 

"Desert Light and Dark Horse" (12z12) o/p SOLD

 

 

"AZ Cowboy" (13x11) o/p SOLD

 

 

"Buena Vista" (24x24) o/c SOLD

 

    "Split Rock" (20x20) o/p SOLD

These are a few of the paintings that will be in the show depicting Cowboys, Indians and the Southwest Landscape~

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Masters of the American West

 "Land of Enchantment" (44x38) o/c SOLD

These four paintings will be in the Masters of the American West exhibition and sale opening at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles, February 8th, 2020. 

 

 "Cumulus Major" (30x30) o/c SOLD

This will be my second time invited to participate in this prestigious show of some of the best western art in the country! The show will remain up until March 22, 2020... See link below for more information~

 

"Valley of the Shadow" (30x30) o/c SOLD

https://theautry.org/exhibitions/artists/eric-bowman 

 

 "Available Space" (12x14) o/p SOLD

Recent stuff...

 "Curious" (20x24) o/l SOLD

"Ridge Walker" (12x16) o/p SOLD

These two were sold by Astoria Fine Art in Jackson Hole, WY before they even arrived at the gallery -- thank you Greg Fulton and collectors! Their season is well under way, so I will be sending a couple of more up there real soon~

"Fence Walker" (24x24) o/l SOLD

My new solo show, "Under A Desert Sky" will open in Los Angeles at Maxwell Alexander Gallery, May 4th. This will be my third solo show in as many years with 12 new paintings of western and cowboy scenes, primarily in SW desert settings featuring dominating design elements of stylized cloud and land formations. 

Information regarding this show will be up on the Maxwell Alexander website by April 20th with a show preview featured in the May issue of Western Art Collector magazine~

http://www.maxwellalexandergallery.com/

SOLO SHOW coming~

"Time To Go" (12x16 cropped) SOLD

My third solo show with Maxwell Alexander Gallery is coming up quick! I'm still working on finishing up paintings that will be featured, opening May 4th in Los Angeles.  

The show, titled "Under A Desert Sky" will consist of at least 12 new oils of American cowboys in southwestern landscapes -- sizes range from 12x16 up to 34x30.

Masters Of The American West exhibition opening Saturday, Feb 9th!

"Contented In His Work" o/l (24x24) SOLD

I am showing at the Masters of the American West show at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles. Very honored to be invited to into this show and all 4 paintings sold! Exhibition runs thru March 24th. 

"The country’s premier Western art show, the Masters of the American West Art Exhibition and Sale features paintings and sculptures by 64 contemporary, nationally recognized artists. New artists for the 2019 Masters include Eric Bowman, G. Russell Case, and Howard Post, as well as returning artists Nicholas Coleman, Dennis Doheny, and Tim Solliday. Proceeds from Masters support the Autry’s many educational and community outreach programs."

theautry.org/exhibitions/artists/eric-bowman



 

Masters of the American West at the Autry this weekend~

"Seen It All" (30x30) oil on linen SOLD

The Masters of the American West show opens at the Autry Museum this weekend in Los Angeles! I am very honored to be invited to take part this year. I will have 4 paintings in the show which opens February 9th and runs thru March 24th. 

"The country’s premier Western art show, the Masters of the American West Art Exhibition and Sale features paintings and sculptures by 64 contemporary, nationally recognized artists. New artists for the 2019 Masters include Eric Bowman, G. Russell Case, and Howard Post, as well as returning artists Nicholas Coleman, Dennis Doheny, and Tim Solliday. Proceeds from Masters support the Autry’s many educational and community outreach programs."

theautry.org/exhibitions/artists/eric-bowman 

Masters of the American West

"There She Is" (28x28) o/c SOLD

I have been invited to show in the 2019 Masters of the American West exhibition at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles this February...

Though I may not be a "master" I sure am in great company among those who are in this prestigious show, and am extremely honored to be included!

Above is one of four paintings that will be available (will post more soon)!

Show opens tonite in Wyoming!

"Desert Call" (16x20) oil on linen SOLD

"Marmalade Sky" (12x12) o/l SOLD

Our 2-Person show (Jill Soukup & Eric Bowman) opens tonight at Astoria Fine Art in Jackson Hole, WY.  I will have a total of 10 paintings, both western subject and landscapes in this double showcase event~

http://www.astoriafineart.com/artist/286/Eric-Bowman---New-Artist-