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Wild Bill Hickok

$ 55.00

Make your selection from the drop-down menu. 12" x 16" (approx) S&N Paper Print 7.25" x 10.5" S&N Paper Print

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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.

Dimensions: 10.5" H x 7.25" W

Edition of 250. Make your size selection from the drop-down menu. 

Original is available. $600.00

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Over The Great Divide

$ 75.00

Make your selection from the drop-down menu. 18" x 24" S&N Paper Print 18" x 24" S&N Giclee Print 12" x 16" (approx) S&N Paper Print 12" x 16" (approx) S&N Giclee Print

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The title of Denny's newest piece is "Over The Great Divide." For those who don't know, the Continental or the "Great Divide" in the Americas is the line that divides the flow of water between the Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean. Rain or snow that drains on the east side of the Continental Divide flows toward the Atlantic Ocean while precipitation on the west side drains and flows toward the Pacific Ocean. The continental divide runs from northwestern Canada along the crest of the Rocky Mountains to New Mexico. Then, it follows the crest of Mexico's Sierra Madre Occidental. In South America, the Continental Divide lies along the Andes.

The "Great Divide" runs from the north though the center of Yellowstone National Park and right atop these massive mountains that I have behind Sheldon and his horse. The "Tetons" were named by the early French fur traders that thought when they first saw them that they reminded them of womens' breasts! Thus the name, "Grand Tetons!" The Tetons rise 13,770 feet above sea level from the valley floor which is already 6,530 feet above sea level. The piece is traditional oils on "museum-grade" Masonite.

Dimensions: 24" H x 18" W

Edition of 250. Make your size selection from the drop-down menu. 

Original is available. $7000.00

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Jesus is Coming - The Circuit Rider

$ 75.00

Make your selection from the drop-down menu. 18" x 24" S&N Paper Print 18" x 24" S&N Giclee Print 12" x 16" (approx) S&N Paper Print 12" x 16" (approx) S&N Giclee Print

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A "circuit," nowadays is called a "charge," was a geographical area that encompassed two or more local churches. Local Methodist pastors would met with their bishops annually for appointment to either a new circuit or remain at the same one, most often they were moved to another circuit. Once a pastor was assigned a circuit, it was his responsibility to visit each church in his charge at least once a year in addition to possibly erecting new churches. Because of the long distance between churches, the preachers would ride on horseback. They were called "circuit riders" or "saddlebag preachers." They traveled with few possessions, carrying only what would fit in their saddlebags. They traveled through wilderness and villages, they preached every day at any place available such as peoples' cabins, courthouses, fields, meeting houses, later, even basements and street corners. Unlike preachers of settled denominations, Methodist preachers were always on the move (most circuits were so large that it would take 5 to 6 weeks to cover their assignment). This is what boosted Methodism into the largest Protestant denomination at the time; bringing the church to the common people.

Denny's model for this painting was the first rider out in the 2006 Annual Mountain Man Rendezvous in Pinedale Wyoming. He was so striking and stood out from all the other actors as he approached on a beautiful "Blue Roan." The horse appeared to be all black (actually black hair with silver mixed in) that matched the man's all black regalia from hat to boots. The man just blew Denny away! Denny turned to Leigh and made the quick statement, "that preacher is a painting for sure." The man even nodded at them as if he knew on his last ride by them. After the event they announced that most of the actors would be available for photographs. Denny made a beeline straight over to the man. It was spitting rain the whole time and the sky looked like it would open anytime. After an introduction, the rain stopped but the grey sky remained. The man was so gracious to pose in whatever position asked of him. As Denny directed the shots, he asked him to look back over his right shoulder. The photographer's reaction to the two-second preview in her camera's preview screen confirmed it was going to be "the shot."

It wasn't until weeks later that the title came to Denny while listening to Don Henley of the Eagles singing the lyrics to "The Last Resort." The spiritual song is about the settlers moving across the plains seeking and praying for the next "paradise." Denny was studying the photograph of the circuit preacher as the song played. It was at that moment that it hit him. There was a reason that he had asked for the "look over the shoulder." The title came to him suddenly like a revelation.

Proudly presented to you, Festus Krause of Cora, Wyoming. Festus was playing the part the famous "Marcus Wittman," circa 1860-1870 "Circuit Rider." Festus was actually a rancher and worked the oil fields outside of Pinedale, Wyoming at that time. Festus was a "class-act." Even though he was not a "real" preacher, he is a man to be well respected.

Medium is traditional oils on "Clayboard," gesso-coated Masonite.

Dimensions: 24" H x 18" W

Edition of 150. Make your size selection from the drop-down menu. 

Original has been SOLD.

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