by Don Woodard | Jul 7, 2022 | Blog, Story Behind the Artwork
At the end of May, we celebrated Memorial Day. It is a special holiday for many reasons, but it always makes me appreciate the opportunities that I have been presented with during my career, first as an exhibit designer and builder, and second as an artist. Then, I...
by Don Woodard | Jun 21, 2022 | Art Studio & Gallery Events, Blog, Exhibitions
Here is the official press release from the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, WY. My artwork, Big Horn View, has been selected to be part of the exhibition! – Don. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2022 National Museum of Wildlife Art to Exhibit Above...
by Don Woodard | Mar 19, 2022 | Blog, Story Behind the Artwork
Here’s an interesting Story Behind the Artwork! Did you know that the Popeye character was modeled after a real-life person? So was Olive Oyl. Popeye’s real name was Frank “Rocky” Fiegel. He was born in 1868 in Poland but immigrated to the...
by Don Woodard | Feb 9, 2022 | Blog
Well, Packhorse Rodeo is finally finished! It is one of the more complex artworks that I have created in the past two years. This is a mixed media, bas relief artwork, and if you look closely, you will see that the horses are tied together with a rope. The horse in...
by Don Woodard | Dec 15, 2021 | Blog, New artwork
Today, I’m sharing the story behind the artwork in progress, Packhorse Rodeo, and a bit about my technique. You may recall a summer ago that I was involved in helping pack four gentlemen into a remote wilderness camp. They were going to spend the week fishing...
by Don Woodard | Nov 9, 2021 | Art Studio & Gallery Events, Blog
October was a busy month moving into both my new art studio and setting up the new Life in the West Art Gallery, now open. I am very happy to be a part of this new and exciting venture. Life in the West Art Gallery will be representing my art and the art of local and...
