Discovering Great Artists-CM Russell

Here is a little about CM Russell:

Charles Marion Russell (1864-1926) was many things: consummate Westerner, historian, advocate of the Northern Plains Indians, cowboy, outdoorsman, writer, philosopher, environmentalist, conservationist, and not least, artist. Born in St. Louis, Russell dreamed of being a cowboy, living the exciting life of men on the range. Russell came to the Judith Basin of Montana in 1880 a few days after his 16th birthday. Working briefly tending sheep, he realized that his dreams of the West were not to be fulfilled in this manner. He soon teamed up with a local hunter, Jake Hoover, with whom he spent two years sharing a cabin on the South Fork of the Judith River. Shortly thereafter, Russell became a night wrangler for the Judith Basin Roundup.

This was exactly what Russell the child had dreamed of, and what Russell the adult wanted and needed. It gave him time to observe the cowboys at work during the day, and to sketch and document all the activities and excitement of the cow camp. He continued to work as a cowboy and wrangler for 11 years before retiring to become a full-time artist.

http://cmrussell.org/about/about-charles-m-russell

Two weeks ago a friend of mine and I started a Art Co-op for the summer. This week we studied CM Russell and then watch the sunset on the Internet because that's what CM Russell was famous for in his paintings also for the Wild West. 

D Man starts off by painting his background. It's amazing how both of our children did different sun sets. 

Ducky painting her beautiful back ground. 

Then they cut out pieces for a silhouette. 

Thinking Ducky:)

Ducky finished Art work. 

We also put the scripture on our art.

Ephesians 4:26-27

In your anger do not sin”^[a]: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, ²⁷ and do not give the devil a foothold.

D Man's finished Art Work

In your anger do not sin”^[a]: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, ²⁷ and do not give the devil a foothold.

Great verse for this painting. Thank You Suzy:)

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