12x48 inches
acrylic, watercolor paper, kraft paper on stained maple panel
$1600 | ready to hang

The Jobs of Yesteryear series combines history and surrealism to tell the stories of obsolete jobs. A contemporary glimpse into the past, these mixed media paintings serve as a reminder of a time and stories long forgotten.

This particular Job of Yesteryear mixed media painting features the cowboy. Cowboys tend cattle on ranches all over the world, but this name is mainly given to those who work in North America. They are steeped in traditions and techniques that descend from the Mexican vaqueros and horsemen of Spain. They have always been a rugged and resourceful bunch, using practical means to complete their tasks in all manner of weather and terrain conditions.

The Cowboy III was created with acrylic paint. The long-limbed character was cut from paper and collaged with kraft paper. The Jobs of Yesteryear are thought-provoking conversation pieces that will bring an air of history and whimsy to any room.