6x24 inches
acrylic, watercolor paper, kraft paper on stained maple panel
$495

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 a 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. Their equipment has advanced technologically throughout the centuries with more modern development coming in the form of side-by-side 4x4 vehicles, which puts the modern cowboy behind the wheel rather than atop a horse.

The Cowboy IV was created with acrylic paint, and 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.