CONTRIBUTORS

Artwork by Don Dane
Artist Don Dane contributed several prints to this year's Razorback Roundup in addition to granting us permission to use his original artwork 'Rough Stock' as the theme of this year's catalog.  'Rough Stock' was used as our catalog cover, website home page, post card invitations, a flyer, a poster, and numerous ads in magazines and newspapers.  Two of Don's prints will be auctioned off at the sale, one will be included in a promotional give-a-way, and one will remain on display at the Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center.

Don is a self-taught, traditional artist who likes the realistic style of painting and drawing.  He has become well known for his portrayal of the American west and the cowboy way of life. "I believe it takes a special kind of individual to want to live a cowboy life and I have a growing desire to be a part of portraying images that reflect this through my drawings, paintings and sculpture."

Born in St. Louis, Missouri and raised in the beautiful Ozark hills, Don is, by all accounts, a mid-westerner. His father was a rural Baptist minister and his mother nurtured high moral standards within the family home. Don has carried these same moral standards into his daily life and they are reflected in his art.

Don’s subject matter varies, but he prefers painting subjects that reflect the tradition of the American west, the American cowboy and the rural way of life. Don works from his home/studio located in Olathe, Kansas.  To see more of Don's artwork please visit his website: www.dondanestudio.com

Pictured here is the original pencil print of 'Rough Stock' by Don Dane.  'Rough Stock' is also available as a print from an original oil painting in full color.  Prints of both the pencil and oil versions of 'Rough Stock' are available from Don Dane's website.