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* Spurs 'n Chaps *

* Spurs 'n Chaps *

Silver K Cafe

Johnson City, Texas

21 July 2008

Jim Baines

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In his paintings, Nelson Boren wants to portray a glimpse rather than the whole story. This allows the viewer to participate with the painting by completing the vignette any way he or she feels. As one completes the painting in the minds eye, each piece will hopefully arouse nostalgic memories of grandpa's time on the farm, the smell of the ranch while growing up, or even a self portrait.

He especially enjoys capturing the weathered look of old leather and rusty spurs. He sees American history in these elements of cowboy life and is doing his part to preserve a piece of history.

Born in Tempe, Arizona, and graduating from Arizona State University with an architectural degree cum laude, Nelson currently hails from Sandpoint, Idaho. His work has been featured in a variety of publications including Southwest Art, Art of the West, Art Talk, Leading the West: 100 Contemporary Painters and Sculptures and New Westers: The West in Contemporary American Culture. He has exhibited throughout the U.S. and has work in the permanent collections of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Minnesota Vikings, the Coca-Cola Company, and the Museum of Nebraska Art.

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July 24, 2008

Amanda O. Cannon

This is simply outstanding. I know that the painting has to be amazing! Thank you for sharing your art work of this fine art work......And thanks for the detailed description

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July 24, 2008

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WoW, this is very lovely, Jim, great monotone image you have here.

Dominick

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July 24, 2008

Georgeina M. Mckinney

I love this image. It does give me a chance to finish the story for myself .... of playtime as a child on my grandparents farm. Thanks for that. :)

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July 24, 2008

Michelle Alton

Exquisite rendition and spot-on photographic perfection. Your eye for a heart-string tugging bit of nostalgia cannot be beat. And your technical knowledge and camera control are matched only by the wonder of this photo's composition.
Michelle

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July 24, 2008

Lynn M. Whitt

Absolutely amazing....

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July 24, 2008

Mike Clime

Excellent capture, Jim!

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July 24, 2008

Tammy Espino

Outstanding~

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July 24, 2008

Steve J. Schoolcraft

I agree, outstanding Jim!

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July 26, 2008

Sue Marshall

Fantastic capture Jim!!!

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July 27, 2008

Susan Heath

Spectacular image, Jim! Wonderful composition and perspective.

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July 28, 2008

Tammy Espino

Congrast on your finalist :)