Art of the Old West Gallery - Joe Watkins - Work/Style/Technique - I use wild turkey feathers which I wrap or embellish with various other types of feathers such as pheasant, guini, partridge, peacock, etc. to create the effect I am looking for in a particular piece. After the feathers are glued down to a piece of mat board with a combination of commercial glue and a glue gun, I spray them with an acrylic sealer to enable them to take acrylic paint. I manufacture a mylar template from sketches I have made of either wildlife or native american subjects. I use the template as a stencil for placement on the feather, and once I have the outline I then render the image.Once the image is rendered, I hand cut the mat individually for each feather and insert something that realates to the subject, such as an arrowhead for native american, a resin talon for an eagle, antler tip for a deer, etc...After I cut the mat, I use foamcore strips and 3m foam tape to creat depth between the mats to accomidate the artifact and the feather and frame it in a "shadow box" style frame.The only parts that I do not work on or make are the frames and items (resin claws, arrowheads, etc...). - Bio - I have been a full time artist for the last 12 years, prior to that time I studied under several artists in both europe and the united states, completed a career as an illustrator/artist in the United States Air Force, and "dabbled" in the field of fine art for many years.My artwork is in collections throughout the world. Among the owners of my work are Sir Harry Tuzo, former aide de camp to queen Elizabeth, Mr. Gregory "pappy" Boington, Former secretary of state Alexander Haig, and The Konigsbacher breweries in Germany. I am a member of the western art association.My works are regularly purchased by foundations such as the rocky mountain elk foundation, rocky mountain mule deer foundation, ducks unlimited, and pheasants forever.

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Joe Watkins

- Work/Style/Technique -

I use wild turkey feathers which I wrap or embellish with various other types of feathers such as pheasant, guini, partridge, peacock, etc. to create the effect I am looking for in a particular piece.

After the feathers are glued down to a piece of mat board with a combination of commercial glue and a glue gun, I spray them with an acrylic sealer to enable them to take acrylic paint.

I manufacture a mylar template from sketches I have made of either wildlife or native american subjects. I use the template as a stencil for placement on the feather, and once I have the outline I then render the image.

Once the image is rendered, I hand cut the mat individually for each feather and insert something that realates to the subject, such as an arrowhead for native american, a resin talon for an eagle, antler tip for a deer, etc...

After I cut the mat, I use foamcore strips and 3m foam tape to creat depth between the mats to accomidate the artifact and the feather and frame it in a "shadow box" style frame.

The only parts that I do not work on or make are the frames and items (resin claws, arrowheads, etc...).

- Bio -

I have been a full time artist for the last 12 years, prior to that time I studied under several artists in both europe and the united states, completed a career as an illustrator/artist in the United States Air Force, and "dabbled" in the field of fine art for many years.

My artwork is in collections throughout the world. Among the owners of my work are Sir Harry Tuzo, former aide de camp to queen Elizabeth, Mr. Gregory "pappy" Boington, Former secretary of state Alexander Haig, and The Konigsbacher breweries in Germany. I am a member of the western art association.

My works are regularly purchased by foundations such as the rocky mountain elk foundation, rocky mountain mule deer foundation, ducks unlimited, and pheasants forever.

Joe Watkins

www.jwatkins-art.com

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Team Ropers
Acrylic on Wild Turkey Tail Feathers Embellished with Reeves and Ringneck Pheasant Feathers
Hand Cut 3D Custom Mat with Rowel inset.
Comes with Rolled Oak Shadow Box Style Frame.
10 x 15 inches
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- $200.00
- In stock
Red Fox

Acrylic on Wild Turkey Pre Tail Feather with Ringneck, Landy Amhurst, and Reeves Pheasant Feather Embellishments

Hand Cut 3D Mat
Rolled Oak Shadow Box Style Frame
8 x 12 inches

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- $100.00
- In stock
Guardian Spirit

Acrylic on Wild Turkey. Peacock, Ringneck Pheasant and Wood Duck Feathers.

Hand Cut 3D Blue Core Mat with Large Mahogany Obsidian Spear Point by Utah Flint Knapper Bo Earls.

Weathered Custom Barnwood Frame
30 x 40 inches
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- $1600.00
- In stock
High Meadows

Acrylic on Wild Turkey Tail Feathers
Hand Cut 3D Mat with Arrowhead in Shadow Box Style
Rolled Oak Frame
8 x 16 inches
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- $175.00
- In stock
Wolf Spirit

Acrylic on Wild Turkey Tail Feathers and Ringneck Pheasant Feather Embellishments
Hand Cut 3D Mat and Replica Wolf Claw inset
Rolled Oak Shadow Box Style Frame
8 x 16 inches
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- $175.00
- In stock
Keep Your Distance
Acrylic on Wild Turkey Tail Feathers
Hand Cut 3D mat with replica bear claw
Rolled Oak Shadow Box Style Frame
10 x 15 inches
Free Shipping
- $185.00
- In stock
Ever Watchful

Acrylic on Wild Turkey Tail Feathers
Hand Cut 3D Mat with Arrowhead inset
Rolled Oak Shadow Box Style Frame
8 x 16 inches
Free Shipping
- $175.00
- In stock
SOLD Golden Glare

Acrylic on Wild Turkey Tail Feathers
Hand Cut 3D Mat and Replica Eagle Talon Inset
Rolled Oak Shadow Box Style Frame
8 x 16 inches
Free Shipping
- $175.00
- Sold
Call to Battle
Acrylic on Wild Turkey Tail Feathers with Reeves and Ringneck Pheasant Feather Embellishments
Hand Cut 3D Mat and Replica Elk Ivory inset
Rolled Oak Shadow Box Style Frame
10 x 15 inches
Free Shipping
- $185.00
- In stock
Drifters

Acrylic on Wild Turkey Breast Feathers and Reeves Pheasant Feathers
Hand Cut 3D Mat with Tiger Eye Stone inset
Custom Matching Frame
14 x 28 inches
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- $950.00
- In stock
Arctic Nights
Acrylic on Wild Turkey Breast Feathers, Reeves and Lady Amhurst Pheasant Feathers.
Hand cut custom 3D "wolf head" mat obsidian arrowhead by Bo Earls.
Comes with Custom Frame
20 x 36 inches
Free Shipping
- $1200.00
- In stock
Paint Horse

Acrylic on Wild Turkey Tail Feather with Ringneck and Lady Amhurst Feather Embellishments.
Hand Cut Custom Mat and Barnwood Frame
8 x 10 inches
Free Shipping
- $75.00
- In stock
Polar Bear

Acrylic on Blue Macaw Feather with Peacock, Reeves and Lady Amhurst Feather Embellishments
Hand Cut Custom Mat with Barnwood Frame.
8 x 10 inches
Free Shipping
- $75.00
- In stock
Bull Elk

Acrylic on Wild Turkey Wing Feather, with Ringneck, and Lady Amhurst Pheasant Feather Embellishments
Hand Cut Custom Mat with Barnwood Frame
8 x 10 inches
Free Shipping
- $75.00
- In stock
On the Alert
Acrylic on Wild Turkey Tail Feather, with Ringneck Pheasant Embellishments.
Hand Cut 3D Custom Mat with Arrowhead Inset.
Comes with Rolled Oak Shadow Box Style Frame.
8 x 16 inches
Free Shipping
- $175.00
- In stock
Wolf

Acrylic on Royal Palm Turkey Feather, with Guini Hen and Peacock Embellishments,
Hand Cut Custom Mat. Comes with Barnwood Frame.
8 x 10 inches
Free Shipping
- $75.00
- In stock

Artist Statement

For as long as I can remember I have wanted to make a living as a fine artist. Two decades as an illustrator in the Air Force helped me make the transition from commercial work to creating my own works of art. I consider myself very fortunate to be able to create my art full time and it gives me great satisfaction whenever someone likes it enough to add my works to their collection.

North american wildlife and native american themes are recurring subjects in my work. I strive to capture the beauty and mystery of the wild places and times past. I find that I can make a connection with the viewer and convey those themes by using natural elements and in the unique way I render the subject, carve the mating and present the piece.

My work continues to evolve on an almost daily basis, and my fascination with the design and presentation is a major part of what drives me. Currently my work is becoming larger and more intricate, it is always a challange to let my ideas go and follow them.

- Prior show information -

Some of the shows I have participated in include:

- The Death Valley 49eer's encampment art show (invitational)

- Estes Park Colorado memorial day art show (invitational)

- Fountain Hills great fair, Fountain hills, Az.

- Indian wells art festival, Palm Springs, California

- Art at the pavillions, thunderbird artists, Scottsdale, Az.

- Rock ledge ranch art show, Colorado Springs, Co.

- St George arts festival, St. George, Ut

- Gasparilla arts festival, Tampa Fl.

- Colorado indian market, Denver, Colorado

- Wildlife and Western art show, Spokane, washington

- Jay Contway and Friends art show, Great Falls, Montana

- Kansas Indian Market, Overland Park, Kansas

- The Ellensburg International Art Show and Auction

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ID 83402
ph: 208-680-0038
nikki@artoftheoldwest.com

Art of the

Old West Gallery

Joe Watkins

Team Ropers

Red Fox

Guardian Spirit

High Meadows

Wolf Spirit

Keep Your Distance

Ever Watchful

SOLD Golden Glare

Call to Battle

Drifters

Arctic Nights

Paint Horse

Polar Bear

Bull Elk

On the Alert

Wolf