Douglas Robertson - 0117

Artist - Bend, Oregon USA

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New Paintings

Bridging Cultures

The American mythology surrounding western expansion during the 19th century in the United States continues to influence our present day society. That eras “radical individual” is broadly revered as someone who can defend themselves & get things done.  They are depicted as someone who will take what they want behind the barrel of a gun if necessary. These themes are continuously reinforced through the Western film genre.  Depictions of settlers moving West doing whatever needs to be done to protect their family, homestead, or town.  Out of these stories the legend of the Noble Gunslinger arose. The Noble Gunslinger remains an essential seductive American fantasy regardless of ones background or political leaning.

The majority of my new paintings are part of my body of work called Bridging Cultures.  They explores these American myths.  The compositions employ the use of common Western imagery that is appealing to most Americans.  They are created using the modern applications of spray paint & stencils. By merging the old & the new I hope my work appeals to both traditional & modern art lovers.  I hope they are a bridge to new conversations about art & the current American cultural experiment.

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  • Cowboy Portrait #1
  • Cowboy Portrait #2
  • Cowboy Portrait #3
  • Cowboy Portrait #4
  • Cowboy Portrait #5
  • Cowboy Protrait #6
  • Cowboy Protrait #7
  • Two Cowboys
  • Cowgirl #6
  • Cowgirl #2
  • Cowgirl #4
  • Cowgirl #3
  • Cowgirl #5
  • Cowboy #5
  • Cowboy #3
  • Cowboy #4
  • Revolvers
  • Revolver #2
  • Revolver #1
  • 4 Revolvers
  • Calf Ropping Cowboy
  • Bull Rider #2
  • Rearing Cowgirl
  • Bucking Bronco
  • Barrel Racer
  • Bull Rider #1
  • Cowgirl Ghost
  • Cowboy Ghost #1
  • Cowboy Ghost #2
  • Cowboy Ghosts Together
  • Ghost Horse #2
  • Ghost Horse #1
  • Tall Ship #1
  • Tall Ship #2
  • Tall Ship #3
  • Tall Ship #4
  • Tall Ship #5
  • Layered Flowers #1
  • Layered Flowers #2
  • Layered Flowers #3
  • Layered Flowers #4
  • Layered Flowers #5
  • Layered Flowers #6
  • Watching #1
  • Watching #2
  • Watching #3
  • Watching #4
  • Veda 2018
  • Self Portrait 2018
  • Veda 2017
  • Self Portrait 2017
  • Cowboy Portrait #1

    Cowboy Portrait #1

    36" by 36" On Canvas 2018

  • Cowboy Portrait #2

    Cowboy Portrait #2

    36" by 36" On Canvas 2018

  • Cowboy Portrait #3

    Cowboy Portrait #3

    36" by 36" On Canvas 2018

  • Cowboy Portrait #4

    Cowboy Portrait #4

    24" by 24" On Canvas 2018

  • Cowboy Portrait #5

    Cowboy Portrait #5

    24" by 24" On Canvas 2018

  • Cowboy Protrait #6

    Cowboy Protrait #6

    24" by 24" On Canvas 2018

  • Cowboy Protrait #7

    Cowboy Protrait #7

    24" by 24" On Canvas 2018

  • Two Cowboys

    Two Cowboys

    48" by 36" On Canvas 2018

  • Cowgirl #6

    Cowgirl #6

    60" by 48" On Canvas 2018

  • Cowgirl #2

    Cowgirl #2

    48" by 48" On Canvas 2018

  • Cowgirl #4

    Cowgirl #4

    48" by 48" On Canvas 2018

  • Cowgirl #3

    Cowgirl #3

    48" by 48" On Canvas 2018

  • Cowgirl #5

    Cowgirl #5

    48" by 48" On Canvas 2018

  • Cowboy #5

    Cowboy #5

    48" by 48" On Canvas 2018

  • Cowboy #3

    Cowboy #3

    48" by 48" On Canvas 2018

  • Cowboy #4

    Cowboy #4

    48" by 48" On Canvas 2018

  • Revolvers

    Revolvers

    60" by 48" On Canvas 2018

  • Revolver #2

    Revolver #2

    48" by 30" on canvas 2018

  • Revolver #1

    Revolver #1

    48" by 30" on canvas 2018

  • 4 Revolvers

    4 Revolvers

    30" by 48" on canvas 2018

  • Calf Ropping Cowboy

    Calf Ropping Cowboy

    48" by 48" On Canvas 2018

  • Bull Rider #2

    Bull Rider #2

    48" by 48" On Canvas 2018

  • Rearing Cowgirl

    Rearing Cowgirl

    48" by 48" On Canvas 2018

  • Bucking Bronco

    Bucking Bronco

    48" by 48" On Canvas 2018

  • Barrel Racer

    Barrel Racer

    48" by 48" On Canvas 2018

  • Bull Rider #1

    Bull Rider #1

    30" by 48" On Canvas 2018

  • Cowgirl Ghost

    Cowgirl Ghost

    48" by 48" On Canvas 2017

  • Cowboy Ghost #1

    Cowboy Ghost #1

    48" by 48" On Canvas 2017

  • Cowboy Ghost #2

    Cowboy Ghost #2

    48" by 48" On Canvas 2017

  • Cowboy Ghosts Together

    Cowboy Ghosts Together

    48" by 48" On Canvas 2017

  • Ghost Horse #2

    Ghost Horse #2

    60" by 48" On canvas 2017

  • Ghost Horse #1

    Ghost Horse #1

    60" by 48" On canvas 2017

  • Tall Ship #1

    Tall Ship #1

    36" by 36" On canvas 2018

  • Tall Ship #2

    Tall Ship #2

    36" by 36" On canvas 2018

  • Tall Ship #3

    Tall Ship #3

    36" by 36" On canvas 2018

  • Tall Ship #4

    Tall Ship #4

    36" by 36" On canvas 2018

  • Tall Ship #5

    Tall Ship #5

    36" by 36" On canvas 2018

  • Layered Flowers #1

    Layered Flowers #1

    24" by 24" On Canvas 2018

  • Layered Flowers #2

    Layered Flowers #2

    24" by 24" On Canvas 2018

  • Layered Flowers #3

    Layered Flowers #3

    24" by 24" On Canvas 2018

  • Layered Flowers #4

    Layered Flowers #4

    24" by 24" On Canvas 2018

  • Layered Flowers #5

    Layered Flowers #5

    24" by 24" On Canvas 2018

  • Layered Flowers #6

    Layered Flowers #6

    24" by 24" On Canvas 2018

  • Watching #1

    Watching #1

    12" by 12" On Canvas 2018

  • Watching #2

    Watching #2

    12" by 12" On Canvas 2018

  • Watching #3

    Watching #3

    12" by 12" On Canvas 2018

  • Watching #4

    Watching #4

    12" by 12" On Canvas 2018

  • Veda 2018

    Veda 2018

    48" by 48" On Canvas 2018

  • Self Portrait 2018

    Self Portrait 2018

    48" by 48" On Canvas 2018

  • Veda 2017

    Veda 2017

    60" by 48" On Canvas 2017

  • Self Portrait 2017

    Self Portrait 2017

    60" by 48" On Canvas 2017

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