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Dixon Rocks
One of my favorite working vacations was staying at the Maynard Dixon cabin and art studio in Mount Carmel, Utah, in September of 2017. I finished my book on Wild Bill in the rock-sided studio’s great room. You can stay there as well and I highly recommend it. I have also made a few runs at Maynard and his geometric style myself.
— Photo and Artwork by Bob Boze Bell —
Idaho Bill
The truth behind the legend of Barney “Idaho Bill” Pearson.
A Match Made in Paris
Famed French artist Rosa Bonheur’s fascination with Buffalo Bill and his Wild West inspired a friendship and artwork for the ages.
What History Has Taught Me: Sherry Blanchard Stuart
Sherry Blanchard Stuart is an award-winning artist and recipient of a BFA degree from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Sherry is listed in...
Western Art Treasure Trove
For collectors and aficionados of Western art and Western art books, the publishing year of 2019 is shaping up to be one of the best.
St. Joseph, Missouri
History is alive in the historic home of the Pony Express and Jesse James.
The Controversial Commodore
Commodore Perry Owens’ tenure at Apache County, AT sheriff was brief and controversial. Multiple jail breaks raised questions about his abilities....
Following Arkansas’ Trail of True Grit
Two centuries of Old West Heritage awaits discovery across the Natural State.
A Bad Boss
Commodore Perry Owens—as sheriff of Apache County, Arizona Territory—had a reputation as a deadly man. But he was also known as a bad boss. Less...
Guns Ablaze
Review of Terrence McCauley’s Dark Territory.
A Very Dangerous Man
Commodore Perry Owens already had a reputation as a dangerous man by the time he put on a badge in 1887. He claimed he killed 14 rustlers as a stock...