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Wes studie

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oil on cancas

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james t richardson

very proud looking indian 5***** regards james

6 months ago

shhightower

thank you so much James

6 months

Wow Shhightower...what a great painting...so much character and personality in the face and posture.Just love the colours too.A wonderful,wonderful painting.Love it.k8

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much K8

6 months

Sandy

Awesome portrait, great use of color, and texture, very chiesled, strong, noble, native american. Love it.

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

varvara

Very expressive character! Great color palette!

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

Ed Kane

Fabulous, love the expression and the atmosphere created.

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much Ed

6 months

Luis Nogueira

Dear Steve, plus a magnificent portrait of a Native American, proud expression, typical destabilizing native with a good texture. Good job

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

Kostas Koutsoukanidis

Excellent brushwork and texture, I like very much the serious and noble look of your figure. Bravo Steve!

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much Kostas

6 months

Paula Kerr

Beautiful depiction Steve. Proud and Strong. xxx Paula

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

Carol 2

you have captured the indian strength and tenacity. excellent portrayal.

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

Ankica

What a meaningful face of this so realistic portrait for Indian! Love this strong look and expression in the eyes!WOW!The mouth are full with energy for important decision! Is this White hours,my dear friend?Wonderful painting! Love the details very much!Bravo! Excellent piece!Best for you,Ankica

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

daniel perkowski

Hi, I'm the administrator for the group Expression of Life

, and I'd love you to add this picture to the group.

great work Steve 5* (accepted)

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

darlene

Very nice, subtle yet strong. d

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

Nalini (Adhishray)

Even if you draw one line that is so mastrful,Steve! Just love all kinds of your work! many many stars!

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

Steven A Bove

Once again as you approach the canvas the great style and application of your brushwork is just great. The gesture and composition well placed. Geez can I get some portrait lessons?

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much Steven

6 months

Katerina Pyatakova

Absolutely great!

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

demeter gui

Excellent work!

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

Beryl Stewart

I am a fan of the actor...beautiful portrait you have captured his proud defiant expression we see on the screen.

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much Beryl

6 months

Armando Salas

Fantastic portrait of a proud man.

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

Ann Ford

Love this portrait. You have captured the wisdom of this old soul.

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

Filosoho

Love it!! :)
...and love his dignity. :)

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

T.A.S.

Well done Steve!

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much T.A.S

6 months

jolign

I love this work very much. Great brush work and palette, very expressive portrait.I am impressed.Proud, lofty stature

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

Daisy Dantas

Strong face expression, well done my friend !

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

Rob Heath

Hi Steve. Great expression and good use of limited colour palette. Bravo!

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

Gerard.J. Kramer

A great look on his face.Well done Steve.

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

Robert Hadfield

Very nice painting.

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

Isaura

Another wonderful Indian. Love it. My 5***** and all the best to you. Take care, my friend. Isaura

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

shane vanderver

great job love the color

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much Shane

6 months

Maree Jolleau

WOW Steve. What a powerful image of this indian. Love the up aspect and the warm colours give him such strength.
regards maree

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

Priscilla M Norris

Beautiful proud work of art, love your study, masterfully done. 5*****

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

roger jones

One powerful picture Steve. Roger

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

Charleen Morris

Excellent colours, and technique, great strong human expression - masculine. Well Done! 5*******

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

Pam fox

Fantastic portrait. Lovely skin tones and love your brushstrokes. Strong character showing expression. 5 stars many many many times. Pam:)

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

MuralMan

This painting is bold Steve... using all the space and very nice texture to it. As I understand it, Wes (one of our beloved sons here in Oklahoma) plays a part in Avatar, which I've not seen yet. The guy seems to be in the biggest and best doesn't he? Well for sure, you depicted him here - the proud Indian brave... perhpas from Dances With Wolves or Last of the Mohicans portrayals. ^5s

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

mac 08

boy Steve this has the wow factor for shore. The colours the technique and your profeshionlisum just shine through. wow what more can I say, bravo my dear friend and I hope you are all well
best regards Ricky

6 months

Maureen Grantham

Oh, the arrogance, such a proud man. Really good portrait.

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

Tereza Haylings

You really captured his bearing in this picture. Lovely and moving.

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

Carol Haines

Lovely expressive portrait.

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

joyce vitek

one of my favorite actors. well done steve! this looks just like him! 5* - joyce

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

Raymond Wunna

lovely native american paing Steve Well done.

6 months

shhightower

Hey Raymond how are you thank you so much

6 months

Nigel Mc Clements

love this style of portrait

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

Chrisann

Steve~ Your portrait has excellent face features with perfect tone colors and then all you did surrounding your portrait. This is really top of the line work! 5** :) Bravo

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

C. J. Rueb

Wow - what strength! I think this is a wonderful picture. Great job. Be blessed.

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

constantin

pure art!

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

Michael

Excellent study of soldier, wonderful expression in his posture! Absolutely fabulous composition, Steve, great color palette! Love it! 5++++++
Kind regards, M.

6 months

shhightower

thank you so much

6 months

Kerry Wembridge/Ziernicki

This man looks very proud and formidable. Awesome portrait Steve. I love the earthy tones too. All round an amazing work. 5***** Kerry

6 months

shhightower

thank you very much

6 months

19seventy

A painting with great character, congratulations.
Compliments,
Borda D´agua

6 months

Doris Billing

Very well done ,Steve,,,he looks very proud, indeed! 5***** Sincerely, Doris

6 months

Loretta Lytle

just awesome, such a proud look, and great flesh tones 5*

6 months

Geoffrey Gaskell

Everything a portrait should be.

6 months

Romuald KOSINA

Nice brush work!!!
Romek

6 months

mac 08

vry good work steve

1 month

Imagio (Bernie)

Has a spiritual feel to this..

1 month

Jason Zara (Zeal)

Hi there Tower! Haven't heard of you for while.
GReat painting as always with his brave comtemplating stance.
Take care and kind regards,

Zeal.

1 month

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Born in Tulsa Oklahoma 1949, started painting at an early age, with no formal training. Hightower works in oil, acrylic, ink, watercolor, and pencil. In addition to his Western work, he has created a series of oil paintings, illustrations to the Old and New Testaments. He and his wife Teresa installed these paintings on a rotating basis in churches in their home area, free of charge.
I also played drums professionaly for 33 years. Played the Dallas Ft. Worth area, Houston, Waco and all over Oklahoma, Started playing in Arizona at age 14, in "64 we cut 4 singles on the Pride label. Worked with Charlie Pride, Johnnie Lee Wills, Billy Parker, at Cain's Ballroom, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
I produce a line of artist signed lodge furniture and accessories since 1979 to present date, I have it on a myspace site, please feel free to add me.
Hightower is a documented artist in the library of The Philbrook Museum of Art, Tulsa Oklahoma you can email crazydrumer53@yahoo.com and my myspace site is www.myspace.com/artman60

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