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Wes studie by shhightower
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very proud looking indian 5***** regards james
1 month ago
thank you so much James
1 month ago
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
1 month ago
thank you so much K8
1 month ago
Awesome portrait, great use of color, and texture, very chiesled, strong, noble, native american. Love it.
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
Very expressive character! Great color palette!
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
Fabulous, love the expression and the atmosphere created.
1 month ago
thank you so much Ed
1 month ago
Dear Steve, plus a magnificent portrait of a Native American, proud expression, typical destabilizing native with a good texture. Good job
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
Excellent brushwork and texture, I like very much the serious and noble look of your figure. Bravo Steve!
1 month ago
thank you so much Kostas
1 month ago
Beautiful depiction Steve. Proud and Strong. xxx Paula
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
you have captured the indian strength and tenacity. excellent portrayal.
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
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
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
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)
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
Very nice, subtle yet strong. d
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
Even if you draw one line that is so mastrful,Steve! Just love all kinds of your work! many many stars!
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
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?
1 month ago
thank you so much Steven
1 month ago
Absolutely great!
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
Excellent work!
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
I am a fan of the actor...beautiful portrait you have captured his proud defiant expression we see on the screen.
1 month ago
thank you so much Beryl
1 month ago
Fantastic portrait of a proud man.
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
Love this portrait. You have captured the wisdom of this old soul.
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
Love it!! :)
...and love his dignity. :)
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
Well done Steve!
1 month ago
thank you so much T.A.S
1 month ago
I love this work very much. Great brush work and palette, very expressive portrait.I am impressed.Proud, lofty stature
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
Strong face expression, well done my friend !
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
Hi Steve. Great expression and good use of limited colour palette. Bravo!
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
A great look on his face.Well done Steve.
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
Very nice painting.
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
Another wonderful Indian. Love it. My 5***** and all the best to you. Take care, my friend. Isaura
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
great job love the color
1 month ago
thank you so much Shane
1 month ago
WOW Steve. What a powerful image of this indian. Love the up aspect and the warm colours give him such strength.
regards maree
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
Beautiful proud work of art, love your study, masterfully done. 5*****
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
One powerful picture Steve. Roger
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
Excellent colours, and technique, great strong human expression - masculine. Well Done! 5*******
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
Fantastic portrait. Lovely skin tones and love your brushstrokes. Strong character showing expression. 5 stars many many many times. Pam:)
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
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
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
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
1 month ago
Oh, the arrogance, such a proud man. Really good portrait.
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
You really captured his bearing in this picture. Lovely and moving.
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
Lovely expressive portrait.
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
one of my favorite actors. well done steve! this looks just like him! 5* - joyce
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
lovely native american paing Steve Well done.
1 month ago
Hey Raymond how are you thank you so much
1 month ago
love this style of portrait
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
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
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
Wow - what strength! I think this is a wonderful picture. Great job. Be blessed.
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
pure art!
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
Excellent study of soldier, wonderful expression in his posture! Absolutely fabulous composition, Steve, great color palette! Love it! 5++++++
Kind regards, M.
1 month ago
thank you so much
1 month ago
This man looks very proud and formidable. Awesome portrait Steve. I love the earthy tones too. All round an amazing work. 5***** Kerry
29 days ago
thank you very much
29 days ago
A painting with great character, congratulations.
Compliments,
Borda D´agua
29 days ago
Very well done ,Steve,,,he looks very proud, indeed! 5***** Sincerely, Doris
28 days ago
just awesome, such a proud look, and great flesh tones 5*
28 days ago
Everything a portrait should be.
25 days ago
Nice brush work!!!
Romek
25 days ago
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shhightowerBorn 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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