Mike McFarland

(b.1947)

Devoted to a cowboy lifestyle, McFarland started sculpting while recovering from an accident while roping horses. As he explains: “I have devoted my life to cowboyin’ and sharing with folks my love for that life. Regardless of a person’s background, I believe all Americans have a little cowboy spirit in them.  The independence, the courage and the guts to do a job under tough conditions.  I think this is the reason why people like western art.”

Awards:
George Phippen Memorial Art Show:
Best if show; 1st place medal; two second place medals; Phippen Family Award
Artist of the Year  Southwest Artfest 1986
People’s Choice Award Southwest Art in the Wine Country

Source: Ask Art

Mike McFarland