Joel Ostlind

A self-taught artist, Joel Ostlind's work reflects his innate sense of design and talent for draftsmanship. Born and raised in Casper, Wyoming, Mr. Ostlind has spent most of his life on a horse, cowboying in Texas, Montana, and Wyoming. Although he no longer rides for a living, he tries to incorporate an understanding and respect of "things cowboy" when he is dealing with those subjects. The artist says, "I was raised in Wyoming and have chosen, after trying other areas, to live in this region and work to interpret the things I value here: the light, the land, and the people who move through it." Mr. Ostlind is known primarily for his elegant drawings and masterful etchings; his oil paintings also create maximum effect through simplicity of design and minimal lines. Mr. Ostlind was the featured artist at the Coors Western Art Show, part of the annual National Western Stock Show and Rodeo, in January of 2002.

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Simpson Gallagher Gallery

 

Equine Dog Days
hand-pulled etching, 8 x 10

Behind the Barn
hand-pulled etching, 8 x 10

Knee Deep in Paradise
hand-pulled etching, 6 x 8

Waiting for Breakfast
hand-pulled etching with watercolor, 8 x 15

End of the Line
hand-pulled etching, 2 x 3

Corner on a County Road
hand-pulled etching, 5 x 7

Off to Work
hand-pulled etching, 4 x 4