Mike Scovel’s artwork has been
as much a part of western life as spurs, bits and saddles. For
more than three decades, his humorous paintings of everyday, down home
people have been featured on millions of gift products around the world.
"Mike Scovel's extraordinary ability to paint caricature in a fine
art manner is unchallenged," says Ed Trumble, founder and CEO of
Leanin' Tree Publishing. The Boulder based greeting
card company has used over 300 Scovel paintings on a wide range of
products since 1979.
One of the most diverse artists today, Scovel has found
success with both fine art and what he calls "fine art
cartooning." While his humorous paintings continue to gain in
popularity, Scovel also does serious paintings and sculpture, both of
which have won numerous national awards. His client list for
monumental sculpture includes cities, foundations and corporations.
Scovel's work
has been featured in many national publications including the Saturday
Evening Post, The American Cowboy, Southwest Art and Western Horseman and has been
displayed in a number of museums including the National
Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum with permanent works in the Leanin' Tree Museum
of Western Art, the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and the Texas Ranger
Hall of Fame.
In 1997,
Scovel pared his show schedule down to one per year to allow for more
studio and production time - a decision he remains very comfortable
with. In addition to that exhibit, Scovel holds an Open Studio
show in the Fall to showcase new work.
The Scovels make their home
near Austin where he continues to produce new images for the gift market
and works steadily on large, innovative sculpture commissions.
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