Boots of a Cowboy
Michael W. Rutherford is a boot buff and has owned 100’s of cowboy boots. You may recognize some of the boot brands that appear in the painting. These boots were owned by R.W. Hampton, a true cowboy and good friend of Michael.
You will find messages and stories conveyed in the painting with logos or cryptic signs that relate to or remembered by Michael during the time spent creating the painting.
See how many Boot Brands you can identify, such as Tecovas, Packers, Tony Llama, Larry Mahan, and many more. You will also find the brands of some of the largest ranches in Texas and other Western states.
This mixed-media painting, titled "Boots of a Cowboy, is inspired 100% by R.W Hampton’s boots. Michael W. Rutherford had the chance to meet R.W Hampton and spend time with him. During one of their meetings, he took a photograph of Hampton's cowboy boots.
R.W Hampton is a popular and much Cowboy, western music singer, songwriter, actor, and playwright. Michael has included personal details about him in this carefully painted portrait, such as Hampton's college nickname - "Rebel".
There are many other interesting facts and words that have been carefully worked into this painting. R.W Hampton’s fans will enjoy finding them.
Giclée Stretched Canvas Print:Giclee print on museum quality 410gsm polycotton canvas. Stretched on 1.5 inch pine wood and back wire. Ready to hang
Acrylic Print:1/8 (3mm) thick Digital grade Acrylic with back floating Frame of 1 inch thick. Ready to hang
Framed Print:Mounted with Plexiglass and Frame. Ready to hang.