Charles M. Russell: A Notable Creator
Running head: NOTABLE CREATOR: CHARLES M. RUSSELL
Notable Creator: Charles M. Russell
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Notable Creator: Charles M. Russell
Charles Marion Russell was truly a notable creator and artist. Accomplished in not only one form of artistic creation, but excelled as a painter, illustrator, sculptor and writer. Born early in March 1864 on the edge of the western frontier in St. Louis, Missouri, a unique relationship with the wild American West sprouted. While in his youth, he gained a special love for the American West. Day dreams of the romantic life of cowboys and Indians filled his thoughts and sketchbooks. Daily, his desire would urge him into the rugged American West. Russell soon found himself deep within the Indian and cowboy rich state of Montana. While in Montana he learned the trade of the wrangler and ranch hand. Ever the artist at heart, Russell never abandoned his true love of sketching his new home and surroundings. This tutelage as a ranch hand, coupled with his ability to create would prove to be the perfect relationship for his later work as an artist. The harsh realities of late 19th century Montana proved to be a …show more content…
He was a simple man who wanted little to do with progression in the West and was horrified by the death of the simple virtues that he so treasured as an artist and son of Montana. The death of the American West was a real thing to Russell. He held true to the beliefs and value systems of the American cowboy in his success as an artist and most important stayed true to his beloved Montana. These qualities are what made Russell such a successful artist. The public demanded authenticity and he was able to deliver. He desired to be the personification of the American West and was able to accomplish that in both art and character. Charlie Russell was the old west and the old west was truly Charlie Russell and he considered himself better for
Notable Creator: Charles M. Russell
University of Phoenix
Notable Creator: Charles M. Russell
Charles Marion Russell was truly a notable creator and artist. Accomplished in not only one form of artistic creation, but excelled as a painter, illustrator, sculptor and writer. Born early in March 1864 on the edge of the western frontier in St. Louis, Missouri, a unique relationship with the wild American West sprouted. While in his youth, he gained a special love for the American West. Day dreams of the romantic life of cowboys and Indians filled his thoughts and sketchbooks. Daily, his desire would urge him into the rugged American West. Russell soon found himself deep within the Indian and cowboy rich state of Montana. While in Montana he learned the trade of the wrangler and ranch hand. Ever the artist at heart, Russell never abandoned his true love of sketching his new home and surroundings. This tutelage as a ranch hand, coupled with his ability to create would prove to be the perfect relationship for his later work as an artist. The harsh realities of late 19th century Montana proved to be a …show more content…
He was a simple man who wanted little to do with progression in the West and was horrified by the death of the simple virtues that he so treasured as an artist and son of Montana. The death of the American West was a real thing to Russell. He held true to the beliefs and value systems of the American cowboy in his success as an artist and most important stayed true to his beloved Montana. These qualities are what made Russell such a successful artist. The public demanded authenticity and he was able to deliver. He desired to be the personification of the American West and was able to accomplish that in both art and character. Charlie Russell was the old west and the old west was truly Charlie Russell and he considered himself better for