The Boot, The Desert Caballeros Rose

Thank You everyone who sponsored keeping THE BOOT as apart of the permanent collection and will be on display inside the museum (it's currently in the Cultural Crossroads Learning Center, but that may change). the Desert Caballeros Museum in Wickenburg, Arizona at the Sunday Auction at COWGIRL UP! 2016.

Why the THE BOOT is so significant: The Boot was purchased at the Saturday night auction by the DeVore Family Foundation, who generously donated it back to the Desert Caballeros Museum in honor of the late Dick DeVore, longtime friend and supporter of DCWM. Additionally eleven individuals and families each pledged $1,000 to ensure the Boot's legacy at DCWM. 

Those names are:

Lynn and John Boyer, Betsy and Myron Deibel, Gail and Arthur Ditto, Rich DeVore, Lori and Richard Jaros, Rea and Jim Ludke, Sally and Monte Miller, Eleanor Nolan, Judy and Lee Schuster,  Elaine and Peter Schweitzer and Betty and Tom Watt. 

Sunday morning at the Quick Draw action, The Boot was donated  was an exceptional touching event, I was in tears as were many others.   The Devore family were so gracious. Thank you and the Sponsors who gave so generously to keep The Boot at the museum. Our words cannot express the gratitude, Roger & I feel for your generosity.  We are so proud to have been asked to do THE BOOT! Thank you.

The Desert Caballeros Rose

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New Name for the Boot

"Desert Caballerous Roses"

What a wonderful  journey. A collaborative effort with my husband Roger Kull. He is an incredible leather artist and my best friend. Roger created the leather strap on the spurs and boot loops and helped with the design.  Fantastic job!   We are excited for the auction on Saturday evening.

Desert Caballerous Roses

It is a beautiful boot.  The photos do not do it justice.  We are excited to see it at the auction at Cowgirl Up! The Other Half of the West Show on Saturday evening.  If you have not got your tickets, get them now!  There is lots of art, artists and fun and food!

Leather Plaque on the Boot

Below is a view from all sides and the leather stirrup Roger carved.

 

 

Beadwork & More Design

Wow!  The Boot is looking great!  

The Beadwork is halfway done.  I am looking forward to painting the Roses and vines.  

The Boot!   Is an exciting project.  I hope to have a few design surprises for the auction at the Desert Caballerous Museum for the Cowgirl Up! Show. Auction date is Saturday evening, March 19th, 2016.  

Get your tickets to attend the 11th Annual Cowgirl Up!  The Other Half of the West Show!

Close up

The Boot! Rose design and size

  The reference design has been chosen and measured for size and placement.  At this stage, I am looking at the size of beads to be painted or how many! The design is penciled on to the boot, it won't be ready for color yet.

Rose design taped to boot for reference

pencil design

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The Boot! Really.

Linen, canvas, masonite or copper, this is selected types of material I am used to painting on, however I was asked by Cowgirl Up! curator, Mary Ann Igna and Cowgirl Up! Chairwoman, Elaine Schweitzer, to paint a 47 inch high, 42 inch long  fiberglass boot for the 2016 Cowgirl Up! Auction March 19, 2016.  How could I refuse.  Yes!!  How exciting! 

Several years ago, I saw a life size horse and wanted to paint it...did not get to pursue the life size horse, Shucks.  But I got a BOOT!

Each day I will post to Facebook, Twitter, my website, www.judydurr.50megs.com,  and my blog the progress.  www.judydurr.50megs.com