Duke Beardsley

A fifth generation Coloradan, Duke Beardsley has been drawing and painting the American west for as long as he can remember. Raised in Denver, and on a 1000 acre cattle ranch in eastern Colorado, Duke’s “dual/duel“ upbringing is the foundation for his unique blend of traditional western iconography and modern art sensibilities.  An unapologetic fan of all “things cowboy” Duke spends as much time on horseback as possible. Joining his many friends and family on some of the West’s great ranches, Duke rides with the crews to participate and observe today’s working cowboys and cowgirls in their modern element.  His award winning work has been collected, featured and exhibited worldwide and is included in many notable international private and public art collections. Formally trained at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Duke now works and lives with his family in Denver. When he’s not in the studio Duke can either be found horseback, riding with friends and family, or with a little luck, stalking trout with a fly rod. He is represented by Altamira Fine Art, Jackson, WY and Scottsdale, AZ, and Insight Gallery, Fredericksburg, TX.

For more information about Duke and upcoming exhibitions visit
www.dukebeardsleystudio.com