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Tales of Texas
Tales of Texas by Mike Capron
Real Stories from the Western Range
A commissioned piece from Texas Cowboy Art is more than a custom painting—it’s a personal story brought to life through the eyes of a working cowboy. Mike Capron offers a limited number of commissions each year, creating one-of-a-kind artworks that capture the people, animals, and places that define your western experience.
Each commission is a collaboration. Whether it’s a memory from a branding, a favorite horse, a family ranch, or a story that deserves to be told, Mike uses his firsthand experience of cowboy life to translate it into an image that feels genuine and alive.
From the first sketch to the final brushstroke or pen line, every decision is made to honor the story you want to preserve.
The Cowboy Way in Words and Paint
Every painting starts with a story, and every story starts with a moment worth remembering. Mike’s Tales of Texas bring you into those moments—times when the work was hard, the weather was rough, or the horses had their own ideas.
Some tales capture the beauty of quiet mornings on the range, while others share the laughter of a campfire after a long day’s ride. The people, horses, and land all play their part. They’re not polished or perfect, but they’re real—and that’s what makes them timeless.
Mike writes these stories the same way he paints: with respect for the truth and a touch of humor that comes from experience.
Inspiration Behind the Art
Mike’s artwork and his tales go hand in hand. The Tales of Texas often serve as the inspiration for his paintings and drawings, while finished artworks sometimes spark new stories.
A funny mishap during a branding might become a pen and ink sketch. A moment of light over the Pecos River might turn into an oil painting. A friend’s story about a legendary horse might become both a story and a painting that hangs on a collector’s wall.
Each tale keeps the tradition of western storytelling alive—reminding readers and collectors alike that cowboy life is more than hard work; it’s a life full of character, humor, and heart.
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