This artwork is available through the Artrageous Art Hub 223 South Travis St Sherman Texas.

Texas Kid: Threads of the Frontier is a 24 by 18-inch mixed media collage that explores the legacy and spirit of Texas cowboy culture through a layered, archival approach. Sepia and black-and-white vintage photographs of cowboys, rodeos, and ranch life serve as the foundation, connecting the viewer to a specific historical era in the 1920s and 1930s. These images are interwoven with vibrant blocks of color—orange, green, blue, and purple—that energize the composition while framing the narrative visually.

Bold handwritten text in yellow, green, orange, and black overlays the photographs, adding a dynamic graphic element and highlighting key words and names tied to the frontier experience, such as “COWBOY UP!,” “RODEO,” and “TEXAS KID.” Small three-dimensional details, including beads and wooden pieces, punctuate the surface and trace a rope-like line that threads through the collage. This tactile quality reinforces the themes of connection, tradition, and movement central to the work.

The piece draws deeply on family history, referencing specific individuals and accomplishments within the Texas rodeo circuit, including ties to the Cowboys’ Turtle Association and notable rodeo venues like Madison Square Garden. By blending personal narrative with broader cultural history, the artwork conveys both a sense of nostalgia and an ongoing celebration of resilience, skill, and community in the American West.