Greg Kelsey, Ship Without a Sea, bronze, 6x3x6, $925

Greg Kelsey

Greg Kelsey spent most of his life around two parallel interests, art and ranching. He explains, "Whether it's buckin' horses, ropin', or pushin' cows, that's where I get my inspiration for art and for everyday decisions. That's the current, right there. You get out of the current and all those ideas and abilities seem to pass you by. Get back in the saddle and its all there again." He amassed an impressive array of awards, including the Artists' Choice Award at the C.M. Russell Art Auction in 2001 and People Choice Award in 2007, Best Sculpture Award at the National Finals Rodeo Art Show in 2002, and the Best Sculpture honor at the 2003 Night of the Artists in San Antonio, Texas and Gold Medal Sculpture and People's Choice Awards at the 2006 Bosque Art Competition. His work has been featured in Western Horseman, Southwest Art, and Cowboys & Indians Magazine.