Viva Vaquero

Don Weller's excellent book, Painting Cowboys, celebrates the cowboy way in stunning watercolors and descriptive, engaging storytelling. Father's Day is on the way... You can find it here: www.vivavaquero.com

Happy to hear that due to popular demand, the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum will extend the Jack Swanson art show until the end of March. Swanson's artwor...k celebrates the vaquero world of the Carmel Valley and Central California. The artwork in the show are personal items and artwork from the Swanson home, most never seen before. If your plans take you to Santa Ynez - stop by. www.santaynezmuseum.org See more

Believe it or not! Mystery and intrigue surrounds the life story of Joaquin Murieta. Hero or thug? Victim, victor or imaginary subject of a well spun yarn? Does it really matter? Either way you can hang this amazing JN Swanson print on your wall and make up your own version of the legend! www.vivavaquero.com

In the age of too many annoying emails, the lost art of the handwritten note card is making a small, well deserved comeback. Who doesn't get a little kick out of opening the mail box and finding a hand addressed card, ripping it open and seeing a beautiful, buckaroo themed card, with hand penned thoughts by a close friend or relative? If you are looking for some ideas, like the example pictured here, please checkout our great selection at www.vivavaquero.com

According to Baxter Black, "most cowboy stories are written by Western Writers. Less commonly you will find cowboy stories written by a literate cowboy. Big difference." This describes well the rollicking tale Last Buckaroo. It was written by Mackey Hedges, a Hand that has been there and done that! You can find it here:www.vivavaquero.com

Bunkhouse buddy, stocking stuffer, last minute gift? Can't go wrong with a good book! www.vivavaquero.com