Original Oil Paintings by Ace Powell

<<BUFFALO HORNS 

This oil painting is 14" x 11"

$725

BUFFALO HUNT >> 

This oil is 16" x 20"

$3,250

<<MOUNTAIN GOAT

This painting is 20" x 16"

$3,150

MOUNTAIN SHEEP>>

This oil painting is 10" X 14"

$725

<<CABIN

This painting is 6" X 12"

$2,250

WINTER HERD>>

This oil painting is 6" X 12"

$2,250

<<NATURE'S CATTLE

This little oil painting is 6" X 12"

$2,100

PRAIRIE BURIAL>>

This painting is 16" X 20"

$3,100

<<SPLIT HORNS

This painting is 11" X 8"

$775

ACE POWELL
(1912-1978)
Ace Powell was one of Montana's most famous contemporary western artists. His art is joining the Russells, Seltzers and Remingtons in museums and private collections all over the country.  Ace led a rich and varied life.  During his younger years he worked as a horse breaker, packer, and cowboy.  Much of his time was spent in Northwestern Montana.  (It was during these early years that he met and traveled through Glacier Park with Charlie Russell.)  

The roots of the Powell family have been in Montana for several generations and it is not surprising that Ace came to know the Blackfoot Indians and their traditional lands.  His art recorded, for both whites and Indians, the period of change between the beginning of the 20th century and modern times.  This was a period of great transition for Indians as old ways were often overshadowed by the new.  The Indian was absorbed into the white man's world, going from horse to automobile, teepee to house, and Indian religion to white man's religion.  In his art, Ace captured the turbulence and uncertainty of this period.  The sensitivity he displays is that which could only be born from experience. 

Speaking of Ace Powell is a book that was planned many years ago. The author began collecting material about Ace Powell (1912-1978) in the early 1970s.  Included are newspaper articles, books, magazine articles, photographs, interviews and letters. There are numerous quotes in the collected items about this cowboy turned artist.

This book presents some of these quotes and observations. Each quote is accompanied by a picture of one of his bronze sculptures. Most of these are smaller pieces and several were cast from woodcarvings done by the artist in the 1930s.

There are several other items of interest.  Powell’s friend Senator Mike Mansfield had information placed into the Congressional Record in 1967.  A copy of that entry and his kind words are reproduced in this book. After Powell died his mother-in-law, Bea Macomber wrote a letter to the local newspaper about Ace as she knew him.  Her letter is included in the book.

Finally, a list of books written about Ace Powell and his art is included.  The written material in this book falls under the category of what others had to say about the artist and is an important part of the Ace Powell legacy.  
A 2005 publication, $10.95 plus $2.10 shipping (media rate) 8½" x 5½", softback, 64 pages.

The Ace Powell Print Book
This book contains a collection of art prints of the work of Montana artist Ace Powell (1912-1978).  All prints were produced by offset lithography.  

The author has collected as many prints as he could find that were produced for Powell's growing list of collectors.  This book is a work in progress in that more prints may surface in the future and when that happens, they will be added as new editions of the book are published.

The prints displayed in this book show the breadth and depth of this western artist and his work.  Powell's subjects were primarily native Americans, cowboys and homesteaders.  These were all topics he knew from firsthand experience.  His family roots go back a long way into Montana History.

Powell's early teachers were Charles Russell and Joe De Yong, two outstanding western artists and he learned many art fundamentals from them.  The techniques stayed with him throughout this career and can be seen in the prints in this book.  8½" x 5½", soft cover (spiral binding), 64 pages.  A 2004 publication.  $15.95, plus $2.10 s/h.

Although much of his art centers around Indians, one often sees a packer, wrangler or cowboy, here and there. These were also people he knew and understood. They are subjects that will go down in history along with his art.  Since his death the prices of Powell's art have made a steady climb. It appears this will continue. There are, however, still some bargains to be had.  Although many of his major pieces have sold at high prices, some of his well executed but lesser pieces are still economically priced.  

The reason for Powell's popularity is simple, he was a western artist who knew the west. His art speaks to everyone, rich and poor, Indian and non-Indian, art collector and art student as well as the casual observer.  As George Montgomery said one time about Ace, "He is a master of his craft." It is certain that his art will go on and on attaining higher levels of appreciation.

ACE POWELL, Western Realist
Want to know more about Ace Powell the man?  Jay Moynahan was a special friend of the artist and takes you into his world with his biography, major events in his life, his collection and other references.  8½" x 5½", soft cover, 48 pages.  A 2004 publication.  $8.95, plus $2.10 s/h.

ACE POWELL on ART

is an extension of an idea that began in the 1970s. The editor started collecting quotes by the artist and about the artist. These quote come from a variety of sources, including taped interviews, magazine articles, newspaper articles and books.

Ace Powell had a number of ups and downs during his career. He learned much from these experiences and as a result, he developed a useful and insightful philosophy on art, artists and life.

This book presents quotes by Powell on art and artists. The quotes present insights into the art world as seen by Ace, and thus shed light on his personality.

Accompanying his quotes are photographs of the artist and people he knew. The photographs are from the editor’s collection as well as scrapbooks belonging to  the artist’s widow, Mrs. Thelma Powell. Many of these photographs are published here for the first time. 
8½" x 5½", soft cover, 63 pages.  A 2004 publication, contents photos and test, soft cover.  $8.95, plus $2.10 s/h.

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