Artist Bio:

Those who pause to visit with Jack Walker will come away highly entertained and with a better understanding of the term "cowboy".

The Sedona, Arizona based artist, known for his accurate and detailed western bronzes, was born in southwestern New Mexico and raised in a ranching community. His association with cowboys and horsemen influenced his beliefs, values, and eventually, his art. Those relationships also resulted in an abiding affection for the horse and the work for which they were required.

Then in 1998 a friend visiting the ranch where Jack was employed, left him a 10 lb. block of clay and redefined Jack's life. He quickly discovered a talent and passion for carving and shaping life-like figures of cowboys, horses and cattle. His wife, Fran, recognizing his potential, convinced Jack to give up the physically demanding life of a cowboy to pursue an art career in Scottsdale, Arizona. Shortly after arriving in Scottsdale, Jack began working with a gallery on Main Street and several other venues and rapidly established himself as a respected western artist.

The many years of working cattle and horses bring depth, dimension and authenticity to the scenes and figures that Jack creates. With no formal training, Jack shows no hesitation in sculpting his favorite subject... the cow horse and all the gear associated with its employment. His work captures almost every possible scenario involving cowboys, cowgirls and their horses.

Jack has juried into many fine art shows and has successfully shown his work in Scottsdale and Sedona, Arizona building an impressive national and international client base. While sculpting in a Scottsdale gallery in 2001, one of the many commissions he received was from actor Hugh O'Brian depicting the star as he appeared in his role as Wyatt Earp in the 1960's television series.