Luis Ortega’s Rawhide Artistry: Braiding in the California Tradition (Volume 7) (The Western Legacies Series) - Softcover
Synopsis
An acclaimed rawhide braider of horse gear, Luis Ortega elevated his craft to collectible art and influenced a generation of gear makers. This book is the most comprehensive overview of his life, art, and career and the first book-length work on rawhide braiding in North America, charting changes in horse gear over five decades.
Chuck Stormes and Don Reeves introduce readers to an itinerant cowboy who strove for a level of craftsmanship and artistry above what the market expected—and to be the best in his field. Although grounded in the Spanish vaquero tradition, Ortega’s work was shaped by his quest for excellence and an intuitive sense of how to fashion humble items into objects of lasting beauty. Ever a private man, he viewed his craft as a calling yet rarely sought attention even after his reputation was established.
More than a biography, the book is a richly illustrated overview of this expert braider’s art. Some 100 illustrations, 70 in color, offer close-ups of Ortega’s work that depict the intricacy of his reins, quirts, and other pieces. From eight-strand reatas to figure-eight hobbles, the beauty, functionality, and painstaking care of his output shine through in every piece.
This elegant volume allows readers to better understand the Hispanic foundations of the American cowboy as it portrays the work of a man recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts as a Master Traditional Artist. It will stand as a definitive work on Ortega and a tribute to his craft.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Authors
Chuck Stormes is an award-winning saddle maker who lives in Alberta, Canada. He is a founding member and past president of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association.ÿ
Mehl Lawson is a renowned champion horseman, rawhide braider, and award-winning sculptor of western and cowboy art who lives in Bonita, California.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Luis Ortega’s Rawhide Artistry: Braiding in...
Stock Image
Luis Ortega's Rawhide Artistry: Braiding in the California Tradition (Volume 7) (The Western Legacies Series)
Published by
University of Oklahoma Press, Norman, 2010
ISBN 10: 0806140917
ISBN 13: 9780806140919
Used
Soft cover
First Edition
Seller: The Book Shelf, Salem, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Published in cooperation with the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Foreword by Mehl Lawson. Preface by Charles P. Schroeder. Large format soft cover with French Flaps, illustrated with photographs many in color, list of Ortega's articles in Western Horseman, glossary, bibliographic essay, index, 138 pages. Nice clean unmarked copy, lightly rubbed covers else fine. Uncommon title. Seller Inventory # 019392
Seller Image
Luis Ortega's Rawhide Artistry: Braiding in the California Tradition (Volume 7) (The Western Legacies Series)
Published by
University of Oklahoma Press, 2010
ISBN 10: 0806140917
ISBN 13: 9780806140919
Used
Soft cover
First Edition
Seller: This Old Book, Inc, Grayslake, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Light rubbing and one small bump to bottom of spine. Pages crisp and clean. #E4. Seller Inventory # ABE-1724859424888