Ken Steinnerd Fine Art

Turning for Home
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Edition Size 75 - $100.00
Print Size - 11" x 15"

Barrel racing began around 1931 at the Stamford, Texas, Cowboy Reunion, when they decided to add girls, sixteen years and older, that were sponsored by area businesses and represented the community from which they came. The girls would lead the parade, participate in various minor rodeo activities. The following year the young ladies were given prizes for (1) the best mount, (2) most attractive riding outfit, and (3) best horsemanship. The horsemanship was demonstrated by riding in a figure eight around barrels. In 1935 the Stamford event changed the barrel racing to a cloverleaf pattern, but it was not judged strictly by the shortest time until 1949. Barrel racing is a popular event at rodeos today requiring athletic ability for both horse and rider.

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Crooked
Crooked - Print
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Edition Size 75 - $100.00
Print Size - 11" x 15"

The title of this painting “Crooked” has to do with my playing with this painting which is crooked on the wall. The cowboy is racing after and trying to rope this “longhorn” who is making every effort to get out of reach.

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Rodeo Exit
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Edition Size 75 - $55.00
Print Size - 7½" x 10¼"

Playing with a new idea of creating depth in this rodeo painting with the images of the horse and cowboy jumping out of the frame of the painting. With art it is always fun to try creative things, new approaches to sharing a painting. Title of the painting seemed very appropriate “Rodeo Exit” as both horse and rider are leaving each other and the painting!

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Ecstatic
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Edition Size 75 - $100.00
Print Size - 11" x 13¼"

This painting allows me to relive wonderful memories of when our two daughters were children and our family had a filly and a puppy at the same time. It was great fun to watch the puppy and filly play together running and jumping and chasing each other. The greatest joy was watching our two daughters interact with the filly and dog in their play. This joy has lasted over twenty years as I now see the joy on my grown daughter's face today as she rides that same mare now teaching her own children to ride at her own home here in New Mexico. This painting “Ecstatic” vividly reminds me of those wonderful moments in our lives.

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Bear's Lodge
Bears Lodge - Print
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Edition Size 75 - $85.00
Print Size - 9½" x 13½"

Since I started painting decades ago I discovered I have painted very few national landmarks and so I decided to research and paint a scene that included “Devil’s Tower.” Six Indigenous American cultures consider the tower a sacred site and nearly all their names for the tower have to do with it being the home of a bear. It is believed that an early translation error of native languages to English occurred and the name Devil’s Tower came to be for this site. The Lakota name is consistent with the other 5 cultures who have a sacred history with this site. Their name for the tower is “Bear’s Lodge” and that is the name I chose for this painting. Due to the cultural reference to home of a bear it had to also have an adult grizzly bear in the painting and a winter scene seemed appropriate.

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Clark
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Edition Size 75 - $60.00
Print Size - 8" x 11"

This painting arose out of my desire to paint an image of the “modern western man” as I imagined him. I wanted a face, expression and clothing of a determined man who knows what he needs to accomplish for himself and others who depend upon him.

The name “Clark” came from a life long friend who after viewing the painting saw a resemblance to Clark Gable. I never saw it until she mentioned it so the name stuck.

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Old Line Cabin
The Old Line Cabin - Print
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Edition Size 75 - $90.00
Print Size - 9½" x 13¾"

I came across this old line log cabin while exploring Cooney Canyon in the San Mateo Mountains in New Mexico. During my explorations I often come across old cabins and ranch homes that are no longer in use but tell a powerful historical story of work and raising families in very remote areas. For me and for many of you this is fertile ground for the imagination. Keep your imagination alive and well...

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The Look

The Look
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Edition Size 75 - $60.00
Print Size - 10½ " x 7½"

Every adult has seen “The Look” from a child at one time or another in their lives. This child in possession of a chocolate chip cookie is giving the look likely after hearing Grandpa say “can I have a bite?” I have gotten the look from my children and grandchildren many times after uttering those threatening words.

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Team Work

Team Work
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Edition Size 75 - $60.00
Print Size - 10½ " x 7½"

Having attended many horse shows and watched my daughter in countless riding lessons I understand and fully appreciate the teamwork that is needed between horse and rider. It is highest expression of art to watch horse and rider perform when the two are working flawlessly as a team.

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Painted Horse, Painted Sky

Painted Horse Painted Sky
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Edition Size 75 - $90.00
Print Size - 9½ " x 13½"

The horse, rider and the sky reflect each other in colors in this painting. Essentially the same colors found in the sky are found in the horse and rider. I love color and very often bold colors, so this painting was a joy to paint for me.

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The Drummer

The Drummer
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Edition Size 75 - $60.00
Print Size - 10½ " x 7½"

I believe everyone who enjoys listening to music and has their favorite songs has an “inner drummer” that keeps the beat of music. Many of us can really get into the drumming when that favorite song plays transcending into the drummer. The Drummer is within all of us when moved by the music.

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Jefferson Barracks Train Depot

Jefferston Barracks Train Depot
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Edition Size 75 - $90.00
Print Size - 9 ½" x 13 ¾"

In 1942 During World War II, the St. Louis Southwestern Railway (Cotton Belt )officials petitioned the War Production Board for authorization to buy five new diesel locomotives for their growing freight business. They were granted approval to produce five type 4-8-4 type locomotives (#815–819).

On Monday, February 8, 1943, the last of these five steam locomotives, Engine 819, was placed in active service. It was the final locomotive constructed by the Cotton Belt's own staff of mechanical engineers, mechanical officers, foremen and workers in the company shops at Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The cost to build was $143,607.00 and it was to be the last locomotive produced in Arkansas. Engine 819 traveled more than 804,000 miles during its 10½ years of service, before being forced aside by the more modern diesel locomotives. On July 19, 1955 Cotton Belt's President H. J. McKenzie presented retired Engine 819 to the City of Pine Bluff to show the Cotton Belt's gratitude for the part the city had played in their steam locomotive operations. McKenzie commented that this model engine is generally conceded to be one of the best designed and most attractive of its type ever built. Engine 819 is on display in the museum in Arkansas.

The train depot at Jefferson Barracks was built in 1902 for the amount of $9,200.00 by the St. Louis Iron Mountain Railroad. It served Jefferson Barracks Military Post for decades being an entry and departure point for soldiers and military families for two World Wars and more.

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Waitin' on Spring on the Lazy K

Waitin on Spring on the Lazy K
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Edition Size 75 - $115.00
Print Size - 10 ½" x 16 ½"

This painting is of two angus cows waiting out a March snowstorm on the Lazy K Ranch in Field, New Mexico. Photograph provided by Kim Weinberger.

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The Guitarist

The Guitarist - Print
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Edition Size 75 - $55.00
Print Size - 10 ½" x 7 ½"

I love music of several genres and painted “The Guitarist” because of my musical interest, the intense display of focus by the musician and his iconic leather jacket. I am sure there will be more music related paintings to come involving both western to classical music themes.

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Monarch of the West

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Edition Size 75 - $115.00
Print Size - 10 ¾” x 16 ¾”

The story of the American bison in the 19th century is an epic story of tragedy for both the bison and those peoples who relied on them the most the indigenous Americans of the western plains. Thousands of years ago free ranging bison roamed from Alaska and throughout the continental United States. It is estimated that at their height 60 million bison roamed the country. By 1870 that number had been reduced to less than 500 animals, decimated by hunting for various reasons, disease introduced by the introduction of cattle, loss of habitat and federal policy that supported the idea “if you destroy the bison you will destroy the Indian.” Through restoration projects the bison has returned to Alaska and the West. Their numbers have rebounded to sustainable numbers on public and private lands. I painted “Monarchs of the West” to visualize and honor free roaming bison in the West.

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Dream Chaser

Dream Chaser - Print
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Edition Size 75 - $55.00
Print Size - 10 ½” x 7 ½”

I have played and teased my children when they were growing up all memories I will always cherish. It was just natural for me when becoming a “Grandpa” that I would continue with this passion for having fun with the kids. In this painting my 5 year old granddaughter grabbed my hat and put it on with the idea of teasing me and playing “keep away.” . At the time of the actual event I snapped a photo and then did this painting. I will frame and give it to her as a gift to remember me and the fun and teasing we shared. I love them all.

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Elk at Vick's Peak
Elk at Vick's Peak - Print
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Edition Size 75 - $120.00
Print Size - 10 ½” x 17 ½”

When traveling throughout New Mexico I always have a camera ready to capture an image for a possible painting. This happened one spring while driving through the San Mateo Mountains and seeing Vick’s Peak. It was beautiful. I added a Rocky Mountain Elk, simply because I love seeing elk and deer when out of my adventures.

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Going Home for the Holidays
Going Home for the Holidays - Print
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Edition Size 75 - $90.00
Print Size - 9 ½” x 13 ½”

I painted “Going Home for the Holidays” due to intense feelings of nostalgia, harkening me to personally perceived better times of the past. This is a painting reflecting the past and the emotions of the heart. I find thinking of the years behind me more often as the future seems more uncertain. I am emotionally connected through my heart to memories of my family, friends and wonderful thoughts of my youth growing up in the midwest. This painting is about going home to share these emotions of love and connectedness with our loved ones.

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Quenchin' a Thirst on the Lazy K
Quinchin' a Thirst on the Lazy K - Print
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Edition Size 75 - $80.00
Print Size - 7 ¼" x 15 ¼"

"This is my second painting related to the Lazy K Ranch in western New Mexico. The moment I was sent this image I had to try and paint these ranch horses quenching their thirst at a water tank from a view of one of the riders. I am also aware the riders are all friends who often come together to help the owner with ranch chores that call for additional ranch hands. I enjoyed this challenge immensely as it helps me learn “patience” with my art projects. This will not be my last painting related to the Lazy K!"

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Waiting on a Revival
Waiting on a Revival - Print
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Edition Size 75 - $60.00
Print Size - 7 ¾" x 10 ¾”

While driving around in Tijeras, New Mexico I observed numerous decades old vehicles lined up waiting to be admired by those who appreciate history and old vehicles. Armed with a camera I took photographs of these relics of history all of them seemingly waiting for someone to rescue them from further decay. I took numerous photos making a promise I would paint a couple of them to be remembered forever. One of these trucks was this 1947 Ford that had been modified with a flat bed and sported the remnants of a fairly “wild” paint job in its distant past. The title seemed obvious “ Waiting on a Revival.”

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Crossing the Pecos
Crossing the Pecos - Print
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Edition Size 75 - $90.00
Print Size - 9 ½" x 13 ½"

I painted “Crossing the Pecos” because of my personal history living in Alaska, hunting and exploring the wilderness with horses and crossing rivers to gain access to some of most beautiful landscapes on the planet. I will never forget these moments in my life. The headwaters of the Pecos River in New Mexico is located in the mountains and flows through a beautiful valley. It is one of my “go to places” when I need to replenish my soul with this visual beauty.

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Bringing Them Home
Bringing Them Home - Print
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Edition Size 75 - $115.00
Print Size - 10 ½" x 16 ½"

This beautiful little valley is located south of Magdalena, NM another favorite place I have visited numerous times. For several years I wanted to paint this image with rider moving his horses through this scenic valley. It all came together in this painting “Bringing them Home."

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Satisfying a Thirst on the Chama River
Satisfying a Thirst on the Chama River - Print
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Edition Size 75 - $90.00
Print Size - 9 ½" x 13 ½"

“Satisfying a Thirst in the Chama River” reflects one of my numerous visits to a favorite destination in New Mexico, the Chama River. The Rio Chama is about 120 miles long, beginning in the southern San Juan Mountains of South-Central Colorado and joining the Rio Grande near Espanola, NM. In 1978, the River was designated as a State Scenic and Pastoral River thus designating part of the Santa Fe National Forest as Chama River Canyon Wilderness. On this visit in early spring there was still snow in the shadows.

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A Visit into the Past
A Visit into the Past - Print
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Edition Size 75 - $90.00
Print Size - 9 ½" x 13 ½"

One of the more fascinating places I have come across in New Mexico was a several mile stretch of an arroyo in Central New Mexico Datil Mountains where there were numerous old dry stack rock structures. At several sites there were also stone stack corrals that could have held sheep. There was good grazing along the arroyo and at the least seasonal water. It was a thrill to come across these structures likely built and lived in by local indigenous peoples. I thoroughly enjoy visiting such sites and later incorporating them into watercolor paintings which I have done in this painting titled “A Visit into the Past.”

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