Fine Western Art Collections
West Lives On Gallery
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Gene Speck |
Gene Speck is something of a phenomenon as
a painter in that he is virtually self-taught. Born in South
Dakota in 1937, he did not turn his attention towards the arts until
the age of 35. It was through watching his brother in local art
shows that he decided to begin painting. Speck presented his
talents in a street art show and sold several paintings. With
this encouragement he decided to aim his sights towards becoming a
professional artist and turned his full attention and discipline upon
refining his skills.
Speck moved to Nevada in 1976 to fulfill his dream of owning and
working on a ranch. In 1989, Gene opened the Silver State
Gallery in Reno. As a nationally known artist, he has shown in
galleries across the United States, including San Francisco, New York
City, Aspen and Jackson Hole.
Speck's paintings are nostalgic in that he paints scenes from the
Great Plains that he saw all around him as a child. His
depictions of ranch scenes and Indian encampments evoke peaceful and
tranquil impressions. Visiting the beautiful terrain of the
western states with its majestic mountains, deserts and meadows, he
creates compositions that appear true to life, with a special
sensitivity and spirit that convey a feeling of timelessness and
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"Dark Shadows"
oil • 14" x 11" • $5,000
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"Snow Country Cabin"
oil • 12" x 16" • $6,000 |
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