"Waiting on a Cowboy" Western Bronze Equine Sculpture by Edd Hayes fine bronze sculptor
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sidebarState Capitol, Texas sculptor, Edd Hayes has recieved the honor of being named by The Texas Legislature as The Official Texas State Sculptor. The honor was bestowed, based on the scope of the artist's total work along with attention to his portrayal of the history and rich heritage of Texas. Other factors include the artists' involvement with community , civic and charitable organizations. Hayes is best known for his monumental sculpture such as "Wild and Free" at the Houston Astrodome and "The Champ" in front of The Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado. |
"Waiting on a Cowboy" Western Bronze Equine Sculpture
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Every cowboy wishes for that really good horse and during his career, if he is real lucky, one or two might come along. In the world of professional rodeo, one of these horses can become as big a legend as their two legged counterparts. Big Jim Bynum won four World Championships in steer wrestling on one of these special horses. A good-looking little gray horse called "Ol Blue". There was "Mickey", he carried Dean Oliver to seven World Championships in calf roping. Team roping legend, Leo Camarillo was put into position to win an All Around title as well as four World Championships by a horse called "Stick". Rodeo fans would remember, names like "Baldy", "Colt", "Baby Doll", and "Peanuts" from years past. Some of these horses were pedigreed, some were not, as you can only measure their value in the amount of heart or try that they have along with that determination to help their partner accomplish his or her goals. During my years of Rodeoing, I was luck enough to own and win on one of these special horses. I was privileged to have been able to get to share part of his life. His name was "Shorty". I know that somewhere in that unknown hereafter, there has to be a place where these horses go. Why, it wouldn't be heaven for a cowboy if there wasn't a good looking cow pony standing there just "Waiting for a Cowboy". Edd Hayes |
"Creative versatility"
"Creative versatility" best describes this internationally collected master of the sculpted form. A specialist in the planning, design, creation and installation of Life-size and Monumental bronze sculpture.
Afoot, Alone and Thirty Below
Life is full of storms. They may be in the form of a great challenge or an unexpected hardship, many times they can be almost more than we can bear, even life-threatening. This is when the human spirit calls on us to fight back, push on, and you will overcome. Never, never, never give up, no matter how great the odds against you, press on, persevere, you can win, you can weather the storm.
Edd Hayes