Distinctly Montana Magazine

D I S T I N C T LY M O N TA N A • W I N T E R 2 0 1 7 28 Jerry Crandall's award-winning artwork has been enthusiasti- cally sought after and has sold worldwide for over 45 years through galleries, private commissions and group showings. He is listed in Who's Who in American Art, e International Who's Who of Con- temporary Achievement, Who's Who in the West, plus Contemporary Western Artists. His pieces can be found in many private as well as museum collections worldwide. Jerry Crandall is a member of several significant historic research circles including Wild West History Association. Because of his expertise on the American West, he served as Historical Consultant for early segments of the television series "Centennial" and for the Charlton Heston movie, e Mountain Men. He appeared in the movie, Tombstone, as one of the cowboys and has been a guest on multiple radio and television talk shows including the NBC Sunday show in LA twice, the Mike Douglas show, and numerous TV and radio stations across the country. In addition he has served as actor and consultant for various shows that have appeared on the A&E Network, Discovery, and e History Channel. Feature articles about Jerry and his work have appeared in numerous publications including Southwest Art, Art Voices South, True West, Western Art Collector, Cowboys & Indians, Man at Arms, Portfolio and Prints. Over the past two years, Jerry has been working on a private commission consisting of 20 American Indian Chiefs who were participants in the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Each portrait is an amazingly detailed image, 40" X 30" of notable Native leaders including Two Moon, Shot in the Eye, Gall, and many others. is project has evolved into a historically significant anthology for both Jerry Crandall and the owner. Jerry Crandall's astounding creations sparkle with clear realism, are painstakingly rendered, possess underlying technical accuracy and strive for historical authenticity. Original paintings, prints and Giclée editions are available. More can be found on Jerry's Web site, www.eagle-editions.com. Commissions welcome. Jerry Crandall's astounding creations sparkle with clear realism, are painstakingly rendered, possess underlying technical accuracy and strive for historical authenticity. AFTER THE RAID 30" X 40" oil In 1864 the southern plains were ablaze with a war between Southern Cheyenne and White settlers and the Army as an aftermath of the Sand Creek Masacre. The Indians were on a rampage to avenge the killing of many women and children. Here the central character has captured a bugler's shell jacket and his bugle. He is attempting to duplicate a Cavalry bugle call without much success and to the discomfort of his fellow companion. TOMBSTONE 34" X 30" Celebrating the iconic western movie Tombstone, Jerry Crandall has gath- ered relevant collector items significant to the movie. Jerry himself worked on this film and is in the upper right hand corner photo where he was shot off his terrific movie horse Apache, during which he broke his shoulder! The notable boots worn by Curly Bill are prominent with their recognizable Aces hand of cards. O.K. Corral sign, along with the faded image of the Tombstone poster, the flat-brimmed hat and rumpled red sash are reminders of the movie features. Propped on a leather Wyatt Earp trunk is a small green card case against which is leaning the fabled Buntline Special which was used by Wyatt Earp in the movie. Jerry riding Apache

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