Don Oelze
Brushed by History
Don Oelze’s parents were from the southwest of the United States but
their love of God took them to different parts of the world. Don was born in New Zealand and at an early age he had a fascination with America, especially with the lifestyle of cowboys and Indians. His grandparents collected Native American artifacts from their property and surrounding country in the eastern part of the United States. When he was six years old, his grandmother sent him an Indian outfit which only fueled his desire and love for the native customs and history. Don started drawing Indians at a very early age, and by the time he was in school at age six or seven, he remembers getting in trouble for drawing Indians in class instead of paying attention to his New Zealand history teacher. When he was eight years old, his parents moved back to the United States where he continued to draw and paint through high school. He then attended Memphis College of Art for one year, where he painted many different subjects utilizing a wide range of mediums. Don finished his education at Franklin Pierce College in New Hampshire.
Of a Brave People
28" x 20" Oil sold by draw
In 1992 while living in Seattle, he met a Native American named Everett who produced native art and Totems. While working with Everett, he did his first big native painting. After trying many different subjects, he knew that painting Native Americans was what he loved to do most. In 2004 he and his wife, Utako, moved from Japan, where he had been working, back to the U.S. and are presently living in Montana studying the country and people that he loves to paint.
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Don Oelze
Brushed by History January 25 - February 4, 2024
Thursday, January 25th 2024 Scottsdale, Arizona
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Artists’ Reception & Sale Legacy Gallery • Scottsdale Sale will be conducted by draw or online auction. Online auction closes on January 27 at 3pm mst. To bid on paintings in the online auction, visit LegacyGallery.com.
Moments of Glory
28" x 22" Oil sold by draw
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Heart of the Storm
36" x 40" Oil sold by online auction
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The Good Land
40" x 50" Oil sold by online auction
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Homeward Bound
44" x 44" Oil sold by online auction
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Land of Broken Dreams
34" x 48" Oil sold by draw
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River Guardians
34" x 44" Oil sold by online auction
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Point of No Return
28" x 44" Oil sold by online auction
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Hit and Run
38" x 40" Oil sold by draw
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White Man’s Smoke
40" x 46" Oil sold by online auction
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Wise Words and Blessings
44" x 46" Oil sold by draw
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Minbreno Moon
28" x 28" Oil sold by draw
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High Plains Wolves
22" x 26" Oil sold by draw
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Pursued
38" x 38" Oil sold by draw
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Leader of Men
36" x 46" Oil sold by online auction
S cottsdale • San ta Fe 7178 Main Street • Scottsdale, AZ 85251 • 480-945-1113 225 Canyon Road • Santa Fe, NM 87501 www. l e g ac y g a l l e r y. c o m