Paul Rhymer
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About Paul Rhymer Paul comes from a family of artists and has drawn and painted his whole life. After receiving an Associate of Arts degree from a local college in 1984, he accepted a job at the Smithsonian Institution doing taxidermy and model making and retired in 2010. As a result of so much three-dimensional work in his museum job, his own personal artwork gradually began to transform from painting and drawing into sculpture. Being an avid birder, waterfowl hunter, and taxidermist gives him constant anatomy and behavioral learning experiences that inspire his sculpture. Paul’s work has been exhibited in such prestigious art shows such as the National Sculpture Society, the Society of Animal Artists, and Birds in Art. His wildlife sculpture is at the National Zoo, National Museum of Natural History, the Denver Zoo, Woodson Art Museum, Hiraim Blauvelt Museum and various public buildings and parks and private collections thought the US. He is on the Boards of Directors for the Society of Animal Artists and the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art.
This catalogue only reflects the work of Paul Rhymer. Please see Don Oelze’s catalogue to view his work for this show.
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NATURAL ENCOUNTERS the Artwork of
Don Oelze & Paul Rhymer Legacy Gallery of Santa Fe July 8, 2022 Don Oelze’s paintings are a glimpse into the Old West. His impressionistic style allows viewers to relive history; as he demonstrates keen precision in anatomy and composition; each painting telling a story. Paul Rhymer is also a master in anatomy and composition being a third generation Smithsonian taxidermist. As a result of so much three-dimensional work in his museum job, his own personal artwork gradually began to transform from painting and drawing into sculpture. Being an avid birder and waterfowl hunter gives him constant anatomy and behavioral learning experiences that inspire his sculpture.
Legacy Gallery • 225 Canyon Road • Santa Fe, NM 87501 • 505-986-9833
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Dear Mr. Fantasy
Jumpin’ Jack Flash
bronze ed. of 25 23” x 11” x 9”
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bronze ed. of 25 24” x 9” x 7”
Song for Betty White
bronze ed. of 25 18” x 16” x 10”
Raven Celebrates Inventing the Wheel bronze ed. of 25 40” x 25” x 12”
Sittin’ in High Cotton
bronze ed. of 25 10” x 10” x 3”
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Once and Future Kings bronze ed. of 25 12” x 20” x 16”
Durer’s Dude bronze ed. of 25 9” x 14” x 7”
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Bobbi and the Midnights
1 Plus 1 Equals 3 or 4
bronze ed. of 25 18” x 12” x 10”
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bronze ed. of 25 18” x 10” x 7”
War Eagle
bronze ed. of 25 24” x 33” x 30”
Yawning of a New Day bronze ed. of 25 16” x 27” x 6”
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Mama Bear
bronze ed. of 25 42” x 28” x 40”
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Mule Deer bronze ed. of 25 bronze skull, real antlers
Tortoise bronze ed. of 25 16”
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3 Outlaw Wisemen: Waylon, Willie, and Merle bronze ed. 1 of 25 72” x 54” x 20” The first of these, Editions 1-10 will be sold as a set. The remaining three owls can be sold individually, they will be editions 11-25.
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Parliament in Session One of Kind Work
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105” x 77” x 18”
Hunger Games bronze ed. of 25 18” x 14”
Crowbar 59” x 77” x 18” One of a Kind Work
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Sa n ta Fe • S cotts dale Legacy Gallery • 225 Canyon Road • Santa Fe, NM 87501 • 505-986-9833 Legacy Gallery • 7178 Main Street • Scottsdale, AZ 85251 m a n i t o u g a l l e r i e s . c o m • l e g ac y g a l l e r y. c o m
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