Rudl Mergelman
Rudolph "Rudl" Mergelman is a descendant of two Colorado pioneer families. He was raised in the heart of the open range of Western Colorado. Horses, cattle and working ranches were the way and love of his life. He spent his summers and weekends punchin' cows, fixin' fence, irrigatin' and puttin' up hay in the Powderhorn Valley, but never passed up a chance to help friends move cattle all over the Gunnison country. Many of his boyhood friends have taken over the family ranches and are carrying on the tradition. Family members and friends frequently appear in his paintings. His knowledge of the cattleman is evident in the authenticity of his work.
Rudl spends hours observing elk, deer and bighorn sheep in their natural surroundings. His wildlife work reflects a keen knowledge of the animal, their character and environment. His work is bold and vivid, as are the animals and countryside.
"After thirty years in the education and commercial art fields I feel that I am now devoting full time to the career I have waited for. I spend my studio time putting cowboys and critters into paint and clay. My lifelong interest in art has always been two-fold; developing my artistic skills and portraying the subject matter I love so much."
Rudl's work has been requested for many invitational shows, collected by several public collections, and has been recognized by prestigious awards.
Rudl's art work is also represented by Tumbleweed Gallery in the Sunset Art Center, 3701 Plains Boulevard, Amarillo, Texas, and the Gunnison Gallery, 124 N. Main, Gunnison, Colorado.
He is also a contributing sculptor for Fountain Creek Productions and his work is on display at the Blue Spruce Art Gallery in Florence, Colorado.
In addition to his own work, the Sagebrush Gallery represents the art of Coleen Bobinac and that of Joshua Been of Salida.
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