Caldwell, 2004
Photo: Houston Chronicle
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Caldwell, 2020
Photo by Sam Smolik
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Sam Caldwell
Texas State Artist 2004
Outdoor Art - Wildlife, People, Portraits
281-455-9390
email: sam@samcaldwell.com
Editor, CCA's CURRENTS Newsletter
A few new Caldwell paintings
Merland's Cabin
2021 International
Watercolor Exhibition Entry
The Albert Crew at Merland's Cabin
Merland Albert Grandchildren
Haley's World2021 International
Watercolor Exhibition Entry
The Island Club Crew at Haley's World
New Gclee available:
Great Day in San Antone Bay
Gclee print, study for a large oil / 18
x 12 / $400
Used as a cover for The Trip: Best Illustration
2018
The original oil / 30 x 24 will be available May 1 /
$4,000
The Trip: First edition judged as
BEST OUTDOOR BOOK 2018: TOWA
FIRST PLACE ILLUSTRATION: OWAA
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Now on Amazon / Kindle
Seven outdoorsmen journey to the hunting of South Texas and the fishing of Mexico beaches.
Six return.
To collect your first edition book or eBook, click on the redfish.
Illustrations by Herb Booth, Al Barnes, Ben Kocian and Sam Caldwell.
Already an Amazon/Kindle five-star choice, here's a review of The Trip from John Graves, author of the classic Goodbye to A River: "At long last...I reached a lull in my erratic activities that let me read The Trip. I liked it, especially its subject matter and tone...the art has a hell of a lot of emotional content."
Choose full color paperback ($35) or iBook reader ($5). Enjoy The Trip on any device with the free app for phone, tablet, laptop or computer. To purchase or make a choice, click on the cover illustration.
Enjoy The Trip-- and leave a
6-star review, if you like the work. |
Autumn Wolves / Now available
Running a bit late on completing this
promised painting- like, eight months. A novel kinda moved in and
took over all my creative time for a while.
It's a large
oil, 40 x 30, on gallery canvas. Available unframed, $8,000.
Gclees are
available at standard costs: $200 for a 12 x 18, $400 for a 24 x 20,
$800 for a 40 x 30.
Gclee number one of 20, on canvas, framed, is available at 40 x
30 for $1000. |
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Coming up in 2020, the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings.
We shall return.
D DAY, 78 YEARS AGO
One of my lifelong Bucket List items has been a visit to the beaches of Normandy. A window of opportunity opened in June
of 2014, when an assignment for a feature story required my presence in France as well as Scotland. I will be working on paintings and a feature from the trip in the near future.
Iron Mike / Sculpted by Leah Hiebert, this powerful statue depicts an Airborne trooper with a Thompson submachine gun at the ready. The statue was not named for any one man or unit, but rather dedicated to all paratroopers, past, present and future. Iron Mike overlooks the Merderet River, where many troopers--parachutists as well as glider troops-- landed to begin the liberation of occupied Europe.
Pointe du Hoc / At dawn on June 6, 225 Rangers scaled these cliffs to eliminate the threat of huge artillery pieces.
Led by Lt. General James Rudder of Mason, Texas, they succeeded after two days of severe fighting. Only 90 Rangers made it through, but continued fighting for many days.
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To view a series of photos from the Normandy and Scotland visit, click on Iron Mike's Tommy Gun or the rock of Pointe du Hoc. |
Normandy, 1942: Third Tank Battalion, Scots Guards has landed at Juno Beach. Tank Commander Lieutenant Andrew Elgin is engaged in the critical battles leading to the Caumont Breakout. His tank is hit August 11, 1944. Lord Elgin's story can be read by clicking on the piper and the Churchill tank.
Two Caldwell paintings for a feature story about the Normandy landings, the advance through the hedgerow regions and the final breakout of the allies at Caumont. In June, Caldwell will be retracing the Normandy invasion, from Omaha and Utah Beaches to Juno, Sword and Gold; sipping wine in St. Mere Eglise where the 82nd Airborne fought, and walking the cliffs at Point Du Hoc. The videos include bagpipe music, and may take a minute or two to open, so be patient. |
3rd Scots Guards advance on Caumont at dawn. A piper leads a Churchill tank crew. |
A Churchill tank has been hit, and the crew escapes the burning tank. |
The Informal Outdoor Portrait
Several recent Outdoor Portraits
Wild Things
Louie Bond, 2017 Roastee at the Texas Outdoor Writer's Conference in League City, Texas.
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Young Jordan Haley and Gramps Bill Haley
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A Search for Rainbows
Peter Lange fishes on a Colorado river
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Thirteen Years Old
Ducks Unlimited Art Print 2011 / Bob Evans Jr.
The three Caldwell Ducks Unlimited art prints are $200 each. |
Lawrence and Justin Rearick: Justin's first buck, and a 2016 buck.
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The Formal Portrait
Jack Mayfield
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Sia, Mike, Duke, Reo and Avalon at Newman's Castle, Bellville, Texas
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Chest Thumping Time
2017: First Place and Second Place, in a national outdoor art event
2017: Two wins in a national outdoor art contest produced by the Outdoor Writers Association of America, (OWWA). First place and Second place.
First place was “Distribution Disagreement,” a confrontation between an elk hunter and a big grizzly that fancies the kill to be more appropriate for a bear. Oil, owned by Peter B. Lange.
Second place was “Dawn Ambush.” A column of British soldiers is being led by a piper. It is daybreak in Normandy, June 14, 1944. A Churchill tank is in the distance, depending on the soldiers for cover from German Panzers. The painting was a commission for Tank Commander Andrew Elgin, whose tank was hit by a German 88. Andrew survived, and is now celebrating his 94th birthday in Scotland.
For a video of the art from start to finish, with bagpipes, click on the piper's helmet. |
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Recent Caldwell paintings available
"Surf Silver at Pass Cavallo"
Gclee of an oil painting on gallery canvas, 30" x 24"
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"Autumn Wolves"
Large oil on canvas / Final available,
May 1, 2020
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Previous and Recent assignments in Scotland
Scotland, 2017: The Tattoo / The River Dee / Glen Tanar
Edinburgh Castle / 2017 Tattoo Finale. For images of the Family Bruce and their Tattoo opening march, click on the Leader's Baton. Vizi Bruce-Caldwell image
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American Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff took the salute from the British Forces at the Grand Finale. Sam Caldwell images |
Scotland / River Dee Conservation Feature
Stay tuned for a feature about critical programs that are enhancing the future of
the Scot salmon fishery, with impacts on the future of American salmonids
In the Grampian Highlands, the Dee Conservancy is establishing numerous dense tree regions that can affect the impact of water flow on the lower Dee.
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On the River Dee, specially-designed chutes allow salmon to negotiate and return to ancient spawning sites not available for many years.
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Scotland / The Royal Deeside, from a TIDE Magazine feature
On The River Dee
Click on the Irishman's cap for a visit to Scotland's Royal Deeside
CCA TIDE Magazine: On a great Scotland River, conservation replaces apathy.
Feature article from the Coastal Conservation Association's TIDE Magazine, November 2006. Caldwell writes about the impact of conservation efforts, literally from the roots up. Next step: expanding the success lessons of the Dee to distant regions, including the West Coast of America.
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Spey casting near the Brig O'Dee
Plein air paintings from Caldwell's visit to the Dee, circa 2006. The artist will be reprising many of the scenes with new images, photos as well as art.
Stay in touch for a visit to the Royal Edinburgh Tattoo, a visit with old friends on the River Dee, and a special tour of the 2017 Braemar Gathering Highland Games. Maybe this time, we'll actually see the Queen. |
Scotland Images / 2006
March 24 to April 8, 2006
On the occasion of the 700th Anniversary of King Robert The Bruce, First Scottish King
Painting, photographing and fishing,
whilst driving on the wrong side of the road.
Edinburgh to the Highlands,
the River Dee to Aberdeen.
Click on the images for a tour of photos and paintings:
The Bruce assemblage honoring King Robert The Bruce in 2006.
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Scotland Images / 2009
The Gathering / Edinburgh, Scotland,
July 25-26 2009
 
After the Highland Games in Edinburgh, Young Benedict Elgin leads the Bruce Family in the Parade up the Royal Mile.That's Adam, Benedict and Charles. In the Bruce Tent: Lady Victoria, grandson Benedict and Lord Andrew Elgin. Painting of King Robert The Bruce by Caldwell.
For a tour of the Royal Mile and The Gathering, click on Benedict's smile.
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Scotland Images / 2014
700th Anniversary of Bannockburn / Victory over England
 
Magnificent statue of King Robert The Bruce. The King steps forward from Edinburgh Castle at the evening finale of the Gathering.
 
A few Caldwell sketches of Clan Chiefs at The Gathering and Bannockburn. At right, Lord Charles Edward Bruce with the sword of King Robert The Bruce. |
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More chest Thumping Time
Once in a while, one should be allowed to do a bit of chest thumping. For the fifth year, a Caldwell watercolor has been accepted in the prestigious International Watercolor Exhibition. Caldwell is now at Elite Status.
In 2011, the jury chose "Traditions Continued." In 2012, the jury chose “Owner Of The Mountain.” In 2013, “Sunrise Announcement.”
In 2014, I missed entering a painting, due to a certain commission in Scotland, and a visit through Normandy. There’s a link to the Normandy trip on my website. Drop by and visit with Iron Mike.
In 2016, they chose “The Farrier.” This year, it was “Stoney Creek.”
The jury chose not to include one of my favorite works of all time, “Dawn Advance on Caumont, Scots Third Guard.” I guess the rifles and bayonets offended the Politically Correct sensibilities of the judges.
Here are images, if you have an interest in judging for yourself.
Owner of the Mountain
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Sunrise Announcement
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The Farrier
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Dawn Advance On Caumont, 1944; Scots Third Guard-- One of my favorite paintings, ever.
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A collection of 53 of my favorite
outdoor paintings
The images are available as high resolution Giclees on Arches watercolor paper
13” x 19” / $185
24” x 30” / $385
Add Texas sales tax of 8.5%
Can be delivered in Houston or shipped within five business days. Shipped in large tube, via UPS. Add shipping charge of $18.
To view the collection, click on the marlin's eye.
Gulf Stream Dreaming / Transparent oil on canvas / Gclee's available: 23 x 28 / $385
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Recent Events
Prints of an ancient watercolor, and a new oil painting now available
Dawn Ambush
Wade Caldwell and Buck set up shop
one morning on Jack Mayfield's stock tank.
Just one of many new, old and ancient Caldwell paintings now available. The images are available as high resolution Giclees on Arches watercolor
paper.
Got a friend with good taste in art?
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Distribution Disagreement
A young Scot in the American Highlands has a problem with a grizzly. Resolution will involve making that one shot count, or lighting a shuck.
One of six new paintings looking for people with good taste in outdoor art. The original here is $4,000. Others are $6,000.
To view a video from idea sketches to finished painting-- with Highland music-- click on the bear's eye. Might take a minute to load, so be patient.
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Art Fight results: watercolorist Sam Caldwell concedes defeat to ceramist Stephanne Martin; Texas Children’s Hospital is the winner.
At the Preview Friday, August 19, the duo traded insults as they demoed their talents. Caldwell lost by crowd acclamation. At the Saturday gallery opening, ceramist Stephanne Martin delivered the best line with, “You’re just a 2-d artist, and I’m a 3-d artist!”
Attendees bought drawing tickets and won art by Stephanne and John Martin, and the demo by Caldwell. Caldwell delivered a check from the drawings for $530 to the Texas Children’s Hospital.
The exhibit at Martin Galleries, 1570 Kingwood Drive, will be open for viewing through November.
For a visit to the Art Fight! click on Stephanne's winning smile.
Photos by Vizi Lange-Caldwell
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A magnificent statue in the McAllen War Memorial. To visit the memorial, click on the Marine's hand grenade.
The Portrait of Patrick Henry below was commissioned by the Daughters of the Republic to be exhibited in the Plaza of Liberty, at the center of the memorial. May take a minute to load, so be patient. |
A new video in oils: Patrick Henry for the Texas Society, DAR
To watch Caldwell's portrait as it developed from idea through sketch to completion, click on the American flag. May take a dozen seconds to download, so be patient.
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Back to the past and a few great scouting images with paintings by Boy and Girl Scouts. BSA Shac Jam 2011.
Click on Vizi's smile for a link to the photos.
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Boy Scouts of America / Oct. 8-9
Caldwell participated in the huge 100th Anniversary Shac Jam near College Station Texas. Sam did watercolor demos while hundreds of Scouts enjoyed a retro visit to the days of Baden Powell and Clan MacLaren. That's Scot Clan Chief Donald MacLaren below. Read his message to the Texas Wood Badgers by clicking on a bagpiper.
Below, daybreak at the Highland Village area, 100th BSA Sam Houston Area Council Jamboree, October 9, 2010. Caldwell helped roast a pig. Get a load of those bird legs beneath the kilt. For a trip in a ReMax hot air balloon, watercoloring with kids and a visit with thousands of Boy Scouts, click on Caldwell's kilt.
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A beautiful work of art-- and the painting isn't too bad, either. CCA Central Houston Live Auction. |
“Gotcha!” The painting features Will Ohmstede Jr's son, Kiernan Cruger, working on a huge marlin off Costa Rica. Will Said, "In two fishing days, Kiernan, all of 8 years old, in the fighting chair, caught six of our blues. Then, we strapped a man-size fighting belt on Kiernan. After an epic battle, Kiernan won a fight with the largest blue of the trip.”
The painting continues a long standing tradition; Caldwell provided a painting for the first-ever Central Houston CCA banquet 1n 1978. This work is the latest in Caldwell’s renowned transparent oil series. Sam says he is proud to have followed Lefty Kreh as a CCA Conservationist of the Year, and was recently inducted into the Perry R. Bass Wall of Fame at the Texas Maritime Museum. |
Aw, Shucks... Coastal Conservation Association's Caldwell inducted into the Perry R. Bass Wall of Fame.
Rockport, Texas– Monday, March 21, 2016.
Maritime Collections and Education Center of the Texas Maritime Museum, Rockport, Texas.
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Aransas County Judge Burt Mills and artist Sam Caldwell with their Wall of Fame Awards.
Judge Mills fought years for the opening of Cedar Bayou, and won. He completed the last few huge dredge shovelfuls, and this small shovelful to unite the bay with the Gulf of Mexico.
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Caldwell accepts the award, and below, readies a Bahama bonefish for release.
For a video featuring Caldwell, click on this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIGoEVUYNLs
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Informal Portraits, a new site under construction
Here are a few of my favorite outdoor portraits done over some 45 years. Some are old, some are brand new. Research is underway for some of the names. Check back a bit later. Or, give me a call with a name. 281-455-9390.—Sam Caldwell
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Tim Merrick of Wintergreen, Virginia, with Max on Stoney Creek. Harry Briscoe, Hexigraph Rods on a Chilean river.
To view many of Caldwell's outdoor portraits, click on any of the images. |
Brookies in Stoney Creek / Full size and closeups of the fisherman and Brookies
Transparent watercolor on Huile paper / 20" x 28"
"Brookies In Stoney Creek" / Available $4,000
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A few favorite paintings from 2015 / Gclees available, if original is sold
"Spring Creek Ranch Valley" / Watercolor / Available $3,000
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"Gotcha!” Oil. 24” x 18" / Young lad chooses to fight a marlin
with stand-up gear. The lad wins, barely.
Gclee $385
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"Dawn Advance" / Third Scots Guards, Normandy,
June 27, 1944 Watercolor / available $3,000 |
The Farrier / watercolor / Chosen for the Houston National
Watercolor exhibition / Available, framed: $4,000
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"The Inlet" / watercolor / Gclee available
12 x 18 $185 / 28 x 28, $385
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"A Scholarship Trout" / oil-watercolor on Huile
Art prints available from Coastal Conservation Texas
CCA STAR www.startournament.org
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Caldwell named Conservation Sportsman of the year by CCA Dallas
The Pantheon of previous Dallas Conservationists began with
Gary Lumas in 2012, included Gregg Stunz in 2013 and Lefty Kreh in 2014.
The award ceremonies took place at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, April 16.
Caldwell ended his remarks with, "There are people who deserve this award more than me, but I'm going to keep it."
CCA Dallas President Hal Thomas. Caldwell's painting was featured in the Live Auction.
To watch the painting grow, click on the osprey.
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To read Caldwell's remarks, click on the American flag. Photos by Vizi Lange-Caldwell |
Richard Pratt and Caldwell with Caldwell's painting, "Greater Fish Hawks." Pratt won the painting in the Live Auction. |
“Action At The Nearshore Reef”
Just off the Port O'Connor big jetties, in easy range of small boats, huge pyramid reefs installed by CCA programs provide protection for the pyramid chain of sea life. The painting this year continues a Port O’Connor tradition; the work is the latest in Caldwell’s renowned transparent oil series.
A new classic Caldwell painting |
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Quail To Go
Got a quail-hunting friend with good taste in art? Here comes the Holiday Season. An 18" gclee is $195; a 28" gclee is $385. For a video of the painting from sketch to final painting, click on the pointer's nose. May take a couple of minutes to load, so be patient. |
More Where They Came From
Three quail for Kenneth Marks
Oil/watercolor medium on Arches Oil Paper
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This painting sold at the Port O'Connor Live auction. Gclee prints available.
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Detail of "Tarpon For Two at Cedar Bayou"
An oil painting in Caldwell's unique transparent style.
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Below are studies for two new paintings, available late November
"Tough Day On The Horizon"
A high country elk rises at dawn. Will it see dusk?
This is the study. The 30" x 24" Transparent oil is $4,000
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"Casting for Browns, or Rainbows, or Kokanee, Whatever Likes A Streamer"
This is the study. The 30" x 24" transparent oil is $4,000
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Gotcha!
An oil painting for the Texas Oilman's Tournament. Click on the marlin's eye for a video of the painting from beginning to end.
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A couple of recent Caldwells. One commissioned by the Houston Big Game Fishing Club,
the other by the Coastal Conservation Association
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"Big Fish for a Tough Kid"
Click on the marlin for a video, start to finish of the art. |
"First Jump at Cedar Bayou"
Commissioned by the San Antonio CCA to commemorate the opening of Cedar Bayou. Click on the fisherman for a video.
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While in Scotland, I just had to visit the CALDWELL GOLF CLUB, and the ALAMO BAR. Here's a couple of pix.
For a tour of both places, click on the Caldwell Golf Club sign or the Lone Star flag. |
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Here are a series of Caldwell art as "videos."
Due to the magic of stop action photography, you can watch as each of these paintings begins and moves to completion.
Just click on any painting.
Sean and Kenyon, Queen's Bathtub, Hawaii
Sean and Kenyon, Bonefishing
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Jim Weinzetl and Jazz, one of the world's finest pointers
 
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Lon Dekkers of Canson and Caldwell did a November demo for the Northwest Art League in Spring Texas. Click on either image for more pictures.
"Confused Soldiering"A feature story for The Blue Lion / Bruce Family Newsletter
Both paintings are on Arches Huile paper, in Oil/Watercolor.
Normandy, 1942: Third Tank Battalion, Scots Guards has landed at Juno Beach. Tank Commander Lieutenant Andrew Elgin is engaged in the critical battles leading to the Caumont Breakout. His tank is hit August 11, 1944. Lord Elgin's story can be read by clicking on the piper and the Churchill tank.
Two Caldwell paintings for a feature story about the Normandy landings, the advance through the hedgerow regions and the final breakout of the allies at Caumont. In June, Caldwell will be retracing the Normandy invasion, from Omaha and Utah Beaches to Juno, Sword and Gold; sipping wine in St. Mere Eglise where the 82nd Airborne fought, and walking the cliffs at Point Du Hoc.
The video on the left includes bagpipe music, and may take a minute or two to open, so be patient.
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3rd Scots Guards advance on Caumont at dawn. A piper leads a Churchill tank crew. |
A Churchill tank has been hit, and the crew escapes the burning tank. |
This just in from the Outdoor Writers Association of America—art
from CCA Currents newsletters takes top awards in national contest.
First Place, Illustration/Graphic Contest, General/Overall Category, “Big Surf,
Big Sky, Big Fish On, cover of the February/ March 2013 Currents. Cobra oil/watercolor on Canson Huile paper.
Second Place, Illustration/Graphic Contest, General/Overall Category, “Deep Red Structure” cover of the June/July 2013 Currents. Both were paintings by Sam Caldwell. Cobra oil on canvas.
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The Farrier
Chosen for the 2014 International
Watercolor Exhibtion
Oil/watercolor medium on
Arches Oil Paper
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Several recent paintings:
Oil on gesso, and Canson's Arches water/oil paper
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Cactus and Tailfeathers
Cobra oils on canvas
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Quail to Go
Cobra oil on Canson Arches water/oil paper
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Knee Deep Reds
Cobra oils on Canson's Arches water/oil paper
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Deep Red Structure
Cobra oil on Canson's Arches water/oil paper
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General Sam Houston
Oil/watercolor on Canson's Arches water/oil paper
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All the paintings in videos are available as Giclees. See, "Pricing" link elsewhere.
Recent events
Houston Highland Games!
Clan tents, bagpipes, Celtic music, big men throwing heavy stuff around,
little kids having fun. Click on the little girl or the huge hurler for a visit to the 2014 games.
One of the finest outdoor events of the year-- The CCA Concert for Conservation, May 18 at the Sam Houston Race Park. Dwight Yoakam, Hayes Carll, Robert Earl Keen and Ray Wylie Hubbard jammed for 3,000 fans. A great moment shown below-- Robert Earl Keen brought Lyle Lovett to the stage for two numbers.
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My favorite new quail painting-- Quail To Go. Edition of 20 gclee art prints. $358, signed and numbered. 28" x 24".
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Other new Caldwell art prints are available: edition of 20 each, signed and numbered. 28" x 24", $385.
Here are a couple of recent paintings that graced the covers of the Currents newsletter.
Big Surf, Big Sky, Big Fish On
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Deep Red Structure
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TOWA Annual Meeting in New Braunfels, Texas.
Caldwell receives the L.A. Wilke Award. For a visit with some fine outdoor writers and great faces at the Texas Safari Ranch, click on the red award case. For pro photographer David Redwine's images, go to his fine website: www.daveredwineimages.com (events)
Incoming President David Sikes congratulates Sam Caldwell. Caldwell said, "There's been a mistake. Other people here tonight deserve this award more than me. But I'm going to keep it."
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Trout Unlimited Banquet in New Braunfels, on Canyon Lake
Caldwell paints a trout picture while the flyfishing crowd heckles. Click on the painting for a visit.
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Crab Trap Grab in Port O'Connor, Texas
Click on the airboat for a few photos from the annual bay cleanup in Port O'Connor, Texas.
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Outdoor Art Expo Indoors
Orvis Houston
Ben Kocian, Les McDonald and Sam Caldwell enjoyed an evening with friends. Hope we saw you there.
  
Les McDonald's new pelican print, and Ben Kocian's classic blue Marlin painting drew many raffle dollars for the CCA HTFT program. Caldwell's watercolor demo was won at the end of the evening. The winner was Shaun Jones. Heath Bryant won the Orvis flrod and reel, Ashley Ahlfinger won the Caldwell art print, Gary Burns won the Les McDonald print and Ben Kocian's art print went to Dixie Swearingen.
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Caldwell's watercolor demo, Lighthouse Cove Reds, was improved with the help of several young artists: Sam and Sarah, Blyn, Tate and Shaw. At the end of the evening, the watercolor was won by Shaun Jones.
The Kocian and McDonald prints, along with the Orvis Access Fly rod set, will be on view and available for further raffle sales until Saturday, December 17. This will allow for further contributions to the CCA's HTFT program. For a tour of Caldwell paintings shown at the Orvis event, click on the lad in red. |
Recently announced by Ducks Unlimited, Texas:
"Thirteen Years Old" wins honors for Caldwell as Texas State Artist, 2010-2011
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A few paintings from the Orvis evening: Fishing the Inlet, Ancient Traditions Continued, Heart Mountain Valley, and Three Studies for Triptychs.
 
 
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First Jump at
Cedar Bayou
Oil painting commemorating the opening of Cedar Bayou
Gclee prints avilable
13 x 19
$185
28 x 21
$385 |
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A few portraits from the past, a couple from the present, one from the future.
Robert Burns. Caldwell presented a Burns print to the Robert Burns Federation in Paisley, Scotland. Click on Robby's red book.
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King Robert The Bruce. Commissioned by Lord Andrew Elgin. For a tour of recent Scot events, click on King Robert's sword. |
Sir Walter Scott. Scotland's great historical novelist & poet. Click on Scott's foulard for more details. |
Joe McBride and Texas Governor Rick Perry. A future Caldwell painting in the Texas capitol?
Walter Fondren III. Best Outdoor Painting, 2010: TOWA |
Dr. James Naismith: Scholar, educator, inventor of basketball. A future commission of national scope? We'll see.
Lawrence Rearick and son Justin with Justin's first buck. |
Ahh, Abaco, the Bahamas:
Hundreds of miles of bonefish water inside, thousands of fathoms of fish-filled bluewater outside in the Atlantic. A few paintings coming up soon.
Click on the bonefish to see a video with good old Texas music from a trip by the Gofers (Grumpy Old Fishermen) and a couple of Caldwell watercolors- one at the open, one at the close.
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Wounded Warriors 2008-2009-2010 The little fishing village of Port O'Connor hosts recovering veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. Music written and performed by Craig Carter of Heart Mountain, Texas. Pledge Of Allegiance by Charlie Daniels. Click on an American flag for a heart-warming trip to a small town classic.
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Alaska!
For a YouTube video of a crashing glacier, click on the puffin.
Puffins, orcas
and bears,
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A few sketches for Alaska paintings by Caldwell
  
Large and In Charge in Denali / Preliminary sketch in watercolor, for a large transparent oil. Several other Alaska studies are available for commissions.
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At Chena Hot Springs, Alaska, two prestigious awards were presented to Caldwell by the Outdoor Writers
Association of America
"Thirteen Years Old" A pair of thirteen-year old hunters wait for incoming river mallards. Named DU's Texas State Artist, Caldwell did this painting for the 2010-2011 DU art print.
"Copano Bay Redfish" Painted for the Aranzazu children's benefit. The two fishermen are Bum Phillips and Dan Pastorini.
The paintings went at auction to benefit conservation organizations.
Both images are available as Giclees; 28" x 24", $385. A smaller giclee, 13" x 19" is $185. For Giclee prints of either of these images, give me a call or email: sam @samcaldwell. com or 281-455-9390. |
A few recently completed paintings are now available. Contact Sam Caldwell for information: sam@samcaldwell.com, or 281-455-9390
 
Let's Go Rodeo: near Marathon, Big Bucks Ranch / Two Fishers, One Inlet
Three Surf Sharks / Hill Country Stream
 
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For all my OWAA/ CCA friends, and other folks with good taste in art, here are a few links to some recent art and events. Click on an image for a visual visit.
CCA recent events, the art:
San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Greater Woodlands. Coming up October 18, Lee County and Port O'Connor, Oct. 20.
 Dallas CCA banquet
San Antonio CCA banquet
 Austin CCA banquet
Greater Woodlands CCA banquet
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Click photos for images.
Denali Grayling fishing on a tundra stream... Kenai fjord trip: Leaping orcas! Crashing glaciers!
 
Click photos for images.
Chena Hot Springs: OWAA Breakout Day on the lake... Many OWAA folks, and Bernie Karl, an Irresistible Force for recycling, sustainable energy.
 Click painting for images.
Quail Coalition, Central Texas: "Leave Some For Seed"
Click photo for images.
Inuit Dancers at Chena Hot Springs, OWAA Annual Meeting |
Click photos for images.
Alaska highway, Salmon Hatchery, Sea Life Center in Seward.
Click photos for images.
Three bonnie shooting lassies at Chena Hot Springs.
Click photo for images.
The Wild Wells Golf Tourney, Kingwood Country Club, benefitting Shriners Childrens Hospital |
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| AWARDS, COMING EVENTS FOR CALDWELL ART |
Outdoor Art Expo Indoors
Orvis Houston December 10, 2011
Ben Kocian, Les McDonald and Sam Caldwell enjoyed an evening with friends. Hope we saw you there.
  
Les McDonald's new pelican print, and Ben Kocian's classic blue Marlin painting drew many raffle dollars for the CCA HTFT program. Caldwell's watercolor demo was won at the end of the evening. The winner was Shaun Jones. Heath Bryant won the Orvis flrod and reel, Ashley Ahlfinger won the Caldwell art print, Gary Burns won the Les McDonald print and Ben Kocian's art print went to Dixie Swearingen.
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Caldwell's watercolor demo, Lighthouse Cove Reds, was improved with the help of several young artists: Sam andSarah, Blyn, Tate and Shaw. At the end of the evening, the watercolor was won by Shaun Jones.
The Kocian and McDonald prints, along with the Orvis Access Fly rod set, will be on view and available for further raffle sales until Saturday, December 17. This will allow for further contributions to the CCA's HTFT program. For a tour of Caldwell paintings shown at the Orvis event, click on the lad in red. |
Ducks Unlimited, Texas:
"Thirteen Years Old" wins honors for Caldwell as Texas State Artist, 2011-2012.
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A few paintings from the Orvis evening: Fishing the Inlet, Ancient Traditions Continued, Heart Mountain Valley, and Three Studies for Triptychs.
 
 
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A few portraits from the past, a couple from the present, one from the future. |
Robert Burns. Caldwell presented a Burns print to the Robert Burns Federation in Paisley, Scotland. Click on Robby's red book. |
King Robert The Bruce. Commissioned by Lord Andrew Elgin. For a tour of recent Scot events, click on King Robert's sword. |
Sir Walter Scott. Scotland's great historical novelist & poet. Click on Scott's foulard for more details. |
Joe McBride and Texas Governor Rick Perry. A future Caldwell painting in the Texas capitol?
Walter Fondren III. Best Outdoor Painting, 2010: TOWA |
Dr. James Naismith: Scholar, educator, inventor of basketball. A future commission of national scope? We'll see.
Lawrence Rearick and son Justin with Justin's first buck. |
RECENT EVENTS FOR CALDWELL ART |
Spring Creek, Heart Mountain and DARK CANYON Blue Quail expedition, November 15-18
Images from one of my favorite places in the universe, the Big Bend of Texas. On left, my Dark Canyon studio setup. Mountain lions have been taking Dark Canyon mule deer, so the artist had cougar repellent handy. On right, "Dark Canyon Entry Sentry." There will be a number of Dark Canyon watercolors available at the event you see on the right, the Kocian/Caldwell Art Expo at Orvis. For a photographic trip to Spring Creek Ranch, click on the shotgun.
 
 
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Aranzazu tourney honoring Bum Phillips
Rockport, Oct. 15 - 16 / Some 300 of Bum Phillip's friends honored the Luv Ya Blue Oiler's coach, and raised funds to help children with special needs. Caldwell provided a portrait of Bum as well as a painting called, "Bum Phillips and Dan Pastorini Go Fishing."
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Caldwell led PAINT-IN at WASH (Watercolor Arts Society Houston) September 25 / 10 - 3 pm
Demonstrations on Frederix Watercolor Canvas, and Arches paper. Precise illustration techniques and sloppy, intuitive painting techniques.
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Heart Mountain and Dark Canyon, with music by Craig Carter / Click on the .38 caliber pistol for a YouTube trip
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Wildlife Forever, State Fish and Art Contest for Kids / Richard M. Hart and Johnny Morris Convention Center, Athens, Texas. For tour of photos, click on the snake.
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Port Mansfield, Laguna Madre Beach and Cut Cleanup - click for YouTube and music by Craig Carter
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Operation Game Thief / CCA Austin's Bob Samford sponsored the trip to Port Mansfield, Lady's Crew shown. From left, Shelby Samford, Elizabeth Connor, Ashley Stokowski, Capt. Mike Lowe and Bob Samford. On right, Capt. Lynn Wadell of Woodee Rods, who hosted the trip.
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Sam Caldwell received honors as
Texas State Artist for 2004
 
Victory congrats from nationally-renowned sculptor James Surls go to Sam Caldwell, selected by the Texas Commission On The Arts as Texas State Artist of the Year for 2004. Hanging with the Guv: The man in the hat behind Caldwell is the Texas State Musician for 2004, Ray Benson of the Grammy-award winning group, Asleep at the Wheel.
Two commemorative prints have been issued by Wildlife Graphics in honor of Caldwell's award:
Dawn Patrol, above and Chicken Champ tonight, or Rooster Soup Mañana.
Quail Tree. That's Bob Wallace on the right. |
A few new people paintings that aren't too bad.
"Ancient Traditions, Continued."
"Three Fine Furry Friends" Camo, Chris Smisek and Camo's grandson, Chester.
Wade Vielock and Dad, with a nice flounder.
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Lawrence Rearick and son Justin with a nice buck.
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Dovehunters. Bob Evans' sons
Allen and John.
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Buckhunter. That's Fisher Byers with his first venado.
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Quail Explosion |
Thought you would enjoy a visit I made to a hospital in Dallas in November, before the art exhibit opening at Thornwood Galleries. I spent a year there when I was a 9-year old kid.
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To all my new Scottish Rite friends: What a memorable day, Friday.
In the 1946 Scottish Rite Hospital For Crippled Children of my memories, being in the outdoors was a dream. But the reality of a shotgun-shattered leg foretold crutches, an external brace and a dull indoor life.
The caregivers and surgeons at the hospital changed my life, not only in the physical sense, but in the way I view the world. Since I left that old Dallas hospital, I have been able to run, hike, fish, hunt and make a living as an outdoorsman. Seeing old black and white photographs of the kids brought back memories, and an appreciation for the colorful, child-friendly hospital of today. Best wishes from a Scottish Rite alumni, Sam Caldwell
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Caldwell watercolor demos 2010, 2011 at Art Supply Expo. Raffled off, the paintings brought joy to the heart of the winners, and money to the Texas Children's Hospital
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A few available paintings
"Birds With Blue"
Changing Of The Guard / Original art of the painting chosen by Texas Ducks Unlimited for the 2006-2007 art print.
"Colorado County Stream"
Bluewater Confrontation / A large transparent oil on canvas. |
D A R K C A N Y O N
Heart Mountain, from Spring Creek Ranch headquarters.
Dark Canyon is on the far side of Heart Mountain.
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Spring Creek Ranch / Heart Mountain Blue Quail Hunters and
D A R K C A N YO N
January 15 - 17, 2010
A few shots, with music by Craig Carter on a YouTube video. Click on the pistol. It was there due to a cougar issue in Dark Canyon, where I did some sketching.
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Click on the boy's bow to go to
Sam Caldwell's Print Warehouse.
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Sam Caldwell's Print Warehouse
Many of the images Caldwell has painted over the years have become art prints and posters.
Some are sold out, but most are now available as high quality Gclee prints. From Christmas Bay
to South Texas Quail hunts to Big Bend's Christmas Mountains, Caldwell has images you might
be unable to do without. Click on the flyfisherman's hat below, or the young archer's bow to the left
to go to Caldwell's Print Warehouse. Remember-- if not the original art, high quality Gclees as well
as commissions, are available. Contact the artist at 281-455-9390 or sam@samcaldwell.com.
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A few Caldwell Past Events
If you missed these events, shame on me for not getting you the invitation on time.
But, cheer up - you can get a personal, if virtual invitation to future events. Just send me an email address; sam@samcaldwell.com
Cast For The Cure Tourney, Rockport, Texas.
Two Caldwell paintings go on the auction block to aid Cystic Fibrosis. A study, left and final large watercolor, "First Trout."
Rockport Center For The Arts / Sporting Art Invitational
One of the finest of Texas' art centers again features their choice of the state's finest sporting artists. Art from The Texas 10 Most Wanted Exhibit. Gclee's available! |
Long Distance Caster
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Harry Crofton Releases A Red For Further Duty.
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Daybreak Mallards
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The Ambushers
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Houston Highland Games
Houston Farm & Ranch Club. This original painting and several prints will be available at the fundraising auction. Part of the proceeds from this magnificent Scottish music and games festival (and from sale of the painting) will go to Texas Children's Hospital.
Poached Salmon / River Dee, Scotland Highlands
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On stage, CCA Houston Chapter banquet- Again, Caldwell completes a painting while 500 fishermen watch. It'll go as the last item on the live auction. This study will also be available.
Daybreak Marlin - the study.
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Cystic Fibrosis Cast For The Cure tourney in Rockport.
An original Caldwell painting will be on the auction block to aid this great cause.
Fish Hawks, Two
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