Margaret Drake . Texas
Cowboys | Wildlife | Western Sculpture | Figurative Sculpture | Horses | Bison | Buffalo | American Indians
“I’m not doing this to make money, but to share my vision of beauty with those of you who will appreciate what you see through my eyes. Doing my own patinas allows me to customize my pieces so that they are different from all other sculptures.“- Margaret Drake
Bio and Galleries with Margaret Drake
Margaret strives for accuracy as well as aesthetics when creating realistic figures of animals and humans. Originally from Northwestern Colorado ranching country, Margaret first learned she had a propensity for sculpting after she retired from working 30 years in research in the pharmaceutical industry.
Margaret has taken several workshops from noted western art sculptors and patineurs.
Most sculptors do not do their own patina work, as it means having to master the chemistry involved in oxidizing metal in conjunction with carefully applied heat. Margaret learned patination through working with a master patineur in the field. She does her own patinas, often quite colorful, thus making each piece unique.
Margaret’s work has appeared in many prestigious juried shows throughout the United States. She has also taught sculpting at the prestigious Western Art Academy at Schneider University, Kerrville, Texas.
GALLERY REPRESENTATION
White Buffalo Gallery, 200 NE Barnard St, Glen Rose, TX 76043 (254) 897-1988
RECENT SHOWS
2024
2020 Permanent acquisition , George W Bush International Airport, Houston, Tx (purchased by the city of Houston) “Andaluz”
First place 2021 online show by Women Artists of the West (WAOW), “TATANKA”
2nd place, Mountain Arts Show 2021, “Saber Charge”
2nd place, WAOW National show 2022, “Ponca Man Dance”
2023 Directors Choice Award and permanent acquisition by Pearce Museum of Western Art, Corsicana, Tx, “First Saddle”
2023 Permanent Acquisition, Museum of the First Americans, Oklahoma City, Ok*
*note: the Kiowa Black Leggings Society has submitted the piece to the museum and are awaiting word of acceptance
2023 Permanent acquisition, Kiowa Casino, Devol, Ok, “Kiowa Black Leggings Warrior”
2024 - Second place overall, Pearce Museum of Western Art Invitational Show “Comanche Song”
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