I don’t know exactly what makes David Wilder’s art so compelling. Maybe some of his eclectic background gets infused into his work. Self taught, the Arizona-based Wilder focus on every aspect of the American West. (Above: Road to Jerome, commissioned for a cafe in the artist colony of Jerome, Arizona / Below: The Imaginary West)
Above: Tres Amigos (in progress) / Below: Monsoon Over Coffee Pot Rock
Above: Different Drummer / Below: Quarter Horse
Dave Wilder (in his studio, above) – his website, here.
His Tumblr, here.
On Facebook, here.
On Twitter @WilderArts
You know what strikes me immediately? The deep affection for his subject matter. It’s infectious. ‘Quarter Horse’ really made me smile. Lovely stuff
You’re right. That’s absolutely part of it. Thanks.
His figures remind me in a way of Norman Rockwell. Very appealing.
I can see that! Good observation. Thanks.
wow, these are very amazing indeed….. As a fellow artist, I can only guess that how time consuming this must have been; but the end result is worth all the hard work…. wow…. I’m gonna reblog it!
Reblogged this on Spiffy and commented:
Such detailed and colorful art by David Wilder! My, my; one has to just ‘analyse’ it long enough to see the level of detail and the beauty hidden in them…. The skillful use of shades balance the images between contrast and ‘blend’ very nicely.
Thanks for the reblog (great blog btw). I agree with your thoughts on the complexity and depth of his work..
your welcome..
yes, they are very complex indeed.. 
The cowboy pictures are very retro. But my favorite is the Monsoon over Coffee Pot Rock. Just wonderful.
Retro for certain, good point. The Monsoon was one he posted on his FB from his archives, which I posted because I though the same thing as you. Just excellent.
oh wow. I love the detail and the traditional illustration skills
I agree about the detail in particular. It’s really quite amazing. Thanks.