Duke Beardsley Studio

Just ride the horse the direction it’s going. But wear spurs. “Whiskey Creek” and “Wildcat” are bound for in Scottsdale… part of my new show “CARRYING FIRE: Fearless Optimism From The Lost Trail To Nowhere”
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I’ll be there this Thursday 6–9 p.m. Hope you can stop by!

No, I’m not afraid of AI in the arts. One thing I’m pretty sure AI will never do… make anything by hand. But that’s not to say tech isn’t huge and in the arts for good. In fact I use it a good bit to compose. It can save some time and more importantly it can expose mistakes long before I put paint to canvas. It’s also just a chance for me to see my works in an entirely different way! For example… here’s a sequence of a piece coming together for a client to consider. Layers, crops, fades, all courtesy of the iPad. Great fun!
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Because and and art… does not come easy.

Trying times.
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One of my favorite art stories… Durinh WWII Picasso was living and working in Paris. At some point in the N**i occupation a German officer visited his studio and encountered “Guernica”, arguably Picasso’s greatest work. Evidently shaken by the visual chaos embodied in the work, and perhaps even aware of the painting’s horrific inspiration, the officer asked the painter “Did you do this?” To which Picasso replied “No. You did.”
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Great art is not always created when the mind and spirit is at play. In fact, in my opinion, far more great art has been born during times of crisis, chaos, tragedy, and rage. Let whatever you’re feeling during these trying times feel your creativity. In other words, in trying times, keep trying!
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Because and and art… does not come easy.

“Saqueadores Beduinos” (Bedouin Raiders)
©️2025
Mixed media
30x40 x3 (30x120” triptych)
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See it and so many others !! Opens this week at the 120th Annual National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver!
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This year will mark a MAJOR milestone for Coors Weatern Art… It’s the first time the exhibition will be held in the new Legacy Building at the National Western! You won’t believe it! It’s amazing! Hope to see you all there!
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Because and and art… does not come easy.

Merry Christmas all you lovely lovelies!! ‘Tis the season so, you know… Be jolly! And shake that belly like a bowl full of jelly! Xo
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Because and and art… does not come easy!

Merry Christmas all you lovely lovelies!!!
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Because and and art… does not come easy.

Don’t think, just draw.
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Because and and art… does not come easy!

Wowzers! THANK YOU!! Such an honor and great fun! You all bought out 6/9 editions in record time! There are still a handful of the remaining few but they’re going fast so get em while you can! NOTE! If you purchase by tomorrow Monday Dec 14 we can still have them shipped to you by Xmas. But only thru tomorrow. After that, no dice. Thanks again all you lovely lovelies! Merry Christmas!Happy Hanukkah! Happy Holidays!!
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Because and and art… does not come easy!

They’re going fast! Get em while they’re hot!
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ELEVENTIETH ANNUAL STOCKING STUFFER PRINT SALE

T-Minus 10 mins!!! Our Eleventieth Annual Stocking Stuffer Print Sale goes live at High Noon today! Follow the link in our Bio.
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and and art… does not come easy.

Don’t think. Just draw.
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Because and and art… does not come easy.