Ed Kucera
DAVID EDWARD KUCERA was born in San Jose, California. He first displayed his artistic nature at the age of five, after being sent to his room as punishment for a variety of mischievous deeds. As he sat wondering what he could do to pass the time, he noticed a box of colored crayons and four empty walls. One can guess what happened next!
At the age of ten, his family moved to Nebraska, and while most of the kids his age were helping with farm work, he spent most of his time painting and
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DAVID EDWARD KUCERA was born in San Jose, California. He first displayed his artistic nature at the age of five, after being sent to his room as punishment for a variety of mischievous deeds. As he sat wondering what he could do to pass the time, he noticed a box of colored crayons and four empty walls. One can guess what happened next!
At the age of ten, his family moved to Nebraska, and while most of the kids his age were helping with farm work, he spent most of his time painting and drawing. In high school Kucera was encouraged by his art teacher to pursue a career in art, but this talented individual decided to focus his life on a career in music, and in 1984, Ed graduated from the Guitar Institute of Technology in Hollywood, California.
Though playing music gave him some fond memories, and some unique traveling experiences, his creative energy eventually led him back to drawing and painting. He enrolled at the Colorado Institute of Art (now the Art Institute of Colorado). There he gained a reputation by winning illustration contests and earning a Merit Scholarship, and in June 1991, he graduated with honors, including Best Portfolio.
After graduation, Ed came to a crossroad and decided to go into a career in fine art instead of the commercial field. His work now adorns the walls of many collectors internationally and is on display in a U.S. Embassy overseas.
Kucera finds people of the Old West to be visually and spiritually fascinating subject matter. Through a colorfully rich palette, clever composition, and perspective his work comes alive.
He has recieved the Award of Excellence twice at the Oil Painters of America National Exhibition. He is a Signature Member of the Oil Painters of America and has had several featured articles written about him in prominent national art magazines. Kucera’s paintings can be found in major collections throughout the country as well as prominent auction houses and galleries.
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"Singled Out"
40" x 58" oil
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Summer Masterpiece Series
"Blind Side"
32" x 48" oil
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"A Ride at Dusk"
16" x 20" oil
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"The Dignified"
20" x 16" oil
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"Decorated"
24" x 18" oil
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"Eyes that Speak"
20" x 16" oil
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"A Wrangler's Shade"
16" x 20" oil
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"Where There's Smoke"
16" x 20" oil
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"Persuader"
20" x 16" oil
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"Lance & Regalia"
20" x 30" oil
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"Cool Water Crossing"
30" x 40" oil
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"Chuckwagon Commune"
40" x 60" oil
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"Brim Shadey"
20" x 16" oil
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"The Duel"
30" x 40" oil
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"Summer Chill"
20" x 22" oil
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"Prim and Proper"
24" x 18" oil
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"Bag of Essentials"
24" x 18" oil
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"Coffee and Black Powder"
24" x 18" oil
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"Brass Buttons"
24" x 18" oil
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"Battle Tested"
24" x 18" oil
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"Grand Apparel"
24" x 18" oil
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"Eye of the Dubious"
24" x 18" oil
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"Lance and Medicine Shield"
24" x 18" oil
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"Jayhawker"
20" x 13" oil
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"Obstacles"
60" x 40" oil
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"Dakota Native"
16" x 10" oil
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"Winter Scout"
20" x 16" oil
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"Summer Camp Sunrise"
30" x 40" oil
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"High Atop the Plains"
28" x 30" oil
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"Trapper"
20" x 16" oil
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"Crow Youth"
24" x 18" oil
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"Sioux Daughter"
14" x 11" oil
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"One Chief"
20" x 20" oil
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"Merchant of the Wild"
10" x 8" oil
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"A Hard Day's End"
24" x 30" oil
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"Finders Keepers"
36" x 42" oil
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"New Pony"
30" x 40" oil
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"Smoke & Black Powder"
21" x 14" oil
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