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Verne R. Horton"Steps", 1980s Farmhouse Staircase Realist Watercolor Landscape with Barn 1986
1986
About the Item
"Steps", a highly realistic late 20th century watercolor landscape of a staircase in front of a wooden barn by Verne R. Horton (American, 1941-2020), 1986. Horton's background as a technical artist and draftsman is apparent in the fine details of this piece, such as the crisply rendered planks of wood that comprise the barn, the individual pieces of metal that form the railing, and each block of cement that make up the staircase. Horton's meticulous rendering of shadows enhances the sense of realism.
Signed and dated "Verne R. Horton '86" lower right. Signed and titled "Steps" on verso.
Displayed in a new off-white mat and rustic wood frame with plexiglass.
Image size: 13.75"H x 9.75"W.
Born February 1, 1941 in Los Angeles, CA, Verne R. Horton went to Los Angeles State College where he earned a degree in pre-architecture. As a young man Verne joined the US Navy, in 1960 and served as a draftsman until 1965. After leaving the Navy, he ended up as a technical artist for North American Aviation. His charge: illustrating publicity pictures for the Apollo space program. After working on the Apollo program for three and a half years, he was lured into the corporate world as a regional manager for New York Life Insurance.
Horton said he did virtually no artwork in the 17 years he worked for the insurance company. He ended up earning another degree in insurance and finance from American College in Bryn Mawr, Penn., in 1978. He moved within the company 14 times in 17 years, living in Los Angeles, Hawaii, Arizona and San Francisco.
"Then I had an awareness that I had always wanted to be an artist," he said. "It seemed that if I were going to do it, I needed to just do it." He quit his job and became a fine artist.
Horton's paintings and sculptures are truly those of a professional. He specializes in 1800s to 1930s Western Americana, but his love is steam era railroad art. "You must have historical accuracy. The worst thing is to have somebody come by and say, 'That's not right," Horton said. "You can't get involved in the history of the railroad without getting to know a community."
It was his insistence on historical accuracy and love of railroads that brought him to Carson City. He spent a great deal of time at the State Railroad Museum, and one day about 17 years ago decided to leave Los Angeles for Carson City rather than travel between the two.
He worked briefly in Reno as an art director for an ad agency but left to go into business for himself as a commercial graphic artist. As commercial art changed, Horton did, too, learning how to use computers, with which he has a love-hate relationship, to design the logos he once did by hand. He's semi-retired now with a few clients who "won't let me quit."
He also designs flatware, and he's seen his designs at stores such as JC Penney, Pier I Imports and Macy's. "I have a basic philosophy," Horton said. "Life is a series of experiences. The more you have, the better life is." Horton said his art background transfers into his political life. "It gives me a mindset to look beyond the obvious to find a creative solution," he said. "The biggest thing I would hope to bring to the board is the ability to foresee the opportunities and consequences of what we do.
He moved to Nevada in the early 1990’s and became quite active in the community of Carson City. Passionate about art and design, Verne became a graphic artist and designed various license plates and signage for the State of Nevada.
He also designed the current Nevada State Flag and his artistic watercolors can be located and admired throughout the city. He was steadfast on his views toward effective and efficient planned growth of the city and so it was no surprise that he became a member and eventually Chairman of the Carson City Planning Commission. He also served with the Carson Historical District Commission and a Board Member of the Nevada Railroad Museum.
Verne was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, Sierra-Tahoe Branch #137 and served as President for two years followed by a year as Vice President. He was also an active member of the local Vietnam Veterans of America, and the American Legion, Post 56. As a member of the Northern Nevada All Veterans Honor Guard he served as a Bosin Piper, and Rifle Team Commander. Upon retirement he enjoyed woodworking and became quite the avid wood craftsman.
- Creator:Verne R. Horton (1941 - 2020, American)
- Creation Year:1986
- Dimensions:Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Condition:New mat. New hanging hardware included. Frame has some scratches (minimized, but frame is included "as-is").
- Gallery Location:Soquel, CA
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