{"title":"Mark Keathley","description":"\u003cp\u003eMark Keathley was born in 1963 and grew up in the family farm in East Texas. Keathley loved romping through the woods and across open fields. He spent most of his spare time outside chasing lizards and trying to catch that illusive grand-daddy largemouth bass. In this environment, he was here where he first spied his mother’s oil painting box in the attic of his country home. Keathley had drawn pictures voraciously since age five, but the paintings offered a new challenge that he thought he was up for at age eleven. Despite a very disappointing start, he didn’t give up and continued trying, often painting well into the night as a teen. Keathley later attended a small one-man show put on for a friend in his college art class and saw someone selling artwork for the first time. He was nineteen, then, and this pivotal moment struck a chord; he knew what he had to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeathley’s renewed interest in painting and determination to learn more, kept him busy twelve to fourteen hours a day, six days a week, and within a year found that many folks were beginning to collect his work. “You’re so young!” they would say, for he was twenty or so, and his career had begun. In the early 1990s, he entered a couple of paintings in the Cheyenne, Wyoming “Old West Museum Show” and won a couple of awards. Keathley also attended the “Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Art Show” in Waco, Texas, and twice won the “Popular Vote Award” for two years in a row for a couple of his pieces. Everywhere he has gone, he has found high acceptance for his work, and his paintings hang in many homes around the world. His favorite collectors see his work and want to take it home because it causes them to be still and rest. “We are too busy these days,” he says, speaking about our need to slow down, sit back, and think about life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur kids are growing up alone, our schedules are jammed full, and there is no time to contemplate what life should be about. “I want my paintings to inspire people to be still, listen to that quiet voice, and then rise up assured that they are a part of something bigger than their schedule.” Keathley’s paintings do just that. He can capture that perfect moment that you might experience on a hike through the mountains when a majestic elk might come out for an unforgettable experience; or even immortalize on canvas a moment in time when the light, the water, and the gentle involvement of a man and his horse all come together in a masterful composition. Keathley uses his gifts blending bold strokes, fantastic color, soul-stirring light, and even some fine detail to bring your focus to the “point” of the painting — allowing you to experience the emotion of the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where he wants you to stay – not admiring his ability but rather, being inspired to live.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"seasons-of-life","title":"Seasons of Life, by Mark Keithley","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"right\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eSeasons of Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"right\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eMark Keathley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"right\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eLife is full of changes. Out of the dullness of winter springs new life where the senses are heightened and living is bright and sweet. The warmth of summer causes growth and maturing followed by Autumn's celebration of what all has happened in the year with a show of color that brings worshipful awe.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"right\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003ePlease inquire for available editions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"right\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003e18\" x 27\" \/ 24\" x 36\" \/ 28\" x 42\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Laguna Vista Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51063714480440,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/5527\/5320\/files\/mark-keathley-seasons-of-life.jpg?v=1756782045"},{"product_id":"legends-of-the-west","title":"Legends of the West, by Mark Keithley","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"right\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eLegends of the West\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"right\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eMark Keathley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"right\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eLegends tend to grow in their telling and I imagine they have changed over time. But one thing remains a constant in the old West of our imaginations – the characters seem larger than life! Whether we hear stories of Doc Holiday or the Lost Dutchman and his mine in Arizona, the characters of the Old West endured terrifying and trying circumstances to make a place in their world. They’re having to grow up at early ages and being asked to do things in life that we can't even imagine doing, make for great stories we love to hear. My father-in-law tells me stories of his growing up years on a farm, doing man’s work at age 10, plowing behind two mules and more. I could listen to his stories all day because I feel there is a heritage passed down to me and my sons that says - \"I can do that!” That is what I want to communicate to you in the telling of this story - Legends of the West. In it a lone cowboy is pictured in front of the sun warmed Superstition Mountains as he is going after an elusive but prized paint horse – all by himself! The statement I am wanting to make is - \"Some things are worth the effort – GO FOR IT!\" You won't ever do anything great if you are afraid to try. So go ahead - follow in our western heritage - tackle the big things and you, too, might just become a Legend of the West.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"right\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003ePlease inquire for available editions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"right\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003e18\" x 27\" \/ 24\" x 36\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Laguna Vista Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51063714513208,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/5527\/5320\/files\/mark-keathley-legends-of-the-west.jpg?v=1756782044"},{"product_id":"closed-for-the-holidays","title":"Closed for the Holidays, by Mark Keithley","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"right\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eClosed for the Holidays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"right\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eMark Keathley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"right\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eThis Fall, as I was traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway, I encountered this picturesque old mill. It was built in 1903 and I enjoyed thinking about how the settlers over 100 years ago had to work so hard just to get simple pleasures like hot cornbread with their meals. With the Holidays approaching, the long days of working at Mabry's Mill have come to an end and the business of celebration has arrived. May you, too, find rest from your work, time to rejoice, and abundance of love for those gathered around you this holiday season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"right\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eLimited Edition Giclée on Canvas.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"right\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003e16\" x 20\" \/ 20\" x 24\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Laguna Vista Gallery","offers":[{"title":"16\" x 20\"","offer_id":51063714545976,"sku":null,"price":545.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x24","offer_id":51063714578744,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/5527\/5320\/files\/mark-keathley-closed-for-the-holidays.jpg?v=1756782049"},{"product_id":"awakening","title":"Awakening, by Mark Keithley","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-14 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"right\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eAwakening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"right\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eMark Keathley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"right\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eThese two little fellas are experiencing for the first time a world waking up from the sleep of winter. New smells, colors, and sounds meet their senses as they step out into the wild under the watchful care of their mother. I created this small painting as a study for Seasons of Life II and it sold at a show in the spring of 2011. The couple that bought it brought it to me to be signed on the back at an event in 2011 this fall in Gatlinburg and everyone in the room said they wanted it! So we decided to bring it to life as a limited edition mini for your enjoyment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"right\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eLimited Edition Giclée on Canvas.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"right\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003e12\" x 16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Laguna Vista Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51063714709816,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/5527\/5320\/files\/mark-keathley-awakening.jpg?v=1756782051"},{"product_id":"dance-of-grace-by-mark-keathley","title":"Dance of Grace, by Mark Keathley","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-68 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-67 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-68\"\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDance of Grace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eMark Keathley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription:   \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003ePaper Lithograph Framed only in the Mini Edition. 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