Dustin Payne Makes His Debut at the Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale
For collectors and admirers of Western art, few milestones carry the significance of being invited to participate in the prestigious Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale. In 2026, acclaimed Western sculptor Dustin Payne reaches that milestone for the very first time, marking an exciting new chapter in a career already defined by craftsmanship, authenticity, and a deep respect for the American West.
Charles Goodnight: The Last Great Cattleman of the American West
He blazed one of the greatest cattle trails in American history, invented the chuckwagon, and built a ranch empire in the Texas Panhandle. The remarkable story of Charles Goodnight and the bronze monument that honors his legacy
Lost Creek Ranch
Founded in the early 1900s, Lost Creek Ranch is one of the oldest operating guest ranches in the Jackson Hole Valley. Long before Wyoming became a destination, this land was shaped by ranching families, horsemen, and homesteaders who relied on grit, weather, and the land itself.
Artists of the Horse
Building on their expertise in Western art and horses in particular, Heidi Brady and Scott White have collected pieces from artists who have spent their lives capturing and creating images of these majestic animals. The chapters, or profiles, were compiled from interviews with artists and are rendered in their own voices.
Best of Western Horseman
Dustin is honored to be nominated in this year’s ‘Best of Western Horseman’, winning Honorable Mention in the Culture: Artists Category
A Look Back at my Limited Edition Bookends
A look back at my collaboration with Vic Payne on our set of bookends, “What Stories Are Made Of”
A Moment in History, Cast In Bronze
The most legendary thirty seconds in American West history, now captured in bronze. Dustin Payne's "Last Stand at the OK Corral" brings Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and the Clantons to life in a limited edition western bronze sculpture.
Oklahoma City | A Memorable Weekend at the Prix de West Show
We recently returned from an inspiring trip to Oklahoma City for this year’s Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
60th Annual CA Trail ride
This year the Cowboy Artists of America members celebrated their 60th Trailride in Texas at Collins Creek Ranch
Life-Size Monument Honoring the history of The Alamo
The first piece in Dustin Payne's newest edition of The Alamo Series. “No Surrender” is available in a Maquette size, as well as a new life-size figure and bench, shown here finished in clay.
Winner of the Museum Purchase Award at Night of Artists
We are proud to announce the news of winning the ‘Cowboy Bob’ Museum Purchase Award at this year’s Night of Artists at the Briscoe Western Art Museum.
See You At The Night of Artists
I'm excited to announce that Dustin has been juried into this year's 'Night of Artists' Exhibition & Sale in beautiful San Antonio, Texas.
A New Year is Upon Us
Exciting New Work for 2025 and Reflections on 2024
Finishing up a New Collection for the 2024 CA Show in Fort Worth
Dustin is working hard to finish his new collection of four bronze sculptures for this year's Cowboy Artists of America Show in Fort Worth, Texas.
Colonel Travis | “No Surrender” New masterwork
Colonel Travis stood with unwavering resolve, surveying the Alamo fortress as he led a small group of Texian rebels.
Lone Star Legacy
Today, the longhorn steer and bluebonnets remain cherished symbols of Texas's rich history, rugged individualism, and natural splendor, capturing the essence of this unique state.
Artwork inspired by the 2023 Annual Trail Ride at the historic Bell Ranch in Tucumcari, New Mexico.
For 57 years, the Cowboy Artists of America has held an annual gathering at a working ranch to ride, work and bond as a unique brotherhood. Not only does this annual event build camaraderie and strengthen loyalty to the group, it also inspires members to create artwork distinctive to the trip.
Best of the West 2022
Thank you to our friends who pointed out that Dusty was featured in the January 2022 issue of True West Magazine in the Best of the West: Art & Collectibles section as the Best Western Bronze Artist
Cowboy Trails Online Show
The Cowboy Artists of America annual online show: Cowboy Trials goes live tomorrow July 14th, 2021.
CAA Trail Ride in Texas
Earlier this month, Dusty and I drove down to Texas to attend the annual Cowboy Artists of America trail ride, held at the historic Kimberlin on the Brazos Ranch