Artist: Ramona Batchelor

Growing up on horse and cattle ranches in Texas and Louisiana, Ramona learned to love the western way of life at a young age. As she began to study art in school, her chosen subject matters were those things that consumed most of her time. She particularly enjoyed drawing animals and people. At 15, Ramona was given the opportunity to attend the Baton Rouge Fine Art Academy. Under the instruction of Larry Cass, Ramona learned to add depth to pencil drawings and excellent watercolor techniques. She put much effort into bringing out details in drawings showing power in each muscle, the glint of light on a buckle, the grinding of teeth. "I want people to experience the western lifestyle, its effort, intensity, and passion." During high school, Ramona traveled to many horse shows rodeos and cuttings at local, state, and regional levels. These accomplishments helped her win a full rodeo scholarship. In Beeville, Ramona studied studio art under Shirley Kibler, Stuart Wolford, and Simon Micheal. Ramona continues to expand her skills while caring for her family. She has participated in art shows in Texas, Louisiana, and Colorado. Now an active member of the Florence Art Guild and the Killeen Civic Art field, her work may be found in galleries and shops in the central Texas area.
	Exposition A portrait of a heading-horse. Intelligence, strength, ability, and good looks; things to look for in a good horse (or as any good cowgirl knows- a good cowboy.)
	River Crossing Inspired by the rugged back roads between Pueblo and Cripple Creek Colorado. The original drawing was juried into the Colorado State Fair in 1992.
	Kinks Whether it is ropes or life there always seems to be a few kinks for a cowboy to work out.
	Cayuse Brave 16x20 oil The Cayuse tribe from the Cascade Mountains of Washington State, are an inspiration of strength and grace.
	Florence Buffaloes 12'x12' mural Commissioned for the wall of the gym in Florence High School, Florence, Texas.

Killeen Civic Art Guild