_____We are lucky enough to have four original gouache paintings by Raul Gutierrez. The gouache technique is achieved by mixing opaque watercolors with a preparation of gum. White pigment is added to lighten the tone and lend opacity. We do not ship pieces like these - we trust that someone who cares enough about the art to purchase it will also give it a safe ride home. Please view our other page of collectible western artwork. Original Gouache: Longhorns 30" x 40" (image), 42" x 52" (frame), pre-1978, $* Born in 1935 in Laredo, Raul Gutierrez moved with his family to San Antonio when he was a teenager. He earned an art scholarship and attended the Warren Hunter School of Commercial and Fine Arts while in high school. He was a soldier in Korea, an illustrator at the Pentagon, a political cartoonist and illustrator at the San Antonio Light for fifteen years, a poet and songwriter in his native Spanish language, and an artist the whole while. It is rare to view a piece by Gutierrez as large as this longhorn study. _____Confident in his painting, he focused his abilities in that talent. Authenticity and originality are of equal importance to the artist: the technique and presentation are uniquely his and immediately recognized.  Visitors to the gallery walk in and notice his works. Original Gouache: Mallards 8 1/2" x 14" (image), 16" x 24" (frame), pre-1978, $* Raul Gutierrez' colors are mute and soft - typical of the many shades of hues in his desert scenes and dusty blue skies in his landscapes. Waterfowl, cattle, cowboys, southwest Indians, are the subjects of the artist's paintings, and all are presented in their naturally rugged and rocky environment. These images are very hard to photograph because of the special glass he used. We did not change the original framing of these four pieces because the frames already contributed to the style of the artist (the hand carved barnwood frame on the longhorn is gorgeous.) The optimal way to view his images is to visit the gallery and wine tasting room. Gutierrez was named Texas Artist of the Year by the Texas Legislature for 1983-1984. Original Gouache: Cowboy 8 1/2" x 11" (image), 16" x 19" (frame), pre-1978, $* Collectors include the late President Lyndon B. Johnson; former Texas Governor Connally; former President of Mexico, Miguel Aleman; and country western singer, George Strait. PUBLICATIONS: Southwest’s The Artists of the Texas; Public School Book Anthology Texas; People Magazine October 1998 issue; Houston Chronicle Texas Magazine 1970 and 1984; San Antonio Light; San Antonio Homes & Gardens; Red Rock News-Sedona, AZ; Memos-Houston Doctor’s Magazine; San Antonio Express; Irving Daily News; The State of Art; San Antonio Monthly; Images-SA Express-News; Texas Outdoors Journal; and Texas Anthology: Adventures in Time and Place. Original Gouache: Cowboys 8 1/2" x 11" (image), 16" x 19" (frame), pre-1978, $* * Prices and availability subject to change. Call for more information. Wines - Art - News - Tour - Visit - Shenandoah Valley Map - Order - Bulk Wines - Español Charles Spinetta Winery, Spinetta Family Vineyards, Zinetta, and the CSW Logo are registered trademarks of Charles J. Spinetta. Unless otherwise specified, all images and copy contained within the charlesspinettawinery.com domain are Copyright 1984-2010 Charles J. Spinetta. All rights reserved. Charles Spinetta Winery and Wildlife Art Gallery 12557 Steiner Road, Plymouth, California 95669, USA, telephone: (209) 245-3384, facsimile: (209) 245-3386