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Kenneth Wyatt Receives Honorary Doctorate

After Saturday, May 14, 2011, Kenneth Wyatt might want to include two additional letters when he signs his artwork - Dr.
On Saturday evening, Wyatt received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Tarleton State University, from which the renowned western and Christian artist from Tulia graduated more than 50 years ago.
"Mr. Wyatt has achieved excellence in the field of arts and has performed meritorious and outstanding service to Tarleton," stated a letter to the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents nominating Wyatt for the honor. "Additionally, his life serves as an example of the university's aspirations for its students."
It's only the third time Tarleton, located in Stephenville, has awarded an honorary doctorate in the 112-year history of the school.
Wyatt called the honorary doctorate an "overwhelming honor" and accepted it in memory of his father, V.H. Wyatt.
"He fulfilled his dream and mine by moving our family to Stephenville just so his children could get a good college education," Wyatt said. "I am humbly grateful to Tarleton University and my dad for ‘sculpting' me into the man I am today."
Born in 1930 in Wichita Falls as the son of a Stephenville contractor, Wyatt attended Stephenville High School before graduating from what was then known as John Tarleton Junior College in 1946. Wyatt later graduated from McMurry College before doing graduate work at Baylor and the University of Denver. He attended Iliff School of Theology in Denver and has been an ordained Methodist minister for 32 years.
Tarleton President Dr. F. Dominic Dottavio called Wyatt's life achievements "remarkable."
Wyatt has created more than 9,000 pieces of art celebrating his native Texas and the American West. A painter, sculptor, author, poet and illustrator, his work is found in the collections of President George W. Bush, the King of Dubai and Queen Elizabeth II of England and can be seen in state capitals, national museums, foundations and private collections in more than 90 countries.
Wyatt recently created and donated to Tarleton a painting depicting a Texas country scene with special details reminiscent of Tarleton.
Previously, he was recognized by Tarleton as its Outstanding Alumnus of the 1940s Decade.

Article by:
Kevin Lewis Plainview Daily Herald Editor

175th Texas Independence Day - March 2, 2011

He Answered with a Cannon Shot - by Kenneth Wyatt.  

General Santa Anna with the vanguard of his army arrived in San Antonio close to sundown. A blood-red banner was run up an San Fernando Cathedral, signifying no quarter. Colonel William 'Travis ordered the red banner answered

with a cannon shot. The Mexican soldiers fired back and the siege of the Alamo began. It lasted 13 days.

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I’ve never gone so far down Palo Duro Canyon to paint before, but I’ll tell you this – it’s a big place. I was asked to paint a scene with a rider on the rim of the canyon carrying a Texas flag. That part was simple enough…except, finding a spot on the rim that gave dept and wideness. Well, there’s a place after you leave the Methodist campgrounds. About a mile or two past the waterfall and just about where what’s referred to as the walls of Jericho. Ceta Canyon sorta joins the Palo Duro on the caprock rim… that’s just the place. You ought a walk down there sometime! It’s only about 3 hours one way. Of course, when I got there, I was in the bottom of the canyon and I couldn’t find a way out except to go back and drive around to the previous spot…which takes another 3 hours to find. Moral of the story: If you wanna be on top…why not start at the top?
--Kenneth Wyatt
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Jake Marshall - Third Generation in Wyatt Family of Artist

Jake Marshall is the newest artist (3rd generation) in the Wyatt family of artists. Jake is the grandson of artist Kenneth Wyatt and artist Veda Wyatt and he is the son of artist Jill Wyatt – Marshall. He began his art career in 2007 and is still studying daily under his internationally acclaimed artist/grandfather, Kenneth Wyatt.

Jake’s art is grounded in his unique and rare, life-long exposure to the art world. He attended his first art show at 3 months old, and has been immersed in the world of art ever since! Jake was raised in and around the Wyatt galleries-studios his entire life and has learned every aspect of the family business from sweeping floors to building frames to pouring bronze!

Jake’s experience living in such a unique lifestyle full of artists, art galleries, travel, cowboys, and working ranches has inspired him to paint “cowboy art”. He has also developed a great ability to capture the beauty of bluebonnets in the Hill Country of Texas. Currently, Jake works with acrylics and his work is highly sought after and is a valuable asset to any art collector.

Jake lives in Amarillo, Texas with his wife April, who is in resturaunt management. His art studio is at Kenneth Wyatt Galleries of Tulia, Texas. His works are displayed in the Kenneth Wyatt Galleries, Tulia, TX, Red River Gallery of Fine Art, Red River, NM, and numerous other locations.

Born: Abilene, TX
Age: 25
Education: Stephen F. Austin University Nacogdoches, TX, McMurry University Abilene, TX

40 years later!

Kenneth Wyatt’s spiritual journey mirrors his own life lesson to "stay within the will of the Father." At the age of 14, Kenneth was first called to ministry, licensed as a local pastor, then appointed to a local church in central Texas … all within the span of two weeks.

At the direction of that same calling, he finds himself 40 years later, pursuing a new ministry in art. Known for his Western and religious-based art, you can now find Kenneth Wyatt paintings displayed throughout the world in churches of all denominations … sharing the Word of God to all that view. Visit The Wyatt Galleries online!

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