Lois V. Harris Children's Author

News:

Charlie Russell: Tale-Telling Cowboy Artist made the Washington State Historical Society's COLUMBIAKids Winter Northwest Book Swap List.

Charlie Russell: Tale-Telling Cowboy Artist was announced in the "Book Guide" of the Billings, MT Gazette on 2/​14/​10.

Charlie Russell: Tale-Telling Cowboy Artist by Lois V. Harris (Pelican, $16.99). "An Anacortes author writes a picture-book biography of the famous cowboy artist, illustrated by handsome reproductions of Russell's work." "Local Books", The Seattle Times, 2/​16/​10

Reviews

"This is a delightful book for young readers about the greatest artist and storyteller of the old American West---Charlie Russell." Raphael James Cristy, author of Charles M. Russell: The Storyteller's Art

"...very well done and fills a niche for younger readers that has been lacking." Sharon McGowan, Librarian, Frederic G. Renner Library, C.M. Russell Museum, Great Falls, MT

"This timeless tribute to one of America's most beloved Western artists would be a wonderful addition to any art book collection!" Deb Fowler, Amazon and Feathered Quill Book reviewer, Feb. 1, 2010, featheredquill.com

See Charlie's art during the following exhibitions:

"Charles M. Russell: The Masterworks in Oil and Bronze"

Gilcrease Museum
Tulsa, Oklahoma
February 6, 2010 through May 2, 2010

Museum of Fine Arts
Houston, Texas
June 6, 2010 through September 6, 2010

(Please let me know of any other upcoming exhibits including Charlie's art.)

You can also enjoy Charlie's work in many museums. Here are a few:

Charles M. Russell Museum, Great Falls, Montana

The Mackay Gallery, Montana Historical Society, Helena, Montana

Autry National Center, Los Angeles, California

Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, Wyoming

National Cowboy Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

R. W. Norton Art Gallery, Shreveport, Louisiana

Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs, CA

Sid Richardson Museum, Fort Worth, Texas

Stark Museum of Art, Orange, Texas