Lois V. Harris
Children's Author

Teachers: coming soon
a Discussion Guide by
Rebecca Van Slyke
to download


And a Mary Ann Dames
recipe for "Buckaroo
Beans"

Charlie Russell: Tale-Telling Cowboy Artist


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

Charlie's Home and Log Cabin Studio, Great Falls, Montana, next door to the Charles M. Russell Museum

Selected Works

BOOK
Charlie Russell: Tale-Telling Cowboy Artist
Biography about the famous Cowboy Artist and storyteller
BOOK
Mary Cassatt: Impressionist Painter
Biography of one of the world's greatest Impressionist painters
L.A. Times - Fiction
"Mary's Art Lesson"
Ten-year-old Mary Cassatt learns about art from a well-known artist.
Magazine - Nonfiction
"Lavender's Blue"
How pioneers used lavender, plus present-day activities with the herb
"Nose Twisters"
All about the peppery-smelling nasturtium plant!