Long Ranch Artworks Biography

About Me

I started Long Ranch Artworks in November of 2006, just after my recent discovery of this unknown talent. LRA specializes in graphite renderings, capturing a life-like image of primarily western scenes. Although my main focus is Western American culture, I also do renderings for just about anything: family, pets, weddings and so on.....

In June of 2006 I began sketching in pen and ink. The first drawing not only surprised me; it caught the attention of others as well. Never before did I know the caliber of my talent. I’ve drawn before, but never at this level. I would say it was in August of 2006 that I did my first graphite sketch. By November I had completed six graphite renderings. I began to realize the true gift and talent I had been given. I am still amazed at the accomplishment of these feats.

I am working diligently to put my sketches on the website as I complete them. My goal is to draw to near photo realistic drawings, check out my first fine art piece Watching You. Please plan on returning to the website as you will watch my portfolio continue to grow. I will be doing several drawings for Days End Farm Horse Rescue organization. This incredible group of people takes in abused and neglected horse. I will be donating a percentage of every print sold in this particular series to DEFHR.

I plan to sell a variety of versions of each print. So if you like Lithographs and Giclees, you will want to come back. Each will be offered as a signed or unsigned print. In addition, the Giclees will be offered as a numbered series. Images are generated from high resolution, digital scans. Each will be printed with 300gsm William Turner Watercolor paper made by Hahnemuhle. Roland or Epson archival pigment inks are used for all prints. The Giclee printing process provides better color accuracy than other means of reproduction.

Thank you for your interest and I look forward to doing business with you in the future.

Thanks
Douglas J. Kochanski