VIC PAYNE BLOG
Meeteetse Historic Mural
MEETEETSE HISTORIC MURAL: A LOVE LETTER HONORING MEETEETSE’S HISTORY & HEART If you’ve ever watched a mural take shape in real time, you know the moment a blank wall becomes a gathering place. People slow down. They point. They tell stories. They start seeing their hometown with fresh eyes. That’s exactly the transformation the Meeteetse Historic Mural is sparking, a vibrant, educational tribute unfolding on one of the most visible walls in […]
The Studio of Vic Payne
ART OF THE WEST: THE STUDIO OF VIC PAYNE
Seven years ago, Vic Payne was offered a deal he couldn’t resist. For several years he had been driving from his ranch in Cody, Wyoming, through a small town named Meeteetse and noticed— and admired—an old building on the town’s main street. During one of those drives, he pointed to the Meeteetse Mercantile building, which had fallen into disrepair, […]
In the Land of the Tukudeka: A New Masterwork
IN THE LAND OF THE TUKUDEKA
A New Masterwork
Vic has long been known for his ability to transport viewers into the heart of history through Western bronze sculptures, and his latest wildlife work-in-progress, In the Land of the Tukudeka, is no exception.
This stunning new piece pays homage to the Northern Shoshone people, the Tukudeka, who once thrived in the Yellowstone and northern Rocky Mountains, spanning Wyoming, […]
Meeteetse Mercantile: Where Art and the West Embrace
BREATHING LIFE INTO A WESTERN RELIC
Meeteetse Mercantile: Where Art and the West Embrace
In the heart of the American West, nestled in the rugged town of Meeteetse, Wyoming, stands a place steeped in frontier history—the Meeteetse Mercantile. Weathered by time but bursting with character, this Old West structure had long caught the eye of Western bronze sculptor Vic Payne as he passed through town. With its high ceilings, storied past, […]
Celebrating Vic Payne’s Latest Achievement: The Walk, Tombstone 1881
CELEBRATING VIC PAYNE’S LATEST ACHIEVEMENT
The Walk, Tombstone 1881
We are thrilled to announce that Vic Payne’s latest masterpiece, The Walk, Tombstone 1881 has achieved the highest sale for a three-dimensional piece at the recent Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale. This stunning bronze sculpture, capturing the iconic O.K. Corral Gunfight, sold for an impressive $40,2501.
Vic’s dedication to his craft and his […]
A Magical Weekend With The James Museum
A MAGICAL WEEKEND WITH THE JAMES MUSEUM
The Buffalo Art Show & Sale and Vic Payne Artist Dinner
This past weekend, Cody and Meeteetse, Wyoming, were abuzz with excitement as we welcomed The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art from St. Petersburg, FL, for a fun-filled art weekend!
The Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale kicked off on Friday night, drawing […]
