Verano
Fine Art Gallery, LLC
#22 Main Street, P.O. Box 1060
Bisbee, AZ, 85603
Joseph Yarnell's works are available in the Southwest exclusively through

Verano Fine Art Gallery, LLC
#22 Main Street, P.O. Box 1060
Bisbee, AZ, 85603
(520) 432-5095
Big Sky Cowboy
Joseph Yarnell:
born 1953, United States
Residence: Skiatook, Oklahoma

For many years Mr. Yarnell has reigned supreme in the United
States as both fine artist and art instructor. His series on PBS
and his twelve books on painting have enchanted amateurs and
professionals alike, encouraging even the most reluctant
student to dive into the world of acrylic painting. His complete
series of videos and books on his techniques is available on his
website:
www.yarnellart.com .
Aspen Serenade
22x26
Winter Teepees
9x12
Just Chillin'
18x24
Spring Roundup
Indian Pony
18x24
Buffalo on the Move
SOLD
Barred Owl
16x12
Bald Eagle 16x12
Prairie Storm
10x30
Through the Mist
18x24
Peaceful Waters
11x14
Sharp Shinned Hawk
16x12
Common House Wren
12x16
Magical Lights of the Canyon
15x30
Desert Glory
24x36
Taos pueblo
19x29 watercolor
Night Prowler
12x24
Evening Lookout
15x26
Cow & Calf
11x14
Male Red Cardinal
11x14
Superstition Sunrise
18x24
End of the Rainbow
24x30
In Hot Water
15x30
Two Calves
15x24
Peace be Still
16x20
Waterfall
18x24
Black Chinned Hummer
14x11
Winter Camp
18x24
Fall's First Sign
16x20
Black Capped Chickadee
11x14
Justin
16x20

EXHIBITIONS:
1993:
•        Accepted as one of the top 1000 artists representing the
national “Art for the Parks” competition and show, Jackson
Hole, Wy
•        Top Honors & Best of Show, “Rough Rider International
Show, Williston, N
•        “Easel Award” The governor’s Classic Western Art Show,
Albuquerque, NM

1994: Artist of the year “Hawk Watch International”
•        Oil Painters of America” Show and sale, Price Gallery,
Chicago, IL
•        “The Classic Western Show” Albuquerque, NM
•        Montana Miniature Society, International Miniature shoe,
Billings, MT
•        “Magnifico Art Show” Albuquerque, NM

1989:  “Inspiration of Painting": Instructional series made for
television rated the #2         program in American
•        Artist of the year, Oklahoma Chapter, Ducks Unlimited
•        “Birds in Art” show at Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art
Museum, Wasusau, WI
•        First Place, Illinois ducks Unlimited Wildlife Art Exhibit
•        Judges Award & Best of Show, Milwaukee Wildlife and
Western Art Exhibit

1999:  “Yarnell School of Fine Art” a new instructional series
created for television and
airing PBS nationwide

2006:
•        PaintAmerica Top 100
•        “Art Splash on the Square” SouthWind Gallery, Topeka,
Kansas
•        Old Post Office Museum & Art Center, Graham, Texas

2007:
•        National Art Exhibition, Benson Gallery, Fort Collins,
Colorado
•        Birds in Art, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum,
Wausau, WI
•        OPA Central Regional Juried Exhibition of Traditional
Oils. OPA Central Regional Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils.

2008:
•        Birds in Art Tour, April 4-June 1, Ward Museum of
Wildfowl Art, Salisbury, MD
•        Birds in Art Tour, June 22-August 3, 2008, Newington-
Cropsey Foundation, Hastingson-Hudson, NY
AWARDS:
2005:
•        First Place, Best of Show and People’s Choice
•        Miniatures Trail of Tears Art Show, Cherokee Heritage,
Center, Tahlequah, OK
•        Juror’s Choice, Western Heritage Invitational, Chisholm
Trail Heritage Center, Duncan, OK

2006:
•        Ernst Ulmer Juror’s Choice Award, PaintAmerica
•        Top 50 of  PaintAmerica for “Canyon Lights” and
“Thunder on the Prairie” “Distant” Thunder” “A Gull’s
Paradise” and “Bull Elk at Evening”

2007:
•        Signature Circle, PaintAmerican Society

When he is not on the teaching circuit he can be found at his two story studio and ranch in
Skiatook, Oklahoma where he holds informal art workshops to students of all levels.  He is also
a frequent keynote speaker for entertainment, civic and corporate groups.  Mr. Yarnell is also a
member of Oil Painters of America.
For more information, call Verano Fine Art Gallery at (520) 432-5095
Spring Rabbit
15x30
Blue Bird
9x12