Donald M. Yena (Amer., b. 1933), "Lone Watcher", oil on canvas, artist's inscription on the stretcher bar with signature, title, and date, 1979

sight: 14 x 18 in., frame: 27 x 23 in.

Provenance: Purchased directly from the artist by John Vail Bohling (1928-2026), the entrepreneur that brought the original McDonald's franchises to San Antonio, Texas

Donald M. Yena is a professional western artist. "My goal has always been to produce good, solid, traditional art," Yena says. "Western art is ours. It is uniquely American. Its rugged, often haunting and many times humorous." Yena often paints from his museum quality collection for absolute accuracy and detail. He is recognized by many today as an historian with brush and palette, having received many accolades from the state and county. His illustrations appearing in historically important books established Yena early on as an important Texas artist. His works are represented in important private collections and have been honored with major exhibits in prestigious banks and museums including the Witte in San Antonio and the Alamo Museum.