Martin Grelle (Texas, b. 1954), "Mountain Glory", acrylic on watercolor board

sight: 8 x 11 in., frame: 17 x 20 in.

Provenance: Property from the estate of a prominent San Antonio, Texas businessman

Martin Grelle, a native of Clifton, Texas, is a nationally recognized Western artist known for his realistic and evocative paintings of Native American and cowboy life. He began drawing and painting at a young age and was mentored early on by renowned Cowboy Artists of America members James Boren and Melvin Warren. Grelle had his first solo show shortly after high school and went on to build a career marked by over 30 one-man exhibitions and numerous national awards, including multiple honors from the prestigious Prix de West Invitational. In 1995, he fulfilled a lifelong dream by being inducted into the Cowboy Artists of America, where he has since served as both board member and president. Grelle continues to mentor emerging artists and teaches annual workshops, all while producing work that reflects his deep respect for Western heritage and his strong sense of artistic responsibility.