Ragan Gennusa (Rosebud, Texas, 1944-2021), turkey on landscape, watercolor  sight: 18 x 24 in., frame: 30 x 36 in.  Provenance: Property from the collection of an Austin, Texas gentleman  Ragan was born in Rosebud, Texas in 1944 and the following year, his family moved to Port Arthur, Texas. Raised by parents who never missed an opportunity to go fishing, camping or simply spend time outdoors experiencing nature, Ragan was exposed to a variety of Texas geography through his childhood. He began sketching and drawing at an early age, and he credits his mother with encouraging him to draw the images that most intrigued him – from the Texas Gulf Coast to his Grandparents’ farm in Rosebud. Before finishing high school, Ragan knew that he wanted more than anything to be an artist. Ragan graduated from U. T. with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree determined to find his way as an artist. In 1986, Ragan was honored by the State Legislature’s selecting him as the 1986-87 Texas State Artist. In 1993 and 1999, Ragan’s art was selected for the Texas Turkey Stamps. Several of his paintings are prominently displayed in the University of Texas Alumni Center and he has done paintings for the University of Texas football program. Ragan passed away on August 13, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 76.