Horse crazy as a kid, Jim Stuckenberg's doodles and drawings took on more depth when he was given a Quarter Horse. Jim competed in calf roping and rode bareback and saddle broncs along with bulls for the rodeo team while attending Fresno State. These activities gave him a special feel for the rhythm and fluidity of equine anatomy in movement that he is able to translate into his artwork.

One can almost imagine the pounding of the surf and the horse's hooves. That is what Jim did: he imagined the sound since he had never heard a hoof fall or a wave break; Jim was born deaf. This makes his accomplishments all the more interesting. He credits the Lord for all he has been given and all he has done.Jim worked hard with the horses and earned his license to train race horses when not in the studio.

Then Jim started the challenge of working in bronze. Western artist Mel Lawson shared his mold making process with him and a new dimension came into Jim's artistic vision.

The list of Jim's international collectors is quite a "read" in itself. The King Ranch, Buster Welch and Wayne Lukas own his work. One of Charlie Russell's relatives has sought out and purchased several of his pieces. This is satisfying since Charlie's work was influential in Jim's development. The White House, the Reagan Library, museums, banks and savvy horsemen own Jim's work. Currently, Jim's artwork is featured exclusively at California Classics in Templeton, CA.

A Day in a Cowboy's Life edition of 25, click image to see more detail.	The Bridle Horse bookends/door knockers
The Encounter #1 of 25 (17 in. high x 9 in. wide x 20 in. long) depicts a mountain man in hand to hand combat with a grizzly bear. click image to see more detail.	Ronald Reagan # AP/17 (18 in. high x 4.5 in. wide x 15.5. in. long)
The Chase can be purchased as just the hunter at the fence or with the companion piece with the pack of hounds. Coordinating edition numbers are possible. Walnut or marble bases may be specified in the order along with light or dark patina finishes.