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Vaquero Muerto

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Vaquero Muerto: Acrylic, Oil & Gold Leaf Painting

Vaquero Muerto is a 24x48” original painting by Kelly O’Brien—a fearless, gold-toothed outlaw from the afterlife. Blending Western myth with memento mori, this piece brings swagger, symbolism, and grit into one unforgettable visual punch. A skeletal cowboy stares forward, alive in attitude, draped in color, and burning beneath a crimson sky.

Product Details:

  • Title: Vaquero Muerto

  • Artist: Kelly O'Brien

  • Medium: Acrylic, Oil & Gold Leaf on Canvas

  • Dimensions: 24 x 48 x 1.5 inches

Description:

In Vaquero Muerto, the cowboy never dies—he evolves. With a skeletal grin and one shining gold tooth, this figure stands defiant against time, mortality, and myth. The red background drips with heat and tension, while blues and purples carve bold shadows across his jacket and jawline. Gold leaf spots are scattered across the canvas like fragments of a legend still echoing.

The use of gold isn’t just decorative—it’s symbolic. It highlights what remains valuable even in death: grit, pride, and a story worth telling.

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Iconic Imagery: A striking skeleton cowboy brought to life with bold brushwork and gold detailing.

  • Modern Memento Mori: Blends timeless themes of life, death, and legacy with unapologetic swagger.

  • Compact Power: At 24x48", this piece brings intensity and visual heat without overwhelming a space.

  • Unique Detail: Includes hand-applied gold leaf stars and a gold tooth—adding texture, light, and story to the figure.

About the Artist:

Kelly O’Brien is a deaf fine artist from the Texas Hill Country, known for infusing traditional Western symbols with raw emotional presence and modern style. Vaquero Muerto is a celebration of spirit that doesn’t fade, even when the flesh does.

Transform Your Space:

Let Vaquero Muerto bring boldness and edge into your space—a reminder that legends don’t rest quietly, and neither should art.

Order Now:

Own Vaquero Muerto, a 24x48” original that straddles the line between ghost story and icon. Inquire now for acquisition and private viewing.