TILLMAN GOODAN "RANGE RIDERS" OIL ON BOARD

Tillman Goodan (1896-1958) "Range Riders" Oil on Board. Born in Colorado on March 27, 1896. At age nine Goodan settled on a farm in Los where he became an expert cowboy and rodeo rider. From 1920-1923 he studied and worked with the noted California landscape artist, Dana Bartlett. Tillman's first commercial art sales were paintings for Hollywood motion picture company and theaters, including the famous Graumann's Chinese Theater. He became friends with most of the Hollywood cowboys including Buck Jones, Tom, Mix, Roy Rogers & Gene Autry while painting the latter's comic books and Sunday features. He designed the cover for Ed Bohlin's famed Hollywood saddlery and even received a commission for a 30 x 80 foot mural which was the centerpiece of the Los Angeles Union Stockyards. Artist: Tillman Goodan Title: "Range Riders" Medium: Oil on Board Signature Type: Hand Signed | Signature Location: Lower Right | Site Measurement: 14" x 18" | Ref: BD3401

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