''PARTNERS''

''PARTNERS'' bronze with stone bench.
A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than himself!

The controversy over the University of Wyoming developed a new marketing slogan: “The world needs more cowboys.

 I saw my bronze ‘’WYOMING COWBOY’’ at UW on fox news they were talking about all the controversy over the University of Wyoming developed a new marketing slogan: “The world needs more cowboys.

Some 30 faculty members complained about the new slogan. Communications professor Tracey Owens Patton told administrators that the word “‘cowboy’ is seen as a code for white men only complete with guns, subjugation and objectification of women, and the macho swagger.”

Now if that isn’t’ a bunch of narrow minded BS!  Friends let me know your take on this.

” The world does need more cowboys, and cowboys come in all shapes , sizes and colors. What makes a cowboy is not a hat or boots, what really makes a cowboy is their belief and code they live by.  Respectable men and women who lived in the West were bound by unwritten rules that centered on hospitality, fair play, loyalty, and respect for the land. There was no law on the range back in the days when the cowboy with their herds carved out a new frontier. Lack of written law made it necessary to develop a rule of behavior, which became known as the "Code of the West." These laws were a socially agreed upon code of conduct that helped shape the cowboy culture of the Old West and were respected everywhere on the range.

 You can't go wrong practicing these principles in your own life if you are a cowboy or not.

1. Ride for the brand.

2. Your word is your bond.

3. Be tough but fair.

4. Do what has to be done.

5. Protect and help the weak.

6. Always finish what you start.

7. Take pride in your work.

8. Live each day with courage.

 There are always going to be negative people and haters out there who find fault and complain whenever they can. Their problem is they aren’t cowboys!  chrisnavarro.com 

Marcos won $100,000. and my bronze sculpture ‘’DOUBLE RANK’’!

Congratulations on Sunday to Bull Rider Marcos Gloria from Edmonton, AB, he was the only rider to hang on and scored a 76.00 for the title of Calgary Stampede Bull Riding Champion. Marcos won $100,000. and my bronze sculpture ‘’DOUBLE RANK’’! 

I will be cleaning and re waxing SACRED HEART OF JESUS today at Our Lady of Fatima

Chris Navarro

I will be cleaning and re waxing SACRED HEART OF JESUS today at Our Lady of Fatima on Cy Avenue Caper, WY today. The sculpture is 22’in height so we will be using a cherry picker. Bronze is such a strong-durable metal. However, bronzes require care to maintain its beauty and patina, outdoor bronze sculpture requires cleaning and applying a thin coat of Johnson paste wax and should be done once a year. That way it will retain its beauty. Bronze will start to turn green from oxidation if they are not maintained.

Children still believe they can make dreams come true as adults we can learn from them. This is a video with some of their dreams.

We placed’’ DARE TO DREAM BIG’’ at the Boys and Girls Club in Casper. The sculpture tells the story of a cat sitting on books with the titles of THE POWER OF BELIEF. The cat looks into a mirror and sees his reflection as a lion. It is all about being creative and thinking big.  Having imagination and the power of belief. The way to become a lion is to think and believe you are lion. The sculpture has an interactive element. Next to the monumental bronze ‘’DARE TO DREAM BIG’’ is a large double sided chalk board. At the top of the board a sign reads. 

  I DARE TO DREAM BIG AND I WILL…. (fill in the blanks)

This was the most enjoyable unveiling seeing how the kids reacted to the sculpture. I asked some of the adults to write their dreams down they all hesitated and made excuses when I asked the kids they rushed the chalkboard and could not wait to write their dreams down. Children still believe they can make dreams come true as adults we can learn from them.  This is a video with some of their dreams.  

My son JC is on the cover of Bowhunting Magazine

My son JC is on the cover of Bowhunting Magazine this month. He is a very dedicated bow hunter and all his hard work is paying off. Proud of you son that is a big bull!

‘’IT’S NOT THE SIZE OF THE DOG IN THE FIGHT, IT’S THE SIZE OF THE FIGHT IN THE DOG’’

‘’IT’S NOT THE SIZE OF THE DOG IN THE FIGHT, IT’S THE SIZE OF THE FIGHT IN THE DOG’’

My newest sculpture shows a Chihuahua with attitude dominating a Great Dane.                                           A small dog taking on a larger dog, means that It’s your mental attitude, not your physicality that will dictate how you do in life. it's not always about physical size but the spirit, energy, passion, and the will that's going to take you there. A winning attitude of determination is a powerful strength when you face life’s battles. Your thoughts, your dreams, your determination to work and to never give up are the things that will carry you through the struggles, and fights in life and will determine the person you become. – Chris Navarro       chrisnavarro.com  (clay original to be cast in bronze H-9’’ L-14’’ W- 8’’)

Let er Buck on the 4th of July!

Let er Buck on the 4th of July! Wyoming Cowboy bronze monument at UW. chrisnavarro.com