Holy Longhorns
Holy Longhorns
By Andi Burnum
Holy Longhorns is a deeply powerful, soulful, and visually immersive 39x57in. charcoal drawing on paper by Kansas artist Andi Burnum. This monumental horizontal composition captures a thundering herd of Texas Longhorns crossing a river, their massive sweeping horns creating a dramatic, rhythmic wave across the canvas. Moving forward through churned water and kicking up dust along the riverbank, the piece turns a historic Western cattle drive into a complex and celebratory contemporary work.
Burnum displays a remarkable command of charcoal, utilizing deep velvety blacks, soft smudges, and crisp erased highlights to build intense dimensional form and movement. The lead cattle in the foreground are rendered with bold contrast and rich textural depth—their muscular heads and wide-spanning horns carving through the water with weight and presence—while the trailing herd softens into an atmospheric, dusty haze. Housed in a dark wood frame, this monumental piece is a high-energy statement work that effortlessly bridges traditional Western realism with dramatic monochromatic expressionism.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 39x57in. (Paper), framed
- Medium: Charcoal on paper
- Artist: Andi Burnum (Kansas)
- Framing: Included, dark wood frame.
- Style: Contemporary Western Realism / Monochromatic Expressionism