The “Three Bit” Signature Series

A limited edition series of artworks by

Kim Vogee, Howard Knight, and Robert Schaezlein.

Waitin’ A Turn is a sepia 20-by-30 ultra chrome archival print taken at a ranch Cutting Horse Competition by Natural Light Photographer Kim Vogee. This piece was professionally framed with a dark primitive filet, separating the inner mat of antique light Umbria from the top mat of Mist. It was then branded by hand with the “three-bit”    brand to symbolize the collaboration of the three artists involved in creating this one of a kind masterpiece. The frame is authentic Texas barn wood, exposed to decades of the elements and then completed using museum glass, the ultimate glazing option, which is nearly invisible and provides less than one percent light reflection and more than 90 percent ultra violet blocking capacity.

Howard Knight of Rocking K Custom Leather was inspired to create the leather tooling by the wild poppies found in California. Rocking K is now located in Montana, and Howard took a sentimental journey to his former home when making this unique work of art which demonstrates his classic and timeless style of leather tooling.

Robert Schaezlein III, of San Francisco’s R. Schaezlein & Son Western Silversmiths, spent childhood summers at a ranch in Marin County California- back when the land was open and the horses ran wild over the hills his grandfather paid $2 an acre for. Robert created these solid gold figures depicting the west and the life of the cowboy. The bottom silver plate features a gold horse head; a rose gold lasso with flowers and the barbed wire, strung between the fence posts, is made of 14K gold.

The collaboration of the three artists have created a collectible piece of artwork, bringing to life the feel of a good horse and the patience it takes to make one. The timeless quality of Waitin’ A Turn inspires the viewer to share that special feeling about a way of life that deserves the care and respect these artists have given it.