Historian Lonn Taylor told me that art critic Dave Hickey said the only living artist in Texas worth a shit is in Valentine. Hickey was referring to Boyd Elder. Boyd's a great visual artist but is best known for doing the album covers for the band the Eagles back in the day.
I was out at Boyd's and he showed me his designs for biker wear bearing his artwork.
For your edification, here's a few samples. Note: that's Boyd in the last two shots.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Boyd Elder, Artist of the Eagles
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I have known Boyd Elder since High School in El Paso during the late 50's and 60's...last time I saw him was in El Paso during the seventies..after he had returned from Hawaii and before moving to Valentine..he and his family were living in old water tank converted to a home off Alabama street. I have been wanting to contact him for years..just afraid he won't remember me!! I loved Boyd then and still remember all the good time..in fact came across an old business card of his..during the 60's he pin stipped and did artwork on cars!
Sandy Hanna
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