Rebecca Kinane
The Watcher
Underwritten by Don and Cathy Schuh
About the Artist
Rebecca Kinane is an acrylic painter whose work focuses on the wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone region and the traditions of western ranch life. For the past decade, she has worked professionally as an artist, participating in numerous exhibitions and arts organizations throughout Wyoming and Montana.
Rebecca’s work is known for its bold color, rich texture, and strong sense of storytelling. Her paintings often blend wildlife imagery with themes rooted in Wyoming history and the enduring connection between people and landscape.
In addition to her studio work, Rebecca has completed several large-scale public art projects, including murals in Greybull and at the Big Horn County Courthouse in Basin, Wyoming. She is also currently collaborating on another public mural project in Basin that will be visible from the town’s main street.
About the Pronghorn
The Watcher tells the story of Wyoming through the eyes of one of the West’s oldest and most enduring species: the pronghorn.
Using vivid color, layered imagery, and high contrast design, Rebecca created a piece that reflects the many eras and people that have shaped Wyoming’s history. Throughout the pronghorn are scenes and symbols inspired by the First Peoples, settlers, ranchers, railroads, wildlife, and the changing western landscape.
At the center of it all stands the pronghorn itself — quiet, observant, and unchanged through generations of history unfolding around it.
The piece combines contemporary color with historic storytelling, creating something that feels both ancient and modern at the same time. Rich textures, symbolic imagery, and vibrant transitions invite viewers to continue discovering new details the longer they spend with it.
Through The Watcher, Rebecca honors not only Wyoming’s past, but also the resilience of the land, its wildlife, and the people who continue to shape its story.
Parade of Pronghorns
This pronghorn is part of the Rockpile Museum Association’s Parade of Pronghorns public art project and auction.