Duke Beardsley was born in Denver in 1969.  He is a fifth generation Coloradan whose western roots run deep and are integral to the subjects he paints.  Raised in Denver and on a family cattle ranch in eastern Colorado, Duke has been drawing and painting images of the American West as long as he can remember.  His unique blend of modern art styling and traditional western iconography reflects his upbringing and has made him a popular favorite among fans of contemporary American western art.