About me
R. James Shoshone, Jr. was raised Washoe and is a member of the Timbisha Shoshone, based in Owyhee, Nevada, on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation. A renowned buckaroo, James has worked on many of the Great Basin’s legendary ranches, including the 25, Cross Ranch, IL Ranch, Spanish Ranch, Whitehorse, YP, and ZX. James embodies vaquero traditions in his lifestyle, gear, and art. Skilled at pen-and-ink illustration and other mediums, many of James’ images are recreated from memory, drawn from bunkhouse stories or scenes from his daily ranch life. In giving these moments new life on paper, James shares his love for the stories conveyed and hopes others will connect with them on a personal level.
