The Cowboy Artists of America says goodbye to long-time member Bill Moyers, who passed away on May 3, 2010. He began his art career as an illustrator, working on the film Fantasia and more than 200 books, among other projects. In 1962, he transitioned to working full-time as a Western American artist. That year, he moved to Albuquerque, N.M., and later joined the Cowboy Artists of America in 1968.

Moyers was proficient in a wide variety of media, from watercolor to bronze, and he won gold and silver CAA medals for both his painting and sculpting. He transitioned to Emeritus Member in 1996, two years after his son, John Moyers, followed in his footsteps and joined the CAA.

“Bill loved the CAA,” says Fellows. “He was one of the first members and a well-respected artist. It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to him.”

Members of the CAA will dearly miss Moyers and send their sincerest condolences to his family.