Nancy Tankersley » The Oldest Ranch House

Painted during En Plein Air Texas, this old ranch house was the original homestead of Richard Tankersley. Tankersley arrived in Texas from Mississippi and established one of the largest ranches in Texas. This old house, built high above the South Concho River was the scene of many Indian raids and deadly floods. Most Tankersley's are related to the original Tankersley who came over from England, and it was thrilling to be able to paint this bit of Tankersley history. I was also very honored that it took Second Place.