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"A Little Dab of Texas"

A World Record Artwork Painted by 25,297 People

This artwork is titled, “A Little Dab of Texas,” and it stands 48-feet long and 8-feet tall.

It was recognized as a state project by the Texas House of Representatives, (HR #655),

and unveiled at the Texas State Capitol in Austin on Sept. 4, 1998.

This contemporary fine art painting has been exhibited on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC; and toured 13 cities.

The artwork has been certified by the Guinness Book of World Records™,

and still holds the current record for "Most Painters of One Picture."

This colossal-collaboration art project was designed by artist Jim Campbell.

It took him four years to conceptualize, design, coordinate, and complete the project.

The artwork is compiled of 12 separate stand-alone pictures or scenes.

Each scene represents an element of a working ranch - - log cabin, barn, wagon, cows, cowboys, windmills, and horses.

( Click on the number to see individual scenes: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 )

The scenes were drawn in pencil on 4' x 8' hardwood panels; color-coded with dabs of color

(like a paint-by-number picture); and then painted with acrylic paint by volunteers.

The final picture is complete when all 12 scenes are assembled, (see above).

Campbell traveled his home state seeking volunteers at public events - - fairs, festivals, schools, and malls.

The 25,297 painters represented 844 Texas towns, 44 of the 50 United States and 21 countries.

Over the years, Campbell met many people - - young and old.

The youngest painter was a 14-day-old, red-headed, baby boy, (his father helped him paint).

The eldest painter was a 92-year-old man.

Campbell also kept notes of statements made by the participants. For example a teenager in a Houston mall said:

"I wish all of mankind could see and learn from this picture.

If everyone would do just a little towards a common goal, great things would be accomplished."

INDIVIDUAL PANELS FOR SALE

$ 9,995. each

(Estimated value - $10,000 to $20,000 per panel by Christie's)

Purchase includes 4'x8' panel, database (names & addresses of participants),

posters, and copy of Guinness World Record certificate.

Click on the number to see individual scenes:

ORIGINAL PAINTING FOR SALE

$ 115,000.

(Estimated value - $120,00 to $240,000 by Christie's)

Purchase includes 4'x8' panel, 10' covered cargo trailer, painting stand (legs) & hardware,

database (names & addresses of participants), posters, and copy of Guinness World Record certificate.