Jeremy Winborg

FIRST AND FOREMOST, ARTIST JEREMY WINBORG IS A FAMILY MAN. THE MARRIED FATHER OF FIVE EVEN runs his art business as a family affair. Never was this more evident than at The Russell auction last year when the first-time entrant’s work generated a pre-auction buzz.

The painting of his 13-year-old Navajo niece and frequent model, Layla, defiantly holding a rifle had caused a family disagreement five months earlier when it was submitted for consideration. His wife, Danielle — who regularly titles the paintings, helps find models, and runs the website — wanted to call it . A great title, Winborg agreed, but concerned it might be a little too much, he settled instead on . When Winborg learned of the excitement surrounding his painting, he became convinced his wife had been right all along and the young couple spent the day of the