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Click on a category above to see samples of Caplinger’s artwork, and to learn more about the artist. |
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Portraits, Paintings, Murals of the Southwest
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“The History of Weatherford, TX” ~ Indoor Murals by Chuck Caplinger (2003) ~ Omni/American Bank, Weatherford, TX
A history painted in 7 scenes (early 1800s to present), acrylics on canvas, installed like
wallpaper, 1300 sq.ft.
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In 2003, OmniAmerican Credit Union (later OmniAmerican Bank in 2006) commissioned artist Chuck Caplinger to paint historical murals for its new Weatherford office in Parker County, Texas. Caplinger’s 1300
square feet of painted indoor murals recall a history of the old west and the early days of Weatherford, depicting scenes of chuckwagons and cattle roping ... historical landmarks like Weatherford’s
Public Market and the National Champion Pecan Tree ... the “Old Nancy” steam engine ... an example of one of Weatherford’s many historic Victorian homes ... and a basket of their famous Parker County
peaches.
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“As OmniAmerican Credit Union developed plans for the Weatherford office, we desired to present to the community of Weatherford a treasure representative of the history of the area and reflective of
OmniAmerican being the Best of the West in financial services. Our lasting gift to the citizens of Weatherford and Parker County is a professionally commissioned mural depicting the rich traditions
which make this area unique in Texas.” -Mural brochure for OmniAmerican.
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Photos of the OmniAmerican murals in their developmental stages, painted on canvas in 29 Palms, CA, and delivered and installed in Weatherford, TX (2003).
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Michael Beckler of Los Angeles, contracted by Chuck Caplinger, was responsible for installation of Caplinger’s murals inside the OmniAmerican building in Weatherford, Texas (2003). Assisting in the installation
process were Beje Hott and Christian Dufresne, students at Weatherford College; as well as Caplinger’s daughter, Tiffany Tunstall, and his wife, Holgie Forrester Caplinger, who also helped with the actual painting
of the murals. Historical consultant on this project was Martha McClung, a retired Texas History teacher from the Weatherford Independent School District and renowned Parker County historian.
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