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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 Bank commissioned artist Chuck Caplinger to paint historical murals for its new Weatherford office in Parker County, Texas. As a result, Caplinger’s 1300 square feet of painted
indoor murals recall a history of the old west and the early days of Weatherford, depicting scenes from chuckwagons to cattle roping, from historical landmarks like Weatherford’s Public Market to their
National Champion Pecan Tree, from the “Old Nancy” steam engine to an example of one of their many historic Victorian homes to 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 Credit Union (now Bank)
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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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