His work is exhibited on a regular basis in galleries across Canada and the United States. He has been painting and sculpting for over two decades, traveled throughout the U.S., Mexico and the South Pacific studying with many world class artist including members of the Scottsdale Artist School. His talents have been recognized in Best of Show awards, this recognition has led to a number of commissions. Rocky now lives in High River, Alberta with his wife and three children. A painter and sculptor for nearly 10 years, Barstad will be displaying his work during the Cowboy Jubilee, April 19-21.
Portraiture has hills, valleys, trees, warm, cool, hard and soft edges.
Everything a landscape could offer is in a portrait. He draws inspiration from his Native heritage. Many of his paintings show dramatic scenes of Native men and women involved in traditional poses. And one of his bronze casts illustrates the effort one man takes to erect the last pole of a tee-pee. It's a skill that has taken more than a decade to learn.