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By Gene Fowler “The Traditional Cowboy Arts Association encourages us to be creative and innovative,” says Azle, Texas-based saddle maker

By Gene Fowler There are many steps in building a handmade shoe. Longtime Chicago-area shoe repairman John Vlagos chuckles recalling

In Pursuit of Art Carol Gessell's favorite job is making saddles. By Nick Pernokas The attractive, fiftyish artist concentrates on