Who is Renne Hughes?

Renne Hughes (August 18, 1941 – October 30, 1991) born in Lamesa, Texas was an American painter and photographer who became known for his depictions of the American West. Renne won awards and achievements across the U.S. and abroad and in 1978 he was officially awarded the Texas State Artist title. By the mid 1980s his fan base and body of acquit yourself caught the attention of Zsa Zsa Gabor and President Ronald Reagan, who famously acquired his artwork on an concern of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.^{[citation needed]}