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Stephen F. Austin Quote Art Print by Betsy Crum
A black-and-white word of encouragement rendered in clean, timeless typography art that earns its spot on any wall. This piece of texas art is made for grads, fresh starts, and anyone pushing through the hard part — a meaningful gift for the Texan who's chasing something big.
Stephen F. Austin Quote FAQ
What does the print say? A short, plainspoken line of encouragement from Stephen F. Austin, the Father of Texas, set in clean black-and-white typography.
Who is this a good gift for? Graduates, anyone starting something new, and proud Texans who like a little history on the wall.
The Father of Texas kept his advice short; we kept the margins clean. More plainspoken company in Austin art and across Texas wall art.
Questions
Who was Stephen F. Austin?
He is known as the Father of Texas, and this print sets a short line of his plainspoken encouragement in clean black-and-white type.
Who is the artist?
Betsy Crum, a Fort Worth artist whose work runs from Texas pop art to signage and quote prints.
Fine Art Prints Made in Fort Worth, Texas
Since 1996, Crum Art has created original art, paintings, and fine art prints in Fort Worth, showing and selling work at hundreds of art shows across Texas.
Crum Art brings a distinct Texas and Western point of view to specific, meaningful images: pop art color, cowboys, cowgirls, animals, kittens, vintage signs, bluebonnets, humor, grit, and Lone Star nostalgia.
These are not mass-produced prints or generic wall decor. They are artist-made pieces with a Texas point of view, created for homes that feel collected, lived-in, and full of meaning.
Each print is produced to gallery-quality fine art standards, made to order in our Fort Worth studio, carefully inspected, and hand-signed by the artist. Every piece passes through our hands before it becomes part of your home.
Print Details
- Archival pigment inks on 100% cotton rag paper
- Unframed and sized to fit standard frames
- Studio-made, artist-signed prints only available directly from Crum Art
Made in Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes does this print come in?
Our fine art prints are available in multiple sizes including 8x10 unframed matted to 11x14, 11x14 unframed, 16x20, 18x24, and 24x36. Each size ships ready to frame, making it easy to find the right fit for your wall.
Is this print good for a western or ranch-style living room?
Absolutely. Crum Art prints work beautifully in western living rooms, ranch house walls, and collected interiors. The editorial quality and distinct Texas point of view make them strong anchor pieces for a rustic western or Lone Star-inspired home.
How is this print made and what materials are used?
Every Crum Art print is produced on 100% cotton rag paper using archival pigment inks — the same standard used in fine art galleries. Built to last without fading, and hand-signed by the artist before it leaves our Fort Worth studio.
Can this print be part of a gallery wall?
Yes — many Crum Art prints are part of series and are designed to group together as a statement western gallery wall, or hang individually as a standalone piece. Each image is sized to fit standard frames for easy styling.
Will this look like an original painting or a print?
Crum Art takes the scanning and photographing of original paintings seriously — we work to capture the texture of the canvas or paper the original was created on, so that texture shows through in the print. Combined with the cotton rag paper's own subtle surface and the hand-signing, many customers say they cannot tell if it's an original or a print. That's intentional. These are not flat digital reproductions — they are fine art prints that carry the soul of the original.
Made with love. Signed by hand. Shipped with care. Hung with joy.
Product FAQ
Who was the Father of Texas?
Stephen F. Austin — and this print takes him at his word, setting a short, plainspoken line of his encouragement in clean black-and-white typography.
Where does a black-and-white quote print do its job?
An office, a study, or wherever the day's work gets done — a little encouragement where it helps most. Black and white also slips into any gallery wall without a fuss.
Is it the right send-off for a graduate?
That's its specialty — grads, fresh starts, and any Texan chasing something big. It says keep going without getting preachy about it.
Which prints back it up on a wall?
The Texas State Capitol print gives the words a landmark to stand beside, and the Molly Ivins quote piece adds another strong Texas voice. History and plain talk, side by side.