Alan Baker as Buffalo Bill Bird Houses Stan was 53 years old

Stan was 53 years old when this portrait was done and he is a full-blooded Cherokee

painted with colorful holiday floating light

giving us the title that Andrew and Denny came up with

This leaf is worn so that love will be eternal and true

All leaves are preserved in 24kt gold

Alan Baker as Buffalo Bill Bird Houses Stan was 53 years oldPortrayed here, Alan Baker of Cody, Wyoming in character as a middle aged, William "Buffalo Bill" Cody. This study was the first of many photos taken of Alan for this portraiture. The greatest thing about this photo, it was totally "candid," taken on the veranda of Buffalo Bill's historical hotel, "The Irma," named for his daughter. Baker was waiting patiently for his turn to play his part in the 2004 "Cody Gunfighters" re enactment when Denny's wife,