Takin' the Kinks Out bronze sculpture by Ace Powell Western ArtBy Asa (Ace) Powell 1912 1978 bronze 15" x 18" x 6" in American artist Ace Powell, real name Asa Lynn Powell, was born in 1912 in Tularosa, New Mexico. His works are realistic portrayals of life in the western states of America and often depict cowboys, Native Americans, and local wildlife. Oil painter Powell's nickname, Ace, came as a result of the signature he signed every painting off with: an ace of diamonds. He came up with this signature while