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DEAR FRIENDS, With 2014 well under way, we are excited to present a strong lineup of shows this year, beginning with our winter/spring shows in both our Scottsdale and Jackson Hole locations. If your plans include a visit to Scottsdale to soak up the warm winter sun or to Jackson to hit the ski slopes, we hope you can stop by for a visit. In February we debut a new show which we are calling Urban Nature. We thought it would be an interesting concept for a show that features a little bit of pure landscape work as well as imagery that incorporates architectural design. The end result is a collection of fresh paintings that take us from the calm of an Iowa pasture and the charm of an English village, to the hustle and bustle of a New York City skyline and many more interesting settings in between. We have eleven of our artists participating in the show, and each has brought a unique perspective in terms of both content and stylistic approaches. Andrew Peters, Tranquil Summer Evening, 30 x 40 inches, Oil, $18,000
We are also very pleased to showcase a small group of paintings by Elizabeth Brandon, a Nashville, TN based artist dedicated to practicing the Old Master principles of capturing light and atmosphere on her canvases. Elizabeth’s work became widely known after she was signed on by Cooks Magazine to do the cover art. Her colorful paintings of seasonal fruits and vegetables graced the covers of the venerable bi-monthly publication from 2000-2007 and in that time, led to a 10% subscription increase, The Scottsdale gallery is also featuring a charming new collection of figurative works by Albin Veselka. While much of his work is deeply rooted in his Eastern European background, and is somewhat period specific or narrative, his rural surrounds in Idaho and a loving family are most often the focus of his paintings. Home base in Idaho provides much of the rural elements in his paintings and his own family.
Albin Veselka, Cider Press, 21 x 24 inches, Oil, $3,700
Our good friends Robert Duncan and Robert Moore have each just finished an outstanding group of easel paintings that we are featuring at the Jackson gallery. In the last few years, we have seen Robert Duncan find a renewed excitement in once again painting the traditional, western subjects that first brought him to prominence in the world of western art and which made him a multiple award-winning member of the Cowboy Artists of America. Robert Moore continues to cultivate his gifts, style, and work ethic as an eminent impressionistic oil painter. His use of vivid colors and frequent high-keyed values reveal a spiritually inspired joy. We hope you enjoy reviewing our current newsletter, and as a reminder, you can always see these artists and many more by visiting our website. Be sure to like us on Facebook! Please contact us if we can be of any assistance in advising you on buying or selling works either through our gallery or our partner entity, the Jackson Hole Art Auction which we host every September. Wishing you all the best in this New Year! Maryvonne Leshe, Managing Partner
Robert Duncan, The Crossing, 36 x 48 inches, Oil, $26,500
U R B A N NAT U R E FEBRUARY 17, 2014 – MARCH 1, 2014 | SCOTTSDALE Reception: Thursday, February 27th from 6:00 – 8:00pm Our Scottsdale gallery is pleased to present “Urban Nature” a show of all new paintings featuring both pure landscapes and works with an architectural element. The participating artists are Cyrus Afsary, Andrew Peters, Jesse Powell, Matt Smith, Ian Ramsay, Jeremy Browne, Donny Finley, Dan McCaw, Danny McCaw, Bruce Cheever and Dinah Worman. The show has a strong emphasis on landscape imagery as well as works that incorporate architecture into the subject matter. The architectural subjects will include European settings, rural Americana scenes as well as cityscapes inspired by great world cities such as New York and Paris. An added dimension is the differing painting approaches each artist brings to the show, from realism to a more expressionist approach.
Ian Ramsay, Cullompton - Devon England, 14 x 18 inches, Watercolor, $2,200
Jesse Powell, Moss Landing Sunrise, 16 x 24 inches, Oil, $4,600
Jesse Powell, Yellowstone Waterfall, 16 x 20 inches, Oil, $4,300
Matt Smith, A World Of Granite, 32 x 20 inches, Oil, $9,400
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Danny McCaw, Afternoon In The City, 12 x 9 inches, Oil, $2,000
Ian Ramsay, Street in Florence, Italy, 18 ½ x 13 inches, Watercolor, $2,100
Matt Smith, Hidden in the Sierras, 11 x 14 inches, Oil, $3,200
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Jeremy Browne, Home on the Range, 12 x 24 inches, Acrylic, $2,400
Donny Finley, Sunhat, 19 x 28 inches, Oil, $9,500
Andrew Peters, Light in August, 15 x 30 inches, Oil, $6,800
Andrew Peters, Clearing Skies At Sunset, 24 x 30 inches, Oil, $9,800
Curt Walters Sedona Supremacy, 30 x 60 inches, Oil, $35,000 CURT WALTERS IS THE 2014 RECIPIENT OF THE LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PRESENTED BY THE DESERT CABALLEROS WESTERN ART MUSEUM
Dan McCaw, After The Rain-NYC, 40 x 30 inches, Oil, $15,000
Jeremy Browne, A Days Work, 12 x 24 inches, Acrylic, $2,400
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RO B E RT D U N C A N FEBRUARY 17, 2014 – MARCH 1, 2014 | JACKSON Reception: Thursday, February 20th from 5:00 – 7:00pm
Morning Hunt, 24 x 30 inches, Oil, $10,800
Freezing Over, 18 x 24 inches, Oil, $6,500
An aspiring artist from an early age, it was Robert Duncan’s childhood summers on his grandfather’s ten thousand acre Wyoming cattle ranch that would deeply instill in him a love of nature and rural life that continues to be the central focus of his life and art today. Duncan’s career began to flourish in the early 1980’s after he was juried into the prestigious Cowboy Artists of America organization. From early on, his subject matter focused on the daily existence on Native Americans, specifically the Ute, Crow and Blackfeet, and their interaction with the environment and nature. After leaving the CA organization, Robert immersed himself in painting family, friends and the beautiful countryside of his home base in the Heber Valley of Utah. Through his paintings, Robert is able to show the viewer the similarity he sees in the lives of farmers and ranch people who share the same common bond as the Native Americans with the environment and Mother Nature.
The Guardians, 22 x 28 inches, Oil, $8,900 Through The Willows, 30 x 40 inches, Oil, $18,000
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A L B I N V E S E L K A SHOWCASE OF NEW WORKS | SCOTTSDALE
In the Flower Bed, 20 x 20 inches, Oil, $2,600
In the Orchard, 24 x 12 inches, Oil, $2,400
Albin Veselka received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Brigham Young University, Idaho. He credits the knowledgeable and student oriented faculty of the BYUI art department for giving him “the tools all representational artists must have to open up the door to communicating in the visual arts.” Albin’s career has been a continual learning experience. His growth comes naturally as he seeks excellence through education and hard work. He is constantly finding new things to appreciate in the masters, both living and deceased. His artistic influences include Nicolai Fechin, John Singer Sargent, Ilha Repin and Richard Schmid. Albin currently lives in Idaho with his wife Jenee and their three children. He teaches painting classes part time in the Art Department of at Brigham Young University, Idaho.
Amaryllis, 33 x 15 inches, Oil, $3,500 TRAILSIDEGALLERIES.COM
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RO B E RT M O O R E FEBRUARY 17, 2014 – MARCH 2, 2014 | JACKSON Reception: Thursday, February 20th from 5:00 – 7:00pm Robert Moore is a multi-award winning artist whose paintings reflect his deep love and appreciation for nature’s endless beauty. Whether painting wild groves of Aspen, rugged mountain peaks, or the beautiful farmlands near the Snake River where he grew up and still lives, his distinctive combination of brush and palette knife coupled with heavy surface texture and high key colors bring forth a passion and energy to every canvas. A plein air purist, he works on location to best capture the immediate impression of each subject. Robert’s studio is located in the heart of the Snake River Basin in South Central Idaho.
August Harvest, 36 x 48 inches, Oil, $9,500
Winter’s Peace, 40 x 40 inches, Oil, $9,500
Autumn Vista, 39 x 59 inches, Oil, $14,900
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The Pond, 30 x 40 inches, Oil, $8,000
Autumn Subtleties, 30 x 24 inches, Oil, $3,600
ELIZABETH BRANDON SHOWCASE OF NEW WORKS | SCOTTSDALE A special showcase of new works by still-life artist Elizabeth Brandon will be on exhibit at our Scottsdale gallery beginning February 17th and continuing through March 1st. Elizabeth is an accomplished painter in the Poetic Realist tradition. She is dedicated to practicing the Old Master principles of capturing light and atmosphere on her canvases. In 1999 she was approached by the venerable Cooks Magazine to paint a cover for the magazine and subsequently was signed on to paint the front covers from 2000 - 2007. Brandon reveals a natural beauty in her culinary subjects and a true poetic interpretation of her relationship to her subjects. Elizabeth graduated with a BFA from the University of Georgia, then moved from her native home of Nashville, TN to New York City to study drawing and oil painting at the Art Students League of New York. Under the tutelage of renowned painter, Frank Mason, she studied the concepts and techniques of the Dutch Masters and Rubens and those of the Hudson River Painters. Since returning to Nashville thirty three years ago, she has shown her work nationally and has won numerous awards for her paintings.
Green Pears and Cherris, 11 x 14 inches, Oil, $5,500
Onions, 11 x 14 inches, Oil, $7,000 (Cook’s Magazine Cover Art)
Heirlom Tomatoes, 8 x 12 inches, Oil, $3,600
Bananas and Grapes, 11 x 14 inches, Oil, $5,500
Her paintings reside in collections throughout the US and abroad. Elizabeth has recently written and published a children’s picture book, Sadie Bug. She is currently writing and illustrating her second book in the Sadie Bug series.
Cantaloupe and Pomegranate, 11 x 14 inches, Oil, $5,500
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Introducing D I NA H WO R M A N We are pleased to now represent artist Dinah Worman in both our Scottsdale and Jackson locations. Dinah's landscape paintings are instantly recognizable for their clarity and depth. Light is everywhere. It filters through the trees and streams, between the clouds. She is able to retain this vitality because she is continually renewing her vision. “I work to press beyond method and into a flow of creative instinct; using pastel, oil, acrylic or printmaking to express myself with unusual compositions and expanding vision.” Dinah’s work ranges from representational to imaginative variations taken from a creative viewpoint of man and his relationship to the landscape. Dinah has earned the designation of Master Pastellist from the Pastel Society of America. She has been featured in articles in several newspapers and magazines including Southwest Art, The Pastel Journal and The Artists Magazine.
High Country Cattle, 20 x 24 inches, Oil, $2,800
Paintings available in Scottsdale Gallery.
Wet Mountain Meadow, 16 x 20 inches, Pastel, $2,400
The Committee, 48 x 48 inches, Oil, $8,000
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