2014 Big Bend Galleries & Artists Magazine

ART / DESIGN / THEATER / MUSIC / BOOKS / FOOD FREE / 2014 Edition

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The Musicians of Ojinaga, TOM CURRY, Alpine, See Page 23

GALLERIES ALPINE

1 / DEBORAH ALLISON STUDIO 702 E. Holland Ave. / 432.294.3706 / www.DeborahAllisonStudio.com Working studio and gallery. Contemporary Realism, portrait, landscapes, and still-life oil paintings.

Alpine's tempo leaves room for you to pause and take in the surrounding natural beauty while offering the thrum of a community with over 5000 residents and the spirit of Sul Ross State University. Escape to Alpine when life won't slow down, or to get a jolt of true West Texas energy. As the vibrant heart of the Big Bend communities, Alpine offers everything you need for a memorable visit.

Every year, Sul Ross University hosts Cowboy Poetry Gathering on its campus, and you can always visit the Museum of the Big Bend to discover more about the geography and history of the region. Annual region-wide festivals like Viva Big Bend, and local event like Alpine's Artwalk and the Alpine Jazz Festival occur throughout the year. Be sure to check an upcoming events schedule before you visit.

Whether you're enjoying a novel from Front Street Books with a cup of Big Bend Roaster's coffee, being drawn off the street into one of the many art galleries, or recharging at one of the delicious dining options, you can be sure Alpine has something rewarding around every corner.

For more information on galleries to see, food to eat, and comfortable lodging, visit alpinetexas.com.

2 / BELL GALLERY/GALLERY A 410 N. 5th. St., corner of 5th & Lockhart / 432.837.5999 Featuring work from handmade paper bowls to drawings, paintings and mixed media pieces.

The gallery also features solo exhibitions by local and regional artists such as Charles Bell, Ling Dong, Carlos Campana and Karl Glocke. Regular hours are 10 to 6 Wednesday through Saturday, or by appointment. Art classes for all ages. Sign painting available.

3 / CATCHLIGHT ART GALLERY 117 W. Holland Ave. / 432.837.9422 / www.catchlightartgallery.com The mission of CatchLight Art Gallery is to encourage creativity by providing a venue for local area artists to display and sell their work and to promote Alpine as an art destination.

Opened in 2007, the gallery currently shows the work of over a dozen local artists. The media include watercolor, oil painting, acrylic painting, jewelry, stained glass, ceramics, photography, fiber arts and mixed media.

4 / CHESHIRE CAT – ANTIQUES, ART & APPRAISALS 301 E. Avenue E. / 432.837.9466 Art from yesterday and today. Western artifacts, jewelry and collectibles.

5 / CRYSTAL BAR 410 East Holland Avenue Western Mural by Stylle Read, private collection of art by Pepper Brown, Billy Mitchell and others. Signature wall signed by Willie Nelson, Wayland Jennings, Jessi Colter, etc.

BIG BEND ARTS COUNCIL www.bigbendartscouncil.org; info@bigbendartscouncil.org The Arts Council supports and promotes the arts in the Big Bend region through events, activities and exhibits. Events and exhibits are held at various and changing venues throughout the region and are supported by local artists and volunteers. Check the website for the locations of upcoming events and for membership information.

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6 / TRADITIONS GALLERY 106 North 5th Street / 432.294.1538 / agshelly78@aol.com Featuring oil painting, pottery, photography, jewelry and Calligraphy. The gallery exhibits the work of local artists.

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8 / FRANCOIS FINE ARTS GALLERY Sul Ross State University campus, Fine Arts Building / 432.837.8218 Rotating student BFA and MA exhibitions, National Ceramics invitational and invited artists.

9 / GALLERY ON THE SQUARE 115 W. Holland / 432.837.9422 / www.bbacgallery.com Gallery on the Square represents a collection of fine art by local and regional Big Bend artists.

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GALLERIES ALPINE

MARY ANN MATTESON Casa Grande, NANCY WHITLOCK

10 / GET REAL ART FACTORY 432.837.1740 / getrealartfactory@gmail.com Working studio and gallery, by appointment. All works by Paul Sundown, Santa Fe, NM born artist. Types of work include: abstract, figurative, tonal paintings; also works in wood, folk art, bright colors, Southwest flavor. Formerly carved furniture at Southwest Spanish Craftsmen.

11 / JUDY'S BREAD AND BREAKFAST CAFE & GALLERY 113 W. Holland Ave. / 432.837.9424 Judy Anderson, owner. The Bread and Breakfast has been a favorite gathering place for local residents and visitors to socialize and enjoy fresh baked goods, breakfast or lunch.

The gallery features local and regional artists. Showings change monthly and include special events presentations. 7am-2pm Mon-Sat, 8am-12pm Sun. Closed Tuesday.

12 / KIOWA GALLERY "ART OF THE BIG BEND" 105 E. Holland / 432.837.3067 / www.kiowagallery.com Art gallery and custom frame shop, selling art and building frames for the Big Bend region for over thirteen years. A premier art stop, with art above average and unique desert inspired original art of all mediums. Don't miss the Stylle Read Mural, "Big Brewster."

13 / LA TRATTORIA 901 E Holland Ave. / 432.837.2200 La Trattoria Espresso Bar and Ristorante serving fine Italian dining. Paintings by local artists on exhibit.

14 / LOS JALAPENOS 102 W Murphy St. / 432.837.5101 Authentic Fresh Mexican Cuisine and Original Art. The environment is charming featuring a sculpture by Tom Curry on the patio and the flavor of Mexico on the walls inside by local artists.

15 / LA AZTECA 109 W. Holland Ave. / 432.837.1882 This elegant shop resembles those found in San Miguel de Allende, Sante Fe, and other colonial cities. La Azteca offers originals in contemporary and vintage sterling silver jewelry, antique silver objects, other small antiques, fine arts and crafts. Artists David Busey and Susana Sandoval-Busey design and create custom gold and silver jewelry.

16 / MUSEUM OF THE BIG BEND AT SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY Miriam and Emmett McCoy Building; SRSU / 432.837.8730 / www.sulross.edu/~museum/ In the original historic native rock museum are featured newly installed cultural, geologic and historic exhibits unique to the Big Bend region. A signature annual event is the Trappings of Texas exhibit featuring cowboy art, gear and artifacts, held in conjunction with the annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering. The museum is a treasure of the region, a key stop on any tour and an excellent way to start a visit to the region.

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17 / OCOTILLO ENTERPRISES - BOOKS, BEADS AND ROCKS (SINCE 1986) 205 North 5th Street / 432.837.5353 / Open Wed. - Sat. 1 to 6 A delicious selection of fine art and craft books, tools, supplies and ornamental elements is offered to the creative artist and artisan, including beads of all kinds, jewelry wire, cabochons, mineral specimens, and sculpting stone. Regional paintings and other artworks and personal adornments by owner and teacher, Judith Brueske, are displayed throughout the store (with additional representation at Galley On The Square). Instruction in wire wrapping and bead embroidery is available by arrangement.

18 / REATA RESTAURANT 203 North 5th St. / 432.837.9232 / www.reata.net Reata features paintings and murals by Stylle Read on the north and south side of the restaurant. Western artifacts and private collection for viewing pleasure. Additional art shown by local artists.

19 / RED DOOR GALLERY 702 W. Holland Ave. / 432.386.5787 / www.reddoorfinephotographs.com Featuring the beautiful abstract and landscape monochrome photographs of photographerartist David Kachel. The Red Door Gallery is devoted exclusively to fine art photography and promoting the collection of reasonably priced original photographs. Hours are 9am5pm Mon-Fri or just knock on the big red door!

20 / SADDLE CLUB 211 E. Holland Ave. / 432.837.9770 / saddleclubalpine@gmail.com Next door to the historic Granada Theater, The Saddle Club is Alpine's newest full service saloon offering a changing tapas menu and affording "Good Times for Grownups!" Featured art is by notable west Texas artists and artisans; also the showing location for the featured artist of ArtWalk.

21 / SALON 109 109 W. Lockhart / 432.837.1772 / www.fairliefinearts.com Permanent display of painter Carol H. Fairlie. Photorealist: glass reflections in watercolor and large-scale oils of grand hotel interiors. Hours vary Mon-Sat. 22 / SMITH & WIFE, AND LAST FRONTIER MUSEUM 2310 W. Hwy 90 / 432.837.2451 Gems and handmade jewelry are the focus of Smith & Wife. Many Native American artists are represented, along with silversmiths from around the world. The Last Frontier Museum features rocks and gems of the Big Bend Region, including the amazing agates for which the area is known. You can even schedule a private field trip to find your own treasures! Open 9am to 9pm every day.

23 / THE OPEN RANGE FINE WESTERN, SOUTHWESTERN & WILDLIFE ART 2707 E Hwy 90 / 432.386.8748 / the.open.range.alpine@gmail.com; www.theopenrangefineart.com The far west in the faces and wildlife of Big Bend country. Graphite, colored pencil, charcoal; Prints, original art. The Open Range, Alpine, TX.

Alpine’s Old Train Depot, DEBORAH ALLISON

Mexican Calendar Art Mural, STYLLE READ & VOLUNTEERS, See pg. 16

24 / WHITLOCK STUDIO OF FINE ART 110 B North 6th St. Alpine, Texas / 432.837.0128 / www.nancywhitlock.com Located in a uniquely renovated, historic 1927 building, downtown Alpine. Featuring vibrant paintings in oil and pastel, ink drawings and videos inspired by the Chihuahuan Desert.

25 / THE STABLE PERFORMANCE CARS 522 W Holland Ave Gallery of Automotive Art within The Stable Showroom. Private collection is open to the public for viewing. Frames and unframed prints for sale of Wildlife, Performance Cars and David Kimble illustrations.

26 / KING JEWELERS 607 East Avenue E / 432.837.7205 Alan has been in business since 1979 and is selling fine jewelry in the heart of the Big Bend.

Gold, silver, pearls, diamonds, and semi-precious stones are our specialty. We provide custom designs for pieces unique to your taste. Need repairs? Bring in your favorite pieces for professional care.

J. Davis Studio PO Box 246 / 432.837.3812 Alpine native, John T. Davis, studied art education at Sul Ross State University, where he earned an M.Ed. in 1980. He now sells his pottery to galleries and gift shops across the United States, including the Renwick Museum Store at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. John's work can be purchased locally at Kiowa Gallery and in Big Bend National park at the Chisos Mountain Lodge. For more locations, visit http://www.jdavisstudio.com/ 28 / TONK \tó k\ things ordinary not known 113 e Holland Ave. / 432.249.2205 / tonk@bigbend.net A store front, contemporary art space promoting both emerging and internationally exhibited artists with a focus in visual arts, film/video and sound. TONK also houses the studio of Rachel Anne Manera and is open most days. Please email or telephone for appointment, exhibit or upcoming event information.

Lindy Cook Severns BigBendArtist.com

Call (806) 789-6513 to visit a working studio & gallery inside the Scenic Loop 20 miles SW of Fort Davis

OLD SPANISH TRAIL STUDIO • PO BOX 2167 • FORT DAVIS, TX 79734

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KIOWA GALLERY ORIGINAL ART PHOTOGRAPHY CERAMICS JEWELRY BOUTIQUE

Tues-Sat 10-5 105 E. Holland Alpine, Texas (432) 837-3067

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F RONT S TREET B OOKS Open every day in downtown Alpine 121 E. Holland Avenue at 4th Street (432) 837-3360 路 www.fsbooks.com

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GALLERIES FORT DAVIS

Morning Graze, PATRICIA MORELAND

Chisos Awash in Gold, LINDY COOK SEVERNS

1 / THE GALLERY AT FORT DAVIS DRUG STORE 113 N. State St. / 512.627.5943 / pathazel@yahoo.com / TheGalleryatFortDavisDrugstore.com Art gallery and studio featuring traditional artist of the Big Bend, western artist and outstanding photographers. Resident artist: Patty Moreland. Some of our gallery exhibitors include: Wayne Baize - prints & originals; Mike Capron - oils; Mary Margaret Mitschke, abstracts & sculptures; Frank Cianciolo - photography; Caleb Jagger - photography; Tim Roberts - etching prints; Glenn Moreland - wood carvings; Bill Davis - ceramics & sculptures; Donald Yena - oil; Mary Ann Leudecke and Terry Biegler - stained glass.

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OLD SPANISH TRAIL STUDIO lindy@lindycseverns.com, BigBendArtist.com / 432.249.1359 Regional landscapes, pastels, oils. The Open Range Fine Art, Alpine; Midland Gallery, Midland; The Gage, Marathon; Paloma Gallery at The Hotel Limpia, Ft Davis; Gallery at Ft Davis Outfitters; Michael Duty Fine Art, Dallas; Front Street Books, Alpine; Studio gallery by appointment; Museum of the Big Bend Trappings of Texas

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Fort Davis started as a garrison town that supported the military fort built in 1854 to defend the region. Today, thanks to renovations and an accompanying museum, the fort's remains can be explored and the town has become a charming getaway in the Big Bend.

The Davis Mountains State Park is just four miles northwest of Fort Davis, and offers an extensive array of hiking trails, camp sites, and scenic outlooks to some of the best views around. It's a great stop if you're hoping to get a little closer to the natural beauty of the landscape.

If you're not ready to turn in after a day of hiking, the McDonald Observatory is located 17 miles outside of Fort Davis off Texas Highway 118. It boasts several massive research telescopes and provides an incentive for you to stay up a little later for a close-up view of the West Texas night sky. For questions and scheduling visit McDonaldObservatory.org There are also several art galleries you don't want to miss that contain some fine examples of western painting, sculpture, and striking photography by regional artists and Fort Davis locals.

For more information on lodging, art, and eating visit FortDavis.com or FortDavisMap.com

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2 / PALOMA GALLERY 107 N State Street / 432.426.2236 Featured artist - Lindy Severns 3 / THE GALLERY AT FORT DAVIS OUTFITTERS 601 Cemetery Road / 432.242.5102 Monday-Saturday 10am to 6pm Showcasing local and Texas artisans. Paintings, prints, jewelry, yarns, gifts, home dĂŠcor, artistic note cards, art supplies.

4 / MARY MARGARET MITSCHKE GALLERY; M3 ART 108 N. Davis Street / 432.249.1125 Mary Margaret Mitschke is an artist who returned to Texas after living and working in Santa Fe for a number of years. She paints and makes art from found objects such as old wood, wire, metal, tin and other cast-off materials. Her art often has iconic representation such as red doors, fish, and rain and somewhat reflects the rustic flavor of Northern New Mexico. Her paintings have been described as reminiscent of Georgia O'Keeffe.

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GALLERIES MARATHON

If you glance down driving along U.S. Highway 90 you could pass through Marathon and miss it completely. With a population of just over 400, it's a blip of civilization in an otherwise vacant basin of Brewster County. But don't be fooled by its size. This former railroad shipping town contains some serious artistic talent, a pristine climate, and world class lodging and dining that you won't want to miss.

The Gage Hotel was voted the best small hotel in Texas by Texas Highways Magazine and now includes the Captain Shepherd's House, built in 1899, that has been beautifully renovated into a hotel with a historical personality.

Just around the corner is Eve's Garden Bed and Breakfast, a colorful and charming compound of local art and unique architecture that encompasses an entire town block.

Marathon houses James Evan's gallery of striking photographs of the stunning topography of the Big Bend region and some of its more curious inhabitants. Just yards away is artist and author Dan Klepper's gallery of photos and images that capture the vibrancy of regional culture and striking pieces of the windswept landscape.

Marathon is only 36 miles north of the Big Bend National Park, but if it's your final destination or not, Marathon is worth a quick look or an extended stay.

1 / THE GALLERIES AT EVE’S GARDEN Ave. C and North 3rd / 432.386.4165 / evesgarden.org Eve’s Garden Bed and Breakfast and Ecology Resource Center features original works by local artists Priscilla Wiggins, Monte Schatz, Luc Novovitch and Deborah Allison, presented throughout the gathering and guest rooms. The sustainable building is unique and notable art, an architectural fusion of Old Mexico and Middle Eastern, using papercrete technology developed on site. Eve’s Garden is also the home of Flowers by Kate, featuring organic flowers for special occasions.

2 / EVANS GALLERY 4 doors down from The Gage / 432.386.4366 / jameshevans.com / desertcritterwear.com Photographs of 25 year Marathon resident James H. Evans and author of “Big Bend Pictures” (black & white photos of Big Bend’s people and landscape), and "Crazy From the Heat." Articles about James and his work have been featured in Texas Monthly Magazine and his work is collected by major museums in Texas. The Gallery is also the home of Desert Critter Wear, James's images of desert critters on shirts, dresses and pillow cases.

There is also Ashtanga yoga most mornings - call Marci at 512-517-6069 for times and info.

3 / THE GAGE HOTEL 101 W. Hwy. 90 / 432.386.4205 / 800.884.GAGE / gagehotel.com The Gage Hotel displays the private collection of J.P. Bryan. Vintage originals from the 19th and early 20th centuries are displayed in the Reposa Room, 12 Gage Restaurant, and the Ritchey Brothers Building . The historic Gage Hotel is Trost & Trost designed and was built in 1927. It features elegant accomodations with authentic period decor and has been voted the #1 small hotel in Texas.

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4 / THE KLEPPER GALLERY 105 N. Ave. D / 432.386.6789 / edanklepper.com Gallery and studio for Texas artist and author E. Dan Klepper. The gallery exhibits largescale, photography-based prints and eclectic assemblages. Klepper is also author and photographer of “100 Classic Hikes in Texas”, a full-color hiking guide to the state’s extensive trail network.

SANDERSON, TX PAPALOTE Hwy 90 / 512.797.4832 Original Art of the Big Bend / Located in a 113 year old adobe building in downtown Sanderson, Papalote Antiques and Thangs specializes in regional art, Texas wines, local books, and antiques. Wine tastings, art showings, and book signings are held throughout the year.

Custom Made Shade Local masters craft premium hats DAVID STEPHENS

he image is iconic. A cowboy hat slanted over a tanned face. An irreplaceable and mandatory piece of the West Texas wardrobe. Hardworking ranchers and cattle herders know life in the Big Bend is hard. The dust is unforgiving, the sun relentless. A good hat keeps both in check, and some of the finest examples are handmade in the Big Bend.

James Spradley’s shop, Spradley Hats, in Alpine is simple and clean. Only essential equipment and pieces of beaver felt in the back and finished hats ready for shipping stacked in the front. John Davis’s store, Limpia Creek Hats,

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is similarly arranged in Fort Davis. All these craftsmen need is the essential materials and a keen attention to detail.

Spradley’s interest in hat making began while he was working at a western store as a young man. "I got a taste and a touch of really good hats at a young age,” he said. “My job was to take care of the hats.”

Despite his early enthusiasm, Spradley didn’t attempt hat making as a fulltime endeavor until much later. After ranching for most of his life, some buddies convinced him to make hats

ABOVE LEFT – James Spradley molds a hat into its final shape.

ABOVE RIGHT – John Davis shows a hat in its unfinished form.

LEFT – Finished hats of various styles at Limpia Creek Hats.

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fulltime. He opened up shop 12 years ago.

Davis, who has been operating Limpia Creek Hats over two years, wouldn’t practice his craft anywhere else. “This part of the country is perfect,” he said. “It’s usually dry; a drier climate is better for hat-making.”

Even with the climate on their side, these expert hat-makers agree that the final product is only as good as the quality of the felt used to make the hat. The finest quality felt comes from beaver fur. Second best is a blend of beaver and rabbit.

Regardless of the felt used, both men make hats following a method that dates back to the 1800s. Each hat is unique; perfectly fitted to the customer with “hat blocks,” wooden molds that serve as a model of the head size and shape.

The felt is fitted over a hat block, sanded down until fuzz and stray fibers are gone, and ironed until the brim is flat and smooth. The felt is then shaped into the desired style. Finally, the decorative details of liners and hatbands are added. The entire process can take around 40 hours per hat.

The 100% beaver hats will cost you, but the tighter, denser fibers in the hair make the hat lightweight without sacrificing any durability, and slick enough that water slides off the brim like drops of mercury.

“The natural oils in the beaver fur is so much better for the weather and being water repellant,” said Davis. “The vast majority of people that wear our hats are working people that wear them everyday. We try to build something that lasts.”

These two talented and hardworking men know the business is really about who walks in their door. "The thing about this is that you really got to want to serve people,” Spradley said.

For John Davis the best part is the very end when the customer finally puts their hat on and looks in the mirror. “You see a grin come on their face and then you know you’ve done a good job.” Read more at GalleriesArtists.com. BB

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GALLERIES MARFA

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3 / BALLROOM MARFA 108 E. San Antonio / 432.729.3600 / www.ballroommarfa.org Ballroom Marfa is a non-profit cultural space dedicated to presenting leading and cutting edge artists working in the visual arts, performance, film, and music. The Ballroom provides a youthful, festive and colorful balance to the established Marfa art scene, and has emerged as a hub for artistic activity in the region.

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2 / AYN FOUNDATION (DAS MAXIMUM) BRITE BLDG. 107-109 N. Highland Ave. / 432.729.3315 / www.aynfoundation.com Presenting “Last Supper” by Andy Warhol and “September Eleven” by Maria Zerres. Open weekends all year and by appointment. Please call or email for hours or an appointment.

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1 / ARBER & SON EDITIONS 128 E. El Paso St. / 432.729.3981 / www.30x30cmproject.com Tamarind Master Printer, Robert Arber. Arber has produced limited edition lithographs and woodcuts for numerous, internationally known artists including Donald Judd, Bruce Nauman, John Baldessari, Ilya Kabakov, Richard Prince, Al Taylor and David Rabinowitch.

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None of the small ranching towns scattered throughout the Big Bend region of West Texas distinguish themselves quite like Marfa. Marfa has a population of just over 2000, one traffic light, and an eclectic energy that far outweighs its size.

Marfa came to national attention after the arrival of Donald Judd, a renowned contemporary artist characterized by his minimalist style. Judd, drawn to the sparse enormity of the landscape, moved to Marfa from New York in the 1970s. The Chinati Foundation, a contemporary art museum based on the work and ideas of Judd, opened in 1986. Judd's established presence brought fellow art patrons and minimalist pilgrims flocking to Marfa from every corner of the U.S. and beyond to experience the clean plains and wide open space for themselves.

With their arrival, Marfa developed a unique ability to bridge the space between incongruities that, under normal circumstances, would never be introduced. But, Marfa is far from normal. Here, the weathered exteriors of a 1950s ranching town contain the whitewashed interiors of fine art galleries. Here, a born and raised Texas cattle herder dines at a Manhattan-born restaurant with a runaway art student at the next table. Cowboy hats and skinny jeans inhabit the same spaces. And somehow, out here, it makes sense.

Marfa offers a world-class collection of contemporary art galleries, quirky and delicious food, a landscape that can change your life, and the wonderfully mismatched union of the rugged ranching community and sophisticated fine arts culture. For more information go to VisitMarfa.com.

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4 / CHINATI FOUNDATION 1 Cavalry Row / 432.729.4362 / www.chinati.org Chinati is an internationally known contemporary art museum founded by minimalist artist Donald Judd. It exhibits large scale installations by a limited number of artists on the grounds of Fort D.A. Russell and in buildings in the town of Marfa. Chinati features paintings, sculptures, poems, installations, drawings and other works by reknowned artists Donald Judd, John Chamberlain, Claes Oldenburg & Coosje van Bruggen, Dan Flavin, Ilya Kabakov, Roni Horn and many more. Public tours available Wed.- Sun. 10-12 and 2-4.

5 / EUGENE BINDER 218 N. Highland Street / 432.729.3900 / binderart@earthlink.net / eugenebinder.com Contemporary art gallery.

6 / exhibitions 2d 400 S. Highland Ave. / 432.729.1910 / www.exhibitions2d.com Carries continuing, rotating exhibits of work by ten artists across the U.S. with an emphasis on reductive and minimal drawing and sculpture.

7 / FIELDWORK: MARFA 212 E. San Antonio Street / 432.729.1801 / fieldworkmarfa.org / info@fieldworkmarfa.org Fieldwork: Marfa is an international research program run by Les Beaux-Arts de Nantes / HEAD Genéve.

They are now pleased to welcome in residency from September to October the Swiss artist Emilie Ding and the US/MX artists Camel Collective. Consult their website for featured artist listings.

8 / GREASEWOOD GALLERY AT THE HOTEL PAISANO 207 North Highland / 432.729.4134 / www.hotelpaisano.com Located in the historic Hotel Paisano, the gallery features regional artists in varied media. Multiple shows are hosted each year, check the website for details. Hours: Daily 9 am – 6 pm.

GALLERIES MARFA 9 / HACIENDA DEL ARCON 705 W. Bonnie St., Building 98 / 432.729.4826 / haciendadelarcon.org The headquarters for the International Woman’s Foundation, Hacienda del Arcon is a premier training center for artistic development and healthful aging. The former Officers Club and BOQ of Fort D. A. Russell, building 98 is a venue for artist presentations, showings and special events . Murals painted by WWII German POWs depict scenes of the Chihuahuan Desert. Tours are by appointment only.

10 / INDIE/JACOBS GALLERY 208 E. San Antonio Street / 432.386.0044 / info@indejacobs.com / indiejacobs.com Focusing on art by Chinati Foundation related artists and minimalist and reductive artists.

Inventory includes prints by Donald Judd and Dan Flavin. NEW GALLERY CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION - 2014. The gallery is currently closed due to construction. It is located at 208 E San Antonio - Hwy 90 -- 1-1/2 blocks east of Marfa's 4-way stop. If you are interested in any artwork, please email.

11 / JUDD FOUNDATION (office) 104 Highland St. / JuddFoundation.org/visit_marfa Multiple locations available for guided tour 12 / MARFA BOOK COMPANY 105 S. Highland / 432.729.3906 / marfabookco.com A Gallery with exhibitions that rotate frequently featuring local and national artists. Additionally, Marfa Book Company hosts monthly film, music, and reading series; publishes books; and has a small clothing line.

13 / MARFA CONTEMPORARY 100 E. San Antonio St. / 432.729.3500 / MarfaContemporary.org / natalie@marfacontemporary.org Marfa Contemporary is a non-profit organization and the satellite gallery for Oklahoma Contemporary in Oklahoma City. A Contemporary Art Gallery with revolving international exhibitions every three months it also shows local artists and community art. Its mission is to bring Art and Education to children at all levels of education, offering free art classes and courses throughout the year. Gallery president is Mr. Christian Keesee, Executive Director, Mary Ann Prior and Gallery administrator Dr. Natalie Maria Roncone.

Open 10-6 Wed though Sat and 12-4 Sunday.

14 / MARFA COUNTRY CLINIC 105 E. Oak Street / 432.729.3000 / On Facebook Medical clinic that displays art. Because - why not.

15 untitled works in concrete, 1980-84, DONALD JUDD

15 / MICHAEL STROGOFF 124 E. El Paso Street / 917.226.5552 / Saturdays and Sundays 12-5 p.m. / michaelstrogoff.com 16 / MIRTH 105 West Texas Street / 432.729.4448 / info@mirthmarfa.com / mirthmarfa.com Mirth includes a thoughtfully curated collection of beautiful utilitarian objects for your home and merriment. Located in the heart of Marfa, TX, our store provides locals and tourists with specialty homewares from around the world, unique objects to remember one’s travels and admirably designed tools for everyday life.

17 / Texas Made Modern Furniture 103 N. Nevill St. / 432.386.6939 / garzamarfa.com Open by appointment 18 / GALLERIE URBANE: MARFA / SATELLITE EXHIBIT LOUNGE 601 W. San Antonio St. / gallerieurbane.com Galleri Urbane represents emerging, mid career, and established artists living in the United States, with the primary focus on artists whose work reflects current art movements both nationally and internationally. These artists are represented in museums as well as public and private collections throughout the United States and abroad. The artists work in a variety of media including painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, and conceptual.

Open Daily 9a.m. to 6p.m.

19 / THE WRONG STORE AND GALLERY 110 W. Dallas St. / wrongmarfa.com Everybody loves: www.wrongmarfa.com/marfa-recs/ The Wrong Store and Gallery is in the oldest church in Marfa. Wrong has 5-6 artist exhibitions a year. Open Monday-Saturday, 12-6 p.m. and usually Sundays. Go to the main blinking light where 90/67 intersect. Go one block south to Dallas St. and turn right. We are in the next block - old church building with a giant, orange neon horseshoe sign in front. Future exhibitions: October 11-December 1: Boombox, Photos by Lyle Owerko and sculptures by Camp Bosworth.

BIG BEND DINING Alpine

www.latrattoriacafe.com 901 E. Holland 432-837-2200

Eat Fresh! www.subway.com 1002 E . Holland Ave • 432-837-2533

Fine Dining Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

www.blue-mountain-bistro.com

100 Main St. 432-426-3244

Alpine

Fort Davis

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Pasta • Pizza Steaks • Seafood Lunch & Dinner

www.mcdonalds.com 900 E. Ave. E 432-837-3640

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Staged Production Still #6 - “Contrabando” E. DAN KLEPPER, edanklepper.com

PHOTOS OF THE

BIG BEND Casa Grande silhouette THERESA WALLACE, wallacestudio.net

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Glenn Moreland CALEB JAGGER, calebjagger.com

Riders on the Storm RACHAEL WALLER, RachaelWallerPhotography.smugmug.com

DAVID KACHEL, davidkachel.com, 432.386.5787

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GALLERIES TERLINGUA/LAJITAS/STUDY BUTTE

Full Moon, THERESA WALLACE Hummingbird on River Road, VONI GRAVES

Terlingua/Lajitas/Study Butte

1 / CHRISTINA’S WORLD #5 Lajitas Boardwalk, Lajitas / 432.424.3250 / ochrisb@yahoo.com Jewelry & folk art featuring local artists, large “Day of the Dead” selection, eclectic wonders.

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Lajitas To Big Bend 1 3 / PAINTED FEATHER 2 170 STUDIO AND GALLERY North Not to Scale Ghost Town Rd. / 405.795.3905 / paintedfeatherstudiogallery.com Unique original art, hand painted ornaments, jewelry - rock art. Open most days. Custom orders welcome.

4 / QUILTS, ETC. Study Butte / Hwy. 118 and Bee Mountain Plaza / 432.371.2292 Original quilts by Marguerite Chanslor, Sarah Castle, Elsie Turbeville, Margaret Bley and many others. Original oil and watercolor paintings and original jewelry.

5/ EARTH AND FIRE IMPORTS Terlingua / 3 Casa Rosa Rd. / www.earthandfireimports.com

Original Art of the Big Bend sold at

• Exotic Woods

Papalote

• Acrylic

Hwy 90, Sanderson TX

• Antler

(512) 797-4832 1609 Ted Street Alpine, TX 79831

• Snake Skin

ALBERTO CAVAZOS

2 / THE SANGREGADO On the Boardwalk, Lajitas Resort & Spa / 432.424.5000 / www.lajitasgolfresort.com Showing local and regional artists in two month rotations.

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If you want to find out what a couple miles past remote looks like, see the best sunset of your life, or just curious to see the true rugged West, then Study Butte, Terlingua and Lajitas, Texas is the place for you.

You'll see the windswept remnants of an old mining town, a landscape stripped away of all life save for a few resilient residents in Terlingua, a vibrant gateway to Big Bend National Park in Study Butte and a very unique resort in Lajitas. But like every other community in the region, it's got even more to it than you might expect.

For one exciting week in November of every year, Terlingua is transformed into the most highly populated town in the entire Big Bend Region as tourists, chili enthusiasts, and adventurous spirits pour in by the thousands for the International Chili Championship.

The area is a manageable 80 miles south of Alpine and can be experienced in a day. There are some notable art galleries to see and the ghost town to wander through. The Starlight Theatre also serves up some seriously good food and has a porch that provides the best view of the unbeatable sunset. If the charm of the place really sinks in spend the night or escape civilization entirely and spend a lifetime.

To Alpine

(956) 874-5173

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acavazos11@gmail.com

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NEWS & EVENTS

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1 / ALPINE MURAL Alpine's Gallery Night recently funded and organized the creation of a public mural that celebrates the history and culture of the Big Bend region.

The mural was inspired by the tradition of Mexican Calendar Art paintings that depict culturally rich moments of Mexican history and life.

The ambitious project generated community involvement by having volunteers chip in and help with the painting process.

Styllle Read, an award winning and nationally recognized muralist, led the project. Read created the preliminary design for the mural, directed volunteers, and completed final touches. The result is a beautiful piece of public art highlighting the region's unique history.

See it at 104 N. 5th St. in Alpine on the South side of the Printco Building.

2 / VIVA BIG BEND Viva Big Bend is the annual music festival held in, you guessed it, the Big Bend region of West Texas. In 2013, the festival hosted concerts in Alpine, Marfa, Fort Davis, and Marathon.

Over 50 bands of different sizes and genres participated. If music isn't enough, there's also an art show and kid's activities. The festival was started in 2012, and has been a huge success the past two years. Get your tickets early. For information on Viva Big Bend's 2014 schedule and lineup check out vivabigbend.com. Event Date:: JULY 24-27, 2014.

3 / PRESIDIO ARTS FESTIVAL On March 28 and 29, 2014 the city of Presidio will celebrate the work of its creative inhabitants with the 3rd annual Presidio Arts Festival.

You can expect plenty of art, music, multitalented performers, kids' events, and the Cabrito Cookoff. The

1 festival is currently inviting professional or amateur local and student artists to participate. Musicians, performers, and arts organizations, and local businesses are also encouraged to get involved.

If you want to volunteer, be a sponsor, or participate in any way, contact Laurie Holman at 432-2951733 or Brad Newton at 432-2293517. In the meantime, keep checking presidiotx.us/arts/ for information on the upcoming festival.

4 / FILM IN THE BIG BEND The Big Bend Film Commission was founded by Alpine residents Ric Edwards, John Green, and Terry "Tex" Toler after they recognized the growing interest in the Big Bend as a filming location.

The commission was formed to advertise the unique qualities of the Big Bend Region to film companies, and meet any needs of prospective filmmakers. And the need is there.

Just during the last quarter of 2012, the commission received requests for location scouting and management, talent and props, and even drew the attention of a History Channel series being shot in the region. Registering with the Film Commission includes you in its online resource directory.

Production companies will hire personnel from the directory to contribute to upcoming projects in the Big Bend. You don't need any special skills, experience, or qualifications, just a desire to help filmmakers bring their projects to life.

For more information on how to get involved visit shootbigbend.com.

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5 / DESIGN MARFA Design Marfa is the brainchild of Buck Johnston and Laura Hajovsky. It began with the desire to raise money for a local organization but has grown into a non-profit with the goal of giving back to the community they both love.

“Our name reflects the many possible creative outlets that Marfa provides,” said Buck. “While our initial focus was architecture and design, we are interested in doing a range of educational programs and special events that will encourage discussion about Marfa’s future and being proactive and thoughtful about how our town evolves.”

Design Marfa’s first event, the 2012 Marfa Architecture + Design Symposium and Home Tour, was such a success, it is being held again the first weekend of November 2013. The event showcases a home tour and a day-and-a-half symposium on the topics of architecture and design.

“One of our projects for 2014 will be the launch of Bike Marfa, a bike share program that will provide access to both visitors and locals. Riding a bicycle is a great way to experience Marfa” says Laura. “Another project we are considering for 2014 is a design competition for a Marfa train stop.

Having a recognized flag stop

could really be a boon for Marfa tourism. The competition is a way to get the conversation started.”

Johnston is a 12-year veteran of Marfa and the owner of two creative businesses, bbgun, which develops websites and Wrong, a retail business selling original works of art and artisan creations. Hajovsky, on the other hand, is a relative newcomer to the town, living here just shy of three years. She has a background in law and offers operational consulting services through her business Twine Consulting.

“We have a very strong working relationship. We each bring complementary skills to the table. But one thing we have in common is decisiveness.” said Laura. Buck added: “And we have decided to be a positive force for Marfa.”

Visit http://www.designmarfa.com for details and future events.

6 / COWBOY POETRY Once a year, Sul Ross University holds The Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering - a two day event that celebrates the lives and traditions of the working cowboy through poetry, stories, and music.

Students, professionals, artists, and, of course, cowboys and girls, converge from around the region to share their pieces that try to capture the diverse range of experience in the Big Bend.

Sul Ross hosts the event on its campus. Up to ten sessions run concurrently throughout the day, and are free to all. At 7pm on Friday and Saturday, two hour long showings are held in Marshall Auditorium that showcase the featured performers.

These performances cost $12.50.

The 28th annual Texas Poetry Gathering will be held on February 21 - 22, 2014. For more information visit http://texascowboypoetry.com/.

One Broom at a Time Artisan crafts beautiful and historical tool DAVID STEPHENS

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on Cox, a Fort Davis native, hand makes old-fashioned brooms following a method that began over 300 years ago.

Cox has been making brooms in the area since 2000, officially opening his shop in 2005. His main ingredient is a material called sorghum, more commonly known as "broom corn." Sorghum was popularized in 1797 by Levi Dickenson of Massachusetts, who made the first sorghum broom for his wife. She was tired of her brooms falling apart after a few uses. Broom corn proved to be a much more durable material than straw, and retained its quality for years after it was made.

Over the years Cox has mastered his art. He can make up to a thousand brooms a month depending on demand. He selects material for the shaft using cedar, yucca, cholla, or pecan wood. He then pedals a piece of equipment that rotates the broom's shaft while tying bundles of broom corn to the head with wire. Once firmly in place, Cox trims away stray pieces of broom corn and weaves in a colorful yarn pattern before securing it all with a well-placed nail.

Each broom is unique. The variety of shafts and colorful thread patterns ensures that no two brooms are alike. They are beautiful to look at, and will last for years, both as a decoration or a practical household item.

Be sure to stop by Cox's shop in Fort Davis to see him execute his timeless craft. He is always happy to demonstrate how it's done. Read more at GalleriesArtists.com BB

TOP - Ron Cox, custom broom maker, beginning the process.

BOTTOM - Wiring the broom corn to the handle.

TOP - The finished product.

BOTTOM - Gathering the broom corn.

NEWS & EVENTS 7 / THEATER OF THE BIG BEND

7 LEFT - Annie Get Your Gun (2006) ABOVE - Anything Goes (2012)

Theater of the Big Bend, affiliated with Sul Ross State University’s Fine Arts and Communication Department, has provided summer repertory theater at the Kokernot Outdoor Theater since 1970. Over the past fortyeight years, 188 productions for a total of 1,145 performances have been presented.

The Sul Ross theatre program productions throughout the year are varied and broad and include musicals, comedies, dramas, classical works and children’s plays. The Theatre of the Big Bend presents an annual musical and bilingual theatre production serving both local patrons and tourists from around the region.

The summer theatre’s repertoire now includes a focus on works of cultural significance as well as classic musical theatre entertainment. This year’s season will provide a fun-filled evening of musical comedy with Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s critically acclaimed Into the Woods performing June 20 – July 6. The 49th season will also feature the fifth annual Pueblo Unido festival and the beginning of the SRSU Latino Theatre Institute partnering with award winning playwright Octavio Solis. For the season schedule or advanced tickets, check the website www.sulross.edu/tobb.

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It may be remote out here in West Texas, but it's far from barren. And the following brewers, roasters, and farmers are proving it. This is an arts publication, and we believe these men and women are practicing an art form of the highest level by creating some of the best food and drink in the Big Bend Region.

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1 / BIG BEND COFFEE Joe Williams, the founder of Big Bend Coffee Roasters, likes his coffee smooth. "I don't want my espressos bitter," he said. Which is why the company manually roasts their beans to have low acidity for a smooth, flavorful cup.

Big Bend Coffee Roaster's advertising is almost exclusively word of mouth between satisfied customers. If you're a coffee drinker, it's impossible to live in the Big Bend region and not have a cup brewed with beans from BBCR. Their 100% organic and fair trade coffee can be found at almost any retailer in the region. But it didn't take long for their beans to impress more than the locals.

"Marfa is the best exposure," explained Williams. Visitors from all over the country filter through Marfa and the region every year, taste the coffee, and want to take it back to wherever they came from.

Even though Big Bend Coffee Roasters ships beans around the country, they are heavily involved in their own community through their give back programs. The staff regularly selects different roasts of coffee and donates a percentage of its sales to a variety of community organizations.

Big Bend Coffee Roaster's is bound to impress you with their exceptional coffee. Try some when you're in the region and arrange a tour of their Marfa roasting facility, or check out their website bigbendcoffee.com for shipping and wholesale information.

2 / FORT DAVIS NUTS Gus and David Billing started The Fort Davis Nut Company in their home kitchen over 16 years ago. Today, they're still hand making what they claim

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of Texas craft beer. After 32 years of making his mark in Austin, Texas, Steve packed up and moved to Alpine. And we're glad he did.

Their commitment to craftsmanship and using fine ingredients results in a brew that can't be described as just another beer. One sip is all it takes to remind you what's so satisfying about the fisss pop of opening a beer this good after a long day.

If you don't try some while you're out here, shame on you. Visit their website bigbendbrewing.com to find out where to buy some for yourself.

to be the best tasting pecans in the world (they'll send you samples to prove it).

The Billing's pecans are unique. Marinating the pecans in different syrups before any roasting occurs creates a delicious flavor you won't find anywhere else. After roasting, the brothers lightly coat small batches of pecans with one of their signature toppings. This process of moderation prevents the nuts from being drowned in excessive flavoring, and preserves the taste and texture of the original nut.

Cinnamon, Chocolate, Key-Lime, and their original Vanilla-Almond are just some of the addicting options available.

Visit their website allpecans.com to get your mouth watering sample, and be sure to stop by their retail store when you're in Fort Davis.

The Fort Davis Nut Company is open Monday - Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Learn more at allpecans.com.

Several years ago Malinda Beeman and Allan McClane started the Marfa Maid Dairy and began producing delicious goat cheese. All the milk comes from goats they raise themselves to make aged and semi-soft cheeses.

Cheese making classes are available at the dairy. In a day-long class, you could learn to make several types of cheese from different kinds of milk.

After your hard work, there's a cheese tasting.

For more information about their dairy and cheese, or for a schedule of upcoming classes, email marfamaid.dairy@gmail.com, visit their website marfamaid.com, or call (432) 729-3987.

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The Big Bend Brewery cares about two things: beer and you, the person drinking it. If you don't feel special yet, you should, because they brew the best beer in West Texas.

The Big Bend Brewery is led by Steve Anderson, an iconic figure in the world

When you think of fine wine, you might visualize French Villas, ancient oak barrels, or perhaps the California coastline. You probably didn't think of West Texas, but you will after tasting some of the wine Mesa Vineyard's been crafting.

Mesa Vineyards is located about 30

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miles east of Fort Stockton, Texas, in the Escondido Valley, which has a surprisingly ideal grape growing climate.

The founders planted their first vines in 1981 and haven't stopped since. Now, 25 years later, they have over 500 acres and the largest vineyard in Texas.

The temperate climate has helped enable some of their success. The bright West Texas sun nourishes the vines by day, and the gentle drop in temperature at night causes the grapes to mature at a slower-than-normal rate and produce a greater variety of flavors and achieve an exquisite balance.

The vineyard also utilizes the mineral rich topsoil and excellent natural drainage. These topographical features allow the wine makers to precisely measure the water intake of individual vines, which increases the quality and abundance of grapes they produce.

You can't tour Mesa Vineyards but you can, and should, visit their tasting room at The Grey Mule Saloon in Fort Stockton. Drop in to taste a wide variety of their offerings, purchase wine, including their famous Ste. Genevieve, and learn more about the joys and travails of grape growing. The historic saloon at 101 E. Callaghan in Fort Stockton is open Wednesday - Saturday from 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm and closed Monday Tuesday.

For more information visit SteGenWines.com. You can also call (432) 336-9463 with any questions.

- David Stephens

BIG BEND BOOKS

Legendary Locals of the Big Bend and Davis Mountains Alpine's traveling writer, Jim Glendinning, has put together an extraordinary selection of special individuals and groups (many living, others moved on) who've made incredible contributions to our Wonderful Country. The book comprises a great tribute to outstanding, beloved residents of the greater Big Bend. The usual suspects are here (Hallie Stillwell, Barton Warnock, Don Milton Faver, etc.), but also Edmundo Nieto, Susan Janes, Berta Clark Nassiter, The Grand Companions, David Alloway, The (Pete) Gallego Family, and many, many more surprises.

Legendary Locals is a book to revisit often. You will learn the remarkable strengths and extraordinary talents of ordinary people, and through their gifts, you will learn much of the history of the Big Bend and Davis Mountains Country.

Softcover, 125 pp., $21.99.

Fort Stockton Native Pens Memorable Autobiography When Jane Dunn Sibley set out to write a memoir, she obviously applied the same forthrightness, purposefulness, and sense of humor she exhibited throughout her life.

In Jane’s Window: My Spirited Life in West Texas and Austin, Fort Stockton native Sibley gives readers an engaging story of a small-town West Texas girl coming into her own in Texas’ capital city, where her commitment to philanthropy and the arts and her flair for fashion later made her name a society staple.

Jane grew up during the Depression in Fort Stockton, where she learned first-hand the value of hard work and determination. An only child, she was nurtured by loving parents of modest means who gave her a strong set of traditional values and made sure she received a good education and exposure to music and art. She had a happy childhood in a town she viewed as pleasant and safe, and where there were good schools, friends and neighbors—not to mention the warmseason daily dips in the Comanche Springs swimming pool.

Jane arrived as a student at the University of Texas

only ninety days before the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

There she studied art and enjoyed a busy social life.

Later, her fascinating stories of early jobs in Dallas, returning to Fort Stockton, working in the oil industry, marrying local doctor D. J. Sibley, and rearing a family evoke both her love for her origins and her clear-eyed aspirations.

Life brought her challenges and heartache, as well, with deaths in the family and dealing with the realities of loss. But Jane’s amazing resilience carried her through these times.

Full of vivid characters and told in Sibley’s down-toearth style and with deadpan humor, Jane’s Window paints a portrait of a life filled to the brim. This book is a must-read for men and women alike, especially Texans.

389 pp., $35.

One Bloody Shirt at a Time: A Deputy Ricos Tale A stunning debut novel by Big Bend resident Garcia has burst on the local book scene with dead-on aim. One of the bestselling mysteries in the history of our store, One Bloody Shirt at a Time introduces Brewster County Deputy Margarita Ricos, who draws the reader in to her innermost thoughts and feelings as she narrates the story. She’s pretty, she’s smart, she’s young, and she can handle a gun, a horse, and a bad, bad man.

The gorgeous desert-mountain settings in and around Terlingua add drama and beauty to the story, and fictional “real people” (the county judge, the sheriff) add fun for locals reading the book. There’s suspense, action, angst, intrigue, nasty-mean characters, and heroes, too. It’s a book that won’t let you go until you get to the last page. And then all you want is more!

Softcover, 269 pp., $15.95

Book reviews by Jean Pittman, Front Street Books, Alpine.

A gallery of fine Western, Southwestern and Wildlife art

Alpine

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BIG BEND GALLERIES

tomcurrystudio@gmail.com 432-940-9861 • 104 W. Murphy

432-386-8748 • 2707 E. Hwy 90

Paloma Gallery

Showcasing local and Texas artisans. Paintings, prints, jewelry, yarns, gifts, home décor, artistic note cards, art supplies.

Monday-Saturday 10am to 6pm 432-242-5102 • 601 Cemetery Road

Fort Davis

Fort Davis

Fort Davis Outfitters

Featured Artist - Lindy Severns

432-242-2236 • 107 N. State Street

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June Adler; Alpine; juneadler@hotmail.com.

Shows at CatchLight Art Gallery in Alpine.

Contemporary watercolors, acrylics, oils, assemblages, collages, jewelry, short stories and plays. Studio open by appt.

Palma Beckett; palma.beckett@att.net.

Fiber Crafts – Handwoven shawls, scarves of various materials, and cotton dishtowels.

Handspun: Wool and Alpaca fleeces plus cotton for your knit, crochet or weaving projects. Shows at CatchLight Art Gallery in Alpine.

Marty Carden; 432-729-3000; martycardenphotographs.com.

Well known Texas photographer. Fine art color and black/white photography. Exhibited in Marfa, Houston, Santa Fe and Austin.

Crystal Allbright; 432-386-0906; P.O. Box 121, Terlingua; crystalallbright.com; studio@crystalallbright.com Fine art photography, paintings and drawings of West Texas. Shows at Desert Sports in Terlingua.

Charles Bell; Bell Gallery, Alpine, 432-837-5999 Drawings, paintings, mixed media on handmade paper, assemblage, prints, paper bowls. Art classes, sign painting.

Jean Cargo; 432-386-0585, jcargo@sbcglobal.net A landscape artist using the media of prismacolor color pencils and pen and ink. The work is linear and color layered on top of layer.

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Deborah Allison; 702 E. Holland; 432-294-3706, deborahallison@hotmail.com, DeborahAllisonStudio.com.

Deborah has been painting, exhibiting and teaching in Alpine since 2003, focusing on realistic and stylized portraiture, still-life and landscapes in oil. Her studio at 702 E. Holland is open to the public.

Jeanne E. Amis; DBA T.Q.R., 418 W. Texas, Marfa. Phone: 432-729-3332. jea@christophers.net.

Specializes in hand built pottery and baskets inspired by the Far West Texas and Southwestern cultures. Studio open by appointment. Represented by Apache Trading Post, and Christophers.

Mary Angel; 402 E. Lockhart Avenue, Alpine, Texas. P.O. Box 1791; 361-230-3559; mary.angel.cards@gmail.com Handcrafted greeting cards for all occasions.

Embellished gift bags and gift tags. At Gallery on the Square, Alpine.

Valerie Arber; 128 East El Paso St., Marfa.

432-729-3981, varber@earthlink.net.

Internationally exhibited artist working on paper with non-representational, geometric patterns.

Keri Artzt; Lone Star Studio, 109 N. 14th, Alpine, 432-837-5852.

Traditional leaded custom stained glass windows for your home, church or as a gift.

Classes three times a year.

Shelley Atwood; 432-837-9422, 117 W Holland Ave, Alpine, TX; shelleyatwood.com; deaunim@hotmail.com Recognized by the Texas Commission on the Arts as a Texas Original Artist; Shelley creates fine silver (PMC) and polymer clay jewelry with an earthy, ethnic, bohemian flair.

Shows at CatchLight Art Gallery.

B Christina Baker; PO Box 586, Terlingua, 432-424-3250, chrisb32512000@yahoo.com.

Christina creates one of a kind jewelry pieces from simply elegant to the show stopping.

Mary Baxter; Marfa, 432-386-4041, baxtergallery.com.

Paints the landscapes, plants and creatures of the Big Bend in oils, and sculpts desert animals (and dogs and cats) in wire and other material.

Diane Baylor; HC 65 Box 14Y, Alpine; 432364-2609, email: alpinezoo@bigbend.net Genuine semi-precious stones with sterling silver wire wrapping. Shows at Gallery on the Square.

Terry Biegler; Rockingbird Studio, Fort Davis; 432-426-3307.

Original designs in stained glass, wirewrapped stone jewelry, acrylics, digital photography, graphics.

Tomijo Blackstock; 2131 Wyoming, Pecos, TX 79772, 915-447-3177.

Oil and watercolor painter, prefers Big Bend country as subjects of western and Indian scenes, landscapes, barns and still lifes.

Nancy Blanton; Sul Ross State University, 432-837-8720, nbla190@sulross.edu.

Journalist and photographer. Primary interest is in the printed word, but the power of a photo to reinforce a story has always been a driving motivation in her photography.

Marie Blazek; 432-729-1884; 106 W. Washington, P.O. Box 725, Marfa; marieblazek.com; marie@marieblazek.com.

Ceramic arts, one-of-a-kind vessels, memorial urns, pottery. Call to come by studio.

Shows at Greasewood Gallery .

Louis (Lou) Borland; 432-837-5170; 1507 N. 3rd Alpine.

Mexican roof tile artist/perylics. Fine art in oils or acrylics, mostly western/rustic furniture with art. Phone for appointment.

Kathy Bork; Alpine, 432-386-3551, borkedit@sbcglobal.net Nonrepresentational pastels, collage, and acrylics in bright colors. Shows at Gallery on the Square.

Ginny Brotherton; P.O. 1756, Alpine; 817-253-7477; ginny@jalbone.net.

Beader, wire-wrapper, fused glass & fine silver, bronze and copper clay artist. Showing at Catchlight Art Gallery.

Judith Brueske, 432-837-5353, jbrueske@sbcglobal.net Paintings and other regionally inspired art works in various media such as fused fabric, beads, paper, and metals. Specialties: miniature (5" x 5" and up) paintings of local scenery; cards featuring fanciful desert fauna and flora; and personal adornments in metal, glass and stone. Work is displayed at Gallery On The Square, Ocotillo Enterprises, and at Magoo's Restaurant.

David Busey; Mi Tesoro Gallery, 109 W. Holland Av., Alpine, 432-837-1882.

European trained gold and silversmith specializing in original jewelry creations and collectable vintage and contemporary Taxco silver.

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Alberto Cavazos; P.O. Box 891, 1609 Ted Street, Alpine, TX; 956-874-5173; acavazos11@gmail.com Master Pen Turner specializing in fine handwriting instruments made of exotic woods, acrylic, deer antler, spent rifle shells, and snake skin. Associated with Gallery on the Square in Alpine.

June Cobb; 504 E. June, Alpine 432-837-5240.

Home based studio, medias are watercolor, acrylics & oils. Animal & flower subjects.

Gretchen Lee Coles; P.O. Box 1636, Marfa, 432-729-4702, gretchenleecoles.com, mapit4u@hotmail.com.

Sculptor and cartographer, with mapping in site specific installations.

Esther Cordova; 432-294-2377, freddy.cordova@sbcglobal.net Works in oil, watercolor and mixed media.

Produces themes of Big Bend vistas in landscapes, sunsets and sunrises, still life, portraits and nichos, Print maker. Work can be seen at GOTS gallery and other locations in Alpine.

Tom Curry; Sagebrush Studio, 106 West Murphy, Alpine, 432-940-9861 A nationally known illustrator, currently focusing on large format paintings in acrylic on hardboard, and sculpture. His work is available in limited edition prints. He shows at Catchlight Art Gallery. The sculpture can be seen at 104 W. Murphy in Alpine.

D Avram Dumitrescu; Alpine, 432-294-3084, onlineavram.com.

Paintings of animals, architecture, landscape and vehicles, celebrating the many elements of Far West Texas.

Bill Davis; Fort Davis; 432-249-0379 Sculptor, potter, and metals/jewelry. Portraits in bronze. Work displayed in collections throughout the Midwest and Southwest; exhibits include Museum of the North American Indian, Custer, SD and Trappings of Texas, Sul Ross Univ.

John T. Davis; Alpine Alpine native, John T. Davis, studied art education at Sul Ross State University, where he earned an M. Ed. in 1980. He now sells his pottery to galleries and gift shops across the United States, including the Renwick Museum Store at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

BIG BEND ARTISTS Nancy Davis; Fort Davis; 432-426-3118 Primarily works in oil with heavy texture and vibrant colors. Favorite subjects to paint include hummingbirds, Native Americans and landscapes. Co-owner of “The Gallery” above the Fort Davis Drug Store. Personal studio – Davis Mountains Studio.

Mary Paloma Diesel; PO Box 44, Terlingua, TX; spottedslinky55@gmail.com; mepaloma.fineartstudioonline.com.

Member of the Big Bend Artist Council.

Work currently being shown in the Gallery On The Square in Alpine, Texas.

Catherine Rose Dove; Fort Davis; 432-249-0569, crosehorses@gmail.com, sdranchhorses.com.

Traditional pencil/graphite western drawings.

Also, commission, prints and cards available.

Her work can be seen at The Drug Store, Ft Davis, Open Range and Price Gallery in Valentine, Nebraska.

E Teresa Elliott; Alpine; 432-364-2792; teresaelliott@mac.com; www.teresa-elliott.com Award winning and widely published artist painting oils of Texas Longhorns. Exhibits in leading galleries in Wyoming, New Mexico and Texas. Locally at Gallery on the Square & Kiowa Gallery in Alpine.

Marjie Erkkila; HC 74 Box 73, Fort Davis, 432-426-2279.

Award winning bronze and stone sculpture, precious metal jewelry, lapidary arts. Shows at CatchLight Art Gallery.

James Evans; Evans Galleries, Marathon, 432-386-4366.

Nationally recognized photographer of people & landscapes of the Big Bend since 1988.

F Carol H. Fairlie; Studio at 404 N. 6th Street, Alpine, 432-294-1313, fairliefinearts.com.

Nationally recognized photorealist. Watercolor of glass reflections, large-scale oils of grand hotel interiors. Work displayed at Salon 109, and Catchlight Gallery.

Angela Fritz; Bakafox Studio, Alpine, 432-386-0370, or 432-837-0117, bakafox@bakafox.com, bakafox.com A mixed media artist fascinated with graphical narrative and communication, she uses brilliant colors and bold lines to illustrate or meditate on the world inside and outside of her mind. Her studio is open to visitors by appointment and a portfolio of her work is updated frequently on her studio website.

G Lloyd Max Goldwire; 432-345-2943; lloydmax@shamansprings.com.

Creator of bronze sculpture inspired by Southwestern rock art and designer of home décor and bronze trophies.

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BIG BEND ARTISTS Earlene Graham; Alpine, 432-360-8062 ; graham19536@gmail.com Art dolls, mixed media assemblage. Dollhouse miniatures dioramas. Workshops for creating dollhouse miniatures.

Lori Griffin; 432-301-9663, lag0018@yahoo.com Home base studio by appt., memory windows, collages, paintings, photography, computer graphics, stained glass, and mixed media using recycle materials.

Antonio Guerrero; P.O. Box 116, Fort Davis; antonioguerrero@antonioguerrero.com.

Specializing in multi-media, multi-medium, recycling, sculpture.

Debra F. Guerrero; P.O. Box 116, Fort Davis; thebeeis@yahoo.com.

Figurative and floral watercolors, macro perspectives.

H David Hance; 432-729-4898, Marfa; davidhance-fineart.com.

Custom jewelry using stones and beads, as well as graphite renderings, large scaled paintings in mixed media, ceramics in porcelain, and interior space planning. Jewelry exhibited at Kiowa.

Lauris Ann Hawkins; ladelah@sbcglobal.net.

Beaded skulls: coyote, javelina, buffalo. Miniatures: hummingbirds, spiders, even flamingos.

Bärbel Helmert; Alpine, bhelmert@aol.com.

Collages, assemblages, photography, drawing, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture and printmaking.

Brenda Hudson; Fort Davis, 432-426-3353, gsfortdavis@yahoo.com.

Lived in the Big Bend (Fort Davis) for 10 years. Paints in acrylics and pastels, does landscapes and abstracts. She sculpts in Davis Mountains clay she digs and processes herself. 2-D watermedia and 3-D pottery.

Watermedia from representative to abstract and 3-D from local Davis Mountains clay.

Shows at BBAC Gallery on the Square in Alpine.

Margaret Hughes; 432-364-2698; 515 Cottonwood Creek Road, Alpine, TX; onmargh@bigbend.net Potter and Watercolorist – Pottery includes functional and decorative pieces. Watercolors are mostly landscapes of the West with emphasis on atmosphere and color. Pottery is shown in Gallery on the Square in Alpine.

Oliver Hughes; 432-364-2698; 515 Cottonwood Creek Road, Alpine, TX; onmargh@bigbend.net Potter – Variety of techniques and styles. Tends toward decorative as opposed to common understanding of functional. Experience making a variety of outdoor light sconces. Shows at Gallery on the Square in Alpine.

I Greg Inderlied; 432-386-0088, P.O. Box 239, Marathon Traditional to Modern. Watercolor and oil paintings.

J Juliana Johnson; 432-837-9888, 405W. Gallego Ave., Alpine, juliana.johnson79@gmail.com, julianajohnsonart.blogspot.com.

Vibrant local landscapes and subjects of the Big Bend Country, oil on canvas. ’05 Sul Ross Alumni, member of the Big Bend Arts Council, work on display at Gallery on the Square and King Jewelers; Alpine, TX. Archival prints available on request, commissions welcome!

Pauline Hernandez; Estrella Sarita Studio, 303 S. 5th, Alpine; 432-294-0900; Pauline.h@att.net Ceramics, paintings, stained glass, photography and computer graphics. Commissions accepted. Fine ceramics available at Ivy's Emporium. Big Bend landscapes. Custom orders welcomed.

K David Kachel; Alpine; 432-386-5787; www.davidkachel.com.

Collectible abstract and landscape fine B&W photographs. Red Door Gallery, 702 W. Holland Ave. Open 9-5 Mon-Fri, or whenever you’re in town!

Laurie Holman; 432-229-4091; P.O. Box 1233, Presidio Fine artist, drawings, pastels, painted ponies, equine art and murals.

Alan King: 432-837-7205; 607 East Avenue E., Alpine, TX Alan has been in the business since 1979 and is selling fine jewelry in the heart of the Big Bend.

Sam House; 432-426-2162; 501 Limpia Canyon Trail, Fort Davis, Texas 79734; shouse2201@gmail.com Pastels of the Trans-Pecos region, Mexico, and other locations. Landscapes, old buildings, trees, flowers, and whatever interests him. Showing at the Gallery at Fort Davis Outfitters and The Gallery at Fort Davis Drug Store in Fort Davis, TX.

E. Dan Klepper; 432-386-6789, kleppergallery.com, Klepper Gallery Klepper is a Texas artist and author based in Marathon. His large-scale, photographybased works are included in public and private collections across the state. Klepper is also author and photographer for “100 Classic Hikes in Texas”, a full-color hiking guide to the state’s extensive trail network.

Mark Kneeskern; dRY BeHiNd tHe EARs Productions; P.O. Box 185, Terlingua, 432371-3196; raindogfalls@yahoo.com. Photography, Video, Murals, illustration, Graphics, Music...Creative dreams are realized at dRY BeHiNd tHe EARs.

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L Sydney Lance; Alpine, 432-940-3595, sydney_lance@yahoo.com.

Photography; with deep roots in Texas, specializing in portraiture, wild life, landscapes, and the abstract. Currently based in the Big Bend area and has a keenly studied eye for the beauty hidden in the barren surroundings.

Massie Lee; 201 Lee St., Marathon, TX. 432-386-4295. Author, painter, sculptor.

Does door carvings. Call ahead to see her current projects.

Maria LeJeune; junemarune@yahoo.com.

Jewelry; Wire crotchet with pearls, semi-precious minerals and beads. Shows at Gallery on the Square and Leapin Lizards.

Willis LeJeune; junemarune@yahoo.com.

Woodworker who goes with the natural flow of nature and magnifies the inner beauty of wood. Shows at Catchlight Gallery.

Laurel Lynn Lewallen; 205 Tomahawk Trail, Fort Davis; laurellynn22@yahoo.com.

Pottery and sculpture of native Texas reptiles and amphibians. At Kiowa in Alpine.

M Rachel Ann Manera; TONK \tóŋk\ things ordinary not known, 113E. Holland Ave., Alpine, Texas; 432-249-2205; tonk@bigbend.net; rachelmanera.com WHAT: A contemporary artist who combines the three dimensional with two, incorporating assemblages, film/video, performance and photography, into ephemeral, site-specific installations. WHO: Part anthropologist, part archeologist, part architect, part archivist, obsessed with the artifacts, data, history and landscape of the Big Bend country.

James A. Mangum; Marathon; saintmaker@hotmail.com; www.saintmaker.us.

Award winning writer & folk artist-paintings and scuptures, mixed media, using recycled, scrap and found objects; at Front Street Books, Marathon.

Mary Ann Matteson; Alpine, TX; mabmatteson@gmail.com Oils and pastels, figures, portraits and landscapes primarily of the Big Bend Region. Exhibiting at Gallery on the Square in Alpine.

Also works on commission and many of her paintings are in private collections.

Marshall McCall; 515 East June Street, Alpine, Texas 79830; 432-837-5002; pgmccall@att.net; mccallgallery.com Landscapes of West Texas scenes and animals as well as floral still lifes done in oil.

Shows at Gallery on the Square in Alpine and The Gallery above the Drug Store in Fort Davis.

Mimi y Roberto; 704 E. Ave B, Alpine, 432-837-1099 Handmade pottery by two local potters who have studied in Japan, Italy, and Canada. Galleries: Kiowa, Front St. Books.

Jan Moeller A representational watercolorist fascinated with the play of color in shadow and light.

This expression of color is reflected in her work. Shows at CatchLight Art Gallery.

Glenn Moreland; 206 Madrone, Fort Davis, TX, glenn@texcowboy.cowboy Artist, wood carver, specializing in the humor of everyday cowboy life. Work shown in the Gallery at Fort Davis; Cattlelacs, Manchaca, TX and The Trappings Show, Sul Ross Univ.

Patty Moreland; 113 N. State St., Fort Davis, TX, 512-627-5943, pathazel@yahoo.com.

Studio in The Gallery above Fort Davis Drug Store. Traditional paintings, acrylic, watercolor, oil, from still life to landscapes. Graduate of SWT Univ. Fine Arts, 1971.

N Karen Nakakihara Functional & sculptural ceramic pieces. Her work features imagery of natural objects ranging from realistic to delightfully whimsical. Shows at Gallery on the Square.

Johanna Nelson; 432-940-9506, johanna.nelson@yahoo.com, johannanelson.tumblr.com Johanna studied Industrial Technology and Art at SRSU; she is currently working on her MBA, with a focus on Economics at UTEP. Ms. Nelson has lived in Alpine, Lajitas, and Parral, Chihuahua, MX over the past decade.

She operated a student art gallery in Alpine for 4 yrs and has sold her art to clients all over the world for the past 10 yrs. Her main focus continues to lie in the unique shapes and structure of the Chihuahuan Desert. West Texas desert vistas are her inspiration throughout many of her landscapes.

P PETEI; P.O. Box 218, Alpine, TX 798310218, 432-837-1036, petei@sbcglobal.net Multi - media artist, photography – jewelry – woven shawls and rugs – note cards / nature print – pen and ink – photo – botanical illustration.

Ruben Pena; Alpine, 432-755-8107, morinpena@yahoo.com Contemporary abstract airbrush paintings.

Studio portrait photographs including pets.

Special events and quinceaneras.

J. Pena; 415 East Ave. H, Alpine, 432-837-3484, sotota@yahoo.com.

Colorful minimalism. Shows at Ringtail Records.

Ann Pratt; studiocdj.com.

Watercolors, oils, pastels & acrylics. Studio open by appt.

R Feather Radha: 432-294-0130.

PO Box 2104, Alpine TX 79831.

Muralist painter in oils, acrylic and mixed media. Figures, landscapes, nature, magical realism. Work exhibited at Gallery on the Square, and shows by appointment.

Stylle Read; Cleburne, Texas; 817-992-5035; stylleread.com.

Nationally recognized artist and notorious western muralist. Specializes in original, historically correct western recreations, such as Big Brewster & Ode to Reata, Alpine, and many others in the region.

Susana Sandoval-Busey; Mi Tesoro Gallery, 109 W. Holland Av., Alpine, 432-837-1882.

Jewelry designer and creator of original beaded necklaces and other works incorporating vintage and contemporary silver, gold, precious stones, pearls and crystal. Commission orders accepted.

Tim Roberts; P.O. Box 767, Fort Davis, 432-426-3808, trobe@brooksdata.net.

Traditional and non-traditional oil/acrylic paintings, and drawings. At Catchlight Gallery.

Martha Scott; 432-837-2591.

Sculptural clay pieces, with a southwestern flavor, reflecting a mixture of subject matter from angels to desert critters. At CatchLight.

Roxa Medley Robison; PO Box 555, Fort Davis, TX 79734; 432-249-3300; CrowsNest@CrowsNestRanch.com; CrowsNestRanch.com Terracotta luminaries, eggs, clay sculptures, china painting, notecards from a historic Davis Mountain ranch. Old Spanish Trail Studio, Fort Davis, TX. Shelly Rogers; Alpine, TX; 432-294-1538; agshelly78@aol.com Landscapes, animals, and architecture paintings in oil, and calligraphy. Work can be seen at Traditions Gallery.

Catherine Rose Dove, 432-249-0569, crosehorses@gmail.com, sdranchhorses.com.

Traditional pencil/graphite western drawings.

Also, commission, prints and cards available.

Her work can be seen at The Drug Store, Ft Davis, Open Range and Price Gallery In Valentine, Nebraska.

Chris Ruggia; Alpine, jackcomics.com Comics, mostly about the desert animals of the Big Bend. Books are available at Murphy St. Raspa Co., Front Street Books, Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Big Bend National Park, as well as online.

Ellen C. Ruggia; Alpine, vastgraphics.com/botanical Botanical art featuring plants native to the Trans-Pecos region of Texas; at Kiowa Gallery and the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center.

Charlotte Senneff; 432-364-2319, jsenneff@sulross.edu Main medium acrylics. Subject area landscapes showing animals, birds, and/or human forms in motion. Abstracts-Expressionismpieces in vivid color with a blending of special lines, form, and light. Still life & landscapes in water color. Shows at Gallery on the Square.

Lindy C. Severns; Old Spanish Trail Studio, PO Box 2167, Fort Davis 79734; 806-7896513 or 432-249-1359 lindy@lindycseverns.com, BigBendArtist.com Big Bend and West Texas landscapes in pastels and in oils. Original art at The Open Range Fine Art (Alpine); Fort Davis Outfitters and Paloma Gallery at The Hotel Limpia (Fort Davis); Midland Gallery (Midland, TX); MichaelDutyFineArt.com (Dallas, TX). Also signed, embellished prints at The Gage Hotel (Marathon, TX), The Hotel Limpia Gifts and most galleries representing Lindy. Schedule a visit to Lindy's studio inside the Davis Mt Scenic Loop, or shop at OldSpanishTrailStudio.com.

Katherine Shaughnessy; 432.729.1850 (studio), 432-386-0386 (mobile), 203 East San Antonio, Marfa, Texas 79843, www.doegirl.com.

Mixed-media fiber artist who’s themes are whimsical, scientific, and political. Work includes dioramas, miniature sculptures, paintings, drawings, collages and embroidery.

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Austin Smith; Alpine, dragoncompany.org; austin@dragoncompany.org; Comics and art assemblages. Shown online and at Smith & Wife, Alpine.

J.R. Smith; 432-249-0682, 609 E. Lockhart (west bldg.) JR-ART.com (Facebook - JR Smith Artist) Award winning artist, oil and acrylic. Big Bend vistas, seascapes, unique people, architectural portraits and murals.

Jeff Smith; 432-426-3311, Fort Davis; www.archstglassinc.com.

Contemporary stained glass for residential, commercial and liturgical windows. Visit website for examples from throughout North America.

Janet Stewart; Alpine, 432-386-6121, stewartpottery@yahoo.com High-fired stoneware pottery and decorative tile panels of desert scenes. Shows at Gallery on the Square, Alpine.

Nancy Whitlock; 110 B North 6th Street, Alpine, 432-837-0128; whitlockna@yahoo.com; www.nancywhitlockart.com Nancy L. Whitlock studied drawing at the Ecole Des Beaux-Arts in Aix-En-Provence and at the University in Saarbucken, Germany. She completed her MFA from the University of Missouri, Columbia 1991. Paintings in oil and pastel, ink drawing, and videos inspired by the Chihuahuan Desert at Whitlock Studio of Fine Art.

Paul Stuart Sundown; 432-837-1740; pnsundown@att.net.

Internationally known artist and artisan; folk (specializing in carved doors), fine, abstract and contemporary arts. Alpine studio open by appointment only.

Tim Sybrant; Fort Davis, TX Photography; exhibiting at The Gallery at Fort Davis Drug Store.

W Theresa Wallace; 432-466-9198, twallaceart.com, wallacestudio.net, texastj@outlook.com.

Landscapes in oil and pastel and fine art photography.

Eric Webster; 432-837-9133, 300 E. Holland, Alpine Photographer.

Bea White; beatrap1@hotmail.com, www.beawhite.artspan.com Oil and watercolor artist, is inspired by the way a minute in time can change the way light strikes an ordinary object and transform it from mundane to spectacular! This inspiration is captured in paintings of animals, landscapes and genres. She shows at Gallery on the Square in Alpine, Texas.

Wendy Lynn Wright; texasdesertrat@hotmail.com.

Exhibits unique “Capestries” and watercolors throughout the Big Bend.

Bonnie Wunderlich; terlinguagallery.com; Terlingua.

Paintings inspired by the vast Big Bend. Colorful and expressive canvasses of landscapes, architectural landscapes, and figurative oil paintings on medium and large canvases. At CatchLight Gallery.

Charles Wildridge; Wild Ridge Gallery, Fort Davis, 432-386-2645.

Fine art B/W photography.

S Gordie Sanborn; 907 W Lockhart, 837-2591.

Lapidary, Rockhound, artisan. Shows at Gallery on the Square.

On The Cover

The Musicians of Ojinaga © Tom Curry Used With Permission

The work of Tom Curry, an illustrator since 1977, has been described as "Texas Chic with a regional flair." His paintings are mostly conceptual with a humorous twist that often voice social concerns. The medium is acrylic on hardboard or canvas. His paintings are in many private collections worldwide and he has accumulated many awards over the years. Curry's clients include numerous national magazines and he has illustrated six children's books with the latest, Buckamoo Girls, being selected as one of the ten best in 2006 by Time Magazine.

Curry is a native Texan from Coleman, near Abilene. After working for eighteen years in Austin, he moved to Alpine for the beauty of the region and to concentrate on personal paintings. Prints are available and his work can be viewed at Catchlight Gallery. Contact Tom Curry at 432-940-9861.

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