2012 Western Visions Art Catalog by National Museum of Wildlife Art

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O n the cover : 2012 Featured Sculptor (See page 98) Richard Loffler, Making a Stand Bronzeâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Edition of 15, 31 x 20 x 15 inches 2012 Featured Painter (See page 149) Tucker Smith, Through the Aspens Oil, 30 x 24 inches

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Table of Contents 7

Foreword

Introduction

2012 Featured Artists

2011 Award Winners

Schedule of Events

Guidelines for Sale

Sponsors

Sponsor Websites

Advertiser Websites

Gallery Representation of Artists

Jackson Hole Gallery Association

New This Year...

Painters & Sculptors

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Original Prints

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Jewelry & Artisans

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Friends & Supporters

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Featured Robert Kuhn Sketch

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Event Committee

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Save the Date

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Artist Index

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Advertising Opportunities

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Foreword Visitors to Jackson Hole and the National Museum of Wildlife Art are getting a special treat this summer as new sculptures appear on the Sculpture Trail. Completed late last year, the Sculpture Trail is dedicated to the memory of Jim Petersen, and each month a new installation occurs. All the summer’s sculpture installations will be complete during Western Visions, when Featured Artist Richard Loffler’s Buffalo Trail is unveiled and the Sculpture Trail itself dedicated. This work, and the excitement generated year after year by painters, sculptors and other artists will make 2012 one to remember. Featured Artists Tucker Smith and Richard Loffler both appear in interviews on the Western Visions website. Tucker’s steady involvement in the Museum and his passion for wildlife and art comes through in the quiet manner of his comments, and Rich’s clear determination adds to the inspiration for all of us. This year the National Museum of Wildlife Art of the United States celebrates its 25th Anniversary—a great occasion for recognition of our founding Trustees and all those who have followed. Western Visions has been a part of the Museum for the entire time, and we have seen artists’ careers blossom along with the show. No other venue can match the opportunity to bring together artists, collectors, and all those who aspire to an understanding of art. We are very pleased to have you join us this very special year, when the array of artworks is magnificent and the enthusiasm for wildlife art has never been higher. We are also grateful for the underwriting provided by our outstanding sponsors, whose gifts enable us to extend the reach of wildlife artists and their art to a greater world. Welcome to the show, and thank you! J ames C. M c N utt , P h .D. President & CEO

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Introduction to Western Visions

The 25th Annual Western Visions, presented by the National Museum of Wildlife Art, is a signature event of the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival. Always exciting and fresh, Western Visions offers a variety of exciting events held over several days. The diversity of events ensures that there is something to please every artistic palate. All funds raised from Western Visions support critical Educational Programming at the Museum. Guests from around the world come to enjoy the week’s events at the Museum’s award-winning facility overlooking the National Elk Refuge. During Western Visions, and year-round, the Museum is a hub for art lovers, wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts, and more. The event showcases several of the nation’s leading wildlife artists and challenges them to scale the grandeur of the outdoors into petite proportions. Artists are asked to contribute a painting or sculpture no larger than 9 x 12 inches. In addition to Miniatures, noted artists also contribute larger works for the event, known as “Mores.” This year’s Western Visions is comprised of four distinct shows and sales. The everpopular Painting and Sculpture Show & Sale features original works of art from many perspectives. The Jewelry and Artisan Show & Sale offers distinctive jewelry and wearable art. The Original Prints Show & Sale includes a variety of etchings, woodblock, and lithography pieces. Finally, the Sketch Show & Sale brings you sketches in various media created by Western Visions artists as part of their creative process.

This year, we are also pleased to offer special events with featured artists Richard Loffler and Tucker Smith. On the morning of Thursday, September 13th, join Loffler for an unveiling of his heroic sculpture “Buffalo Trail” on the Museum’s new sculpture trail. After the unveiling, join Tucker Smith for lunch and a horseback ride (visit WesternVisions.org to register). The Museum and the Rising Sage Café are in full swing in the daytime during Western Visions. Make sure you reserve a few hours to enjoy the galleries and perhaps lunch overlooking the National Elk Refuge. And remember, please register by Wednesday, September 5th, to ensure your place at the consistently sold-out evening events! If you would like to bid on an item but are unable to attend the events in person, you may place a Bid by Proxy (visit WesternVisions.org to register to Bid by Proxy.) Thank you, and enjoy Western Visions! J ennifer L ee Western Visions & Exhibitions Manager

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2012 Featured Sculptor

Richard Loffler

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Making a Stand

Bronze â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Edition of 15, 31 x 20 x 15 inches For more information on Richard Loffler, scan this tag with your smart phone or turn to page 98.

Through the Aspens

Oil, 30 x 24 inches

For more information on Tucker Smith scan this tag with your smart phone or turn to page 149.

2012 Featured Painter

Tucker Smith

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Awards The Red Smith Award

Each year, attending Western Visions® artists vote for the Red Smith Award recipient. Artists are eligible to vote for the Best of Show. The winning artist is awarded a set of Rungius Medals and a $500 cash prize. Mrs. Red Smith sponsors this award. The 2011 Red Smith Award winner was Tim Shinabarger.

The People’s Choice Award

The People’s Choice Award is generously sponsored by Southwest Art magazine and is given to the public’s favorite artwork from the Miniatures and More Show & Sale. Each person submits one vote during the week of the show for his or her favorite artwork. Voting closes at 3:00pm on Thursday, September 13. The winner of the 2011 People’s Choice Award was Daniel Smith.

The Trustee’s Purchase Award

The Trustee’s Purchase Award is given to one artist for a single artwork entered in the Miniatures and More Show & Sale. National Museum of Wildlife Art Trustees will vote for the Purchase Award and the winning artwork will become a part of the Museum’s acclaimed permanent collection. The 2011 Trustee’s Purchase Award winner was Mark Eberhard.

The Robert Kuhn Award

This award is named for a great friend of the Museum, the late Bob Kuhn. The Robert Kuhn Award will go to the best submission in the category of artists’ sketches as determined by a panel of judges. Sketches by painters and sculptors are eligible. The winner of the 2011 Robert Kuhn Award was Mary Roberson.

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2011 People’s Choice Award

Daniel Smith, Raven Rhetoric, Acrylic on Board, 15 x 40 inches

2011 Red Smith Award

Tim Shinabarger, Echo Canyon, Bronze – Edition of 30, 20 ½ x 20 x 12 inches

2011 Trustee’s Purchase Award

Mark Eberhard, Snowy Owl, Oil on Board, 9 x 12 inches

2011 Robert Kuhn Award

Mary Roberson, Natural World, Mixed Media, 16 x 20 inches

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Schedule of Events Show & Sale Exhibitions Original Prints Show & Sale and Sketch Show & Sale August 18 – September 23 Jewelry and Artisan Show & Sale September 13 – 14 Paintings and Sculpture Show & Sale September 1 – 23

Signature Events Jewelry & Artisan Luncheon* Wednesday, September 12 10:30am – 3:30pm

Featured Artist Events* Thursday, September 13 On the Trail with Richard Loffler 10:00–11:00am

On the Trail with Tucker Smith 11:30am–3:00pm*

Wild West Artist Party* Thursday, September 13 6:30pm – 10:30pm

Miniatures and More Show & Sale* Friday, September 14

Doors Open 3:30pm Bidding Closes 6:30pm Presentation Begins 7:00pm

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*Registration required for these events. Register by Wednesday, September 5 online at WesternVisions.org.

Guidelines for Sale There are three different ways to purchase artwork and wearable art: Intent to

Purchase, Silent Auction, and Retail.

Intent to Purchase: In this category, each item has a fixed price and winners are selected by random draw. • If you wish to bid on artwork in this category, place your fixed bid on the piece. • On the night of the sale, one winner for each piece will be selected by random draw. • If your name is selected, you have won the piece and are committed to purchasing the artwork. Only one bid per person is allowed for each piece of artwork in the Intent to Purchase category.

Silent Auction: In this category, bids are cast using an incremental bidding process. • If you wish to bid on artwork in this category, place your bid on the piece. • On the night of the sale, the highest bid for that item will be the winner. • If you have the winning bid, you are committed to purchasing the artwork. If you are the winner in either category above, you are required to pay the winning amount. All sales are final and there are no exchanges, refunds, or substitutions.

Retail: In this category, each item has a set retail price. If you wish to purchase a piece outright in this category, please go to the Western Visions registration table. Tax Deductibility: According to IRS Rules and Regulations, the only tax deduction which may be made related to the purchase of an auction item from a non-profit organization is the amount paid in excess of fair market value. We suggest that you consult your tax professional to determine the tax deduction(s), if any, for your specific purchase(s). Payment: Museum staff will contact you between September 18 – 30, 2012 for payment. Dealers with resale permits are tax-exempt. Please be prepared to pay for your purchase by check. Sales tax does not apply if the piece is being shipped out of state; however, by law, you are required to pay sales tax to the state where the item is shipped. Shipping/Pickup: The Western Visions Miniatures and More show will remain on exhibit through Sunday, September 23, 2012. No artwork will be released prior to September 26, 2012 at 9:00am. After that date, artwork will be available for pick-up. If you have requested your artwork to be shipped, please allow a few weeks for delivery, after September 26.

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Generously supported by: Miniatures and More Show & Sale

Benefactors Suite

Jane Smith Artist Breakfast Lynn & Foster Friess

Sheila Ingram Lindy & Hanley Sayers 16

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Jewelry & Artisan Luncheon Sharon & Lloyd Powell

Thank our sponsors by visiting their website! V I E W W E B S I T E S ON PAGE 18 .

Wild West Artist Party

Jackson 6 Rosella & Carl Thorne

Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Award

Kelly & David Mecartney

Additional Gifts Given By: Sally & Joel Berman Karen Shirley {2 012 S P O N S O R s}

Visit Our Sponsorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Websites Big Sky Journal BigSkyJournal.com Chesapeake Energy Corporation ChkEnergy.com Fine Art Connoisseur / Plein Air Magazine FineArtConnoisseur.com Heather James Fine Art HeatherJames.com Ingram Quarter Horses IngramQuarterHorses.com Sarah Nelsen Designs, LLC SarahDesigns.com Southwest Art Magazine SouthwestArt.com Spring Creek Ranch SpringCreekRanch.com Storm Show Studios StormShow.com Western Design Conference WesternDesignConference.com Western Art & Architecture WesternArtandArchitecture.com

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Visit Our Advertisers’ Websites Altamira Fine Art AltamiraArt.com Altermann Galleries Altermann.com Astoria Fine Art AstoriaFineArt.com Buffalo Bill Art Show BuffaloBillArtShow.com Coeur d’Alene Art Auction CdAArtAuction.com Diehl Gallery DiehlGallery.com Grand Teton Music Festival GTMF.org Jackson Hole Art Auction JacksonHoleArtAuction.com Jackson Hole Insurance JacksonHoleInsurance.com The Spackmans—JHSIR JHSIR.com Tierney Fine Art TierneyFineArt.com Trailside Gallery TrailsideGalleries.com Trio Fine Art TrioFineArt.com University of Oklahoma Press OUPress.com

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Gallery Representation of Artists Altermann Galleries

William Acheff, Douglas Allen, Gerald Balciar, Greg Beecham, Kenneth Bunn, Ken Carlson, G. Russell Case, Tim Cherry, Scott Christensen, Reid Christie, Michael Coleman, Donald Crowley, John DeMott, Steve Devenyns, Jimmy Dyer, Joni Falk, John Fawcett, Luke Frazier, R. Thomas Gilleon, Michael Godfrey, Veryl Goodnight, R.V. Greeves, Robert Griffing, George Hallmark, Donna Howell-Sickles, T.D. Kelsey, Francois Koch, Robert Kuhn, Richard Loffler, David Mann, William Matthews, James Morgan, Rock Newcomb, John Nieto, Ralph Oberg, Dino Paravano, Andrew Peters, Robert Peters, Chad Poppleton, M.C. Poulsen, Gary Lynn Roberts, Sherry Salari-Sander, Bill Sawczuk, Lindsay Scott, Tim Shinabarger, Kyle Sims, Adam Smith, Brett James Smith, Daniel Smith, Tucker Smith, Richard D. Thomas, Kent Ullberg, Dave Wade, Curt Walter, Kim Wiggins, Jim Wilcox

Altamira Fine Art

Donna Howell-Sickles, Steve Kestrel, John Nieto, Howard Post, Amy Ringholz, Mary Roberson, Jared Sanders, September Vhay, Dennis Ziemienski,

Astoria Fine Art

Greg Beecham, G. Russell Case, Tim Cherry, Scott Christensen, Michael Coleman, Ewoud de Groot, Jimmy Dyer, Mark Eberhard, Teresa Elliott, Richard Loffler, Ross Matteson, William Matthews, Rock Newcomb, Ralph Oberg, Diana Reuter-Twining, Laura Robb, Linda Tuma Robertson, Greg Scheibel, Tucker Smith, Morten Solberg, Carol Swinney, Dave Wade, Bart Walker, Skip Whitcomb, Jim Wilcox

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Diehl Gallery

Susan Goldsmith, Simon Gudgeon, Kollabs, Richard Painter, and Les Thomas

Trio Fine Art

Jennifer L. Hoffman, Kathryn Mapes Turner, Bill Sawczuk

Tierney Fine Art

Bob Barlow, G. Russell Case, Dwayne Harty, James Poulson, Tim Shinabarger, Kyle Sims, Brett James Smith, Lee Stroncek, Jim Wilcox

Trailside Galleries

Donald Crowley, Michael Godfrey, Veryl Goodnight, George Hallmark, Francois Koch, Laurie Lee, James Morgan, Brenda Murphy, Greg McHuron, Ralph Oberg, Dino Paravano, Andrew Peters, Sherry Salari-Sander, Sandy Scott, Lindsay Scott, Kyle Sims, Adam Smith, Daniel Smith, Tucker Smith, Linda St. Clair, Richard D. Thomas, Kent Ullberg, Curt Walters, Kathy Wipfler, Sarah Woods

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Jackson Hole Gallery Association Altamira Fine Art Astoria Fine Art Cayuse Western Americana David Brookover Gallery Diehl Gallery Fighting Bear Antiques & Fine Art Galleries West Fine Art Grand Teton Gallery Heather James Gallery Hennes Studio & Gallery Horizon Fine Art Jackson Hole Art Auction Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival Legacy Gallery Mangelsen窶的mages of Nature Mountain Trails Gallery National Museum of Wildlife Art Raindance Gallery RARE Gallery Shadow Mountain Gallery Tayloe Piggott Gallery Trailside Galleries Trio Fine Art Turpin Gallery Two Grey Hills Vertical Peaks Fine Art West Lives On Wilcox Gallery Wild By Nature Gallery Wild Hands Wyoming Gallery

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AltamiraFineArtLLC.com AstoriaFineArt.com CayuseWA.com DavidBrookoverGallery.com DiehlGallery.com FightingBear.com GalleriesWestJacksonHole.com Grand Teton Gallery HeatherJames.com JoanneHennes.com HorizonFineArtGallery.com JacksonHoleArtAuction.com JacksonHoleChamber.com LegacyGallery.com Mangelsen.com MtnTrails.net WildlifeArt.org RaindanceGallery.net RareGalleryJacksonHole.com TopGifts.com TayloePiggottGallery.com TrailsideGalleries.com TrioFineArt.com TurpinGallery.com FineIndianArt.com VerticalPeaksFineArt.com WestLivesOn.com WilcoxGallery.com WildByNatureGallery.com WildHands.com JDWyomingGallery.com

New this year! 1. The NEW WesternVisions.org This year, Western Visions has it’s very own website. The new site has a number of useful features for both artists and patrons: • All artist submissions are available online. Details including price, edition, and medium are listed. • All artworks may be sorted by artist, price, and type, making it easier to search for your favorite artist or style. • Event registration, as well as registration to bid by proxy, may be quickly and securely completed online. • A full calendar of events for both 2012 and 2013

2. ArtCapture App

• Exciting information and videos about the 2012 featured artists

by Collectrium

Download the FREE ArtCapture App for your iPhone or iPad, and learn more about the Western Visions artworks right from your device! You can even snap a picture of your favorite artwork and ArtCapture will provide information about the piece and artist.

3. Virtual Art Catalog through ISSUU The entire Western Visions catalog will be available on WesternVisions.org through ISSUU. The official “sneak peek” will also be available online. ISSUU is the premier digital publishing provider, creating documents online which read beautifully and are user-friendly.

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Painters Sculptors 2012

W illi a m Ach eff William Acheff was born in Alaska in 1947 and spent his early years in a remote village of 200 residents. After three years of art classes in high school, he ignored the advice of his art teachers and did not attend art college. Instead, he went to barber college and eventually opened his own shop. In the barbershop, he met Roberto Lupetti, who invited Acheff to his drawing class. After six months, Acheff moved into his own studio, but still maintained guidance from Lupetti for the next three years. Restless, he ventured to New Mexico in 1973 and discovered the small, quiet art town of Taos. Armed with classical training, he developed what was to become a very distinct style, widely recognized, and admired.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Roberto Lupetti said, it doesn’t matter how much you sell your paintings for. It is more important to learn and develop.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I set the artifacts up (on a table or a wall) as I want to portray them in... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Celebration Day, Oil, 10 x 8 inches

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Shadows, Oil on Linen, 9 x 12 inches

Mic ha el Albrec hts en Michael Albrechtsen grew up in Bountiful, Utah, and developed a connection with the outdoors. He began his art career in 1989 when he decided to leave the corporate world behind. He picked up a brush, made a commitment to his love of fine art, and never looked back. Inspired by the natural world and by the encouragement of his family, he portrays what inspires him. With strong compositions and a natural sense for color and atmosphere, his landscapes blend technical skill and sensitivity to nature. His focus is to paint light, not necessarily a specific subject. He uses color and value to move the viewerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye around the painting.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best advice youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever received as an artist? The best advice actually came from Richard Schmid just as I was graduating, he told me to do 100 paintings, not studies, but paintings, before I approached any galleries. That would help to develop my ability and style. I got to 89 and a gallery... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Up from a Winter’s Nap, Oil on Linen, 8 x 12 inches

E dward Aldric h Edward Aldrich grew up in Colorado, which instilled in him a love of nature and wildlife and fueled his passion to capture those images in his art. In his continued desire to grow as an artist, he studied at the Rhode Island School of Design. This formal training provided a foundation from which he has been able to develop a unique vision for his art. His work is in numerous museum collections and he has participated in many national shows, such as Birds In Art®, Rockwell Museum of Western Art’s Re-presenting Representation, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s Small Works, Great Wonders Winter Art Sale, and Oil Painters of America’s National Juried Exhibition.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? The best advice I have received as an artist is the same advice that is given to any profession or interest: To be good at anything, to make it with anything, you must simply never give up and keep striving for the next level. It keeps me going and striving through anything... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Lunch Time (Alaskan Brown Bear), Oil on Panel, 8 x 14 inches

Do u g l a s Allen Douglas Allen drew animals at an early age. His parents made frequent trips to New York museums, galleries, bookshops, and zoos, exposing him to the works of Remington, Rungius, Leigh, Pyle, and Wyeth. Whether depicting animals against mountain vistas, glacial lakes, rolling grasslands, or northern forests, his works establish a strong sense of place and mood. Travels in the West, the Canadian Rockies, and Africa are essential sources for future works. The range and significance of his art was recognized in a 1995 retrospective at the Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum in Oradell, New Jersey, and in 1999 at the Newington-Cropsey Foundation Gallery of Art in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. He currently maintains his home and studio in Centerville, New Jersey.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best advice youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever received as an artist? Study the past masters. Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? A bit of each, from imagination, life, field painting, and my photos. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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You Talkin’ to Me?, Oil, 12 x 12 inches

W illi a m Alth er William Alther was born in Topeka, Kansas in 1959, and grew up in West Texas. A former zoologist at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Alther became a full-time painter in 2004. He is a member of Oil Painters of America and the Society of Animal Artists, where he regularly exhibits his paintings of wildlife and nature. Other significant national shows include Birds in Art®. His work is in the permanent collection of the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum and many private collections. He lives in Denver, Colorado, with his wife, Debbie.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Work from life, as much as possible at least. It’s certainly fundamental and common advice, but if you haven’t yet realized it on your own, it’s great advice to receive. In my case, it was transformative. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Sunny Spot, Bronze – Edition of 100, 7 x 11 x 5 inches

Marmot Rock, Bronze – Edition of 45, 14 x 14 x 8 inches

Ge ra ld Balcia r Gerald Balciar’s art is noted for its readily identifiable style, which is grounded in an in-depth knowledge of animals. For reference, he works from his extensive library of wildlife photos, magazine clippings, books, and numerous study casts and measurements. He uses live models as an invaluable aid in his sculptures, and he receives excellent cooperation from zoologists and wildlife organizations. He is involved in the creative process of bronze making from beginning to end. He works the sculpture in wax or clay, then personally makes his own molds and chases his own waxes. While creating an 18-foot bronze elk in 1982, he devised a point-up system that revolutionized the traditional enlargement process. He resides with his wife, Bonnie, in Parker, Colorado.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? As I want my art to be original and my very own and without the influence of others, it would be unlikely for me to take advice if it were given to me. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Ty B arh aug Ty Barhaug, a Wyoming native, has great appreciation for wilderness and wildlife, and uses much of it to inspire him. He has been painting professionally since 1990. He handcrafts all of his frames, which adds to the western feel of his pieces. He has been honored at the Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale with the 2008 Artists’ Choice Award, four-time Juror’s Choice Award, and the 1999 People’s Choice Award. Other awards include the C.M. Russell Auction Ralph “Tuffy ” Berg Award; The Meadowlark Gallery Sponsor Award; and placing in the top 20 in the United States Forest Service Centennial Celebration. He has been profiled in Art of The West, Southwest Art, and American Cowboy.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? The best advice I have probably gotten is paint what you see, not what you think you see.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I paint from all three. It allows me to be able to put more... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Against the Mid Summer Sun, Oil on Canvas, 12 x 9 inches

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Summer Camp, Oil on Canvas, 10 x 12 inches

B o b Ba rlo w Bob Barlow is the son of a pioneer ranching family and was educated at the Art Institute of Chicago. His love of travel and outdoor painting takes him frequently to Africa, notably Tanzania and Kenya, as well as many locations in Europe. During trips over the past three years, he painted the cities, desert, and coastline of Morocco. Two months in the Western Cape of South Africa produced many recent new works. He continues to focus on the landscapes of his native region, Wyoming and Montana, where he currently maintains a home and studio.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best advice youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever received as an artist? I was told to paint outdoors! Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I work on location. If I do a large studio piece, my references are my own studies or my own photographs. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

Stand Off (Elk and Wolves), Oil on Board, 12 x 24 inches

R o be rt Bat eman Robert Bateman’s realistic painting style, featuring wildlife in its habitat, encourages the viewer to examine the natural world. One of Canada’s best-known artists, he is spokesman for many environmental and preservation issues, using his art to raise millions of dollars for these causes. He has been the subject of numerous books and films; his honors and awards include ten honorary doctorates and Officer of the Order of Canada.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Pay attention. Use your eyes. Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? Yes. Wildlife does not usually stay still long enough for a realist artist to really absorb the information he/she needs. Therefore photographs become... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Rocky Mountain Gold, Oil on Linen Panel, 12 x 9 inches Lava Cat, Oil on Linen, 20 x 30 inches

G r e g Beecha m Greg Beecham has been a full-time artist for 32 years. The son of artist Tom Beecham, Greg lives in Dubois, Wyoming, with his wife, Lu. They have two grown children. He and Lu enjoy riding their horses, hunting, cross-country skiing, photographing wildlife, and helping out on ranches. His motto is, “Do all things as unto the Lord, and get so good you can’t be ignored.” He has participated in many shows, including Prix de West, and participated in the 2011 Masters of the American West. Among the awards he has received are the Red Smith Award and the People’s Choice Award at Western Visions, and the Major General and Mrs. Don Pittman Wildlife Award at Prix de West.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? It was 1981. I was showing with the Game Coin group in San Antonio, Texas. I screwed up the courage to ask Bob Kuhn for a critique of my work. Little did I know that he really disliked doing that sort of thing. But we had a good conversation... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Raven’s Call, Oil on Linen, 10 x 14 inches

Hen ry Bismu th Henry Bismuth began drawing in 1964 at the age of 3. His father encouraged his interest, and took him regularly to the Louvre where he became familiar with the work of European, Egyptian, Greek, and other artists. Though he initially pursued medical studies as a young man, Bismuth left school in 1986 to devote himself to painting and drawing. Two years later, he held one-man shows in Brussels and Paris. He became known for his paintings of corvids, and his painting, The Raven, is in the permanent collection at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. His work is represented by Gerald Peters Gallery in Santa Fe. He exhibited at the 2010 Art Basel Miami Beach.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? I believe the best advice for an artist, and I was lucky enough to hear it, is: Become who you are. Influences are influences, you should not see them, they go into your blood stream. They are you. There is no point to try to paint like X or Y. There is no prize out there... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Blue Star Highway II, Oil on Panel, 8 x 10 inches

M arc Bo hne Marc Bohne was born in 1955 in El Paso, Texas. He lived in West Texas until he left for Missouri, where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from Columbia College in 1977. Though he won awards as a student, making art was merely a pastime for him, as other interests crept in and making a living took precedence. In 1994, after deciding to be serious with his lifelong interest in art, he rented studio space in Seattle, and since then has painted professionally. His landscapes are in collections from Paris to Los Angeles; some of America’s most prominent citizens are on his list of collectors. He is represented by galleries in New Mexico, Wyoming, New York, California, and Washington.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Probably “don’t give up your day job”.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? Life, photographs and notes, and sketches. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

Ken Bunn’s 2011 miniature piece.

K en Bunn Ken Bunn’s sculptures of animals and human figures are easily recognizable because of his strong interpretive style that results in a sense of life and movement without unnecessary detail. “I create the illusion of life,” he says. He combines design and mass into three-dimensional portrayals that have a fine sense of anticipated action. The center of interest may not be what the animals are doing, but where their interest is directed. Viewers are caught up with that sense of anticipation and become part of the setting. He works with light, shadow, and texture, leaving only the suggestion of anatomical detail with unerring accuracy. He is a member of prestigious associations and academies. In 2004, he was awarded the coveted Rungius Medal by the National Museum of Wildlife Art.

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What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? To draw, draw, draw! Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? A combination of all three. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Rock Climbers, Oil, 10 x 12 inches

Tam my Callen s Tammy Callens was naturally drawn to art at an early age. As the youngest child in a family of five siblings that included two sets of twins, Tamara grew up in a creative and talented environment that encouraged drawing and painting. Her mother, who was an art teacher, was the major factor in planting these seeds when she urged Tammy and her twin brother to sketch their own images over and over while sitting in front of a mirror.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? One of the best bits of advice I ever received in regard to painting was, “When you’re painting, never let your hand leave your wrist.” It reminds me never to take myself to seriously. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Green Wings and Reeds, Oil on Board, 18 x 27 inches

K en Ca rl so n Ken Carlson was born and raised in Minnesota and now resides in the hill country of central Texas. A critical element of his work is first-hand observation. Each fall, he travels to Alaska, the Western prairies, the Canadian Rockies, or to Africa to study his animal subjects in their varied habitat. At the 2001 and 2004 Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition and Sale, he was the recipient of the Major General and Mrs. Don Pittman Wildlife Award for exceptional artistic merit. At the 2008 Masters of the American West, he was the recipient of the first Bob Kuhn Wildlife Award. In 2009–2010, he had a one-man exhibition at the Steamboat Art Museum in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

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What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? My early mentor, Walter Wilwerding, was critiquing one of my paintings, and I got defensive about one of his criticisms. He said, “If you are looking for praise, show the painting to your mother, but I can help you.” I took his advice seriously. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

The Monument, Oil on Canvas, 9 x 12 inches

G . Ru ss ell Ca s e G. Russell Case’s sweeping, idealized versions of the Western landscape are compositions that combine the beauty of the natural world with the rich imagination and originality of an artist’s mind. Born in the small town of Brigham City, Utah, his artistic enthusiasm was first fostered by his father, Gary Case, who was also an artist. In 2000, Case met fine art dealer Paul Bingham, who owned the estate of Maynard Dixon. The men developed a friendship and partnership, which has gained Case even more exposure, including representation at the Gerald Peters Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Other galleries include Astoria Fine Art and Trailside Galleries in Jackson Hole, Wyoming; David Ericson Fine Art in Salt Lake City, Utah; and Mitchell Brown Fine Art in Scottsdale, Arizona; among others.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Paint on location. Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All of it. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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K i m Ca sebee r Kim Casebeer’s goal with each piece is to make an emotional connection with those who are viewing her work. Sometimes her paintings are dramatic; other times they are quiet and atmospheric. She has exhibited with the Oil Painters of America, American Women Artists, and Pastel Society of America. She has been featured in Art of the West, American Art Collector, American Artist, and Western Art Collector. She is represented by galleries in Arizona, Wyoming, New Mexico, Kansas, Missouri, and Oregon.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Two very simple statements have stuck. The first, from my 4th grade teacher. “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well.” She said this all the time and kept it on her chalk board. The second, was from a drawing instructor in college. “Just paint what you love, the rest will happen in time.” Read more at WesternVisions.org.

First Fall Color, Oil on Canvas, 10 x 8 inches

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Into The Woods, Dye on Silk, 24.25 x 30.25 inches

Lift Off, Dye on Silk, 14 x 12 inches

N a ncy D unlo p Cawd r ey Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey has studied in Paris and England, at the Scottsdale Artists’ School, and with a number of well-established artists. She has been featured in American Art Review, Cowboys & Indians, Western Art Collector, and Western Art & Architecture. Represented by galleries in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Cody, Wyoming, Tubac, Arizona, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Bigfork, Montana, her work has been included in invitational art shows across the West, including the C.M. Russell Auction, Cowgirl Up!, Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale, Heart of the West Invitational Art Show & Sale, and Gilcrease Museum’s American Art in Miniature. Her painting, The Crown Jewels, was selected for the 2010 Glacier National Park Centennial Celebration.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? The best advice was to go take as many classes as possible. I learned as much from my fellow students as I did from the instructors.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I work from life, from... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

Wall of Thunder, Oil on Textured Canvas, 24 x 48 inches

J ulie T. Cha p man Julie T. Chapman loves the West and has lived here for more than 25 years. Animals have been her lifelong artistic muses, along with drawing and expressive color. Places such as Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and Montana’s small-town summer rodeos provide fabulous fodder for artistic inspiration. Recent career highlights include the David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year Exhibition in London, a Southwest Art cover, and Best of Show (Flatwork) at the 2011 Calgary Stampede Western art auction.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? I’ve had the benefit of advice from different gallery dealers over time, and the thoughts I’ve taken most to heart are: 1. Paint what you love 2. Never send anything out into the world that you might later regret share only your best. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Ti m Che rry Tim Cherry grew up in the Canadian Rockies, where he developed a love of wildlife and the outdoors. At age 19, he worked with taxidermist Forest Hart, who specialized in sculpting mannequins. For years, Cherry was a guide in the far northern reaches of Canada. Inspired by these experiences, he developed his unique and dynamic approach to animal sculpture. In 1988, he worked with various sculptors in Loveland, Colorado, including Fritz White, learning the sculptural process that would become his life work. He has won a number of esteemed awards, including a Gold Medal from the National Sculpture Society, and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s James Earl Fraser Sculpture Award.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Work hard, follow your heart and your own path.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I work in the studio, mainly. However, concepts are usually subconsciously being developed while I am out in nature and observing, which is daily. I do use as many sources of reference that are available for my subject matter. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

River Mates (Heron, Fish, and Turtle), Bronze – Edition of 18, 12 x 12 x 3 inches

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Teton River, Oil on Canvas, 11 x 14 inches

Sc ot t L. Chr i st en s en Scott L. Christensen is firmly established among the ranks of the finest plein air painters, demonstrating sophistication of design and subtle use of color. His extraordinary artistic growth has gained him the national recognition for which many artists wait a lifetime. His work has been exhibited at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Gilcrease Museum, the National Museum of Wildlife Art, Denver Art Museum, Kimball Museum, Salmagundi Club, Autry National Center, and Salon d’Arts at the Colorado History Museum. His many honors include Most Distinguished Alumni at Chadron State in 1997 and the distinguished Prix de West Purchase Award in 2000.

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What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? You have got to put in your time. Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All three now. At the start it was all from life, but now I use them all. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Gros Ventre Morning, Oil, 9 x 12 inches

Reid Christie Reid Christie was born and raised in Wyoming. He has been chosen three times as the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s Artist of the Quarter, as well as Artist of the Year in 2008. He was selected eight times for the Arts for the Parks Top 100 and Mini 100. He won the Yellowstone Park Purchase Award in 1997, the Collectors’ Choice Award in 2001, and the Mini Region III Silver Medal in 2006. He has twice won the People’s Choice Award at the Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale (2002 and 2005). He participates in several museum shows each year, including those held at the National Museum of Wildlife Art, Gilcrease Museum, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, and the C.M. Russell Museum. He and his wife, Ginger, live in Cody, Wyoming.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Never judge my own work. Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I work from a combination of photos, life, and imagination. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Twenty Five Years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Twenty Five Feathers, Watercolor, 9 x 12 inches

Tin a Clo s e Tina Close began her self-taught career working directly from natural history subjects. Specimens gathered included botanicals, driftwood, insects, bones, lichen, mosses, feathers, and ancient shells. In the style of natural history illustration, these were painted to scale and with great detail. While painting hawthorn one day, she decided to add a butterfly. Finding the size and shape she was looking for, the colors were not quite right for the piece. She used the form and changed the color. It was the first step in a new direction for her. She began to let her imagination run. No longer compelled to paint exactly what was set up, she began to impose color and design into a variety of subjects. Color on color, pattern on pattern, freed from exact interpretations.

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best advice youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever received as an artist? Use the best paper, paint, and brushes that you can.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? Depends on the genre. With my natural history pieces, I work from specimens, like the feathers in this show... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Michael Coleman’s 2010 miniature piece.

Mic ha el Cole m a n Michael Coleman was born and raised in Provo, Utah, and spent his boyhood hunting, fishing, and trapping throughout the Rocky Mountains. The Indian encampments, wildlife, and hunting subjects he portrays against these magnificent areas are rendered in such a way as to give the viewer a sense of gazing on the past. His work is in notable collections, such as the White House, the National Museum of Wildlife Art, the Anschutz Collection, Corning Museum, Clint Eastwood’s private collection, Gulf State Paper Corporation, the Embassy of Canada, and the National Museum of Dubai. His honors include the Utah Governor’s Mansion Artist, Prix de West, and the Hubbard Award for Excellence. Under Eagles’ Wings: The Art of Michael Coleman by Peter Hassrick features much of Coleman’s work.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? I asked a professional painter in Utah, Paul Salisbury, for advice. I was waiting for some profound words of wisdom and I was disappointed when he said, “Draw, draw, draw.” It turns out he was right. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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C ar o le Co oke Carole Cooke hopes that sharing images of pristine natural vistas will not only help viewers experience a strong connection to nature, but will also encourage them to join in efforts to preserve these vanishing treasures. After a successful career as an art director in film, she turned to the field of fine art in 1997. She is determined to capture the landscape in its truest sense and to interpret the subtle tones nature presents, painting on location as much as possible. Her work has been in acclaimed museums and has won several distinguished awards. She has been featured in a variety of national publications. She is represented by The Legacy Gallery in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and the Goodnight Trail Gallery of Western Art in Mancos, Colorado. She is a participant in Masters of the American West at the Autry National Center.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? When you aren’t happy with a painting, take a hard look at it and ask yourself the question “WHY?” You CAN find the answers. Learn more or be depressed. Choose the first solution and grow.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? Bingo. All three!! Each painting is different. Whether plein air or my own photographs, I am creating an illusion, so imagination is always part of my process. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Full Moon at Dusk, Oil on Linen, 12 x 10 inches

Do n a ld Crowley Donald Crowley pursued a 20-year career as a commercial artist in New York before moving permanently to Tucson, Arizona, in 1974. He was born in 1926 in Redlands, California, and after graduation from high school in 1944, he served in the U.S. Merchant Marines and the U.S. Navy for four years. After military service, he attended the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles, where he met his wife and fellow artist, Betty Jayne. In 1953, they were married and moved to New York City to begin joint careers in commercial art. He was a freelance illustrator until 1973. He went to Tucson that year with the idea of painting exclusively for galleries and moved there permanently the next year.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Do the best you can. Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? Photographs. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Donald Crowley’s 2011 miniature piece.

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Golden Eagle, Oil on Linenboard, 9 x 12 inches

C l audio D ’Ang elo Claudio D’Angelo was born in Montreal in 1956. A childhood passion for drawing led him to a career as an illustrator. In his spare time, he steadfastly pursued his desire to paint the animals that had always inspired and fascinated him. In 1980, he decided to devote himself fully to painting. He reinvigorates himself and his work by continually drawing from nature’s inexhaustible sources of inspiration. His work is represented in numerous private and corporate collections in Canada, the U.S., and Europe. His commissioned images have appeared on minted coins as well as conservation stamps.

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What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? You have to paint what you believe in and feel strongly about, and not paint what the market wants. The market often doesn’t know what it wants and knows even less what you have to offer. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Winter Range, Oil, 9 x 12 inches

S t e ph en Dat z Stephen Datz was raised in Loveland, Colorado. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic design at Colorado State University, in 1992, and embarked on his career as a fine artist shortly thereafter. Working en plein air year-round, Stephen translates his passion for the varied terrain, fleeting moods, and abstract rhythms of the Western landscape into paintings possessed of a distinctively personal visual style. Utilizing strong, dynamically structured design and vibrant, engaging color, Stephen aims to share a sense of his experiences, and to foster an appreciation for the pleasure of solitude, the significance of silence, and the simple, abundant beauty of nature. He and his wife currently reside on a small ranch in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best advice youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever received as an artist? Stay true to yourself and your vision. Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? Primarily from life, though photos and imagination do play roles in the studio process. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

Seasons, Oil, 9 x 12 inches

B IL L Davidso n Bill Davidson is a nationally exhibited artist and workshop teacher. He is represented in galleries in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Mystic, Connecticut, and the Southeast. He has many private and corporate collectors, and his work hangs in the same room as the finest collection of French Impressionism in the Southeast, alongside Claude Monet and Gaugin. His work is also found in the Sacred Heart Convent, Georgia Municipal Association, the home of the founder of Applebees’ Restaurants, the office of United States Congressman Nathan Deal, law firms, bank offices, and the exclusive Roaring Fork Country Club in Aspen, Colorado. During the last five years, 20 of his pieces have been put in print.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? First, become really alive. Then infuse your art with this energy!

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I work primarily from life and then use my imagination on the canvas to try to best convey the emotion that was stirred. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Morning Gossip, Acrylic on Canvas, 9 x 12 inches

B r e g elle W H I T W ORTH Davi s Bregelle Whitworth Davis was raised in Sugar City, Idaho, where she grew up spending much of her time in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Grand Teton, and Yellowstone national parks. There, she gained a great appreciation for fine art inside galleries and outside in the wonders of nature. Bregelle attended BYU-Idaho, where she finished a Bachelor’s degree in illustration. She now resides in the Salt Lake City. Although skilled in other mediums, Bregelle’s true passion lies in acrylic. Her style is meant to resemble silk screening, but has the rich texture of a painting. In her unique neo-pop art style, she limits her palette to three precise colors to capture the life and energy of the subject.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? “Paint what you are passionate about.” As an artist, other people may want you to create something that isn’t your voice. If you do that, your work will suffer if you aren’t passionate about it. Another favorite quote of mine is, “You don’t really know yourself as an artist until you get some mileage... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

Snowy Owl #3, Oil on Linen, 27.75 x 55.25 inches

E w o ud de Gro o t Ewoud de Groot lives and works in Egmond aan Zee, a coastal village in the north of the Netherlands. Born in 1969 in Alkmarr, he attended the Minerva Academy of Art and received a degree in illustration and painting. After illustrating nature books for a few years, he began painting full-time. His work has been featured in many exhibitions in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. His subjects are often seabirds and waders. He spends time on his Dutch shrimp cutter exploring the Waddensea, an internationally known wetland that is actually a chain of islands, mudflats, and sandbanks, starting in the Netherlands and ending in the south of Denmark.

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best advice youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever received as an artist? Quit being a teacher and start to focus a 100 percent on being an artist.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? A combination of all three. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

J oh n DeM o tt John DeMott’s paintings reflect the great American frontier. An outdoorsman and student of Western American history, he transcends the cliché of the Western artist. Born in 1954 and raised on California ranchlands, he has lived and worked the life of his artistic subjects. He researches wardrobe, accoutrements, tools, and guns to recreate historical detail. He mixes details into riveting scenes of the past that bring history alive through utilizing a sophisticated technique and style that he calls, simply, “painterly.” His work has been in publications such as Art of the West, Southwest Art, ARTalk, U.S. Art, Civil War Art, and Sporting Classics. He participated in the 2008 Masters of the American West.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? When I was young, a seasoned artist told me to be patient, keep drawing. It takes 20 years to do good paintings. He was right; I am still learning.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All three. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

The Frontiersman, Oil on Linen, 12 x 9 inches

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Thicket, Acrylic on Cradled Board, 8 x 8 inches

Morning Light, Acrylic on Cradled Board, 27 x 18 inches

And r ew Denma n Andrew Denman is a California artist and teacher and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Saint Mary’s College. He exhibits at Denman Studios in Orinda, California, and Astoria Fine Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He has also shown at the Oakland Museum. His work has toured nationally with Birds In Art®, the International Guild of Realism, and the Society of Animal Artists, which has honored him with three Awards of Excellence. He has received feature coverage in American Artist, The Artist’s Magazine, Southwest Art, Western Art Collector, and Wildlife Art. His paintings can be found in the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, the National Museum of Wildlife Art, and numerous private collections.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? The best advice I’ve ever received came from Bob Bateman, who told me that painting to meet the expectations of the market is the quickest way to artistic ruin. I took that to heart from a very early age; it’s not always made me rich, but it has left me with the satisfaction that my work, as well as... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Edge of Night, Oil, 9 x 10 inches

Do n De rnovich Don Dernovich is a Signature Member of the American Watercolor Society and Oil Painters of America. He was recently inducted into the Western Artists of America. His work has appeared in many publications, including American Artist, Cowboys & Indians, American Art Collector, as well as several books published by Rockport and Northlight Publishers. His award-winning paintings have been represented in many national and invitational exhibitions. He is listed in Who’s Who in American Art™. He and his wife, Kathy, live in Culbertson, Nebraska. He is represented by galleries in Wyoming and Colorado.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? The best advice was from Professor Richard Evans of the University of Wyoming when I was a student there. He advised me to paint for myself and not for the market. In so doing, your style will find you and your work will be recognized as originally yours. He also said “Subject matter isn’t important... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

S t eve Devenyns Steve Devenyns has always enjoyed wildlife, the West, and open spaces. His work has been featured in many magazines, including Art of the West, Southwest Art, U.S. Art, Inform Art, and Western Horseman. Devenyns is a three-time Gold Medal winner at the George Phippen Memorial Art Show in Prescott, Arizona. He has been named Artist of the Year by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep. He also received the 2006 People’s Choice Award at the Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale in Cody, Wyoming. He continues to pursue his fine art career and he publishes limited edition prints of selected paintings. He is represented by Cogswell Gallery in Vail, Colorado, and Big Horn Galleries in Cody, Wyoming, and Tubac, Arizona.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? I have received great advice from a number of artists, but two thoughts seem to come to mind for this question. 1. I was told to always paint from your heart, paint what you know, and people will feel it. But most of all keep painting and get the “brush miles.” 2. Always try to leave your own “tool mark” in your work to distinguish yourself from others. In other words, develop your own style. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

In the Heart of Wyoming (Study), Oil on Linen, 12 x 9 inches

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Quiet Wings, Watercolor, 22 x 18 inches

B r uce Dines Bruce Dines holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Denver. He was an artist for the Air Force during World War II. He believes that his formative years in the outdoors shaped his love for nature and wildlife. His work has appeared in many venues, including the Waterfowl Festival, the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, Settlers West, and the National Museum of Wildlife Art. He has received various Audubon Society and Miniature Art Society awards. Having been commissioned by Colorado Open Lands, he appeared on the cover of Colorado Magazine, and was selected by Colorado Ducks Unlimited as their Sponsor Artist. He is a member of the Society of Animal Artists and the Mountain Oyster Club.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best advice youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever received as an artist? Paint what you love and know best. Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All of the above but mostly from memory tempered with imagination. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Teton Morning, Oil, 9 x 12 inches

J i m m y Dye r Jimmy Dyer is dedicated to communicating the beauty he sees in life through painting. His light-filled images deal with subjects from around the globe. He seeks to combine the light and color of plein air painting with the solid drawing and tonal accuracy of more academic styles. After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Dallas, he moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he came under the influence of some of the finest painters in America. He painted in the area for five years, capturing the landscapes of New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, and Arizona. Finding it necessary to travel in order to maintain inspiration, he has painted in Europe, Canada, the Caribbean, and South America. He lives in Texas with his wife, Amy.

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What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? I was told early on by Wayne Wolfe that nature is the best teacher. “Paint from life as much as possible so that you are looking at the source, not a second- or third-generation bad copy of nature in a photograph,” he said. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

The Trickster, Oil on Board, 12 x 12 inches

America the Beautiful, Oil on Canvas, 24 x 34 inches

M ar k Ebe rh a rd Mark Eberhard was educated at Yale University, where he earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in graphic design. His paintings have been selected for the prestigious Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum’s Birds In Art® exhibitions. Collections and commissions include the National Museum of Wildlife Art, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, and Pebble Hill Plantation in Thomasville, Georgia. He has been featured in numerous publications, including Southwest Art. He is represented in Jackson Hole,Wyoming, by Astoria Fine Art Gallery. He currently resides in Terrace Park, Ohio, with his wife, Alice, and two dogs.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? The best advice came from Armin Hoffman, one of my professors at Yale University. When working on a project, always move forward when going to the next step. Don’t move laterally or backward. Make a positive improvement to the work. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Morning Light, Oil, 8 x 10 inches

J o ni Falk Joni Falk is a realist painter and has lived in Phoenix, Arizona, since 1960. She grew up in Chicago and graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Southwest culture and history provided the ingredients compelling her to seek a full-time career as an artist. She has become well-known for landscapes of Indian life, as well as still lifes of Indian pottery. Some of the books that feature her work include The Best of Flower Painting, Energizing Your Painting with Color, and Tony Couch’s Keys to Successful Painting. Her work has been featured in Southwest Art, Art of the West, and Art West. She is an instructor at the Scottsdale Artists’ School and was recently featured in American Artist magazine’s Workshop.

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What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Paint what you love. Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All three. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

J oh n Fawcett John Fawcett has spent his life studying and gaining inspiration from his subjects, which is evident in his detailed images that often focus on the relationships between animals and people. A practicing veterinarian for over 20 years, he sold his practice in 1996 to fully devote himself to painting. His work has been included in the Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale, Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show & Sale, Quest for the West®, and Masters of the American West, where he won the 2006 and 2010 Autry National Center Award for Watercolor.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? “Paint from your heart and it will always be your finest work.”

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? From life and photographs. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Crossing Crazy Woman Creek, Oil, 30 x 24 inches

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Emerald Pool, Oil on Linen, 12 x 12 inches

J oh n Fels in g John Felsing was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, in 1954. His paintings have been exhibited at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, the Algonquin Park Museum in Ontario, and the National Museum of Wildlife Art. He has had two one-man shows at the Gerald Peters Gallery in New York City, as well as a one-man show and several group exhibitions at the Gerald Peters Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His paintings reside in the permanent collections of numerous institutions, including the Nature Conservancy in Arlington, Virginia, and in East Lansing, Michigan; the Living Science Foundation in Redwood City, California; the Karma Triyana Dharmachakra Monastery in Woodstock, New York; and the Eli and Edythe Broad Museum, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan.

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best advice youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever received as an artist? Be yourself, at all costs. Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I use every available thing for reference, tangible and intangible. It all filtered through my thoughts and feelings so it all becomes mine. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Luke Fra zier Luke Frazier grew up hunting and fishing in Utah. He travels annually through Alaska, Canada, and the American West researching, painting, and photographing. His love of fly-fishing and hunting is apparent in his work. He has been featured in national publications and exhibited in prestigious museums, including the Autry National Center, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Phoenix Art Museum, C.M. Russell Museum, and Montgomery Museum of Fine Art. He received the Founders’ Favorite Award at Arts for the Parks 2002, and three wildlife art awards in the 1990s. In 2007, he was the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival’s featured artist. He was the featured artist at the South Eastern Wildlife Expo in 2010.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Best advice I’ve ever received, was from Kuhn. He said “Draw, draw, draw. And when you think you’re done, draw some more.”

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I work from all of these. The critters just don’t hold still... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Faith (Mountain Goats), Oil, 16 x 10 inches

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B r i tt Freda Britt Freda paints conceptual questions in layered wings of pollinating insects, dissolving animals, or abstract seeds. The subjects of Freda’s paintings are the focal point for her questions about humanity and our relationship to nature. She holds degrees in fine art and writing from St. Lawrence University. She also studied at Lorenzo de’ Medici Institute of Art in Florence, Italy, under South African artists Rose Shakinovsky and Claire Gavronsky. Born and raised in the mountains of Colorado and New Mexico, Freda currently lives on Vashon Island, Washington. Her work is in galleries in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Atlanta, Georgia.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? First, paint from the gut, paint the evocative. Second, make the whole interesting. Sometimes it not the focal point that matters most.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All three. Life is where the juice is. Photographs are technical tools for form. Form becomes the vessel. Imagination is where the essential rises to the surface. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Seen and Unseen (Northern Spotted Owl), Arylic on Canvas, 12 x 9 inches

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Faded Glory, Oil, 24 x 24 inches

R. T ho ma s Gilleo n R. Thomas Gilleon’s career has led him to live in all four corners of the country. His past experience in many artistic fields has added great versatility to his talent. While he has always worked as a fine artist, he began years ago in the commercial field as an illustrator for NASA’s Apollo Program. He has since spent many years working with Disney and other theme park design groups as a designer and illustrator. Working with some of the nation’s great motion picture art directors led to his involvement in the motion picture industry, where he has worked as an illustrator and storyboard artist. One of his more interesting studio jobs was doing matte paintings for the Disney movie, Dick Tracy.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? My favorite advice was from an old pro who said “Finish fast, deliver slow.” Meaning, complete the painting quickly but then wait until the last minute to deliver it, giving the recipient no time to ask for changes. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Winter’s Pageantry, Oil, 24 x 36 inches

Mic ha el Go dfrey Michael Godfrey is a representational landscape painter. Born in Germany in 1985, and raised in North Carolina, he has always appreciated the beauty of the outdoors. He studied art at East Carolina University. His paintings focus on light filtering through the landscape. He softens the edges, implying detail rather than actively stating it. His subjects range from the Appalachians to the Sierra Nevada. The U.S. Ambassador to Russia selected Godfrey’s painting, First Light, to hang in the Moscow Embassy in 1992. He has participated and been honored in many national shows. His work has been exhibited at Quest for the West®, where he won the Palette Award in 2007, and has been featured in many national art magazines.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Paint, make mistakes, and get the first 700 paintings behind you.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I paint from life to understand color, and how light interacts in the environment. I use photos to gather... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Su s a n Go ld sm it h Susan Goldsmith incorporates paint, gold leafing, resins, and photography to freezeframe visual moments in nature. She creates that particular sensation that happens when sunlight backlights the shimmering movement of leaves in trees. The formal elements of her paintings combine the structure that comes from branches with the looseness of moving greenery. She has been exploring these themes in art since beginning her education in art at the Otis Art Institute in 1972. She went on to earn Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Fine Art at the California College of Arts and Crafts. She has shown her work in galleries and museums around the world.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Follow your heart and vision. Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All three of the above. I’m inspired by the magic I see in nature. I try to capture this in my photographs and then translate these images into my paintings in both realistic and abstract ways Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Little Blue Heron, Mixed Media, 12 x 9 inches

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V e ryl Go odnig ht Veryl Goodnight said, “Since my career began in 1968, I have had the opportunity to learn from many of the greatest artists today, but it is perhaps the animals themselves that have taught me the most.” She and her husband, Roger Brooks, live near Durango, Colorado, overlooking Mesa Verde National Park. The dramatic landscape that varies from mountain peaks to red rock canyons, the abundant wildlife, and the ranching community provide endless inspiration for both sculpture and painting. She is a Fellow of the National Sculpture Society, as well as a member of the Northwest Rendezvous Group and the Society of Animal Artists. Her work will be featured in a 40-year retrospective at Gilcrease Museum in 2011.

Fall Harvest, Bronze – Edition of 21, 40 x 19 x 7 inches

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? The best advice I have ever RECEIVED and the best advise I can GIVE as an artist is to always work from your heart. Success is doomed the second you do something because “you think it will sell.”

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I work from life as much as possible, with photography and video as back up reference. The composition, however, is frequently done from my imagination. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Peanuts, Bronze – Edition of 30, 7 x 11 x 6 inches

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American Antelope, Bronze – Edition of 30, 28 x 23 x 12 inches

Grizzly Bear, Bronze – Edition of 30, 30 x 9 x 12 inches

R. V. Gr eeve s R.V. Greeves’ inspiration to create sculptures of Native Americans comes from a life-long love for and connection to these people. As a young man, he moved from St. Louis to Wyoming to live on a reservation where he became somewhat like an adopted son to a Shoshone family. Today, he and his wife continue to live among the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho people at Fort Washakie on the Wind River Indian Reservation in central Wyoming. Several years ago, he embarked on his most ambitious body of work thus far. He is interpreting the Lewis and Clark journey and the Indians they encountered as they were at that time. His project, Lewis and Clark Among the Indians, debuted at the Autry National Center.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? I had no advisors. Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I just started doing it! Imagination first, then life to fill in. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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S h e r i Gr eve s- N eil s o n Sheri Greves-Neilson became a professional artist in 1981 and began winning awards almost immediately. Her work has been featured on the cover of Western Horseman, and in Art of the West, Equine Images, and American Artist. The University of Idaho selected her to draw a portrait of the first cloned equines (mules) to help raise money for cancer research. In her effort to portray the West honestly, she gets experience whenever possible on yearly cattle drives and by working with ranchers. She lives on her own ranch in California with her husband, two horses, and three miniature donkeys.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best advice youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever received as an artist? When I was first starting out as an artist, I was fortunate enough to speak to William Whitaker about becoming a professional artist. He said the most important ingredient in success was hard work and determination. I was so excited. I knew I might not be the most naturally talented but I knew I could work hard. It was good advice. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

South African Majesty, Watercolor, 12 x 9 inches

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R o be rt Gr iff in g Robert Griffing paints 18th century Native American of the Great Lakes and Eastern Woodlands and how they dealt with European contact. His work has been included in educational packages, a number of television historical documentaries, and on the covers of national magazines. He has the support of several Native American groups and has donated images to be used as murals and framed prints for display in their museums and cultural centers. He has received the Purchase Award at Masters of the American West. At the 2008 Quest for the West® Art Show and Sale he received the Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Award for Secrets of the Dark Forest, and in 2009 he received the Artist of Distinction Award from the Eiteljorg Museum.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Keep it simple. Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? About 80 percent photo and 20 percent imagination. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Seneca Pride, Oil, 12 x 9 inches

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Late Day Sun, Oil, 9 x 12 inches

B r i a n Gri mm Brian Grimm was born and raised in central Texas and currently resides in Fredericksburg, Texas. After achieving a commercial art degree in 1992, he worked as a graphic artist in Austin for several years. He then turned his attention to painting landscapes and wildlife inspired by his natural surroundings and travels out West. His paintings have been featured in Art of the West, Southwest Art, and Wildlife Art. He is represented by Legacy Gallery and Whistle Pik Galleries, and he participates in select invitational shows throughout the country.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Several things come to mind: Work from life. Draw, draw, draw. Use a big brush. Work hard. There are no shortcuts.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I work from all of these. I stay open to any sources that may help my work. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Dawn Colors, Oil, 8 x 10 inches

R o be rt Gro ga n Robert Grogan is a Signature Member of the American Impressionist Society, Oil Painters of America, California Art Club, Plein Air Painters of Idaho, and the South African Society of Artists. He and his wife divide their time between Sun Valley, Idaho, and Franschhoek, South Africa. They travel widely throughout the Mountain West and southern Africa in search of painting subjects. His work is in numerous international and corporate collections.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Don’t play it safe. Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All of the above. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Si m o n Gudg e on Simon Gudgeon is one of Britain’s leading contemporary sculptors. Private collections include the Duke of Edinburgh, the Duke of Bedford, and the Duke of Northumberland. He was commissioned by the Royal Parks Foundation to create Isis, a 10-foot bronze sculpture that was unveiled in Hyde Park, London in 2009. He was Featured Artist for the 2010 Western Visions exhibition. Also in 2010, he exhibited at Birds in Art ® and Art and the Animal, the fiftieth anniversary exhibition of the Society of Animal Artists. A solo exhibition at Halcyon Gallery in London is in preparation for 2011.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Don’t compromise your art. Do the best that you can do. Cutting corners may seem like a good idea but it will not sustain you in the long term. Having someone to support you and share the journey with you is so important. The Muse is not just stuff of myth but a special person who values you as a person and not just as “an artist.” Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Dancing Cranes, Patinated Bronze – Edition of 9, 25 x 17 x 5.5 inches

Swan, Bronze – Edition of 9, 7 x 12 x 4 inches

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Female & Kit Swift Fox, Oil on Linen, 12 x 10 inches

C ar o l Gu zman Carol Guzman was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She worked and studied in New York City and the Hudson Valley for 13 years, receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in art and art history. She prefers to paint in her studio, working over a period of time in layers that create visual texture and interest. Her subjects range from simple still lifes to intriguing Native American artifacts and landscapes. She lives with her husband, Clyde Aspevig, near Montana’s Shields River, surrounded by three mountain ranges. She has traveled extensively and exhibited in museums and shows nationwide, including Masters of the American West and From Sea to Shining Sea at the Haggin Museum.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? The best advice I ever received as an artist was to follow one’s own heart in painting what you love. Do not paint for the market. Your own vision and technique will come out of one’s dedication and study of art. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Mornin’ Coffee, Oil on Linen, 24 x 30 inches

Ge org e Ha ll mar k George Hallmark was an architectural designer and commercial artist before turning to easel painting. He was born and raised in north-central Texas. Voted the official Texas State Artist in 1988, his work can be found in Texas Instruments, the Texas Capital, the Booth Western Art Museum, the Eiteljorg Museum, and the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Hallmark’s work has been featured in numerous magazine, and he is an annual participant in the Prix de West Exhibition and Sale at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, and the Masters of the American West Fine Art Exhibition and Sale at the Autry National Center in Los Angeles. Hallmark is also a participant in the new West Select Show at the Phoenix Art Museum.

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What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? William Whitaker told me to go back to the studio and paint. It would take years for the knowledge to travel from my head to my hands.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All three. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

J e ff Ha m Jeff Ham worked as an illustrator for twenty years. His clients included McDonald’s, Anheuser-Busch, Frito Lay, Wrigley, Kraft Foods, Keebler, The Coca-Cola Company, and Don Johnston Publishing. He subsequently turned to painting the American Southwest. He creates a fascinating and kaleidoscopic color combination of abstract expressionist strokes and drips with very recognizable and often iconic choices of subject matter. His work has been in numerous group and solo exhibitions, and is represented by six galleries across the nation.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? My father is an artist. He has been an illustrator his entire life and pounded into me the fundamentals of drawing. Learn how to draw well and everything else will fall into place.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I work from all three. I may use 10 or 20 photos for one painting, but I use my imagination to make them something more than just what is in the photos. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Canis Lupus Undaunted, Acrylic, 9 x 12 inches

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M ar k Ya le H a rr i s Mark Yale Harris spent his childhood in Buffalo, New York, enthralled in a world of drawing and painting. Though honored for his creative endeavors, he was encouraged to pursue a more conventional career. After finding conventional success, the artistic passion that existed just beneath the surface presented itself. He began sculpting, and has since created an evolving body of work in stone and bronze, now featured in public collections, museums, and galleries worldwide, including the Booth Western Art Museum, the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago, and the Open Air Museum in Ube, Japan.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Sculptor Doug Hyde (Nez Perce), one of my mentors who took me under his wings during my transition into becoming a full time artist, advised me to “always be a professional,” in every aspect, no matter what your choice of your career. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Got It, Bronze – Edition of 80, 11 x 8 x 7 inches

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Proctor Lake Flathead Valley, Oil on Canvas, 8 x 10 inches

Dwayne Ha rty Dwayne Harty often accompanied his father on camping trips, immersing himself in wilderness and wildlife as a youth. He studied at the Art Students League of New York, followed by a four-year apprenticeship in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with western master Robert Lougheed, who encouraged him to work directly from life. Harty’s painting style is a subtle blend of realism and impressionism, concentrating on shifts of reflected light and mood. He was chosen as the 2011 Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival Featured Artist.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Work from life as much as possible. Go to the zoo and study the animal. “Draw, draw, draw,” from Clarence Tillenius and Bob Kuhn.

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T o ny Hochste tle r Tony Hochstetler is a sculptor of animals, particularly reptiles, amphibians, insects, birds, and marine life. He is a member of and has won awards from the Society of Animal Artists and the National Sculpture Society. His work has been exhibited at Gilcrease Museum, National Museum of Wildlife Art, National Academy of Design, Masterworks of American Sculpture: Selections from Members of the National Sculpture Society 1875–1999, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, and others. His work is featured in the collections of Gilcrease Museum, Denver Zoological Gardens, Wichita Art Museum, and Benson Sculpture Park in Loveland, Colorado.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? When you think a piece is finished, cover it up and don’t look at it for a week. Then, uncover it and look at it with fresh eyes. If you don’t see anything you want to change, you’re finished.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I work from life whenever possible, and supplement that with photos, and anything else that is relevant to completing the sculpture. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Pitcher Plants and Frog, Bronze – Edition of 21, 7 x 5 x 5 inches

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Fields of Plenty (Study), Pastel on Sanded Paper, 9 x 12 inches

J enni f e r L. H o f f m a n Jennifer L. Hoffman says, “My best ideas seem to come after painting in the field. When an image has distilled in my mind, and with distance from the original subject, my initial reason for reacting to the subject becomes clearer.” Named an artist to watch in the May/June 2010 issue of Fine Art Connoisseur magazine, Hoffman’s work has been included in Artists for a New Century at the Bennington Center for the Arts, the Salmagundi Non-Member’s Exhibition, Enduring Brilliance: the Pastel Society of America at 40 at the Noyes Museum of Art, the Pastel Society of America Annual Exhibition, and the Pastel 100, among others. She is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America and a regular participant in the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival Quick Draw.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? I think the best advice is something I’ve heard from every successful artist I’ve been around, and that is to put a lot of miles on my brush (paper, pastel, etc), and to remember that a failed painting is not a lifeor-death matter. It’s one long, fascinating journey, and we are life-long students! Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

Baby Face, Acrylic on Canvas, 8 x 24 inches

Do nn a Ho well -Sickle s Donna Howell-Sickles’ artwork is about women and the American West, and the animals that surround them. Myths from around the world furnish her inspiration and content. Her media is mixed and the mood is exuberant, celebrating capable, strong, joyous women. Her work is in several museum collections, including the National Museum of Wildlife Art. The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame hung a retrospective of Howell-Sickles’ work in 2005. Six galleries feature her work in solo and group exhibitions, a tribute to her standing in the art world. She and her husband, John, live in Saint Jo, Texas. In Wyoming, her work is represented by the Big Horn Gallery in Cody and Trailside Galleries in Jackson Hole.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Inspiration happens more often when you are making art than when you are thinking about making art.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? Actually I work from all three of these. The best drawings/paintings... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Swan Ballet, Acrylic on Board, 10 x 10 inches

Te rry I sa ac Terry Isaac grew up in the Willamette Valley of Oregon and it is there that he began his love affair with nature. Drawing inspiration from his own backyard and from the captivating vistas of the West, he began to create dramatic wildlife art. A chance meeting with legendary wildlife artist Robert Bateman in the 1980s helped launch his professional career. Since then, Isaac has become an internationally acclaimed wildlife artist. He strives to capture “magical moments in nature” that appear with the right lighting, color, and atmospheric conditions. He is inspired by large dramatic panoramas as well as close-up views of animal behavior.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? To paint from your heart and with passion. Each painting must start with a good idea but it is the love of painting that finishes each piece.

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Uneven Match, Oil, 9 x 12 inches

J ulie Jep p sen Julie Jeppsen was raised on ranches in Wyoming and Utah and was educated by the world around her. She grew up with wildlife, mountain ranges, round-ups, trail rides, rodeos, and wagon trains, all of which provided volumes of ideas and materials for her oil paintings. Nowadays, her passion for the West is portrayed on canvas. Her goal in art is to put in paint the romance and poetry composed in a story that is memorable for viewers for generations to come. She resides in a Buffalo Valley, just north of Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best advice youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever received as an artist? To keep it simple and alive. Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I work from life and photographs. Life gives me the idea, photographs capture it for studio purposes. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Winter Magpie, Oil on Canvas, 18.5 X 15 inches

L ars Jo nsso n Lars Jonsson was born in 1952 in Sweden. He has painted birds since he was 4, and has been a professional artist since the age of 18. His favorite subjects are birds; his work also includes landscapes, portraits, plants, and large mammals. He has written and illustrated a field guide to the birds of Europe. His art has taken him to six continents. He has been included in Birds In Art® at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum since 1982, and he was named Master Wildlife Artist there in 1987. He has published 11 books, including two covering his own art: Birds and Light: The Art of Lars Jonsson and Lars Jonsson’s Birds: Pictures from a Near Horizon. In 2004, he opened a museum in Southern Gotland, Sweden, where he resides.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Be honest to yourself Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? From life. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Heir to the Throne, Bronze – Edition of 5, 9 x 11 x 10.75 inches

T. D. K el sey T.D. Kelsey is a member of the Cowboy Artists of America and a fellow member of the National Sculpture Society. He has work on permanent display at Gilcrease Museum; Kriendler Gallery of Contemporary Western Art and Draper Museum of Natural History at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center; National Museum of Wildlife Art; Benson Park Sculpture Garden in Loveland, Colorado; St. Louis Zoo; ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy in Colorado Springs, Colorado; and C.M. Russell Museum. His work was chosen for the Masterworks of American Sculpture 1875–1999 show, hosted by the Fleischer Museum in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Do not put down more information than necessary.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? Life and imagination. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Colorado Squawfish, Schist Riverstone/Red Sandstone and Slate, 12.75 x 33 x 4.5 inches

S t eve Kestr el Steve Kestrel grew up in New Mexico and studied natural sciences at Eastern New Mexico University and sculpture at Colorado State University. He and his wife, Cindi, now reside in Colorado’s Redstone Canyon. At the 2008 Western Visions, he won the Red Smith Award, and in 2007, he won the People’s Choice Award. In 2005 and 2008, he won Best of Show at the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale. His work is in the collections of Gilcrease Museum, National Museum of Wildlife Art, Eiteljorg Museum, Wichita Art Museum, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, The Booth Western Art Museum, Leanin’ Tree Museum, and Brookgreen Gardens.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Most art over the last several millennia has been essentially ‘man-centered’and in a sense, understandably so; but, we may have finally glimpsed through the relatively new lens of science that- ‘as go our animal brethren and the world’s eco-systems, so goes mankind’... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

Remnants of Winter, Oil on Linen, 9 x 12 inches

F r a nc o i s Ko ch Francois Koch studied commercial art in Johannesburg and worked as an illustrator for a publishing company until 1974 when he left to devote himself to painting landscapes and wildlife. His paintings are in the official residence of the president of South Africa and in many South African embassies. After a successful career as a commercial and fine art painter in South Africa, he visited the United States in 1996 and explored the art scene in the West. He returned in 1998 and settled permanently in Tucson, Arizona, to paint the sublime western landscape. He paints landscapes almost exclusively, imbuing them with deep emotion and expression, drawing viewers into the picture.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Be true to yourself, learn from “the masters”, but don’t be a copycat.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? Photographs are very useful to capture the “moment” but I always do some pencil sketches to improve... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Peter (Bear), Mixed Media on Panel with Resin, 60 x 48 inches

Flight (527), Mixed Media on Panel, 48 x 48 inches

Ko ll a b s Kollab artists Luis Garcia-Nerey and Anke Schofield explore questions on the human construct within the forest and its inhabitants. They present a serious and provocative series of collaborative paintings and installations that create a sense of wonder evoking questions on, and of, the interaction between human life and the forest enviroment. The pair split their creative time traveling between studios in both Miami, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia, in order to create their wonderous pieces.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best advice youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever received as an artist? Paint in the moment. Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All of the above. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Mentor, Oil on Panel, 9 x 14 inches

C ra i g Ko sak Craig Kosak is inspired by a lifetime of visits to the national parks of the western United States. A Seattle-based artist, he develops contemporary wildlife paintings that reflect the parks’ vistas and residents. What began as an enchanted encounter with a pair of ravens near Jackson Lake has grown into a body of work devoted to the wildlife of the American West, the land we call home, and our relationship to both.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Paint with insistence and hope for the best. - Wayne Thiebaud

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I use them all. Experiences with wildlife shows me what to paint, photographs help with the basics, then I use... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Lily’s Place, Oil on Linen Panel, 11 x 11 inches

S ha nn a Kun z Shanna Kunz’s work is a conscious play of mood, light, and color. As a naturalist raised and rooted in the diverse landscapes of western America, each location she paints is an encounter with the land, the trees, and the waters that have always given her a sense of connection and order. “When a location intrigues and inspires me, I will paint the scene into a series using a range of keys or themes, experimenting and searching to learn more about the natural threads that tie the landscape together with complexity, subtlety, and balance,” she said. “Hopefully, my study of the landscape will bring me somewhat closer to an honest translation of both soul and land.”

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? The best advice came from a few different mentors. It includes that art is not about pretty pictures or technical expertise, but about peeling back the layers, digging deeper into yourself to find what emotional connection you have to your subject and understand why you do what you do, and... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

L a ney Laney is a fourth-generation native of the Rocky Mountains and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in advertising and book illustration from Denver University. Following graduation, she spent several years as a professional illustrator. Moving to Dubois, Wyoming, in 1970, she began painting the wildlife of the northern Rockies. Her paintings have been included in Wildlife Art for a New Century in 2000 and 2005, and in Western Visions since 1990. In 2009, one of her paintings was selected by the Wyoming Legislative Art Committee and now hangs in the Legislative Chambers in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Several of her paintings have been in Birds In ArtÂŽ. She is a signature member of the Society of Animal Artists and exhibits regularly in Art and the Animal.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best advice youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever received as an artist? Be myself and be in touch with the essence of what I want to say in a painting.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I work from life, photographs and imagination. My ideas come from life. I use photographs to record details of animal behavior and habitat setting. Imagination is the core of the painting because it is my representation of both my idea, and the subject being portrayed. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Into the Sun, Oil, 24 x 14.75 inches

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High Country Crossing, Oil on Board, 9 x 12 inches

L aurie Lee Laurie Lee paints watercolor on textured clay board. Her subjects usually involve figures and western themes that are obtained by helping with cattle drives, attending brandings, and living life in the West. She and her husband, Bryan, live in Frannie, Wyoming. She has received numerous awards and participated in many key shows, including National Watercolor Society, C.M. Russell Auction, Phippen Museum Western Art Show, Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale, Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show & Sale, and Cowgirl Up!, where she won the 2007 Best Painting Award. Her painting, Riding a Dream, was selected as the 2010 poster for the Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show & Sale, and her work was featured in the March 2010 issue of Rocky Mountain Rider.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Learn how to draw. No matter what style of work you do, good drawing skills are paramount.

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Ric ha r d Lo ffle r Richard Loffler was born and raised in Saskatchewan and absorbed the natural beauty of the prairie. Since boyhood, nature and wildlife have been integral parts of his being. Working with the Royal Saskatchewan Museum from 1978 to 2000 became the impetus for his artistic endeavors. He feels strongly that when art is nurtured with discipline and cast from the heart, it communicates in an emotional language that transcends cultures and provokes the movement of thought in thousands. He believes that art is an expression of our innermost thoughts, perceptions, and aspirations. He has been a member of the Society of Animal Artists and the National Sculpture Society since 1989.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Go and work from live

Making a Stand, Bronze – Edition of 15, 20 x 31 x 15 inches

animals and concentrate all your learning from that truth.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I find it hard to work from imagination as Mother Nature got it right first. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Small Colt, Bronze – Edition of 21, 9 x 15 x 9 inches

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David M a nn David Mann has been keenly interested in American Indians, horses, and art throughout his life. As a child, he collected whatever Remington and Russell prints he could find, along with books illustrated by Will James, Paul Brown, and Wesley Dennis. He studied the history and culture of Western Indian tribes. He works exclusively with Indian models. With detailed accuracy in clothing, saddles, and jewelry, his paintings portray moments in time rather than historical events. He has been an annual participant in Altermann Galleries Auctions and Sales, Prix de West, Masters of the American West, and Quest for the West® Art Show and Sale. He has been featured in Art of the West, Southwest Art, Persimmon Hill, and Western Art Collector.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Trust your own artisitic instincts. They may not hit the bull’s eye all the time but as a rule they will guide you on the right path.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I use photos combined with imagination. Photos by themselves are flat and dead, but a little imagination gives them life. Read more at WesternVisions.org. American Flute, Oil, 10 x 8 inches

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Quail Covey, Bronze – Open Edition, 5 x 12 x 7 inches

Wa lter Matia Walter Matia was educated at Williams College in Massachusetts, where he earned degrees in biology and art design. He started his art studio, Curlew Castings, in 1984. His sculptures have been selected for the prestigious Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum Birds In Art® exhibitions. Collections and commissions include the National Museum of Wildlife Art; Gilcrease Museum; Wichita Botanical Gardens; Blair House, the official state guest house for the President of the United States; and Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas. He resides in Dickerson, Maryland, with his wife, daughter, son, and Labrador.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? The best advice I received was to keep working and don’t let any piece of work get too precious to you. When I got a bit older the best advice was to slow down and think. When I got older still, the best advice was to think slow, work fast. I think that is about right for now. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Self Awareness, Watercolor on Paper, 24.5 x 29.5 inches

W illi a m Matth ews William Matthews was born in 1949 in New York City, but he grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is best known for his portrayal of working cowboys from the American West. His 2007 monograph, William Matthews: Working the West, is devoted to the subject. Other works include Italy (2006), A Wet Line: Fly Fishing on the Rivers of North America (2002), Land of the Rajput (2001), Fast Horses (1999), Ireland (1997), China (1995), and Sketches of Spain (1992). His watercolors are part of numerous private and public collections, including Autry National Center, Booth Western Art Museum, Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Denver Art Museum, Eiteljorg Museum, Gilcrease Museum, Joslyn Art Museum, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Phoenix Art Museum, and Tucson Museum of Art.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best advice youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever received as an artist? Get up and work all day. - Andrew Wyeth

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One Good Tern, Oil on Belgian Linen, 9 x 12 inches

Ti m oth y David May hew Timothy David Mayhew studied with Bob Kuhn, Clyde Aspevig and Matt Smith. He received the prestigious 2010 Robert Kuhn Award from the National Museum of Wildlife Art, the 2011 Artistic Excellence Award from Southwest Art, and is listed in Who’s Who in American Art™. Mayhew has been featured in Southwest Art, Western Art and Architecture, and Gray’s Sporting Journal. His artwork has been acquired by the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the Philadelphia Museum of Art; Harvard University’s Fogg Art Museum, the National Museum of Wildlife Art and the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum of Art.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? The best advice I received as an artist was to study the old masters, and I am glad that it came early in my career. I spent years filling dozens of sketchbooks with drawings and notes gleaned from the direct study of paintings and drawings of master artists housed in the world’s great museums. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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G r e g McHu ro n Greg McHuron was born in Syracuse, New York, and raised in Colorado, Wyoming, Alaska, and California. He graduated from Oregon State University in 1968 with a degree in art. He moved to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, in 1972, to be close to the wildlife and landscapes he paints. He is a member of the Society of Animal Artists and Signature Member of the Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painter Association. His numerous awards include the Artist’s Choice Award at the 2005 Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Plein Air show, and 2003 and 2008 Richard H. “Red” Smith Award and the 2009 Trustees’ Purchase Award from the National Museum of Wildlife Art.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Draw! Draw! Draw! Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? Life. The common thread of my work is that I was there, that I paint my emotional response to what I’m viewing. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Redwall Cavern Outlook, Watercolor and Gouache, 14 x 9 inches

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K rys t ii Mela In E Krystii Melaine spent nine years as a fashion designer followed by five years of atelier training in traditional tonal realism, which honed her skills in painting the figure. Combined with her affinity for horses and wildlife, the American West became the natural source of inspiration for her oil paintings, prompting a recent move to the U.S. from Australia. Melaine regularly exhibits in 10 of the best museum shows including Masters of the American West, Quest for the West, and Birds in Art, and is represented by Legacy Gallery and others. Her paintings are held in many private and public collections, including the Booth Western Art Museum in Georgia. Numerous awards, magazine features, and inclusion in three art books also attest to the exceptional quality of Melaine’s work.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? My mentor and teacher gave me so much good advice that it’s difficult to say what was the best. Such things as, paint what you see, not what you think should be there; don’t see too much in the shadows; squint to see tones; step back often; and simplify. All those still ring in my ears... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Working Partner, Oil on Canvas Panel, 10 x 8 inches

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The Gladiator, Graphite, 6.75 x 12.5 inches

Te rry Miller Terry Miller was born in 1945 and has spent most of his life following the creative endeavors that moved him to become a full-time, professional graphite artist in 1990. He has traveled extensively in Africa, Canada, and the U.S. in search of references that get his creative juices flowing, enabling him to portray his personal experiences in the field through light, shadow, textural contrasts, and unique compositions. Sketching, photography, and simple observation contribute to his source file, which he draws upon to create studio works that have won numerous awards and are included in museum, corporate, and private collections around the globe.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best advice youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever received as an artist? Do what brings you joy and others will sense it.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? Yes, all of the above. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Spring Greys (Sandhill Cranes), Oil on Linen, 20 x 30 inches

Jam e s Mo rgan James Morgan’s goals are relatively simple: enjoy the process of painting and seeing, gain an emotional response from the people who view the paintings, and bring awareness of the often-overlooked intimate aspects of nature. He seeks to achieve a balance between the subject and environment. This harmony is further aided by the play of light, shadow, and subtle color changes. He is intrigued by the patterns and shapes found in nature, and concentrates on the effects of these elements, the array of colors, and nature’s ever-changing moods.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Trust your personal way of interpreting the things we enjoy seeing.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All of the above and intuition. Whatever it takes to make a better painting. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Sunshine, Bronze – Edition of 30, 3.5 x 6.5 x 8.5 inches

J oh n Mo rten s en John Mortensen has created over 200 bronze sculptures during the past 35 years. His work depicts wildlife, equestrian, Southwest Indian, and historical subjects, including mule deer, bull elk, an outdoor memorial for the American Legion Hall in Jackson Hole, three moose for the University of Utah, a mare and colt, a reclining colt at St. John’s Hospital, and a bison for Evanston, Wyoming. His home and studio of 25 years is along Fish Creek in Wilson, Wyoming. He and his wife, Pamela, co-wrote a children’s book, Teton Shadow Deer, which he illustrated. Six life-size bronze mule deer he created for a location deep in the woods of the Tetons inspired the book.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Best advice was to be myself and create from what you know and your life experience.

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Sorry, But it’s Your Sisters Turn, Pencil, 11 x 9 inches

B r enda Mu rp h y Brenda Murphy is a Texas native whose work brings together her life-long passion for the West and a flair for working with pencil. Her skillful use of composition, design, and light result in beautifully orchestrated pencil paintings that tell a good story. Most often, her subjects revolve around children, ranching life, livestock, and horses. Her work can be found in private and permanent collections, and has been featured in Art of the West, Western Art Collector, and Western Horseman. Her awards include the 2005 People’s Choice Award at Western Visions, the 2006 Museum Purchase Award at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum’s Cowgirl Up!, and the Patron’s Choice Award at the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame’s 2008 Heart of the West.

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What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? I think the best advice I have received is actually very common advice among artist. Simply put the piece away for a couple of days. Then take it out and look at it with a fresh set of eyes. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Cheyenne Memories, Acrylic, 9 x 12 inches

R o ck Newc o mb Rock Newcomb was raised on a homestead in southern Idaho. After earning Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees, he taught in the public sector for many years, prior to a full-time art career. He currently resides in Arizona with his wife and business manager, Cody. Shows and exhibitions include: Prix de West, Quest for the West Art Show and Sale, Buffalo Bill Art Show &amp;amp; Sale, and the Briscoe Western Art Museum Night of Artists Art Sale and Gala. His works are represented by fine art galleries in Jackson, Wyoming;Santa Fe, New Mexico; and Scottsdale, Arizona.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? The best advice I ever received from an artist is to make each painting like it’s your last, and make certain it’s better than the previous ones.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I work with actual subject... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

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Wolf Buffalo Negotiation, Acrylic, 24 x 30 inches

J oh n Nieto John Nieto is one of America’s most dynamic contemorary artists, concentrating on themes that transcend mere representation. He utilizes intense primary colors, applied in bold strokes to give dimension and character to the canvas. His art, sensistivity, and respect for his subjects are projected in his etchings and drawings. He concentrates on capturing in his work a unique vision of the subjects he paints on canvases of vibrant, electric hues. The bold imagery of his dynamic style is the essence of his art, through which he seeks to evoke a reaction or response from the viewer. His art is a synthesis of his philosophy and his technical versatility, a powerful experession of pride and vitality.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Don’t paint a picture “of ” something, but about it.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All of the above. I paint from life, photos, and also from my inner vision. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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A Wildlife Miniature (Red Squirrel), Oil on Linen, 10 x 12 inches

R a l ph Oberg Ralph Oberg was raised in Colorado, where his lifelong love affair with wilderness and wildlife developed. Extensive plein air landscape work throughout the West, from Alaska to Arizona, supports and inspires the studio work he is now doing with wildlife subjects. He received the 1988 William E. Weiss Award at the Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale, and he has exhibited at Masters of the American West and Prix de West. Memberships include the Northwest Rendezvous Group, Society of Animal Artists, and Plein Air Painters of America.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? “Get outside and paint a lot from life.” And, “Save your money!”

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I use all three. During the sketch process, the imagination is used freely to edit, change and personalize... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

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L e o E. O s b o r ne Leo E. Osborne graduated from the New England School of Art in 1969 and then “dropped out” as an anti-war, peace-loving hippie. His creative journey through life has taken him to marvelous places and into mystical experiences. Now in his 60s, he realizes that “the one true reality is love.” Pursuing love, truth, and beauty as keystones, he hopes his work in wood, bronze, paint, and prose will be enlightening to viewers. He lives with his muse and wife, Jane, on an island, happy and joyful together.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? An artist is FREE. Be whomever you dream to be. Find your own dialogue. Be unique. Exaggerate the essential. And leave the obvious vague.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? Life inspires. Photos help recall, and feeds the Imagination to create the dream. “Drawing” from that is essential. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Yeats and the Silver Trout, Bronze – Edition of 24, 12 x 11 x 12 inches

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OSITO, Bronze – Edition of 100, 5 x 3.75 x 4.5 inches

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Da n Ost erm ille r Dan Ostermiller’s work is usually given the label, “animal sculpture.” However, within that field can be found a wide range of subjects and interpretations. From the barnyard to the vast American Great Plains, from the back porch to the Zambezi Valley, his animals are studies in elegance and power. They are also depictions of their very essences: the lumbering strength of the grizzly, the feline grace of the cat, or the charming vulnerability of the lop-eared rabbit. He is a catalyst for support and promotion of the arts in his home of Loveland, Colorado. He was elected Fellow in the National Sculpture Society and the Society of Animal Artists. He served as President of the National Sculpture Society from 2003 to 2005.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Don’t sell yourself, let someone else do it for you.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All three of them. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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C h r i s Owen Chris Owen was born in the central Montana community of Billings. He majored in art at Montana State University, Billings, and attended Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles. In addition to Western Visions, he has participated in and received awards at the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale and Cheyenne Frontier Days Governor’s Invitational Western Art Show. He has also participated in the C.M. Russell Auction and Masters of the American West. His work is featured in A Look at Life from the Saddle, a gift book written by Armour Patterson and published by Harvest House Publishers. He is represented by Trailside Galleries in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Scottsdale, Arizona.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Have fun! Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I really enjoy moving back and forth freely between photographs and my imagination as each painting takes shape. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

A Fresh Mount, Oil, 12 x 9 inches

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Vixen, Charred Wood, Pastel, 30 x 36 inches

Ric ha r d Pa in te r Richard Painter began his artistic journey 30 years ago with a degree in painting from Austin Peay University. His works have been exhibited throughout the country, from New York to Los Angeles, and taken him on cultural exchanges to Switzerland, Germany, and Israel. His work has garnered many regional and national awards and is included in museum, private, and corporate collections throughout the U.S. and Europe. One recent commission is a 30-foot American bald eagle at the airport in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Entitled “Final View,” this work seeks to re-empower nature by placing the viewer in the position of being the prey.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? From my first painting professor: “You have the skills, now go use them.”

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All three and more. I work from and get inspiration from anywhere at any time. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

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Zebra Trio in Tall Grass, Oil, 9 x 12 inches

D in o Pa ravan o Dino Paravano feels that art is a passion, desire, fulfillment of expression, a way of life, and admiration of the world around him. He is a realist painter of nature in that he doesn’t merely paint what he sees, but rather how he would like it to be, by changing and rearranging the visual in order to enhance the best aspects. As for subject matter, he likes to paint whatever catches his eye. Wildlife has been a main interest for many years and is something he always enjoys. He is the recipient of several awards, including Master Wildlife Artist 1993 and Society of Animal Artists’ Purchase Award in 2007. He has many works in museums and corporate collections, both in the U.S. and abroad.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? The best advice has been to paint what catches my eye, what I like, in the way I want, for my own satisfaction, not follow a trend or demand.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I have worked from life... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Pride and Joy, Oil on Panel, 9 x 12 inches

And r ew Pe te rs Andrew Peters first studied art at the Joslyn Art Museum, where he beheld the complete set of Karl Bodmer watercolors. He was also taken by the wilderness art and rambles of J.J.Audubon. Peters began his career in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and has painted and lived throughout the west for the past thirty years. The Prix de West Invitational and Masters of the American West are among his annual exhibitions. His annual horsepacking trip in the Wind River Range is a source of inspiration and connection with pure wilderness. His galleries include Trailside Galleries, The Howell Gallery, and Anderson O’Brien Fine Art.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? “Light, not line, determines form” - J. Laurie Wallace. He was a significant American painter of lansdcape, portrait and figure. He taught this to Fran Day who was my art instructor in my early teens and she taught it to me. It suggests the portions of an object seen in direct light and in shadow... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

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R o be rt Pe t ers Robert Peters’ career as a professional artist has spanned more than 25 years. He is presently a regular contributor to prestigious museum exhibitions such as Prix de West, Masters of the American West, and Quest for the West®. As an awardwinning freelance illustrator represented in New York City and a member of the Society of Illustrators, his paintings were on the covers of publications such as U.S. News & World Report. Publications that have featured his landscape paintings are Art of the West, Cowboys & Indians, Persimmon Hill, Southwest Art, Western Art Collector, Western Horseman, and Wildlife Art. He currently resides in Prescott, Arizona, with his wife and children.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Everything should be secondary to the quality of the work.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? Yes, all three. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Giants of the West (Study), Oil on Linen, 12 x 9 inches

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Eye of the Beholder, Acrylic, 8.5 x 11 inches

Anne Peyto n Anne Peyton was one of the most sought-after motorsports artists, with accolades from drivers, sponsors, and enthusiasts alike. She has since turned her eye and hand to the natural world and birds. An avid birder, she has spent countless hours viewing birds around Arizona and the Southwest. She dedicates several hours each month to a Scottsdale, Arizona-based organization that treats injured animals. Her specialty is assisting hawks and owls to become accustomed to people in educational and group settings. She is based in Ahwatukee Foothills, Arizona. She is a member of the Society of Animal Artists, the National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society, and Artists for Conservation. Her work has been seen in several nationally acclaimed exhibitions.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? When showing a portfolio or other body of work, initially let the work speak for itself. Also, never put art “out there” that needs an apology as to why something in the piece did not go well. Keep it as a learning experience and move on. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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The West Wind, Oil, 9 x 12 inches

A m y Po o r Amy Poor’s Wildlife Paintings are a departure from the traditional style of the genre, and take the viewer to a more stylized contemporary plain. She was influenced by years of painting strictly in watercolor, and a life filled with wild and domestic animals in Oregon. She now paints primarily in oils, using bold colors and powerful yet simple designs. Poor’s work evokes an intimately personal love of the natural world. In 1994, Poor obtained an art degree from Eastern Oregon University and today, her paintings can be found exclusively in a select number of fine galleries and juried art and museum shows throughout the country.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? The very best advice I ever received as an artist was given to me shortly before I began my professional career. I had asked a relatve who is a very seasoned and successful artist, “How do I become successful, where do I start?” He simply looked at me and said, “Get your hands on everything you can... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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C h a d Po p p le ton Chad Poppleton is a resident of Cache Valley, Utah. His interest in art began on his grandfather’s ranch, working with the animals and learning about their attitudes and behaviors. Poppleton’s father was an artist and taught him how to draw and to look at things with an artist’s eye. Studying, sketching, life painting, and observing animal behavior allows him to identify animal characteristics and relay them onto the canvas. An avid sportsman and conservationist, he spends as much time in the field as he does at the easel.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? The best advice I have received would be to paint from life. I think it’s there that we can see harmony in values and drawing where we begin to feel it instead of see it.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? With my genre of wildlife... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Night Work, Oil on Canvas, 11 x 14 inches

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The Gathering Place, Oil, 12 x 12 inches

H o ward Po st Howard Post was born and raised on a ranch near Tucson, Arizona. He was an Arizona High School Association All-Around Rodeo Champion, a member of the University of Arizona rodeo team, and eventually a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association competitor. He earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Fine Art at the University of Arizona, where he taught for two years. After working as a commercial artist for a period, he decided to paint the lifestyle he knew best: the Arizona ranch traditions and landscape. His use of high perspectives renders people and animals in his works with exceptionally strong shapes and patterns.

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What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Imitation is Death. Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All Three. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

J oh n Po tte r John Potter grew up in Great Lakes country in Wisconsin, which fostered in him a love of the natural world. After graduating from Utah State University with a degree in painting and illustration, he enjoyed an award-winning career as an illustrator and columnist before turning his attention solely to fine art. He was the 2007 Lanford Monroe Memorial Artist-in-Residence at the National Museum of Wildlife Art. In 2008, he was honored once again by the Museum as the recipient of the first Robert Kuhn Award for the best submission in the category of artists’ sketches. He has exhibited widely throughout the United States and abroad. His favorite subjects remain the rugged mountain scenery and wildlife of the West.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? I believe it was “Don’t quit your day job.” Observe, study, learn to SEE instead of just looking, then put as much mileage on a brush as possible.

The Rising, Oil on Canvas, 24 x 30 inches

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Western Visionary, Oil on Canvas, 9 x 12 inches

Drinking It In, Oil on Canvas, 12 x 16 inches

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Springs Pagent, Oil on Board, 12 x 9 inches

M . C . Po ul s en M.C. Poulsen’s love of art began at age 5 when he began copying the works of Carl Bloch from the family Bible. This passion led him to study the work of Old Masters wherever possible. He developed a classic old-world feel in his work, but from a western point of view. He and his wife, Shauna, reside 18 miles southwest of Cody, Wyoming, in the spectacular Southfork Valley. His work is found at the Pentagon, the Johns Hopkins Hospital, and the National Museum of the American Indian, among other museums and collections across the world.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? To always be a student of art and always maintain a professional approach.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? Life and photos and imagination and anything that triggers or inspires an idea or concept. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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September Snow, Oil, 9 x 12 inches

Jam e s Po ul so n James Poulson is a landscape painter with a studio in Billings, Montana. He has participated in Western Visions for more than 20 years. He participates annually in Gilcrease Museum’s American Art in Miniature, C.M. Russell Museum’s American Art in Miniature, and the Yellowstone Art Museum’s Art Auction. He has a painting in the permanent collection of the Yellowstone Art Museum. In 2000, he was awarded a Montana Arts Council Fellowship, and in 1997 he won the Arts for the Parks Collector’s Choice Award.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Work from life. Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I work from life, photographs, and my imagination. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Trail Boss, Oil, 9 x 12 inches

J uli o Pro Julio Pro has been involved in the arts since childhood. He works in several media, including pencil, pastel, oils, and watercolor. His primary subject matter deals with wildlife, Native Americans, and landscape. His work has twice been in the Top 100 Arts for the Parks competition and has been juried into Birds In Art® several times. He has been featured in Wildlife Art and International Artist, and has won numerous awards. Museum collections of his work include the Will Rogers Memorial Museum and the National Museum of the United States Air Force. A member of the Society of Animal Artists, Oil Painters of America, and the Los Angeles Society of Illustrators, he has twice exhibited at the California Art Club’s Gold Medal Show.

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What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? The road to excellence is only achieved through patience.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All of the above. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Do n Ra mbadt Don Rambadt began sculpting part time while working to establish a full-service sculpture foundry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He earned his Bachelor’s of Fine Art in sculpture in 1995. In 1997, Rambadt turned his focus toward the development of his unique artistic style, and in 2001 left the foundry business to pursue his art full time. Since, his one-ofa-kind bird sculptures have found their way into in numerous private, public, and museum collections, including the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin, Benson Park Sculpture Garden in Loveland, Colorado, and Brookgreen Gardens Murrells Inlet in South Carolina.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? The best advice I ever received as an artist was from a graduate student while I was in college. I had spent months painstakingly creating a life-sized Golden Eagle in steel, with each feather individually cut and layered on top of the next. At the end of the semester I presented the sculpture for critique, and the grad student turned and said “It’s wonderful, but now that you’ve proven to us that you can make a bird out of metal, why don’t you make some art?” Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Bronze, Silver, & Copper – Edition of 1, 12 x 6 x 5 inches

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D i a n a Reu t er-Twining Diana Reuter-Twining’s architecture and art is founded on principles of geometry and rhythm. She has come to understand art as an exploration of memory and image. She was given a Nikon camera at an early age and she set up her first darkroom in her parents’ basement. Armed with camera and sketchbook, she began to catalog her surroundings. She attributes her love of nature to apprenticing with her father, a surgeon and photographer who freelanced for National Geographic. As a young teenager, she accompanied him to East Africa, where he took photographs for the magazine’s book, The Animals of East Africa. During this trip, she met Richard and Mary Leakey, and was exposed to “an indescribable bounty of riches.”

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? The best advice I have ever received as an artist is to stick with what you know.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I work from my observations, photographs, and memory. Memory for me is the most important aspect because it is what I came away from in my mind’s eye regarding the experience I had with the subject; a gesture or mood that I wanted to remember, which often defines the subject. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Peacock, Bronze – Edition of 9, 72 x 33 x 16.5 inches (More) Peacock, Bronze – Edition of 12, 24 x 11 x 5.5 inches (Not Pictured)

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B ill Rice Bill Rice creates dynamic renditions of wild birds, capturing their distinctive beauty as well as their unique characteristics. He has worked as a professional sculptor for nearly 35 years and has received numerous prestigious awards. His work is in the permanent collections of the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, and in private collections in the United States and abroad. He exhibits in wildlife art shows around the country and is a juried member in the Society of Animal Artists. In 2007, he was the Lanford Monroe Memorial Artist in-Residence and Featured Artist/Sculptor at the National Museum of Wildlife Art.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? The best advice I’ve ever received as an artist came from Bob Kuhn, who being the gentleman he was, asked me if I would mind a little constructive critisism. I most graciously approved and he proceeded to point out subtle things to consider in the painting of my pieces, such as avoiding to... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Barn Swallow, Basswood, Brass, and Oil, 12 x 8 x 6 inches

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September Day, Oil on Linen, 8 x 10 inches

L ee Ca r l ma n Riddell Lee Carlman Riddell was born into an artistic family. Her father loved to work with wood and created whimsical benches for his children. Her mother loved to paint cardinals and goldfinches in watercolor. Two reproductions hung in their home: Two Sisters (On the Terrace) by Renoir and La Grande Jatte by Seurat. She spent hours lost in the colors, brushwork, and content of these paintings. At age 12, she found a set of oil paints under the Christmas tree and immediately set to work on a painting of palm trees. For 23 years, she and her husband, Ed, owned Riddell Advertising & Design in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, specializing in outdoor-related advertising and book design.

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What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? The best advice has been given to me by my husband, who encourages me to paint how I feel about a subject, to be less concerned about exactly what the subject looks like. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Valentino, Ink and Oil on Canvas, 12 x 12 inches

Just Passing Through, Ink and Oil on Canvas, 24 x 36 inches

A m y Ringho lz Amy Ringholz’s artistic motto is, “Follow your joy.” In 2002, she moved from Ohio to Jackson Hole, and worked at a historic dude ranch while she built an identity in the art world. Her unique process, drawing in ink and then adding rich colors, brings to life her renditions of the animal kingdom. Her work is found in galleries in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Austin, Texas, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Park City, Utah, and Scottsdale, Arizona. “I am delighted watching my audience grow and I feel privileged to see my work impact so many people,” Ringholz said. “Staying true to myself as an artist involves making the work, pushing it, expanding it, embellishing it, and taking it where it leads me. I live each day grateful for my extraordinary life, and eager to give back.”

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? 1. “Never forget where you came from as an artist.” 2. “Treat every piece like it is a masterpiece to be.” 3. “Keep painting.”

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I work from photos but mainly imagination, and even more so from... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

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King Of The Oxbow, Encaustic and Oil, 6 x 7 inches

Little Buckeye, Oil on Canvas, 30 x 30 inches

M ary Ro be rson Mary Roberson was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and was schooled in Redondo Beach, California. Fascinated by two-dimensional form and technique at an early age, she began visiting museums and galleries. Before high school, she had already begun developing her own unique approach to painting. Throughout high school and college, she was granted numerous awards, scholarships, and recognition. She chose to limit her exposure to formal teaching, partly due to rebellion and partly because she knew instinctively that the creative process was natural and unique to each individual, and that it should be fun and selfless. “Sometimes it isn’t fun because I let my story get in my way,” she says. “But the gap is narrowing.”

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What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Be bold and true. Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All of the above, in addition to and most importantly, sketching on site. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Snake River Companions, Oil on Linen, 9 x 12 inches

G ary Lynn Robe rts Gary Lynn Roberts was raised in Texas and has been painting since the age of 14. He grew up in an atmosphere permeated by art; his major influence being his father, noted Western artist Joe Rader Roberts. In addition to his father’s training, he received one-on-one training from many of his father’s friends such as G. Harvey and A.D. Greer. Gary has taken his training and molded it into his own style of painting, a mixture of realism and impressionism that captures the history of the Old West. Gary’s experience in training horses and performing in rodeos has enhanced his ability to paint horses in environments that accurately display their personalities. He has a natural understanding as to how a horse will behave with riders.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Hard work. Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All three. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Teton Gold Rush, Oil, 22 x 30 inches

L inda Tu ma Ro be rt s on Linda Tuma Robertson was born with a love for painting. When she was introduced to oils at the age of 9, it immediately became her favorite medium. She regularly exhibits at Gilcrease Museum’s American Art in Miniature, the C.M. Russell Auction, and Small Works, Great Wonders Winter Art Sale, where she received the Cynthia Post Memorial Buyer’s Choice Award in 2009. The Oklahoma State Senate commissioned her to paint a five-by-seven foot painting that hangs in the Capitol. Her work can be found at the Astoria Gallery in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and the Howell Gallery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Her home and studio are in Edmond, Oklahoma.

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What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Besides a God-given talent: discipline, practice, experience, and perseverance are necessary ingredients in making an artist.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I work from all three... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Short-eared Owl, Acrylic, 12 x 9 inches Into the Light (Elk), Acrylic, 22 x 28 inches

B art Rulo n Bart Rulon’s passion for painting wildlife has taken him to some of the world’s wildest places to research, including Alaska, South America, India, and Africa. His award-winning paintings are regularly included in prestigious exhibits such as Birds In Art®, the Society of Animal Artists annual exhibition, and Arts for the Parks Top 100. His paintings are included in the permanent collections of the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum and the Bennington Center for the Arts. He is the author and illustrator of five art instruction books published by North Light Books, and his work has been featured in Southwest Art and Wildlife Art.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Paint what you love! Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All my work stems from experiences I’ve had with wildlife in the wild. I typically work from photographs that I take on these adventures, but sometimes I also... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

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Young Black Bears, Bronze – Edition of 35, 9 x 13 x 6 inches

S h e rry Sa la ri-S a nder Sherry Salari-Sander resides in Montana surrounded by abundant wildlife. She draws much inspiration from animals there as well as from extensive travel ranging from the Alaskan bush to the African plains. Recent awards include the 2009 Allied Artists of America’s Leonard J. Meiselman Award and the 2009 Society of Animal Artist’s Award of Excellence. Art of the West magazine recognized her as one of, “12 living artists…whose work 100 years from now we feel will have withstood the test of time and will continue to stand out, just as it does today.” She is a Fellow of the National Sculpture Society, a Master Signature member of the Society of Animal Artists, and a member of Allied Artists of America.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Draw, draw, draw. And, I will personally add: It will teach you to see.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I work from every resource at my disposal. However, I never use photographs for composition; that would... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Distant Ground, Oil, 12 x 12 inches

Jar ed Sa nde rs Jared Sanders lives near the small town of Heber, Utah, and continues to celebrate the enduring forms of farmlands, hills, rivers, and trees that he so intimately knows and loves. In September 2000, he was featured in Southwest Art’s “21 under 31.” He has had over a dozen one-man shows in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Sedona, Arizona, Park City, Utah, and Santa Fe, New Mexico. He placed among the top 100 in Arts for the Parks in 1999, 2000, and 2004, and won the People’s Choice Award in 2000. He participated in the 2002 Artists for the New Century show at the Bennington Center for the Arts in Vermont. In 2004, Deseret Morning News awarded him the Grand Prize Purchase Award in the Color of the Land Landscape Art Show.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? To be successful, it takes 10 percent talent and 90 percent perseverance.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All of the above. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Nomads of the Night, Oil, 17.5 x 35.25 inches

Montana Moonlight, Oil, 9 x 12 inches

B ill Sawc zuk Bill Sawczuk was born in 1945 in Detroit, Michigan, and he can remember always enjoying drawing. He graduated from college with degrees in mechanical engineering and architecture and pursued those careers for a time. He eventually became a selfemployed technical artist working on defense project logistics. In 1976, he spent a small amount of time at the Rocky Mountain College of Art, but most of his artistic ability has been gained through self education, practice, and study in fine art museums and galleries. He and his family moved to Jackson Hole, Wyoming in 1993. Since then, he has spent time painting landscapes, wildlife, and historic structures.

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best advice youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever received as an artist? Paint what you see. Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? From life. I am a plein air painter. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

December Spring Creek, Oil, 24 x 30 inches

G r e g Scheibel Greg Scheibel was a drywall contractor for many years, always keeping alive a dream of taking his passion for art to the next level. Years of drawing, pouring over art books, collecting, and studying paintings by artists he admires, and an accumulation of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experiences all contribute to what he puts into his paintings. A full-time artist since 2007, he is a Signature member of the Oil Painters of America and the Montana Painters Alliance. He lives in Bozeman, Montana, with his wife and two children.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best advice youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever received as an artist? Paint from life, and use a bigger brush.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? Small paintings are usually done from life. On larger studio paintings I will use a combination of sketches and... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

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L ind say Sc o tt Lindsay Scott was born and raised in Zimbabwe. Africa’s dramatic landscapes and wildlife have been her major inspirations. She studied fine art and biology at the universities of Cape Town and Minnesota. Since then she has traveled extensively and lived for many decades in America, always studying nature along the way. In the 1980s, she turned to art full time. She has received many awards and was the 2009 featured painter at Western Visions. She has shown in many juried shows and has work in private, corporate, and public collections around the world. She and her husband reside in Matakana, New Zealand.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? If you ever feel that you have “made it,” it is time to quit. It is all about the striving to improve, and the uncertainty. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

The Wise One, Pencil, 12 x 9 inches

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Distant Thunder, Oil on Canvas, 35 x 19 inches

Presidential Eagle Study, Bronze – Edition of 65, 17 x 17 x 12 inches

S a ndy Sco tt Sandy Scott was trained at the Kansas City Art Institute and worked as an animation artist in the motion picture industry. In the 1970s, she turned her attention to etching and printmaking, and then sculpture in the 1980s. The subject of an informative book, Spirit of the Wild Things: The Art of Sandy Scott, she maintains studios in Lander, Wyoming, and Lake of the Woods, Canada. She has received awards from the National Academy of Design, Allied Artists of America, Pen & Brush Club, and American Artists Professional League, and a gold medal for sculpture from the National Academy of Western Art. She is on the Board of Trustees for Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Twenty-five years ago, I took the advice of Richard Schmid and made teaching a personal discipline. My work has benefited from it.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? Like most artists, all of the above. My method and style is a continuous... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

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Fall Colors, Oil, 9 x 12 inches

R o be rt Se a beck Robert Seabeck has been painting and drawing since his youth. He attended California State College at Long Beach and holds a Master of Fine Arts degree. The intense colors and wide-open spaces of Wyoming have been influential in his work. His subjects include still life, wildlife, western lifestyle, and automobiles. His work has been exhibited in museums and galleries throughout the country. Recently his work traveled to several museums in China and in 2008 his painting won the William E. Weiss Purchase Award at the Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Advice given to me at an early age was, “You do what you were created to do.” These words come back to me at the most opportune times.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I create and re-create... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Moonlight Hunters, Bronze – Edition of 25, 27.5 x 31 x 15 inches

Hunter’s Moon, Bronze – Edition of 150, 7.5 x 6.5 x 3 inches

Ti m Shina ba rg e r Tim Shinabarger developed an obsession with wildlife and wild places at an early age. He began his art studies at Eastern Montana College and furthered his education by attending workshops led by prominent artists and studying the works of masters. He has a background in taxidermy. He has also worked as a guide, backcountry ranger, and forest firefighter. He makes regular pilgrimages into the wilderness to gather ideas for new works. His wildlife studies and monumental celebrations of big game have earned him honors from prominent museums. He recently received the James Earle Fraser Sculpture Award and the Robert Lougheed Memorial Award at Prix de West. In 2008, his monument, Black Timber Bugler, was installed at the National Museum of Wildlife Art.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? James Reynolds told me to never fall in love with your own work. It can always be improved.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All three. I am usually inspired by something I see or experience... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

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A Symbol of the West, Opaque Watercolor, 3.5 x 3.5 inches

R achelle Sie gr is t Rachelle Siegrist renders minute paintings in the historic tradition of miniature art. Her subjects vary from wildlife to portraiture and are painted in painstaking detail that amazes even when observed under a magnifying glass. She has received numerous honors, including the coveted Award of Excellence from the Society of Animal Artists, and Signature Status in the Miniature Artists of America and American Women Artists. Her miniatures have been exhibited in a variety of museum venues, culminating in a solo exhibition tour at over a dozen museums from 2010 through 2013.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? “To paint what you love and what inspires you.”

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I work from photographs or sometimes a combination of several photographs, but always try to remember... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Kyle Sims Kyle Sims was born and raised just outside of Cheyenne, Wyoming. He took every imaginable visual arts class growing up and was consumed by the visual arts at home in his free time. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana, in 2002. Soon after, he began painting landscapes in the field, which changed his direction in painting. He exhibits at the Autry National Center, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. In 2009, he won both the Major General and Mrs. Don Pittman Wildlife Award at Prix de West and Best of Show at the Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale. His work is represented by Trailside Galleries in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Scottsdale, Arizona.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best advice youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever received as an artist? To get outside and paint from life. Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All three. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Rummaging the Hillside, Oil, 36 x 20 inches

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Silent Approach, Acrylic, 7 x 14 inches

Coast Guard, Acrylic, 18 x 24 inches

Adam Smith Adam Smith was born in Medina, Minnesota, and raised in Bozeman, Montana. He has spent 25 years surrounded by the incredible wonders of Western wildlife and has mastered the art of its accurate rendering. He studies nature with the acute eye of a scientist, yet recreates it with the gingerly hands of a painter. He is no stranger to fine art, as he is the son of noted wildlife artist, Daniel Smith. He has set himself apart from the competition and has already garnered much success in the art world. An avid traveler and cross-country explorer, he finds inspiration from trips he and his father have taken to Africa, Alaska, Utah, and dozens of national parks in between.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Don’t do it for the money. Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I use a combination of all three. I paint primarily from photographs but incorporate my life experiences and ideas. I always try to convey a story... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Whitewater Fight, Oil on Linen, 9 x 12 inches

B r e tt Ja m e s S m i t h Brett James Smith was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Sportsmen nationwide collect his work because it is visually exciting but also authentic, showing his intimate knowledge of the sporting experience. He brings a timeless nostalgia to his subjects. His preferred media are transparent watercolor or oil paints. He is recognized as one of the few sporting artists proficient in either medium. His paintings are found in some of the most prestigious collections throughout the country. He has been recognized for his work by such organizations as Coastal Conservation Association, Atlantic Salmon Federation, Friends of NRA, Ruffed Grouse Society, and Ducks Unlimited. He divides his time between homes in Louisiana and northwest Montana.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best advice youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever received as an artist? The best advice as an artist: Create a mood in the painting so the viewer can create an emotional connection to the work.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All of my works are composites of life, photos, and experience. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

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Nanny’s Shadow, Acrylic, 15 x 30 inches

Dust Devil, Acrylic, 8 x 12 inches

Da niel S mith Daniel Smith was born in Minnesota and now resides in Bozeman, Montana, where the Gallatin Range is the only thing separating him from Yellowstone National Park. One of the most rewarding and inspiring elements of his work is the fieldwork. He is passionate about his subjects and travels frequently seeking artistic inspiration. He received the 2009 Museum Purchase Award and the 2007 Artist of Distinction Award from the Eiteljorg Museum. He was awarded the 2008 People’s Choice Award at Western Visions, as well as numerous awards from the Society of Animal Artists. He exhibits at several museum shows, including the Autry National Center, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, the Eiteljorg Museum, and the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum.

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What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Paint what you know and are passionate about. Don’t do it for the money.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I work from all three. Often my backgrounds are created from imagination and memory. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Tucke r Smith Tucker Smith was born in Minnesota and raised in Wyoming. He graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in mathematics and a minor in art. He now lives in western Wyoming, surrounded by wildlife and the mountain atmosphere that he enjoys. Most of his work depicts contemporary scenes, putting great importance on sense of place. He has exhibited at most of the major art shows in the U.S. and won the prestigious Prix de West Purchase Award in 1990. In 1999, he won the Thomas Moran Memorial Award for Painting at Masters of the American West. In 2007, he won the Autry National Center’s Trustees’ Purchase Award. In 2008, he received the Governor’s Art Award through the Wyoming Art Council.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? I have learned much from other artists all through my career. The best advice usually comes from my wife, Jean, which I get every day.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? From all three, whatever works. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Through the Aspens, Oil, 30 x 24 inches Fallen Spruce, Oil, 10 x 12 inches (Not Pictured)

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Morning Below the Tetons, Watercolor, 7 x 18 inches

M ort en Solbe r g Morten Solberg is fascinated with American Indian history and culture, perhaps because his great grandmother was Native American. His work has taken top awards in many of the exhibitions he has entered, including the American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society, the Society of Animal Artists, and Arts for the Parks. His work is represented in many collections, including the Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art, National Academy of Design, the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, the Dunnegan Gallery of Art, the National World Museum of Environmental Art, and many private and public collections.

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best advice youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever received as an artist? The advice that impressed me the most was: Design should always be formost on your mind when painting or photographing. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Living the Wild Life, Oil on Canvas, 11 x 14 inches

L inda S t. Cl air Linda St. Clair’s paintings capture a longing for pastoral landscapes and wildlife. She infuses her subjects with personality and dignity. Her attention to color and brushstroke and her vibrant and bold style define her work. She has participated in numerous shows, including the Salmagundi Club Show, Birds In Art®, Cowgirl Up!, and Western Visions, as well as shows in Japan. Her work has been featured in Focus Santa Fe, American Art Collector, and Cowboys & Indians. Her work is in the permanent collection of the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? The best advice I ever received was from Jack Morris who has been in the business more than 40 years. He told me there are a lot of wonderful artists, galleries and collectors. It’s all about the relationships you have with each other. Treat them with respect and kindness. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

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When Evening Comes, Oil on Canvasboard, 9 x 12 inches

L ee Stro ncek Lee Stroncek is a Minnesota native who studied wildlife and fisheries biology at the University of Montana and the University of Alaska. He then completed two years of art instruction at Colorado State University. His lifelong obsession with natural history and the outdoor experience has frequently led him to portray outdoor-related subjects. A full-time artist since 1980, he and his work have appeared in many outdoor and fine art publications. He was regional winner in the 1987 Arts for the Parks competition, has shown in several Birds In Art® exhibitions, and won Best in Show at the 1995 C.M. Russell Auction. He resides in Bozeman, Montana, with his wife and son.

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What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? The best advice I received as an artist was this: A) Don’t waste your talent; the artistic road will be hard, but ultimately worth all of the effort. B) Never stop challenging yourself as an artist; indeed, seek out difficult subjects occasionally. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Shadow Play, Oil, 9 x 12 inches

M ar k Su sinno Mark Susinno grew up in suburban Washington, D.C., and moved to Brooklyn, New York, to attend Pratt Institute on a full scholarship. After moving back to the D.C. area, he was introduced to fly-fishing by his younger brother. He began to paint underwater depictions of the game fish he pursued and above-water scenes of anglers in action. In order to be closer to the Susquehanna River’s smallmouth bass fishery, he eventually moved to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where he now resides with his wife, Roxanne. He is a member of the American Mensa and he is a Signature Member of the Society of Animal Artists.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? When I started out, most of my paintings were quite small. A fellow artist in a group show suggested that while continuing to make small paintings was fine, I might consider exhibiting a larger “show piece” with the smaller work in the future. I’ve been relatively larger paintings ever since. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

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A Grand September, Oil, 9 x 12 inches

C ar o l Swinney Carol Swinney does not put paint on a canvas with a palette knife because it is easy. She does it because, in her words, “It lends itself well to painting nature and the outdoors. I love the look and texture that the knife creates, from the edge to its point.” A well-traveled artist, she has won numerous awards and honors for her work, as well as many solo shows and group exhibitions over the past several years, including Gilcrease Museum, the Briscoe Museum, and the C.M. Russell Museum. She was featured in the January 2010 issue of Southwest Art, as well as in past issues of Art of the West, American Artist, and International Artist.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? To never give up on your pursuit of artistic excellence, even during challenging economic times.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I work from life about 50 percent of the time and from my own... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Pretty Darn Close to Heaven, Oil, 24 x 36 inches

Ti m Ta nner Tim Tanner’s award-winning paintings have appeared on scores of paperback book covers and magazine pages, including Outdoor Life, Field & Stream, Reader’s Digest, and Gray ’s Sporting Journal. His work can be seen in fine collections from coast to coast. His nostalgic style, reminiscent of the golden days of outdoor illustration, is frequently sought after for cabins, lodges, and publications. He was raised on a small horse ranch in northern Utah. After schooling at Utah State University and an illustration career in New York, he and his family settled in Teton Valley, Idaho.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Back in my days as an Illustrator in NYC, a fellow artist told me “don’t have anything in your portfolio that you don’t want to paint a lot of! Because sure-asshootin’ the thing that you hate to paint is what every publisher will want!” I did quite a bit of work for Reader’s Digest and once... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

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Animal Painting (Hare), Mixed Media on Panel, 9 x 12 inches

L e s Tho ma s Les Thomas has been painting for nearly 25 years. He began painting small still lifes and landscapes, in a style similar to what the French historically referred to as intimist or petty bourgeois painting. Although he makes much larger paintings now, he remains a firm believer in art for art’s sake, rather than art for the sake of any reason beyond those implied by the work of art itself. He says he is not a wildlife artist. “The figures, landscapes, or animals depicted in my paintings are to be understood as pretexts for the creation of the paintings themselves,” he said.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? I was once told that art doesn’t teach you anything, it isn’t about anything. Increasingly, I have come to truly understand what this means.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I work from all three. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Sounds of the Stillness, Oil on Panel, 12 x 9 inches

Ric ha r d D . T h o m a s Richard D. Thomas has been painting professionally for 30 years. A loose and painterly realist with a flexible approach to concept, he works mostly in the Western genre. One of the original Top 100 selected in the 1987 and 1988 Arts for the Parks competition, he was a regional winner in 1988. A prolific and disciplined artist, he is a regular participant in various invitational shows throughout the country, including Masters of the American West and Western Visions. He was awarded the 2007 Juror’s Best of Show at the C.M. Russell Auction. A native of California, he and his wife live on their ranch in Cardwell, Montana, with their family of horses, dogs, and cats.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Best advice received as an artist? Deal with the basics, how to hold the brush. It’s a brush, not a pencil. You don’t paint with your fingers. You paint with muscle masses of arms. Paint is not on the tip of a brush, it’s on the sides. (From Ben Stahl.) Paint with a purpose, a concept... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

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Rebecc a To bey Rebecca Tobey created six new bronze sculptures in 2009 and then was diagnosed with colon cancer. She spent the second half of the year in treatment. Realizing how important her mental state was to the prospect of being cured, she spent those months in her garden, watching the bees in the roses and the leaves on her aspen trees change color. The treatment regimen worked and she is now cancer-free and back in the studio. She has returned to creating sculptures in addition to her bronzes and she finds her life very fulfilling. She lives in the country outside Santa Fe, New Mexico, with Bear, her Springer Spaniel, and four cats.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? The best advice that I have ever received as an artist was when, as a high school senior, I asked my art teacher if I should major in art at college, and she told me I was not good enough! As a result, I majored in theatre arts with an emphasis in scene design and set construction. I learned how to make art on a grand scale! When I married my late husband, Gene Tobey, and joined him in the studio, I told him what my art teacher had said, and his response was, “What do you mean, you’re not good enough, look at what you’re doing!” Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Chinook, Bronze – Edition of 150, 6 x 4.5 x 2 inches

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Lonely Dreamer, Oil on Canvas, 9 x 12 inches

Gunn a r Tryggm o Gunnar Tryggmo was born in 1969 in Sweden. He has been drawing and painting since an early age. The forest’s diversity of animals and birds caught his interest early on and became a natural source of inspiration. After high school, he studied art at Sundsgårdens College. He is still inspired by nature, particularly by animals and birds in their natural environment, such as the Swedish landscape, which ranges from the coastline to the forest interior. In 2007, he went on his first safari trip to Tanzania, which was a majestic experience and has ever since been a major inspiration in his art.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? “Less is more,” even if it’s sometimes difficult to follow.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? I use them all. Since I almost always have a real moment of inspiration for a painting, it depends on... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

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Anam Cara, Oil on Linen, 16 x 39 inches

Kathryn Ma pe s Tu rne r Kathryn Mapes Turner’s artwork has unfolded from the mountain valley of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She began studying art in her teens from noted Jackson Hole painters. She left Wyoming to attend the University of Notre Dame, majoring in Studio Arts. She spent an influential semester in Rome, Italy, and studied at the Corcoran College of Art + Design in Washington, D.C. She has a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Virginia. She now paints and exhibits internationally, but seems to always return to her beloved Wyoming landscapes. In her ever-evolving work, she paints her contemplations of the beauty she finds in a variety of subject matter. She owns and operates Trio Fine Art Gallery with fellow artists September Vhay and Lee Carlman Riddell.

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What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Never take myself seriously, but to take my pursuit of painting very seriously.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? My favorite paintings are ones that come from a mysterious but resonate place born of an emotional... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Drought (African Elephant), Bronze – Edition of 15, 14.5 x 26.5 x 12 inches

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Round Robin, Bronze – Edition of 50, 10 x 6 x 5 inches

K en t Ullberg Kent Ullberg is a native of Sweden and studied at Konstfack University College of Arts, Crafts, and Design in Stockholm, and at museums in Germany, the Netherlands, and France. He lived in Botswana, Africa, for seven years, and was curator at Botswana National Museum and Art Gallery for four years. His work has been shown in many parts of the world, including the National Museum of Natural History in Stockholm, Salon d’Automne in Paris, National Gallery in Botswana, Exhibition Hall in Beijing, Guildhall in London, and National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C. He is especially known for his monumental sculptures dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of wildlife. In 1996, he received the prestigious Rungius Medal from the National Museum of Wildlife Art.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Go West, young man! Best advice I ever received was to move to the United States. It gave me the opportunity to live my dream. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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D u s t in Van W ec h el Dustin Van Wechel left a successful eightyear career in the advertising industry to pursue his true passion, fine art, full-time. Since then, his work has been exhibited throughout the U.S., including one-man shows and major art exhibitions. He has won numerous distinctions, including the prestigious 2004 Wyoming Conservation Stamp Art competition and the 2006 Arts for the Park Wildlife and Teton Lodge Company Awards. He has received awards in several leading art publications, including The Artist’s Magazine, The Pastel Journal, and Drawing. He is a Signature Member of the Society of Animal Artists and the Pastel Society of America.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? Be patient. Artistic growth and success take time and hard work.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All of the above. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

A Good Morning, Oil on Linen, 30 x 24 inches

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A Kindred Glow, Oil on Belgian Linen, 20 x 36 inches

Se pt e m be r Vh ay September Vhay grew up on a ranch in Nevada, surrounded by art and nature. After she attained her Bachelor’s in Architecture, she moved to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where she began turning her love for painting into a career. She has shown her work nationally in prestigious shows and venues such as Birds In Art®, the American Watercolor Society ’s Annual Exhibit, Western Visions, the American Academy of Equine Art, and the Cowgirl Hall of Fame. She is currently showing her original work at Altamira Fine Art in Jackson Hole and Gerald Peters Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? When I was a kid, my father told me that a work of art must have something to say - it must have an inherent spirit. His words come to mind whenever I am looking at art or creating it. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Dave Wade Dave Wade painted and sold his first painting in 1976. Now, 30 years later, his love for wildlife and art increase every year and he continues to enjoy his career in art. He lives in Star Valley, Wyoming, with his wife and daughter. They built a home overlooking the Salt River Range and he is finally living in the scenery that often fills his paintings. Deer, elk, moose, antelope, and incredible bird life are in his own backyard. His studio is open to visitors and he loves volunteering at local schools and art events.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? “Simplify, simplify, simplify.” - Bob Kuhn

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All three. From life, observing animals in their natural settings. From photographs of animals in the wild... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Hollyhock Haven, Oil, 10 x 13 inches

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B art Wa lte r Bart Walter is a sculptor from Maryland. He began working in clay in the late 1980s. He is primarily known for his unique and dynamic approach to surface. He travels extensively to pursue honest interpretations of his subjects. Sculpting primarily from life and using charcoal sketches as reference allow him to infuse vitality and spontaneity into his work. His extensive body of work is derived from a personal commitment to the integrity of each subject. His hands-on approach to the casting process results in sculptures that are faithful to the original work in clay or wax, with no element lost. His work can be found in notable public collections such as the Hunter Museum of American Art, Brookgreen Gardens, and the National Museum of Wildlife Art.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? My high school art teacher told me that learning to draw is really learning to see, and therefore the basis for all art. Thank you Mrs. Atherton, you were right, even if it took me a long time to accept your wisdom. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Big Horn Rock, Bronze - Edition of 8, 13 x 4 ¾ x 36 ¼ inches

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Curt Walters’ 2011 miniature piece

C u rt Wa lt ers Curt Walters has been recognized worldwide for his impeccable interpretation of the Grand Canyon. Art of the West magazine heralded him as “the Greatest Living Grand Canyon Artist” and as one of “the Eight True Masters.” At the 2008 Quest for the West®, he was honored with the Artist of Distinction Award; its accompanying one-person exhibition, Monuments and Moments: The Plein-Air and Studio Paintings of Curt Walters, was held in conjunction with the 2009 Quest show. He has been represented by Trailside Galleries of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for 30 years. His work can also be found at the Claggett/ Rey Gallery in Vail, Colorado.

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