Western Visions 2013 Art Catalog by National Museum of Wildlife Art

PHOTOGRAPHS FROM WESTERN VISIONS

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2012

Welcome to our grand celebration of fine art and artists with a show and sale to benefit the Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s educational programming. WesternVisions.org

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2013 Featured Painter (See page 57) Mark Eberhard, Cattail Clowns Oil on Board, 24 x 36 inches 2013 Featured Sculptor (See page 65) Veryl Goodnight, Born to Run Bronze–Edition of 30, 17.5 x 13 x 29 inches

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 5

Foreword

Introduction

2013 Featured Artists

2012 Award Winners

Schedule of Events

Guidelines for Sale

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The Valley Below, Oil, 9 x 12 inches

EDWA R D A L DR I C 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 artist inspires you? Why? My inspirations are diverse. I find it in many artists from both today and long ago. Rungius, Liljefors, Von Zugel, Kuhn, Kuhnert, Sorolla, Schmid, Benson, Fechin, Anton, Landseer, Zorn, Sargent, Reynolds, Payne, Wyeth. In short, all the great representational artists of the last hundred years. And the answer to why is quite self evident. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

Home on the Range, Oil on Panel, 9 x 15 inches

DO UG L A S A L L E N 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.

What artist inspires you? Why? There are so many, but if I had to choose one it would be Howard Pyle. His teaching methods and thoughts on picture making have inspired many artists. He motivated his pupils to a high level of achievement...

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Catamount Traverse, Oil, 10 x 12 inches

WI LLI AM A LT H E R William Alther grew up in west Texas, where he developed an interest in both art and the natural world at an early age. A former zoologist at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, William is endlessly fascinated by the landscape and the creatures that live there. His honors include awards of excellence from Oil Painters of America and regular inclusion in Birds in Art速 and Society of Animal Artists exhibitions. 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 artist inspires you? Why? There are many and the list is always growing. Lately though, Edgar Payne has been a big one. I am sure a recent traveling exhibition of his work, and the associated book, has something to do with that.

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Bison and Yellow-headed Blackbird, Watercolor on Rag Board, 12 x 12.5 inches

CHRI S B AC O N Chris Bacon was born in England in 1960 and raised on Ascension, Fiji, Bermuda, and England before moving to Canada. He made his artistic debut in 1980 and has painted on a full-time basis ever since. He is a master signature member of the Society of Animal Artists and has received seven Awards of Excellence from that organization in addition to the Elliot Liskin Memorial Award in 1996. He was honored to receive the prestigious Master Wildlife Artist Award from the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in 2004, and in 2008 to receive the Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Purchase Award from the National Museum of Wildlife Art. In 2012, Chris was presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of his achievement in the arts.

What artist inspires you? Why? There are many artists that I admire and respect, but they do not inspire me. Instead, I find my inspiration elsewhere. I feel for the very essence of a thing, in its beauty and all its purity and almost always from nature.

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Alpine Pikas, Bronze â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Edition of 45, 10 x 10 x 5 inches

G ER A LD B A L C IA R Gerald Balciarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 artist inspires you? Why? My inspiration does not come from other artists, it comes from nature. I have admired the work of Hank Ketcham because of the expressions he could capture with so few strokes of his pencil.

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TY B A R H 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 artist inspires you? Why? James Reynolds inspires me. I love the way he depicted color and light.

How do you come up with an idea for a new piece of artwork? Usually visual inspiration. When I see something inspiring, I want to paint it. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

The High Light, Oil on Canvas, 15 x 6 inches

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Fall Storm, Oil on Canvas, 10 x 12 inches

BO B B AR LO 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, Kenya, South Africa, and Morocco as well as many locations in Europe. Bob continues to focus on the landscapes of his native region, Wyoming and Montana, where he currently maintains a home and studio.

What artist inspires you? Why? The American and Europeanâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;especially Russian-Impressionists all have special meaning to me.

How do you come up with an idea for a new piece of artwork? Traveling and observing nature. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

Whiling Away the Hours, Oil on Linen Board, 9 x 12 inches

G R EG B E E C H A M Greg Beecham has been a full-time artist for 35 years. Greg lives in Dubois, Wyoming, with his wife, Lu. 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 numerous shows, including Prix de West, and the 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®. He has received the Nona Jean Hulsey Rumsey Buyer’s Choice Award and is a two time winner of the Major General and Mrs. Don Pittman Wildlife Award at Prix de West.

What artist inspires you? Why? As with all artists, I am inspired by many, both contemporary and those who have gone before. So, in narrowing it down to one, I will write of a friend, who, along with being a great artist, is a most generous mentor and thoughtful teacher...

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Silver Stumps, Oil on Panel, 8 x 10 inches

MA RC BO H N E 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 Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 artist inspires you? Why? Many artists have influenced me over the years, for various reasons. Francis Bacon for his unique voice and emotional content, Nathan Oliveira for his paint and spirit, the poet Sharon Olds because of the images she paints in my head, and writer Annie Dillard for the same reason. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

Bunn’s 2012 piece

K EN B U N N 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.

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Wyoming Winter, Oil, 9 x 12 inches

TA MMY C A L L E N 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, Callens 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 Callens and her twin brother to sketch their own images over and over while sitting in front of a mirror.

What artist inspires you? Why? At this moment in time, it is Jules BastienLepage’s painting, “Joan of Arc.”

How do you come up with an idea for a new piece of artwork? I get inspired when I see great artwork! Or a certain expression on a model... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

Trumpeter Reflections, Oil on Board, 15 x 30 inches

K EN C A R L S O 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2010, he had a one-man exhibition at the Steamboat Art Museum in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

What artist inspires you? Why? Obviously, Carl Rungius and Bob Kuhn were my first inspirations and continue to be since my chosen subject has always been animals. Artists such as Sargent and Sorolla inspire me because of the quality of painting technique, style, and approach in design...

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Lower Falls of the Yellowstone, Oil on Linen, 12 x 10 inches

G . R US SE L L C A S E G. Russell Case makes northern Utah his home. While surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, Russell’s passion lies south in the desert. Vast mesas and endless skies produce the inspiration behind the painter’s work. Motivated by his father at an early age, Russell began his career with watercolor, later transitioning into oil. His 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. Russell currently resides in Brigham City, Utah, with the love and support from his wife Susanne and family. Today, Russell’s work is found at Astoria Fine Art Gallery in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

What artist inspires you? Why? Edward Hopper, because of the undercurrent in the work.

How do you come up with an idea for a new piece of artwork? A good nap. If that doesn’t work my wife usually inspires me by telling me I need to get to work. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

And the Light Show Begins, Oil, 10 x 10 inches

K IM C A S E BE E R Kim Casebeer has felt a connection to the landscape for a long time as part of a fourth-generation farm family. 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, Western Art Collector, and Southwest Art magazines, and in the Art of the National Parks book for her Grand Teton and Yellowstone paintings. She is represented by galleries in Arizona, Wyoming, New Mexico, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

What artist inspires you? Why? I gather inspiration from a variety of work, but one of my perennial favorites is the work of Russian Impressionist, Isaak Levitan. He was a master of atmosphere and mood, and only put down what was necessary to say what he wanted to say.

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Yellow Heads and Cattails, Dye on Silk, 14 x 46 inches

La Demoiselle, Dye on Silk, 9 x 12.5 inches

NA N C Y DU N LO P C AW D R EY Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey has developed her own genre of painting using dye on silk! She has studied with numerous artists over the years in various media. Her work has been included in invitational art shows including the Western Masters Show and Sale, C.M. Russell Auction, Cowgirl Up!, Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale, The Phippen Museum, Gilcrease Museum’s American Art in Miniature, Collector’s Reserve, and the Small Works, Great Wonders at the National Cowboy Museum. She has been featured in Southwest Art, Western Art Collector, and Western Art & Architecture, among others and is represented by galleries in Montana, Wyoming, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Colorado.

What artist inspires you? Why? Recently my son has rekindled his interest in painting, and I am inspired by his efforts— especially with clouds.

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Op Art, Scratchboard, 11 x 14 inches

JULI E T. C H A P M AN Julie T. Chapmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s short story: My horse obsession as a child plus lack of an equine meant I drew them monomaniacally out of unrequited love. (I even grew up on a farm! The injustice of it all.) And now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m an artist, though I have broadened my horizons enough to paint other animals besides horses. 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 artist inspires you? Why? There are loads of artists who inspire me, including many of my contemporaries. My original inspiration was Bob Kuhn, of course, and Carl Rungius, Maynard Dixon, Nicolai Fechin, and Wayne Thiebaud, among many.

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TIM C H E R RY Tim Cherry ’s love for wildlife is evident in the artistic interpretations of the animals he sculpts. Tim adds a touch of humor, gentleness, and grace to his art; he infuses a sense of strength in design that is almost abstract and refreshingly innovative. Tim continues in the tradition of historical wildlife artists, with sojourns into nature, extensive observation and continued research of animals observed in the wild. Through his knowledge of subject, Tim creates an artistic expression with innovative, meaningful work that resonates with contemporary audiences. Currently Tim is finishing the installation of 18 sculptures, in the Discovery Garden at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

What artist inspires you? Why? Steve Kestrel. Everything he sculpts is creative and pure genius. His ideas are fresh, and the medium in which he chooses to work demands the utmost respect.

How do you come up with an idea for a new piece of artwork? By continuing to study nature everyday. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Joy of Flight, Bronze – Edition of 18, 20 x 16 x 4 inches

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High in the Wind River Mountains, Oil on Canvas, 10 x 8 inches

SCO TT L . C H R I S T ENSEN 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 & Western Heritage Museum, Gilcrease Museum, the National Museum of Wildlife Art, Denver Art Museum, Kimball Museum, Salmagundi Club, Autry National Center, and Salon dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

What artist inspires you? Why? Many, for many different reasons. Alphonse Mucha, N.C. Wyeth, Joaquin Sorolla, Anders Zorn, John Singer Sargent, Emil Carlsen ... the list could go on. Each of these artists has the facility to manage an entire idea and see it through to the end.

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40 Below, Oil, 9 x 12 inches

REI D C H R I S T IE 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 artist inspires you? Why? Richard Schmid, because his combinations of looseness and detail lead the viewer through his paintings.

How do you come up with an idea for a new piece of artwork? Inspiration is generally a flash, such as a certain cloud formation... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

Sitka Blacktail Deer, On the Queen Charlotte Island, Oil on Canvas, 11 x 14 inches

MI CH A E L C O L E MAN 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.

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What artist inspires you? Why? Kunhert. I love his accuracy. He personally went to the source and collected material on animals and landscapes. He and I are similar with our hands on approach. We get out in the brush where the animals live getting as close to the subject as possible.

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Morning Dip, Oil, 9 x 12 inches

G UY C O M BE S Guy Combes, born in Kenya, is inspired by the rich mosaic of biodiversity of East Africa. His career began on the heels of his father’s reputation as one of the best-known African wildlife artists. A retrospective of Simon Combes’ work at the Hiram Blauvelt Museum in New Jersey provided Guy his first break into the world of wildlife art with an artist’s residency. He has been published by Greenwich Workshop and is a member of the Society of Animal Artists and Artists for Conservation. He has exhibited at the San Diego Museum of Natural History, Nature in Art in England and more. Today he welcomes new ground and finding an audience unfamiliar with his legacy, particularly in the world of conservation.

What artist inspires you? Why? I grew up surrounded by the work of Rob Glen, Bob Kuhn, William Kunhert, Howard Terpning, and David Shepherd and was most inspired by the work of Caravaggio, Delacroix, and Gericault at college, but I have been most profoundly influenced by living artists whom I have met recently, most notably Simon Gudgeon... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

Ice Fall, Oil on Linen, 12 x 10 inches

CAROLE C O O KE Carole Cooke is determined to capture the landscape in its truest sense and to interpret the subtle tones nature presents by painting on location as much as possible. She 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. Her work has been in acclaimed museums and has won several distinguished awards. She has been featured in Art of the West, Southwest Art, and Western Art Collector magazines. She is represented by The Legacy Gallery in Wyoming and Arizona, as well as The Goodnight Trail Gallery and Broadmoor Gallery in Colorado.

What artist inspires you? Why? The late, great master, James Reynolds. His landscape paintings take my breath away. He was a master at beautiful color, amazing values, and incredible brushwork. He also conveyed a mood of mystery that I love.

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Pests, Oil, 16 x 20 inches

DO N A LD C R O WL E Y 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 artist inspires you? Why? Norman Rockwell. He was so versatile and had a great sense of humor, both of which you need to be a great artist.

How do you come up with an idea for a new piece of artwork? I work every day. The ideas come, and I do not question them... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

The Calm Before the Storm, Oil on Canvas, 9 x 12 inches

S TEP HE N C . DAT Z Stephen C. 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.

What artist inspires you? Why? My inspirations are the vast spaces, epic landforms, and dynamic, relentless elemental forces of the West. Why? Because every single day these muses provide me the gift of a moment of perfect, delighted wonderment, and then challenge me to get it down on canvas.

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BIL L DAV ID S O N Bill Davidson is a signature member of Oil Painters of America and an international workshop teacher. He has won several Best Landscape Awards in major, national shows. He is represented in galleries throughout the country and has many private and corporate collectors. His work hangs in the same room as the finest collection of French Impressionism in the Southeast, alongside Claude Monet and Gauguin. His work is also found in the Georgia Municipal Association, the home of the founder of Applebeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurants, the office of United States Congressman Nathan Deal, law firms, bank offices, and the exclusive Roaring Fork Club in Aspen, Colorado.

What artist inspires you? Why? Edgar Payne and Frederick Waugh, because of their incredible sense of value lighting, harmonious use of color, expert draftsmanship, and energetic, textured brushwork. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Grandeur, Oil, 12 x 9 inches

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In One Ear..., Acrylic on Canvas, 20 x 10 inches

BR EG EL L E W H IT W ORT H DAV IS Bregelle Whitworth Davis was raised in Sugar City, Idaho, where she grew up spending much of her time in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and 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 Salt Lake City. Although skilled in other mediums, Davis’ 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 artist inspires you? Why? I remember the best part of traveling to Yellowstone as a child was seeing Thomas Moran’s color sketches in the museum at Mammoth. I was so impressed that he was able to represent the beauty of Yellowstone with such simplicity. At that time in my life I began to look to my father’s sculpting style... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Hunting Barn Owl, Oil on Linen, 35 x 47 inches

EWOUD D E G R O OT 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 couple of 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.

What artist inspires you? Why? Bach the composer because of the beautiful complexity and layers in his music.

How do you come up with an idea for a new piece of artwork? It can be some animal I see in a particular pose/angle in life, photo, or even another painting which moves me... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

The Green Tunnel III, Acrylic on Cradled Board, 12 x 12 inches

The Duel, Acrylic on Cradled Board, 24 x 24 inches

A N DR EW DE N M AN Andrew Denman is a California artist and teacher and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Saint Mary’s College. He exhibits at Astoria Fine Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and J. Willott Gallery in Palm Desert, California. The Greenwich Workshop has reproduced limited editions of his work since 2011. His work has toured 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 been featured in American Artist, The Artist’s Magazine, Southwest Art, Western Art Collector, International Artist, and Wildlife Art. His paintings can be found in the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, the National Museum of Wildlife Art, the Nature in Art Museum in England, and numerous private collections.

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What artist inspires you? Why? I’m most inspired by artists who bring something new to the table, and who pursue, unapologetically, their own vision. Within the world of “wildlife art” I’ve long been a fan of Ray Harris-Ching, not only for the unique beauty of his work, but for his commitment to steadfastly mining his own artistic veins... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Another Day...Another Dollar, Oil on Linen, 9 x 12 inches

S TEVE DE V E N Y NS Steve Devenyns has always enjoyed wildlife, the West, and open spaces. His work has been featured in Art of the West, Southwest Art, and Western Horseman. Steve is a three-time Gold Medal winner at the George Phippen Memorial Art Show. He was named Artist of the Year by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep. In 2006 he received the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Award at the Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale in Cody, Wyoming. In 2010 Steve won the Red Smith Award at the National Museum of Wildlife Art. He continues to pursue his fine art career, and he publishes limited edition prints of selected paintings. He is represented by Big Horn Galleries in Cody, Wyoming and Tubac, Arizona.

What artist inspires you? Why? It is hard to name one single artist, so I will name two. The works of Jim Wilcox and Tucker Smith are a constant inspiration to me. Their sense of light and painterly style is something I am striving for in my work.

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Sky Riders, Watercolor, 14 x 16 inches

BR U C E DIN E S 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.

What artist inspires you? Why? Charles Partridge Adams, a late 19th century artist who painted Colorado landscapes with great atmospheric skill.

How do you come up with an idea for a new piece of artwork? Usually from a photograph. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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MI CK D O E L L IN G ER Mick Doellinger has called Fort Worth, Texas home since 2003, but he grew up in Australia. For over 35 years Mick has worked with animals in some capacity, from his rodeo days to sculpting taxidermy manikins to guiding and wildlife management. His intimate understanding of animal anatomy and behavior can be seen in his sculptures today. Mick exhibits in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. He is a member of the Society of Animal Artists and has been honored with the Award of Excellence and the Purchase Award. In 2010 he won the John Spring Art Founder Award at the National Sculpture Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Exhibition. His work has appeared in Southwest Art, Western Art Collector, Wildlife Art News and Art of the West.

What artist inspires you? Why? Paul Troubetzkoy, because his work looks so spontaneous, and he was equally adept at sculpting animals and people. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Hare Brained, Bronze â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Edition of 30, 13 x 10 x 7 inches

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Down Hill From Here, Oil, 10 x 12 inches

JIMM 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’s 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 artist inspires you? Why? Many artists inspire me, but when it comes to subjects such as my painting for this year’s show, Carl Rungius immediately comes to mind. I don’t think anyone painted the subtle colors of the Western landscape and the animals that inhabit it better than he did.

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MA RK E B E R H A R D 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 Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birds in ArtÂŽ 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 by Astoria Fine Art Gallery. He currently resides in Terrace Park, Ohio, with his wife, Alice, and two dogs.

What artist inspires you? Why? Ray Harris-Ching for his technique and approach to painting wildlife; Charley Harper (a fellow Cincinnatian and friend) for his design, humor, wit, and the humanity he brought to the paintings he created. The American Impressionists John Henry Twachtman and William Lathrop. And Bruno Liljefors from Sweden... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Teton Elk, Oil on Board, 30 x 24 inches

Moonshine, Oil on Board, 14 x 18 inches

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Mountain Mist, Oil on Board, 8 x 10 inches

JONI FAL K 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.

What artist inspires you? Why? I have long admired Henry Farny and was drawn to his work due to his composition and his more serene depiction of Indian life rather than sensationalized battle scenes. His color, lighting, and mood evoke my personal, emotional response to his work.

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JO H N FAWC E T T 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® Art Show and Sale, and Masters of the American West, where he won the 2006 and 2010 Autry National Center Award for Watercolor.

What artist inspires you? Why? N.C. Wyeth and his son Andrew, who told “stories” with their paintings and watercolors which, in my opinion, really makes the viewer think and draws them into the work. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Camouflage, Oil, 8 x 10 inches

The Spotters, Oil, 20 x 24 inches

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Bird Hunters, Oil, 14 x 18 inches

LU K E F R A Z I E R Luke Frazier grew up hunting and fishing in the mountains of northern Utah. These early forays into nature instilled a kinship with the wildlife and a passion for the outdoors. His art mirrors the life he lives. He later received formal art training at Utah State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting and a Master of Fine Arts degree in illustration. Frazier annually travels from Alaska to Africa painting landscapes and photographing animals in their environment. Frazier says, “I’m always looking for things I want to draw and paint. I’m always courting the light, looking for the different values, shapes and colors—the emotional value of a scene.”

What artist inspires you? Why? Many, many artists, too many to list, but some more poignant than others would have to include: Rien Poortvliet, Heinrich von Zugel, Herbert “Buck” Dunton, Carl Rungius, and of course Bob Kuhn.

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BR I TT F R E DA Britt Freda paints conceptual questions in layered wings of pollinating insects, dissolving animals, or abstract seeds. The subjects of Britt’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, Britt currently lives on Vashon Island, Washington. Her work is in galleries in Jackson Hole, Wyoming; Santa Fe, New Mexico; Denver, Colorado; Park City, Utah; and Tulsa, Oklahoma.

What artist inspires you? Why? To me the obvious historic influence is Gustav Klimt and the German abstract expressionists. But in the world of current heroines I feel a strong affinity to Jenny Saville’s luscious painting style paired with her disorienting, provocative subject matter. And in my every day, in the deeper layers... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Luminous Barn, Acrylic on Canvas Panel, 12 x 9 inches

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East Slope, Oil, 12 x 12 inches

R. THO M A S G I L L EON 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 artist inspires you? Why? Edward Hopper for his ability to strip away all superfluous detail and elements from a scene or subject leaving only the essence. His paintings without people say more about the people than most other art that features them.

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High and Lifted Up, Cascade Canyon Trail, Oil, 12 x 12 inches

MI CH A E L G O D F REY 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® Art Show and Sale, where he won the Palette Award in 2007, and has been featured in many national art magazines.

What artist inspires you? Why? I have always been fascinated by the works of George Inness (1825 – 1894). His paintings have the power to evoke strong emotional responses in the viewer.

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S US A N G O L D S M 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 artist inspires you? Why? Drew Klausner, because he’s focused, articulate, and his artwork using vernacular photography is very original. Robert Kushner, because he paints about the beauty he sees in nature. He is a master with his craft and each time I visit his studio or an exhibit of his work it makes me want to go home and paint. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Snowy Egret, Silver Leaf with Pigment Print, Oil Pastel, Acrylic Paint, Metallic Wood, 12 x 9 inches

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VERY L G O O DN IG H T Veryl Goodnight and her husband, Roger Brooks, live in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado. The dramatic landscape, abundant wildlife, ranching community, and history of the working animals of the San Juans, such as the burros and guardian dogs for the domestic sheep, provide endless inspiration for both sculpture and painting. The essence of Veryl’s work is a result of working from life. “Back From the Brink,” an over life-sized sculpture chronicling Mary Anne Goodnight bottle raising orphaned bison calves, was unveiled during the opening of the Goodnight Historical Center near Claude, Texas in October, 2012. Veryl is a fellow of the National Sculpture Society. She was honored with a 40-year retrospective exhibit at Gilcrease Museum in 2011.

Dawn Patrol, Oil, 12 x 20 inches

What artist inspires you? Why? I have been inspired by many artists for many reasons. The sculptures of Anna Hyatt Huntington stand out in my mind for their content, as she had a passion for animals. She paid careful attention to the behavior of her subjects and she rendered the anatomy accurately... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Fall Harvest, Bronze – Edition of 30, 8 x 12 x 8 inches

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S H ER I G R E V E S -NEIL SON Sheri Greves-Neilson has been an artist for more than 25 years and has won many awards for her drawings and paintings. Although her formal education was as a doctor of chiropractic, she has studied at the Scottsdale Artists School and privately with various artists. Her favorite medium is watercolor. Her work has been featured on the cover of Western Horseman and in Art of the West, American Artist, and Equus. David Carlton and publisher, Bridgeline Press, chose Sheriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work for the covers of his memoirs. Sheri has exhibited at the Desert Caballeros Museum, Tucson Museum of Art, Phippen Museum, AQHA Hall of Fame, Old West Museum, and National Museum of Wildlife Art. Sheri lives on a small ranch in California with her husband, horses, donkeys, dogs, and cats.

What artist inspires you? Why? Andrew Loomis is my drawing inspiration. His drawings have a life and language all their own. He suggests, instead of overdoing his drawings. I constantly try to simplify my work while still using some detail. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

The Lovers, Pencil, 14 x 7 inches

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Together, Oil, 11 x 14 inches

RO B ERT G R I F F ING Robert Griffing paints the 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. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

BR I A N G R I M M Brian Grimm was born and raised in central Texas and currently resides there. 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, Western Art & Antiques, and Wildlife Art. He is represented by Legacy Gallery, Southwest Gallery and Whistle Pik Galleries, and participates in select invitational shows throughout the country.

What artist inspires you? Why? I have always known I wanted to be an artist, but when I was 15, Ken Carlson moved next door to my sister in Kerrville, Texas so he became influential in my work. His paintings inspired me to study and pursue wildlife art, introducing me to the works of Bob Kuhn, Carl Rungius, and Wilhelm Kuhnert. I also admire the work of Clyde Aspevig and Matt Smith for their naturalistic approach to the landscape. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

High Life-Mountain Goats, Oil on Board, 12 x 9 inches

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Summer Evening-Swan Valley, Oil, 8 x 10 inches

RO B ERT G R O G A 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 artist inspires you? Why? Jacob Pierneef.

How do you come up with an idea for a new piece of artwork? I respond to many intangibles related to a landscape. I am inspired to do the painting when I see these elements come together. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

Hare, Bronze – Edition of 50, 4.5 x 4.8 x 12 inches

S IMON G UD G E O N Simon Gudgeon is one of Britain’s leading contemporary sculptors, and has developed a minimalist, semi-abstract style, capturing movement and emotion with a visual harmony that is unmistakably his own. Working primarily in bronze, his pared-down approach to sculpture embodies the flowing line of the natural form, turning it into something less detailed, more abstract. Gudgeon’s work is featured in private and museum collections around the world. In 2009, his iconic sculpture “Isis” was installed in Hyde Park, London, the first such installation for over 50 years, and in 2012 the National Museum of Wildlife Art unveiled “Isis” in their Sculpture Trail, which is the only sculpture by a British sculptor on the trail.

What artist inspires you? Why? It depends on what I’m working on at the time, for example at the moment I am working on a series of kinetic sculptures most of which are pure abstract. My fascination with kinetic sculpture began when I first saw the work of Alexander Calder and George Rickey, and in the many ways, I feel my kinetic... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Jackrabbit Changing Coats, Oil on Linen, 12 x 10 inches

CAROL G UZ M A N Carol Guzman has been living in Montana since 1999 after spending time in Colorado, New York City, and St. Louis, where she was born. Carol has been involved in art since the early 1970s and enjoys painting a variety of subjects including still life, landscapes, flowers, people, and wildlife. Recently, she has been focused on painting birds and small mammals. Seeing them in their natural world is what motivates her. Carol is the co-founder of landsnorkel.com with her husband, Clyde Aspevig. The website encourages people to spend time in nature by wandering and wondering with no destination in mind.

What artist inspires you? Why? I have many artists that are inspiring, some include artists like Nicolai Fechin and Emil Carlsen whose mastery of technique, choice of design, and interpretive power is apparent. I am also inspired by artists like Helene Schjerfbeck (Finnish) and William Nicholson (English) whose experimentation result in unique stylistic experiences. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

JE F F H A M Jeff Ham has been featured in American Art Collector, Western Art Collector, Sedona Magazine, and Southwest Art Magazine. As the Guest Artist at the 2013 NatureWorks Art Show & Sale in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he received the Award of Excellence. He has been juried into Sears Museum Invitational since 2010 and was awarded First and Second place ribbons. He has exhibited in Dana Gallery’s 2012 Icons of The West Show and was awarded Southwest Art Magazine’s Award for Excellence. He has exhibited in Western Visions® since 2011 and participated in the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival’s Quick Draw Art Sale and Auction since 2010. He has also exhibited at the Visions of Zion show at the St. George Art Museum. His work has been in numerous group and solo exhibitions, and he is represented by six galleries across the nation.

What artist inspires you? Why? Francis Bacon, because there is an honest unfiltered beauty to Bacon’s work. Whether one is attracted to or repulsed by his images, they take you on an emotional journey, and I admire the courage to reveal so much of the human being behind and inside those images. It is the unfiltered pieces of ourselves that we reveal in our art that people connect to; Bacon reminds me to strive for that in my own work. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

The Fish, Acrylic, 12 x 9.5 inches

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Caught, Bronze – Edition of 80, 7 x 8 x 5.5 inches

MA R K YA L E H A R R IS 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, the Hilton Hotel in downtown Columbus, Ohio, and the Open Air Museum in Ube, Japan.

What artist inspires you? Why? 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. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

DWAY NE H A RT Y 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. Dwayneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 artist inspires you? Why? The era of the American Renaissance particularly inspires me. With extraordinary technical facility grounded in the mastery and discipline of the past they redefined the American aesthetic. These artists, independent of genre, sought to broaden their contributions through the pursuit of identifiable and varying individual styles and conceptual approaches. This was an era that combined complete mastery of mediums in all of their applications and highly individual visions grounded in the universal aesthetics of studying nature and being able to draw, paint, and sculpt from life. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Lord of the Beartooth Mountains, Oil on Linen, 12 x 9 inches

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Hummingbird, Bronze â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Edition of 21, 7 x 13 x 5 inches

TON Y H O C H S T E T L ER 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 artist inspires you? Why? No single artist inspires me. I draw bits and pieces of inspiration from everything I see.

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On the Wing, Pastel on Mounted Paper, 6 x 12 inches

JE N N I FE R L . H O F F MAN 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.

What artist inspires you? Why? I am inspired by so many artists, it is hard to pick just one. Lately I have been enjoying looking at L. Birge Harrison—a Pennsylvania native like me. He was a master of subtle light and wonderful compositions. His moonlight pieces are beyond explanation.

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White Tails, Acrylic and Charcoal on Canvas, 12 x 24 inches

Mother & Child, Acrylic on Canvas, 24 x 12 inches

DO N N A H O W E L L -SIC KL ES 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 and Hall of Fame hung a retrospective of Howell-Sickles’ work in 2005 and in 2007 inducted her into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame for her artwork honoring the cowgirl. 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. Her work is represented in Wyoming by the Altamira Fine Art Gallery, in New Mexico by McLarry Fine Art, and in Texas by Davis & Blevins Gallery.

What artist inspires you? Why? Currently I find George Carlson’s painting just amazing. I enjoy his composition and the feel of the paint. Ernest Blumenschein, of the Taos Society of Artists, has such beautiful clear line use and again his use of space is admirable. William Morris’ work using artifacts for his inspiration is also visually exciting. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

Golden Light, Acrylic, 10 x 10 inches

TERRY I S A 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;magical moments in natureâ&#x20AC;? 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 artist inspires you? Why? Robert Bateman has always been my biggest inspiration because he has had the most influence on my career and he continues to push himself to create beautiful and meaningful art. In my studio I have a painting by Albert Bierstadt because I am inspired by his use of dramatic light and ability to create a mood in his paintings. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Reveille, Oil on Canvas, 9 x 12 inches

JULI E J E P P S E N 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 currently resides Spanish Fork, Utah.

What artist inspires you? Why? Carl Rungius, because of his bold colors and dramatic landscapes and the manipulation of paint to create texture on his wildlife.

How do you come up with an idea for a new piece of artwork? I go on an outdoor adventure and nature reveals new paintings. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

High Ground - Snow Leopard, Transparent Watercolour on Arches Paper, 10.63 x 15 inches

LAR S J O N S S O 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 artist inspires you? Why? Foremost Bruno Liljefors from Sweden (1860 – 1939). He was the first artist that painted wild birds and animals in the plein air tradition and with the focus of the individual animal. He did work in a landscape where I grew up and could relate to. He was also a very strong painter in the sense that he used colors... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Gotcher Back, Bronze (Clay Maquette Shown) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Edition of 5, 12 x 12 x 8 inches

T.D. K E L S E Y 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; 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.

What artist inspires you? Why? Bugatti, because his work always showed his passion for what he did.

How do you come up with an idea for a new piece of artwork? We are surrounded with ideas, 24/7. Sometimes they are just hard to see. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

Starlight Starbright, Schist Fieldstone/Slate Base, 6.5 x 18.75 x 7 inches

S TEVE KE S T R E L 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 and 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, Booth Western Art Museum, Leanin’ Tree Museum, and Brookgreen Gardens.

What artist inspires you? Why? Boris Gilbertson, my mentor from Santa Fe, New Mexico, because his imagination and technical skills were equally matched, and he was a “direct carver.”

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Sundance Valley, Oil on Linen Board, 9.5 x 15 inches

FR A N C O IS KO C H 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. He returned in 1998 and settled permanently in Tucson, Arizona, to paint the sublime landscape of the American West. He paints landscapes almost exclusively, imbuing them with deep emotion and expression, drawing viewers into the picture.

What artist inspires you? Why? Many artists inspire me: Rembrandt, Albert Bierstadt, Carl Rungius. They were all masters of light and atmosphere.

How do you come up with an idea for a new piece of artwork? Ideas develop through observing nature, and inspiration comes through perspiration. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

Norman, Mixed Media on Panel, Resin Coated, 24 x 24 inches Watson, Mixed Media on Panel, Resin Coated, 48 x 36 inches

KOLLA BS Luis Garcia-Nerey and Anke Schofield, Kollab artists, 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 environment. The pair split their creative time traveling between studios in both Miami, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia, in order to create their wondrous pieces.

What's the best advice you've ever received as an artist? Paint in the moment.

Do you work from life, from photographs, or from imagination? All of the above.

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CR A I G KO S A K Craig Kosak is inspired by a lifetime of visits to the national parks in the western United States. A Northwest-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 artist inspires you? Why? My primary influence is N.C. Wyeth. His bold compositions, iconic figures, and compelling narrative have provided guidance for my work from the beginning. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Allies, Oil on Canvas, 14 x 9 inches

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Quiet Passages, Oil on Linen, 10 x 12 inches

S H A N N A KUN Z Shanna Kunzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s painted landscapes are 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 her, she paints 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. Shanna has been featured in fine art magazines, galleries, shows, and her works are collected internationally.

What artist inspires you? Why? At the present moment, it would be John Henry Twachtman. I love his use of limited value ranges and temperature changes to create mood. The texture and brushwork in his work crosses over from thin to thick and back to thin again with a seamless rhythm.

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A Peanut, Oil, 6.75 x 11 inches

LAN EY Laney is a fourth-generation native of the Rocky Mountains and received a bachelor’s degree 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 Art®. She is a signature member of the Society of Animal Artists and exhibits regularly in Art and the Animal.

What artist inspires you? Why? Inspiration for all my paintings comes from nature. Because I live in a remote wild area, the immediate area around my studio provides many ideas for paintings.

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Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Do Lunch, Oil on Panel, 9 x 12 inches

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Laurie J. Lee paints in oils and watercolors. Her subjects usually involve figures, wildlife, and Western themes that are obtained by helping with cattle drives, attending brandings, and living life in the scenic West. She and her husband, Bryan, live in Powell, 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 2012 Best of Show Award sponsored by Western Art Collector magazine. She won the 2012 Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show & Saleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Purchase Award sponsored by Coleco Industries and the Limited Edition Print for the 2013 show. Her work has been featured on the cover of Southwest Art, Art of the West, Western Horseman, and Rocky Mountain Rider. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

What artist inspires you? Why? Morgan Weistling, Dennis Doheny, Tucker Smith, and Daniel Smith are a few out of many whose work I respect and enjoy.

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Lakota Holy Man, Oil on Canvas Board, 12 x 16 inches

Z.S. LI AN G Z.S. Liang was born in China and raised in a family of artists. He received his great inspiration while studying and painting the Wampanoag Indian culture in Plymouth, Massachusetts, after which he focused his painting primarily on Native American Indian cultures and their traditional ways of life. He has received the Purchase Award in 2011 and the David P. Usher Patronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Award in 2009 at the Masters of the American West Fine Art Exhibition & Sale; and the President's Award of Excellence at the 2005 Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibition. His works are in the permanent collections of Autry National Center, West Point Museum, and Harvard University. He is represented by Trailside Galleries.

What artist inspires you? Why? There are many great artists who inspire me. Sorolla is one of them. I love the painterly quality and the luminosity in his work.

How do you come up with an idea for a new piece of artwork? I read and studied the stories and photos of Black Elk... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

Cometh the North Wind, Bronze â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Edition of 15, 21 x 26 x 9 inches

RICH A R D LO F F L ER 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 artist inspires you? Why? There have been many artists in both present and past history that have accomplished great and wonderful works and have completed masterful creations. So I say as they all were ... grounded in all facets of technical ability and married to hard work. These are the artists I admire. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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DAVI D M A N N 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 artist inspires you? Why? J. C. Leyendecker—whenever I want to enjoy beautifully crafted images, I look at Leyendecker’s images. He understands form and pattern so well that he can play with it and push it and pull it with bold stroked-out paint till he has made something that would be common so inviting and interesting that you cannot resist it. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Feathers and Bone, Oil, 10 x 8 inches

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The Rebel Angels, Bronze â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Edition of 20, 20 x 20 x 8 inches

WALTER M AT IA 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 ArtÂŽ exhibitions. Collections and commissions include the National Museum of Wildlife Art; Gilcrease Museum; Wichita Botanical Gardens; Blair House, the official 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 two Labradors.

What artist inspires you? Why? I always learn from the work of George Carlson and Steve Kestral. They show a maturity of observation and surety of technique.

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Yampa Valley Campsite, Watercolor on Paper, 10 x 30 inches

Quien Sabe Ranch, Watercolor, 7 x 14 inches

WI LLI AM M AT T HEW S 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.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an artist? “Get up and work all day.” – Andrew Wyeth

Do you work from life, from photography, or from imagination? I use all three all the time. I use anything that sparks imagination. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

A Good Day, Oil on Belgian Linen, 9 x 12 inches

TIM O TH Y DAV ID MAYH EW 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. Timothy has been featured in Western Art and Architecture, Gray’s Sporting Journal, and the March 2013 issue of Southwest Art. 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 artist inspires you? Why? I am sometimes accused of being about 500 years behind the times, but then, that is a good thing. I have long been inspired by Leonardo da Vinci and have spent a lot of time reading about his life and studying his artwork. Artistically, he was an innovator, and he is credited with being the first of many Renaissance artists... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Side by Side, Oil on Linen Panel, 9 x 12 inches

K RY S TII M E L A I N 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 United States from Australia. Krystii regularly exhibits in 10 of the best museum shows including Masters of the American West, Quest for the West® Art Show and Sale, and Birds in Art®, and is represented by Mountain Trails Gallery and others. Her paintings are held in many private and public collections, including the Booth Western Art Museum. Numerous awards, magazine features, and inclusion in three art books also attest to the exceptional quality of Krystii’s work.

What artist inspires you? Why? Many artists inspire me. It may be one artist’s brushstrokes, the color combinations of another, a composition or a gesture that sparks a new idea. All these things gathered together inspire me to strive for something new in each painting.

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September Rowdies, Graphite, 7 x 15 inches

TERRY M IL L E R 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 artist in 1990. He has traveled extensively in Africa, Canada, and the United States in search of the reference material that enables him to portray his personal field experiences in shades of black, white, and grey. Through sketching, photography, and simple observation, he creates studio works that have won numerous awards and are included in museum, corporate, and private collections around the globe. He will be honored in the fall of 2013 as “Master Wildlife Artist” at the opening of the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum’s Birds in Art® exhibition.

What artist inspires you? Why? I find I am constantly being inspired through “discovery” of artists from previous decades whom I have never known of or been familiar with prior to stumbling upon one or two of their works in a book or online. My most recent “discovery” was Frits Thaulow, a wonderful late 19th century Norwegian impressionist painter... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Night Talker, Oil on Linen, 12 x 9 inches

Great Grey, Oil on Linen, 30 x 20 inches

JAM ES M O R G A N James Morganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ever-changing moods.

What artist inspires you? Why? The artist that inspires me most is the ultimate artist, Mother Nature. Beyond that the list is a long one, to name a fewâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Zorn, Levitan, Rungius, Kuhn, Sorolla, Sargent, and Bugatti.

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Cubby, Bronze – Edition of 30, 3.25 x 5 x 3.25 inches

JOHN M O RT E N S E N John Mortensen has created over 200 bronze sculptures during the past 40 years. His bronze work depicts wildlife, equestrian, Southwest Indian, and historical subjects. Over 30 life-size works have been completed to date. Subjects include 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, a bison for Evanston, Wyoming, and a large smiling pig and bee skep. Mortensen’s 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 created for a location deep in the woods of the Tetons inspired the book.

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What artist inspires you? Why? Four artists have inspired me most: Cyrus Dallin, Solon and Gutzon Borglum, and Allan Houser. They each have the unique ability to engage the viewer with the inner spirit of their subject.

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Dos Amigas, Pencil, 9 x 12.5 inches

BR ENDA M UR P H Y Brenda Murphy’s love for the West is evident in her sensitively rendered drawings of horses, cowboys, and ranch life. She’s a multi-award winning artist who achieved a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Texas at Arlington then worked for years in graphic design and illustration. From this foundation she moved on to establish a career in fine art, exhibiting in Trailside Galleries, Settlers West Gallery, and Texas Art Gallery. Brenda has received numerous accolades for her artwork including the 2005 Patron’s Choice Award at Western Visions®, and the 2008 Patron’s Choice Award at the National Cowgirl Museum’s Heart of the West Show and Sale. She has been featured in Art of the West, Southwest Art, and Western Horseman magazines.

What artist inspires you? Why? I have a tough time pinning down one artist. Charlie Russell and Frederic Remington have inspired me since I was a little girl, and that inspiration remains with me today. Their paintings, drawings, and sculptures weave wonderful and honest stories of life and events in the West. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

ROC K N E WC O M B 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. Newcomb has participated in Prix de West, Quest for the West速 Art Show and Sale, Buffalo Bill Art Show and 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 artist inspires you? Why? Mort Solberg inspires me with his great attitude, helpfulness, friendliness, and constant searching for different ways to present his art. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Onion Skin, Acrylic, 12 x 9 inches

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Willow Ptarmigan, Oil on Linen, 10 x 12 inches

RA LP H O BE R G 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. In 2012, he received the Trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Purchase Award at Western VisionsÂŽ, and the Western Heritage Purchase Award from the Montana Historical Society. He has also been honored with the 1988 William E. Weiss Award at the Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale. He has exhibited at Masters of the American West and Prix de West, and his memberships include the Northwest Rendezvous Group, Society of Animal Artists, and Plein Air Painters of America.

What artist inspires you? Why? Carl Rungius, because he truly knew wildlife and wilderness from first hand experience. He understood animal behavior as well as anatomy from his years of hunting and knew the wilderness colors and values from his many on-the-spot landscape studies in the wilds of the Wind Rivers and the Canadian Rockies. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

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On Thin Ice, Bronze – Edition of 100, 2 x 5 x 7 inches

DAN O S T E R M IL L ER 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 artist inspires you? Why? N.C. Wyeth for his brilliant design.

How do you come up with an idea for a new piece of artwork? By putting myself with my subject matter.

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Moondancer, Charred Wood, Pastel, 36 x 24 inches

RICH A R D PA I N T ER 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 United States 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 reempower nature by placing the viewer in the position of being the prey.

What artist inspires you? Why? There have been so many but if I have to pick one in the field of wildlife it would be Robert Bateman. I had admired Mr. Bateman’s work since I was a child and got to meet him last September at the Birds in Art® exhibit at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum and found him to be very friendly, open, and engaging... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

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Lion Family, Oil, 9 x 12 inches

DI N O PA R AVA N 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 does not 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 Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Purchase Award in 2007. He has many works in museums and corporate collections, both in the United States and abroad.

What artist inspires you? Why? I admire and am inspired by a few artists, not only one in particular.

How do you come up with an idea for a new piece of artwork? I have traveled extensively for many years and always find exciting ideas and subjects to paint. My favorite though is wildlife. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Evening at the Pond, Oil, 8 x 10 inches

DE B O R A H PA R IS Deborah Paris is an American landscape painter. Her moody, tonal paintings reflect an intense, intuitive connection to the natural world. She has been featured in American Artist, Southwest Art, and The Pastel Journal. In December 2004, she was named an Artist to Watch by Southwest Art. Her work has been shown at the Laguna Art Museum, The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and Gilcrease Museum. Her work is based on a foundation of intense, close observation, drawing, memory, and imagination. She uses indirect painting techniques such as glazing, scumbling, and velaturas to produce luminous works full of mystery and mood.

What artist inspires you? Why? I am inspired by 19th century landscape paintersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Constable, Corot, Shishkin, Levitanâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to name a few. However, my primary artistic inspirations are the 19th century American Tonalist artists, and George Inness, in particular.

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Field Day, Oil, 9 x 12 inches

A N DR EW P E T E R S 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. Andrew began his career in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and has painted and lived throughout the West for the past 30 years. The Prix de West Invitational and Masters of the American West are among his annual exhibitions. His annual horse-packing 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 Wood River Fine Arts.

What artist inspires you? Why? Isaac Levitanâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the 19th century Russian impressionist sought ordinary scenes in the landscapes nearby and painted them with unselfconscious fluidity from life. He did not embellish or romanticize these carefully observed thoughtful paintings.

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RO B ERT P E T E R S Robert Peters’ career as a professional artist has spanned more than 30 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® Art Show and Sale. 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.

What artist inspires you? Why? French academic realist Jean-Léon Gérôme. When I was eight or nine years old I encountered his work “Pollice Verso (Thumbs Down)” at the Phoenix Art Museum, and it left a lifelong impression on me. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Autumn, Oil on Linen, 12 x 9 inches

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A MY P O O R Amy Poorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Amyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work evokes an intimately personal love of the natural world. In 1994, Amy 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 artist inspires you? Why? Having a solid foundation in watercolor early in my career greatly attracted me to the works of the great watercolor artist, Winslow Homer. His composition and use of medium always allowed for great flow and movement within his work as well as the overwhelming sense of mood which he created. I feel that being able to show... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Summertime, Oil, 12 x 9 inches

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Hoback Crossing, Oil, 10 x 16 inches

CHA D P O P P L E T ON Chad Poppleton is a resident of Cache Valley, Utah. His interest in art began on his family ranch, working with the animals and learning about their attitudes and behaviors. Poppletonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father was an artist and taught him how to draw and to look at things with an artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 artist inspires you? Why? Many, I am most fond of Rungius, Kuhn. Reynolds, Zorn, Kuhnert, Emile, Carlson, etc., as everyone else is, but I have found each one has something uniquely their own to be appreciated, be it composition, gesture, value, chroma, and soul.

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Hillside Homestead, Oil, 12 x 24 inches

HOWA R D P O S T 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.

What artist inspires you? Why? George Carlson—he is continually trying to expand his vision and imagery.

How do you come up with an idea for a new piece of artwork? I try to respond to the imagery I see without a preconceived notion. That way, even old subject matter can be new and exciting. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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JOHN P O T T E R John Potter is originally from northern Wisconsin and was raised there with a deep, abiding love for the natural world. After graduating from Utah State University with degrees in painting and illustration, he enjoyed an award-winning career as an illustrator 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 best submission in the category of artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sketches. He has exhibited widely throughout the United States and abroad, still finding his favorite subjects in the wildlife and scenery of the West.

What artist inspires you? Why? All of them. Very many of the artists in this show have not only inspired me, but have also unselfishly taken the time to share their knowledge, wisdom, or when necessary, a well-aimed smack upside the head (Ralph Oberg). But, one way or another, every artist whose work I have had the opportunity to see has influenced me...

Our Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Love, Oil on Linen, 14 x 11 inches

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M.C. P O U L S E N M.C. Poulsenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 artist inspires you? Why? Carl Bloch. I attended an exhibit at BYU of his large works of art. I was always attracted to the old-world, European feel of his paintings but when I saw them in real life, larger than life, they took my breath away. That exhibit has inspired my painting ever since. He was a master! Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Little Sioux, Oil on Board, 12 x 9 inches

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Something to Crow About, Oil, 9 x 12 inches

JULI O P R O 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 ArtÂŽ 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 Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gold Medal Show.

What artist inspires you? Why? Bob Kuhn, because his work is edited to include only the essential forms. His compositions include abstract shapes that are a delight to study.

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Nest Above, Watercolor, 14.25 x 23.75 inches

THO M A S Q UIN N Thomas Quinn is renowned for his stunning watercolors of birds and animals of northern California. Although his work lies within the realm of realism, true hallmarks of his aesthetic are subtlety, elegance, and nuance. His distinctive style is characterized by a masterful use of composition, space, and color along with a virtuoso technique. Quinn grew up in Marin County, north of San Francisco where he developed a familiarity with the animals, birds, and plants on childhood jaunts through the marshes and arroyos near his home. Quinn has exhibited widely throughout the United States. He is a regular participant in the annual Birds in Art速 at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum where he was selected as 1998 Master Wildlife Artist of the Year.

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What artist inspires you? Why? Today it is James McNeill Whistler who appreciated negative space and painted with a dashing brush and audacity.

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DO N R A M BA D T Don Rambadt began sculpting part time while working to establish a full-service sculpture foundry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He earned his bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in sculpture in 1995. In 1997, Don 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-of-a-kind bird sculptures have found their way into 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 artist inspires you? Why? I think the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind is always open for inspiration, and personally I seem to find it everywhere. My primary goal as an artist is to continually push myself to grow and explore new ideas, but not at the expense of the aesthetic I have spent the past 20 years refining. I think it can be summed up as curiosity. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Chickadee, Welded Bronze and Sterling Silver, 12 x 13 x 4 inches

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DIA N A R E U T E R-T W INING 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 artist inspires you? Why? I would have to say Edgar Degas if I had to choose one artist. I am inspired by the way he draws and his use of perspective to engage the viewer. For him it was about recording the moment through line and mass. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Mandarin Wall Art, Bas Relief/Resin - Edition of 9, 36.5 x 21.5 x 6 inches

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BIL L R IC E 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 artist inspires you? Why? One artist that I have always been inspired by is Lynn Bogue Hunt. His use of color has been very appealing窶馬ot so much realistic as just beautiful harmonies and good use of color value. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Rufous Hummingbird Sculpture with Scarlet Gilla Branch, Basswood, Copper, and Oil Paint, 13 x 5 x 5 inches

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Fall’s First Snowfall, Oil on Linen, 10 x 8 inches

LE E C A R L M A N R I D D EL L Lee Carlman Riddell has always loved drawing, painting, and outdoor adventures. For 23 years she and her husband, photographer Ed Riddell, marketed outdoor adventure and tourism businesses from all over the country. Lee designed coffee table books for national park publishers, photographers, and painters. On 300mile canoe trips in Canada’s Northwest Territories, her jobs were bartender and journalist, recording the days’ events, and painting watercolors. Now, setting up her paints begins a time of concentration on shapes, textures, and colors in the landscape she loves.

What artist inspires you? Why? Two artists inspire me equally. Georgia O’Keeffe inspires me because she believed in herself, she was confident, and her originality shows in every painting she shared with the world. I am inspired by how she lived her life as well as how she painted. She and her husband, photographer... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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George, Ink and Oil on Canvas, 12 x 9 inches Rudy, Ink and Oil on Canvas, 20 x 20 inches

AMY RINGHOLZ 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,” Amy 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 artist inspires you? Why? I am always looking for something fresh and loose and raw in the art world. A masterful painting can take a very long time, but sometimes in those hours, a piece can be reworked to death. While I appreciate the patience and dedication of meticulous work, I believe that true genius lies in the line that never needs to be touched again... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

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Soul of the Blackbird, Oil and Encaustic on Wood, 9.75 x 9.75 inches The Water’s Edge-Bison With Ruddy Ducks, Oil on Canvas, 48 x 48 inches

MA RY R O B E R S O N 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.”

What artist inspires you? Why? Many artists inspire me, but in the nano second after reading this question, Edward Curtis came to mind, and as in all creative matters, it is not up to me to question why one particular artist stands out among the many on any given day. My response may change tomorrow. The reason why Edward Curtis comes to mind... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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One for the Wall Oil on Linen, 9 x 12 inches

One for the Wall, Oil on Linen, 9 x 12 inches

G A RY LYN N R O BERT S 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 of how a horse will behave with riders.

What artist inspires you? Why? My father, Joe Rader Roberts, has always been very inspirational to me. He was able to paint with so much expression and draw his audience completely into each work that he created. His ability to touch the viewer’s soul and capture the essence of his subject matter was truly a God-given gift. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

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LINDA T UM A R O B ERT SON 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 the Collectors Reserve held at Gilcrease Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

What artist inspires you? Why? Artists that can draw me into their paintings by capturing my emotions are the ones that inspire me. Looking at their work gives me a thrill and a respect. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Afternoon Sun, Oil, 12 x 9 inches

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BART R U LO 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 awardwinning 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 artist inspires you? Why? I am inspired by so many other artists that it is hard to pick one. I admire great composition, fresh ideas, and a painterly style. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Trumpeter Swans, Acrylic, 12 x 9 inches

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Berries in the Snow, Bronze – Edition of 35, 12 x 12 x 6 inches,

S H ER RY S A L A R I -SAND ER Sherry Salari-Sander resides in Montana surrounded by abundant wildlife. She draws inspiration from animals there as well as from extensive travel ranging from the Alaskan bush to the African plains. Recent awards include First Place in threedimensional art at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum’s Cowgirl Up!, Artists Choice Award at the 2012 Briscoe Museum’s Night of the Artist Show, and Gold Medal at the 2012 Allied Artists of American 99th Annual Exhibition. In 2012, the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum purchased “Berries in the Snow” for its permanent collection. 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.”

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What artist inspires you? Why? As a sculptor, one would think I would be more influenced by another threedimensional artist, but I find inspiration from many painters and designers as well. Among a long list of those I admire are: Kandinsky, Matisse, Chagall, and most certainly I have to include, the creative genius of the African natives... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Tranquility, Oil, 12 x 12 inches

JAR ED S A N DE R S 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 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 artist inspires you? Why? I am inspired by the works of so many artists including Ron Kingswood, Forrest Moses, Fritz Sholder, Wolf Kahn, John Gibson, and Russell Chatham, to name a few. I like artists that have their own voice.

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Shoreline Wanderer, Oil on Linen, 24 x 30 inches

BIL L S AW C Z U K 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 self-employed 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.

What artist inspires you? Why? Frank Tenney Johnson for his beautiful nocturnes, W. H. D. Koerner for his wonderful compositions and strong use of good color, C. M. Russell for dedicating himself to improving his art and then doing it, and my good friend Greg McHuron for constantly and steadfastly working at his craft. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Evening Veil, Oil, 9 x 12 inches

G R EG SC H E I B E L 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.

What artist inspires you? Why? There are many. I think any artist, past or present, whose work I admire is an inspiration.

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Beside the Termite Mound, Oil on Canvas, 20 x 45 inches

Young Zebra, Colored Pencil, 9 x 12 inches

LIN DS AY SC O T T 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 artist inspires you? Why? I am inspired by so many artists, probably the most consistent is Wilhelm Kuhnert. I managed to get a copy of “Im Lande meiner Modelle” (In the Land of My Models, 1918) which has some wonderful black and white images in it, that are a constant source of inspiration for their bold compositions, fluid handling of line... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Branching Out, Bronze – Edition of 100, 5 x 10 x 6 inches

Doughboys, Bronze – Edition of 75, 12 x 10 x 6 inches

S A N DY SC O T T 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, Society of Animal Artists, and American Artists Professional League, as well as a gold medal for sculpture from the National Academy of Western Art. She is an elected member of the National Sculpture Society and Society of Animal Artists.

What artist inspires you? Why? The French animalier, Antoine-Louis Barye, has influenced my work more than any other artist. I studied art history at Kansas City Art Institute and sculptors from the past— going back to the Greeks and before—are of interest to me. Barye worked from his pencil drawings which is a technique I have used for many years when modeling in clay. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

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The Bather, Oil on Board, 9 x 12 inches

RO B ERT S E A B E C K 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 artist inspires you? Why? I find the work of Ray Harris-Ching very exciting with his use of drawing, space, color, detail, and design.

How do you come up with an idea for a new piece of artwork? I love to paint and draw so everywhere I go I see images to paint... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Adventure Bound, Bronze â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Edition of 150, 6 x 5.5 x 3 inches Big Itch, Bronze â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Edition of 24, 36 x 16 x 15 inches

TIM S H IN A B A R G ER 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 Red Smith Award from the National Museum of Wildlife Art.

What artist inspires you? Why? It is really hard to narrow it down to just one artist. It really boils down to a similar approach to their work ... Carl Rungius, John Singer Sargent, Rembrandt Bugatti, and Paul Troubetzkoy come to mind, but there are many others. All of them have a similar way of using a naturalistic, impressionistic style. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

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Admiring Bonheur’s ‘Ploughing in Nivernais’, Opaque Watercolor, 2.5 x 4.5 inches

RACH EL L E S I E G R IST 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. “Exquisite Miniatures,” an ongoing touring museum exhibition of 50 of Rachelle and her husband’s paintings, premiered at the R.W. Norton Art Gallery in 2010. The tour encompasses 14 different venues through 2014.

What artist inspires you? Why? I must say that I admire several of the old masters Jan van Eyck, Leonardo da Vinci, Hans Holbein and Peter Paul Rubens, as well as many other Renaissance, Flemish, and Dutch painters. They were indeed true masters of their medium, putting much planning, thought, and time into creating works that have amazed... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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The Fisherman, Oil, 24 x 32 inches

KY LE S I M S Kyle Sims was born and raised just outside of Cheyenne, Wyoming. He received his bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 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. In 2013, he was awarded the Bob Kuhn Wildlife Award, sponsored by Carl and Rosella Thorne, from the Autry National Center. His work is represented by Trailside Galleries.

What artist inspires you? Why? There are too many to list, and I do not want to emphasize one over another by only listing a few. I just love a good painting that makes me feel and has sound fundamentals (drawing, color, composition, etc.).

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Best Friends, Oil, 12 x 16 inches

MI A N S IT U Mian Situ was born in southern China and earned Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees at the prestigious Guangzhou Institute of Fine Art and then worked for six years as an art instructor. He lived in Canada for 10 years before immigrating to the United States in 1998. Since his induction into the Masters of the American West Fine Art Exhibition and Sale in 2002, he has been presented with every level of recognition provided through this organization. He continues to paint images of his native rural China, as well as the American Chinese experience in the development of the American West. He is represented by Situ Gallery in Laguna Beach, California, and Trailside Galleries in Jackson Hole and Scottsdale.

What artist inspires you? Why? Rembrandt is always my most admired artist. The way he used light is so dramatic that even the space in the shadow is full of life. I also like the Russian artist Ilya Repin. His spectacular composition and the emotional stories touch my heart deeply.

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Hitching a Ride, Acrylic, 14 x 28 inches

Cast Shadows, Acrylic, 7 x 14 inches

A DA M S M I T H Adam Smith was born in Medina, Minnesota, and raised in Bozeman, Montana. He has spent 29 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 artist inspires you? Why? It is a bit difficult to narrow it down to one artist when I am inspired by so many. Bob Kuhn did an amazing job capturing an animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attitude and movement. It can be tough coming up with an interesting composition, and Kuhn always had something to say with each piece. Carl Rungius is also on the top of my list... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

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Shady Creek, Oil on Linen, 9 x 12 inches

BR ETT JA M E S S MIT 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.

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What artist inspires you? Why? Joaquin Sorolla, because he exemplified all the attributes of a great figurative artist. His abilities with color, composition, and painting are unmatched.

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Summer Sage, Acrylic, 14 x 28 inches

Arctic Awakening, Acrylic, 7 x 14 inches

DANI EL S M IT H Daniel Smith was born in Minnesota and now resides in Bozeman, Montana. One of the most rewarding and inspiring elements of his work is the fieldwork. It is the genesis of all of his paintings. He is passionate about his subjects and travels frequently seeking artistic inspiration. Daniel has won numerous awards from several museums including the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, the Eiteljorg Museum, and the Autry National Center. He was the featured artist of the 2011 Western Visions® and received the 2011 and 2009 People’s Choice Award at the National Museum of Wildlife Art.

What artist inspires you? Why? Early in my career Robert Bateman was an influence due to his realistic style and masterful compositions. Recently Bob Kuhn’s work has inspired me due to his ability to capture an animal’s personality with unique postures.

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Prime Time Study, Oil, 12 x 16 inches

TU C K ER S M I T H 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 United States 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.

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What artist inspires you? Why? So many artists have inspired me that it would be impossible to list them all. The ones that come to mind come from the same time period—the late 1800s and early 1900s. Artists like John Singer Sargent (1856 – 1925); Carl Rungius (1869 – 1959); Frank Tenney Johnson (1874 – 1939); Spanish painter... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Safe Haven, Acrylic, 9 x 12 inches

MO RTE N E . S O L B ER G Morten E. Solbergâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work has taken top awards in many of the exhibitions he has entered, including the Robert Kuhn Award from the National Museum of Wildlife Art as well as other honors from exhibitions held by 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, and the Dunnegan Gallery of Art, as well as included in many private and public collections.

What artist inspires you? Why? There are many artists that have inspired me. The most celebrated being Andrew Wyethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s watercolors, and every time I go on Facebook, I find another artist that inspires me for one reason or another.

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Snowing in the Park, Oil on Board, 12 x 12 inches

LIN DA S T. C L A I R 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 Southwest Art, American Art Collector, and Western Art Collector. She was one of 60 American artists to have her work tour Beijing, China, Istanbul, Turkey, and Seoul, South Korea, in the fall of 2012. Her work is in the permanent collection of the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum.

What artist inspires you? Why? I have so many artists that inspire me, and it continues to change. I love Vincent van Gogh for his courageousness, Wolf Kahn for his color, and Dan McCaw for his vision. Currently, Mark Eberhard is one of my favorites for his compositions. They are remarkable. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Secrets of the Forest, Oil on Board, 9 x 12 inches

LE E S TR O N C E K 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 outdoorrelated 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速 exhibitions, and won Best in Show at the 1995 C.M. Russell Auction. He resides in Bozeman, Montana.

What artist inspires you? Why? I cannot say that any one artist has influenced me overwhelmingly, but the groups of artists that I like to believe have inspired me the most are the late 19th and early-20th century American impressionists and the great American illustrators who worked from the late 19th through the mid-20th centuries. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

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MA RK S U S IN N O 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 Byron. 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 Riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s smallmouth bass fishery, he eventually moved to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where he now resides with his wife, Roxanne. He is a member of American Mensa, and he is a signature member of the Society of Animal Artists.

What artist inspires you? Why? As a painter of fish, I worship at the altar of Stanley Meltzoff. But in terms of using color to construct the illusion of space on a twodimensional surface, I believe I owe more to Henri Matisse, even though my paintings look nothing like his. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Textures of Fall, Oil on Canvas, 9 x 12 inches

CAROL S WIN N E Y Carol Swinney paints with a palette knife instead of a brush, not only for the heavy paint textures and uniqueness of the tool, but for the depth that is created in her landscapes. She has won numerous awards and honors for her work, as well as exhibited in 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, International Artist, The Artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Magazine, and Art Talk. Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work is in the permanent collection of Grand Teton National Park, The Amerind Foundation and Art Museum, and the Wyoming State Capitol buildings.

What artist inspires you? Why? Besides two men who mentored me for over 30 years, Greg McHuron and Bill Freeman, I am inspired by Carl Rungius and Bob Kuhn among other great impressionist landscape painters.

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Evening Cast, Oil, 24 x 36 inches

Fishing Camp, Oil, 8 x 14 inches

TIM TAN N E R 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 artist inspires you? Why? I am perhaps most influenced by Philip Goodwin in the art that I create. As far as I am concerned, he was the master at the genre that I so love—that of early sporting illustrators. Next to him, I would have to say that I have been most influenced by Bob Kuhn, Ken Carlson, and Howard Terpning. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Moose, Oil on Board, 9 x 12 inches

LE S TH O M A 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 artâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The figures, landscapes, or animals depicted in my paintings are to be understood as pretexts for the creation of the paintings themselves,â&#x20AC;? he said.

What artist inspires you? Why? Diego Velazquez is likely the artist I find most inspiring. I greatly appreciate his ability to use a variety of paint application; everything from stains, smears, delicate blending, and impasto. Wonderful variety.

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RICH A R D D . T H OMAS 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 artist inspires you? Why? A blend of Sargent, Rembrandt, Rockwell, Terpning, and Schmid—for their intense approach and research apparent in their work as contained in their drawing, the many colors within the color, mastery of composition, and an immediate sense of impact the viewer experiences as something several notches above the rest. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Shoshone Warrior, Oil on Panel, 9 x 12 inches

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JOS HUA T O BE Y Joshua Tobey ’s bronze wildlife sculptures bring a distinct character and voice to the Western art scene. His impressionistic renderings of a stretching moose, a swooping eagle, or a dancing bear evoke emotional reactions from viewers. “I hope that everyone recognizes a part of themselves in my work,” said Joshua. His work ranges in size from miniature to monumental. His sculpture is collected internationally and is in private, public, and museum collections throughout the country. Joshua’s original patinas and whimsical approach keep his work in high demand. With representation in multiple Western galleries, his talent and reputation for creative and contemporary sculpture continues to grow.

What artist inspires you? Why? Many artists inspire me but two stand out in different mediums that are exceptional. Greg Beecham is a second-generation artist like myself. I admire him for working in and mastering the same medium as his father. Carol Gold’s sculpture is inspiring because of the high level of craftsmanship, and her style is truly unique. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Big Dog, Bronze – Edition of 50, 8 x 4.75 x 12 inches

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REB EC C A T O BE Y Rebecca Tobey began collaborating with her late husband, Gene, In 1987, creating brightly colored ceramic and bronze sculptures. After Gene’s death from leukemia in 2006, Rebecca has continued to create art evocative of the work for which she and Gene were known. “I’m a painter at heart,” she says, “and creating a painting or a drawing on the surface of a sculpture is such a delight for me.” Rebecca admires all aboriginal and tribal art from the sophisticated simplicity of petroglyphs and pictographs indigenous to the Southwest to the art of South America, Polynesia, and Africa. Rebecca continues the work she and Gene began in her studio in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and she administers the scholarship fund that she created in Gene’s memory.

What artist inspires you? Why? I love the work of J.M.W. Turner and his use of light and drama. I find that same use of light in the marble sculptures of Rodin. Likewise, the transparency and honesty of Andrew Wyeth inspires me to keep drawing. I also visit the Pre-Raphaelite collection of paintings in the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery in England... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Teton, Bronze – Edition of 150, 5 x 5 x 1.5 inches

Resting Zebras, Watercolor on Paper, 9 x 12 inches

GUNNAR TRYGGMO Gunnar Tryggmo was born in 1969 in Sweden. He has been drawing and painting since an early age. The forestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Sundsgardens 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 artist inspires you? Why? Anders Zorn has always been a great inspiration for me mostly for his stunning technique. He was capable of anything in any medium. Lately, I have discovered Bob Kuhnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fascinating art.

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Warm Springs, Oil on Linen, 9 x 12 inches

One Nest, Oil on Linen, 24 x 30 inches

KATH RY N M A P E S T U R NER Kathryn Mapes Turner’s artwork has unfolded from the mountain valley of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. From her family home at the Triangle X Ranch, Kathryn’s consciousness of the natural world began. The happy synergy of a receptive spirit and a place of great beauty set her course. She began studying art in her teens from noted Jackson Hole painters. Her studies include the Corcoran College of Art and Design in Washington, D.C., a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame, and a master’s 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 contemplations of the beauty she finds in the natural world.

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What artist inspires you? Why? The tonalist painters have been a huge influence on my most recent work. I feel that artists like Thomas Dewing, Dwight William Tryon, and John Henry Twatchman create images that transmit a great deal of emotion. They paint what the eye cannot see, but the heart can feel. I am, in turn, inspired to paint images that can express... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

Sockeye Dreams, Wall Plaque â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Edition of 50, 6 x 4.5 x 3 inches

K ENT UL L B E R G 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 dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 artist inspires you? Why? Sculptor Rembrant Bugatti and painters Bob Kuhn and George Carlson, because all approach their art in a unique personal way which I dream to emulate.

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Moonlight Stroll, Oil, 14 x 11 inches

DU S TI N VA N W E C H EL Dustin Van Wechel left a successful eight-year 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 earned numerous distinctions, including the 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 Artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Magazine, The Pastel Journal, and Drawing.

What artist inspires you? Why? The list of artists that inspire me is long and varied. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not one particular artist that I would say inspires me the most, but I do have my favorites.

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Vhay’s 2012 piece

S EP TEM B E R V H 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 artist inspires you? Why? I am inspired by anything of beauty from a bowl of raspberries to the Grand Teton Mountain range. Beauty comes in all shapes, sizes, and places, and is everywhere.

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Antelope Near Zion, Oil, 12 x 12 inches

DAVE WA DE Dave Wade has always had a love for wildlife from birds to buffalo from a young age. Growing up hunting and studying wildlife in Utah and Wyoming, he developed the knowledge for accurately painting animals in their natural settings. Dave recently moved from the mountains of Wyoming to the red rock country of southern Utah. Living 20 minutes from Zion National Park, he is now hiking and photographing desert animals to add to his list of wildlife he loves to paint. With new technology emerging every year, he is able to capture the animal in the pose he wants by taking hundreds of photos in a single photo shoot. Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s studio is always open to visitors and those interested in art and wildlife.

What artist inspires you? Why? Ken Carlsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paintings inspire me every time I see a new piece or look through the images in his books. I admire his accuracy with anatomy as well as accuracy in the landscape settings he chooses for his subjects. His paintings are always new, different, and exciting to see. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Mara Masters, Bronze â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Edition of 8, 15.5 x 7 x 10.75 inches

BART WA LT E 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 artist inspires you? Why? For many people the name Bugatti conjures images of elegant cars designed by Ettore Bugatti, yet for me the name brings to mind the soulful and insightful sculptures created by his brother, Rembrandt. These sculptures inspire me due to a clarity and veracity which is wonderful to behold. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {PA I N T E R S & S C U L P TO R S}

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Petite Fox, Oil, 10 x 10 inches

S A R A H JA N E WE B B ER Sarah Jane Webber is a Western artist specializing in oils of domestic animals and wildlife. She is known for her unique, modeled brushwork, playful compositions, color harmony and sensitive attention to the soul of the animal. She has participated in many important shows, including Cowgirl Up!, Masters of the American West, Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, Mountain Oyster Club, Clymer Museum Auction, Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival Quick Draw and Settlers West American Miniatures. She shows her work in galleries from coast to coast and teaches workshops as well. Her work has appeared in Southwest Art, Cowboys & Indians, and Western Art Collector.

What artist inspires you? Why? I am a huge fan of the deceased Western artist W. R. Leigh. I recently saw some rare paintings by him here in Arizona and the hot color, contrast, mood, and amazing draftsmanship had me transfixed!

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K IM DO UG L A S W IGG INS Kim Douglas Wiggins grew up on a ranch in southern New Mexico. At age 12, an art dealer visiting his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ranch discovered his budding talent and soon began marketing his work. By the time Kim was 14, he was painting in oil and working nights and weekends as a graphic artist for a national equine magazine. He was encouraged to pursue his unique style through guidance from regional masters such as Henriette Wyeth, Alexandre Hogue, and William Lumpkins. Kim has exhibited at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Denver Art Museum, Museum of New Mexico, Corcoran Gallery of Art, and Art Institute of Chicago. His art is included in museum and private collections. He is represented by Manitou Galleries in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

What artist inspires you? Why? Actually I look to the children for inspiration. I am amazed at their freedom, sense of color, lack of inhibitions, and purity of creation. I teach a workshop for children once or twice a year in our hometown. In their work I see an amazing sense of joy and wonder about the world we live in. One of my heartfelt desires is to... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Day’s End, Oil on Canvas Board, 9 x 12 inches

JIM WI L C OX Jim Wilcox is inspired by subjects throughout the world, and light, atmosphere, and design are his primary interests. His awards include the Prix de West purchase award in 1987, the Remington award for excellence in painting in 2002 and 2007 in the same show, seven awards in the Arts for the Parks show, including the 1994 purchase award, the Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale purchase award in 2001; the Masters of the American West purchase award in 2013, and many others. His work can be seen in many museums, private collections, publications, including the book, “Canvassing the West: The Work of Jim Wilcox.”

What artist inspires you? Why? Carl Rungius is one of my favorites, and the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s collection which is fortunately very close as our gallery is its closest neighbor. Rungius’ sense of design, color and style are, in my opinion, unexcelled and extremely well-suited to our time. His paintings have the tool marks of his execution... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Night Song, Oil, 9 x 12 inches

KATH Y WIP F L E R Kathy Wipfler moved to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, in 1979 to learn to paint en plein air. She had instruction from Greg McHuron, Skip Whitcomb, Ned Jacob, and Hollis Williford, with occasional helpful hints from John Clymer and Conrad Schwiering. With over 30 years of on-location painting under her belt, Kathy now spends more time in the studio working up large pieces from the location studies. Her work is included in important shows in the West, including the Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale and the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale. Her work is in the permanent collection at the Whitney Gallery of Western Art in Cody, Wyoming. Kathy and Larry have recently constructed a home and studio just south of Jackson, Wyoming.

What artist inspires you? Why? Maynard Dixon has been a huge inspiration since the mid-1970s. Herbert Dunton, Robert Lougheed, Anders Zorn, and Alfred Munnings are also on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;hugeâ&#x20AC;? list. These artists were consummate professionals, and they painted things they knew well.

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Cat Tracks, Bronze – Edition of 21, 10 x 14 x 6 inches

G R EG W O O DA R D Greg Woodard was born in Brigham City, Utah, in 1958. He began his career in fine art working in wood, carving decoys at an early age. As his reputation grew he received invitations to important competitions including the prestigious, Ward World Competition in Ocean City, Maryland. There he received honors as Best of Show five times and two World Championship titles. His sold out book, “Greg Woodard’s Art of Bird Sculpture” chronicles this period of his career. His current interest is creating sculpture in clay. His subject matter includes wildlife, the raptors he knows so well, and Western icons especially Native American themes. His compositional ideas ignore the classic or typical gestures.

What artist inspires you? Why? The artist that inspires me is Javier Marin. I like the freshness of his work. He has such confidence in the anatomy of his pieces which allows him to veer away from realism effectively.

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Hunger Games, Oil, 24 x 36 inches

Aspen Eyes, Oil, 17 x 7 inches

SARAH WOODS Sarah Woods grew up in Wyoming. Her love of wildlife and the Western landscape is evident in her work. Sarah feels privileged to be a part of some of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest shows and in the permanent collections of many museums and corporations. The A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art recently honored Sarah with a retrospective exhibition of more than 70 of her paintings. She is represented by the Hayden-Hays Gallery at the Broadmoor and is a part of the Jackson Hole Art Auction. Sarah is most proud of her 26 years with Trailside Galleries. She lives in the rugged and beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains of south central Colorado with her husband and two daughters.

What artist inspires you? Why? I feel inspired every time I see great art, from the masters to my talented contemporaries.

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Bumper to Bumper, Bronze – Edition of 20, 6 x 40 x 8 inches

S TEVE WO RT H INGT ON Steve Worthington worked in London after graduating art school, and made frequent visits to museums and galleries to study the figure and draw from sculpture. That provided the foundation for a 20-year, globe-spanning career as an advertising artist, often required to draw any given situation from any angle without reference, under very tight deadlines. After all of that, sculpting came quite naturally. He is a member of the National Sculpture Society; the Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers Society; and the Society of Animal Artists. His work can be found in galleries and exhibitions coast to coast.

What artist inspires you? Why? Frank Brangwyn, because his work speaks volumes while he does not (and did not even back when he was alive). He did say, “There is no philosophy of art other than the doing well of a given job for a given purpose.” A masterfully understated genius if ever there was one. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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Late Night Blues, Oil, 10 x 12 inches

DAN YOU N G Dan Young was born in Denver and he grew up in western Colorado, camping and fishing throughout the Rocky Mountains. His love of the outdoors has been a strong influence on his work. He attended Colorado Institute of Art hoping to find a direction in art. After graduation, he moved to Dallas, Texas, to pursue a career in the commercial art field. Even with a successful illustration career, the landscape was always calling him home. In 1989, he returned to Colorado to begin painting full time. He enjoys painting the rural life of the West, and he clings strongly to the importance of painting from life, which he feels is the cornerstone of his work.

What artist inspires you? Why? As an artist I get inspiration from a lot of different artists. I study and enjoy looking at art all the time. (Just ask my wife.) I probably get the most inspiration from deceased artists. I could fill this page with names.

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Tip-Toe, Riverstone/Bronze, 7 x 12 x 5 inches

PETE Z A LU Z E C Pete Zaluzec has felt a deep connection to nature throughout his life. His professional training at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago expanded his range of media to include sculpture, painting, drawing, and photography. In the past few years, he has used a non-traditional approach to sculpture with the use of stone and bronze. Most of the bronze process is done in his own studio as he believes that such attention to detail at every stage enables him to stay as true as possible to both the subject and his vision of it as an artist. His awards for his work include Best In World, Miniatures three consecutive years at the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art.

What artist inspires you? Why? The artists that inspire me are constantly changing, as I try to stay up to date on what is happening in many genres of art. I find I am equally inspired by unique approaches to the use of materials and methods as well as the imagery and concepts.

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Yellowstone Bison, Oil on Linen, 9 x 12 inches

DE NNI S Z I E M I E NSKI Dennis Ziemienski is a San Francisco native. He has won numerous awards and has had commissions by Time-Life, Levi-Strauss, Rolling Stone Magazine, and The New York Times, in addition to Super Bowl XXIX, the 2006 Kentucky Derby, and the Sonoma Salute to the Arts. His art has also adorned book covers such as “Tales of the City ” by Armistead Maupin, and “Glitz and Bandits” by Elmore Leonard. The key to Dennis’ paintings is his understanding of the juxtaposition of the classic cowboy life with the increasing influence of Modernism. The scenes in his work accurately depict Western life during this particular time period.

What artist inspires you? Why? Maynard Dixon, Frank Brangwyn, and Maurice Logan. Each were illustrators and had a strong sense of composition.

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S UE DE L E A R I E A DAIR Sue deLearie Adair’s artwork is inspired by her love of the natural world-close to her home and far afield. A birder for over 25 years, Sue is an avid naturalist who draws her inspiration and reference material directly from observations made in nature. Sue’s work has been juried into a number of national and international exhibits including Birds in Art® (Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum) and Art and the Animal (Society of Animal Artists). Her work has also been selected for publication in three of the “Strokes of Genius” best of drawing books. Sue is a signature member of the Society of Animal Artists, Colored Pencil Society of America, and Artists for Conservation.

What artist inspires you? Why? Chris Bacon’s work inspires me by its simplicity and perfect capture of the birds he portrays.

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DO N C R O UC H Don Crouch, a New Mexico native born in Carlsbad, authentically portrays the West he loves intimately. He grew up on a ranch until his family moved to El Paso, Texas. He backpacked then and now into the Western backcountry, from the Canadian Rockies to the deserts of Arizona, to draw, paint, and absorb the natural environment of animals, ancient Indian cultures, and historic buildings. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bachelor of Arts in art is from Texas Western, El Paso, while his Masters of Fine Art is from the University of Iowa. He recently retired from Western Illinois University where he taught printmaking, drawing, and sculpture for 46 years.

What artist inspires you? Why? Three very different artists, Carl Rungius, Bob Kuhn, and Tucker Smith, all knowledgeable observers of animals in their environments, inspire me most. Rungius executed superb drypoints, a difficult medium. The surfaces of his paintings were built up over many applications while Kuhn, because of the nature... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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MELA N IE FA IN Melanie Fain is a Texas native whose work reflects her life-long passion for nature. Utilizing the technique of Intaglio printmaking, often hand finished with watercolor or pastel, her emphasis is on birds, bugs, and botanicals. Her honors include an Award of Excellence from the Society of Animal Artists and inclusion in Birds in ArtÂŽ and Society of Animal Artists exhibitions. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wisconsin and many private collections. She is a signature member of the Society of Animal Artists and Artists for Conservation. She lives in the Texas Hill Country with her four Labradors.

What artist inspires you? Why? Thomas Quinn for his brilliant use of negative space and sensitivity in capturing the spirit of a creature in his paintings, and Don Rambadt for his similar practice in mixed metal sculpture.

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A ND R EA R I C H Andrea Rich is an internationally recognized print artist whose work is represented in numerous museum and private collections. She was the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2006 Master Artist and the recipient of Awards of Excellence from the Society of Animal Artists and the Artists for Conservation Foundation. In addition Andrea is a member of the Society of Wildlife Artists in London and the North American representative of the Artists for Nature Foundation. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, with a Bachelor of Arts in Art Education in 1976. Born in 1954 in Racine, Wisconsin, Andrea has lived the last 37 years in Santa Cruz, California.

What artist inspires you? Why? I was inspired early in my career by Japanese woodblock prints. I love the tight compositions and the wonderful texture and pattern possible with woodcut.

How do you come up with an idea for a new piece of artwork? My ideas for work come directly from nature. Along with my husband, I have traveled extensively in the United States and abroad observing wildlife in its habitat... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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LIN DA TAY ’N A H ZA’ Linda Tay ’nahza’ loves the monotype and its unique capacity for high color saturation. Her imagery has been influenced by her life in the mountains and the years she lived on the Navajo reservation. It was there she was given the name tsii’lai doo diniltso dii da, roughly light colored hair, corrupted to the English Tay ’nahza’. She has been the recipient of funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the California Enrichment Fund. Her prints are in the permanent collections of many universities across the United States. Her work has been produced for many corporate projects. Her home is in Sundance, Utah.

What artist inspires you? Why? Fritz Scholder with fluid line, shape, and often bold-color contrasts caught my attention a long time ago. There was something to learn in studying his approach and application. His play with the monotype prompted my introduction to what would become my passion. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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S . M A R K T H O M P SON S. Mark Thompson is a fifth generation Coloradoan. After graduating from Colorado State University, he worked toward his master’s degree at the University of Northern Colorado then taught for 10 years before devoting himself full time to art in 1981. Working in the mediums of egg tempera and etching, Mark has received numerous awards from exhibitions, including the American Artists Professional League, the Knickerbocker Artists, the Salmagundi Club, the Allied Artists of America and the Colorado Governor’s Invitational and has taught at the Denver Art Students League since its inception in 1987.

What artist inspires you? Why? I have always revered Rembrandt’s etchings. The sensitivity of his line and the level of detail in the darker values were extraordinary.

How do you come up with an idea for a new piece of artwork? The natural world is one of the best starting places for etching ideas. I spend a great deal... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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JIL L DUZ A N Jill Duzan Willey’s life-long interest and excitement for natural objects, textures, patterns, and art drew her to the design profession. She has over 30 years of experience and training in interior design and architecture that has evolved over the past 12 years into a very personal expression through her jewelry. Jill buys natural stones and silver from all over the world and combines them in such a way as to enhance the beauty of everyone who wears it. Her career passions include surrounding clients with beautiful, functional spaces; encouraging women to see and feel their own natural beauty; and giving back to the community in a multitude of ways.

What artist inspires you? Why? I have always been inspired and drawn to two specific artists, Monet and Picasso. In visiting Giverny, France many years ago, I had the pleasure of experiencing Monet’s Garden in the rain—the colors of the flowers were still very vibrant; it was a very peaceful and beautiful place. At that time, the art form was more traditional... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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JOHN E L I C H A I of Elichai Fine Jewelry John Elichai is a designer who draws inspiration not only from the beautiful natural scenery of the West, but also from the rugged soul of the pioneer, and the refined cultures of the ancient civilizations of the world. He enjoys using vibrant colors, tasteful ornamentation, multiple precious metals, and the endless creativity he gets from his collaborations with clients to create memorable, wearable art that encapsulates not only who the client is and what they love, but also says something about the designer and his commitment to beauty and the celebration of life. He was born in Montana, and has lived in several other countries. He enjoys traveling, learning, and experiencing new things.

What artist inspires you? Why? Albrecht Durer, because of his breadth of skill and attention to detail.

How do you come up with an idea for a new piece? It depends. If I am working on a commissioned piece, I get the seeds for my ideas from the intimate interview of the patron, their passions, loves, favorite colors... Read more at WesternVisions.org. {J E W E L RY & A RT I S A N}

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NATA LI E H O L S T & R OC HEL L E L EE of Holst & Lee HOLST + LEE is a New York City based fashion collaboration between designers Natalie Holst and Rochelle Lee. Stemming from the South, both moved North to cultivate their life-long backgrounds in Art, Fashion, and Culture. The two met and flourished while working in the hub of New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nightlife. Upon meeting, they soon discovered they shared a creative passion through which a strong friendship and unique artistic outlet was formed.

What artist inspires you? Why? We draw inspiration from so many different places. Our most recent collection was inspired by the Asian boudoir and opium dens from the 1920s. We took a lot of inspiration from the artist George Barbier who was a French illustrator during that time. We also researched a lot of ancient Chinese jewelry and art. Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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HALEY KE IS L E R of Hermosa Jewelry Haley Keislerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original designs are a blend of the rich culture in Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Italy. Hermosa means beautiful in Spanish, and her jewelry reflects the influences of these places. Haley has also been influenced by the classic Southern feel of Charleston, South Carolina, and the eclectic mountain style of Colorado. The combination of these diverse settings has provided the basis for many natural and abstract design concepts. Hermosa Jewelry uses high quality semi-precious gemstones, freshwater pearls, antique clasps, carved pendants, and colorful, hand-blown glass to provide each customer with a distinctive, yet elegant touch. Haley also designs custom pieces and wedding jewelry personalized to suit each client. Timeless style and use of fine materials ensures that each handmade piece of Hermosa Jewelry will make a statement for years to come.

What artist inspires you? Why? I am inspired by the one and only, Coco Chanel. I love her classic take on style and fashion, as well as her bold jewelry designs. I enjoy reading her quotes and studying her life.

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G EO R G IA M AY E R of Georgia’s Handmade Sterling Silver and Stone Jewelry Georgia Mayer is quite eclectic with her work, and it goes in many directions, never defined by a single “style.” Mayer is somewhat unusual as she cuts her own stones and does all her own lapidary work. She enjoys sawing into a rock knowing that she is the first person to see the design and color of the stone. She likes to let the stone dictate the design of the piece. Many of the opals she uses were mined in Spenser, Idaho. They are cut and made into triplets which makes them strong enough to wear every day.

What artist inspires you? Why? Michael Boyd and Todd Reed both use natural stones and great design in their jewelry pieces. Michael Boyd has his own unusual techniques and uses both raw and finished stones in his work. Todd Reed has unique design and uses many uncut diamonds in his pieces. Both employ the “less is more” designs... Read more at WesternVisions.org.

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MA RY M O H R of Scavenger Couture Mary Mohr has been a creative artist all her life. She was the kid that signed up for every summer art class. Eventually she moved out of her messy room, got an art degree, and spent a year in Italy studying painting and sculpture. She currently has a successful career as a decorative painter in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Recently she began making handmade felted wool clothing and accessories. Each item is a unique piece of wearable art. Sometimes it is warm and toasty for the winter chill, and sometimes it is light as a feather and sheer as a gossamer cobweb in summer.

What artist inspires you? Why? The artist that inspires me most is Monet. I love his way of looking at the world as a wonderful relationship of light and color. Since my fiber art is all about the interplay of colorful wool and silk, I try to keep an impressionistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye as I design each piece.

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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WILDLIFE ART Artisans Artisans include: Fran Bigelow

Olivia + Joy

Charlotte Potter

Pearl Meadows

Cici Bianca

Ruth Avra

Jacqueline Strenio

SIS Designs

40% of the proceeds go to support education programs at the Museum

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CAROL R IS L E Y of Carol Risley Handbags Carol Risley â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designs are for women who appreciate quality leather accessories reflecting individual taste and style. Her talents were formed by Texas roots, moving about as a military brat, and years of travel in the airline business. A Fine Arts degree in studio art, language, and art history opened her to the world of design. In 2009 she combined her love of art and fashion into creating fine leather handbags. Her bags are made one at a time in her Northwest Portland studio. Each bag and accessory is a unique combination of shape, color, and materials. They are crafted from the finest leather and handmade embellishments, sourced from American tanneries or up-cycled European upholstery.

What artist inspires you? Why? Cy Twombly (expatriate American) and Antoni Tapies (Spanish) are the painters I am most drawn to. Marni and Celine are the two design houses I follow. They are all devoted to simplicity, easy structure, and clean lines.

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DARI A S A LUS of Daria Salus Jewelry Daria Salus made her way from Illinois to the California coast at age 19, taking jewelry classes at Cabrillo College and then earning her bachelor’s degree in small metals at San Jose State University. She works out of her studio in the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of the Central Coast’s forests and coastline. In 2012, her work was juried into Lark Book’s “500 Art Necklaces,” and she was awarded Best of Show at the 2013 Tempe Festival of the Arts.

What artist inspires you? Why? I have always been moved by the work of Dale Chihuly. He was such a trailblazer in terms of technique, but his uncanny ability to channel natural beauty through abstract forms is what sets his work apart for me.

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MI RTA T U M M IN O Mirta Tummino is a gifted artisan of hand-forged jewelry composed of 14K gold, sterling silver, and precious/semi precious stones. Trading a corporate profession for her true passion, Mirta studied metalsmithing and jewelry design at Lill Street in Chicago as well as the Glassell School in Houston. Mirtaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of a kind designs include a line of highly sought after necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings. They are made of richly hued gems like sapphires and chrysoprase. She mixes colors and textures with a delicate aesthetic that provides each client with their everyday signature style. All designs are handcrafted by Mirta in her studio in Houston, Texas.

What artist inspires you? Why? I am inspired by a variety of artists, musical, architectural, culinary, and family. I believe that art lives in everyone, whether your media is metal, paint, food, or music. I am inspired by the world around me. My mother urged me to mix unexpected colors to create oneof-a-kind designs that are an integral part of my collection. Read more at WesternVisions.org. {J E W E L RY & A RT I S A N}

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Diehl Gallery proudly represents Western Visions artists:

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Clockwise from above left: Adam Smith, The Overlook, 24 x 33 inches, Oil. Adam Smith, Closing In, 26 x 36 inches, Oil. Dustin Van Wechel, The Mentor, 48 x 24 inches, Oil. Dustin Van Wechel, The Interlopers, 24 x 18 inches, Oil.

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THE COEUR D’ALENE ART AUCTION Fine 19th and 20th Century Western and American Art

Frank Tenney Johnson (1874–1939), Cowboys Roping the Bear, oil on canvas, 26 × 36 inches, Sold at Auction: $921,000

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An Au c ti o n o f Pa s t & Pre se n t Maste r work s of the Ame rican We st

S o m e t h i n g w i l d awa i t S y o u . . . Live Auction September 14, 2013 • center for the ArtS • JAckSon hoLe, WY

clockwise from top left: john clymer (1907-1989), Visitors at Fort Clatsop, 1978, oil on canvas, 24 x 48 inches, estimate: $300,000 - $500,000. carl rungius (1869-1959), Feeding Time, oil on canvas, 12 x 16 inches, estimate: $40,000 - $60,000. carl Brenders (1937- ), Pronghorns, mixed media on board, 33 1/3 x 23 1/4 inches, estimate: $25,000 - $35,000. ken carlson (1937-), Piercing the Silence, oil on board, 24 x 36 inches, estimate: $35,000 - $45,000. carl Brenders (1937- ), Esprit de Corps, watercolor and gouache on illustration board, 22 x 40 inches, estimate: $40,000 - $50,000. Bob kuhn (1920-2007), Moose, oil on masonite board, 13 1/2 x 20 inches, estimate: $50,000 - $75,000.

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Bob Kuhn Drawing on Instinct By Adam Duncan Harris “For those of us who portray wildlife . . . our decision to persist in our quest for excellence is almost always based on a love affair, a fascination with the creatures of our planet, and a need to share this feeling the best way we know how.” BoB Kuhn RobeRt Kuhn (1920–2007) spent a lifetime sketching and painting animals, and generously mentoring other artists. Bob Kuhn: Drawing on Instinct presents a generous sampling of his rarely seen sketches alongside the vibrant paintings for which he is best known. Appearing in conjunction with a traveling exhibit mounted by the national Museum of Wildlife Art, in Jackson, Wyoming, this book allows readers to observe the artistic process of one of the greatest wildlife artists of our time. Curator Adam Duncan harris provides an introduction and a biography of Kuhn, along with an examination of his working method. In addition, bob Kuhn features four substantive essays by leading authorities on American art: James h. nottage of the eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Amy Scott of the Autry national Center, Lisa M. Strong of the Corcoran Gallery of Art, and todd Wilkinson of Wildlife Art

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Journal and other publications. these contributions, written from a variety of art historical perspectives, set Kuhn’s oeuvre within the cultural context in which he worked and deepen our understanding of his achievements. Complementing the essays are brief appreciations by six of Kuhn’s contemporaries and three samples of the artist’s own writing. Bob Kuhn: Drawing on Instinct offers a compelling blend of the artist’s finished paintings and finest sketches—works of art in their own right. this lavishly illustrated book is a fitting tribute that will further establish bob Kuhn’s place in the pantheon of late-twentieth-century American artists.

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2013 ROBERT KUHN SKETCH

Robert Kuhn, Moose, Conté on Paper, 11 x 13.63 inches

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OUR SINCERE THANKS TO THE 2013 WESTERN VISIONS EVENT COMMITTEE Sally Berman Jenny Felsinger Kristie Grigg Carol Linton

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SAVE THE DATE 2014!

THE 27 TH ANNUAL WESTERN VISIONS

Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Jewelry & Artisan Luncheon* Thursday, September 11, 2014 Wild West Artist Party* Friday, September 12, 2014 Miniatures and More Show & Sale* For more information, visit WesternVisions.org or contact Jennifer Lee at 307-732-5412 or jlee@wildlifeart.org.

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ARTIST INDEX William Acheff

Scott L. Christensen 42

Joni Falk

Sue deLearie Adair

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Reid Christie

John Fawcett

Michael Albrechtsen 24

Michael Coleman

Luke Frazier

Edward Aldrich

Guy Combes

Britt Freda

Douglas Allen

Carole Cooke

R. Thomas Gilleon

William Alther

Don Crouch

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Michael Godfrey

Chris Bacon

Donald Crowley

Susan Goldsmith

Gerald Balciar

Stephen C. Datz

Veryl Goodnight

Ty Barhaug

Bill Davidson

Sheri Greves-Neilson 66

Bob Barlow

Bregelle Whiteworth Davis 50

Robert Griffing

Greg Beecham

Ewoud de Groot

Brian Grimm

Marc Bohne

Andrew Denman

Robert Grogan

Ken Bunn

Steve Devenyns

Simon Gudgen

Tammy Callens

Bruce Dines

Carol Guzman

Ken Carlson

Mick Doellinger

Jeff Ham

G. Russell Case

Jill Duzan

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Mark Yale Harris

Kim Casebeer

Jimmy Dyer

Dwayne Harty

Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey 39

Mark Eberhard

Tony Hochstetler

Julie T. Chapman

John Elichai

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Jennifer L. Hoffman 76

Tim Cherry

Melanie Fain

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Natalie Holst and Rochelle Lee 176

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Donna Howell-Sickles 77

Timothy David Mayhew 94

M.C. Poulsen

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Terry Isaac

Krystii Melaine

Julio Pro

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Julie Jeppsen

Terry Miller

Thomas Quinn

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Lars Jonsson

Mary Mohr

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Donald Rambadt

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Haley Keisler

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James Morgan

Diana Reuter-Twining 116

T.D. Kelsey

John Mortensen

Bill Rice

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Steve Kestrel

Brenda Murphy

Andrea Rich

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Francois Koch

NMWA Artisans

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Lee Carlman Riddell 118

Kollabs

Rock Newcomb

100

Amy Ringholz

119

Craig Kosak

Ralph Oberg

101

Carol Risley

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Bob Kuhn

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Dan Ostermiller

102

Mary Roberson

120

Shanna Kunz

Richard Painter

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Gary Lynn Roberts

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Laney 87

Dino Paravano

104

Linda Tuma Robertson 122

Laurie J. Lee

Deborah Paris

105

Bart Rulon

Z.S. Liang

Andrew Peters

106

Sherry Salari-Sander 124

Richard Loffler

Robert Peters

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Daria Salus

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David Mann

Amy Poor

108

Jared Sanders

125

Walter Matia

Chad Poppleton

109

Bill Sawczuk

126

William Matthews

Howard Post

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Greg Scheibel

127

Georgia Mayer

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John Potter

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Lindsay Scott

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Sandy Scott

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Carol Swinney

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Dave Wade

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Robert Seabeck

130

Tim Tanner

144

Bart Walter

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Tim Shinabarger

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Linda Tay’nahza’

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Sarah Webber

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Rachelle Siegrist

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Les Thomas

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Kim Douglas Wiggins 157

Kyle Sims

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Richard D. Thomas 146

Jim Wilcox

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Mian Situ

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Mark Thompson

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Kathy Wipfler

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Adam Smith

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Joshua Tobey

147

Greg Woodard

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Brett James Smith

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Rebecca Tobey

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Sarah Woods

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Daniel Smith

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Gunnar Tryggmo

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Steve Worthington

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Tucker Smith

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Mirta Tummino

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Dan Young

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Morten E. Solberg

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Kathryn Mapes Turner 150

Pete Zaluzec

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Linda St. Clair

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Kent Ullberg

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Dennis Ziemienski

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Lee Stroncek

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Dustin Van Wechel

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Mark Susinno

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September Vhay

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