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WELCOME TO THE 25TH ANNUAL NIGHT OF ARTISTS! A Milestone Year Welcome to the Briscoe Western Art Museum for the silver anniversary of Night of Artists. An event that for 25 years has defined the future of Western art by uniting exceptional artists, devoted collectors, and the evolving story of the American West. Since its inception, the museum’s signature event has honored tradition while pushing the genre forward, serving as a platform for new talent and established, thriving artists. This anniversary year reflects not only our past but also the lasting impact of Western art. Night of Artists exists because committed collectors first envisioned its potential and used that momentum to build a lasting platform for Western art to flourish. It is inspiring to see that vision thrive and evolve, alongside the genre itself, shaping where Western art is headed next. From the intimate, powerful works in the Small Works Sale to the Live Auction, and Luck of the Draw Sale, this year’s presentation features a compelling mix of new and returning artists whose work reflects the depth, diversity, and continued evolution of Western art, demonstrating how Night of Artists has helped define the future of the genre for 25 years. With Gratitude – and Looking Ahead This milestone celebration is made possible through the extraordinary generosity of our sponsors and supporters. We are especially grateful to our Museum Purchase Award Sponsor, Mrs. Robert Miller and the late Mr. Robert “Cowboy Bob” Miller, Margie and Bill Klesse and the Klesse Foundation, and Debbie and John T. Montford and the Plum Foundation for their continued leadership and commitment. Proceeds from Night of Artists directly support the Briscoe’s mission, fueling exhibitions, expanding educational programs, and growing our permanent collection to ensure these stories endure. Night of Artists exists because of an exceptional community: The artists, whose work honors the past while shaping the future. The sponsors, whose vision and generosity sustain this signature event. The collectors and enthusiasts, whose passion gives Western art its vitality. And the Briscoe team—our Board Chair, Rob McClane, Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers—whose dedication brings this experience to life. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we also look ahead with purpose, confidence, and excitement. Together, we will continue defining the future of Western art, ensuring its stories remain relevant, resonant, and alive for generations to come. Here’s to a remarkable 25th Annual Night of Artists. I look forward to seeing you in the galleries.

Liz Jackson Briscoe Western Art Museum President & CEO

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PRESENTING SPONSORS* WESTERN ART TITLE SPONSORS

Klesse Foundation | Margie & Bill Klesse Plum Foundation | Debbie & John T. Montford

NIGHT OF ARTISTS MUSEUM PURCHASE AWARD SPONSOR Mr. & Mrs. Robert Miller | “Cowboy Bob”

WESTERN ART PATRON SPONSORS

Mrs. Marrs McLean Bowman & Marianne Malek in Loving Memory of Marrs McLean Bowman Briscoe Ranch, Inc. • Jan McCaleb Elliott & Jessica Elliott Middleton Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation • Virginia & David Mullins

WESTERN ART COLLECTOR SPONSORS

American Lumber | Laura & Barry Hendler • Denise & Donald Elliott • Corrie & Mac Foster Lindsay & Jack Guenther, Jr. • Lindsey Rachel Hollin • Abigail & George Kampmann, Jr. • Bonnie & John Korbell Luther King Capital Management • Sue & Bob McClane | Mary Nelson • Muriel F. Siebert Foundation Greg & Carole Thompson • Vantage Bank • Joan & Reed Williams

WESTERN ART GARDEN SPONSORS

Benson Auto Group • Gloria & Fully Clingman • Gates Mineral Company • IBC Bank • Ruthie Bowman Russell Sanger & Altgelt | Jefferson Bank • The Scott Petty Family Foundation • Texas Capital

SILVER HOST SPONSORS

Katherine & Walter F. Brown, Jr. • Theresa & Fred McComas • Susan & Gary Miller • Kim & Richard Nunley • Liz & Dick Uihlein

WESTERN ART UNDERWRITERS

Art of the West • Margaret & D.B. Briscoe • Dullnig Ranches • Fine Art Connoisseur • First State Bank of Uvalde Hindes Fine Art • Karen J Hixon • Klesse Foundation | Margie & Bill Klesse • Maverick Whiskey • Southwest Art Tale to Tell Communications • Western Art & Architecture • Western Art Collector & International Artist Publishing

AUCTION SPONSOR Vogt Auctions

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dan Briggs • Dolph “D.B.” Briscoe IV • Jay Clingman • Robert A. Dullnig • Henry B. Gonzalez III Jack Guenther • Jose “Che” Guerra • Heather Haynes • Barry Hendler • Abigail Kampmann William “Bill” Klesse • Howard “Hal” Lenox • Nancy Loeffler • Jane Macon • Marianne Malek Kenneth J. Maverick • Rob McClane • Jessica Elliott Middleton • Debbie Montford John T. Montford • John Phillip Santos • W. Reed Williams • Bradford Wyatt

ADVISORY MEMBERS

J.P. Bryan • Hollie Hendler • Robert Hernandez • Janell Kleberg • Josie Martinez • Ricardo Romo Mike Sohn • Lionel Sosa

DIRECTOR EMERITUS Fully Clingman

DIRECTORS EMERITI IN MEMORIUM

Marrs McLean Bowman • Valerie Guenther • Enrique Guerra, Sr. • Mark E. Watson, Jr.

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*As of 02.06.26

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BRISCOE BISON SOCIETY In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Night of Artists, we are proud to recognize the 2026 Bison Society members, a group of passionate patrons who support the museum through their generous purchase of art. Admittance recognizes these collectors' dedication to the success of the Briscoe's mission in sharing the many diverse narratives in the great tapestry of the West. Through the Bison Society, members support Western art while developing relationships and strong bonds with artists, curators, and other collectors who share their enthusiasm. We are delighted to recognize our member’s dedication to the success of the Briscoe’s mission. Contact our Collectors Concierge Elizabeth Paulz at collectorsconcierge@briscoemuseum.org with any questions.

2026 BRISCOE BISON SOCIETY LIST Acosta Strong Fine Art Mr. & Mrs. John Alexander Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Aresco Mr. & Mrs. Christopher G. Bardasian Mr. & Ms. Marcus T. Barrett III Mr. & Mrs. John W. Bellinger Mr. & Mrs. Phil Berkebile Mr. Gary Bertolet Mr. & Mrs. Jack Biegler Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brock Mr. & Mrs. Walter F. Brown Dr. & Mrs. Carlos J. Cardenas Mr. & Mrs. William C. Carrington Mr. Brian Chandler & Ms. Kathryn K. Oliver Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Clark Mr. & Mrs. James W. Collins Mr. & Mrs. Eric Cummins Mr. & Mrs. Robert Davis Dr. Swann Van Delden Mr. Perry T. Donop, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Bob Edwards Mr. James Edwards Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Elliott Dr. Denise L. & Mr. Donald G. Elliott Mrs. Jan Elliott Mr. Matt Stabler & Mrs. Alexis Elliott-Stabler Mr. John Faust Mrs. Corrie Mauldin-Foster & Mr. Mackenzie Foster Mr. & Mrs. David Found Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Garza Mr. & Mrs. Leo de Geest Mr. & Mrs. Carl Green Mr. Jack Guenther Mr. & Mrs. Jack Guenther, Jr. Dr. Dan Guerra Mr. Gregory Hays Mr. & Mrs. Doug Heideman Mr. Bryan Helm Mr. & Mrs. Barry Hendler Mr. & Mrs. BJ Hendler Ms. Hollie Hendler Mr. & Mrs. Joe Hendler Mr. & Mrs. Donald Humphreys Mr. Peter Herfurth

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Mr. Fred Huston Mr. & Mrs. Mark M. Johnson, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Clarence J. Kahlig, II Mr. & Mrs. George A. Kampmann Mr. & Mrs. William Klesse Mr. & Mrs. Andrew P. Krane Dr. Roberta L. Krueger, M.D. Mr. & Ms. Jason Kyser Mr. & Mrs. John D. Lagemann Mr. & Mrs. Mark Lamm Mr. & Mrs. Scott Leinen Mr. Hal A. Lenox Mr. & Mrs. Byron J. Lewis Mr. Humberto S. Lopez Mr. & Mrs. Greg Luce Mr. & Mrs. Curt Lundberg Luther King Capital Management Mr. & Mrs. Rob McClane Mr. & Mrs. Fred McComas Mr. & Mrs. Jeff McManus Mr. & Mrs. Wally McGowan Mr. & Mrs. Coleman Middleton Mr. & Mrs. Gary Miller Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Murphy Mr. John L. Nau, III Ms. Susan Naylor Mr. & Mrs. Jason Nikkels Mr. & Mrs. John D. Nixon Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Norwood Mr. & Mrs. Richard Nunley Mr. & Mrs. Clinton L. Orms Mr. & Mrs. Donald Pederson Mr. & Mrs. Joe Pennington Mr. & Mrs. Ryan T. Van Poperin Ms. Lynn B. Richter Ms. Susan J. Roeder Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Rosenstein Mr. & Mrs. John Russell Mr. & Mrs. McLean Russell Mr. & Mrs. William Russell Mrs. Cindy Schneider Mr. & Mrs. James Seale Ms. Danita Jarreau & Mr. Chris Shields Mr. & Mrs. Sam Smith Mr. & Mrs. Blake Stapper Mr. Ike Sugg

Ms. Naoma Tate Mr. Van Taylor Dr. & Mrs. Gregory Thompson Ms. Carrie P. Tiemann Mr. Reese Travis Mr. & Mrs. Richard Uihlein Mr. & Mrs. Ramkumar Wallooppillai Mr. & Mrs. Clark Ward Ms. Shelly Watson Mr. & Mrs. Billy Wells Mr. & Mrs. Reed Williams Mr. & Mrs. George M. Williams, Jr. Mr. Bradford Wyatt

A LEGACY REMEMBERED IN MEMORIAM We respectfully remember the devoted supporters and board members of the Briscoe Western Art Museum who have passed. Through their vision, generosity, and steadfast support, the Briscoe has grown into a place where Western art and heritage continue to thrive. Their legacy lives on in the museum, the community it serves, and the stories of the West they helped preserve. MARRS MCLEAN BOWMAN

VALERIE GUENTHER

JUDY KNOWLTON

ROBERT MILLER - “COWBOY BOB”

DAVID MULLINS

ROBERT OLIVER

MARK E. WATSON, JR.

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DUSTIN PAYNE

“COWBOY BOB” MUSEUM PURCHASE AWARD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FINE ART CONNOISSEUR

DUSTIN PAYNE Wh a t Man Can Concei ve Bro nze wall re lief 37" x 20" x 10"

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T. ALLEN LAWSON

ALAMO AWARD FOR BEST BODY OF WORK SPONSORED BY HINDES FINE ART IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WESTERN ART & ARCHITECTURE

Re pairs Oil on c ra d l e d p a n e l 30" x 3 5"

B a s a l t Sentin el O i l o n l i n e n o n c ra d l ed p an el 32 " x 34"

Fie lds of G ol d O il on l i n e n on c ra d l e d pa n e l 36 " x 42 "

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MARTIN GRELLE

SAM HOUSTON AWARD FOR PAINTING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WESTERN ART & ARCHITECTURE

MARTIN GRELLE Trac kers at Black tail Pon d s Oi l o n l i ne n 3 6" x 3 6"

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ED NATIYA

JAMES BOWIE AWARD FOR SCULPTURE

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUTHWEST ART

ED NATIYA S i l e nt Hu nter B ro nze 1 8 " x 1 7 " x 16"

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WILLIAM HASKELL

DAVID CROCKETT AWARD FOR ARTISTS’ CHOICE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ART OF THE WEST

WILLIAM HASKELL Hea vens in Motion Ac r y l i c on pane l 24 " x 3 0"

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THOMAS BLACKSHEAR II

WILLIAM B. TRAVIS AWARD FOR PATRONS’ CHOICE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WESTERN ART COLLECTOR MAGAZINE

THOMAS BLACKSHEAR II T h e B l u e B i rd Oil on linen 35" x 22"

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SC H ED U LE OF EV ENTS AN D T H I N GS TO KNOW

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, MARCH 27 TICKET HOLDER CHECK-IN

EXHIBITION PREVIEW, SMALL WORKS "LUCK OF THE DRAW" SALE, DINNER & LIVE AUCTION

9:30 am - 3:00 pm Briscoe Museum | Clingman Gallery 1st Floor Night of Artists sponsors, underwriters, and ticket holders may check-in and receive their credentials and buying information.

TICKET HOLDER EXHIBITION PREVIEW 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Jack Guenther Pavilion | 2nd and 3rd Floors Night of Artists sponsors, underwriters, and ticket holders may preview artwork before the art sale and enjoy the museum galleries. Throughout the 2nd and 3rd Floors, begin making your selections in anticipation of Friday’s Small Works "Luck of the Draw" Sale & Saturday's "Luck of the Draw" Sale

NIGHT OF ARTISTS GUIDED TOUR 10:00 - 10:45 am or 11:00 - 11:40 am Jack Guenther Pavilion | 2nd and 3rd Floors Join Tim Newton, Curator of Night of Artists & Special Exhibitions, for an exclusive tour and insights into this year’s artwork.

5:00 pm Jack Guenther Pavilion Start on the 3rd Floor, enjoy cocktails in the galleries and make your art selections in this year’s Small Works "Luck of the Draw" Sale, where you can take home your purchase at the end of the evening. Throughout the 2nd and 3rd Floors, begin making your selections in anticipation of Saturday’s "Luck of the Draw" Sale. After cocktails, enjoy a seated dinner followed by the exciting Live Auction on the 1st Floor. 6:30 – Balloting stops for the Small Works “Luck of the Draw” Sale and bidders are drawn and posted. The First Bidder whose name is drawn may begin confirming their purchase. 6:45 – The Second Bidder whose name is drawn may begin confirming their purchase. 7:00 – All unsold Small Works artwork is available for purchase on a first-come, first-serve basis. 7:30 – Dinner begins, followed by the Live Auction. 9:30 – Claim your Small Works in the Clingman Gallery payment station and take them home.

ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS 12:30 - 2:30 pm Jack Guenther Pavilion | 2nd and 3rd Floors

10:30 – Valet closes for the evening.

Watch creativity in action and explore how artists create their works.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 ARTISTS AWARDS BREAKFAST

NIGHT OF ARTISTS GRAND EXHIBITION OPENING, "LUCK OF THE DRAW" SALE & RECEPTION

8:30 - 10:30 am

5:00 pm

Jack Guenther Pavilion | 1st Floor Celebrate this year’s top artists and award winners with a Texas-sized hearty breakfast.

TICKET HOLDER CHECK-IN 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Briscoe Museum Clingman Gallery | 1st Floor Night of Artists sponsors, underwriters, and ticket holders may check-in and receive their credentials and buying information.

TICKET HOLDER EXHIBITION PREVIEW 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Jack Guenther Pavilion | 2

and 3 Floors rd

Night of Artists sponsors, underwriters, and ticket holders may preview artwork before the art sale and enjoy the museum galleries.

Jack Guenther Pavilion Start on the 3rd Floor, enjoy cocktails in the galleries and celebrate the Grand Opening with the exciting "Luck of the Draw" Sale. Drop your ballot for a chance to purchase a fantastic piece of art capturing the spirit of the West, then enjoy authentic Texas cuisine, live music, and dancing in the McNutt Sculpture Garden. 6:30 – Balloting stops for the “Luck of the Draw” Sale and bidders are drawn and posted. The First Bidder whose name is drawn may begin confirming their purchase. 6:55 – The Second Bidder whose name is drawn may begin confirming their purchase. 7:15 – All unsold artwork is available for purchase on a first-come, first-serve basis. 7:30 – Join us for an unforgettable reception and dancing with the Billy Mata & Texas Tradition Band

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10:30 – Valet closes for the evening.

COLLECTORS SUMMIT A QUARTER CENTURY OF WESTERN ART: A LEGACY REMEMBERED, A FUTURE IMAGINED

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 11:00 am

Briscoe Western Art Museum | Jack Guenther Pavilion | 1st Floor Moderator Tim Newton Curator of Night of Artists and Special Exhibitions, Briscoe Western Art Museum Panelists MARTIN GRELLE Artist

SUE SIMPSON Owner, Simpson Gallagher Gallery

MARK SUBLETTE Proprietor of Medicine Man Gallery

KIM WIGGINS Artist

Join us for an engaging Collectors Summit bringing together artists, collectors, and gallery owners to reflect on the past 25 years of Western art and explore what’s ahead. This immersive gathering honors the traditions and milestones of the field while sparking conversations about innovation, emerging talent, and Western art’s future. OPEN TO ALL SPONSORS, ARTISTS, AND TICKET HOLDERS.

PANELISTS MARTIN GRELLE - Artist Born and raised in Clifton, Texas, Martin Grelle resides with his wife, Joyce, on a ranch just a few miles from town. His studio is situated in the Meridian Creek Valley, nestled among the rolling hills of Bosque County and only a short distance from his home. Grelle began painting at a young age and received early mentorship from artist James Boren. Within a year of graduating from high school, he held his first solo exhibition at a local gallery. Since then, he has presented more than 30 one-man shows and has earned numerous awards at exhibitions across the country.

SUE SIMPSON - Owner, Simpson Gallagher Gallery A fifth-generation Wyomingite, Sue Simpson Gallagher returned to her hometown of Cody in 1994 to open Simpson Gallagher Gallery with her husband, John Gallagher. The gallery features leading representational artists in America, with a focus on plein air landscape painting and wildlife sculpture. Sue’s career includes work at Trailside Galleries, serving as the first Curator of Art at the National Museum of Wildlife Art, and earning degrees in Art History from Colorado College and Columbia University. She has held numerus leadership roles in the arts and is a recipient of the 2020 Wyoming Governor’s Arts Award and the 2026 Mary Belle Grant Award.

MARK SUBLETTE - Proprietor of Medicine Man Gallery Mark Sublette, a former physician and founder of Medicine Man Gallery, is a sought-after speaker and writer on Western and Native art, the author of the Charles Bloom Murder Mystery series, the host of the celebrated podcast the Art Dealer Diaries, and an authority on the artwork of Western painter Maynard Dixon. His book Maynard Dixon’s American West: Along the Distant Mesa Is one of the seminal texts on the artist.

KIM WIGGINS - Artist Kim Wiggins’ distinct style and modern vision of the West has made him one of the most recognizable artists in America today. As one of the creative forerunners behind the current New West Movement he is also a prominent speaker encouraging innovation in Western art. Growing up on a ranch in New Mexico, Wiggins was self-taught. He was discovered by an art dealer from Scottsdale in the mid-1970s. By 1983 he was the youngest member of the Society of American Impressionists (SAI), exhibiting alongside Robert Daughters, Walt Gonske, and Sandy Scott. During the mid-1980s he experimented with various forms of modernism eventually leading to his unique approach.

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THINGS TO KNOW LIVE AUCTION Slated for Friday night, March 27, the Live Auction is an exciting time for bidders and attendees alike! Selected artworks from the Night of Artists Exhibition and Sale will be available for live and absentee bidding. To view works that will be presented in the Live Auction, visit Briscoemuseum.org/noa WHAT IS THE "LUCK OF THE DRAW" SALE? If you are new to Night of Artists, don’t let the “Luck of the Draw” Sale intimidate you! The artwork in the exhibition is available for purchase at a fixed price established by the artist. Prices are posted with the artwork and published online. As an attendee, you will receive a Ballot Book that

SPONSORSHIP & TICKETS Please contact Development Manager Cristina Post at cgodinezpost@briscoemuseum.org or at 210.299.4499 ABSENTEE BIDDING & COLLECTORS CONCIERGE SERVICES Our top priority is ensuring an exceptional Night of Artists experience. Not able to join us in San Antonio? Absentee bidding ballots for all events may be submitted by calling 210.299.4499 no later than noon, Thursday, March 26. For additional information and to download the proxy bidding form, visit briscoemuseum.org/noa.

enables you to place an Intent to Purchase Slip in the box

VALET PARKING

by a work of art you wish to purchase. Attendees may

All guests receive complimentary valet parking

begin dropping their ballots on Friday, March 27.

on both Friday and Saturday nights.

On Saturday evening, March 28, through a process

Valet opening time: 5:00 pm

designed and monitored for fairness, up to two potential buyers’ names are drawn, allowing them the opportunity

ACCOMMODATIONS

to purchase in the formal sale.

For special room rates and accommodations, please visit briscoemuseum.org/noa.

SMALL WORKS "LUCK OF THE DRAW" SALE Exclusive for Friday night attendees! Discover the charm and intricate details of smaller works that make a big impact. Play “Luck of the Draw” for a chance to take your

GUARANTEE TO PURCHASE Collectors may guarantee the purchase of artworks during the "Luck of the Draw" sales by submitting a green

purchased artwork home that evening!

“Guarantee to Purchase” ballot during the sale process.

To view works that will be presented in the

Included in the Ballot Book, green ballots indicated a

Small Works Sale, visit Briscoemuseum.org/noa

confirmed commitment to purchase a specific work. This option allows collectors to secure desired works without the uncertainty of the standard white ballot.

SCAN TO SEE THE FULL RULES OF SALE BRISCOEMUSEUM.ORG/NOA

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2026 NIGHT OF ARTISTS PARTICIPATING ARTISTS Brandon Bailey

Enrique Guerra

Grant Redden

Greg Beecham

William Haskell

Ron Rencher*

Thomas Blackshear II

Matthew Hillier

Paul Rhymer

Teal Blake

Quang Ho

Gary Lynn Roberts

Mark Boedges*

Donna Howell-Sickles

Andrew Roda*

Amery Bohling*

Chris Hunt

Alfredo Rodriguez

Jim Bortz*

Jerry Jordan

Julia Rogers

Ray Brown*

Mark Kohler

Scott Rogers*

Mary Ross Buchholz

Joe Kronenberg

Gladys Roldán-de-Moras

Nancy Bush

Joshua LaRock*

Dave Santillanes*

Blair Buswell*

Bruce Lawes

Stefan Savides

Shawn Cameron

Kyle Ma

Jason Scull

William Carrington

Jan Mapes

Kelly Singleton

Caroline Korbell Carrington

Bonnie Marris

Matt Smith

G. Russell Case

Walter Matia

Daniel Sprick

Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey

Curt Mattson

Craig Tennant*

Sean Michael Chavez

Joseph McGurl*

Ezra Tucker

Bruce Cheever

Kenny McKenna

Kent Ullberg

Kevin Chupik*

Krystii Melaine

Randy Van Beek

Nicholas Coleman

Dean Mitchell

Dustin Van Wechel

Todd Connor

Brenda Murphy

Albin Veselka*

Brent Cotton

Ed Natiya

Jim Vogel

Mikel Donahue

Bill Nebeker

Morgan Weistling

C. Michael Dudash

P.A. Nisbet*

Kim Wiggins

Teresa Elliott

Don Oelze

Jeremy Winborg

Phil Epp*

Pat Pauley*

Jim Wodark*

Jon Flaming*

Dustin Payne

Xiang Zhang

Martin Grelle

Chad Poppleton

Brian Grimm

Howard Post

* New for 2026 Night of Artists

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BRANDON BAILEY (b. 1984) V i gi l a nt Gu ardian B ronze 3 0" x 1 7" x 19"

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GREG BEECHAM (b. 1954) Wo rki n g in the Meadow O il on lin en board 14" x 18 "

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GREG BEECHAM (b. 1954) Af ternoon Flare -Up Oi l o n l i ne n 3 0 x 4 8 i n.

TEAL BLAKE (b. 1978) T h e Red Shir t Sum i i nk on bu tche r pa p e r 4 0" x 4 0"

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MARK BOEDGES (b. 1973) To G low from Within Oil on canvas 24" x 30 "

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AMERY BOHLING (b. 1976) Wh en t he Smoke Tu rne d Be a uti ful O i l o n l i ne n 2 5" x 3 3 "

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JIM BORTZ (b. 1963) Roya l Entran ce O i l o n h ardboard 24" x 18 "

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RAY BROWN (b. 1972) Brothe rs in Ar ms Charcoal on mounte d p a pe r 48" x 36 "

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MARY ROSS BUCHHOLZ (b. 1969) Satis f ied C h a rc o a l a n d g ra p h i te o n g e s s oed AC M p an el 2 0 " x 2 3"

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NANCY BUSH (b. 1947) D ec em be r Supe r Moon Oi l o n B elgian line n 3 6" x 4 0"

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BLAIR BUSWELL (b. 1956) Ris k y Bu s in es s Bron ze 18 " x 16" x 32 "

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SHAWN CAMERON (b. 1950) Mo r ni ng Hustle Oi l o n c anvas 1 8 " x 24 "

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CAROLINE KORBELL CARRINGTON (b. 1969) La n d of En chantm ent Oil on canvas 48 " x 16"

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NANCY DUNLOP CAWDREY (b. 1948) T h o r ny Rose and the W i l d Bun c h Dye o n silk 3 0 x 4 0 in.

WILLIAM CARRINGTON (b. 1966) Frenzy B ronze on Texas me squ i te 21 " x 21 "

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G. RUSSELL CASE (b. 1966) R i d e rs on Ju n iper Flats O i l o n lin en on board 30 " x 36"

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NANCY DUNLOP CAWDREY (b. 1948) Assi ni boine Su ndance S hi r t Dye o n silk 3 2" x 3 6"

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SEAN MICHAEL CHAVEZ (b. 1971) St i l l The D es cent Oil on canvas 40 " x 30 "

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BRUCE CHEEVER (b. 1958) D a ughte rs of the Canyon Oi l o n l i ne n on b oard 3 2" x 3 0"

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KEVIN CHUPIK (b. 1967) Seq u ester Ac r y l i c on birch p an el 32 " x 5 0 "

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NICHOLAS COLEMAN (b. 1978) Sp ri ng time in Dog Va l l ey Oi l o n line n 20" x 16 "

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TODD CONNOR (b. 1964) Farewell M y Love Oil on lin en 30 " x 24"

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BRENT COTTON (b. 1972) Sund own on the Rid ge l i n e Oi l o n b oard 24 " x 36 "

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MIKEL DONAHUE (b. 1956) W h e re the Track En ds Acr ylic on board 2 2 " x 36"

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C. MICHAEL DUDASH (b. 1952) A Cowgirl's He ritag e Oi l o n l i ne n 3 0" x 28"

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TERESA ELLIOTT (b. 1953) Winter C oat Oil on lin en 2 0 " x 24"

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PHIL EPP (b. 1946) F i gu re s and Cloud Ac r ylic on b oard 4 0" x 30" 56

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JON FLAMING (b. 1962) My Otom i Fr ien d O il on canvas 40 " x 30 "

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MARTIN GRELLE (b. 1954) Par t y Le ade r Ac r y l i c on line n 18" x 1 4 "

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BRIAN GRIMM (b. 1968) Estam pida Oil on board 24" x 40 "

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ABIGAIL GUTTING (b. 1984) Move Over Oi l o n l i ne n 20 x 4 0 in.

ENRIQUE GUERRA (b. 1958) O ut of t he Canyon O i l o n l i ne n 18" x 24 "

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WILLIAM HASKELL (b. 1963) T h e Lo n g R i d e to Redem ption Ac r ylic on p an el 12 " x 9 "

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QUANG HO (b. 1963) La C ucin a O i l o n lin en 2 0 " x 12 "

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DONNA HOWELL-SICKLES (b. 1949) Your Yard or Mine Mi xed me d ia on pape r 30" x 3 0"

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MARK KOHLER (b. 1963) Fea r Not The Enmity Waterc olor on pape r 26 1/2 " x 19 1/ 2"

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JOE KRONENBERG (b. 1968) Hu nt'n Ru stlers Oil on board 2 8 " x 42 "

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JOSHUA LAROCK (b. 1982) Cl ear- Eye d Oi l 20" x 1 6"

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BRUCE K. LAWES (b. 1962) Locked On Oil on lin en 40 " x 30 "

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KYLE MA (b. 2000) Verm i l l i on Cliffs Sunris e Oi l o n pane l 26" x 4 0"

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JAN MAPES (b. 1954) Es cape Ar tists Bron ze 14" x 10 1 /2 " x 6"

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BONNIE MARRIS (b. 1951) Runni ng Wild Oi l o n l i ne n 4 8" x 4 8"

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WALTER MATIA (b. 1953) S e e i n g Thin gs Whole Bron ze 3 8 " x 2 3" x 15 "

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CURT MATTSON (b. 1956) Che ck i n ' H i s Ba c k Tra i l Bronze 20 1/ 2" x 1 0 1 / 2" x 1 1 " 74

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JOSEPH MCGURL (b. 1958) Mo rn i n g L i g ht in the C anyon Oil on lin en 30 " x 24"

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KENNY MCKENNA (b. 1950) B i g B end's Rio Grande Oi l o n l i ne n 26" x 3 6"

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KRYSTII MELAINE (b. 1963) Bou n d for Life O il on lin en p an el 30 " x 40 "

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DEAN MITCHELL (b. 1957) Sol i t ud e Ac r y l i c 1 6" x 3 0"

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BRENDA MURPHY (b. 1955) C aprock Sentin el C h arcoal on board 18 " x 24"

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ED NATIYA (b. 1972) Sent ie ne l on the So uthe r n P l a i n s B ronze 22" x 7 1 / 2" x 6 "

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BILL NEBEKER (b. 1942) O n t h e Hors e Thief ’s Trail Bron ze 25" x 20" x 9"

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P.A. NISBET (b. 1948) T h e Ci tade l Oi l o n l i ne n 4 0" x 3 6"

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DON OELZE (b. 1965) C a m p a t the Tradin g Post Oil on lin en 48 " x 48 "

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PAT PAULEY (b. 1963) S p i r i t Wa r r i or O i l on b oa rd 7 2 " x 30 " 84

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DUSTIN PAYNE (b. 1981) The Ran ge C olt Bron ze 11 1 /2 " x 10 " x 5 "

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CHAD POPPLETON (b. 1976) Fo ot h i l l of the Wind Rive rs Oi l 1 8 " x 3 6"

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HOWARD POST (b. 1948) Qu iet Water Oil 24" x 36"

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GRANT REDDEN (b. 1960) Ha i r Tr i gg e r Oil 24 " x 3 0"

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RON RENCHER (b. 1952) Mo rn i n g F i res , Taos Pu eblo Oil on lin en 36" x 40 "

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PAUL RHYMER (b. 1962) Kokope lli Bronze 23" x 9" x 8"

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GARY LYNN ROBERTS (b. 1953) Even in g Glow Oil on canvas 2 8 " x 40 "

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ANDREW RODA (b. 1983) Vaque ro Oil on canva s 48" x 32"

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ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ (b. 1951) T he Tell Tale Teller Oil on lin en 30 " x 40 "

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JULIA ROGERS (b. 1962) Ri ver Horse Roundu p Oi l o n l ine n 36" x 4 8"

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SCOTT ROGERS (b. 1961) O f f t he Mogollon Rim Bron ze 18 1 /2 " x 36" x 6"

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GLADYS ROLDÁN-DE-MORAS (b. 1963) Guardians of Tra d i ti on O il on Be lg i a n l i n e n 40" x 25 1/ 2 " 96

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DAVE SANTILLANES (b. 1972) The Getaway Oil on p an el 18 " x 2 7 "

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STEFAN SAVIDES (b. 1950) Mi ghty M i ght Ca st Bron ze 17" x 9 1 / 2" x 8" 98

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JASON SCULL (b. 1958) C ow C atcher Bron ze 1 2 " x 5 1 /2 " x 5 "

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KELLY SINGLETON (b. 1971) L i t t l e Burrow on the Pra i r i e Oi l o n l i ne n 1 8 " x 3 6"

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DANIEL SPRICK (b. 1953) Sout h B ou lde r Cre e k Oi l o n board 24" x 3 6"

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CRAIG TENNANT (b. 1946) New Kid in Town Oil on board 16" x 30 "

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EZRA TUCKER (b. 1955) Maje stic Return Ac r ylic on illustrat i on b oa rd 4 0" x 30" 104

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KENT ULLBERG (b. 1945) Great Arch Bron ze 12 " x 17 " x 17 "

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RANDY VAN BEEK (b. 1958) Apa c h e Camp in the G ua d a l up e Mounta i n s Oi l o n l i ne n 3 0" x 50 "

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DUSTIN VAN WECHEL (b. 1974) The Last Frontier Oil on lin en 30 " x 40 "

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ALBIN VESELKA (b. 1979) Trea c h e rous Bu sine ss Oi l o n l i ne n 3 0" x 4 0"

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JIM VOGEL (b. 1964) S u n d a y After n oon O i l o n c anvas p an el 18 " x 24"

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MORGAN WEISTLING B uffalo Bill Cody Oil on line n 3 4" x 24"

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KIM WIGGINS (b. 1959) Ar izon a D u s k Oil on p an el 11" x 14"

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JEREMY WINBORG (b. 1979) G uardi a n of the Re d C l i ffs Oi l o n board 4 0" x 3 0"

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JIM WODARK (b. 1958) H igh Sier ras Oil on lin en 24" x 48 "

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XIANG ZHANG (b. 1954) F i esta Oi l on line n 3 2" x 40"

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BRANDON BAILEY Brandon Bailey, born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, is a western and wildlife artist celebrated for his vivid portrayals of the American West. A former bull rider, Bailey draws inspiration from his deep connection to western heritage, wildlife, and the landscapes he knows firsthand. His work captures authenticity, movement, and storytelling, from rodeo arenas to wide-open ranges and Native traditions. In 2021, he was inducted into the prestigious Cowboy Artists of America.

GREG BEECHAM Greg Beecham, born 1954, is still just as passionate to learn and grow as an artist as the first full-time day in late summer of 1978. After a forty-seven year career of painting wildlife art, Beecham believes his talent, opportunity, and passion to paint are gifts from God, and that it is his responsibility to pursue excellence in art and be a blessing to those who view his work. Beecham's work has been covered in numerous magazines such as Southwest Art and Art of the West. His work has graced the covers of the following magazines; Safari Magazine (three times), Southwest Art (twice), Western Art Collector (twice), Bugle, Wildlife Art News, Sporting Classics, and U.S. Art. Greg has been married to Lu Beecham for fourty-eight years. They have a son and a daughter, both grown, whom they are very proud of.

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THOMAS BLACKSHEAR II Thomas Blackshear II graduated from the American Academy of Art in Chicago in 1977. Blackshear worked for a year for the Hallmark Card Company in Kansas City, Missouri and by 1980, he was working as head illustrator for Godbold/Richter Studio. Blackshear became a freelance illustrator in 1982 and has been selfemployed ever since. Known for his dramatic lighting and sensitivity to mood, Blackshear has produced illustrations for advertising, books, calendars, collectors’ plates, greeting cards, magazines, postage stamps, and national posters. His clients range from Disney Pictures, Lucasfilm, and Universal Studios to International Wildlife and National Geographic. In 1995, Blackshear created Ebony Visions, which has been the number-one-selling black figurine collectible in the United States for the past 20 years. Blackshear won the National Association of Limited Edition Dealers’ Artist of the Year in 1999, and International Collectible Artist of the Year Award in 2001 for that line. In 2006, Blackshear had a one-man show through the Vatican where he unveiled his painting, Pope John Paul II. Blackshear’s recent “Western Nouveau” paintings have been featured on the covers of Art of the West and Western Art Collector, and his Western art continues to win awards and find new audiences. In 2020, Blackshear was inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame. A retrospective book of his paintings is soon to be published. Blackshear is represented by Broadmoor Galleries in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as well as Trailside Galleries in Jackson, Wyoming, and Scottsdale, Arizona.

TEAL BLAKE Teal Blake grew up on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains in Montana. Looking at C.M. Russell works in his father’s studio and reading Will James' books inspired him to pick up a pencil and start capturing his own visions of cowboys and the American West. Blake has been painting professionally since 2005. He has always liked to show the traditional West: cowboys who are not always clean-shaven, shirts that are not always creased, and horses’ manes that are not always long. Blake’s love for the traditions of ranching and cowboying is unparalleled. His portrayal of ranch life and the handful of people keeping it alive is authentic—no models, no costumes. Fortunate enough to work and ride alongside his friends and muses, Blake is able to capture his material and inspiration firsthand. In 2014, Blake’s labor, talent, and accomplishments earned him an invitation into the renowned Cowboy Artists of America. He has also been honored with several awards, including the Joe Beeler CAA Foundation Award and First Place Watercolor at the Phippen Museum in Prescott, Arizona. His work has been featured in Western Horseman, Western Art & Architecture, Southwest Art, Ranch & Reata, and The Cowboy Way. Blake and his son Luc currently reside in Fort Worth, Texas.

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MARK BOEDGES Mark Boedges has, in a remarkably short time, earned numerous awards and exhibited widely in galleries across the country. He attended the University of Colorado, where he studied Fine Art, but soon found himself drawn to a more traditional and immersive approach to painting. After two years, he left the program to devote himself entirely to studying from nature. Plein-air painting became his central focus, a discipline he pursued rigorously for many years. Seeking eventually to bring greater intention and refinement to his work, Boedges transitioned into the studio, carrying with him a deep understanding of the landscape, particularly that of the American West. There, he began developing large, luminescent canvases that reflect his continued fascination with light. His recent work explores the personal and spiritual resonance of this light, using the landscape as a vehicle to express his sense of joy and wonder at the world we inhabit. Boedges has been awarded Best in Show at the American Impressionist Society, Wayne Plein Air, Door County Plein Air, and the Scottsdale Salon of Fine Art. Additional honors include the Joseph Hartley Memorial Award from the Salmagundi Club in New York City, the Bohnert Memorial Award from the Hudson Valley Art Association, the Artistic Excellence Award from Southwest Art magazine, and the Grand Prize for Landscape from International Artist magazine, where his work was also featured in a dedicated article.

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AMERY BOHLING When the Smoke Turned Beautiful began with a visit to the South Rim to witness the North Rim wildfire. The scale of the burn was immense—entire forests, the lodge, and familiar landscapes were consumed, leaving a loss that was difficult to comprehend. Yet the plume rising over the horizon held a strange beauty. At sunset, the smoke was illuminated in purples and oranges, and at night, photography revealed a deep, burning red. Each painting in this collection preserves a moment that left a lasting impression. These experiences demand remembrance, and through painting, I give them a place to exist. This series embodies the mixture of awe, sadness, and reflection I felt while observing the fire from a safe distance. As artists, we are compelled to depict what matters most to us. Even in moments of difficulty, beauty and loss often coexist— sometimes in the same sky.

JIM BORTZ A lifelong outdoorsman and painter, Jim Bortz relates his unique experiences in the field through his art. Adventures in fly fishing, elk hunting, and backcountry camping all lend an unmistakable authenticity in Bortz’ work. With a bold impressionistic style built on a foundation of solid drawing skills, Bortz's work strikes a balance of honest believability and fearless compositions. Making his home in Cody, Wyoming near the east entrance of Yellowstone National Park, Bortz has access to all the subjects he loves to observe and paint. Exploring the wild places of the Rocky Mountain West has provided Bortz with endless inspiration.

RAY BROWN Ray Brown is a visual artist whose work reflects a lifelong passion for nature, wildlife, and the outdoors. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Visual Communications, Brown spent several years working as a commercial artist and designer in Baltimore, Maryland. While his early career focused on meeting the demands of the commercial art world, Brown always sought to create work that was more personal and connected to the natural world. Since relocating to California in 2002, Brown has dedicated himself fully to this vision, producing artwork that merges his technical expertise with a deep reverence for the environment. Working primarily in charcoal, Brown creates works on paper that reflect his unique perspective on the natural world. His pieces are rooted in close observation and an emotional connection to the landscapes and wildlife that inspire him. Through creative design and composition, expressive mark-making and careful attention to form and detail, Brown captures the quiet complexity and beauty of nature.

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MARY ROSS BUCHHOLZ Born and raised in West Texas, she brings preservation and an authentic portrayal of the American West to life. Buchholz and her husband live and ranch along with their three adult sons in a rural West Texas near the town of Eldorado. Coming from a pioneering ranching family that homesteaded in the early 1890s, Buchholz offers a glimpse of her daily ranch life primarily with the use of charcoal and graphite, the most primitive of mediums. Buchholz relishes in creating the portrait, whether the subject is an animal or a person. She enjoys subtly rendering the details, different textures and the individual characteristics of her subjects. “I want my pieces to not only look real, but feel real. I’m always mindful of the subject’s personality and hope each piece is portrayed with honesty and simplicity. I am blessed that what I enjoy drawing is right here, out my backdoor”. Buchholz has received numerous awards and participates in many museum shows across the country. Her most recent honors include the Small Works Great Wonders art show 2024 Cynthia Post Memorial Directors' Choice Award at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and the Briscoe Western Art Museum 2023 Night of Artists William B. Travis Patrons’ Choice Award. Buchholz is honored to have designed and sculpted the Night of Artists awards for the Briscoe Museum. Buchholz is represented by InSight Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX and Broadmoor Gallery in Colorado Springs, CO. www.maryrossbuchholz.com

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NANCY BUSH Nancy Bush, born 1947, is a native Texan who resides in Fredericksburg, Texas. “Landscape is my love and is always a challenge, spiritually and emotionally. The variety and vastness of it can sometimes be overwhelming. Simplification is the answer. ‘Less Is More.’ The last light of the day or daybreak interests me more than any other time of the day. I also love gray cloudy days. Trying to capture the spirit and emotion of what is happening before my eyes is the greatest challenge.” Bush’s greatest influence has come from nineteenth and twentieth century painters: George Inness, Isaac Levitan, Bruce Crane, and Russell Chatham, among others. Bush’s work is in numerous private and corporate collections and has been exhibited at various museums and art clubs, including the Briscoe Western Art Museum, San Antonio; Bryan Museum, Galveston, Texas; National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City; the prestigious Salmagundi Club, New York; and others through the American Impressionist Society and the American Tonalist Society, of which she is a master signature member. “My subject matter comes from all over the country. I strive for my paintings to have a universal appeal, not just represent a particular region. Nothing can imitate nature, but I hope my paintings will convey a single quiet moment of the landscape in its raw beauty.”

BLAIR BUSWELL Blair Buswell has always been captivated by the human figure, focusing on gesture, mood, and expression to bring a sense of life to his sculptures. His interest in the athletic form has led to depictions of many prominent sports figures, including Jack Nicklaus, Oscar Robertson, Doak Walker, and Paul “Bear” Bryant. Since 1983, he has sculpted more than 130 portrait busts for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Buswell’s work encompasses a wide range of subjects and scales, appearing in museums, private collections, campuses, sports venues, and galleries across the country. His public monuments include Mickey Mantle in Oklahoma City; Charlton Heston at the National Heritage Museum; a larger-than-life figure of Merlin Olsen at Utah State University; and a twice-life-size sculpture of General Robert Neyland at the University of Tennessee. Additional notable works include an eightfoot sculpture of Coach John Wooden at UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion (2012) and an eight-foot monument to filmmaker Warren Miller installed at the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana (2022). A member of the Prix de West, a founding member of the Northwest Rendezvous Group, and a Fellow of the National Sculpture Society, Buswell is widely respected for his versatility and technical mastery. He continues to expand his skills through ambitious large-scale projects, most notably a monumental series created with Ed Fraughton and Kent Ullberg for downtown Omaha. Beginning with a oneblock-long wagon train completed in 2009, the project has grown to include Native Americans, mountain men, and a handcart family, with work continuing through 2027.

SHAWN CAMERON Shawn’s Arizona ranching heritage continues into the sixth generation. Her subjects are real, their stories are true. Her passion is to share this life she has personally known and loved. She drew and painted from childhood but the mentoring of friends such as Bill Owen, and other admired artists helped her grow professionally. While grateful for the gift God has provided, her goal is to continue improving. Her work has been featured in prominent publications, graced the cover of Western Horseman and other magazines, as well as been part of museum shows such as Prix de West, Night of Artists, C.M. Russell Auction, Cowgirl Up! Art From the Other Side of the West, Coors Western Art Show and more. Her recognitions and awards include being named a Master Artist for Art of the Cowgirl 2024, receiving the Steel Dust Award in 2022 for Best of Show from the American Quarter Horse Museum in America’s Horse in Art. She’s honored the Sigler Western Museum and Booth Western Art Museum have purchased her art for their permanent collection. She maintains a studio in Pine, Arizona where she and her husband live.

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CAROLINE KORBELL CARRINGTON Caroline Korbell Carrington grew up in a family that values the land and wildlife of Texas. She spent many of her formative years in the Texas Hill Country, where she began creating works of art. Over time, art became a passion that led to her successful career as a landscape painter. “I am so privileged to be able to not only enjoy the outdoors and the beautiful scenery found in the Southwest, but also to immerse myself in these images by capturing them on canvas.” Carrington graduated from Texas Christian University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Painting. She later spent time in New Mexico working alongside prominent landscape painters, including the late David Barbero. Over the years, she has experimented with many different media, with oil on canvas remaining her primary focus. She continues to paint landscape scenes from the western United States, with a particular emphasis on Texas. Caroline Korbell Carrington works alongside her husband, sculptor William Carrington, in their home studio.

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WILLIAM CARRINGTON William Carrington received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Southwest Texas State University in 1989. He worked for several years as a production artist at Giles Design Studio in San Antonio, where he later did freelance production work for various studios. He attended Trinity University, where he earned a Master of Arts degree in Teaching. He went on to teach elementary education for 13 years and later elementary art. After much contemplation and long conversations with his wife, the artist Caroline Korbell Carrington, he decided to pursue sculpture full time. He currently is entering the fifteenth year in this endeavour and has realized that sculpting is what he was meant to do. William Carrington is an avid lifelong outdoorsman. Coming from a ranching family, he spent a great deal of time hunting and fishing. Over the years, he has gained in-depth knowledge of wildlife and wildlife behavior. In his work, he captures the gestural qualities of animals. Carrington also spent years in the outdoors, cleaning and butchering game. He states, "By butchering game, one gains a keen knowledge of the animal's physical characteristics and muscular structure." He puts this knowledge into his work, striving to depict the animal's movement from within. He currently works out of his studio at home in San Antonio, Texas.

G. RUSSELL CASE Western painter G. Russell Case is inspired by creation, but he places little value on literal translations. His sweeping, idealized depictions of the Western landscape combine the beauty of the created world with the rich imagination and originality of an artist’s mind. Case’s work is simple, pure, and fresh; his painting draws in the viewer and delivers timeless landscapes. We are immediately transported into a world created by shadow and light, of immense vistas punctuated by jagged mountains and inhabited by lonesome cowboys and Native Americans. Russell Case’s work is represented in galleries including the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, the Springville Museum of Art, and the Phippen Museum, among others. Case has also won numerous awards, including Best of Show and First Place Oil Painting at Phippen Western Art Show in Prescott, Arizona, in 2001; the Coors Western Art Best of Show in 2012 and Artist’s Choice in 2014. Among the national shows Case is in are the Prix de West in Oklahoma City; Coors Western Art Exhibition in Denver; and Maynard Dixon Country in Mt. Carmel, Utah. Case resides in Brigham City, Utah. He is married to Susanne, and they have three children: Taylee, Morgan, and Cooper. He is also a proud grandpa to six grandchildren.

NANCY DUNLOP CAWDREY Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey began her artistic career in the 1970s, working primarily in watercolor before discovering the vibrancy of French dyes on crepe de chine silk. Drawing on her years of experience with water media, she developed a distinctive style that blends expressive color with fluid composition. Today, she is celebrated for her signature Western motifs, vivid florals, and powerful wildlife portrayals, with works held in collections around the world. In 2020, Nancy launched her one-woman traveling museum exhibition, Forever Glacier, a series of twenty-five large-format silk paintings depicting the mammals, habitats, and landscapes of Glacier National Park. The exhibition debuted at the C.M. Russell Museum before traveling to the Booth Western Art Museum. In addition to her studio practice, Nancy teaches silk painting workshops throughout the year. For fourteen years, she has led a popular workshop at Triple Creek Ranch in Darby, Montana, a five-star Relais & Châteaux resort. Nancy is represented by Cawdrey Gallery in Whitefish, Montana; West Lives On Contemporary Gallery in Jackson Hole, Wyoming; Sorrel Sky Gallery in Santa Fe; and Big Horn Galleries in Cody, Wyoming.

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SEAN MICHAEL CHAVEZ Born into the vibrant cultural landscape of the American Southwest, Native New Mexican artist Sean Michael Chavez creates work that bridges tradition and innovation. Drawing inspiration from historic masters such as the Taos Society of Artists, he honors the past while embracing the evolving future of Western art. His refined color sensibility and distinctive design aesthetic have established him as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary Western painting. Represented by Acosta Strong Fine Art in Santa Fe, Chavez continues to sell out solo exhibitions and show nationally. His exhibition history includes the Albuquerque Museum of Art, the Eiteljorg Museum, the Couse-Sharp Historic Site, the Briscoe Western Art Museum, the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale, and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, where he has exhibited as a Prix de West artist. Chavez’s work is held in numerous prominent private collections as well as the permanent collections of the Chisholm Trail Museum (TX), the Booth Museum (GA), and the Eiteljorg Museum (IN), where in 2025 his work was selected by the Western Society for the museum’s collection. His paintings have been featured widely in print, including Western Art Collector (cover image, August 2024), Southwest Art, Wild West Magazine, New Mexico Magazine, Santa Fe Magazine, Western Art & Architecture, and Fine Art Connoisseur.

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BRUCE CHEEVER Interested in art from an early age, Bruce Cheever embarked on a career as a fine artist after many years as an illustrator. During that period, he developed a deep affinity for tonalism, luminism, and realism—foundations that continue to inform his work today. Cheever’s atmospheric, bucolic landscapes often evoke the sensibilities of the Renaissance, and his enduring passion for the natural world is driven by a continual search for beauty. Cheever’s studio paintings grow out of the inspiration he gathers on his travels. Whether capturing a quiet rural scene in the American West or a pastoral European vista, he has cultivated a painting style that is distinctly his own. Born in 1958, the Utah-based artist cites both his education at Brigham Young University and his professional career as an illustrator as pivotal training in observation, technique, and discipline. Over the course of his career, Cheever has traveled widely to study and paint varied landscapes across the globe. His love of the Western American landscape—as well as his pursuit of figurative work and still life—has remained a defining hallmark of his artistic success.

KEVIN CHUPIK For more than 25 years, Kevin Chupik has been a professional exhibiting artist whose practice reflects the diverse landscapes and cultural intersections of the American Southwest. Throughout his time living in the region, he has cultivated a distinctive visual language that merges traditional Western iconography with elements of vintage modernity. His paintings often incorporate subtle irony and humor, creating nuanced conceptual narratives. Through these narrative vignettes, Chupik aims to “cut fresh trail” into the Contemporary Western genre by blending aspects of pop and surrealist art with classic Western themes. Chupik’s original works and prints are collected throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. He holds a Master of Art in Painting and Drawing from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Texas Christian University. Artist Statement Having grown up in the Southwest, I carry within me a sensibility shaped by its expansive, high-desert environment. The region’s people, places, and histories serve as the foundational elements of my work, though they often undergo subtle surreal transformations. Because the identity of the Southwest exists simultaneously in past and present, I frequently juxtapose mid-century modern architectural forms against classical desert landscapes, inhabited by a recurring vintage cowboy protagonist. The resulting imagery is at once nostalgic and contemporary, evoking a past made newly present.

NICHOLAS COLEMAN Born in Provo, Utah in 1978, Nicholas Coleman creates work that emphasizes the essential elements of storytelling: scene, structure, event, and plot. Each brushstroke contributes to a narrative that reflects themes of struggle, fortitude, and resilience. His romantic depictions of the American West invite viewers to join his ongoing mission to preserve a rapidly fading cultural heritage. Coleman’s artistic sensibility was shaped early on through the influence of his father, renowned Western American artist Michael Coleman. Western American art has long resisted rigid categorization and stylistic boundaries, continuing to assert its place within the broader contemporary art landscape. For Coleman, this cultural tension is a compelling force, one that attracts an audience eager to exchange the pace of modern life for the untamed expanses of the West. This dynamic serves as the foundation of his artistic vision, inspiring him to portray Western American subjects through a broadened and inclusive lens. His paintings encourage imaginative exploration, while his advocacy work invites people to experience the West firsthand. Underlying Coleman’s artistic practice is the belief that connection fosters stewardship: those who experience and treasure Western landscapes will be moved to protect them. Known for his efforts to expand access to America’s wilderness, Coleman is equally committed to making art itself more accessible. This dual dedication to place and to people remains a defining element of his creative and cultural outreach.

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TODD CONNOR Todd Connor, born in Oklahoma, has lived and painted most of his professional career in Montana. His love for nature and history sprang from a childhood in the outdoors, exploring and sleeping under the stars. Once out of high school Todd joined the Navy. He served as a Navy Seal, Team 3, in Coronado, California and overseas. After the Navy he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from the prestigious ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California in 1997. He then worked as a color board painter for Universal Studios Japan theme park project. In 1999, Todd made the move to Montana and began painting fulltime. Living in Montana began an adventure of another kind. That of an artist immersing himself in the history of the great explorers along the Missouri River, the Rocky Mountains and the journey and symbolism of the American Cowboy. His work is shown in the C.M. Russell Museum, where he has the honor of membership in the Russell Skull Society of Artists. His paintings are part of the permanent collection of the Briscoe Museum in San Antonio and the Museum of Western Art in Kerrville, Texas. In 2023 Todd fulfilled a lifelong dream and was inducted into the distinguished Cowboy Artists of America. In 2025 Todd was appointed by Montana Governor Greg Gianforte to the Montana Arts Council.

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BRENT COTTON Brent Cotton is an award-winning, nationally recognized artist based in the Bitterroot Valley of western Montana. Working primarily in the tonalist and luminist traditions popularized in the late nineteenth century, he seeks to create paintings that convey mood, atmosphere, and a sense of timelessness. An avid outdoorsman, Cotton can often be found on the region’s renowned rivers—fly rod in hand or guiding a drift boat. The Bitterroot Valley’s proximity to exceptional blue-ribbon trout streams is one of the many reasons he and his family have chosen to make it their home. His passion for the outdoors and fly-fishing has naturally led him to focus on sporting art within his broader body of work. Cotton is the recipient of the 2018 Wilson Hurley Award for Best Landscape at the Prix de West Invitational at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, as well as the 2019 Victor Higgins Award for Best Body of Work at Quest for the West at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis. His paintings are held in numerous private and corporate collections across the United States. Cotton is represented by Trailside Gallery, Jackson Hole, Wyoming; Huey’s Fine Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Mockingbird Gallery, Bend, Oregon; and Samarah Fine Art, Whitefish, Montana.

MIKEL DONAHUE Born 1956, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Mikel Donahue, a multiple award-winning member of the Cowboy Artists of America, is renowned for his exceptionally detailed and faithful depictions of cowboy life. His drawings and paintings capture ranches, livestock, and the rhythms of daily work—transforming what may appear to be ordinary chores into moments of quiet meaning and reflection through his distinctive artistic style. Born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Donahue learned the realities of ranch life from his paternal grandfather, who raised cattle in northeastern Oklahoma. His maternal grandfather introduced him to Western art at an early age through memorable visits to Tulsa’s Gilcrease Museum and to what was then the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City. Inspired both by the working ranch and by the iconic art of Charlie Russell, Frederic Remington, and other Western masters, Donahue has built a life and career that reflects the best of both worlds. Today, he and his wife, Christie, raise racing Quarter Horses on their property outside Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, while he continues to pursue an acclaimed career in the arts.

C. MICHAEL DUDASH C. Michael Dudash was born in 1952 in Mankato, Minnesota, and later settled in the Green Mountains of Vermont, where he began his career as an artist and oil painter in 1977. Trained in the fine arts, he established a national reputation through his work in classic illustration. After 25 successful years in that field, he transitioned to full-time fine art painting in 2002 and subsequently moved West. Dudash soon began selling his work through leading Western galleries and earned prominent placement in major museum exhibitions and national auctions. His paintings have been featured in notable venues such as the Prix de West Invitational, the C.M. Russell Museum, the Briscoe Western Art Museum, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, the Scottsdale Art Auction, and the Coeur d’Alene Art Auction. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including Art of the West, Southwest Art, Western Art Collector, American Artist, and Artists Magazine. Hundreds of private collectors and corporations hold his paintings in their permanent collections, as do the Booth Museum, the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art, and the Briscoe Western Art Museum. In 2016, Dudash was inducted into the Cowboy Artists of America. He lives near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with his wife, Valerie.

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TERESA ELLIOTT Teresa Elliott is an award-winning artist based in Texas. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Kansas and has received numerous honors from institutions including the Briscoe Western Art Museum, San Antonio, Texas; the Portrait Society of America, Tallahassee, Florida; the Art Renewal Center, Port Reading, New Jersey; and the Coors Western Art Exhibition and Sale at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado. Her work has been exhibited at the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio; the MEAM European Museum of Modern Art in Barcelona, Spain; the Salmagundi Club in New York City; and the Beijing World Art Museum in China. Her collectors include Nolan Ryan, the Bass family, and the National Western Stock Show. Elliott’s West Texas studio rests on a bed of ancient lava rock overlooking an expansive historic ranch. The presence of wandering javelina herds, deer, and turkey serves as a daily reminder of John Muir’s enduring insight: “When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it connected to the rest of the world.”

PHIL EPP Born 1946, Henderson, Nebraska, United States Phil Epp is a distinguished American artist celebrated for his vivid and minimalist interpretations of the Great Plains. Raised on a rural crop and cattle farm in Nebraska, he later settled in Kansas, where the region’s expansive skies and open prairies became the defining subjects of his work. Epp studied art at Bethel College in Newton, Kansas, and spent more than thirty years teaching in the Newton public schools while maintaining a dedicated studio practice. His paintings—characterized by bold skies, low horizons, and emblematic Western imagery such as wild horses, windswept prairies, and dramatic cloud formations—have earned him a national following. Epp received the Kansas Governor’s Art Award in 1985 and retired from teaching in 2003 to pursue his art full-time. His Blue Sky Sculpture in Newton was named one of the “Eight Wonders of Kansas Art” by the Kansas Sampler Foundation. In 2016, he was inducted into the Cowboy Artists of America, recognizing his significant contributions to Western and regional art. His work has been featured in exhibitions across the United States and is represented in both private and public collections worldwide. As part of the U.S. Department of State’s Art in Embassies program, Epp served as a cultural ambassador to Kazakhstan in 2009, with additional installations in American embassies in Latvia, Africa, and Fiji. He received Best of Show at the 2010 Panhandle Plains Invitational in Canyon, Texas.

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JON FLAMING Jon Flaming lives in Texas with his wife and business partner, Kathy, while their children and grandchildren reside nearby. Primarily selftaught, Flaming’s work has been influenced by artists including William Lester, Everett Spruce, Otis Dozier, Stuart Davis, and Marsden Hartley. He works in oil, acrylic, and found materials, developing a modern interpretation of the Western genre that has earned him a dedicated following of collectors and fans. Over the years, Flaming has collaborated with brands such as Stetson, Tecovas, The John Wayne Family, and YETI, licensing his artwork to promote their products. His fine art is held in prominent collections, including The Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, the Booth Western Art Museum in Georgia, the Tyler Museum of Art, The Grace Museum in Abilene, the San Angelo Museum of Fine Art, and the Museum of the Southwest in Midland. Flaming’s work has been featured at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, as well as in numerous solo and group exhibitions across the country. His paintings are represented in many private and public collections. Most recently, he exhibited at the Far West Show in Austin and participated in the Far West Show in New York City. Flaming’s innovative approach and contemporary vision continue to expand the boundaries of Western art, blending traditional themes with a modern sensibility that resonates with audiences nationwide.

MARTIN GRELLE Born and raised in Clifton, Texas, Martin Grelle resides with his wife, Joyce, on a ranch just a few miles from town. His studio is situated in the Meridian Creek Valley, nestled among the rolling hills of Bosque County and only a short distance from his home. Grelle began painting at a young age and received early mentorship from artist James Boren. Within a year of graduating from high school, he held his first solo exhibition at a local gallery. Since then, he has presented more than 30 one-man shows and has earned numerous awards at exhibitions across the country. In 1995, Grelle was inducted into the Cowboy Artists of America. He also participated in the inaugural Prix de West Invitational at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. His accolades include the Prix de West Purchase Award, the Nona Jean Hulsey Rumsey Buyers’ Choice Award, the CA Buyers’ Choice Award, the Silver Awards for Water Solubles and Oil, the Gold Award for Drawing, the Legacy Award from the Briscoe Western Art Museum, and the Spirit of the West Award from the San Dimas Festival of Arts. Grelle’s work has been featured in The Masters at the Autry Museum, Quest for the West at the Eiteljorg Museum, the Coeur d’Alene Auction, and the Jackson Hole Art Auction. His paintings have also appeared in numerous publications, including Art of the West, Western Art Collector, Southwest Art, Western Art & Architecture, and True West’s 2011 Best of the West Source Book.

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BRIAN GRIMM The art of Brian Grimm invites viewers into an immersive encounter with the animal world. His faithful portrayals of wildlife are grounded in extensive field experience, while his strong brushwork, confident style, and discerning sense of design reflect both deep respect for his subjects and mastery of artistic principles. Grimm earned a degree in commercial art from Austin Community College, studying under several influential professors who shaped the contemporary Austin arts scene. Following his studies, he worked as a graphic designer in Austin. His transition into fine art began at outdoor festivals, where his first exhibition quickly led to an eager audience and initial gallery representation. National representation and museum invitations soon followed. Over the course of his career, Grimm’s work has spanned Western, plein air, and impressionist traditions, ultimately finding its enduring focus in wildlife art, which he has pursued exclusively for the past twenty-five years. In 2020, Grimm was selected as a Centennial Artist for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Centennial Celebration. He has also been recognized in the Arts in the Parks Top 100, the Southwest Art “Top 100 in Artistic Excellence,” and with the Jim Ward Memorial Award from the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Grimm’s paintings have been featured in numerous publications, including Art of the West, Southwest Art, Western Art & Architecture, and Western Art Collector.

ENRIQUE GUERRA Enrique Guerra studied at Paier College of Art in Hamden, Connecticut. Following his graduation, he apprenticed with noted artists Robert Lougheed and Tom Lovell in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Working in both oil painting and bronze sculpture, Guerra draws inspiration from the vast deserts and brushlands of northern Mexico and South Texas. He is particularly fond of depicting street scenes in semi-abandoned towns, as well as farmers tending their livestock and cultivating their land. Having spent the majority of his life in these environments, Guerra continues to find enduring resonance and creative direction in the landscapes and people of this region. In 2016, Guerra installed a life-sized bronze sculpture titled El Caporal in the sculpture garden of the Briscoe Western Art Museum. The commissioned piece portrays an early Spanish settler driving two longhorn cows yoked together with a rope. Through extensive research, Guerra uncovered the historical method of using ropes with wooden bobbins as a yoking mechanism for controlling wild cattle during transport. The sculpture also depicts the practice of braiding the animals’ tails together to further discourage escape—an authentic detail drawn from early Texas ranching tradition. In 2019, Guerra completed a sculpture of Juan Seguín, now installed at The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. Guerra lives on his family’s cattle ranch near McAllen, Texas, and his work is featured annually in Night of the Artists at the Briscoe Western Art Museum.

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WILLIAM HASKELL Working from his studio in the high desert terrain of Santa Fe, William Haskell creates visually distinctive works that reflect his deep passion for the landscapes of the American West. Whether depicting weathered adobe structures, expansive mesas, or emotionally charged storm scenes, his signature style is widely recognized throughout the Southwest. Haskell’s artistic goal has remained constant: to draw viewers into a direct, intimate connection with his subjects, inviting them to engage both emotionally and energetically with the natural abstractions present in his work. His paintings are included in respected galleries and in numerous corporate and private collections. Haskell’s work has been exhibited in many prominent Western art institutions, including the Briscoe Western Art Museum, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and the Albuquerque Museum of Art. His art has also been featured in Art of the West, Western Art Collector, Southwest Art, and Western Art & Architecture.

MATTHEW HILLIER Matthew Hillier was born and raised on the south coast of England. He studied wildlife illustration at an art college in Wales and subsequently spent many years illustrating books and magazines before fully devoting himself to a career as a fine artist. Hillier moved to the United States in 2000 and settled on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where he resides with his wife, artist Julia Noffsinger Rogers, and their family. A multi– award-winning artist in both the United States and Great Britain, he is best known for his marine and wildlife paintings. In addition to his studio practice, he is an enthusiastic teacher who frequently leads workshops around the country. He has been a featured artist at the Waterfowl Festival in Easton, Maryland, and is an active member of the American Society of Marine Artists and the Society of Animal Artists. Hillier travels widely in search of inspiration, having spent extended periods in Southeast Asia and Africa. He works primarily in oil.

He is represented by Legacy Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona; Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery in Tucson; Broadmoor Galleries in Colorado Springs; and Coeur d’Alene Galleries in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

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QUANG HO Quang Ho finds artistic inspiration in the everyday details of his immediate surroundings rather than seeking out predetermined subjects. His work spans a wide range of themes—including still life, landscape, interior scenes, dancers, and the human figure. “Realism and abstract—it’s all the same to me,” Ho notes. “The real essence of painting is the dialogue between shapes, tones, colors, textures, edges, and line. Everything else follows—including light, form, concepts, personal beliefs, and inspirations.” Working primarily in oils, watercolors, and pastels, he allows each piece to dictate its own mode of expression: one painting may function as a color study, another as a formal arrangement, and another as an exploration of texture and surface. Ho is a sought-after teacher and lecturer, and he has received numerous prestigious national awards, including those from Artists of America and the Oil Painters of America. He has been the subject of a retrospective exhibition at the Steamboat Springs Museum of Art and has also presented work at the Woolaroc Museum and the Booth Museum of Western Art. Outside the studio, Ho enjoys reading philosophy and science, playing guitar and golf, and spending time hunting for fossils and foraging for mushrooms.

DONNA HOWELLSICKLES Growing up on a Texas ranch near the Red River, Donna Howell-Sickles developed an early affinity for nature, animals, and the American West. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing from Texas Tech University, she found her muse in a vintage postcard depicting a cowgirl with the words, “Greetings from a Real Cowgirl from the Ole Southwest.” For over 40 years, Howell-Sickles has explored the images, spirit, and myth of the American West through her nationally recognized, distinctive artwork. Her vibrant paintings, often featuring spirited cowgirls, are held in numerous museum collections, including the Booth Museum of Western Art, the Tucson Museum of Art, and the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. Howell-Sickles has won numerous awards in invitational museum shows, and her work has been featured in a variety of publications on Western art. She has also been the focus of solo exhibitions at institutions such as the Steamboat Art Museum, the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, and the Booth Museum of Western Art. In 2007, she was inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, and in 2011, Southwest Art magazine named her one of the 40 most prominent figures in the Western art world. She is represented by Ann Korologos Gallery (Aspen, Colorado), Medicine Man Gallery (Tucson, Arizona), and Davis and Blevins Gallery (Saint Jo, Texas).

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CHRIS HUNT Chris Hunt is a nationally recognized artist specializing in bronze sculpture as well as charcoal and pastel drawing. His realistic portrayals of historical and contemporary figures bring their stories to life with exceptional detail and dramatic presence. Known for his ability to capture and evoke emotion in every piece, Hunt’s subjects range from striking depictions of Native Americans and historic vaqueros to portrayals of the hardworking American cowboy. Hunt’s work is highly sought after by individual collectors, corporate clients, television personalities, and even heads of state. He is represented by Legacy Gallery and Manitou Galleries, and he has received numerous honors, including multiple Best of Show, People’s Choice, and Best Sculpture awards at exhibitions and museums. His art has also been featured in Western Art Collector, Art of the West, and Cowboys & Indians.

JERRY JORDAN Born in 1944 into a West Texas farming family, Jerry Jordan was raised in a churchgoing Pentecostal household filled with music and singing. His first encounter with art came at age thirteen when his mother gave him a paint-by-numbers set. After completing it, he used the leftover paint to create his first original works. Jordan first visited Taos in the summer of 1963 and was captivated by early 20th-century Taos painters he saw at the Kachina Lodge, through whose lens he first appreciated the region’s landscape. His artistic journey was unconventional. Jordan took a ten-year hiatus from painting to pursue a career in music, touring the United States with his wife, brother, and sister-inlaw, recording multiple albums. His comedy monologue, A Phone Call From God, reached #1 on the Billboard charts in June 1975 and became a beloved classic. In 1976, he was named Comic of the Year by the Billboard Country Music Awards. Today, Jordan continues to draw inspiration from the Taos masters. His vivid paintings capture not only the landscapes and Pueblo life of Taos but also the essence and spirit of the region. Through masterful use of color and expressive brushwork, his works are imbued with texture and life, offering viewers a deeply immersive experience.

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MARK KOHLER Mark Kohler is an award-winning watercolorist whose work seeks to capture the independent spirit, pride, and vision of the American West. “We have a rich and unique history, and it is worthy of preservation,” he says, a philosophy reflected in every piece he creates. His artwork is included in private and corporate collections across the United States and around the world. Kohler has been featured in numerous high-profile publications, including Southwest Art, Art of the West, Western Art Collector, Western Horseman, and Western Art & Architecture. He has also selfpublished two coffee-table books showcasing his work. Kohler maintains a growing clientele for commissioned pieces in both watercolor and oil, specializing in timeless portraits that create lasting family memories. His atelierstyle workshops are highly sought after, and he has expanded his creative offerings to include hand-crafted custom knives and frames. After more than 30 years as a professional artist, Mark Kohler continues to pursue his passion for creating art that touches the human soul and spirit.

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JOE KRONENBERG Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Joe Kronenberg was immersed in a regional history shaped by Native Americans, pioneers, mountain men, and trappers—stories that profoundly influenced the subject matter he paints today. Each year he travels to historic sites, national parks, and mountain regions to study wildlife and landscape firsthand, gathering reference material that informs the accuracy and emotional tone of his work. Kronenberg received the C. M. Russell Museum Auction’s Ralph “Tuffy” Berg Award in 2009, recognizing him as the most promising emerging artist of the year. He was inducted into the Russell Skull Society of Artists in 2017. His paintings were named finalists in the prestigious Art Renewal Center International Salon in 2011, 2014, 2015, and 2016. He also received Best of Show honors at the 2015 Western Masters Auction in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Kronenberg was featured in Best of American Oil Painters 2011 and has appeared in numerous publications, including Fine Art Connoisseur, Western Art Collector, Art of the West, Southwest Art, American Art Collector, Northwest Sportsman, and California Sportsman. His work is held in private, corporate, and public collections throughout North America. He is represented by Coeur d’Alene Galleries; Going to the Sun Gallery in Whitefish, Montana; and Beartooth Gallery Fine Art in Red Lodge, Montana.

JOSHUA LAROCK When Texas native Joshua LaRock returned home after years of travel and study, the call of the West could not be ignored. Like the members of the Taos Society of Artists, LaRock is a classically trained painter inspired by the European masters, and it was a chance trip to the Southwest that sparked his first Western series. His technical mastery ranks among the finest in contemporary painting, blending the calming sensitivity of the Old Masters with the grit and spirit of the American West. LaRock has received international recognition as a leading figurative artist. His portrait Laura in Black was selected for the prestigious BP Portrait Award 2016 exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in London. He has participated in exhibitions across the United States, Europe, and China, is recognized as an Art Renewal Center Living Master, and is in high demand as a workshop instructor. His work has been featured in major museum exhibitions, including the Autry Museum’s Masters of the American West and the Briscoe Western Art Museum’s Night of Artists. Most recently, his painting Monument Valley was acquired by the Booth Western Art Museum for its permanent collection. LaRock’s artwork has appeared in publications such as Western Art Collector, The Artist’s Magazine, Fine Art Today, Fine Art Connoisseur, PleinAir, Art of the West, and Southwest Art.

BRUCE K. LAWES Bruce K. Lawes is an internationally collected artist renowned for his dedication to animal art and wildlife conservation. He is a signature member of Artists for Conservation (AFC), the Society of Animal Artists (SAA), and the Oil Painters of America (OPA). Born in 1962 in Toronto, Canada, he has built a distinguished career rooted in both technical mastery and a deep respect for the natural world. Lawes studied part-time at the Ontario College of Art and Design, though he credits much of his artistic development to direct, personal encounters with influential contemporary masters. His work has been exhibited in numerous prominent museums, including the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis; the Houston Museum of Natural Science; the Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum in Oradell, New Jersey; the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque, Iowa; Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina; the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson; the George A. Spiva Center for the Arts in Joplin, Missouri; and the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming. Lawes’ paintings have also appeared in elite venues such as the Coeur d’Alene Art Auction and the Jackson Hole Art Auction, further solidifying his reputation among collectors and institutions worldwide.

Joshua LaRock is represented by Maxwell Alexander Gallery, Los Angeles, California.

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KYLE MA Born in 2000, Kyle Ma discovered a love for art at an early age, inspired by the works of the old masters in museums and art history books. He describes painting as a way to express his personal perspective on the world. In 2010, Kyle moved with his family to Austin, Texas, where he began serious study of oil painting under Elizabeth Locke. There, he learned the importance of a strong foundation in fundamentals for success as a representational artist. He also attended workshops with master artists across the country to further refine his skills. Kyle enjoys painting en plein air, embracing the landscape as an integral part of his creative process. In 2016, Kyle held his first solo exhibition at Wilcox Gallery, a success that encouraged him to pursue art as a full-time career. Although he earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Texas at Austin, he views his scientific training as enhancing his observational skills—an essential aspect of his art. Kyle’s work has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions nationwide and has earned several awards. His work has appeared on the covers of American Art Collector and PleinAir Magazine and has been featured in Southwest Art, Art of the West, Fine Art Connoisseur, Western Art Collector, and other prominent publications. “Painting, to me, is an extremely passionate experience. I paint as much as I can and hope to communicate to the viewer what I saw and felt each time I pick up a brush,” he says.

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JAN MAPES The roots of Jan Mapes’ artistic career extend deep into her childhood, when her family’s love of the outdoors nurtured curiosity and creativity. Her mother taught her to appreciate the natural world and its creatures, exploring it fully—climbing trees, catching fireflies, and enjoying the rhythms of the changing seasons. Her grandfather introduced her to the life of a Southern cowman, inspiring a lasting passion for horses, cattle, and the Western way of life. After moving to Colorado, Mapes found herself surrounded by horses and the sweeping landscapes of the West. The region’s shapes, colors, and movements captivated her, fueling her curiosity and shaping her artistic vision. Mapes’ work is informed by a unique blend of art and science, which continues to inspire her passion for nature and the intricate patterns of creation. She approaches each subject with an understanding that nothing exists in isolation— every element is defined by its context. Her goal is to weave these components together in each painting and sculpture, creating a harmonious visual experience akin to a beautiful symphony or a perfectly composed meal.

BONNIE MARRIS While a student at Michigan State University, Bonnie Marris illustrated several books, including a mammalogy text authored by a leading expert in the field. Her work on that publication drew the attention of noted zoologist George Schaller, who invited her to create artwork for posters supporting his international rare-animal relief initiatives. Marris makes several field trips each year to observe her animal subjects firsthand, and this close study allows her to paint them with confidence and authenticity in their natural environments. Marris’ work is included in major collections across the country, and she has received numerous awards throughout her career. At the Coeur d’Alene Art Auction, she won the Patrons’ Choice Award in 2010 and the People’s Choice Award in 2011. At the Masters of the American West exhibition at the Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles, she received the 2012 Patrons’ Choice Award for Social Viewpoints, the Bob Kuhn Wildlife Award, the Ross and Billie McKnight Artists’ Choice Award, and the Marjorie and Frank Sands Patrons’ Choice Award in 2014 for Ice Princess. She was again honored with the Patrons’ Choice Award in 2016 for her painting Trouble. Marris lives with her husband, Woody, on a farm in Ada, Michigan, where they share their home with two dogs and three horses. She is represented by Broadmoor Galleries in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Trailside Galleries in Jackson, Wyoming, and Scottsdale, Arizona.

WALTER T. MATIA Walter Matia earned degrees in biology and art design from Williams College in Massachusetts. After graduation, he worked in the exhibits department at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and for The Nature Conservancy. In 1984, he founded his own art studio, Curlew Castings. Matia’s work reflects a deeply personal vision of the world around him. His sculptures are biographical in nature, serving as a diary of his experiences and observations, created with honesty and heart. His works are held in prestigious collections, including the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Brookgreen Gardens, National Museum of Wildlife Art, Gilcrease Museum, Wichita Botanical Gardens, Cleveland Zoo and Cleveland Museum of Natural History, American Kennel Club Museum, NRG Stadium in Houston, and Blair House, the guest house of the U.S. president. Matia has exhibited widely across the country. He is a Master Signature Member of the Society of Animal Artists, a Fellow of the National Sculpture Society, and recognized as a Master Wildlife Artist by the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. He resides in Dickerson, Maryland, with his wife, daughter, son, and their dogs, Pip the Setter and Tink the Lab.

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CURT MATTSON Joy, excitement, and intensity define Curt Mattson’s passion for life and sculpture. His deep love of horses and horsemanship drives his work, while movement, texture, mass, and negative space bring each piece to life. Mattson’s sculptures have earned numerous awards, including the James Bowie Award from Night of Artists, the Elliott Gantz Award from the National Sculpture Society, the Cyrus Dalin Award from Quest for the West at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Best in Show at the Phippen Museum Western Art Show & Sale, and the Silver Medal for Sculpture from the Allied Artists of America. Before beginning a sculpture, Mattson conducts extensive research to ensure complete familiarity with his subject, whether contemporary or historical. His artistic training allows him to move beyond mere representation, uniting compositional elements to achieve a level of artistic excellence rarely found in sculpture. Mattson produces his sculptures in limited editions, typically no more than twenty pieces per work, making ownership a rare privilege. Each sculpture reflects the true spirit of the West, capturing its authenticity and vitality.

JOSEPH MCGURL Joseph McGurl has held retrospective exhibitions at the Cape Cod Museum of Art, Cahoon Museum of American Art, and the Saint Botolph Club of Boston. His work is included in prominent collections such as the New Britain Museum of American Art, Cape Cod Museum of Art, Cahoon Museum of American Art, Mellon Collection, Art Renewal Center, Tweed Museum of Art, Forbes Collection, and the Westmoreland Museum of Art. He has been recognized as a Living Master by the Art Renewal Center, elected to the Guild of Boston Artists, designated a Copley Master by the Copley Society, named a Fellow of the American Society of Marine Artists, and is a member of the Plein Air Painters of America. Among his awards are: Art Renewal Center International Salon: 2 First Place in Landscape awards, Plein Air Magazine Award, American Fine Art Magazine Award of Excellence, Rehs Award, Purchase Award, Best Marine-Themed Work Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale: Art of the West Award Coors Western Art Exhibition and Sale: 2024 Featured Artist, 3 Patron’s Choice Awards, Western Art Collector Magazine Award Laguna Plein Air Painting Invitational: Best in Show, Patron’s Choice Guild of Boston Artists: 3 First Place Gold Medals

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Kenny McKenna’s work encompasses a wide range of subjects, with a particular focus on landscapes. Working exclusively in oils, he employs an impressionistic style that conveys warmth, calm, and an inviting sense of sunlight, encouraging viewers to explore his scenes with ease and reflection.

Declaring at age four that she would be an artist, Australian-born Krystii Melaine has consistently pursued her creative calling. After studying graphic design at university, she became a successful wedding gown designer before returning to her lifelong passion for painting.

McKenna’s appreciation for expansive landscapes developed during family road trips across the United States, where visits to both the West and East Coasts exposed him to diverse environments. The desert vistas, canyons, and colors of the Southwest left a lasting impression during travels to California. His journeys continued throughout his life as a musician, earning him inductions into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame, the South Dakota Rock and Roll Music Hall of Fame, and the Iowa Rock and Roll Music Hall of Fame.

Krystii studied traditional tonal realism and was inspired by the wildlife and people of the American West. She began painting these subjects in Australia and moved to the United States in 2010. Working in oils with a contemporary realism style, she portrays the people and animals of the West with a modern eye, creating uniquely beautiful images.

His artwork has been exhibited at prestigious venues, including Masters of the American West at the Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles; Small Works, Great Wonders at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City; and Night of Artists at the Briscoe Western Art Museum. McKenna’s paintings have been featured in Art of the West, Southwest Art, and Western Art Collector. He is represented by Legacy Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona; McLarry Fine Art in Santa Fe; Settlers West in Tucson; and Astoria Fine Art in Jackson, Wyoming. McKenna resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Her work has been featured in museum exhibitions including Night of Artists, Quest for the West, Western Visions, and The Buffalo Bill Art Show. In 2024, her retrospective exhibition was presented at the Eiteljorg Museum. Krystii is represented by Sanders Galleries (Tucson), The Broadmoor Galleries (Colorado Springs), Going To The Sun Gallery (Whitefish), Illume Gallery West (Philipsburg), Mountain Trails Galleries (Jackson, Park City, Bozeman), Santa Fe Trails Gallery (Santa Fe), Big Horn Galleries (Cody), and online at Arise Fine Art, Diamond Creek, and Trailside Galleries. She is a Master Signature Member of American Women Artists and a member of the Portrait Society of America.

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DEAN MITCHELL Education 1980 — Bachelor of Fine Arts, Columbus College of Art & Design, Columbus, Ohio 1994 — Masters of Fine Arts, Columbus College of Art & Design, Columbus, Ohio Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1957, Dean Mitchell now lives and works in Tampa, Florida. He is proficient in watercolor, egg tempera, oil, and pastel, and over his four-decade career has become widely recognized for his masterful figurative works, landscapes, and still lifes. At age 23, Mitchell became the youngest artist ever accepted into the National Watercolor Society; five years later, he was admitted into the American Watercolor Society. He has earned numerous gold medals from these and other prestigious painting organizations around the world. His awards number in the hundreds, and his work is held in museum, corporate, and private collections across the country. His artistry has been praised by critics, including The New York Times writer Michael Kimmelman, who described Mitchell as a “modern-day Vermeer.”

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BRENDA MURPHY Brenda Murphy’s love for the American West is evident in her sensitively rendered drawings of horses, Native Americans, cowboys, and ranch life. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and began her career as a graphic designer and illustrator in Dallas before transitioning fully into fine art. Murphy has received numerous awards for her work, including the 2003 Patron’s Purchase Award at the Bosque Art Classic in Clifton, Texas; the 2005 Patron’s Choice Award at Western Visions at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming; the 2006 Museum Purchase Award at the Desert Caballeros Museum’s Cowgirl Up! exhibition in Wickenburg, Arizona; and the 2008 Patron’s Choice Award at the National Cowgirl Museum’s Heart of the West Art Show and Auction in Fort Worth, Texas. Her artwork has been featured in major publications such as Art of the West, Southwest Art, and Western Horseman. She is represented by Trailside Galleries in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Jackson, Wyoming, as well as Settlers West Fine American Art Gallery in Tucson, Arizona. Born and raised in Texas, Murphy maintains close relationships with her models, whose insights help ensure authenticity in her work. She and her husband, Tom, reside in Arlington, Texas, where she maintains her home studio.

ED NATIYA

BILL NEBEKER

Navajo artist Ed Natiya captures the spirit of Indigenous peoples with authenticity and reverence. Guided by a deep respect for ancestral wisdom and the enduring strength of Native traditions, his sculptures radiate life, love, and beauty—carrying stories that speak across generations. Through his art, Natiya brings to life the history, values, and teachings of Native communities, ensuring their voices continue to inspire for years to come.

Bill Nebeker grew up in and around Prescott, Arizona, spending part of his childhood on the Long Meadow Ranch, where he observed his father at work as a cowboy. His early life was immersed in horses, cattle, roundups, and brandings. Stories of the local Yavapai tribal traditions and their historical raids on nearby ranches and stage stops sparked his lifelong fascination with Native American cultures, ceremonies, and weaponry.

Natiya’s work is represented in galleries, museums, and universities throughout the United States. He has received wide recognition for his powerful depictions of Native American culture and history, earning numerous awards over the course of his career. Notable honors include Best of Class – Sculpture Overall at the 2016 Santa Fe Indian Market, the Patron’s Choice Award at the 2024 Night of Artists show at the Briscoe Western Art Museum in San Antonio, and the 2025 James Bowie Award for Sculpture from the Briscoe.

Recognized as one of the premier sculptors of the horse and cowboy, Nebeker has firsthand ranching experience on several Arizona properties, including the K4 and Lobo Ranches near Prescott and the ORO Ranch outside Prescott. He has also competed in team roping events nationwide, including the Arizona Cowpunchers Reunion Rodeos. This hands-on experience lends his sculptures an unparalleled realism, capturing both the historic Old West and contemporary ranching life.

Natiya works full-time as a sculptor in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he lives with his wife, Jayme.

Nebeker’s monumental bronzes are installed in numerous public spaces across the United States. Notable works include a life-sized portrait bronze of Robert C. Norris, past President of the AQHA and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Board of Trustees, located at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo in Colorado Springs, and a sculpture at the Briscoe Western Art Museum in San Antonio. In April 2024, he unveiled a largerthan-life bronze of WWI fighter pilot and Prescott hometown hero Ernest A. Love at the Prescott Regional Airport, marking his sixth monumental public sculpture in Arizona.

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P.A. NISBET Born in North Carolina in 1948, P.A. Nisbet began studying painting at the age of 10. Over the course of more than 40 years, he has pursued fine art with dedication—starting with watercolor and transitioning to oil painting by age 25. Nisbet is a graduate of the University of North Carolina and served as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy, including duty in Vietnam. Following his military service, Nisbet established a freelance commercial art business, providing graphic design and illustration for more than 25 national organizations. In 1980, he moved to the Southwest and devoted himself to painting Western landscapes. Since then, he has completed and sold hundreds of works inspired by his travels around the world, drawing particular inspiration from the deserts of the American Southwest and Mexico. Nisbet’s paintings are held in the permanent collections of the Tucson Museum of Art, the Eiteljorg Museum, the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, and the Booth Museum. He is represented by Meyer Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Medicine Man Gallery in Tucson, Arizona.

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DON OELZE Born in New Zealand, Don Oelze developed an early fascination with America, especially the culture and history of cowboys and Native peoples. He began drawing Native Americans at a young age and was often reprimanded in school for sketching in class instead of paying attention. When he was eight, his family moved to the United States, and he later completed his education at Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire. In 1992, while living in Seattle, Oelze met Everett, a Native American artist who created traditional Native art and totems. Their time working together inspired Oelze’s first major Native-themed painting and confirmed his passion for depicting Native American subjects. He later spent ten years in Japan, where he refined his skills and produced numerous works in his small Tokyo studio. In 2004, Oelze and his wife, Utako, returned to the United States and settled in Montana, where he continues to study the landscapes and cultures that inspire his paintings. His work has been featured in exhibitions both nationally and internationally.

PAT PAULEY The beauty of the natural world finds vivid expression in the wildlife and Western paintings of artist Pat Pauley. Born on November 15, 1963, in Harlan, Iowa, Pauley discovered his passion for art at a young age, creating his first oil painting while still in junior high school. This early spark ignited a lifelong dedication to painting and to the observation of nature. He now resides in the countryside near Honey Creek, Iowa, with his wife, Sandy, where the surrounding landscape continues to inspire his work. Pauley works primarily in oil on board, capturing the spirit of wildlife and the Western way of life with a distinctive emphasis on light—his defining artistic hallmark. His upbringing on a Midwestern farm, along with years spent raising horses, fostered a deep connection to the land and to the Western traditions that shape much of his subject matter. Pauley is also widely respected for his contributions to wildlife conservation. He has been named Artist of the Year by numerous national conservation organizations and remains an active supporter of fundraising initiatives through his artwork. In the past decade alone, his paintings have helped raise an estimated $5 million for the preservation of wildlife and their habitats. His work has appeared on the covers of more than 20 national magazines and has been exhibited in museums throughout the United States. Today, Pauley’s paintings are represented in both public and private collections and are admired by art enthusiasts and collectors around the world.

DUSTIN PAYNE Dustin Payne is recognized for his masterful bronze sculptures that portray the history, character, and spirit of the American West. Working in a traditional style, he skillfully captures the emotion, authenticity, and intricate detail that define the Western way of life. Born in 1981 into a rodeo and ranching family in southern New Mexico, Payne grew up immersed in the culture he now celebrates through his art. As a third-generation sculptor, he began learning the craft at an early age. His artistic development was shaped by close study of the great Western masters—Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell—and by the illustrations and writings of Will James. Payne’s work is represented in several significant public installations. His life-size monument honoring the history of the Texas Rangers, The Legend, The Lore, The Law, was recently relocated to the Museum of Western Art in Kerrville, Texas. Additional monumental works include life-size depictions of the legendary cattlemen Charles Goodnight and Oliver Loving in Pueblo, Colorado. In 2017, Payne was inducted into the prestigious Cowboy Artists of America. He earned the Gold Medal for Sculpture at the organization’s 2021 exhibition, as well as the Ray Swanson Memorial Award for Tales of the Trail. In 2025, during his first year participating in the Briscoe Western Art Museum’s Night of Artists, he received the “Cowboy Bob” Museum Purchase Award for his sculpture What Man Can Conceive.

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CHAD POPPLETON Chad Poppleton has been passionate about art and the outdoors for as long as he can remember. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration from Utah State University, studying under Glen Edwards, and continues to study the classical works of the Impressionists and Renaissance masters. In 2018, Poppleton realized a lifelong goal with his induction into the Cowboy Artists of America. He has been featured in Sporting Classics, Art of the West, Western Art Collector, and Southwest Art magazine. He is also a member of the C. M. Russell Museum’s Skull Society of Artists. Poppleton exhibits at the C. M. Russell Museum in Great Falls, Montana; the National Museum of Wildlife Art; and participates in premier auctions such as the Scottsdale Art Auction and the Jackson Hole Art Auction. A recipient of the Bob Kuhn Wildlife Award from the National Museum of Wildlife Art, Poppleton strives to represent wildlife with accuracy and authenticity. “As an artist, my objective is to represent the subjects of wildlife correctly and accurately to the best of my ability. It’s critically important for me to pick up each little difference in nature and portray that in the canvas to engage the viewer emotionally within the piece.” An avid sportsman and conservationist, he spends as much time in the field as in the studio. His paintings reflect his deep connection to animals, wilderness areas, and the natural world.

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HOWARD POST A third-generation Arizonian, Howard Post was born and continues to reside in Tucson. He grew up on a small ranch and earned both Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees from the University of Arizona. For many years, Post worked as a graphic designer and illustrator. Following teaching appointments at both the University of Arizona and Arizona State University, he transitioned to painting full-time. Post has received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Victor Higgins Award (2012) and the Artist of Distinction Award (2017) at Quest for the West at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis; the Gold Medal for Painting (2012) at The West Select: A Western Art Invitational Sale and Exhibition at the Phoenix Art Museum; Best of Show (2010) at the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale in Denver; and the Great American Cowboy Award (2010) at the Prix de West Invitational at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. In 2018, his one-man exhibition The West Observed: The Art of Howard Post was held at the Tucson Museum of Art and subsequently traveled to the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Georgia, and the Desert Caballeros Museum in Wickenburg, Arizona. Post’s work is held in prominent collections, including the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming; Denver Art Museum; Briscoe Western Art Museum; National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum; Phoenix Art Museum; and Tucson Museum of Art. His paintings have been featured in Art News, Art of the West, Southwest Art, Western Art Collector, and Western Art & Architecture.

GRANT REDDEN Grant Redden was born and raised on a sheep and cattle ranch in southwest Wyoming. Ranch work—always a family endeavor—instilled in him a deep affection for the landscape, animals, and people of the American West. Horses were central to daily life on the ranch, from camp horses and summer pack strings to the teams used for hauling camps and feeding livestock during harsh winters. Naturally, they have become a prominent element in his artwork. Redden believes that these animals possess distinct personalities and characteristics, which he strives to portray faithfully in his paintings. A descendant of pioneer families, Redden developed a strong attachment to both the land and Western life, along with a lasting interest in the region’s history. With an innate creative instinct, he finds beauty in the everyday activities and simple rhythms of Western living. His dedication extends not only to subject matter but also to the craft of painting itself—design, color, texture, and emotional resonance all play essential roles in his work. He continues to study the great masters of painting and sculpture, drawing from their example while cultivating his own artistic voice.

RON RENCHER Born in 1952 in St. George, Utah, Ron Rencher recognized early in life that art would play a defining role in his future. He spent his childhood summers on his family’s ranch, the Broken Arrow, located in the Pine Valley Mountains of southwestern Utah. These formative years in a rugged and inspiring landscape fostered a deep appreciation for the West—its light, its land, and its stories. In 1987, Ron left ranch life behind and moved to Taos, New Mexico, seeking immersion in its rich cultural, historical, and natural environment. Though he no longer resides there, Taos profoundly shaped his artistic vision. The culture and community of Taos Pueblo remain present in many of his paintings, serving as a tribute to his time in northern New Mexico. Ron remains closely connected to Taos through gallery representation and personal relationships, returning often. Ron is a Signature Member of the Cowboy Artists of America and an Emeritus Signature Member of the Plein Air Painters of America. His artistic accomplishments include receiving the Artist’s Choice Golden Thunderbird Award for Best Group of Paintings at the Maynard Dixon Country Show. His work has been featured in numerous national art publications and included in notable books such as Art of the National Parks: Historic Connections, Contemporary Interpretations (Fresco Publications) and Painters of Utah’s Canyons and Deserts (Gibbs Smith Publishing).

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PAUL RHYMER Paul Rhymer received an Associate of Arts degree in painting and drawing in 1984 and subsequently spent twenty-five years at the Smithsonian Institution creating taxidermy and models, retiring in 2010. His extensive experience in three-dimensional work led him, beginning in the late 1990s, to gradually transition from painting and drawing into sculpture. In 2023, Rhymer was named a Birds in Art Master Wildlife Artist. He is a fellow of the National Sculpture Society and a distinguished signature member of the Society of Animal Artists. His work has been widely exhibited, including Birds in Art at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin (2008–2023); the Society of Animal Artists Annual Exhibition (2007–2023); the National Sculpture Society Annual Awards Exhibition (2006, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2022, and 2023); and the Brookgreen Gardens Masters Exhibition (2013). He also held a solo exhibition at the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art in 2010. Rhymer’s public art installations are featured at numerous prominent venues, including the Briscoe Western Art Museum; the Smithsonian’s National Zoo; Denver Zoo; NatureWorks Monuments in Tulsa, Oklahoma; City Park in Hagerstown, Maryland; Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown, Maryland; the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum; Shepard Park in Summerville, South Carolina; and B.I.R.D.S. in Summerville, South Carolina.

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GARY LYNN ROBERTS Gary Lynn Roberts is a storyteller at heart, inviting viewers into the narratives he creates on canvas. His lifelong love of horses, rodeo, and the striking landscape in which he lives has shaped a style that blends realism with impressionism. A third-generation artist, Roberts carries forward the tradition of working in oil painting, with his greatest artistic influence being his father, the noted Western painter Joe Rader Roberts. Roberts began receiving recognition early in his career, winning his first awards at the age of fourteen at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Since then, his work has earned numerous accolades, including multiple Best of Show and People’s Choice awards. He achieved the rare distinction of receiving both the Honorary Chairman Award and the Best of Show Award for the same painting at The Russell, held at the C. M. Russell Museum in Great Falls, Montana. Roberts is also a member of the C. M. Russell Skull Society of Artists. His paintings have appeared on the covers of several national magazines and are represented in prestigious private and public collections. Roberts currently resides in Hamilton, Montana, with his wife, Nancy, and their two children, Mary and Anna.

ANDREW RODA The Western spirit that shaped Andrew Roda’s childhood has remained the central focus of his artistic expression. Often described as a portrait artist of objects, Roda brings a contemporary sensibility to the traditional still life. His work is distinguished by its meticulous detail, vivid realism, and strong sense of character, all while maintaining a painterly elegance. Bold color palettes, high-contrast compositions, and the thoughtful use of negative space allow his subjects to command attention while offering them room to breathe. Roda’s unconventional path to becoming an artist has garnered admiration and intrigue. As Art of the West Magazine noted in its August 2025 feature “Renaissance Man,” “Andrew Roda has quite a past—and a future that is glowing bright. He walked onto the polo team in college despite not knowing how to ride a horse. He did a lucrative stint as an East Coast investment banker before going to Hollywood and serving as Johnny Depp’s stand-in for a Tim Burton film. He’s hiked the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim in less than a day, and he’s done the Ironman a few times. Somewhere in between those adventures, he taught himself to paint—and he’s pretty darn good at it.” Roda currently resides in Toluca Lake, California. He is represented by King Galleries in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Sage Creek Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ Alfredo Rodriguez is an internationally recognized artist celebrated for his masterful depictions of the American West. His vivid portrayals of mountains, deserts, and Indian villages capture the dignity of their inhabitants while reflecting the majesty of their surroundings. Painting has been integral to Rodriguez’s life since childhood, beginning with a set of watercolors his mother gave him at age six and early school drawings and family portraits. Born and raised in Tepic, Mexico, in a family of nine, Rodriguez used his talent to help support his family. At fourteen, he won a gold medal for an oil painting at the Exposición de Arte Internacional in Tepic. He immigrated to the United States in 1975 and later became an American citizen. Despite no formal training, he has earned numerous accolades, including the 2023 Sam Houston Award for Best Painting at the Briscoe Western Art Museum’s Night of Artists exhibition, and was named “Artist of the Year” by the Favell Museum of Western Art in 1991. Rodriguez has participated in prominent exhibitions such as Masters of the American West at the Autry Museum and Night of Artists at the Briscoe Western Art Museum. At the 2005 Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival, his poster After the Rendezvous set the record for the highest auction bid. His work has appeared in Art of the West, Southwest Art, International Fine Art Collector, and in books including Western Painting Today and Contemporary Western Artist.

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JULIA ROGERS Julia Rogers began her career as a wildlife painter at the age of seventeen. Her deep passion for the outdoors and its natural beauty is reflected across her diverse portfolio, which includes plein air painting, figurative work, landscapes, and portraiture. Rogers studied fine art in college and has continued to pursue learning throughout her career, both as a teacher and as a dedicated student. She has conducted workshops and remains committed to refining her craft. Her work has been exhibited at numerous prestigious venues, including the Hiram Blauvelt Museum in Oradell, New Jersey; Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Cincinnati Museum Center; Briscoe Western Art Museum; Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin; and the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg, Florida. Many of her pieces are included in permanent museum collections. She participates annually in prominent exhibitions, including Night of Artists at the Briscoe Western Art Museum; the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition in Charleston, South Carolina, where she was the featured artist in 2022; the Waterfowl Festival in Easton, Maryland, where she was the featured artist in 2017; the Western and Wildlife Art Show at Baltimore Life Insurance in Baltimore, Maryland; and exhibitions at the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art. Rogers’ dedication to capturing the essence of wildlife and the natural world, combined with her commitment to continuous study and teaching, has earned her recognition as a leading contemporary wildlife artist. 150

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SCOTT ROGERS Born 1961, Mesa, Arizona • Lives and works in Paradise, Utah History runs deeply through the lineage of sculptor Scott Rogers. His ancestor John Rogers, his great-grandfather six generations removed, was martyred in 1555—burned at the stake for translating and printing one of the earliest English Bibles. Two additional forebears, Thomas Rogers and Samuel Fuller, signed the Mayflower Compact in Plymouth in 1620. Rogers’s great-great-grandfather, Henry Clay Rogers, joined the 1877 expedition that settled Lehi, Arizona—now present-day Mesa, where Scott was born. His uncle, Grant Speed, achieved prominence as a Western artist. Rogers reflects on his artistic motivations: “The feelings I portray I’ve had all my life. I remember fondly the hours, spent as a youth, reading of renegades, outlaws, wild men and horses—ferocity, passion, cunning, honor, loneliness, fear, and freedom. I enjoy depicting men and women who, unknowingly, found themselves in historical settings requiring courage. I sculpt for my art to be an instant conduit to a rich body of knowledge— anatomy, feelings, history, period clothing, and lore—while holding to traditional artistic values. I want viewers to feel like active participants in the events or times portrayed in my work.”

GLADYS ROLDÁNDE-MORAS Born in Monterrey, Mexico International award-winning artist Gladys Roldán-de-Moras is celebrated for the distinctive style with which she depicts vivid Spanish traditions. Her subjects include gallant Mexican escaramuzas riding sidesaddle in vibrant rodeo-style festivals, romantic Flamenco dancers adorned in exuberant Andalusian dress, and delicately rendered young women captured in intimate, refined poses. Having lived in San Antonio for more than 30 years, she draws deep inspiration from the Spanish heritage passed down by her maternal grandfather—a proud lifelong charro who helped establish charrería as Mexico’s official national sport. Roldán-de-Moras’s lustrous, dynamic compositions are held in numerous significant private and public collections. Her work has been featured in Fine Art Connoisseur, Art of the West, Southwest Art, American Western Art Collector, Western Art and Architecture, Architectural Digest (European Edition), among others. A Master Signature Member of both the American Impressionist Society and American Women Artists, Roldán-de-Moras was inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in 2023. She is represented by InSight Gallery in Fredericksburg, Texas.

DAVE SANTILLANES A self-taught artist, Dave Santillanes began painting shortly after graduating from Colorado State University with a degree in Graphic Design. Celebrated for his mastery of light and atmosphere, he attributes this achievement to many years of painting outdoors. Yet, as he explains, plein air work offers more than technical refinement: “The sensory experience of being there is equally important. There’s no better way to really know a place than to sit for a couple of hours and contemplate it while painting. This intense observation brings a spiritual intimacy with the scene that can’t be achieved in mere passing, and allows me to ‘speak’ with complete sincerity in each painting.” Santillanes’s dedication to his craft has earned him numerous prestigious awards, including the Henry Farny Award (Best Painting) and the Victor Higgins Award (Best Body of Work) at the 2025 Quest for the West show in Indianapolis; the Anne Marion Best in Show Award at the 2024 Cowboy Artists of America show; Top Landscape at the 12th Annual International ARC Salon; and Grand Prize Overall at the 9th Annual Plein Air Salon. His work has appeared in Western Art & Architecture, Art of the West, Plein Air Magazine, and Southwest Art Magazine. In 2023, he was inducted into the esteemed Cowboy Artists of America. Santillanes lives in Colorado with his wife, Heather—also an artist—and their daughter, Callie.

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STEFAN SAVIDES Stefan Savides’s accomplishments in the art world are numerous and span a lifetime, yet they tell only part of his story. Central to his life and work is an unwavering passion for art, one that has flourished uninterrupted despite the complexities of the modern world. Savides has cultivated a profound connection to the beauty and teachings of nature, a guiding principle that has informed every choice and direction in his life. A consistent motif throughout his career is the presence of birds, whose elegance and vitality are celebrated in his work and embody the journey of his artistic vision. Recognized for his authenticity and dedication, Savides’s work is featured in public installations, museum collections, and galleries across the country.

JASON SCULL Jason Scull grew up on a family farm and ranch on the fringes of the South Texas brush country. His ancestors were early Texas settlers, arriving in the mid-1820s, who ranched, raised families, fought in wars, and carved a place in the history of the American West. Across nearly forty years of artistic practice, Scull’s early experiences and heritage have profoundly shaped, guided, and inspired his sculpture. A life immersed in cattle and horses, combined with a deep respect for Western culture, fostered his early interest in Western Art and defined the trajectory of his work. He earned a degree in Animal Science from Texas A&M before returning to the family ranch, where he remained active in operations until 2010. Scull began his formal study of sculpture in 1987 through the Cowboy Artists of America Museum workshop program, and further honed his skills through personal study with established artists, notably Jack Swanson, Mehl Lawson, and Cynthia Rigden. He was a member of the Cowboy Artists of America from 2011 to 2022. Scull’s work has appeared in Western Horseman, Art of the West, Southwest Art, Western Art Collector, and Western Art and Architecture. His art is also featured in The Sons of Charlie Russell: Celebrating Fifty Years of the Cowboy Artists of America by Byron Price, and Artists of the Horse: Capturing the Spirit of America’s West by Heidi Brady and Scott White (Texas Tech Press, 2025). Jason Scull and his wife, Dianne, reside in the Texas Hill Country near Kerrville, Texas.

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KELLY SINGLETON

MATT SMITH

Kelly Singleton is a Colorado-based wildlife artist renowned for her evocative, highly detailed oil paintings that capture the spirit and beauty of the natural world. Raised in rural Maryland, she developed a profound connection to animals early in life. Singleton earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from the Maryland Institute College of Art and spent more than two decades in graphic design before committing to fine art full-time in 2018.

Matt Smith was born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1960 and moved at an early age to Arizona, where he developed a lifelong connection to the Sonoran Desert and the natural world—a connection that would later shape his landscape painting. During his teenage years, Smith also lived in France for two years and in Switzerland for one year. Visits to Europe’s great museums during this time deepened his appreciation for art and solidified his commitment to a career as a painter.

Inspired by the landscapes and wildlife of the American West, Singleton frequently travels to parks and natural areas across the western United States to observe animals in their natural habitats and gather reference material. These experiences infuse her work with both authenticity and emotional depth.

In 1985, Smith earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Painting from Arizona State University. Finding the program’s emphasis on abstraction limiting, he sought inspiration and guidance from fellow artists, galleries, and museums, marking the beginning of his “real” artistic education.

A Signature Member of the Society of Animal Artists, Singleton has received numerous honors, including the prestigious Award of Excellence. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum and has been featured in prominent exhibitions such as Birds in Art, Western Visions, Art and the Animal, Small Works Great Wonders, and Night of Artists.

Today, Smith is frequently found painting en plein air across a wide range of locations— from southern Arizona to the Canadian Rockies, and from the California coast to the Rocky Mountains. He draws inspiration from the pristine landscapes of the American West, seeking areas where the influence of man is minimal. “I enjoy working in areas where one can travel for miles without seeing the influence of man. When I paint, I feel I’ve hit the mark when I’ve captured a balance between mood, look, and feel,” he explains.

Singleton is represented by Montana Trails Gallery in Bozeman, Montana, and The Broadmoor Galleries in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Smith currently lives in Arizona, continuing to explore and interpret the landscapes that have inspired him throughout his life.

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DANIEL SPRICK

CRAIG TENNANT

Daniel Sprick creates meticulously rendered paintings whose muted palettes and quiet sense of stillness invite thoughtful contemplation. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, and now based in Denver, Colorado, Sprick honed his exceptional technique through studies at the Ramon Froman School of Art and the National Academy of Design in New York, and earned degrees from Mesa College and the University of Northern Colorado.

Born in 1946 and raised in New Jersey, Craig Tennant began his career in the New York advertising world in the late 1960s, transitioning to full-time illustration by 1970. Over the next two decades, he established a successful freelance career, creating highprofile work for TV Guide, Field & Stream, Sports Illustrated, IBM, and Coca-Cola. In 1980, he was elected to the New York Society of Illustrators.

His diverse body of work encompasses portraiture, still life, and figurative compositions, capturing subjects from all walks of life with equal sensitivity and dedication. While demonstrating extraordinary technical skill, Sprick’s paintings transcend pure representation, offering nuanced reflections on life’s complexities while celebrating its inherent beauty.

In 1989, Tennant relocated to Colorado to focus exclusively on painting the American West. His work is included in prominent collections such as The Anschutz Collection, the Eiteljorg Museum, and the Booth Western Art Museum. In 2023, three of his paintings were featured in Ken Burns’ PBS documentary The American Buffalo. Tennant’s Western scenes have also appeared on covers and in stories for Art of the West, Southwest Art, Western Lifestyles, Wild West, The Equine Image, and Muzzleloader. A Master Signature Member of Oil Painters of America (OPA), Tennant has received numerous accolades, including Buyer’s Choice Awards and the Frederic Remington Painting Award from Prix de West, People’s Choice Awards from the Coors Western Art and Stampede Western Invitationals, and Silver and Bronze Awards from the OPA Masters. Today, Tennant paints from his Colorado studio, offering his original works to collectors through his private mailing list, continuing his lifelong dedication to capturing the spirit and beauty of the American West.

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EZRA TUCKER Ezra Tucker’s wildlife art reflects the descriptive tradition of naturalists such as John James Audubon and John Gould, as well as the work of renowned wildlife artists including Bob Kuhn, Carl Rungius, and Antoine-Louis Barye. His compositions capture the natural behaviors and postures of animals, presenting them as if poised to step into three-dimensional space. Through a carefully considered color palette and nuanced lighting, Tucker achieves a romantic and contemporary interpretation that feels both familiar and refreshingly new within wildlife art. Tucker holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Advertising Design from the Memphis Academy of Arts in Memphis, Tennessee. His work has been exhibited at prominent venues including Night of Artists at the Briscoe Western Art Museum; Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming; The Russell at the C.M. Russell Museum in Great Falls, Montana; the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition in Charleston, South Carolina; American Miniatures at the Settlers West Fine American Art Galleries in Tucson, Arizona; the James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg, Florida; and Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Tucker’s art has been featured in Western Art Collector, Western Art & Architecture, Sporting Classics, The Post & Courier, Southwest Art, Fine Art Connoisseur, American Art Collector, International Artist Magazine, and African Hunting Gazette. His work is represented in numerous museum and private collections, and he is a member of the Society of Animal Artists.

KENT ULLBERG A native of Sweden, Kent Ullberg is recognized as one of the world’s foremost wildlife sculptors. He studied at the Swedish University College of Art in Stockholm and has worked at museums in Germany, the Netherlands, France, Africa, and Denver, Colorado. He currently resides on Padre Island in Corpus Christi, Texas. Ullberg is a member of numerous art organizations and has received many prestigious honors, including the Briscoe Legacy Award, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Animal Artists, and the Rungius Medal—the highest distinction bestowed by the National Museum of Wildlife Art—awarded to artists, authors, and conservationists for significant contributions to the interpretation and conservation of wildlife and its habitat. In 1990, his peers elected him a Full Academician (NA), making him the first wildlife artist since John James Audubon to receive one of the highest tributes in American art. He has installed over one hundred public sculptures in the United States and abroad. His installations in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Omaha, Nebraska—the largest bronze wildlife compositions ever created, spanning several city blocks—earned him the coveted Henry Hering Medal from the National Sculpture Society in New York City. In the summer of 2017, Millesgården in Stockholm, Sweden, hosted a retrospective exhibition of 42 of Ullberg’s sculptures. In September 2019, he installed a twenty-onefoot monument titled Wings of Hope, Hands of Healing at the Mays Cancer Center in San Antonio, Texas. BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM

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RANDY VAN BEEK Randy Van Beek has been a full-time artist since 1980. Largely self-taught, he studied the techniques of 19th-century American, Dutch, and Austrian masters. Since the late 1990s, his primary focus has been the American West, with particular emphasis on landscapes and historical Native American encampment scenes. Committed to authenticity, Van Beek conducts extensive research on tribal history, visits historic sites, and creates study paintings on location to capture the soul and spirit of each place. In 2013, he was selected as a Charter Member of the C.M. Russell Skull Society of Artists, an inaugural group of 22 artists chosen by the C.M. Russell Art Museum to carry forward the legacy of Charles M. Russell (1864–1926). Van Beek’s awards, honors, and affiliations include the Briscoe Western Art Museum, the C.M. Russell Art Museum, the Museum of Western Art, the National Geographic Society, and the Smithsonian Institution. His work has been featured in five national art magazines, most recently Western Art & Architecture and Art of the West (April 2025).

DUSTIN VAN WECHEL In February 2002, Dustin Van Wechel left a successful eight-year career in advertising to pursue his lifelong passion for fine art fulltime. Since then, he has earned numerous distinctions, including the People’s Choice Award at the 2018 Buffalo Bill Show, the Bob Kuhn Award for Wildlife at the Masters of the American West Show in 2015 and 2022, the 2015 Premier Platinum Award at the Buffalo Bill Show, and both the Wildlife Award and Teton Lodge Company Award at the 2006 Arts for the Parks competition. His work has also been featured in leading art publications such as Art of the West, Western Art Collector, Southwest Art, Fine Art Connoisseur, The Artist’s Magazine, Pastel Journal, and Drawing Magazine. Reflecting on his work, Van Wechel has said, “Painting wildlife provides a well of opportunity to communicate not only my personal experiences and perceptions of my subjects but also provides a window into understanding what moves me as an artist and who I am as a person. I choose to paint wildlife because this is what gets me most excited about painting. I find inspiration everywhere, but it’s in wildlife and landscapes where I am most driven to paint.” Van Wechel’s work is represented by Settlers West Galleries and Broadmoor Galleries in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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ALBIN VESELKA Born in 1979 in Wyoming and raised primarily in Idaho, Albin Veselka discovered a passion for art at the age of six. He credits his parents for their early encouragement and support, fostering his artistic development despite limited resources. In 2006, Veselka earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Brigham Young University–Idaho, where he attributes much of his foundation to the knowledgeable and student-focused faculty, who provided him with “the tools all representational artists must have to open the door to communicating in the visual arts.” Early guidance also helped him break into the gallery scene while still a college student. Over the course of his career, Veselka has continued to refine his craft and has been recognized with numerous honors, most recently his induction into the Cowboy Artists of America. Veselka currently resides in Franklin, Idaho, with his wife, Jenee, and their four children, where he paints full-time. His family not only supports him in his career but also serves as a source of inspiration and motivation for his work. For Veselka, the highest purpose of art is to enrich the lives of others. He believes that when an artist has mastered their medium and conveys a meaningful message, the work can awaken something within the viewer, improving their life. This intention—the communication of something profound and uplifting—is central to his art.

JIM VOGEL Born in 1964 in Roswell, New Mexico, Jim Vogel was the eleventh of 12 children. His upbringing in this small Southwestern town played a pivotal role in shaping his artistic sensibilities. Encouraged by his parents to explore drawing and painting, Vogel’s natural talent flourished outside the confines of formal training. Visits to the Roswell Museum of Art exposed him to regional masters such as Peter Hurd, Luis Jiménez, and Georgia O’Keeffe. For Vogel, painting is more than a visual endeavor; it is a narrative experience. His canvases tell vibrant stories of the Southwest, informed by personal memories and community folklore. He captures the essence of the land and its people, believing that when conveyed authentically, these regional stories resonate universally. Vogel’s artistry is further enriched through collaboration with his wife, Christen, also an artist. Together, they frame his paintings using creatively salvaged materials. Their home and studio are located in the Embudo Valley of Northern New Mexico. Vogel was the recipient of the 2024 Night of Artist Museum Purchase Award and recently held a 26-year retrospective at the Taos Art Museum’s Fechin Studio. He is represented by Manitou Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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MORGAN WEISTLING Winner of the Sam Houston Award at Night of Artists in 2024 and a two-time recipient of the Prix de West Purchase Award, Morgan Weistling is celebrated for his evocative paintings of the American frontier spirit. Weistling’s work offers intimate portrayals that illuminate the Old West, capturing the mood and atmosphere of a bygone era. His oil paintings, characterized by lush brushwork, reflect his passion for storytelling. A meticulous attention to historical detail and authenticity guides his work, informed by extensive research and a lifelong collection of Old West artifacts. Through these efforts, Weistling conveys both the truth and beauty of America’s pioneering spirit. His paintings have appeared on the covers of Art of the West, Persimmon Hill, Southwest Art, Western Art Collector, American Artist, and US Art magazines. They are also held in the permanent collections of major Western art institutions, including the Briscoe Western Art Museum.

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KIM WIGGINS Kim Wiggins, a modernist painter from New Mexico, is recognized as a leading figure in the New West or Modern West Movement. His work challenges traditional notions of Western art through a bold, contemporary vision, blending elements of Impressionism, Expressionism, Magical Realism, Symbolism, and Modernism into a singular, unmistakable style. Drawing on extensive historical research. Born on a ranch in the Pecos Valley, Wiggins was discovered at the age of 13 by a Scottsdale art dealer. Though largely selftaught, he benefited from early mentorships with Alexandre Hogue and Henriette Wyeth. By 1983, he became the youngest member of the Society of American Impressionists (SAI). Career highlights include 10 works documenting California history, permanently installed at the Staples Center (Crypto.com Arena) in Los Angeles, and a major NAACP commission celebrating Black History, unveiled on Juneteenth 2023 at the Dayton Art Institute. Most recently, Wiggins’s largescale solo exhibition at Legacy Gallery in Scottsdale sold out within minutes, further cementing his reputation as one of the most innovative and influential Western artists working today.

JEREMY WINBORG

JIM WODARK

Jeremy Winborg is a contemporary American artist celebrated for his distinctive fusion of realism and abstraction, with a primary focus on Native American subjects. His work reflects a deep appreciation for the beauty, heritage, and enduring spirit of the American West, a passion that has guided his artistic vision throughout his career.

Jim Wodark was born in 1958 in Denver, Colorado, and grew up near the Flatirons, where the natural beauty of the landscape played a formative role in his artistic development. Raised by parents who were both artists, Wodark was deeply influenced from an early age by their creative pursuits and by his surrounding environment.

Winborg’s interest in art began at a young age, nurtured by his father, a professional artist. This early exposure laid the foundation for a lifetime dedicated to exploring both the technical and expressive possibilities of painting.

Cartooning was his first artistic passion, and he worked professionally in that field for fifteen years. In 1990, Wodark relocated to California, where he later met his wife, Julie. During this period, he began painting in oils. The birth of their first child, Clint, in 1998 prompted Wodark to pursue painting more fully while serving as a stay-at-home parent. The arrival of their twin daughters, Sophia and Gwen, in 2000 further sharpened his focus and commitment to his practice.

His artworks convey profound depth and emotion, capturing the essence of his subjects while telling compelling stories of history, culture, and tradition. Each painting invites viewers to engage with the narratives and heritage of the communities he portrays. Winborg’s work is represented in collections and galleries worldwide and has been featured in prestigious art shows and exhibitions, earning awards and recognition that affirm his contributions to contemporary art. Through his paintings, he bridges past and present, offering insight into the resilience, beauty, and spirit of Native American cultures. He lives in Utah with his family, painting alongside his father and children, who have also embraced the joys of artistic expression.

For more than two decades, Wodark has painted daily, achieving significant artistic growth and professional success. He works both en plein air—painting on location from life—and in the studio. Reflecting on his practice, Wodark states: “I want to inspire and be inspired through painting—to bring beauty into people’s lives. I have been blessed with a passion to create, and I am grateful that people respond to my work and that it makes a difference in their homes and businesses. Each day, I look forward to what I will paint next.”

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XIANG ZHANG Born in the Year of the Horse, Xiang Zhang (pronounced “Shong Zang”) grew up in China and developed an early appreciation for both portraiture and equine subjects. After graduating from the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing, he earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Tulane University in New Orleans. Upon relocating to Texas, Zhang combined his passions for painting horses and human figures to create a distinctive artistic voice. Inspired by his observations on working ranches, his work reflects the close, symbiotic relationship between the cowboy and his horse. Utilizing scintillating colors and bold, expressive brushwork, he captures the drama and vitality of ranch life with a style uniquely his own. Zhang’s work has been featured in prestigious national exhibitions, including the Prix de West Invitational at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Night of Artists at the Briscoe Western Art Museum, and Masters of the American West at the Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles. He has also held numerous successful solo exhibitions, and his paintings have been featured in Western Traditions, Contemporary Artists of the American West, Art of the West, Southwest Art Collector, and Fine Art Connoisseur. He resides in Dallas, Texas, with his wife, Lily. Xiang Zhang is represented by Southwest Art Gallery in Dallas and McLarry Fine Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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ARTIST INDEX Brandon Bailey 32, 118

Enrique Guerra 60, 132

Grant Redden 88, 147

Greg Beecham 33, 118

William Haskell 61, 133

Ron Rencher 89, 147

Thomas Blackshear II 119

Matthew Hillier 62, 133

Paul Rhymer 90, 148

Teal Blake 34, 119

Quang Ho 63, 134

Gary Lynn Roberts 91, 148

Mark Boedges 35, 120

Donna Howell-Sickles 64, 134

Andrew Roda 92, 149

Amery Bohling 36, 120

Chris Hunt 65, 135

Alfredo Rodriguez 93, 149

Jim Bortz 37, 121

Jerry Jordan 135

Julia Rogers 94, 150

Ray Brown 38, 121

Mark Kohler 66, 136

Scott Rogers 95, 150

Mary Ross Buchholz 39, 122

Joe Kronenberg 67, 136

Gladys Roldán-de-Moras 4, 96, 151

Nancy Bush 40, 122

Joshua LaRock 68, 137

Dave Santillanes 97, 151

Blair Buswell 41, 123

Bruce K. Lawes 69, 137

Stefan Savides 98, 152

Shawn Cameron 42, 123

Kyle Ma 70, 138

Jason Scull 99, 152

Caroline Korbell Carrington 43, 124

Jan Mapes 71, 138

Kelly Singleton 100, 153

William Carrington 44, 124

Bonnie Marris 26, 72, 139

Matt Smith 101, 153

G. Russell Case 45, 125

Walter T. Matia 73, 139

Daniel Sprick 102, 154

Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey 46, 125

Curt Matson 74, 140

Craig Tennant 103, 154

Sean Michael Chavez 30, 47, 126

Joseph McGurl 75, 140

Ezra Tucker 1, 104, 155

Bruce Cheever 48, 126

Kenny McKenna 76, 141

Kent Ullberg 105, 155

Kevin Chupik 49, 127

Krystii Melaine 77. 141

Randy Van Beek 106, 156

Nicholas Coleman 50, 127

Dean Mitchell 78, 142

Dustin Van Wechel 107, 156

Todd Connor 51, 128

Brenda Murphy 79, 142

Albin Veselka 108, 157

Brent Cotton 52, 128

Ed Natiya 80, 143

Jim Vogel 109, 157

Mikel Donahue 53, 129

Bill Nebeker 81, 142

Morgan Weistling 20, 110, 158

C. Michael Dudash 54, 129

P.A. Nisbet 82, 144

Kim Wiggins 111, 158

Teresa Elliot 55, 130

Don Oelze 83, 116, 144

Jeremy Winborg 112, 159

Phil Epp 56, 130

Pat Pauley 84, 145

Jim Wodark 113, 159

Jon Flaming 57, 131

Dustin Payne 85, 145

Xiang Zhang 114, 160

Martin Grelle 12, 58, 131

Chad Poppleton 86, 146

Brian Grimm 59, 132

Howard Post 87, 146

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