2024 Night of Artists Catalog by Briscoe Western Art Museum

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WELCOME TO NIGHT OF ARTISTS! I am delighted to extend our warmest welcome to the 23rd Annual Night of Artists Exhibition, Live Auction & Sale! A celebration of the creativity, culture and spirit of Western art, this event grows each year thanks to the artists, sponsors, collectors, and art enthusiasts who appreciate the timeless beauty of the American West. Night of Artists reminds us why we’re here: because the history and beauty of the West deserves to be celebrated and shared. While we’re marking 23 years of Night of Artists, the museum is celebrating its 10th anniversary. We’re proud to honor our first decade with The West Starts Here: A Decade at the Briscoe, a stunning coffee table book showcasing the museum’s collection and chronicling the Briscoe’s vivid history, none of which would have happened without Night of Artists. Join in our celebration by visiting the Hendler Family Museum Store to add The West Starts Here to your collection. Night of Artists sparked the bright flame that is now the Briscoe Western Art Museum – and it remains the museum’s signature fundraiser. Proceeds from Night of Artists fuel the museum’s dynamic exhibitions and programming, providing increased access for children, students, families, and visitors throughout the year. We owe an outstanding debt of gratitude to so many, including: The Artists The talented men and women who comprise our esteemed roster of artists never fail to amaze us! As you view this year’s exhibition, the vibrant colors, intricate brushstrokes, and captivating sculptures transport you west. Through their talent and tireless work, they reveal the depth – and beauty – of the West, graciously sharing it with us all. The Sponsors The foundational support for this amazing event, the commitment and phenomenal generosity of our sponsors make Night of Artists possible. I would especially like to recognize our 2024 Presenting Sponsor, Wyatt Ranches, and our longtime Western Art Title Sponsors, the Klesse Foundation, Debbie and John T. Montford, and The Plum Foundation. Please take a moment to view our sponsors and underwriters on the following pages – and join us in thanking them for their support. The Collectors, Buyers, & Enthusiasts We thank our collectors, buyers, and enthusiasts for their enduring loyalty and enthusiasm in helping us sustain the legacy, values, and spirit of the West. Their passion and love for this uniquely American genre proves the power of Western art – and that the stories told through these works deserve to be showcased and shared. The Board of Directors & The Briscoe Staff The backbone of all that we do, I extend my heartfelt thanks to Barry Hendler, our Board Chair, and the museum’s dedicated Board of Directors for their guidance and support. And we couldn’t do this all without our museum staff and volunteers who work throughout the year to make Night of Artists – and the Briscoe – remarkable. Your commitment and unwavering dedication are inspiring! Wishing you all a wonderful and memorable Night of Artists! See you in the galleries!

Briscoe Western Art Museum President & CEO

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PRESENTING SPONSORS* WESTERN ART PRESENTING SPONSOR

WESTERN ART TITLE SPONSORS Klesse Foundation • The Plum Foundation | Debbie and John T. Montford

WESTERN ART PATRON SPONSORS American Lumber | Laura and Barry Hendler • Mr. and Mrs. Marrs McLean Bowman • Briscoe Ranch, Inc. Jan McCaleb Elliott and Jessica Elliott Middleton • Mays Family Foundation

WESTERN ART COLLECTOR SPONSORS

Jessica and David Elliott • Denise Pride Elliott and Donald Gates Elliott • Gates Mineral Company Ltd. Lindsay and Jack Guenther, Jr. • Valerie and Jack Guenther • Beth and Mike Harper • IBC Bank Abigail and George Kampmann, Jr. • Bonnie and John Korbell • Luther King Capital Management James McMahon • Jinny and David Mullins • NuStar • Robert Oliver | Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum Ruthie and John Russell • Muriel F. Siebert Foundation • Silver Eagle Beverages • Scott Petty Family Foundation Southwest Airlines

WESTERN ART UNDERWRITERS Art of the West • Margaret and D.B. Briscoe • Clint Orms Engravers and Silversmiths Dullnig Ranches • Fine Art Connoisseur • Sanger & Altgelt | Christine and Joe Haynes KreagerMitchell Attorneys at Law • Southwest Art • Texas Capital Bank • Tale to Tell Communications Courtney and Mark Watson, Jr. | The Watson Foundation • Western Art & Architecture • Western Art Collector Williams-Chadwick Family Charitable Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation

WESTERN ART FAVOR SPONSORS Barry Eisenach • Abigail Gutting • Brenda Kingery • Mark Kohler • Brenda Murphy • Kevin Red Star

BOARD OF DIRECTORS McLean Bowman • Dan Briggs • Dolph “D.B.” Briscoe, IV • Jay Clingman Robert A. Dullnig • Erika G. González • Henry B. Gonzalez III • Brandon Grossman Jack Guenther • Valerie Guenther • Jose “Che” Guerra • Barry Hendler • Derrick Howard William “Bill” Klesse • Howard “Hal” Lenox • Nancy Loeffler Jane Macon • Kenneth J. Maverick Rob McClane • Jessica Elliott Middleton • Debbie Montford • John T. Montford John Phillip Santos • Mike Sohn • Wesley “Reed” Williams • Bradford Wyatt

ADVISORY MEMBERS J.P. Bryan • Laura Gill • Hollie Hendler Gilleland • Robert Hernandez • Marcie Ince Mark Johnson • Janell Kleberg • Ricardo Romo • Lionel Sosa

DIRECTORS EMERITI Fully Clingman • Enrique Guerra • Mark E. Watson, Jr.

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*As of 02.05.24

Established in 1965 and headquartered in Texas, Wyatt Ranches owns and operates an assimilation of cattle ranching divisions in Colorado, South Texas, and West Texas. Founded by Oscar S. Wyatt, Jr. some 60 years ago, Wyatt Ranches was built upon the central focus of having a successful and productive commercial and specialty livestock program. From the gatekeepers, rancheros, vaqueros, and foremen working afield at the various ranching divisions... to the in-house ancillary services provided by our associates in the departments of Accounting, Aviation, Land Improvement, Law, Facilities Management, and Hospitality, all of these dedicated associates afford the Ranches an opportunity for sustained growth and success, all while staying true to the tested traditions of cattle ranching as directed by our 99-yearold founder.

“The Texans are perhaps the best at the actual cowboy work. They are absolutely fearless riders and understand well the habits of the half-wild cattle, being unequaled in those most trying times when, for instance, the cattle are stampeded by a thunderstorm at night, while in the use of the rope they are only excelled by the Mexicans.” Theodore Roosevelt, 1885

Wyatt Ranches takes great pride in our associates' daily accomplishments, and we make every effort to acknowledge their performance and skill. We encourage their participation in community engagement and involve them at every level of the Ranches' actions in benevolence to others. After all, these steadfast and loyal associates, some of whom with over thirty years of tenure, are a genuine and tested source of pride for everyone at Wyatt Ranches.

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BRISCOE BISON SOCIETY Established in 2017, the Briscoe Bison Society honors a solid commitment to Western art from our most 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 collectively appreciate Western art while developing relationships and strong bonds with artists, curators, and collectors who share their enthusiasm. We are delighted to recognize these art collectors' dedication to the success of the Briscoe's mission For more information, contact our Collectors Concierge, at collectorsconcierge@briscoemuseum.com

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Mr. Dimitri Abrams

Mr. and Mrs. B.J. Hendler

Mr. Ashton Newhall

Mr. and Mrs, Michael L. Aresco

Mr. Rolla Hinkle III

Mr. and Mrs. John D. Nixon

Ms. Barbara Shelby Baetz

Dr. Samuel Hunt

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nunley

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher G. Bardasian

Ms. Laura Johnson

Ms. Kathy Oliver and Mr. Brian Chandler

Mr. and Mrs. Marcus T. Barrett III

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Johnson

Dr. and Mrs. William T. Oliver

Mr. and Mrs. John Bellinger

Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Johnson, Jr.

Mr. Robert Oliver

Mr. and Mrs Phil Berkebile

Mr. and Mrs. George A. Kampmann, Jr.

Mr. William T. Oliver, Jr.

Mr. Stephen Bressler and Ms. Laree Perez

Mr. and Mrs. William Klesse

Mr. and Mrs. Clinton L. Orms

Mr. Daniel M. Briggs and Ms. Marcella

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Knowlton

Mr. Edward Parsons

Martin

Dr. Roberta Krueger

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Pederson

Mr. and Ms. Robert Brock

Ms. Alicen Kyser

Mr. and Mrs. Scott O. Petty. Jr

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bukowski

Mr. Bradley Lacy

Ms. Anne Phillips

Dr. and Mrs. Carlos J. Cardenas

Mr. and Mrs. John D. Lagemann

Ms. Shannon Ralston

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Carrington

Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Le

Mr. and Mrs. Brad Richardson

Mr. Brian Chandler and Ms. Kathryn K.

Dr. Mark Lee and Mrs. Gigi Villarreal

Ms. Lynn B. Richter

Oliver

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Leinen

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Rosenstein

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Clark

Mr. Howard A. Lenox, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. John Russell, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. James W. Collins

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lewis

Mr. and Mrs. William Russell lIl

Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Davis

Mr. and Mrs. Byron J. Lewis

Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Ryan

Ms. Swann van Delden

Mr. Humberto S. Lopez

Mrs. Cindy Schneider

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dietel

Mr. and Ms. Lance H. Lubel

Mr. Chris Shields and Ms. Danita Jarreau

Mr. Donald and Dr. Denise L. Elliott

Mr. and Mrs. Curt Lundberg

Mr. Christopher Shields

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Elliott

Mr. Jeff Lynch

Mr. Sam Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Elliott

Luther King Capital Management

Mr. Matt Stabler and Mrs. Alexis Elliott-

Mr. Caleb Elliott

Ms. Ann Marmion

Stabler

Mr. David B. Elliott and Ms. Jessica Evans

Mr. and Mrs. John Marzolf

Mr. and Mrs. Blake Stapper

Mrs. Jannifer M. Elliott

Dr. Amy and Dr. Kenneth J. Maverick

Mr. and Mrs. Alan Stinson

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Felberg

Mr. and Mrs. McLean Bowman

Mr. and Mrs. Louis H. Stumberg. Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. David Found

Mr. and Mrs. McLean Russell

Ms. Carrie P. Tiemann

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Fretthold

Mr. and Mrs. Fred McComas

Mr. Reese Travis

Mr. Jeff Gordon

Mr. James McMahon

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Uihlein

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Guenther

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff McManus

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan T. Van Poperin

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Guenther, Jr.

Mr. Larry Melsness

Mr. and Mrs. Ramkumar Wallooppillai

Dr. Dan Guerra

Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Middleton

Ms. Shelly Watson

Mr. and Mrs. Jose M. Guerra

Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Miller

Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wells

Ms. Pamela B. Havens

Hon. and Mrs. John T. Montford

Mr. and Mrs. Reed Williams

Mr. Bryan Helm

Dr. and Mrs. David C. Mullins

Mr. and Mrs. George M. Williams, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hendler

Mr. John L, Nau III

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn W. "Chip" Justice, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Barry Hendler

Ms. Susan Naylor

Mr. Bradford Wyatt

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The West Starts Here. 2023 by the Numbers

EDUCATION 525 PARTICIPANTS IN ADULT TOURS WITH 25 GROUPS 1,785 PARTICIPANTS IN LIVE PROGRAMS 3,508 PARTICIPANTS IN STUDENT TOURS WITH 86 SCHOOLS 2,271 PEOPLE SERVED IN OUTREACH VISITS 3 FREE COMMUNITY DAYS SERVING 3,485 PEOPLE

COLLECTIONS & EXHIBITIONS 80 NEW WORKS ADDED TO THE PERMANENT COLLECTION 3 NEW SCULPTURES 12 NEW ARTISTS IN THE COLLECTION 3 TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS

FUNDS RAISED $3.4 MILLION IN FUNDS RAISED THROUGH MEMBERS, CONTRIBUTIONS, GRANTS, SPECIAL EVENTS, THE PAVILION, RETAIL AND ADMISSIONS

2023 NIGHT OF ARTISTS $2.8 MILLION IN GROSS SALES

ADMISSION AND RETAIL 24% GROWTH IN ADMISSIONS 600 NEW ITEMS ADDED TO THE HENDLER FAMILY MUSEUM STORE

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2023 MUSEUM AWAR DS

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ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ

SAM HOUSTON AWARD FOR PAINTING

ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ (b. 1951) To t he Dig g ing s, Go l d Rus h 1 8 49, 2 02 2 Oi l on line n 3 0 x 48 in.

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JASON SCULL

JAMES BOWIE AWARD FOR SCULPTURE

JASON SCULL (b. 1958)

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JEREMY LIPKING

DAVID CROCKETT AWARD FOR ARTISTS’ CHOICE

JEREMY LIPKING (b. 1975) Val l ey Shadows, 2022 Oi l o n l i ne n 3 0 x 4 0 in.

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MARY ROSS BUCHHOLZ

WILLIAM B. TRAVIS AWARD FOR PATRONS’ CHOICE SPONSORED BY WESTERN ART COLLECTOR

MARY ROSS BUCHHOLZ (b. 1969)

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TODD CONNOR

THE BRISCOE MUSEUM PURCHASE AWARD

TODD CONNOR (b. 1964)

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2024 NIGHT OF ARTISTS PARTICIPATING ARTISTS William Alther

Abigail Gutting

Don Oelze

Brandon Bailey*

George Hallmark

Chad Poppleton

Gerald Balciar

William Haskell

Howard Post

Teal Blake

Matthew Hillier

Scott Tallman Powers*

Eric Bowman

Donna Howell-Sickles

Tony Pro

Mary Ross Buchholz

Chris Hunt

Kevin Red Star

Nancy Bush

Jennifer Johnson*

Paul Rhymer

Shawn Cameron

Greg Kelsey

Gary Lynn Roberts

Caroline Korbell Carrington

Brenda Kingery

Alfredo Rodriguez

William Carrington

Mark Kohler

Julia Rogers

G. Russell Case*

Joe Kronenberg

Gladys Roldán-de-Moras

Cliff Cavin

Dave LaMure, Jr.

Stefan Savides

Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey

Bruce K. Lawes

Billy Schenck

Bruce Cheever

Z. S. Liang

Jason Scull

John Coleman*

Jeremy Lipking

Kelly Singleton

Nicholas Coleman

Huihan Liu*

Adam Smith

Todd Connor

Jan Mapes

Ezra Tucker

Brent Cotton

Bonnie Marris

Echo Ukrainetz

Glenn Dean

Walter Matia*

Ron Ukrainetz

John DeMott

Curt Mattson

Kent Ullberg

Mick Doellinger

Kenny McKenna

Michael Ome Untiedt

Mikel Donahue

Mark McKenna

Randy Van Beek

C. Michael Dudash

Krystii Melaine

Dustin Van Wechel

Barry Eisenach

James Morgan*

Jim Vogel

Teresa Elliott

Brenda Murphy

Morgan Weistling*

Luke Frazier

Ed Natiya*

Kim Wiggins

David Griffin*

Chris Navarro

Jeremy Winborg

Brian Grimm

Bill Nebeker

Xiang Zhang

Enrique Guerra

Ralph Oberg

* New for 2024 Night of Artists

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SC H ED U LE OF EV ENTS AN D H OUSEKEEPI N G

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, MARCH 22 TICKET HOLDER EXHIBITION PREVIEW

EXHIBITION PREVIEW, DINNER & LIVE AUCTION

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

5:30 pm

Jack Guenther Pavilion 2

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

Jack Guenther Pavilion Enjoy cocktails in the galleries and begin making your art selections in anticipation of the Luck of the Draw Sale on Saturday evening. After cocktails, enjoy a seated dinner followed by the exciting Live Auction!

BRISCOE COLLECTORS SUMMIT 1:00 - 3:00 pm Clingman Education Gallery Join the discussion led by editor of Western Art Collector Michael Clawson as he takes us one-on-one with two of today's leading artists. Renowned sculptor Paul Rhymer and impressionist oil painter Kenny McKenna will share insights from their artistic journeys. PAUL RHYMER | 1:00 – 1:45 pm KENNY MCKENNA | 2:00 – 2:45 pm

SATURDAY, MARCH 23 NIGHT OF ARTISTS AWARDS BREAKFAST 9:00 - 10:30 am Jack Guenther Pavilion 1st Floor Join us in celebrating this year's top artists and award winners over a private, ticketed breakfast. Generously sponsored by Western Art Collector.

TICKET HOLDER EXHIBITION PREVIEW 10:00 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.

LIVE ARTISTS DEMONSTRATIONS 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Clingman Education Gallery Witness the creative journey with a unique opportunity to explore how artist Donna Howell-Sickles and sculptor Jason Scull create their works.

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GRAND EXHIBITION OPENING, LUCK OF THE DRAW SALE & RECEPTION 5:30 pm Jack Guenther Pavilion Enjoy cocktails in the galleries and celebrate the Grand Opening with the exciting Luck of the Draw Sale, authentic Texas cuisine, live music, and dancing. Don't miss your chance to purchase a true treasure! 7:30 – Balloting stops for the “Luck of the Draw” Sale and bidders are drawn and posted. 8:00 – The Second Bidder whose name is drawn may begin confirming their purchase. 8:15 – All unsold artwork is available for purchase on first-come, first-serve basis.

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COLLECTORS SUMMIT: INSIGHTS FROM THE ARTISTS FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024

1:00 – 3:00 pm Clingman Education Gallery | Briscoe Western Art Museum 210 W. Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 Session #1: 1:00 - 1:45 pm | Paul Rhymer with moderator Michael Clawson Renowned sculptor Paul Rhymer brings a unique background to his craft, having spent twenty-five years honing his skills in taxidermy and model making at the Smithsonian Institution. Rhymer’s expertise and artistic vision have captivated audiences at Night of Artists for over five years. Join moderator Michael Clawson as he engages in an insightful one on one conversation with Paul Rhymer, delving into his artistic journey and the inspirations behind his remarkable sculptures. Session #2: 2:00 - 2:45 pm | Kenny McKenna with moderator Michael Clawson Embarking on a new artistic path following a successful music career, Kenny McKenna has emerged as a talented painter, specializing in the use of oils to create captivating and impressionistic artworks that evoke a sense of warmth and tranquility. Join moderator Michael Clawson in an engaging one on one conversation with Kenny McKenna, as they explore his artistic journey, the inspiration behind his distinctive style, and the emotions he seeks to convey through his paintings.

FREE TO ALL SPONSORS, ARTISTS, AND TICKET HOLDERS.

MODERATOR MICHAEL CLAWSON Editor, Western Art Collector Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Michael Clawson serves as executive editor for Western Art Collector, American Art Collector, Native American Art and American Fine Art Magazine. He also hosts the podcast, the American Art Collective. Prior to joining the magazines in 2013, Michael was an award-winning journalist and photojournalist in the Phoenix area. His three kids, including 5-year-old twins, keep him and his wife, Sara, constantly busy. He recently finished writing his first book, and is already fast at work on his second book. Both are related to Western art. PANELISTS Paul Rhymer Artist Paul Rhymer worked at the Smithsonian Institution doing taxidermy and model making for twenty-five years. In the late 1990s, he gradually began to move from painting and drawing into sculpture. In 2023, Rhymer was named 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. Full artist bio on page 148 KENNY MCKENNA Artist Kenny McKenna’s subjects are widely diverse, with an emphasis on landscapes. Painting exclusively in oils, he uses an impressionistic style that elicits warmth and calmness, an open invitation to explore, and an inherent infusion of sunlight. McKenna makes his home in Santa Fe. Full artist bio on page 184

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HOUSEKEEPING

Each ticketholder receives an assigned bid paddle and ballot book for the opening weekend, Live Auction and Luck of the Draw sale events. LIVE AUCTION During the Live Auction on Friday, March 22, ticket holders are eligible to paddle bid on works by select artists. LUCK OF THE DRAW SALE Beginning on Friday, March 22, ticket holders may place fixed-price bids on art with bidding slips from their ballot books for the Luck of the Draw sale. This fixed price bidding concludes on the evening of Saturday, March 23, through a process designed and monitored for fairness. At its conclusion, up to two names will be drawn for the opportunity to purchase during the formal sale. Bidding slips are not a guarantee to purchase unless submitted as an absentee bid. ABSENTEE BIDDING Absentee ballots for both sale events may be submitted until 12:00 pm on Thursday, March 21, 2024 via email: collectorsconcierge@briscoemuseum.org or fax: 210.299.4118, Attn: Night of Artists. Phone bidding for the Live Auction is also available. An absentee bidding form is available on page 219. VALET PARKING All ticket holders enjoy complimentary valet parking. The valet will be open at 5:30 PM on both Friday and Saturday night.

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ACCOMMODATIONS For special room rates and accommodations, please visit briscoemuseum.org/noa. COLLECTORS CONCIERGE Our priority is providing you with an exceptional viewing, bidding, and buying experience during Night of Artists. Our dedicated Collectors Concierge is ready to help you every step of the way. Ensuring your experience at Night of Artists exceeds expectations, the Collectors Concierge can provide personalized service for your artwork purchase. Whether you need help with absentee bidding, purchasing, payment, shipping, and/or delivery, we look forward to making your experience at Night of Artists a pleasure. Collectors Concierge 210.507.4863 collectorsconcierge@briscoemuseum.org The 2024 Rules of Sale can be found on pages 28, 64, and 218.

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2024 RULES OF LIVE AUCTION SALE The Night of Artists Live Auction Sale will feature thirty-three lots of select works submitted by premier Western artists. The sale will commence immediately following dinner on Friday, March 22, 2024. Please read all terms and conditions before bidding. By participating in the Night of Artists Live Auction Sale, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions. The Briscoe Western Art Museum may amend these terms and conditions by posted or oral announcements during the exhibition and sale. The following applies to all such artworks offered in the Live Auction Sale on Friday, March 22, 2024. BUYER’S PREMIUM AND CREDIT CARD FEES The purchase price will be the hammer price plus a PREMIUM OF FIFTEEN PERCENT (15%) on any individual lot. The museum calculates the buyer’s premium separately for each lot. RULES OF SALE 1. Bidding on any lot in the Live Auction Sale indicates the bidder’s acceptance of these terms and all other terms at the time of sale, whether bidding in person, absentee, or by telephone. 2.

The Briscoe reserves the right to purchase any artwork in the sale for the museum’s permanent collection.

The Briscoe is an agent for the owners of the artworks. The museum assumes no risk, liability, or responsibility for the authenticity, or the authorship of any artwork included in the exhibition, sale, and catalog. Neither the Briscoe, nor the auctioneer, nor the artists make any representations whatsoever that the purchasers of an artwork will acquire any reproduction rights thereto.

The Briscoe will sell all artwork “as is, where is,” and neither the museum nor the participating artists may make any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to the properties or the correctness of the advertisements, catalogs, or any other media used to announce this sale or any other description of the physical condition, quality, importance, or size of the artwork offered.

All sales are final, and there will be no exchanges or refunds on artworks. The buyer assumes full risk and responsibility for the lot and will immediately pay the full purchase price unless museum management approves prior arrangements. In addition, management requires that the buyer sign a sales agreement.

The Briscoe reserves the right to postpone the Live Auction Sale or to withdraw any artwork before the sale. The museum will have no liability whatsoever for such postponement or withdrawal.

The Briscoe may offer some items with an unspecified “reserve,” which is the minimum price, below which the lot will not be sold. In no event will the reserve exceed the low estimate published in the catalog and elsewhere.

The Briscoe reserves the right to reject a bid in the event of any dispute between bidders or in the event of doubt as to the validity of any bid. The auctioneer will have final discretion to determine the successful bidder, cancel the sale, or reopen and resell the artwork in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, the museum’s sales record will be the final and conclusive record of the sale.

Unless announced otherwise by the auctioneer, all bids are per lot as numbered in the catalog. Successful bidders will pay for their purchases immediately following the auction. Art purchasers may make payment by cash, check, cashier’s check, debit card, or credit card.

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Upon acknowledgement of the winning bidder by the auctioneer, the title to the artwork will pass to the bidder. The sale is complete when the auctioneer announces the sale by the fall of the hammer or other customary manner. The auctioneer retains all authority and discretion allowed by law.

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If the purchaser does not comply with these conditions, the museum may, in addition to other remedies available by law, including without limitation the right to hold the property (a) cancel the sale and retain as liquidated damages any and all payments made by the purchaser, or (b) resell the property privately or at public auction on three days’ notice to the purchaser for payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, including handling charges, warehousing, expenses of the sale, commissions, reasonable attorney’s fees, any and all other charges due, and incidental damages.

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If fire, theft, or any other reason whatsoever prevents the Briscoe from delivering any artwork to the purchaser, the museum’s liability will be limited to the sum actually paid by the purchaser.

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These conditions of sale and any other applicable conditions, as well as the purchaser’s and Briscoe Museum’s rights and obligations herein, will be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.

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BIDDING INCREMENTS As a convenience to our clients, the museum furnishes presale range estimates for all artwork included in the Live Auction Sale. Bidders should consider these estimates approximate valuations only based on comparable auction values and recent sales, not as prices. Under $2,000 $2,000–$5,000 $5,000–$10,000 $10,000–$20,000 $20,000–$50,000 $50,000–$100,000 Over $100,000

$100 $250 $500 $1,000 $2,500 $5,000 $10,000

COLLECTORS CONCIERGE The Briscoe Western Art Museum continuously looks for ways to improve and ensure your purchasing experience at the Night of Artists Live Auction meets and exceeds your expectations. Our Collector’s Concierge is available to provide collectors and art purchasers personalized service throughout the exhibition and sale. For more information on absentee and telephone bidding to art purchasing, payments, shipping, and delivery of your artwork, contact the Collectors Concierge at: (210) 507-4863 (voice) | collectorsconcierge@briscoemuseum.org ABSENTEE AND PHONE BIDDING SERVICES Please see the Absentee and Telephone Bid Form for additional rules of sale and instructions. The form is on the last page of your catalog. PAYMENT AND DELIVERY The purchase price will be the hammer price plus a PREMIUM OF FIFTEEN PERCENT (15%) on any individual lot. The museum • calculates the buyer’s premium separately for each lot. •

Payment for all sold artwork is due in its entirety on the night of the event unless prior arrangements have been approved by museum management. Checks are preferred and are to be made payable to the Briscoe Western Art Museum. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover are also accepted. The museum will also add state and local sales taxes to the purchase price when applicable. The museum will honor tax exemptions when verified. Art purchasers must present proof of exemption at the time of payment.

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ALL ARTWORK WILL REMAIN ON EXHIBIT THROUGH MAY 5, 2024. The museum will contact the buyer within two weeks of the purchase date to outline pickup and shipping options. The art purchaser is responsible for all shipping costs and arrangements. The museum will pack all artworks free of charge.

PACKING, PICK UP AND SHIPPING All artwork will remain on display until after the end of the exhibition on May 5, 2024. Art purchasers receive a Shipping Agreement along with their receipts for successful sales. Please fill out those forms and return them to the museum. The Briscoe Museum provides packing free of charge. The museum strives to contact each art purchaser within two weeks of your purchase date to confirm pickup and shipping options. If you do not hear from the museum within that period, please reach out to arrange for the pickup or shipping of your artwork(s). For Pick Up: • Artwork pickup will run from May 20, 2024 to June 21, 2024 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 AM to 4 PM, provided the museum has received a completed Pick-Up Agreement Form. •

A valid ID is required for all in-person pickups. Alternatively, purchasers can schedule a pickup appointment as needed.

For Shipping: • Artwork shipping will begin on May 27, 2024, for purchasers who also submit a Shipping Agreement Form with complete payment details. The museum includes individual artworks into the shipping schedule upon receipt of completed shipping instructions. Failure to submit these instructions may lead to delays in receiving your artwork. •

Prior to shipping, the Collectors Concierge will reach out to purchasers regarding their Artworks and the status.

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The payment information provided on the Shipping Agreement Form will be charged for the estimated shipping cost based on the selected shipping method before the artwork is sent out.

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It is important to confirm insurance coverage for the artwork in transit with your chosen shipping company. The Briscoe Museum DOES NOT insure the shipment of any art purchased through Night of Artists. The museum is not responsible for damages incurred during the transit of the artwork.

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Shipping of Sculpture Editions will be coordinated directly between the artist and buyer. Please allow at least 12-16 weeks for editions to be ready for release. The Briscoe Collectors Concierge is available to assist with coordinating the release of artwork as needed.

Email is the preferred form of correspondence for shipping arrangements. Please send email correspondence to the Collectors Concierge at collectorsconcierge@briscoemuseum.org or call (210) 507-4863. BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM

LOT #1 ECHO UKRAINETZ (b. 1951) Frank Ham e r – Texa s Ra n ge r, 2 02 3 Batik with s i l ve r l e a f 27 x 18 ½ in . $5 ,000 - $ 6, 50 0

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LOT #2 SHAWN CAMERON (b. 1950) After Hou rs , 2 02 3 Oil on lin en 2 0 x 24 in . $5 ,0 0 0 - $7,5 0 0

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LOT #3 MARY ROSS BUCHHOLZ (b. 1969) B ra nd i ng at the O Diamon d Ch a rc o al and graphite on g e s s oe d AC M p a n e l 1 9 3 /4 X 22 ½ in. $ 1 0,000 - $12,000

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LOT #4 TONY PRO (b. 1973) C a nyo n Riders , 2 02 3 Oil on lin en 30 x 24 in . $ 1 0,0 0 0 - $12 ,0 0 0

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LOT #5 WALTER MATIA (b. 1953) B i so n Bas Re lief B ronze 3 3 ½ x 4 4 x 3 in. $ 1 2,000 - $15 ,000

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LOT #6 BRIAN GRIMM (b. 1968) Nove mber Light, 2 02 3 Oil on board 24 x 36 in . $ 13,0 0 0 - $15 ,0 0 0

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LOT #7 JOE KRONENBERG (b. 1968) D a i l y Chore s, 2024 Oi l o n board 28 x 4 6 i n. $ 1 6,000 - $20,000

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LOT #8 GARY LYNN ROBERTS (b. 1953) Af te rn o on Glow, 2 02 3 Oil on canvas 36 x 30 in . $ 1 8,0 0 0 - $2 3,0 0 0

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LOT #9 DON OELZE (b. 1965) T h e Sl ui ce Box, 2023 Oi l o n l i ne n 42 x 42 i n. $ 25,000 - $30,000

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LOT #10 MICHAEL OME UNTIEDT (b. 1952) A l wa ys a C l o c k Ways Tu r n , 2 02 3 Oil on canvas 30 x 40 in . $ 2 1,0 0 0 - $2 5 ,0 0 0

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LOT #11 CHAD POPPLETON (b. 1976) Are We The re Yet, 2023 Oi l o n pane l 3 0 x 4 0 in. $ 1 7,000 - $20,000

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LOT #12 JEREMY WINBORG (b. 1979) Loze n - Wo m a n Wa rri o r, 2 02 3 O i l o n b o ard 3 2 x 2 0 in . $ 1 3,0 0 0 - $ 1 5 ,0 0 0

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LOT #13 BRUCE CHEEVER (b. 1958) Sl eep i ng Su n, 2023 Oi l o n l i ne n on pane l 3 0 x 3 6 i n. $ 1 1 ,000 - $17,000

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LOT #14 JENNIFER JOHNSON (b. 1973) Texas Neon , 2 02 3 Oil on canvas 24 x 24 in . $5 ,0 0 0 - $7,0 0 0

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LOT #15 BRENDA KINGERY (b. 1939) Lusa i y i , 2 023 Ac r y l i c on A rche s pape r 1 8 x 20 i n. $ 6,000 - $8,000

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LOT #16 NANCY DUNLOP CAWDREY (b. 1948) Saddle Up, 2 02 3 Dye on s ilk 2 8 x 40 in . $ 12 ,0 0 0 - $14,0 0 0

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LOT #17 NICHOLAS COLEMAN (b. 1978) On t h e Milk Rive r, 2024 Oi l o n l i ne n 3 0 x 50 in. $ 1 8,000 - $22,000

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LOT #18 C. MICHAEL DUDASH (b. 1952) A R i ve r W i l d , A R i ver C ros s ed, 2 02 3 Oil on lin en 36 x 32 in . $ 22 ,5 0 0 - $2 7,5 0 0

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LOT #19 BRUCE K. LAWES (b. 1962) I n t h e Land We Love , 2 02 3 Oi l o n l i ne n 3 0 x 45 i n. $ 25,000 - $30,000

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LOT #20 KENNY MCKENNA (b. 1950) Pa l o Du ro Wa s h, 2 02 3 O i l on lin en 42 x 30 in . $ 1 7,0 0 0 - $2 0,0 0 0

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LOT #21 TODD CONNOR (b. 1964) A Wom a n's Place , 2023 Oi l o n l i ne n 24 x 3 6 i n. $ 1 4,000 - $17,000

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LOT #22 BRENT COTTON (b. 1972) S h a d ows of Even in g, 2 02 3 Oil on board 24 x 32 in $ 13,0 0 0 - $15 ,0 0 0

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LOT #23 RANDY VAN BEEK (b. 1958) Mesc a l e ro A pache Camp i n the G ua d a l up e Mounta i n s , 2 02 3 Oi l o n l i ne n 3 6 x 4 8 i n. $ 1 1 ,000 - $16,5 00

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LOT #24 JAN MAPES (b. 1954) P ra ir ie Qu een , 2 02 3 Oil on canvas 16 x 2 0 in . $4,5 0 0 - $6,0 0 0

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LOT #25 KIM WIGGINS (b. 1959) Fr ui t Stand at Ve larde, 2 02 3 Oi l o n board 1 2 x 1 6 i n. $ 5,500 - $6,5 00

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LOT #26 RON UKRAINETZ (b. 1949) C h e ro ke e Ra re , 2 02 3 Po l yc h ro m e e n g ra v i n g o n c l a y b o a rd 36 x 18 in. $ 9,0 0 0 - $ 1 2 , 5 0 0

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LOT #27 BRANDON BAILEY (b. 1984) T h e P rai rie Sk y is Wide a n d H i gh, 2 02 3 Oi l o n board 3 3 ½ x 37 ½ in. $ 1 2,000 - $15 ,000

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LOT #28 KEVIN RED STAR (b. 1943) I n d i a n C o u n c i l of War r iors , 2 02 3 Ac r y l i c a n d m i xe d media on canvas 24 x 36 in . $ 15 ,0 0 0 - $2 5 ,0 0 0

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LOT #29 BONNIE MARRIS (b. 1951) Connec tion, 2024 Oi l o n l i ne n 3 6 x 4 8 i n. $ 25,000 - $30,000

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LOT #30 ABIGAIL GUTTING (b. 1984) O f B a l l a d s an d Fables , 2 02 3 Oil on lin en 30 x 48 in . $ 11,0 0 0 - $13,0 0 0

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LOT #31 KELLY SINGLETON (b. 1971) Cro ssi ng Ove r, 2023 Oi l o n l i ne n 3 0 x 3 0 in. $ 8,000 - $10,000

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LOT #32 BRENDA MURPHY (b. 1955) C o m in g Stor m , 2 02 3 Oil on lin en 18 x 30 in . $7,5 0 0 - $9,0 0 0

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LOT #33 MARK KOHLER (b. 1963) Bon i ta E n Ros a ( P retty i n Pi n k), 2 02 3 Wa te rc ol or on p a pe r 27 x 13 ½ in. $ 4,7 50 - $ 6,7 50

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LU C K OF T HE DR AW SALE

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2024 RULES OF LUCK OF THE DRAW SALE

The annual Night of Artists Luck of the Draw Sale features over 270 works of art by eighty-six premier Western artists on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Please read all terms and conditions before bidding. By participating in the Luck of the Draw Sale, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions. The Briscoe Western Art Museum may amend these terms and conditions by posted or oral announcements during the exhibition and sale. The following applies to all such artworks offered in the Luck of the Draw Sale on Saturday, March 23, 2024. To purchase a particular work of art at the set fixed price, bidders must fill out the numbered ballot slip and place it in the corresponding ballot box next to the work of art. SCHEDULE 7:30 p.m.

Balloting stops. Two names are drawn and written on the ballot box. The first name drawn has thirty (30) minutes to confirm IN PERSON their intent to purchase and to sign the Sales Agreement, which is a binding contract. If an absentee slip is drawn, the absentee bidder guarantees the purchase. Once the museum confirms a sale, the artwork will be marked as SOLD.

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If the first name drawn does not claim the artwork, the second name drawn has 15 minutes to confirm IN PERSON and sign the Sales Agreement. If an absentee slip is drawn, the absentee bidder guarantees the purchase.

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All unsold artwork is available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis. All unsold artworks remain for sale and on display until the conclusion of the exhibition on May 5, 2024.

Sculpture Editions. For sculptures with multiple editions that are available for purchase, the museum will confirm and record sales in the order of the names drawn until the edition sells out. The first confirmed art purchaser will receive the artwork from the exhibition. Additional confirmed purchasers will receive their editions directly from the artists within approximately 12-16 weeks after the close of the exhibition on May 5. RULES OF SALE 1.

Bidding on any artwork in the Luck of the Draw Sale indicates the bidder’s acceptance of these terms and all other terms at the time of sale, whether bidding in person or absentee.

The museum also reserves the right to purchase for its permanent collection any artwork exhibited.

All Night of Artists ticketholders receive a ballot book that contains unique ballot slips for each work of art in the exhibition. The Briscoe allows ONLY ONE (1) ballot book per ticketholder. Ticketholders have access to the exhibition prior to the sale on Friday, March 22, and Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

The Briscoe is an agent for the owners of the artworks. The museum assumes no risk, liability, or responsibility for the authenticity or authorship of any art piece included in the exhibition, sale, and catalog. Neither the museum nor the artists make any representations whatsoever that the purchasers of an artwork will acquire any reproduction rights thereto.

The Briscoe will sell all artwork “as is, where is,” and neither the museum nor the participating artists may make any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to the properties or the correctness of the advertisement, catalog, or any other media used to announce this sale or any other description of the physical condition, quality, importance, or size of the artwork offered.

All sales are final and there will be no exchanges or refunds on artworks. The buyer assumes full risk and responsibility for the artwork purchased and will immediately pay the full purchase price, unless museum management approves prior arrangements. In addition, management requires that the buyer sign a sales agreement.

The Briscoe reserves the right to postpone the Luck of the Draw Sale or to withdraw any artwork before the sale. The museum will have no liability whatsoever for such postponement or withdrawal.

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If the purchaser does not comply with these conditions, the museum may, in addition to other remedies available by law, including without limitation the right to hold the property, (a) cancel the sale and retain as liquidated damages any and all payments made by the purchaser, or (b) resell the property privately or at public auction on three days’ notice to the purchaser for payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, including handling charges, warehousing, the expense of both sales, commissions, reasonable attorney’s fees, any and all other charges due, and incidental damages.

If fire, theft, or any other reason whatsoever prevents the Briscoe from delivering any artwork to the purchaser, the museum’s liability will be limited to the sum actually paid by the purchaser.

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COLLECTORS CONCIERGE The Briscoe Western Art Museum continuously looks for ways to improve and ensure your purchasing experience at the Night of Artists Luck of the Draw sale meets and exceeds your expectations. Our Collector’s Concierge is available to provide collectors and art purchasers personalized service throughout the exhibition and sale. For more information on absentee bidding, art purchases, payments, packing, shipping, and delivery of your artwork, please contact us at: (210) 507-4863 (voice) | collectorsconcierge@briscoemuseum.org ABSENTEE BIDDING SERVICES Please see the Absentee and Telephone Bid Form for additional rules of sale and instructions. The form is on the last page of your catalog. PAYMENT AND DELIVERY Once museum staff members confirm sales, the art purchasers are required to sign the Sales Agreement and take their copies of • that agreement to the nearest Payment Station. •

Payment for all sold artwork is due in its entirety on the night of the event unless prior arrangements have been approved by museum management. Checks are preferred and should be made payable to the Briscoe Western Art Museum. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover are also accepted. Credit card purchases are subject to a 3% service charge. The museum will also add state and local sales taxes to the purchase price when applicable. The museum will honor tax exemptions when verified. Art purchasers must present proof of exemption at time of payment.

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ALL ARTWORK WILL REMAIN ON DISPLAY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE EXHIBITION THROUGH MAY 5, 2024. The museum will contact each art purchaser by April 6, 2024, to determine the buyer’s preferences for pickup and/or shipping options. The museum will pack all artworks free of charge. Art purchasers are responsible for all costs associated with shipping for Sculpture Editions.

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For information on delivery, Please see, Packing, Pick Up and Shipping on page 29.

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WILLIAM ALTHER (b. 1959) Arroyo Spotlig ht, 2023 Oi l o n l i ne n 3 0 x 3 2 i n.

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BRANDON BAILEY (b. 1984) Sk y Fire, 2 02 3 Oil on board 24 x 36 in .

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GERALD BALCIAR (b. 1942) New G en e ration, 2023 B ronze on walnut 1 4 x 1 4 x 6 in.

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TEAL BLAKE (b. 1978) B o q u i l l a s Ta x i , 2 024 Oil on panel 48 x 24 i n .

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ERIC BOWMAN (b. 1960) W i c ked Fe lina, 2023 Oi l o n pane ls 24 x 20 i n. e ach, 6 9 x 97 i n . fol d i n g s c re e n

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MARY ROSS BUCHHOLZ (b. 1969) S p ri n g t i m e o n the Plain s , 2 02 3 C h a rc o a l a n d g ra p h i te o n g e s soed AC M p an el 24 x 33 in .

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NANCY BUSH (b. 1947) Hi d d en Pond, 2023 Oi l o n B elgian line n 24 x 3 0 i n.

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SHAWN CAMERON (b. 1950) The Hu nt, 2024 Oil on lin en 16 x 2 0 in .

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CAROLINE KORBELL CARRINGTON (b. 1969) Mo nte S e re no (diptych) , 2 02 3 Oi l o n pape r 20 x 4 8 in.

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WILLIAM CARRINGTON (b. 1966) ¡ Des acelere! , 2 02 3 Bron ze 15 x 12 in .

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G. RUSSELL CASE (b. 1966) Low Cl ouds and Long S ha d ows , 2024 Oi l o n l i ne n 20 x 3 5 i n.

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CLIFF CAVIN (b. 1951) S pr in g Glow, 2 02 3 Oil on canvas 24 x 36 in .

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NANCY DUNLOP CAWDREY (b. 1948) Hi gh Ground, 2023 Dye o n silk 1 9 x 21 i n.

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BRUCE CHEEVER (b. 1958) B l a c kfe et i n t h e Beargras s , 2 02 3 O i l o n lin en on p an el 34 x 2 8 in . BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM

JOHN COLEMAN (b. 1949) Little Sp i r i t Ke e p e r, 2024 Charcoa l on pa pe r 37 x 23 in .

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NICHOLAS COLEMAN (b. 1978) Ne a r t h e Win d Rivers , 2024 Oil on lin en 40 x 60 in .

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TODD CONNOR (b. 1964) T h e Ma i l Mu st Go Thro ugh, 2 02 3 Oi l o n l i ne n b oard 1 8 x 24 i n.

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BRENT COTTON (b. 1972) C ro s s i n g t h e D ear bor n , 2 02 3 Oil on board 32 x 40 in .

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GLENN DEAN (b. 1976) Ra nge Brothe rs, 2023 Oi l o n l i ne n 1 6 x 24 i n.

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JOHN DEMOTT (b. 1954) A Ma n of Ho n or, 2024 O i l o n lin en 3 6 x 24 in .

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MICK DOELLINGER (b. 1956) W i nd Sh ift, 2024 B ronze 3 0 ¼ x 28 x 17 in.

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MIKEL DONAHUE (b. 1956) Mo o n l i ght Ladies , 2 02 3 Acr ylic on board 14 ½ x 18 in .

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C. MICHAEL DUDASH (b. 1952) Warri or of the Morning S un , 2 02 3 Oi l o n board 20 x 1 6 i n.

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BARRY EISENACH (b. 1952) B l a c kfo ot B e a r K n i fe C erem ony, 2 02 3 Oil on lin en 36 x 32 in .

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TERESA ELLIOTT (b. 1953) D eser t Paintbru sh, 2024 Oi l o n l i ne n 4 8 x 4 8 i n.

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LUKE FRAZIER (b. 1970) Fro nt i e rs m an , 2 02 3 O i l on board 28 x2 0 in .

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DAVID GRIFFIN (b. 1952) T h e Mome nt A Me mor y Be c ome s Re a l i ty, 2 02 3 Oi l o n l i ne n 3 6 x 3 6 i n.

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BRIAN GRIMM (b. 1968) P rair ie Moon , 2 02 3 Oil on board 33 x 46 in .

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ENRIQUE GUERRA (b. 1958) The Bird Catc he r , 2 024 O il on line n 40 x 27 in.

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ABIGAIL GUTTING (b. 1984) Fa i r War n in g, 2 02 3 Oil on lin en 30 x 24 in .

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GEORGE HALLMARK (b. 1949) T h e He ar t of Texas ( The Al a mo, c i rc a 1 92 0), 2 02 3 Oi l on line n 4 8 x 36 in.

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WILLIAM HASKELL (b. 1963) Ni g ht C ro s s in g, 2 02 3 Ac r y lic on p an el 16 x 12 in . BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM

MATTHEW HILLIER (b. 1958) Sun, Se a, and Spra y, 2 02 3 Oi l on pane l 3 8 x 60 in.

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DONNA HOWELL-SICKLES (b. 1949) A Mo m e nt of Ma g i c, 2 02 3 Ac r y l i c o n c a nvas 6 0 x 3 6 in . BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM

CHRIS HUNT (b. 1973) T h e Source , 2023 Ch a rc o al and paste l 3 6 x 3 6 i n.

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JENNIFER JOHNSON (b. 1973) A m b e r S e re n a d e - B i g B e n d , 2 02 3 O i l o n c anvas 3 6 x 24 in .

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GREG KELSEY (b. 1971) Ch a m i sa Morning , 202 3 B ronze 9 ½ x 1 4 x 14 in.

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BRENDA KINGERY (b. 1939) L i t t l e Rain C lou ds , 2 02 3 Acr ylic on canvas 36 x 36 in .

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MARK KOHLER (b. 1963) Ge ntle Soul, 202 3 Wate rcolor on p a pe r 1 3 x 9 ½ in.

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JOE KRONENBERG (b. 1968) To T h e Sta b l e s , 2 024 Oil on linen 48 x 24 i n . BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM

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DAVE LAMURE, JR. (b. 1963) Seren g eti's Crown, 2 0 1 9 B ronze 37 ½ x 23 x 23 in. 106

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BRUCE K. LAWES (b. 1962) A C ow b oy B l e s s i n g, 2 02 3 O i l o n lin en 3 6 x 24 in .

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Z. S. LIANG (b. 1953) Spring , 2023 Oil on line n 30 x 20 in. 108

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JEREMY LIPKING (b. 1975) Au t u m n Har m ony, 2 02 3 Oil on lin en 16 x 2 0 in .

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HUIHAN LIU (b. 1952) I Am a Navajo Oi l o n c anvas 20 x 1 6 i n. 110

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JAN MAPES (b. 1954) C o m m i t tee Meetin g, 2 02 3 Oil on canvas 16 x 2 0 in .

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BONNIE MARRIS (b. 1951) Aval anche , 2024 Oi l o n line n 4 8 x 36 in.

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WALTER MATIA (b. 1953) Ro a d ru n n e r Fire Screen , 2 02 1 Bron ze 40 x 57 x 8 in .

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CURT MATTSON (b. 1956) T h e F i rst Californio, 202 1 B ronze 23 ½ x 3 6 x 10 in.

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KENNY MCKENNA (b. 1950) B o q u i l l as C anyon , 2 02 3 Oil on lin en 2 8 x 2 0 in .

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MARK MCKENNA (b. 1984) The Ma j e sti c, 2 02 3 O i l on c ra d l e d p a n e l 6 0 x 24 i n .

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KRYSTII MELAINE (b. 1963) Last Rays , 2 02 3 O il on lin en p an el 2 6 x 2 6 in .

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JAMES MORGAN (b. 1947) Sur veyo r, 2023 Oi l o n l i ne n 24 x 3 6 i n.

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BRENDA MURPHY (b. 1955) Ripcord, 2 02 3 C h arcoal on p ap er 14 x 2 0 in .

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ED NATIYA (b. 1972) Storie s of O ur Pe op l e , 2 02 3 Bronze 5 4 x 48 x 36 i n .

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CHRIS NAVARRO (b. 1956) Dow n f ro m t h e H i gh C ou ntr y, 2024 Bron ze 19 x 2 1 x 6 in .

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BILL NEBEKER (b. 1942) P i c k of the Re mu da, 202 3 B ronze 1 5 x 1 6 x 6 in.

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RALPH OBERG (b. 1950) C a p i l l i ta d e La S a g ra d a Fam ilia, 2 02 3 Oil on lin en 18 x 30 in .

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DON OELZE (b. 1965) D i stant Gu nf ire , 2023 Oi l o n l i ne n 3 6 x 4 4 i n.

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CHAD POPPLETON (b. 1976) N ight Sou n ds Oil on p an el 24 x 18 in .

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HOWARD POST (b. 1948) On t h e Ridg e , 2023 Oi l o n c anvas 24 x 3 0 i n.

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SCOTT TALLMAN POWERS (b. 1972) Miles Ahead, 2 02 3 Oil on lin en 16 x 2 0 in .

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TONY PRO (b. 1973) Anc e stral Hue s, 202 3 Oi l on line n 24 x 18 in.

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KEVIN RED STAR (b. 1943) C row Mot h e r a n d Da u g hters , 2 02 3 Ac r y l i c a n d m i xe d m e d i a on canvas 40 x 30 in .

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PAUL RHYMER (b. 1962) Pa nc h o and Lefty, 202 3 B ronze 1 2 x 1 0 x 9 in.

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ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ (b. 1951) S u rro u n d e d by Silen ce, 2 02 3 Oil on lin en 40 x 30 in .

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JULIA ROGERS (b. 1962) Cur i o us Be ing s, 2023 Oi l o n l i ne n 45 x 58 i n.

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GLADYS ROLDÁN-DE-MORAS (b. 1963) A l e g ri a Po b l a n a, 2024 O i l o n lin en 3 6 x 24 in . BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM

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STEFAN SAVIDES (b. 1950) Mou rning Hook Up, 2 02 3 Bronze 19 x 10 x 5 1 / 2 i n . 134

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BILLY SCHENCK (b. 1947) A Ho rs e Na m ed Shor ty, 2 02 3 Oil on canvas 45 x 35 in .

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JASON SCULL (b. 1958) Cool i n' H is Back , 2023 B ronze 1 3 x 1 6 x 8 in.

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KELLY SINGLETON (b. 1971) Ye l l owston e Gr izzly, 2 02 3 Oil on lin en 24 x 30 in .

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ADAM SMITH (b. 1984) T h e Hi ghlande r, 2023 Ac r y l i c on board 23 x 3 6 i n.

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EZRA TUCKER (b. 1955) Ran ge War, 2 02 3 Ac r y l i c o n i l lu stration board 30 x 30 in .

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ECHO UKRAINETZ (b. 1951) B efo re t he Coyote Spil l e d the Sta rs , 2 02 3 B at i k wi th gold le af 3 1 1/4 x 27 in.

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KENT ULLBERG (b. 1945) Me rr y Time Roma n c e II, 2 02 3 Bronze 26 x 12 x 6 ½ i n .

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MICHAEL OME UNTIEDT (b. 1952) H i l l C o u nt r y Walk in ' Road, 2 02 3 Oil on lin en 24 x 30 in .

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Rec o nnaissance by Moon l i ght, 2 02 3 Oi l o n l i ne n 24 x 3 0 i n.

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DUSTIN VAN WECHEL (b. 1974) O u t of t h e Fr y i n g Pa n , 2 02 3 O i l o n lin en 3 6 x 24 in .

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JIM VOGEL (b. 1964) P ul l i ng Up Stake s – Elfe go Ba c a l e a ve s New Mex i co w i t h h i s fa m i l y a f te r b e i n g ki d n a p p e d , a t o n e . , 2 02 3 Oi l o n c anvas pane l Fram e: Antique oxe n yoke a n d s i n g l e -tre e 3 3 x 51 i n.

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JEREMY WINBORG (b. 1979) Apa c h e Wome n Warrio rs - Loze n a n d D a hte ste , 2 02 3 Oi l o n board 3 0 x 4 0 in.

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XIANG ZHANG (b. 1954) C h i s h o l m Trail Su pper, 2 02 3 Oil on lin en 32 x 40 in .

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WILLIAM ALTHER William Alther grew up in West Texas, where at an early age he developed an endless fascination with the landscape and its creatures. A degree in wildlife biology from Texas A&M University eventually led to a position in the zoology department at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, which Alther held for thirteen years. Throughout, he was an active artist, and he began painting full-time in 2004. Alther’s work has been featured in Art of the West, Southwest Art, Western Art Collector, and Cowboys and Indians Magazine. His paintings are in the collections of the National Museum of Wildlife Art, the Woodson Art Museum, the Brinton Museum, and the Woolaroc Museum. He has received awards including the Red Smith Artist’s Choice Award at the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s Western Visions Show, the Trustee Purchase Award at the 2021 Western Visions Show, the Founders Award of Merit at the Northwest Rendezvous Group’s Bighorn Rendezvous, and the President’s Award of Excellence at the Oil Painters of America’s National Exhibition. Current galleries include Legacy Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona; Oh Be Joyful Gallery, Crested Butte, Colorado; Pitzer’s Fine Art, Wimberley, Texas; and Turner Fine Art, Jackson, Wyoming. Alther lives in Denver, Colorado, with his wife, Debbie.

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BRANDON BAILEY Brandon Bailey was born in 1984 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Wildlife and Western art have always come naturally to him. For Bailey, seeing how animals act in their natural environment is key to creating an interesting scene that is true to the subject. Given his Wyoming upbringing, it is only fitting that Bailey has an interest in Western culture. His fascination with rodeo and the Old West began during his childhood and has continued throughout his life. He rode bulls competitively and rode for the Laramie County Community College rodeo team. Bailey jokes, “I figured if I can ride a two-thousand-pound wild farm animal, there is nothing I can’t at least try to overcome.” Bailey was inducted into the Cowboy Artists of America in November of 2021.

GERALD BALCIAR Focusing on animals as subject matter, Gerald Balciar works in both bronze and stone. He prefers to portray the gentle side of nature in his sculptures. His repertoire of work ranges from small-scale creations to monumental installations. For reference, he works from his extensive library of wildlife material, which includes photos, magazine clippings, books, and numerous study casts and measurements. He also uses live models as an invaluable aid in his sculptures. Balciar is involved in the creative process of bronze-making from beginning to end. He works his original sculpture in wax or clay and then makes his own molds and sends a finished wax to the foundry. Once the bronze is cast at the foundry, he does the welding and metal chasing and then applies the patina and finishing touches to each bronze. His largest bronze sculpture, to date, is a 20-foot bronze moose, Centennial, which was installed in Mooseheart, Illinois, to commemorate the one-hundredth anniversary of the Loyal Order of Moose in 1988. His largest marble carving is an 18-foot, 16,000-pound cougar, Canyon Princess, which was carved from a single piece of marble and is installed at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The Colorado Yule Marble was quarried at 10,500 feet altitude near Aspen, Colorado.

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. His 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, he 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 currently reside in Fort Worth, Texas.

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ERIC BOWMAN Eric Bowman was born in Pasadena and grew up in Orange County, California. Essentially a self-taught artist, Bowman has had a knack for drawing as far back as he can remember, always the class artist throughout his school years. Early on, various art-related jobs such as silk screen T-shirt printing and surfboard airbrushing led to a lengthy and successful career as a commercial artist before he eventually transitioned to fine art painting. As a painter, Bowman has exhibited in national and regional exhibitions in some of the country’s most prestigious galleries and museums, including the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, the Autry Museum of the American West, the Briscoe Western Art Museum, the Gilcrease Museum, the Kaiping Art Museum in China, the Academy Art Museum, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, and the Salmagundi Club in New York City. His paintings are in private and corporate collections throughout the United States as well as in England, China, Australia, Canada, Mexico, and the West Indies. Bowman’s work has also been showcased in Western Art and Architecture, Art of the West, Southwest Art, Practique des Arts, Western Art Collector, International Artist, Fine Art Connoisseur, and Plein Air magazines. He is a signature member of the California Art Club and former signature artist of the American Impressionist Society and the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association. When not traveling to art events or visiting his beloved home state of California, Eric resides in northwest Oregon with his wife and daughter.

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MARY ROSS BUCHHOLZ For more than twenty-five years, art has been Mary Ross Buchholz’s devotion. Buchholz and her husband live and ranch in rural West Texas near the town of Eldorado. Coming from a pioneering ranching family, she offers a glimpse of her daily ranch life and a testament to her family’s ranching traditions through her paintings, sculpture, and the most primitive of mediums, charcoal and graphite. Buchholz relishes in creating the portrait, whether the subject is an animal or person; she enjoys subtlety rendering the details, the different textures and individual characteristics of her subjects. It has been said that her drawings seem timeless and impart a simplicity without distractions. She strives to captivate the viewer both up-close and from a distance. “The eyes are my favorite part of an animal. I feel like that’s where you’re able to see the life; as people say, the eye captures the soul of the horse. 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 back door.” Buchholz is an award-winning artist who participates in museum shows across the country and was honored at the Briscoe’s 2023 Night of Artists with the William B. Travis Award for Patrons’ Choice. Buchholz is represented by InSight Gallery in Fredericksburg, Texas.

NANCY BUSH Nancy Bush 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. 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.” Her 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.

SHAWN CAMERON Shawn Cameron’s artwork is inspired by the ranch life that has been her family’s for more than 150 years in Arizona and continues today into the sixth generation. Her subjects are real, and sharing their story is her passion. Familiar with multiple art mediums from childhood, the mentoring of friends such as Bill Owen, CAA, and other admired professionals helped her grow as an artist. Her work has been featured in numerous magazines, and she’s participated in a variety of museum shows, including Prix de West, the Briscoe’s Night of Artists, the C.M. Russell Auction, Cowgirl Up! Art from the Other Half of the West, and more. Among her many honors are the 2022 Steel Dust Award for Best of Show from the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum during America’s Horse in Art and the Cowgirl Up Museum Purchase in 2020 for her painting Dusty Haze. She and her husband live in Pine, Arizona, on acreage where she enjoys a studio with an adjacent barn and horse pasture.

“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.”

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CAROLINE KORBELL CARRINGTON Caroline Korbell Carrington grew up in a family that cherishes and values the land and wildlife of Texas. She spent many of her formative years in the Texas Hill Country, where she began to create works of art. Over time, art became a passion that has led to her successful career as a landscape painter. "I am so privileged to be able to not only enjoy the outdoors and beautiful scenery found in the Southwest, but I also get to immerse myself in the images by capturing them on canvas." Carrington graduated from Texas Christian University in 1992 with a bachelor of fine arts degree in painting. She 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, the basis of which is oil on canvas. She continues to paint landscape scenes from the western United States with a focus 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 in teaching degree. He went on to teach elementary education for thirteen 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 fourteenth 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.

CLIFF CAVIN Cliff Cavin, a native of San Antonio, Texas, is a landscape artist who has been painting professionally for more than forty years. His focus is on the views of the American West, especially Texas and New Mexico. He has well over fifty professional exhibits to his name, most recently a one-man show at the Museum of Western Art in Kerrville, Texas, that included forty-five pieces. He has also participated in shows such as the annual Briscoe Western Art Museum Night of Artists, the C.M. Russell Invitational Sale and Benefit, the American Plains Artists Museum Show, and the Oil Painters of America National Exhibition and has had exhibitions at the Nave Museum, the Harlingen Public Library, the Southwest School of Art, and San Antonio Art League. His paintings have won numerous awards and are collected nationally and internationally in private and corporate collections, including by Valero, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Jefferson Bank, Baylor Scott and White Health, and Cibolo Creek Ranch.

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.

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NANCY DUNLOP CAWDREY Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey is a colorist with a strong sense of design, whether she is creating a signature Western piece, a colorful floral, or a vibrant wildlife painting. She is an avid plein air oil painter, and though she explores many mediums, she is best known for her paintings on silk. Cawdrey’s ambitious Forever Glacier: The Legacy Project, for which she created eighteen pieces of all the large mammals of Glacier National Park and four pieces depicting the small mammals, was exhibited at the C.M. Russell Museum in Great Falls, Montana, and on view at the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Georgia, from October 2021 through March 2022. A founding member of the Russell Skull Society of artists, and has regularly participated in the C.M. Russell Museum’s Russell Sale, the Hockaday Museum’s A Timeless Legacy show, and the Phippen Museum Miniature Masterpiece show and has shown across the country, including at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Gilcrease Museum. Nancy is represented by Cawdrey Gallery in Whitefish, Montana, West Lives On Contemporary Gallery in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Big Horn Galleries in Cody, Wyoming, and Tubac, Arizona.

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BRUCE CHEEVER Interested in art as a child, Bruce Cheever embarked on a career as a fine artist after spending many years as an illustrator. It was during those years that he discovered his affinity for tonalism, luminism, and realism. Cheever’s atmospheric and bucolic landscapes are suggestive of the Renaissance era. His passion for the landscape is driven by a neverending search for beauty. Cheever’s studio paintings take shape from the inspiration he gathers from his travels. Whether painting a rural scene in the American West or a pastoral European landscape, he has developed a painting style that is uniquely his own. Born in 1958, this Utah artist points to his education at Brigham Young University and a professional career as an illustrator as his prime training ground in both observation and discipline. Cheever has had the opportunity to travel to many parts of the world to capture the beauty of the landscape in his paintings. His love of the Western American landscape, figurative work, and still life has been a hallmark of his success.

JOHN COLEMAN John Coleman is a passionate history artist who has been captivated by the mythology of the West for as long as he can remember. Through his paintings, sculptures and drawings, he delves into subjects that serve as metaphors for our shared past and future. Inspired by the spirit of exploration, freedom, and dreams, Coleman brings the essence of historic Native America to life.

NICHOLAS COLEMAN Nicholas Coleman was born in Provo, Utah, in 1978. Nicholas Coleman’s work emphasizes the key elements of a good story: scene, structure, event, and plot. Every brushstroke builds a story that evokes the common narrative of struggle, fortitude, and resiliency. His romantic paintings inspire his audience to join his mission to preserve the fading heritage of the American West. Much of this is a result of his upbringing under his father, famed Western American artist Michael Coleman. Western American art has long defied categories and stylistic borders and continues its struggle to take its rightful place among mainstream audiences and the celebrated gallery walls long held hostage by curators and critics. For Nicholas Coleman, this culture clash serves as an appealing element that draws in an audience eager to trade modern life and art for wild landscapes. It’s a source of inspiration that leads him to cast Western American art with a wider lens. His work emboldens free-spirited imagination, while his cultural outreach encourages people to experience the West for themselves. This desire to push his audience to explore the raw landscapes in their own lives emanates from Coleman’s core belief that those who cherish Western landscapes will, in turn, come to protect them. Nicholas Coleman is known for his efforts to increase access to America’s wild places, but accessibility to art is a recurring theme as well.

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TODD CONNOR Montana painter Todd Connor began capturing beloved Western landscapes, wildlife, and themes in pastels and oils at an early age. After serving as a Navy SEAL, he earned a bachelor of fine arts degree in illustration from the Pasadena Art Center College of Design in 1999. He then moved to Montana to pursue his lifelong passion. A highly successful show in Bozeman a year later secured Connor’s artistic future, and he has never looked back. Over the past two decades, his art has been featured in numerous exhibitions, shows, auctions, and galleries throughout the country and in magazines and newspapers, including Southwest Art, Western Art Collector, Art of the West, and Big Sky Journal. Connor’s work is currently available at the Dick Idol Signature Gallery in Whitefish, Montana, and Settlers West Fine American Art Gallery in Tucson, Arizona, in auctions, and by commission.

BRENT COTTON Brent Cotton is an award-winning, nationally recognized artist who lives in the Bitterroot Valley of western Montana. He prefers to paint in the tonalist/luminist style made popular in the late 1800s, seeking to create works that evoke a mood and have a timeless quality. An avid outdoorsman, Cotton can often be found standing in one of the local rivers with a fly rod in his hand or at the oars of his drift boat. The close proximity to some amazing blue-ribbon trout streams is one of the many reasons he and his family make their home in the Bitterroot Valley. This passion has led Cotton to focus on sporting art, particularly fly-fishing, in his work. He is the recipient of the 2018 Wilson Hurley Award for Best Landscape at Prix de West Invitational at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City and 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 work can be found in many private and corporate collections throughout the country. 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.

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GLENN DEAN Glenn Dean’s childhood interest in art matured into a love of painting landscapes by his early twenties. Exposure to the California and Western landscape painters of the early 1900s greatly influenced the young artist and directed the course of his career early on. Largely self-taught, Dean understands that time in the field and in the studio are equally important. While working in his studio, Dean is able to paint larger compositions based on field studies and other references. Dean gained recognition early in his career. He has twice been honored as the cover artist on Western Art Collector magazine and has been featured in several books and national magazines, including Western Art and Architecture, Art of the West, Southwest Art, and American Artist. Dean has won a number of awards, including his most recent, the Henry Farney Award for Best Painting at the Eiteljorg Museum’s Quest for the West exhibition. At the same exhibition in 2017, Dean won the Artists’ Choice Award, and in 2016, he was the recipient of the Victor Higgins Award of Distinction for the Best Overall Body of Work. Other awards include the Gold Thunderbird Award (Best of Show) at Maynard Dixon Country; the first-ever Emerging Artist Award presented by Art and Antiques magazine; and the Grand Prize and Artists’ Choice Award at the inaugural Tucson/Sonoran Desert Museum Plein Air Invitational.

JOHN DEMOTT To experience a John DeMott painting is to truly experience part of the great American frontier. An outdoorsman and storyteller of the American West, DeMott transcends the cliché of the Western artist. Raised on Southern California horse ranches, he has worked and lived the life of his artistic subjects and can speak the language of his experience. DeMott’s art involves countless hours of research. Through his study of tools, wardrobe, accoutrements, and history, he is able to capture detail and authenticity in his paintings. Whether it is the Plains Indians, a trapper, cowboys, a grizzly bear in the wilderness, or simply the beautiful Southwestern landscape, DeMott can make the viewer keenly aware of time and place. “As a storyteller of the American frontier, Western art has been an important part of my life, and I am proud to be involved in the preservation of our great heritage,” he says. DeMott’s work has been published in Art of the West, Art-Talk, Southwest Art, Sporting Classics, and U.S. Civil War Art. He lives with his wife Cindy and their family on their horse ranch in Loveland, Colorado.

Dean and his wife, Suzanne, currently live in Cambria, California.

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MICK DOELLINGER Mick Doellinger strives to capture “the essence” of an animal, and hopes viewers will connect with his sculptures in some way. “For me, it’s less about creating a perfect replica of the animal, and more about sculpting a narrative or moment in time.” Doellinger has spent his entire life working with animals in some capacity, and believes his time in the field studying the subjects & environments they occupy is critical to his creative process. This life-long accumulation of “hands-on knowledge” has given him unique insights into the anatomy, movements and behavior of the animals. “My earlier work was much more literal, but over time I’ve preferred to not ‘overwork’ the clay. With this looser style, collectors will continue to notice something they hadn’t seen before, even if it’s just a partial fingerprint or smudge. These slight ‘imperfections’ are a reminder of the hands-on sculpting process, kept frozen in the finished bronze.” Although he’s been sculpting for most of his life, Mick continues to be inspired by new possibilities and feels his best years are still ahead of him.

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MIKEL DONAHUE A multiple-award-winning member of the Cowboy Artists of America, artist Mikel Donahue is best known for his impeccable depictions of cowboy life. His drawings and paintings portray ranchers and their livestock during the day-to-day ritual of sun-up to sun-down work on the ranch. What may seem mundane chores are captured and translated through his artistic style into moments of meaning and reflection. Donahue, who was born and raised in Tulsa, was taught about life on the ranch by his paternal grandfather and about Western art by his maternal grandfather, with memorable trips to Tulsa’s Gilcrease Museum and what was then the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City. Fascinated both by life on the ranch and the iconic art by the likes of Charlie Russell and Frederic Remington, Donahue has become a perfect amalgam of his influences; he breeds racing quarter horses with his wife, Christie, on their place outside Broken Arrow and maintains an award-winning career in the arts. Mikel is a graduate of the University of Tulsa and a thirty-three-year veteran and multipleaward-winning advertising designer. His work is held in Broadmoor Galleries, Colorado Springs; Santa Fe Trails Fine Art; and Settlers West Galleries, Tucson.

C. MICHAEL DUDASH C. Michael Dudash was born in 1952 in Mankato, Minnesota, and eventually settled in the Green Mountains of Vermont, where he began a career as an artist and oil painter in 1977. Trained in the fine arts, Dudash’s work in classic illustration won him a prestigious and national reputation. In 2002, after illustrating for twenty-five years, became a full-time fine art painter and moved out West. He began to sell his work through several prestigious Western galleries and eventually earned his place in the best Western museum shows and national auctions, including at Prix de West, 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.

BARRY EISENACH Barry Eisenach began drawing at an early age, and after twenty-three years as an illustrator and graphic designer, he followed his life-long desire to paint and sculpt. Having grown up in the West, he was naturally drawn to portraying the lives and history of the indigenous peoples and explorers of this region. Eisenach feels it is a privilege to stand on the shoulders of the Western artists who came before him. He strives to make each new piece a little better than the previous one. Eisenach was elected to membership in the Northwest Rendezvous Group in 2003, is a fellow of the National Sculpture Society, and has been honored with several awards from each group. His work is included in numerous public, private, and museum collections.

Dudash’s work has been featured in numerous publications, including Art of the West, Southwest Art, Western Art Collector, American Artist, and Artists Magazine. Hundreds of 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 he became a member of the Cowboy Artists of America. Dudash lives with his wife, Valerie, near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

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TERESA ELLIOTT Teresa Elliott is an award-winning artist living and working in Texas. She holds a bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Kansas and has received numerous awards from organizations such as the Briscoe Western Art Museum; 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. She has exhibited at the Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio; MEAM European Museum of Modern Art, Barcelona, Spain; the Salmagundi Club in New York City; and the Beijing World Art Museum in China. Collectors include Nolan Ryan, the Bass family, and the National Western Stock Show. Elliott’s West Texas studio sits on a bed of ancient lava rock overlooking a vast old ranch. The wandering javelina herds, deer, and turkey are frequent visitors, reminding her of John Muir's observation: "When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it connected to the rest of the world."

LUKE FRAZIER Luke Frazier began sculpting and drawing at a young age, encouraged by his creative father, Jesse. The two embarked upon many memorable road trips into the deserts of Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico, where they camped under the stars and huddled by campfires, where his father told stories of days gone by. The middle child in a combined family of sixteen siblings, Frazier hunted, fished, and trapped with his brothers to provide for the household. Those early forays outdoors made lasting impressions and taught valuable lessons about responsibility, the value of hard work, and the bond of family. In the way storytellers engage audiences’ attention with descriptive language, Frazier’s paintings inspire viewers’ imaginations by hinting at messages visually and emotionally. A keen observer, Frazier immerses himself in his surroundings, and his rugged and mature style skillfully captures the anatomy and presence of the subjects he paints. Frazier’s artistic style leans toward impressionistic or representational. “I try to be as accurate as possible with my drawings of anatomies, and creative with my compositions,” he said recently in his studio. Luke received his formal art training at Utah State University, where he earned a bachelor of fine art degree in painting and a master of fine art degree in illustration.

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DAVID GRIFFIN “Painting is more than a vocation. My paintings are direct observations, results of a life and heritage spent close to the land, the people, the West. It’s a calling to speak in a visual medium, telling stories, all the time looking West. Portraying this subject is not without its own challenges. Painting is hard work, but I’m committed to communicating the story in a passionate way, with the honesty and vitality the subject deserves.” Born in 1952, Griffin grew up in Lubbock, Texas. After studying fine art at Texas Tech University, he was invited to participate in the first Illustrators Workshop, New York, where he studied with Bernie Fuchs, Mark English, and Bob Peak. His work was recognized many times by the Illustrators Annual National Show during the 1970s and 1980s. ln 1990, he began to paint professionally full-time. In addition to being featured in articles in publications such as Cowboys and Indians, Victoria, Dallas Morning News, Western Art Collector, Southwestern Art, Griffin’s work has been shown and awarded across the United States, including at the National Ranching Heritage Museum, the Oil Painters of America National Exhibition, and Coors Western Art, which selected him as its featured artist in 2022. Griffin’s work is represented by InSight Gallery, Fredericksburg, Texas, and Legacy Galleries, Scottsdale, Arizona.

BRIAN GRIMM The art of Brian Grimm invites viewers to become immersed in the animal world. His faithful portrayal of wildlife is supported by his years in the field. Strong brushwork, confident style, and attentive editing reflect respect for the animal while also resting on the foundations of design principles. Grimm earned a commercial art degree at Austin Community College and learned from a litany of professors at the forefront of the Austin arts scene. After college, he worked as a graphic designer in Austin. After his first foray into fine art at outdoor festivals, Grimm found an audience and gallery representation at his first show. National representation and museum invitations soon followed. His work has traversed the spectrum of Western, plein air, and impressionist art, continuing to grow while focusing solely on wildlife art for twenty-five years. In 2020 Grimm was selected as a Centennial Artist for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Centennial Celebration, and he has also been recognized in the Arts in the Parks Top 100, the Southwest Art Magazine Top 100 in Artistic Excellence, and with the Jim Ward Memorial Award by the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. His paintings have been featured in publications such as Art of the West, Southwest Art, Western Art and Architecture, and Western Art Collector.

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ENRIQUE GUERRA Enrique Guerra studied at Paier College of Art in Hamden, Connecticut. After graduation, he apprenticed with artists Robert Lougheed and Tom Lovell in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Guerra creates art in both oil paintings and bronzes, drawing inspiration from the vast deserts and brushlands of Northern Mexico and South Texas. He enjoys painting street scenes in semi-abandoned towns or capturing images of farmers with their livestock as they till their land. Because he has spent the greater part of his life in these very surroundings, this is the subject matter that continues to captivate and shape the images of his work. In 2016, Guerra installed a life-sized sculpture titled El Caporal in the sculpture garden of the Briscoe Western Art Museum. The commissioned work features an early Spanish settler as he drives two longhorn cows yoked together with a rope. Guerra’s research revealed the specific way in which ropes with wooden bobbins were used as a yoking mechanism to secure wild cattle as they were driven between destinations. The cattle were further deterred from escape by braiding their tails together, as depicted in this early Texas ranch scene. In 2019, Guerra completed a sculpture of Juan Seguin that is now installed at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. Guerra lives on his family’s cattle ranch near McAllen, Texas. His work is featured annually at the Night of Artists at the Briscoe Western Art Museum.

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ABIGAIL GUTTING Abigail Gutting paints to portray the culture and wildlife of the American West. Her training began as a young child, when her artist mother, Susan Gutting, allowed Abigail to work alongside her in the studio. Gutting has also studied via workshop instruction throughout the Western United States, including several at the Scottsdale Artist School in Arizona. While Gutting’s love of art is inherited from her mom, her love of animals and the American West was fostered by her time spent working with her veterinarian father through her teens and early twenties. The memories from those experiences are rich and contribute to Gutting’s vision for her art. Gutting’s work has been featured in Southwest Art, Western Art and Architecture, Art of the West, Western Art Collector, and Fine Art Connoisseur. She is pleased to be a guest artist at the 2024 Prix de West Invitational at the National Cowboy Museum in Oklahoma City. She also participates annually in the March in Montana Auction in Great Falls, Montana, and the Quest for the West Show at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis. Gutting currently lives in the beautiful mountains of northern Idaho, and she is represented by Coeur d’Alene Galleries, McLarry Fine Art, and Bozeman Trail Gallery and as a guest artist with InSight Gallery.

GEORGE HALLMARK George Hallmark’s creative career has spanned nearly five decades, progressing from architectural designer to commercial artist to renowned oil painter. His subject matter is primarily architecture, focusing on structures most often found in Mexico, France, Spain, Italy, and the American Southwest. Known for his precise delineation, he gives each composition an infusion of layers of light and elements of the natural world. His brushstrokes deftly capture the quiet moments of everyday life, offering a glimpse into exquisitely calm settings and beautiful surroundings. Hallmark’s paintings are in museums and private collections worldwide, including the Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles, the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Georgia, the Briscoe Western Art Museum, and the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis. He has also been featured in Art of the West, Southwest Art, U.S. Art, Western Art and Architecture, and Western Art Collector. In addition, he participates annually in the Prix de West Invitational at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Masters of the American West at the Autry Museum of the American West, Quest for the West at the Eiteljorg, and the American Masters Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club in New York City.

WILLIAM HASKELL Nestled in the high desert terrain of Santa Fe, William Haskell creates visually distinctive work that reflects his passion for the landscapes of the West. Whether capturing weathered adobe structures, mesas, or emotionally charged tornadoes, his notable style is widely recognized throughout the Southwest. Haskell’s goal as an artist has been unchanging: to intimately draw in the viewer, connecting them emotionally and energetically to the natural abstraction of his subject. His paintings are featured in esteemed galleries as well as corporate and private collections. Haskell’s work has been featured at many prominent Western art museums, including the Briscoe Western Art Museum, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, and the Albuquerque Art Museum. He has also been a featured artist in Art of the West, Western Art Collector, Southwest Art, and Western Art and Architecture magazines. Haskell is represented by Legacy Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona; Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery, Tucson; Broadmoor Galleries, Colorado Springs; and Coeur d’Alene Galleries, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Hallmark's work is represented by Settlers West Fine American Art Galleries, Tucson, Arizona.

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MATTHEW HILLIER Matthew Hillier was born and brought up on the south coast of England. After attending art college in Wales, where he studied wildlife illustration, he spent many years illustrating books and magazines before becoming an artist. He moved to the United States in 2000 and settled on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where he lives with his wife, the artist Julia Noffsinger Rogers, and their family. He is a multi-award winning artist in both America and Great Britain who is best known for his marine and wildlife paintings. He also loves to teach and regularly leads workshops around the country. He has been a featured artist at the Waterfowl Festival in Easton, Maryland. He is a member of the American Society of Marine Artists and the Society of Animal Artists. Hillier travels widely in search of subjects to paint. He has spent time in Southeast Asia as well as Africa. He paints in oils.

DONNA HOWELLSICKLES Growing up on a Texas ranch near the Red River, Donna Howell-Sickles developed her affinity for nature, animals, and the West at an early age. After graduating from Texas Tech University with a BFA in painting and drawing, she found her muse in a vintage postcard depicting a cowgirl that read, “Greetings from a Real Cowgirl from the Ole Southwest.” For the last forty years, her work has explored the images, spirit, and myth of the American West. Her nationally recognized and distinctive artwork, filled with bright colors and spirited cowgirls, is a part of many museum collections, including the Booth Museum of Western Art, the Tucson Museum of Art, and the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. Along with winning numerous awards in invitational museum shows, HowellSickles’s artwork has been featured in many publications about Western art. Her artwork has been the focus for solo exhibitions at the Steamboat Art Museum, the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame, the Booth Museum of Western Art, and many others. In November 2007, Donna Howell-Sickles was inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, and in 2011 Southwest Art magazine listed her as one of the forty most prominent people in the Western art world. Howell-Sickles is represented by Ann Korologos Gallery, Aspen, Colorado; Davis and Blevins Gallery, Saint Jo, Texas; McLarry Fine Art, Santa Fe; and Artspace 111, Fort Worth.

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CHRIS HUNT Chris Hunt is a nationally recognized artist who specializes in bronze sculpture, charcoal, and pastel drawings. His realistic portrayals of past and present figures bring their unique stories to life with remarkable detail and drama. He has a breathtaking flair for capturing and evoking emotion in every work, with subjects ranging from the striking Native American and the historic vaquero to the hardworking cowboy. Hunt’s work has been sought after by individual collectors, corporate installations, TV personalities, and even heads of state. He is represented by Legacy and Manitou Galleries and has won several Best of Show awards, People’s Choice awards, and Best Sculpture awards in shows and museums. He also has been featured in publications such as Western Art Collector, Art of the West, and Cowboys and Indians.

JENNIFER JOHNSON Artist Jennifer Johnson is captivated by the breathtaking beauty of nature, including the diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes of US national parks. She believes that oil on canvas is the ideal medium to capture the intricate details and vibrant colors of her subjects, bringing them to life in her paintings. Johnson’s creative process is deeply connected to the natural world; she camps and hikes, immersing herself in the environment and observing the wildlife that inspires her. She uses various techniques to capture the essence of her surroundings, including photography, plein air painting, and on-site sketching. These serve as the foundation for my studio paintings. Her goal is to convey the vitality and energy of the natural world in her work, from the majestic mountain peaks to the importance of wildlife and the beauty of nature’s colors. Additionally, she incorporates old iconic signs and typography into some of her landscapes, playfully nodding to the local histories. Ultimately, she hopes to inspire a deeper appreciation and respect for the natural world through her art, encouraging others to explore and protect it for generations to come. Johnson’s work has been featured in Art and Architecture, Western Art Collector, Outdoor News, Southwest Art, and Cowboys and Indians and is housed at the historic Wort Hotel, Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, Jackson Hole Ski Resort, and Uline Shipping Supplies. Jennifer was inducted into the Russell Skull Society of Artists in 2017.

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GREG KELSEY A self-taught artist, Greg Kelsey was raised in Texas and Oklahoma and resides in Ignacio, Colorado. Kelsey is a member of the National Sculpture Society and the C.M. Russell Museum’s Skull Society of Artists. An honest look at Kelsey’s sculpture reveals his intensity for both form and subject. No matter what he is portraying, he believes that form is the most significant thing about a sculpture. Inspired to melding sculptural form with powerful visions of Western history and modern-day cowboy living, Kelsey feels strongly that the story of Western life is worth telling in an authentic way. Kelsey has been honored with numerous awards, including the Briscoe Western Art Museum’s Night of Artists 2015 Purchase Award; the 2015 Cyrus Dallin Award for Best Sculpture at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art’s Quest for the West in Indianapolis; and the 2007 People’s Choice Award at The Russell at the C.M. Russell Museum in Great Falls, Montana. Museums that hold Kelsey’s work in their permanent collections include the Briscoe Western Art Museum, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, and the C.M. Russell Museum. Kelsey is represented by Settlers West Gallery in Tucson; Sorrel Sky Gallery in Durango, Colorado, and Santa Fe; Broadmoor Galleries in Colorado Springs; and Montana Trails Gallery in Bozeman.

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BRENDA KINGERY Brenda Kingery is a Chickasaw artist from Oklahoma whose work has been described as narrative symbolism. Kingery holds fine art degrees from University of Oklahoma, attended postgraduate programs at the University of the Ryukyus in Okinawa, Japan, and taught art for the University of Maryland. Kingery is a founding member of Threads of Blessing, an organization that teaches textile design in Honduras, Mexico, Haiti, and Uganda. She was appointed by the president of the United States to the board of the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development. The Chickasaw Nation has inducted Kingery into its hall of fame. Exhibitions of her work have been held at the Cahoon Museum of American Art, Cotuit, Massachusetts; Orenda Art International, Paris; Mississippi Museum of Modern Art, Jackson; Glenn Green Gallery, Santa Fe; Salon d’Automne, Paris; Chickasaw Cultural Center, Sulfur, Oklahoma; Choctaw Cultural Center, Calera, Oklahoma; M. A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; Night of Artists, Briscoe Western Art Museum, San Antonio; and Hunt Gallery, San Antonio. Kingery is represented by Orenda Art International, Paris; Calloway Fine Art, Washington, DC; M. A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Glenn Green Galleries, Santa Fe; Hunt Gallery, San Antonio; and Exhibit C, Oklahoma City.

MARK KOHLER Mark Kohler is an award-winning watercolorist. His work is held in private and corporate collections across the United States, and his collectors can be found throughout the world. He has been featured in Southwest Art, Western Art Collector, Art of the West, Western Art Collector, Western Horseman, Art and Architecture, and various other publications. He has self-published two coffee table books, titled Mark Kohler: Working Cowboys and Mark Kohler: Going West. He illustrated a cowboy cookbook, titled Cow Country Cooking, written by Kathy McCraine, which was awarded the Will Rogers 2011 Medallion Award for Best Cookbook. Kohler has been invited to such prestigious juried art exhibits as the Briscoe Museum Western Art Show and Sale; the Charlie Russell Museum Art Show; Small Works, Great Wonders at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum; and the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum. Throughout his career, he has been honored to show wherever the American West is respected and valued. Kohler is gaining a reputation for creating timeless family memories through his classic portraits, and his atelier-style workshops are also well sought after. He has also added custom handcrafted knives to his creative offerings. After twenty-seven years as a professional artist, he continues to grow in his passion for creating art that touches the human soul and spirit.

JOE KRONENBERG Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Joe Kronenberg was exposed to a historic past that included accounts of Native Americans, pioneers, mountain men, and trappers. These stories shaped his love of the subject matter he now paints. Traveling to historic sites, national parks, and the mountains each year, he studies and gathers reference photos and information on the animals and scenery that he then portrays in his work. Kronenberg was the 2009 recipient of the C. M. Russell Museum Auction’s Ralph “Tuffy” Berg Award, which is given to the most promising up-and-coming artist. In 2017, he was inducted into the Russell Skull Society of Artists. In 2011, 2014, 2015, and 2016, seven of his paintings were awarded finalists in the prestigious Art Renewal Center’s International Salon. He also received Best of Show at the 2015 Western Masters auction in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Kronenberg was a featured artist in the book Best of American Oil Painters 2011 and has been featured in magazines such as Fine Art Connoisseur, Western Art Collector, Art of the West, Southwest Art, American Art Collector, Northwest Sportsman, and California Sportsman. His work can be found in numerous private, corporate, and public collections throughout North America and is represented by Coeur d’Alene Galleries; Going to the Sun Gallery, Whitefish, Montana; and Beartooth Gallery Fine Art, Red Lodge, Montana.

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DAVE LAMURE, JR. Dave LaMure Jr. has had a studio in the Magic Valley of Idaho, where the Great Basin meets the southern cliffs of the Snake River, for thirty-two years. Dave’s Uncle Tom inspired him with a bag of clay at the age of twelve; from there it was a clay workshop at the Roswell Museum in New Mexico. LaMure’s art passion overshadowed a degree in business management, and his sculpted wildlife vessels caught the eye of Sophia Loren, who awarded him Best of Show, an honor that came with a kiss. From monumental public bronze sculptures to large oil canvases, a consistent theme of LaMure’s work is inspiring not just an appreciation of the physical beauty of a work of art but an appreciation for the symbiosis between humans and the rest of the natural world. LaMure derives inspiration from being a wilderness river guide and avid outdoorsman. LaMure is a member of the National Sculpture Society and the Society of Animal Artists, and he shares their passion to promote excellence in the portrayal of animals in art. LaMure’s recent awards include a 2023 Masters of the American West Award; Artist’s Choice Award at the 2022 Briscoe Western Art Museum’s Night of Artists; and First Place at Art and Soul of Magic Valley in July 2022. He showed at the 62nd Annual Exhibition of the Society of Animal Artists in 2022.

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BRUCE K. LAWES Bruce K. Lawes is an internationally collected artist with a passion for animal art and conservation. He is a signature member of the Artists for Conservation (AFC), the Society of Animal Artists (SAA), and the Oil Painters of America (OPA). He was born in 1962 in Toronto, Canada. Lawes studied part-time at the Ontario College of Art and Design, but he attributes most of his success to his first-hand encounters with the modern masters of the day. Lawes has shown his work in museums like the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in, Indianapolis; the Houston Museum of Natural Science; the Hiram Blauvelt Museum in Oradell, New Jersey; National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque, Iowa; Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina; Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson; George A. Spiva Center for the Arts, in Joplin, Missouri; and the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming. Lawes has sold his work at the prestigious Coeur d’Alene Art Auction and the Jackson Hole Art Auction.

Z. S. LIANG Z. S. Liang studied at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing and later furthered his art studies in the United States. He earned his B.F.A. at Massachusetts College of Arts and his M.F.A. at Boston University. Liang experienced his first great inspiration in this country when he studied and painted the Wampanoag Indian culture at the Outdoor Museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts. He began to focus primarily on painting Native Americans and their traditional ways of life. Liang’s passion for the Indians, coupled with his emphasis on historical accuracy, adds strength and truth to his portrayals. Among the many awards Liang has received are the 2011 Masters of the American West Purchase Award at the Autry Museum’s Masters of the American West; the 2005 President’s Award for Excellence from the Oil Painters of America; and the Best of Show Award from the American Society of Portrait Artists in 1998. Liang’s works are in the permanent collections of the National Portrait Gallery—Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.; Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; Briscoe Western Art Museum; Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts; and the West Point Museum of the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. His work is represented by Trailside Galleries, Jackson, Wyoming, and Scottsdale, Arizona.

JEREMY LIPKING Few artists can claim the success and artistic repertoire Jeremy Lipking has attained. A realist figurative painter who claims John Singer Sargent, Anders Zorn, and the Taos Society of Artists as major influences, Lipking creates art that is distinguished by a contemporary aesthetic and modern subject matter. The son of painter and illustrator Ronald Lipking, Lipking became interested in art as a young child. He enrolled in the California Art Institute, where his burgeoning talent became evident as he devoted himself to serious study. He quickly found his own way and the unique ethereal style that has made him famous. Many of his well-known paintings feature his daily and close friends. In 2014, Lipking won the Prix de West Purchase Award at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s Prix de West Invitational Art Show and Sale as well as Best in Show and Purchase Awards at the Art Renewal Center’s International ARC Salon. In 2013, American Artist magazine named him one of the seventy-five greatest artists of all time. Lipking is most drawn to the desert and mountain wilderness of the American Southwest, spending much of each summer gathering inspiration by sketching and painting on location, where he often combines the human figure and landscape of the Southwest into a single work. Lipking is an enrolled member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community of the historic Lake Superior Band of Chippewa Indians.

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HUIHAN LIU When Huihan Liu was a little kid, his father taught him to write Chinese calligraphy with a brush and ink on rice paper, thus encouraging his interest in art. Liu was trained in the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Art in China, then received bachelor’s (1972) and master’s (1989) degrees from the Academy of Art College of San Francisco. Today, with more than forty years of experience as an illustrator and teacher, he is a master signature member of the Oil Painters of America, a master signature member of American Impressionist Society, and a signature member of the California Art Club. Liu has received numerous awards, such as Best of Show Award in the Oil Painters of America Regional Exhibition in 1996; Gold Medal for Best Painting in California Art Club’s 92nd Annual Juried Exhibition in 2003; Best of Show in Painting—John Scott People’s Choice Award in Western Rendezvous of Art in 2003; Gold Medal for the Master Signature Division at the Oil Painters of America Western Regional Show; and first-place winner in the Bowers Museum Contemporary Plein Air Permanent Collection in 2003. He received the Prix de West Frederic Remington Painting Award in 2022 and the Robert Lougheed Award at Prix de West in 2023. Liu has been featured in such publications as Art of the West, The Artist, Southwest, and International Artists.

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JAN MAPES The roots of Jan Mapes’ professional art career extend deep into her childhood, when her family’s love for the outdoors nurtured curiosity and creativity. Her mother taught her to savor the world and love its creatures. Together, they got dirt under their fingernails, climbed trees, caught fireflies in a jar, and fully enjoyed all the wonder of the changing seasons. Her grandfather introduced her to the life of a southern cowman, filling her mind and heart until a craving for horses, cattle, and cowboys became as strong as one for sweets. When Mapes moved to Colorado, she discovered that horses were everywhere. The West took up residence inside her. Its shapes, colors, and movements lured her and fed her growing curiosity. Although art and science often occupy two opposite ends of a spectrum, this powerful combination continues to fuel Mapes' passion for nature and the wonder of the fabric of creation. As she sought to render the wonder around her through art, Mapes realized that an object does not stand alone, but is defined by its context. Each element is dependent on the rest. Her goal is to weave these components together in each painting and sculpture, resulting in a pleasant visual experience much like a great meal or a beautiful symphony.

BONNIE MARRIS While a student at Michigan State University, Bonnie Marris illustrated several books, including a mammalogy text by a leading expert in the field. The book attracted the attention of noted zoologist George Schaller, who invited Marris to prepare the art for posters to support his worldwide rare-animal relief programs. Each year, Marris makes several field trips to study her animal subjects, and this close proximity gives her the confidence to paint them in their natural surroundings. Marris’ work can be found in many major collections throughout the country. She has won numerous awards, including the Patrons’ Choice Award in 2010 and the People’s Choice Award in 2011 at the Coeur d’Alene Art Auction; and the 2012 Patrons’ Choice Award for Social Viewpoints, the Bob Kuhn Wildlife Award, the Ross and Billie McKnight Artists’ Choice Award, the Marjorie and Frank Sands Patrons’ Choice Award in 2014 for Ice Princess, and the Patrons’ Choice Award for her painting Trouble in 2016 at the Masters of the American West at the Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles. She and her husband, Woody, live on a farm in Ada, Michigan, with two dogs and three horses. Marris is represented by Broadmoor Galleries, Colorado Springs, Colorado and Trailside Galleries, Jackson, Wyoming, and Scottsdale, Arizona.

WALTER MATIA Walter Matia was educated at Williams College in Massachusetts, where he earned degrees in biology and art design. Upon graduation he worked in the exhibits department of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and The Nature Conservancy. He started his art studio, Curlew Castings, in 1984. Matia possesses a vision of the world around him. His work is biographical; the subject matter is so much a part of his life that it is like a diary, personal art that comes straight from the heart. Matia’s sculptures are exhibited at the prestigious 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; the NFL Texans’ NRG Stadium, Houston; and Blair House, the guest house of the US president. His works have been exhibited in shows across the country. He is a master signature member of the Society of Animal Artists, fellow of the National Sculpture Society, and master wildlife artist at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. He resides in Dickerson, Maryland, with his wife, daughter, son, Pip the Setter, and Tink the Lab.

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CURT MATTSON Joy, excitement, and intensity mark Curt Mattson’s passion for life and sculpture. It is his love of the horse and horsemanship that drives him. Movement, texture, mass, and negative space bring each piece to life. Mattson’s works of art have garnered many awards, including Night of Artists’ James Bowie Award; the National Sculpture Society’s Elliott Gantz Award; Quest for the West’s Cyrus Dalin Award from the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art; Best in Show from the Phippen Museum’s Western Art Show & Sale; and Allied Artists of America’s Silver Medal for sculpture. He researches thoroughly before starting a new work. He begins creating only when he is completely familiar with the subject. Whether contemporary or historical, he intimately understands the nuances of his subjects. Beyond that, his artistic training assures that his work is more than mere depictions. The compositional elements come together to create artistic excellence rarely found in sculpture. Mattson establishes low edition sizes for each of his sculptures. On average, no more than twenty pieces are available of each of his works, which makes it a rare privilege to own a Curt Mattson sculpture. In his work, viewers can be sure they are looking at the true West.

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KENNY MCKENNA Kenny McKenna’s subjects are widely diverse, with an emphasis on landscapes. Painting exclusively in oils, he uses an impressionistic style that elicits warmth and calmness, an open invitation to explore, and an inherent infusion of sunlight. Because his relatives resided on both the West and East Coasts, McKenna’s family road trips covered an expansive territory. The desert landscapes, canyons, and colors of the Southwest were especially appealing to him during travels to California. He continued to crisscross the United States as an accomplished musician. He has been inducted 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. McKenna has exhibited in Masters of the American West at the Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles; Small Works, Great Wonders at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City; and Night of Artists at the Briscoe Western Art Museum. McKenna’s work has been featured in Art of the West, Southwest Art, and Western Art Collector. His work is represented by Legacy Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona; McLarry Fine Art, Santa Fe; Settlers West, Tucson; and Astoria Fine Art, Jackson, Wyoming. McKenna makes his home in Santa Fe.

MARK MCKENNA Mark McKenna is one of the top emerging artists in the Wes. At thirty-eight years old, Mark McKenna has achieved several major accomplishments, including being in Southwest Art magazine’s prestigious “21 under 31” list of the best young artists in the country in 2014, and having had a painting acquired by the Brinton Museum in Big Horn, Wyoming, for their permanent collection in 2016. Mark McKenna’s work is inspired by his personal exploits and adventures of capturing the West. Ranging from simple portraits of wild and domestic animals to intense and complex scenes of animals in varying environments, he works tirelessly to portray life and personality in his work—paintings that almost breathe. Mark McKenna earned a bachelor of fine arts degree in Illustration and has studied under some of the West’s best artists, including Greg Beecham, Grant Redden, Leon Parson, and Jim Wilcox. Subsequently, he has spent thousands of hours at the easel practicing and implementing the techniques and skills gained throughout his education. Mark McKenna has had his work included in major museum shows across the United States and Canada, including the 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, and the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. His work is currently represented by Astoria Fine Art in Jackson, Wyoming.

KRYSTII MELAINE Australian-born Krystii Melaine announced at age four that she would be an artist, won her first art competition at seven, and was selling paintings by age fourteen. Following university studies in painting and drawing, Melaine became a successful wedding gown designer. Returning to her lifelong passion for painting, she studied traditional tonal realism for five years. Inspired by the wildlife, Native Americans, and cowboys of the American West, Melaine began painting these subjects in Australia, then moved to Spokane, Washington. Using oils in a contemporary realism style, Melaine portrays the people and animals of the West with a modern eye for fresh images, bringing each individual to life on her canvas. Melaine’s paintings feature in major museum exhibitions including Night of Artists, Quest for the West, Western Visions, and the Buffalo Bill Art Show. She has twenty-six paintings in museum collections, continues to win numerous awards, and features in many magazine articles. Melaine is represented by Sanders Galleries in Tucson; Mountain Trails Galleries in Jackson, Wyoming, Park City, Utah, and Bozeman, Montana; Santa Fe Trails Gallery in Santa Fe; Broadmoor Galleries in Colorado Springs; Going to the Sun Gallery in Whitefish, Montana; Big Horn Galleries in Cody, Wyoming; Marshall Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona; and Trailside Galleries online. She is a master signature member of the American Women Artists and a member of the Portrait Society of America.

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JAMES MORGAN Roaming the canyons and fields around the small central Utah town where he grew up gave James Morgan an appreciation of nature’s wonders. He learned to see not only the larger vista but also the resident wildlife and intimate aspects of the area. He now lives in northern Utah, where inspiration is just out the back door. “Nature’s ever-changing moods are a wellspring of inspiration. The excitement for me is constantly exploring new ways to interpret nature. I am convinced that no one can improve on natural compositions, when they can be isolated. Rhythms too, can be magical if you can isolate them, and that gets easier with experience. It comes from trusting your own vision. It is the way you look at things and see something lyrical or harmonious. I am intrigued by the patterns and shapes found in nature and concentrate on the effects of light on these elements and the resulting array of colors.” Morgan has been honored with the Autry National Center James R. Parks Trustee Purchase Award in 2014 and a Steamboat Art Museum retrospective exhibition in 2019, among other honors. He is a member of the National Academy of Western Art, Northwest Rendezvous Group, Society of Animal Artists, and Plein Air Painters of America. His work appears in many private and public collections, and is represented by Wood River Fine Arts, Simpson-Gallagher Gallery, Trailside Gallery, Gerald Peters Gallery, Gallery 1261, Claggett/Rey Gallery, and InSight Gallery.

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BRENDA MURPHY Brenda Murphy’s love for the West is evident in her sensitively rendered drawings of horses, Native Americans, cowboys, and ranch life. She earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and worked as a graphic designer and illustrator in Dallas before establishing a career in fine art. Murphy has received numerous awards for her artwork, 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! 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. She 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, and Settlers West Fine American Art Galleries in Tucson, Arizona. Born and raised in Texas, Murphy fosters a close relationship with her models, who provide inspiration, resources, and a valued critical eye to ensure authenticity in her work. She and her husband Tom reside in Arlington, Texas, where she maintains a studio in her home.

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Artist Ed Natiya (Navajo) captures the essence of Indigenous peoples from an authentic perspective. He is driven by the need to explore the wisdom of long ago and the genuine nature of Native peoples. His sculpture and artwork radiate with life, love, and beauty and speak to young and old alike. He sculpts stories and Native wisdom as it once was, in hopes that these teachings and values may be remembered and appreciated for years to come.

National award-winning artist Chris Navarro, who hails from Casper, Wyoming, is the owner of Navarro Gallery and Sculpture Garden in Sedona, Arizona. Navarro has been sculpting professionally since 1986 and is known for his public sculptures, with over thirty-five monumental bronzes throughout the country. These works include a sixteen-foot-tall bronze of the famous bucking horse Steamboat for the University of Wyoming and The Messenger for the historical Alamo Mission in San Antonio.

Natiya’s work shows in numerous galleries, museums, and universities throughout the United States. He has received numerous awards for his creative depictions of Native American culture and history, including the prestigious Best of Class, the top award in sculpture at the 2016 Indian Market Show. He now sculpts full-time and lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with his wife, Jayme.

His work is included in twelve museum collections. He is the author of four books: Chasing the Wind, Embrace the Struggle, Dare to Dream Big, and The Art of the Rodeo. Navarro was selected as the honorary artist for the 2015 Buffalo Bill Art Show in Cody, Wyoming, and received the 2015 Wyoming Governor’s Art Award and the Distinguished Alumni Award from Casper College in 2018. A former bull and bronc rider, he still competes in team roping. Navarro says, “Family, horses, rodeo, and art have been the driving passions of my life. I love what I do for a living and hope others can see that through the work I have created.”

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BILL NEBEKER Bill Nebeker has proudly been part of the Night of Artists Exhibition and Sale since 2008. The Briscoe Western Art Museum didn’t yet exist, and now it is one of the most prestigious Western art museums in the nation. Nebeker has been sculpting the characters of the Old West, Native peoples, contemporary working cowboys and ranchers, and horses, cattle, and wildlife for more than fifty years. He enjoys creating stories of these strong people, depicting them in detailed and historically accurate clothing, with weapons, saddles, and jewelry used in their daily lives. Nebeker’s first love in art are the men and women who live on ranches and farms all over the United States. He is personally close to these people and has worked alongside them during gatherings, brandings, and ropings. Nebeker’s greatest reward is when a working cowboy or ranch woman tells him they know he “has it just right” as they admire his sculptures. As member of the Cowboy Artists of America for forty-six years, Nebeker has the honor of being the association’s longest active member. The brotherhood he feels for the current members and those passed on is one of his life’s best experiences. The American Quarter Horse Association’s America’s Horses in Art Show and Sale honored Nebeker with their 2023 Steel Dust Award for Best in Show.

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RALPH OBERG Ralph Oberg grew up hiking, camping, hunting, and climbing in the high mountain wilderness of Colorado and the West. He has traveled extensively across the United States, sketching and photographing, aiming to share his experiences through his art. He produces larger works at his studio in Montrose, Colorado, where he and his wife, the painter Shirley Novak, live within sight of his beloved San Juan Mountains. Oberg has shown his work widely in exhibitions and sales at Western art museums, including the 2023 Woolaroc Retrospective Exhibit and Sale in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and the 2021 Four Directions—Common Paths retrospective at the Steamboat Art Museum, Steamboat Springs, Colorado. He has received such awards as the 2020 Wilson Hurley Memorial Award for Landscape at the Prix de West Invitational, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City; 2019 Purchase Award at Night of Artists; 2014 California Art Club’s Gold Medal Award; 2015 Wells Fargo Award and 1988 William Weiss Purchase Award at the Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming; and the 2012 Trustee’s Purchase Award at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming. Oberg is a member of the Society of Animal Artists, Plein Air Painters of America, Northwest Rendezvous Group, and California Art Club. His work has appeared in Art of the West, Southwest Art, Sporting Classics, Western Art Collector, Western Art and Architecture, and Wildlife Art.

DON OELZE Don Oelze was born in New Zealand, and at an early age, he was fascinated by America and especially by the lifestyle of cowboys and Indians. He started drawing Indians at a very early age, and by the time he was in school, he was used to getting into trouble for drawing Indians and cowboys in class instead of paying attention. When he was eight years old, his parents moved back to the United States. Oelze completed his education at Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire. In 1992, while living in Seattle, he met a Native American named Everett who created Native art and totems. While working with Everett, Oelze did his first big Native painting. After trying many different subjects, he knew that painting Native Americans was what he loved to do most. Oelze’s next move was taking a job in Japan, and for ten years, he refined his skills and produced many paintings and drawings in his small Tokyo studio. In 2004, he and his wife, Utako, moved back to the United States. They are presently living in Montana, where he is studying the country and people that he loves to paint. Oelze has participated in shows both in the United States and abroad.

CHAD POPPLETON Chad Poppleton has been passionate about art and the outdoors for as long as he can remember. He studied at Utah State University under the direction of Glen Edwards and graduated with a bachelor of fine arts degree in illustration. Poppleton continues to study the classical work of the impressionists and Renaissance masters. In 2018, Poppleton achieved a lifelong dream when he was inducted into the Cowboy Artists of America. He has been profiled in Sporting Classics, Art of the West, Western Art Collector, and Southwest Art Magazine. He is a member of the C. M. Russell Museum’s Skull Society of Artists. Poppleton exhibits at The Russell at the C. M. Russell Museum in Great Falls, Montana; National Museum of Wildlife Art; Scottsdale Art Auction; and Jackson Hole Art Auction. Earning the Bob Kuhn Wildlife Award from the National Museum of Wildlife Art was a proud accomplishment. “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, Poppleton spends as much time in the field as he does at the easel. His paintings are a reflection of his love for animals, wilderness areas, and the great outdoors.

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HOWARD POST

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A third-generation Arizonian, Howard Post was born in Tucson, where he still lives. He grew up on a small ranch and attended the University of Arizona, completing bachelor of fine arts and master of fine arts degrees. For many years, Post worked as a graphic designer and illustrator. After serving on the faculty at both the University of Arizona and Arizona State University, he began painting full-time.

Born in Alabama in 1972, Scott Tallman Powers has dedicated his life to the world of art. His artistic journey began early, influenced by his father, a professional illustrator and fine artist. After four years of study at the American Academy of Art in Chicago, Powers embarked on a career as an illustrator at a local advertising agency before pursuing his lifelong dream of fine art.

Among Post's many awards are the 2012 Victor Higgins Award and the 2017 Artist of Distinction Award at Quest for the West at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis; the 2012 Gold Medal for Painting at The West Select: A Western Art Invitational Sale and Exhibition at the Phoenix Art Museum; the 2010 Best of Show Award at the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale in Denver; and the 2010 Great American Cowboy Award at the Prix de West Invitational at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. In 2018, his one-man show, The West Observed: The Art of Howard Post, was held at the Tucson Museum of Art and traveled to the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Georgia, and the Desert Caballeros Museum in Wickenburg, Arizona.

Powers immerses himself in the life of ranches to gather subject matter for his paintings, allowing him to honor this rich heritage through his artwork. His quest for inspiration takes him around the world, where he seeks out new cultures and experiences and conveys them with honesty and integrity through his art.

Post's work is in the collections of 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 the Tucson Museum of Art. His work has also been featured in Art News, Art of the West, Southwest Art, Western Art Collector, and Western Art & Architecture.

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Powers’s work graces the walls of esteemed institutions such as the Wengyuan Museum of Fine Art and the Shaoguan Museum of Fine Art in China and the Academy Museum in Easton, Maryland, as well as the homes and offices of collectors across the United States. Scott’s artistic achievements include winning numerous prizes and participating in museum shows in China, Israel, and Europe. His work is in the permanent collection in the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art and has been featured in renowned publications such as American Artist, Western Art and Architecture, Southwest Art, American Artist Workshop, Art of the West, and Western Art Collector. Residing in Butte, Montana, Scott Tallman Powers is represented by Settlers West Gallery in Tucson.

TONY PRO Born in 1973 amid the landscapes of Northridge, California, Tony Pro’s parents planted the seeds of his devotion to the Western art genre with their fervor for Western art and Native artifacts, and his artistic odyssey was shaped by the tutelage of his father, Julio Pro, a renowned Southwest wildlife painter, and his brother Greg, an accomplished illustrator. Graduating from California State University, Northridge, with a degree in graphic design, Pro honed his drawing skills under the mentorship of the late illustrator Glen Orbik. It was during this phase that he imbibed the essence of academic figure drawing, integrating its discipline into his craft. Guided by luminaries like Richard Schmid, he evolved into an adept self-taught painter. In 2005 Daniel Gerhartz bestowed upon Pro the prestigious Best in Show Award at the 14th Annual Oil Painters of America Show. His prowess was further affirmed through finalist Awards of Honor from the Portrait Society of America Show, culminating in the crowning achievement of the first-place award at the 2014 Portrait Society of America International Competition for his poignant masterpiece, Last Train Home. Residing in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife, Elizabeth, and children, Pro’s creative sanctum thrives. His works, profound narratives etched in color, adorn museums and private collections worldwide, testaments to a lifelong devotion to the brush’s dance.

KEVIN RED STAR Kevin Red Star was born on the Crow Indian Reservation in Lodge Grass, Montana. He attended the newly founded Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe and then received a full scholarship to San Francisco Art Institute. He received an honorary doctorate from Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana, in 1997 and one from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe in 2010. In 2018 Red Star received both the James R. Parks Trustee Purchase Award at the Autry Museum’s Masters of the American West in Los Angeles and the Montana Governor’s Award for the Arts in Helena. “Indian culture has in the past been ignored to a great extent. It is, for me, as well as for many other Indian artists, a rich source of creative expression. An intertwining of my Indian culture with contemporary art expression has given me a greater insight concerning my art. I hope to accomplish something for the American Indian and at the same time achieve personal satisfaction in a creative statement through my art.” Red Star is proudly represented by Courtney Collins Gallery, Big Sky, Montana; Sorrel Sky Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Durango, Colorado; Dana Gallery, Missoula, Montana; Montana Modern Fine Art, Kalispell, Montana; and Old Main Gallery, Bozeman, Montana.

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PAUL RHYMER After receiving an associate of arts degree in 1984 in painting and drawing, Paul Rhymer worked at the Smithsonian Institution doing taxidermy and model-making for twentyfive years. He retired in 2010. Having done so much three-dimensional work in his job, in the late 1990s, he gradually began to move from painting and drawing into sculpture. In 2023 Rhymer was named Birds in Art Master Wildlife Artist. He is a fellow with the National Sculpture Society and a distinguished signature member of the Society of Animal Artists. His work has been exhibited in Birds in Art at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, 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 had a solo exhibition at the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art in 2010. Some of his many public art installations are at the Briscoe Western Art Museum; Smithsonian’s National Zoo; Denver Zoo; NatureWorks Monuments, Tulsa, Oklahoma; the City Park, Hagerstown, Maryland; Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown, Maryland; Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum; Shepard Park, Summerville, South Carolina; and B.I.R.D.S., Summerville, South Carolina.

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GARY LYNN ROBERTS Gary Lynn Roberts, being a storyteller, welcomes viewers into his canvases. His love of horses, rodeo, and the beautiful landscape in which he resides has helped him develop a style of realism and impressionism. Carrying on the traditions of painting in oils, Roberts is a third-generation artist, his major influence being his father, noted Western artist Joe Rader Roberts. Roberts started winning awards for his art at the tender age of fourteen at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Over the years, his talent has won him best of show and people’s choice awards on several occasions. He received the Honorary Chairman Award and Best of Show Award for the same painting at The Russell at the C. M. Russell Museum in Great Falls, Montana, a rare accomplishment. Roberts is also a member of the C. M. Russell Skull Society of Artists. His paintings have graced the cover of several magazines and hang in some of the most prestigious collections. Roberts currently resides in Hamilton, Montana, with his wife Nancy and their two children, Mary and Anna.

ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ For Alfredo Rodriguez, painting was as much a part of his childhood development as learning to walk and speak. Some of his earliest memories are of illustrating classroom assignments and painting portraits of family members with one of his earliest gifts, a set of watercolors he received from his mother when he was six. Born and raised in Mexico in a family of nine children, Alfredo used his talent to supplement his family’s income needs. Rodriguez now lives in California and has won top awards from several prestigious organizations. His work has been exhibited at numerous noteworthy invitational art shows around the country, including Masters of the American West at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles. Rodriguez is an annual exhibitor at the Briscoe Western Art Museum in San Antonio and Settlers West Gallery in Tucson, and the Favel Museum of Western Art in Klamath Falls, Oregon, which honored Rodriguez with the 1991 Artist of the Year award, has his work on permanent display. A professional artist since 1968, when he sold his first original painting, Rodriguez is internationally recognized for his outstanding paintings of the American West. His rich and vivid images of mountains, deserts, and Indian villages are admired wherever they are displayed, but it is his portrayal of the inhabitants of the land that provides the focal point of his work. As he paints, he captures the dignity of the human spirit elevated by the majestic beauty of their surroundings.

JULIA ROGERS Julia Rogers began her career as a wildlife painter at the age of seventeen. She has traveled far and wide to feed her passion for the outdoors and its natural beauty, which is reflected in her portfolio of work. Painting en plein air, figurative work, landscape, and portraiture are all part of her discipline. She studied fine art in college, but her passion for learning has never ended. She not only teaches workshops from time to time, but she also loves being the student. She has been rewarded for her efforts by having her work exhibited in numerous prestigious venues, including the Hiram Blauvelt Museum, Oradell, New Jersey; Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa, Oklahoma; the Cincinnati Museum Center; Briscoe Western Art Museum; Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum, Wausau, Wisconsin; and the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art, St. Petersburg, Florida. Her work is included in many permanent museum collections. Annual exhibitions she takes part in include Night of Artists, Briscoe Western Art Museum; Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, Charleston, South Carolina, at which she was the featured artist in 2022; the Waterfowl Festival, Easton, Maryland, at which she was the featured artist in 2017; Western and Wildlife Art Show, Baltimore Life Insurance, Baltimore, Maryland; and the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art.

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GLADYS ROLDÁNDE-MORAS Born in Monterrey, Mexico, international award-winning artist Gladys Roldán-deMoras is known for the unique style in which she portrays vivid Spanish traditions, including gallant Mexican escaramuzas riding horses side saddle in a vivid rodeo-style festival, romantic Flamenco dancers clad in exuberant Andalusian dresses, and old-fashioned, delicate damsels in intimate, exquisite poses. Having lived in San Antonio for over thirty years, she finds great inspiration in representing her love of the Spanish culture that was passed down by her maternal grandfather, a proud lifelong charro who decades ago helped promote charreria as the official national sport in Mexico. Roldán-de-Moras’s lustrous work—always lively and dramatic—has landed in many important private and public permanent collections. Her art 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, and many more. A master signature member of 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, Fredericksburg, Texas.

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STEFAN SAVIDES Stefan Savides’s talents could be measured by his accomplishments in the art world, which are many and have spanned a lifetime—but what is more important is the essence of his life. Since he was a young adult, he has built a thriving career in art outside the box. Only a blessed few are born into this world with a passion that was not to be interrupted by the complexity of the modern day we live in. Savides has embraced a total connection to the beauty and teachings of nature, which has guided his choices at each crossroad he’s encountered. The common thread that binds his life are birds, and his work embodies the fruit of that journey. He’s the real deal! His work can be found in public installations, museum collections and galleries across the county.

BILLY SCHENCK One of the originators of the Western pop art movement, Billy Schenck incorporates techniques from photorealism with a pop art sensibility to both exalt and poke fun at images of the West. Schenck is known for utilizing cinematic imagery reproduced in a flattened, reductive style, where colors are displayed side-by-side rather than blended or shadowed. In the August 2014 issue of Southwest Art magazine, his work was described as “a pendulum between the romantic and the irreverent.” Schenck’s artwork is now in sixty museum collections, including Smithsonian Institution, Albuquerque Museum, Autry Museum of the American West, Booth Western Art Museum, Briscoe Western Art Museum, Denver Art Museum, New Mexico Museum of Art, Phoenix Art Museum, and Tucson Museum of Art, as well as in private and corporate collections such as those of American Airlines, IBM, Sony, and Saatchi and Saatchi. His work has been showcased in more than 120 solo shows in the United States and Europe. A genuine cowboy himself, Schenck is a ranchsorting world champion and the proprietor of the Double Standard Ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico, his home for the past two decades.

JASON SCULL Jason Scull grew up in a family that farmed and ranched on the fringes of the South Texas brush country. His ancestors, early settlers who arrived in Texas in the mid-1820s, ranched, raised families, fought wars, and carved their place into the American West. It is from his early experiences and heritage that his art has been shaped, directed, and inspired. Scull’s life with cattle and horses coupled with his respect for the culture of the American West have long inspired his art. He studied animal science at Texas A&M and returned to the family ranch, where he remained involved in the operation until 2010. His early study of sculpture began in 1987 through the Cowboy Artists of America Museum workshop program. Additional education came in the form of personal study with established artists, most notably Jack Swanson, Mehl Lawson, and Cynthia Rigden. Scull was a member of the Cowboy Artists of America from 2011 to 2022. Scull’s most recent awards include the Jim Bowie Award for Sculpture at the Briscoe Western Art Museum 2023 Night of Artists. He and his wife, Dianne, make their home in the Texas Hill Country near Kerrville, Texas.

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KELLY SINGLETON Kelly Singleton was born and raised in rural Maryland. Her passion for animals was instilled early on, and growing up, she expressed this passion through art. She attended the Maryland Institute College of Art, from which she graduated with a bachelor of fine arts degree in illustration. This led to a career as a graphic artist, which she pursued for over twenty years. Throughout this period, she actively painted and exhibited her wildlife paintings. In 2018, she went full-time with her art and relocated to northern Colorado, where she has been inspired by its wildlife and rugged beauty. Singleton makes frequent trips into local and national parks of the western United States to observe and gather references of wildlife. These trips fuel inspiration for new work. Back home in the studio, she brings her paintings to life in oils. She hopes her work draws attention to the beauty of nature and conveys the importance of preserving it. Singleton is a Signature Member of the Society of Animal Artists. Her work is in the permanent collection of the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, Wisconsin, and many private collections. She participates in several prominent national shows each year.

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ADAM SMITH Born in Minnesota and raised in Bozeman, Montana, Adam Smith has spent thirty-nine years surrounded by the incredible wonders of Western wildlife and has mastered the art of rendering it accurately. Smith studies nature with the acute eye of a scientist, but he recreates it with the gingerly hands of a painter. He is no stranger to fine art: he is the son of famous wildlife artist Daniel Smith. Yet make no mistake—this young artist sets himself apart from the competition and has already garnered his own success in the art world. An avid traveler and cross-country explorer, Smith finds inspiration from trips he and his father have taken to Africa, Alaska, Utah, and dozens of national parks in between. Smith received the 2015 People’s Choice Award at Western Visions at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming; the 2016 Henry Farny Award for Best Painting at Quest for the West at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis; and the 2017 Cynthia Post Buyers’ Choice Award at Small Works, Great Wonders at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.

EZRA TUCKER Ezra Tucker’s wildlife art is reminiscent of the descriptive art of naturalists like John James Audubon and John Gould and the work of wildlife artists like Bob Khun, Carl Rungius, and Antoine-Louis Barye. His compositions reflect the natural behaviors and postures of wildlife— poised to step into a three-dimensional world. He achieves a romantic appeal with his color palette and lighting of his subjects that is familiar but new to contemporary wildlife art. Tucker has a bachelor of fine arts degree in advertising design from the Memphis Academy of Arts in Memphis, Tennessee. He has exhibited at 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 work 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 in many museum and private collections. Tucker is a member of the Society of Animal Artists.

ECHO UKRAINETZ Echo Ukrainetz is a native Montanan and has been interested in art for as long as she can remember. She has never taken a class in batik and has learned through trial and error, a method that has yielded many happy accidents as well as a few disasters. Over the years she has learned how to manipulate the wax and dye to create desired effects, but the medium remains unpredictable. Echo incorporates her intense interest in history in the description of her historical works. Her batiks are in collections across the United States and Canada and have been accepted into numerous fine art auctions and shows, including Night of Artists, Briscoe Western Art Museum, San Antonio; C.M. Russell Art Auction and Show, Great Falls, Montana; Timeless Legacy: Women Artists of Glacier, Hockaday Museum, Kalispell, Montana; Phippen Museum Art Show, Prescott, Arizona; and Double Visions Show (Ron and Echo Ukrainetz), Hockaday Museum, Kalispell, Montana. She is represented by galleries throughout the West. Ukrainetz’s work has been featured in Cowboys and Indians, Western Art and Architecture, Big Sky Journal, Western Art Collector, Southwest Art, Art of the West, and elsewhere. Her feature story in Today’s Wild West on PBS is nominated for a Heartland Award, and she will be featured on the Amazon series Art in America. She is a member of Cowgirl Artists of America. Her work has been used for covers of Portfolio Magazine, Montana Miniatures, and Peaks and Plains Magazine.

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RON UKRAINETZ Born and raised in Great Falls, Montana, Ron Ukrainetz is a life-long artist. During his past forty years as a professional artist, he has garnered awards and recognition from numerous shows across the country. He has been featured in magazines such as Western Art Collector, Wildlife Art Magazine, The Artists Magazine, Fine Art Connoisseur, and Western Art & Architecture. Although he paints extensively en plein air in oil, Ron Ukrainetz is a living master in acrylics on engraved Claybord (polychromatic engraving). Ukrainetz’s awards include Top 72 “Best of America,” National Oil and Acrylics Painters Society; Society of Master Impressionists; Top 100 PaintAmerica Competition Awards (eight times); Top 100 Paint the Parks Competition (eight times); and Paint the Parks Top MINI 50 Award. In 2012, he was awarded a Master Circle Membership from PaintAmerica Association and received the 2020/2021 Legacy Award from Out West Art Foundation. He was featured in the Amazon Prime television series Art Across America. He has participated in the C. M. Russell Museum’s auction, The Russell, every year since 1995. He is a member of Oil Painters of America, PaintAmerica Masters Circle, National Oil and Acrylics Painter’s Society, a founding member and past president of Montana Painter’s Alliance, a founding member and president emeritus of the Out West Art Show, Inc., and founder of the Young Masters Art Program. Ron Ukrainetz was also a featured speaker twice at the National Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation’s annual conventions.

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KENT ULLBERG A native of Sweden, Kent Ullberg is recognized as one of world’s foremost wildlife sculptors. He studied at the Swedish University College of Art in Stockholm, worked at museums in Germany, the Netherlands, France, Africa, and Denver, Colorado, and now lives on Padre Island, Corpus Christi, Texas. Ullberg is a member of numerous art organizations and has been honored with many prestigious awards, including the Briscoe Legacy Award, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Animal Artists, and the Rungius Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the National Museum of Wildlife Art, given to artists, authors and conservationists who have made significant contributions to the interpretation and conservation of wildlife and its habitat. In 1990 his peers elected him a Full Academician (NA), thus making him the first wildlife artist since John James Audubon to receive one of the greatest tributes in American art. Ullberg has installed more than one hundred public sculptures in the United States and internationally. HisFort Lauderdale, Florida, and Omaha, Nebraska, installations—the largest bronze wildlife compositions ever done, spanning several city blocks—earned him the coveted Henry Hering Medal from the National Sculpture Society, New York City. During the summer of 2017 Millesgården, Stockholm, Sweden, hosted a retrospective show with forty-two of Ullberg’s sculptures. In September 2019 he installed a twenty-onefoot monument entitled Wings of Hope, Hands of Healing at the Mays Cancer Center in San Antonio, Texas.

MICHAEL OME UNTIEDT Born and raised in rural southeastern Colorado, Michael Ome Untiedt maintains a studio in Denver. Through the color, brush strokes, and symbolic subject matter of his paintings, he examines the human predicament and its connections to the landscape, “Many of my paintings have the look and feel of the American West...this is the place where I was born and raised. I know the rattle of cottonwoods on a cold fall morning, the hue of dusk's long light on a buffalo grass prairie; I have drunk the cold drip of a blue shale spring. These things have nurtured me from my birth, and coyotes, God's Dogs, have howled their essence into my soul.” He was made an honorary ranger captain with the Former Texas Ranger Foundation, Fredericksburg, Texas, for his paintings of the Texas Rangers. He was awarded the 2014 Wells Fargo Gold Award, and the 2021 Buffalo Bill Quick Draw People’s Choice Award at the Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming. His work may be viewed on his website, www.michaelomeuntiedt.com, and at InSight Gallery, Fredericksburg, Texas; Sanders Galleries, Tucson, Arizona; and Cawdrey Gallery, Whitefish, Montana.

RANDY VAN BEEK Randy Van Beek has been a full-time artist since 1980. He is self-taught, having learned his craft by studying the nineteenth-century American, Dutch, and Austrian masters. As a student of history, he has chosen as his primary subject the American West, including landscapes and historical Native American encampment scenes. Van Beek enjoys researching tribal history, visiting campsites, and creating paintings on location to capture the soul and spirit of a place. Van Beek is honored to be a charter member of the C. M. Russell Skull Society of Artists, which was established in 2013 with the mission to continue the legacy of Charlie Russell’s art. He has also exhibited at Night of Artists at the Briscoe Western Art Museum. Van Beek has received awards from the National Geographic Society and the Smithsonian Institution, both in Washington, D.C.; the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation in Missoula, Montana; the Clymer Museum and Gallery in Ellensburg, Washington; and the Blackfoot Valley Art Auction in Lincoln, Montana. His work has been featured in five national art magazines, most recently in Western Art & Architecture.

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DUSTIN VAN WECHEL In February 2002, Dustin Van Wechel left a successful eight-year career in the advertising industry to pursue his lifelong passion for fine art full-time. Since then, he has earned numerous distinctions, including the 2020 Twodimensional Award of Excellence, 2018 People’s Choice Award, and 2015 Premier Platinum Award at the Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming; the Bob Kuhn Wildlife Award at the 2022 and the 2015 Masters of the American West at the Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles; and the Wildlife Award and Teton Lodge Company Award at the 2006 Arts for the Parks competition. He has been featured in such leading art publications as Art of the West, The Artist’s Magazine, Drawing, Fine Art Connoisseur, Pastel Journal, Southwest Art, and Western Art Collector. Van Wechel’s work has been exhibited throughout the United States in one-man shows, major art exhibitions, and museums, including the Autry Museum of the American West; the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Georgia; the Buffalo Bill Center for the West; the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City; and the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming. He and his wife, Yvonne, currently reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dustin Van Wechel is represented by the Broadmoor Galleries, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Illume Gallery West, Philipsburg, Montana; and Trailside Galleries online. 192

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JIM VOGEL Jim Vogel was born in Roswell, New Mexico, in 1964, the eleventh of twelve children. His parents encouraged him to pursue drawing and painting, allowing his natural talents to develop without formal training. Growing up in Roswell, Vogel was exposed to and influenced by regional artists such as Peter Hurd, Luis Jimenez, Elmer Schooley, Howard Cook, and Georgia O’Keefe through his many visits to the Roswell Museum of Art. Vogel paints to tell the stories of New Mexico, the stories told to him by his grandfather, his mother, and his friends and neighbors of the Embudo Valley, as well as the land itself. He believes that when they are recreated properly, these stories transcend the region and become universal. Vogel’s wife Christen is also an artist, and the two collaborate on framing his paintings using her creative salvage arts talents. “Our greatest collaboration has been our three children, Grayson, Sage, and Makaela, who are all amazing young adults pursuing their own creative paths.” Vogel received the New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts in 2016. His work has been represented by Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for over eighteen years.

MORGAN WEISTLING A two-time winner of the Prix de West Purchase Award, Morgan Weistling is known for his paintings of the American frontier spirit. Weistling’s intimate portrayals shed new light on the Old West as he captures the mood and atmosphere of the past. His oils are filled with lush brushwork that express his love for storytelling. His attention to detail and the historical aspects of his subjects comes from his desire to portray the truth and beauty of America’s pioneering spirit. A great deal of research goes into each painting, and he has spent his life collecting artifacts of the Old West to lend an authenticity to each painting. His paintings have graced the covers of Art of the West, Persimmon Hill, Southwest Art, Western Art Collector, American Artist, and US Art magazines and are part of the permanent collections of many major Western museums, including the Briscoe Western Art Museum.

KIM WIGGINS Kim Wiggins is a modernist painter from New Mexico whose distinct style and modern vision have made him one of the most recognizable artists in America today. Although primarily self-taught, he was mentored early on by the iconic artists Alexandre Hogue and Henriette Wyeth. He was discovered in 1972 by an art dealer from Scottsdale, and by 1983 he was the youngest member of the Society of American Impressionists, exhibiting alongside George Carlson, Everett Raymond Kinstler, and Sandy Scott. Wiggins has won numerous awards and accolades, including the 2022 Briscoe Western Art Museum Purchase Award, the 2020 Gold Medal for Best Narrative at the Autry Museum, the 2018 Briscoe Western Art Museum’s William B. Travis Award for Patron’s Choice, and the 2014 New Mexico Historical Society’s Heritage Award. A collection of ten of Wiggins’s works documenting the history of California is housed at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Wiggins was recently honored by the NAACP with an extensive commission to document various aspects of Black history, and these four major works were unveiled on June 17, 2023, at the Dayton Art Institute. The artist is working on a large-scale solo show with Legacy Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona, slated for November 2024.

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JEREMY WINBORG Jeremy Winborg is best known for his figurative work of Indigenous subjects that blend realism with abstract backgrounds. He has won numerous awards, including the 2019 Sam Houston award, and has been featured in all of the leading Western art magazines. Winborg focuses on creating art that preserves a bit of history on each canvas. Winborg is well-known for his bold brushwork and palette knife work on his colorful backgrounds. He enjoys the juxtaposition of realism and abstraction. “I love to paint empowered women. I want the viewer to be drawn in and feel the emotion of the figure—whether it’s happiness, sorrow, or whatever that emotion may be. I want the subject to draw the viewer in and the brushstrokes and design to be the reason they want to stop and look for a while, or to enjoy that painting for a lifetime. A painting is a success to me if it conveys emotion and is interesting in small pieces as well as a whole.” Winborg, his wife, Danielle, and their five kids and two dogs call Utah home while not traveling across the United States in their motor home looking for inspiration for his next painting.

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XIANG ZHANG Born in the year of the Horse, Xiang Zhang (pronounced “Shong Zang”) grew up in China. After graduating from the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing, he received a master of fine arts degree from Tulane University in New Orleans. Upon moving to Texas, Zhang combined his love for painting horses and portraiture to develop his art. Based on his observations on working ranches, his work reflects the symbiotic relationship between the cowboy and his horse. Using scintillating colors and bravura brushwork to capture the drama of ranch life, he has created a definitive style that has catapulted him to new heights in the art world. Zhang’s work has been exhibited in prestigious national shows such as 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 had numerous successful one-man shows, and his work has been featured in Western Traditions, Contemporary Artists of the American West, Art of the West, Southwest Art Collector, and Fine Art Connoisseur. He currently resides in Dallas, Texas, with his wife Lily. Xiang Zhang is represented by Southwest Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas, and McLarry Fine Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

ARTIST INDEX William Alther 66, 152

Abigail Gutting 59, 95, 166

Don Oelze 38, 124, 181

Brandon Bailey 56, 67, 152

George Hallmark 96, 167

Chad Poppleton 40, 125, 181

Gerald Balciar 68, 153

William Haskell 97, 167

Howard Post 126, 182

Teal Blake 69, 153

Matthew Hillier 98, 168

Scott Tallman Powers 127, 182

Eric Bowman 1, 70, 154

Donna Howell-Sickles 99, 168

Tony Pro 33, 128, 183

Mary Ross Buchholz 19, 32, 71, 154

Chris Hunt 100, 169

Kevin Red Star 57, 129, 183

Nancy Bush 72, 155

Jennifer Johnson 43, 101, 169

Paul Rhymer 130, 184

Shawn Cameron 31, 73, 155

Greg Kelsey 102, 170

Gary Lynn Roberts 37, 184

Caroline Korbell Carrington 74, 156

Brenda Kingery 44, 103, 170

Alfredo Rodriguez 16, 131, 186

William Carrington 75, 156

Mark Kohler 62, 104, 171

Julia Rogers 132, 185

G. Russell Case 76, 157

Joe Kronenberg 36, 105, 171

Gladys Roldán-de-Moras 133, 186

Cliff Cavin 77, 157

Dave LaMure, Jr 106, 172

Stefan Savides 134, 186

Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey 45, 78, 158

Bruce K. Lawes 48, 107, 172

Billy Schenck 4, 135, 187

Bruce Cheever 42, 79, 158

Z.S. Liang 108, 173

Jason Scull 17, 136, 187

John Coleman 14, 80, 159

Jeremy Lipking 18, 109, 173

Kelly Singleton 60, 137, 188

Nicholas Coleman 46, 81, 159

Huihan Liu 110, 174

Adam Smith 138, 188

Todd Connor 20, 50, 82, 160

Jan Mapes 53, 111, 174

Ezra Tucker 139, 189

Brent Cotton 51, 83, 160

Bonnie Marris 58, 112, 175

Echo Ukrainetz 30, 140, 189

Glenn Dean 84, 161

Walter Matia 34, 113, 175

Ron Ukrainetz 55, 141, 190

John DeMott 85, 161

Curt Mattson 114, 176

Kent Ullberg 142, 190

Mick Doellinger 86, 162

Kenny McKenna 49, 115, 176

Michael Ome Untiedt 39, 143, 191

Mikel Donahue 87, 162

Mark McKenna 116, 177

Randy Van Beek 52, 144, 191

C. Michael Dudash 47, 88, 163

Krystii Melaine 117, 177

Dustin Van Wechel 145, 192

Barry Eisenach 89, 163

James Morgan 118, 178

Jim Vogel 146, 192

Teresa Elliott 90, 164

Brenda Murphy 61, 119, 178

Morgan Weistling 147, 193

Luke Frazier 91, 164

Ed Natiya 120, 179

Kim Wiggins 54, 193

David Griffin 92, 165

Chris Navarro 121, 179

Jeremy Winborg 41, 148, 194

Brian Grimm 35, 93, 165

Bill Nebeker 122, 180

Xiang Zhang 149, 194

Enrique Guerra 22, 94, 166

Ralph Oberg 123, 180

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2024 RULES OF SALE ABSENTEE BID FORM Bidders may complete confidential absentee bid orders for both the Live Auction Sale and the Luck of the Draw Sale. The Briscoe Western Art Museum will execute absentee bids on behalf of the absentee bidder during both sales. The Museum will not be responsible for any errors, omissions, or failure to execute Live Auction bids or intent to purchase orders. Please read all terms and conditions before signing. BIDDING AUTHORITY By participating in the Night of Artists Exhibition and Sale, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions in the 2024 Rules of Sale. 1.

Briscoe Western Art Museum agrees to act as an agent of the absentee bidder, and as such, it owes duties of trust, loyalty, confidentiality, accounting, and disclosure to the absentee bidder.

The Briscoe is representing the absentee bidder on a limited basis as the absentee bidder's agent for absentee bids to best promote the absentee bidder's interests in the sale

The Briscoe reserves the right at its sole discretion to not bid for any of the following reasons: (a) if the order is not clear; (b) if the order does not arrive in sufficient time; (c) if the credit of the purchaser is not established; or (d) any other reason.

The Absentee bidder cannot submit an absentee bid and place an in person bid, if the Briscoe is notified of this, the bids will be disqualified.

Absentee and phone bids are executed in competition with other bids, and as a result, it is very possible due to variations in bidding patterns that a lot may be won by another bidder for the same amount for which an absentee bid is authorized.

Due to an anticipated high call volume, phone bids are entered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Live Auction Absentee bids must be a minimum of 60% of the low estimate. Otherwise, we recommend bidding in person. All absentee bids must state the highest bid price the bidder is willing to pay. In the event identical absentee bids are submitted, the first bid received will have the first right of purchase.

Live Auction phone bids must be a minimum of 75% of the low estimate. Otherwise, we recommend bidding in person or by absentee. A museum representative will contact absentee telephone bidders via telephone immediately prior to the sale of each lot the bidder wishes to bid on and will then bid live as a proxy for the telephone bidder during the Live Auction Sale. In the event identical phone bids are submitted, the first bid recognized by the auctioneer will have the first right of purchase

The museum will confirm receipt of your bid form prior to the auction. If you submit a form but do not receive confirmation of receipt within 24 hours, please contact the Night of Artists Collectors Concierge. After the auction, only successful bidders will be notified.

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All Bidders must complete an Absentee Bid Form and the museum must receive the form before noon (12:00 p.m.) on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Absentee bids submitted indicate a guarantee to purchase.

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