2021 CFD Western Art Show & Sale Buyer's Guide

This is the West.

Guide to Artists Talissa Abeyta

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Laurie Lee

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Carol Swinney

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Michael Albrechtsen

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Linda Lillegraven

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Curt Theobald

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Brandon Bailey

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Tom Lockhart

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D. Michael Thomas

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Guadalupe Barajas

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Cindy Long

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Don Weller

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Phil Beck

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Jerry Markham

39

Carrie Wild

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Mike Beeman

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Andy Mast

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Matt Wolf

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Susan Bell

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Abigail McBride

41

Sarah Woods

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Julie Bender

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Robert McFarland

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Teal Blake

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David Mensing

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Jeremy Bradshaw

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Audrie Mergelman

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Julie Kramer Cole

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James Moore

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Robyn Cook

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Chris Navarro

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Barbara Summers Edwards

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E.Denney Neville

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Will Ersland

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Julie Nighswonger

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Lisa Gordon

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Joel Ostlind

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Lindsey Bittner Graham

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Mary Lou Pape

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Howard Halbert

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Pat Pauley

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Ann Hanson

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Dustin Payne

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Stephanie Hartshorn

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Jan Perkins

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Gary Huber

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Reneé Piskorski

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Susie Hyer

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Marlin Rotach

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Colt Idol

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Georgia Rowswell

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Jennifer Johnson

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Trish Stevenson

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Joel Johnson

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Sabrina Stiles

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Robin Laws

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Gail Jones Sundell

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Indicates first time participating in the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Western Art Show & Sale

A letter from the Governor

Dear Friends, Jennie and I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the 41st annual Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Western Art Show & Sale. For over four decades, this sale has served as the kickoff for CFD, allowing visitors to experience the heritage of the American West as seen through the eyes of a group of dedicated and talented artists. Their work in a variety of mediums captures their passion for the Western way of life, and their creativity is to be commended. We extend our thanks to these artists for sharing their interpretations.

This year is especially exciting as the CFD Western Art Show & Sale is back, in-person. Keep in mind that a portion of the proceeds support the Museum’s exhibits, collections, and educational programs. We would also like to thank the volunteers that make Cheyenne Frontier Days and the CFD Western Art Show & Sale the worldclass events they have become. Neither would be successful without them.

We appreciate your support of the CFD Western Art Show & Sale. Your participation is key to the continued success of this valuable tradition.

Sincerely,

Governor Mark Gordon

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A letter from the Art Show Chair Dear Honored Guests, It is my very great pleasure to welcome you to the Cheyenne Frontier Days 125th anniversary celebration with our signature kickoff event, Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum’s Western Art Show & Sale. Here you will find the best art the nation has to offer with over 200 new paintings and sculptures by 57 of today’s leading Western artists.

After a year of challenges, the art show committee and its volunteers are glad to be back hosting this show in person. I am genuinely grateful for all of their dedication and perseverance throughout these trying times in bringing you this event. Every year I am reminded of the amazing talent artists have in order to capture the beauty of the American West, which is like no other place on earth—from its stunning natural landscapes to its incredible encounters with wildlife. The artists within these pages do not disappoint and their work is reflective of the West’s rich traditions and our shared heritage. We are extremely humbled to present this work to you at our show. We hope you will appreciate them as much as we do.

Most of all, thank you for your continued support. You are making a difference in the livelihoods of artists and benefitting the Museum. Your purchase at this show directly impacts the Museum’s ability to continue preserving the essence of Western culture that is the legacy of Cheyenne Frontier Days™.

Karmen Rossi, Art Show Chair

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Staff, Board of Directors, and Volunteers CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS™ OLD WEST MUSEUM STAFF

CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS™ GENERAL COMMITTEE

Morgan Marks, Executive Director

Tom Hirsig, Chief Executive Officer

Mike Kassel, Associate Director/Curator

Jimmy Dean Siler, General Chairman

Brian Briggs, Curator of Exhibits

Mike Smith, Public Relations

Jean Krause, Education Coordinator

Bob Mathews, Indians

Curtis Olson, Registrar

Buck Reisner, Security

Lonnie Reese, Campaign & Development Manager

John Svoboda, Tickets

Kiel VanHorn, Facilities/Preparator

Brad Westby, Concessions

Lori Rippinger, Executive Assistant/Bookkeeper

Chad Mathews, Rodeo

Taylor Stoetzel, Marketing Coordinator

Colonel Brian Rico, Military

Amanda Byzewski, Art Show and Events Coordinator

Ruthanne Hubbard, Parades

Janet Wampler, Volunteer Coordinator

Randy Kraft, Contract Acts Wally Reiman, Grounds

CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS™

CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS™ ART SHOW COMMITTEE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Karmen Rossi, Art Show Chair

Fred Emerich, President Dean Dexter, Vice President

Mike Smith, CFD Public Relations Chairman

Harvey Deselms, Secretary

Brianna Best

Scott Meier, Treasurer

Kathryn Boswell

Kay Lynn Bestol, Past President

Eric Davis Harvey Deselms Jodi Weppner

MEMBERS AT LARGE

Linda Weppner

Andrea Allen Jean Cochran

Megan Fox

Will Edwards

Scott Fox Bobby Rolston

William Hill

Kris Rude

Ruthanne Hubbard

Jean Cochran

Christine Kronz Terry Ruiz Kristy Van Kirk Kim Withers

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Preserving the Legacy of the American West

Founded in 1978, the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate a rich, educational space for the diverse, international community served by, and rooted in, the American Western legacy of Cheyenne Frontier Days™. Today, the Museum is a premier historic and cultural resource enjoyed by visitors from across the world.

In 1978, a group of volunteers established the Museum with the goal to preserve the historic carriage collection used in the annual Frontier Days parades. Today, with a collection of over 160 carriages, the Museum boasts one of the largest carriage collections in the United States. The Museum now houses a collection of over 149,000 artifacts relating to Cheyenne and Cheyenne Frontier Days™. A truly volunteer-oriented organization, the Museum recognizes that CFD volunteers make the history the Museum preserves.

This family-friendly institution has interactive elements in the galleries so everyone can explore the history and stories of those who helped make it happen. From the interactive Children’s Gallery to permanent art and artifacts in the Museum collection, the Museum brings the past to life and invites visitors to immerse themselves in the thrilling history of the American West.

Since 1981, the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Western Art Show & Sale has raised nearly $3 million for the Museum. Each year, artists nationwide are invited to portray the past, present, and future of the Western legacy through their art.

The CFD Western Art Show & Sale established a program forty years ago for generous patrons to purchase art to donate to the Museum’s Permanent Western Art Collection. The Museum Purchase Program continues to aid in the Museum’s efforts to cultivate the and preserve the story of our Western way of life.

Now more than ever, the Museum is committed to providing the best possible CFD Western Art Show & Sale experience to our patrons, artists, and guests. The Museum Board, staff, and volunteers are thankful for all those who have supported this institution over the past four decades. It is truly something to celebrate.

Let’s Go! Let’s Show!

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Collection Art & Benefactors

In an effort to build a quality Western art collection, the CFD Western Art Show & Sale Committee established a Museum Purchase Program in conjunction with the Show. Businesses and individuals select art from the Show to donate to the Museum’s permanent collection. The donations listed below are in the Museum’s permanent collection and are featured annually. On the occasion of the 41st celebration of Western heritage, we are grateful for the strong commitment to preserving Western art and look forward to building our collection for decades to come!

1 9 8 1 Some Days, Oil, by Robert Abbett, donated by First Wyoming Banks

1 9 9 3 Rain Swollen, Oil, by Bill Anton, donated by Joan and Charles Micale

1 9 8 2 The Sippin’ Jug, Bronze, by Bill Nebeker, donated

by Bryan, Bryan, and Black

1 9 9 4 Roundup Chuck Time, Mixed Media, by Bob Moline, donated by Ed and Mary Weppner

1 9 8 3 Belly Deep in Spring, Watercolor, by Roy Kerswill, donated by Bryan, Bryan, and Black

1 9 9 5 Little Boys Dream the Biggest Dream, Oil, by Tim Cox, donated by Will and Judy Kallal

1 9 8 4 Buffalo Ponies, Oil, by Ted Long, donated by A.G. Andrikopoulos in memory of C.L. Scribner

1 9 9 6 Along Crow Creek, Oil, by Wayne Baize, donated by the John Morris family

1 9 8 5 Feedin’ Time, Oil, by Roy Grinnell, donated by Unicover Corporation, James A. Helzer, President

1 9 9 6 Cheyenne Lady, Bronze, by Ted Long, donated by the Hirsig family

1 9 8 6 Home in Wyoming, Watercolor, by James Boren, donated by Morris and Judy Perkins

1 9 9 7 Here Comes the Sun, Oil, by Tim Cox, donated by the Bill and Toni Thomson family

1 9 8 7 Wyoming Sunset, Oil, by Dan Bodelson, donated by the Tyrrell family in memory of Ace Tyrrell

1 9 9 8 The Pocket Knife, Watercolor, by William Matthews, donated by the John and Mary Ostlund family

1 9 8 8 Nambe Kiva, Oil, by Joni Falk, donated by Karl and Joanne Halladay

1 9 9 9 The Raider, Bronze, by Dan Garrett, donated by “The High Rollers”

1 9 8 9 On the Way Home, Oil, by Tim Cox, donated by the Powers family in memory of James F. Powers

2 0 0 0 Their Honeymoon, Bronze, by Herb Mignery, donated by Barbara Murray in memory of Ned Murray

1 9 9 0 Pond Near Pacific Creek, Watercolor, by Roy Kerswill, donated by the Bevinetto and Jack Ferguson families

2 0 0 0 The Wonder of Life, Alabaster, by Gail Jones Sundell, donated by the Murray family 2 0 0 1 Duet, Bronze, by Dan Ostermiller; People of the Prairie and Good Medicine, Bronzes, by Dan Garrett, donated by Will and Judy Kallal in memory of J.D. Vandewark

1 9 9 1 Happy Hour, Oil, by Steve Devenyns, donated by Beth, Pete, John, Wann, and Niffy McNiff 1 9 9 2 Dancing to a Thunderbird Song, Alabaster, by Oreland Joe, donated by Bette, Tim, Rick, and Kent Rutledge

2 0 0 2 Harvest Dreams, Bronze, by George Lundeen, donated by the Vandewark family

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2 0 0 3 Pueblo Girl, Manzanita wood, by Bob Boomer and Ganado Red Pattern, Navajo textile cir. 1920s, donated in memory of Jack Ferguson

2 0 1 5 Cowboy Nightmare, Bronze, by Guadalupe Barajas, donated by Chloe and Pete Illoway 2 0 1 6 Wild Strawberries, Bronze, by D. Michael Thomas, donated by Barbara Dilts, in celebration of Cowgirl Spirit

2 0 0 4 Canyon Bound, Oil, by Dennis Schmidt, donated by Shirley Flynn and family in memory of Lloyd Flynn

2 0 1 6 Chasing Down Strays, Oil, by Brandon Bailey, donated by Drs. Robert Prentice and Sandra Surbrugg

2 0 0 5 Determination, Gouache, by Chris Owen, donated

by Jim and Peggy Hearne and family in honor of Kenny Hearne 2 0 0 6 The New Recruit, Watercolor, by John Fawcett, donated by Betsy Gusea and family in honor of Jim Gusea

2 0 1 7 Windswept Ridge (West of Laramie), Watercolor, by Marlin Rotach, donated by Bobby Born, Chip and Mary Campbell in honor of Liz Escobedo and in memory of Richard Escobedo

2 0 0 7 Out of the Clouds, Bronze, by D. Michael Thomas, donated by Marian Rochelle

2 0 1 8 Buddies, Bronze, by Robin Laws, donated by Sue Miller in honor of Alice Reese

2 0 0 8 Cowboy School, Oil, by Phil Beck, donated by Tyke Domenico and the Domenico family “in memory of the flying cowboy in our lives”

2 0 1 9 Little Red Man, Graphite, by Howard Halbert, donated by Larry and Kim Sutherland 2 0 1 9 Big Sky Country, Oil, by Carol Swinney, donated by the Buckeye Ranch in honor of Bud Racicky's induction in the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Hall of Fame

2 0 0 9 In the Wings, Oil, by Steve Devenyns, donated by Annette, Dean, Ian, and Morgan Temte; Lisa, Scott, Erin, and Sharon Laird; Sharon and Jim Wilkinson in memory of Thomas J. Powers and Peggy Powers Wallace and in honor of Edward A. Wallace.

2020 Collection Addition

2 0 0 9 Gettin’ an Earful, Bronze, by D. M. Thomas, donated

by Marian Rochelle 2 0 1 0 On Deck, Bronze, by D. Michael Thomas, donated by T.V. “Tommy” and April Jones, Cotton Dan and Kris Jones in memory of Codi Lee, daughter and sister 2 0 1 1 Standing Bovation, Oil, by Phil Beck, donated by Charles A. Micale Foundation in support of the arts, heritage of the West, and historic values 2 0 1 2 Thunderbeasts, Oil, by Reneé Piskorski, donated by Frank and Louise Cole, Kate and Ted Tietjen, Kristina and Teddy, Ylani and Frank Cole in memory of George and Mary Cole 2 0 1 3 The Wonder Of It All, Bronze, by Bill Nebeker, donated by Dale and Alisa Von Krosigk in memory of the Von Krosigk family

American Anthem, Watercolor, by Marlin Rotach, donated by Kay and Jerry Jessen and family, honoring past, present, and future CFD volunteers

2 0 1 4 Family Gathering, Oil, by Gerry Metz, donated by Marcy Helser in memory of Marvin and Laurene Helser and in honor of Bill Dubois

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Rules of Engagement JUMP THE GUN Opening Night Attendees and Proxy Buyers may purchase artwork prior to the first draw for a premium price (regular price + 25%) starting at 6 pm MDT on July 22, 2021. This is a popular event for those buyers who cannot live without a piece of artwork. Simply ask the salesperson for the corresponding commemorative 125th CFD rosette and take it to the cashier. Jump the Gun buyers receive an additional tax deduction on top of the standard 35% rate.

Please note that all artwork is sold on a first come, first served basis.

THE DRAW Opening Night Attendees and Proxy Buyers may enter their name into the drawing for artwork of their choice. Simply ask the salesperson to help you fill out the intent to purchase slip and put it into the drawing box next to the corresponding piece of art.

Winners are drawn at 7:00 PM MDT and the intent to purchase slips will be labeled in the order it was drawn. The slip drawn first has first right of refusal to purchase the artwork up until 7:20pm when the second slip drawn can then claim the piece. Winners should ask the salesperson for the official artwork title sticker to place on their intent to purchase slip. The slip can then be taken to the cashier where a proof of purchase receipt will be issued. This is required to pick up your art.

PROXY BUY Buyers who are unable to attend the Opening Reception in person may purchase through either Jump the Gun and/or the Draw via their Proxy. In order to Proxy Buy, you must submit a Proxy Application to the Museum Offices by July 22, 2021 by 12:00 PM MDT. There is a $120 non-refundable Proxy Application Fee. Contact the Art Show Coordinator at (307) 778-7289 for the Proxy Application.

PUBLIC BUY Starting at 9:00 AM MDT on July 23, the general public may purchase artwork from cfdartshow.com or by visiting the Museum during normal operating hours. Each purchase made is 35% tax-deductible. Public Buy will end August 15 at 5:00 PM MDT.

COMMISSION Buyers may purchase commissions from artists in the show by contacting the Art Show Coordinator at (307) 778-7289. The Museum will act as a mediator between the Artist and Buyer. All commission purchases will be eligible for a 35% tax deduction.

HOW TO PICK UP ART Purchased art may be picked up August 17—20 from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM in the Art Show Office; please bring your proof of purchase slip.

If artwork is to be shipped, buyers must call the Art Show Office at (307) 778-7289 to make arrangements with the Art Show Coordinator.

Buyers are responsible for shipping charges. Art shipment will begin August 23.

The CFD Western Art Show & Sale will run July 23—August 15. Current Museum hours are daily from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Please check oldwestmuseum.org for any changes to hours of operations. Unvaccinated visitors should plan to wear a mask during their visit.

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Artists

Talissa Abeyta

Ah-gwy Acrylic on antique ledger paper | 18 x 24 $3,000

Talissa Abeyta is a Native American contemporary artist, sixth-generation descendant of both Chief Washakie [Eastern Shoshone] and Wovoka [Paiute].

Talissa was raised on the Wind River Indian Reservation, Wyoming.

“Inspired by my heritage and culture, I feel blessed to have this present-day experience of being a Native American woman. Art allows me to speak my voice and the freedom to express my thoughts and emotions in a modern approach, without restraint. How do I feel about my art? I strive to represent the love I have for my heritage and people. My creations

Tukudeka Acrylic on antique ledger paper | 24 x 18 $3,000

depict Native Americans in beauty, grace, resilience, and strength. It is my hope to

‘In Honor of Our Ancestors’ Series Acrylic on antique ledger paper | 20 x 24 $3,000

make obvious both our humanity and divinity. I aspire to reconcile, heal and enlighten through my artwork.”

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Sosiri Newé Acrylic on antique ledger paper | 16 x 21 $3,000

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Michael Albrechtsen

Emotions of Light Oil on canvas | 42 x 42 $9,700

I grew up camping in the Rocky Mountains of Utah and developed a great love for the outdoors. I now live in Kansas and have found that I love the beauty of the plains as well. I’m always in awe of God’s creations, and try to convey my emotions and passion for the places I paint. I have sold paintings around the globe and have been fortunate enough to win awards such as The Arts for the Parks, Oil Painters of

Curtain Call Oil on board | 12 x 12 $900

America, and others.

However, I feel my greatest

On a Cool Day Oil on canvas | 16 x 18 $1,900

accomplishment has been painting large murals for Mormon Temples; this has always been a goal of mine and has been an extreme blessing to my family.

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The Start of the Finale Oil on canvas | 24 x 30 $3,700

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Brandon Bailey

Wolf’s Report Oil | 12 x 12 $1,400

Growing up in Wyoming, it’s only fitting that rodeo, the Western lifestyle, and wildlife found their way into my work. I have an intense interest in wildlife from all over and have been invited to Africa and New Zealand to research

Frontiersman Oil | 18 x 13 $1,700

various species. Thus, that fauna and flora have become important subjects in my work. My research also found me riding bulls competitively for the Laramie County Community College rodeo team.

My goal is to portray my subjects in a way that transcends a mere representation and takes on a life of its own. Energetic brushwork and color harmony allow the viewer to fill in the gaps. It’s what I leave out that tends to be the most important part of the painting.

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Bareback Jack, Chris LeDoux Oil | 16 x 20 $2,200

Bellin and a Bawlin Oil | 24 x 42 $6,500

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Guadalupe Barajas

Reflections Bronze | 36 x 10 x 14 $4,650

Guadalupe Barajas, a native of Wyoming, received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in three-dimensional design from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Retiring from teaching in 1994, Barajas returned to Wyoming and committed himself full-time as a bronze sculptor. Early in his career, Barajas focused primarily on wildlife as his subject matter. Today, he has expanded his range of interest in telling life stories of his Native American heritage through

Ram Study Bronze | 12 x 6 x 6 $1,300

sculpture.

His most prestigious commission is Open Season (a 13’ monument of three mule deer in flight) installed in front of the

Legacy Bronze | 11 x 4 x 4 $850

Governor’s Residence in Cheyenne.

He was selected “Artist of the Year” by the National Bison Association, and won First Place Gold from the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep, and “Best of Show” two years in a row at the Western Spirit Art Show.

Guadalupe’s bronzes are showcased in his own gallery, the Grey Wolf Gallery, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The gallery is open by appointment.

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Easy Pickin’s Bronze | 11 x 12 x 6 $2,450

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Phil Beck

Moonlit Serenade Oil | 30 x 24 $7,000

I arrived in Arizona in 1980 after leaving my career as an illustrator in Chicago. As a figurative artist, I have always had a love for animals and they appear in most of my paintings. As a painterly painter my predominant medium is oil, working with a limited palette. I have been an instructor and lecturer for over twenty-two years.

I have been honored with the highest awards presented in several museum shows: Best in Show, Gold Medal, Artists’ Choice, People’s Choice, and receiving the Museum Purchase and Limited Print here at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum. I’ve also been featured in several art publications. I continue to pursue my

Loves Whisper Oil | 14 x 11 $2,400

passion, counting my blessings every day.

Back at Ya Oil | 8 x10 $1,700

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Not Too Sure Oil | 12 x 9 $1,900

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Mike Beeman

Overflow Pastel | 16 x 20 $1,950

Mike Beeman of Cheyenne, Wyoming, is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America, Oil Painters of America, American Impressionist Society, and a Master Circle artist in the International Association of Pastel Societies. He enjoys painting a variety of subject matter both on location and in the studio. Mike also enjoys teaching and has done several workshops and demos throughout the country. His artwork has been in numerous juried art shows and publications.

Red Reflections Oil | 9 x 12 $975

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Terracotta Oil | 9 x 12 $975

Random Blooms Pastel | 12 x 16 $1,550

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Susan Bell

High Plains Oil | 24 x 36 $3,800

Susan Bell is a painter of contemporary western art, known for her impressionistic landscapes, wildlife and livestock. A Colorado native and horsewoman, she grew up recording the changing face of the west, its land, and animals through art.

Capriccio Oil | 24 x 24 $2,800

Her work has exhibited throughout the West, including Denver University Hirschfield Gallery, the Denver Art Museum, and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

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Soaking Up the Sun Oil and Gold Leaf | 18 x 24 $2,200

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Long Shadows Oil | 12 x 24 $1,800

Julie Bender Traveling the west and all its diverse array of landscapes and animals gives

Reflections Pyrography, coffee, and acrylic on paper | 18 x 12 $2,250

me immense inspiration for my art. The high country, prairies, ranches and national parks lend witness to hundreds of animal species to gather dramatic reference for my art. Witnessing rare moments when subjects display a particular behavior or scene compels me to express that story through my medium. Pyrography, the art of “Painting with heat” involves both accidental and calculated risks.

Discovering innovative ways to express my artistic vision is my greatest challenge and reward. My career includes international sales, museum acquisitions, top gallery representation, teaching, publication features, multiple juried shows and artist society awards.

Autumn Rut Pyrography and acrylic on paper | 22 x 18 $3,300

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Method to the Madness Pyrography and acrylic on paper | 9 x 22 $2,800

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Teal Blake Teal Blake was born in 1978 and grew up in Montana, on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains, surrounded by ranching country.

Growing up in his father’s studio looking at C.M. Russell paintings and reading Will James books

Blue Burro Watercolor | 24 x 32 $2,250

inspired him to pick up a pencil and start capturing his own visions of cowboys and the American West.

Teal has been painting professionally since 2005; he was predestined to become a Western artist. Teal has always liked to show what makes the traditional West: cowboys not always clean-shaven, shirts not always creased, and their horses’ manes not always long.

Teal’s love for the tradition of ranching and cowboying is unparalleled. Up before dawn gathering the cavvy, camping out on the wagon for weeks on end, and playing cards with the crew during a rainstorm. Blake’s portrayal of ranch life and the handful of people keeping it alive is an authentic one. No models, no costumes, simply being fortunate enough to

Whipped Cream Watercolor on 1899 ledger | 16 x 18 $1,200

work and ride alongside his friends and muses; he is able to capture his material and inspiration first-hand.

Teal and his son Luca currently reside in Fort Worth, TX.

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Jeremy Bradshaw

Winter Blues Sculpture | 10 x 7 x 5 $4,500

As an internationally recognized falconer, Jeremy has gained an intimate understanding of animal relationships in the wild through countless hours spent in the field in addition to his daily interactions with his wild falcons at home.

Jeremy is a Signature Member of the Society of Animal Artists and was awarded the 2021 Marilyn Newmark Memorial Grant by

Rocky Mountain Dandy Sculpture | 20 x 8 x 19 $6,500

the National Sculpture Society. His work is represented by Manitou Galleries in Santa Fe, Gallery Wild in Jackson Hole, and Dick Idol Signature Gallery in Whitefish. Several of his sculptures have been juried into the Birds in Art Exhibition at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, and multiple Society of Animal Artists and National Sculpture Society exhibitions.

Round Robins Sculpture | 14 x 7 x 9 $4,500

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Badlands Brawler Sculpture | 19 x 8 x 11 $6,500

Julie Kramer Cole

Raising a pencil as a child to create on

Time Eternal Pastel | 24 x 20 $1,850

paper a tangible form to see her imagination, art has been a way of life for Julie. After majoring in art at Colorado State University and graduating from the Colorado Institute of Art, where in later years she was inducted into their Hall of Fame, Julie became a leading freelance fashion illustrator in Denver. Then, as fashion art diminished and the camera took over, fine art became her priority and she soon was engrossed in the depiction of the American West. A never ceasing growth process began as she portrayed her interpretation of the west

Pool Party Pastel | 21 x 26 $1,550

and its people, both past and present, in a realistic and enduring manner.

Julie and her husband Mark published her work that sold in over 500 USA galleries for 35 years. Within this time of consistently winning awards, the latest being the 2019 Featured Artist at Wyoming Cares, Julie's art has been on the covers/articles of over 45 national magazines. She became the first woman to have an unprecedented three limited edition prints placed in USArt Magazine's "Top 25 prints of the Year" and also to be one of two women artists on their "Five Favorite Artists" cover.

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Troublesome Pastel | 29 x 20 $2,150

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Robyn Cook

First Sign of Spring Pencil | 11 x 14 $1,800

Growing up in Missouri on a small farm in Ozark, I was always outside riding my horses. If I wasn’t riding, I was drawing.

I used to spend hours looking through books and magazines and always admiring other artists’ work. I knew that one day I wanted to be an artist.

Being self taught has made it a rather long and challenging experience, more than I would’ve imagined and I still have a lot to learn. That challenge is what keeps me trying harder every time I start a new drawing. I want to find a way to do a better job than I did on the last.

Although I have always been known for

The Runaway Pencil | 11.5 x 18 $3,500

drawing horses, a few years ago, I started drawing PBR bulls and that has been a very interesting experience. Trying to capture

American Gangster Pencil | 10.4 x 15 $1,700

their personalities and attitude has been so much fun. Plus I like to add a little humor to their portraits when I can. I want to make people smile when they see my drawings.

I recently won Best in Drawing at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum's Western Spirit Show for my drawing of PBR bull, Cochise titled, “We Need to Talk”.

Most of all, I have met some wonderful people and made many new friends along this career. That has been more rewarding than anything else.

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A Mother’s Love Pencil | 13 x 18 $3,800

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Barbara Summers Edwards

Moving to Water Oil | 15 x 30 $3,300

Born and raised in Southeastern Idaho, Barbara is a fifth generation native of the American West. Trained as an illustrator and working freelance, Barbara evolved as a fine art oil and watercolor painter.

Commonly portraying figurative imageries, her painterly, realistic paintings have received numerous honors and been published in Art of the West, Southwest Art, Wildlife Art, and U.S.

She Wore Blue Velvet Oil | 18 x 24 $2,800

Art Magazines.

Barbara shows in International, National and Local Juried and Invitational Shows.

She is a Signature Member of Oil Painters of America(OPA), American Women Artists(AWA), American Plains

Adjustments Oil | 22 x 28 $3,300

Artists(APA) and Association of Covenant Artists(ACA). She is also an Associate of the Women Artists of the West(WAOW).

Four galleries from Texas to Utah represent Barbara including Mountain Trails Gallery, Jackson, Wyoming.

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Gifts of the Creator Oil | 30 x 20 $3,500

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Will Ersland

Spooked!

Acrylic | 45 x 34 $8,640

The great constant in Will Ersland’s art is the horse. From Western art to sporting art, and from rodeo to polo. This is is second showing at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Western Art Show & Sale.

Will’s been featured for fifteen years in the CFD Old West Museum’s Western Spirit Art Show, winning Best in Show in 2018, (also Mavericks’ choice for the 2019 Summer Show), Best Acrylic in 2016 and 2012. Ersland won Best of the West Blue Ribbon and a Best of the Wild Horse 2nd

The Early Days of Airmail Acrylic | 45 x 20 $7,000

place Ribbon in the Rock Springs Wild Horse Art Show in 2011. Featured frequently in The American Academy of Equine Art, he won “The Sporting Art Award” in 2019.

Ersland has shown at March in Montana,

Winter Thunder Acrylic | 35 x 25 $6,000

for eight years in The Mountain Oyster Art Show in Tucson, AZ, and the American Plains Artists Show in Texas.

Horse owner and avid rider, Ersland thinks training his big sport horse Ike makes him an informed equine artist.

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Bustin’ Out Acrylic | 33 x 39 $7,200

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Lisa Gordon

Circle of Friends Bronze | 16 x 18 x 10 $2,100

I was born and raised in Southern California. As a teen, I rode and trained my three horses. The pathos seen in my sculptures arose from the intrinsic love of caring for my horses. I lived within the precarious surroundings of the suburbs and witnessed one stable after another closing down due to the numerous tract home developments.

This gradual encroachment became the catalyst for my sculptures.

Dreaming of Horses Bronze | 4 x 11 x 5 $1,400

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I developed a passion for bronze casting. The innate relationship between the casting process and a love of horses is prevalent in my powerful, yet sensitive sculptures. I have had many public commissions throughout the West, most notably a 14’ version of Career Moves at Loveland, Colorado’s Sculpture in the Park.

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Pilates Series Bronze | 7 x 16 x 8 $2,100

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Lindsey Bittner Graham

Stampede Oil | 16 x 21 $2,000

Originally from Louisville, KY, I developed an early love for horses and a passion for drawing. However, my love for the West flourished when my family later moved to Colorado.

After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art from Colorado State University I went on to pursue an 18 year career as a fashion illustrator, but now, capturing horses in action is what excites me the most.

My intent and challenge as an oil painter today is to immerse the viewer into the atmosphere of my paintings through the use of loose, energetic, and impressionistic

Cavalry Heroes Oil | 33 x 40.5 $5,800

brushwork as I strive to capture a split second in time.

I am honored to have received prestigious awards from the Oil Painters of America, the American Impressionist Society, Women Artists of the West, and the American Academy of Equine Art .

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Silver Lining Oil | 24 x 20 $2,400

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Howard Halbert

Born and raised in North Central Texas, I grew up on a large ranching operation which kept me away from

Trusted Friends Graphite | 24.5 x 34.5 $4,200

my art for many years. A few years ago I picked up a pencil and began to draw again.

I chose Western because of my background and the medium of graphite because I love the challenge of only darks and lights to work with.

I have been in such shows as The Mountain Oyster Club, Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Western Art Show & Sale, and the Small Works Great Wonders where I won the Volunteer's Choice Award in 2016. My publications include Southwest Art Magazine and Cowboys & Indians May/June 2017 issue. My originals are represented by McLarry Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM.

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Tesoro II Graphite | 36 x 28 $5,200

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Ann Hanson

Hold On to Your Hat Oil | 12 x 9 $2,100

I want to capture the heart and soul of the West in my paintings. I love

Making Friends Oil | 20 x 16 $6,000

portraying the small snippets of time that look in to the heart and soul of my friends and neighbors, capturing the subtleties of day to day life. In my 30+ year career my work has been included in many top national Western art shows including Cowgirl Up at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum; Small Works, Great Wonders

Mara’s Magic Oil | 12 x 10 $2,400

at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum; American

True Blue Oil | 12 x 10 $2,400

Miniatures at Settlers West Gallery; and A Timeless Legacy at the Hockaday Museum.

Recent awards include the 2012 Cheyenne Frontier Days People’s Choice and People’s Choice at the 2014 Buffalo Bill Quick Draw. I’m privileged to have my work featured in the 2016 July/August issue of Art of the West Magazine and the March 2017 Southwest Art Magazine.

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Making Friends Oil | 20 x 16 $6,000

Stephanie Hartshorn

“I consider my paint as a sculptor might her clay. Each brush stroke takes on a form of its own and, in the end, creates textures that explore and express an object or scene. What I’m

Yellow Silo Oil on wood | 29 x 29 $3,750

tapping into is a dynamic experience of weaving an image together, of building it.”

Recognized for her strong architectural portraits of rural America, she has been featured in Santa Fean, Southwest Art, and Western Art Collector. A fifth generation Coloradan, her subjects fall into diverse camps. First, the West that she grew up around: an iconic landscape of barns, fields and crisscrossing power lines. Second, the West that grew up around Route 66.

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Red’s Bale Oil on wood | 20 x 38 $4,000

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Gary Huber I learned young to love the great outdoors. Dad took me camping and

Nearing the Source Pastel on archival panel | 22 x 26 $1,500

fishing. Mom took me painting as she set off across farm and field to capture her own masterful landscapes. There, at age five I made my first plein air "studies" and set a tentative foot upon the path to being an artist.

Along the way I’ve earned many Best of Shows, Wyoming's Governor’s Choice Award, and signature membership in prestigious painting groups. As a Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painter, summer finds me ‘flinging paint’ with the group in the Tetons.

Swan Song Pastel on archival panel | 20 x 24 $1,250

From ice-crusted peak to flowerspangled meadow, the entire American West calls me to paint it.

This colorful land is my insistent muse. I hope my work inspires a new generation to explore it, love it, and

Making Hay Pastel on archival panel | 22 x 26 $1,250

preserve it and to remind us all of the places we hold in our hearts.

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Road Less Traveled Pastel on archival panel | 19 x 19 $800

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Susie Hyer

Greensong Excavation Oil on paper | 32 x 45 $5,700

Attending art curriculums at Moravian College, The Baum School of Art, the University of West Florida, and the Art Students League of Denver, I continue to study and am always looking to expand my repertoire and abilities. I love the challenge of experimenting and pushing myself in new directions artistically, working from sketches, field studies, and photos in the studio.

Just as much however, I am blessed to be able to travel in order to study and paint directly from nature. The American southwest landscape and subject matter is a particular favorite.

Working as a professional artist since

Greensong Oil on canvas | 34 x 27.5 $3,700

1976, I have been extremely fortunate to have been the recipient of a

The Last to Leave Oil on Masonite | 27 x 27 $3,500

number of scholarships, grants, and awards, and was recently honored to become a signature member in both the Oil Painters of America and the American Impressionist Society.

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Prairie’s Edge Oil on paper | 30 x 40.5 $5,400

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Colt Idol Lifetime Montana resident Colt Idol has always been enamored with “The West”

Sacred Skies Oil on linen | 36 x 36 $7,800

and all that is represents. After an injuryplagued high school and collegiate basketball career Colt decided to pursue art full-time. With the guidance of his father, Dick Idol, renowned outdoor personality and artist, Colt was able to develop his abilities and advance his knowledge of art-he had undoubtedly found his passion.

Colt is now 29 years old and lives in Whitefish, MT with his wife Jennifer and their two year old son Weldon.

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Making Haste Oil on linen | 16 x 16 $1,900

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Jennifer Johnson

Jennifer received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Kansas in 1996. She was directed into the Graphic Design field and put down the canvas and paint for

Nymph Lake Lilies Oil on canvas | 24 x 16 $3,000

computers. After college, her first job was a graphic designer for a clothing company where she designed promotional materials, directed photoshoots, and designed catalogs. Her career took a different direction in 1999 when she quit her job and took a leap of faith to start her own faux painting business. To remain on the cutting edge of the faux painting market, Jennifer studied in Italy with a master faux finisher and muralist.

Jennifer’s work was featured in several Kansas City home and garden magazines.

The experience in Italy sparked her desire to paint landscapes.

Jennifer describes her painting style as a combination of realism and impressionism focusing on her love for wildlife and the National Parks. She has numerous awards including Best of Show, Artist Choice, and Jury's Choice along with

Trail Ridge Sunrise Oil on canvas | 24 x 16 $3,000

being featured in national art publications. Jennifer's most recent honor was induction into the Russell Skull Society of Artists with the C.M. Russell Museum.

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Joel Johnson

Girl from The Wind River Transparent watercolor | 28 x 29.5 $4,000

Joel is a native of Wyoming growing up in Sinclair and Rawlins. He has a B. A. degree in studio art from Westminster College and an MFA in painting from Utah State University. He taught several years at the high school and college level and has conducted workshops nationally and also in Italy. Watercolor is his chosen painting medium and he is a member of the National Watercolor Society, the Transparent Watercolor Society, and the Florida Watercolor Society.

He has exhibited nationally and is

The Clearing Transparent watercolor | 27 x 30.5 $3,200

currently included in the prestigious Prix de West show in Oklahoma City, this being his fourth year. This is his second year exhibiting at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum Western Art Show. He was also recognized with a one man show of his works at the Nicolaysen Art Museum in Casper, Wyoming in 1995 exhibiting over 30 paintings.

End of an Era Transparent watercolor | 27 x 30 $3,200

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Robin Laws

Hog Heaven Bronze | 25.5 x 28 x 24.5 $18,000

From my beginnings in a two-room Colorado ranchland schoolhouse, I have had a love affair with nature; this has remained constant throughout my life and art. In the early years of my career, James Mills, art editor for the Denver Post, described my work as “quietly striking.” Bonnie Gangelhoff of Southwest Art expounded on my “ability to capture both the humorous and sensitive sides of animals, freezing their relationships, movements, and

Out in the Cold Bronze | 6 x 8 x 4.5 $950

behaviors in bronze.”

I have sold and shown art in England, Italy, Russia, and across the United States. The inspiration for my work comes from my animals who live on my small ranch in Southeast Wyoming.

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Our Lady of Guadalupe Bronze | 30 x 14 x 14 $15,000

Chicken Box Bronze | 4.5 x 3 x 4.5 $1,500

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Laurie Lee

Riverside Dining Oil on board | 16 x 20 $3,800

Laurie J. Lee's interest in art began when she was very young. Having an artistic mother provided her with more opportunities to explore that interest and continue to develop what would become her passion and future career. Her subjects usually involve western themes that are, in part, obtained by helping with local cattle drives, attending brandings, and generally, just living life out west.

Laurie's work has been featured in many publications including Western Horseman, Art Talk, Equine Images, Inform Art, Art of the West, Western Art Collector, Rocky Mountain Rider (cover) and the cover of

Soup’s On! Oil on board | 12 x 16 $2,800

Southwest Art magazine. She has shown her work in several national art shows including the National Watercolor

Long Day in the Saddle Oil on board | 11 x 14 $2,100

Society's Art Exhibition in Los Angeles, the Charlie Russell Art Museum's Western Art Auction in Great Falls, Montana, the Montana Watercolor Society's show in Butte, the Mountain Oyster Club Art Show in Tucson, the National Wildlife Museum's Western Visions Show in Jackson, WY. and for several years has been showing in the Buffalo Bill Art Show in Cody, WY, the High Country Lookout Oil on board | 8 x 10 $1,100

Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Western Art Show & Sale in Cheyenne, WY, and the Cowgirl Up Art show in Wickenburg, AZ.

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Linda Lillegraven

End of a Summer Evening Oil on linen | 20 x 30 $5,700

Linda Lillegraven received her BA in art from San Diego State University in 1970, and a BS in zoology in 1972. She earned a Master’s degree in biology from the University of Utah in 1975. A summer Western Skies 10 Oil on linen | 12 x 12 $1,600

doing research in an isolated corner of Utah convinced her that she wanted more than anything to paint the great open landscapes of the West. Living in Laramie, Wyoming provides infinite opportunities to see and paint the high, open country she loves.

Her work is in numerous public and private collections around the West and beyond. She is represented by Ann Korologos Gallery in Basalt, Colorado, Deselms Fine Art in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Wild Horse Gallery in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Grazing in Sweet Clover Oil on linen panel | 14 x 18 $2,400

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Hay Fields, Saratoga Valley Oil on linen | 18 x 24 $4,100

Tom Lockhart Tom Lockhart is a Representational

Sunset Pools Yellowstone Oil | 20 x 30 $7,500

landscape artist, born and raised in the heart of San Luis Valley of Southern Colorado. He feels that solid drawing, correct values and colors, along with the atmospheric effects of light within the landscape are some of the keys to a

A Quiet Road Home Oil | 9 x 12 $1,400

visually stimulating and interesting image. Painting from life, (En-Plein-Air as often as possible), helps to reinforce these visual stimulants when it comes to painting the landscape.

Tom has worked as a professional artist for over 30 years. Several recent awards include: Top 100 Finalists in National Oil and Acrylic Painters, National Exhibition Showcase 2018, as well as the 2016 Online Exhibition & Merit Award Winner; Oil Painters of America Western Regional 2017, as well as Signature member in both NOAPS, OPA, and Colorado Watercolor Society; third place in the CWS

A Still Winter Evening Oil | 18 x 24 $4,950

Statewide Exhibition 2018; Best of Show in three Plein-Air Competitions in Colorado, 2011; the only artist awarded with the Silver Medal (Region III) in the National Arts for the Parks in 1994 and 2004; featured in Art of the West Magazine, Jul/Aug 2018, May/Jun1998, Southwest Art Magazine, February 2006, and American Artists Watercolor Magazines April 2000.

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A Break in the Weather Watercolor | 15 x 22 $2,200

Cindy Long My portraits of people of the American West are reflections of my admiration of

Grace and Grit Graphite | 9 x 12 $1,900

the people who work and live the Western life. Graphite and charcoal are the perfect mediums to capture the essence of each of these individuals, and depict an emotion or moment in time unique to each one.

My artwork has been featured in the major art magazines, and I participate

Portrait of a Buckaroo Charcoal | 10.5 x 13.5 $2,100

in a variety of museum and art shows throughout the West. I enjoy finding new subjects during my travels. I am represented by the Sorrel Sky Gallery.

I put my heart and soul into each of my drawings, to create a piece of art that captures the imagination of the viewer.

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Pride and Joy Graphite | 10 x 16 $1,900

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Jerry Markham

Westward Ho Oil | 10 x 12 $1,400

I enjoy painting a variety of subject matter ranging from landscapes, wildlife, figures to urban scenes and anything that captures my interest.

Painting for me is not so much about the subject, but rather what draws me to paint each piece and how it is expressed. I have been a full-time painter for over twelve years and currently live in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia with my wife Leah.

My work has been featured in Southwest Art Magazine, Western Art Collector, Western Art & Architecture, and International Artist. It can be found in galleries in North America including Astoria Fine Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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Winter Light Oil | 18 x 20 $2,900

Raven Blues Oil | 14 x 18 $2,200

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Andy Mast

Loyal Companions Graphite | 16 x 21 $4,600

Andy Mast was born in the year of 1991 and raised on a farm in rural southern Illinois within an Amish community. His faith, lifestyle, and upbringing directly influenced his artwork.

Andy has no formal training or art education. Exercising his “God-given” talent, he found his purpose to become an artist of hope. He desires to bring his

Seasoned Hands Graphite | 12 x 12 $3,500

viewers courage, peace and hope through his art. "I strive for a sense of harmony in my drawings by using light to express some form of spirituality or Godliness,” he says. "The horses, animals and figures I represent are personal reflections . . . symbolic of my emotions . . . in which I conscientiously create their postures, facial expressions and the light in their eyes.” andymastfineart.com

Partners Graphite | 9 x 12 $1,500

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Abigail McBride

Hidden Path Oil | 12 x 16 $1,200

Compelled to chronicle the life and world around her, Abigail McBride paints landscape, figure, and still life working interchangeably with brush and palette knife. She is part of a new breed of perceptual painters working from direct observation be it plein air or in the studio.

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Oil | 8 x 16 $950

A consummate Cape School colorist, the draftsmanship in her work is born of an academic interest in the portrait and figure. Though often free of overt narrative, her work is grounded in the present day as a contemporary interpretation of genre painting.

McBride is one of the founders of the MidAtlantic Plein Air Painters Association and the Paint Annapolis

Pattern Play Oil | 12 x 9 $875

Plein Air event. Her work can be seen in fine art galleries, institutions and museum exhibits.

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Light and Life Oil | 12 x 16 $1,200

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Robert McFarland

Rabbit Tracks Watercolor | 14.5 x 14.5 $2,300

My introduction to painting came in 1987 when my wife enrolled me in a beginning watercolor class for a birthday gift. This led me to painting seriously on my own studying the work of Philip Jamison, Andrew Wyeth and Thomas William Jones.

I am passionate about watercolor. The limitations it presents gives rise to its strengths if handled correctly. Its transparency breathes air and light into a painting. Its unpredictability can bring spirit. Its unforgiving nature brings a true emotional response.

Golden Meadow Watercolor | 10.5 x 16.5 $1,500

My recent exhibits include Small Works Great Wonders, National Cowboy Heritage Museum; Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Western Art Show; Zions Bank Art Invitational; Sears Museum Dixie Invitational; Coors Western Art Show; and Settlers West American Miniatures.

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Town Hall Shadows Watercolor | 10.5 x 10.5 $1,200

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David Mensing

I live in an historic home in Albion, Idaho with my wife and children. My paintings are featured in collections and exhibitions across the nation and around the globe. I grew up in Iowa and moved west as a young man, captivated by its raw beauty.

Accretive Oil on canvas | 40 x 30 $4,500

It is my ambition to know and share that beauty through my work. My architectural background contributes

Adula Oil on canvas | 20 x 10 $950

to each compelling design. Every painting is a statement—I select titles that reflect the character and spiritual basis of the work.

Numerous periodicals have highlighted my work with cover images and feature articles, including

Incel Oil on canvas | 18 x 24 $1,800

American Art Collector and Southwest Art. Recent national awards include Southwest Art's 'Award of Excellence' and Art and Soul: 'Best of Show.'

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In These Find Delight Oil on canvas | 30 x 40 $4,500

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Audrie Mergelman

A few years ago, I broke the first rule of buying a horse: Don’t buy a horse for its color. It proves to be sound advice.

Sorrel Solitude Oil | 22 x 28 $2,465

However, it is hard to resist when your connection to horses is aesthetic as much as it is utilitarian.

I do study his shape and his color as much as I struggle with everything else we try to do together. My connection with horses underlies my goal to portray horses realistically in anatomy, posture, and disposition; even though I

Top Hat in the Rain Oil | 16 x 20 $1,440

intentionally work with abstraction, loose brushwork, and vivid color.

Along with the CFD Western Art Show & Sale, I have recently exhibited at the “America’s Horse in Art Show” at the American Quarter Horse Museum, the Goodnight Barn Invitational Show, and the Mountain Oyster Art Show.

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Edges of Sleep Oil | 11 x 14 $885

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Trot of the Troublemaker Oil | 12 x 16 $960

James Moore

Crab Vessel Bronze | 3 x 3 x 3 $350

I have been working professionally in bronze for the last 18 years. I hold an M.Ed. in art education. My awardwinning work is in private and public collections across the United States, Mexico and Europe. I live in Eaton, Colorado.

I am represented by these fine art galleries: Edgewood Orchard Galleries, Fish Creek, Wisconsin; Karin Newby Gallery, Tubac, Arizona; McLarry Fine Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Trailside Gallery, Jackson, Wyoming; Smith Klein Gallery, Boulder, Colorado; Broadmoor Gallery, Colorado Springs, Colorado;

Vespers Bronze | 7 x 21 x 10 $3,995

and the Dick Idol Gallery, Whitefish, Montana.

I have been a long-time participant in the Loveland Sculpture in the Park, the Colorado Governor’s Art Show & Sale as well as other prominent art shows across the U.S.

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Otter Mirror Bronze | 10 x 2 diameter $700

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Chris Navarro

Mittens Bronze | 24 x 28 x 12 $5,000

National award-winning artist Chris Navarro from Casper, WY is owner of Navarro Gallery and Sculpture Garden in Sedona, AZ. Navarro has been sculpting professionally since 1986. He is best known for his large public sculptures, with over 34 monumental bronze sculptures placed throughout the country.

Recent monumental sculptures include a 16-foot-tall Bronze of the famous

Teton Tom Bronze | 9 x 14 x 5 $995

bucking horse Steamboat for the University of Wyoming and The Messenger for the historical Alamo Mission in San Antonio, TX. His work is included in 12 museum collections. He Catch of the Day Bronze | 12 x 17 x 7 $2,500

is the author of four books: Chasing the Wind, Embrace the Struggle, Dare to Dream Big, and Art of Rodeo. He was selected as the Honorary Artist for the 2015 Buffalo Bill Art Show in Cody, WY received the 2015 Wyoming Governor’s art award, and in 2018 the Distinguished Alumni Award from Casper College.

chrisnavarro.com Born a Buckaroo Bronze | 20 x 21 x 7 $4,800

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E. Denney Neville

A Quiet Evening By the Fire Oil | 7 x 9 $950

I have worked as an illustrator, cartoonist, and in the animation industry, as well as becoming an award-winning painter. I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with honors from the Art Center College of Design. I worked several years in California with the Hughes Aircraft illustration group, and later with

Filmation Animation Studio in Reseda,

Campfire & Evening Light Oil | 7 x 9 $850

CA. I also assisted Stan Lynde for six years producing the cartoon strip, Hipshot and Rick O’Shay after moving to Montana in 1970.

In 1976, I began spending more time painting landscapes. I was awarded Best of Show at the Russell Auction in 1982, and the Artist’s Choice Award at the Buffalo Bill Show in 1997 and 2005.

Shadows Into Night Oil | 8 x 10 $950

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Golden Hour of Sundown Oil | 8 x 10 $950

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Julie Nighswonger

As a young child I remember making the trip from our farm in Minnesota west to my uncle's Wyoming ranch. I was

Early Morning Meeting Oil | 24 x 30 $5,400

amazed at the vast expanse of the Wyoming sky, how fresh and crisp the air was. The beauty of the mountains touched my soul.

The summer of 1981 found me back in Wyoming working on a ranch in Jackson Hole. I still reside in Wyoming with my husband Steve. We live in the small town of Torrington in the southeastern part of the state.

I grew up in a rural setting connecting with my pets, our livestock, wildlife, and the people that surround me. This

Pasture Pals Oil | 18 x 18 $2,600

connection continues to be alive with the scenery, livestock and cowboy lifestyle inspiring me daily. My soul is nourished by all of the unique qualities the West has to offer.

Mountain Sunrise Oil | 12 x 12 $1,300

Painting is a language. My creative energies bring this language alive. My hope is to share the emotional response I have to my surroundings on canvas. I “speak” the language of painting every day. I enjoy working on outdoor studies or larger studio paintings.

Whether I am working in oil or graphite, my vision is to touch a place in the viewers world, in their life and just

Daily Devotions Oil | 9 x 12 $1,100

maybe in their heart.

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Joel Ostlind

A True Wyoming Home Watercolor | 6 x 9 $850

After working on ranches around the West I returned to where I was born, Wyoming, with my wife, Wendy, and our two kids. When our children needed to ride school buses we had to move closer to a town. I quit cowboying, we bought a place near Big Horn and I built a studio. With a home-made paint box

Four Out of Five Etching with watercolor | 8 x 6 $500

and a new etching press, I switched careers and became an artist.

For me, to hand paint this etching of working cowboys brings several of the good things in life together.

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Jean Jackets Etching with watercolor | 6 x 8 $500

Tight Lines Etching with watercolor | 5 x 8 $500

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Mary Lou Pape

Solitude Oil on board | 18 x 24 $2,800

Originally from Kansas, with special days spent on my grandparents’ farm, I have always had a love of nature and animals. Drawing horses was my favorite pastime as a child. Since moving to Colorado, painting North American wildlife and the Western way of life has become my passion.

I frequently travel to experience and photograph subjects in their natural surroundings. This first-hand

Mama’s Boy Oil on board | 12 x 12 $1,400

knowledge is invaluable, providing me with endless inspiration. I enjoy focusing on the details with a close-up view and dramatic light, telling a story about a moment in time.

I am grateful for the awards my work

The Long Winter Oil on canvas | 30 x 20 $4,200

has received, including Best in Show and People’s Choice awards and for my collectors throughout the US.

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In the Old Maple Tree Oil on board | 18 x 14 $2,200

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Pat Pauley

Prairie Duster—Bison Oil on board | 30 x 40 $9,500

I was born and raised on a farm in the Midwest and enjoy living the country lifestyle. My favorite subjects to paint are wildlife and Western themes. I strive to create works of art that transport the viewer to another place and time or trigger a treasured memory. My painting success has grown to national significance: I’ve had the honor of being

Down Time Oil on Board | 30 x 30 $7,400

Artist of the Year or Featured Artist for many of the national conservation groups such as Wild Sheep Foundation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, National Wild Turkey Federation, and Pheasants Forever. Print sales for these groups have generated over 4 million dollars for wildlife conservation.

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The Hunt is On—Fox Oil on board | 25 x 40 $7,900

Peaceful Paradise Oil on board | 22 x 30 $3,200

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Dustin Payne

Lakota Medicine Bronze | 13.5 x 22 x 12 $4,200

Growing up as a third-generation sculptor in his family, Dustin Payne began learning the trade at an early age. “I’ve always been drawn to the books and drawings of Will James and early 20th century American sculptors, studying the style of Charlie Russell, and becoming inspired and influenced by the great artists of that time.” Being raised to rope, ride, and work cattle, Dustin respects the strength and character of the old cowboys and ranchers and they create inspiration for him to carry on the spirit and tradition of their way of life.

Luck of the Draw Bronze | 8 x 4 x 3.5 $750

In 2017, Dustin was inducted into the renowned Cowboy Artists of America and plans to pay tribute to the timehonored organization’s values, moving forward in his career as one of their

High Plains Racer Bronze | 11 x 6.5 x 4 $1,250

newest members. His artwork can be found in fine art galleries across the country, as well as in the permanent collections of the Pearce Museum, the Raymond James Financial Art Collection, the Former Texas Rangers Heritage Center in Fredericksburg, Texas, and the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk in Pueblo, Colorado.

Leaving the High Country Bronze | 14 x 12 x 8 $4,200

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Jan Perkins

Solitude on Fish Creek, Wilson Wyoming Oil on linen | 42 x 47 $7,550

My major inspiration for painting is to capture the beauty of nature and all her colors, especially while on farms and with animals.

The Kid Can Ride Thunder!

Oil on board | 32 x 29 $4,850

I paint what I respond to emotionally and intuitively. The majority of my paintings are created with palette knife and brush in multiple layers of color, variety of textures, and moods. I often paint small color sketches from life then use my sketches to create a larger painting.

Major Exhibitions include: Oil Painters of America Western, The American Plains Artists, The American Impressionist Society National Exhibition, CFD Western Art Show & Sale, The American Academy of

Waterhole, Power River Basin, Wyoming Oil on board | 31 x 38 $5,300

Equine Artists, Small Works Great Wonders at The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma, and many exhibitions in Utah.

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An Afternoon in June Oil on board | 24 x 37 $4,850

Reneé Piskorski

The wild places and its many beautiful

Spring of Riches Oil | 26 x 38 $5,900

creatures have always been my inspiration. Living in Wyoming allows me to do what I love most—the opportunity to capture birds and animals in their natural surroundings in oil.

Although only afforded fleeting glimpses of my subjects, I work to capture a gesture, an expression, a movement, a moment in time.

I was honored to receive the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum Purchase Award in 2012. My painting

Vigilant Oil | 16 x 28 $1,500

Prairie Fire was chosen as the 2017 CFD Western Art Show & Sale limited edition print. I received the Roger Tory Peterson Award for Exceptional Artist for Outstanding Depictions of the Natural World in 2014, and was twice awarded Best of Show for the Wyoming Conservation Stamp Competition.

Bluebird & Wild Rose Oil on aluminum panel | 15 x 15 $950

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Good Morning Song Oil | 16 x 24 $1,200

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Power and Light Watercolor | 24 x 20 $3,000

From my earliest memories, art has always played a role in my life. My father was a commercial artist as well as a stock horse trainer. I grew up with cowboys, horses, billboard layouts, type books, paint and brushes, and most importantly: encouragement.

These beginnings additionally instilled an interest in fine art, art history, and a passion for the American West. When

Buck and a Quarter Watercolor | 15 x 19 $2,500

thinking of the artists that I have most admired, they all had one common thread. They created dramatic impact in their works through a profound understanding of light. Therefore, like my artistic heroes, my images are primarily concerned with the various qualities of light and shadow. The transparent aspect of watercolor particularly suits it to my purposes.

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Cowgirl in the Sand Watercolor | 11 x 14 $1,250

Georgia Rowswell

Painting and drawing were the foundation of my formal art education. My informal

Thunderhead Off Happy Jack Road Fiber | 36 x 22 x 3 $3,750

education started at an early age under the guiding hands of my mother. She exposed me to the traditional fibers arts of embroidery, sewing, quilting and more.

There was always a project on the go and the need to express myself through art has remained with me no matter where I have roamed.

Eleven years ago I moved to Wyoming and wondered what shape my artistic voice in

In Wyoming I Can See For Miles Fabric | 10 x 21.5 x 4.75 $820

the West would take. Traveling across the state one day with my husband Dave, we drove through a road cut and I remember looking up and saying, “ Wow look at that rock stratification! I’m going to translate that into art. In fact, I’m going to use textiles to do it.” Simultaneously I had found my new voice while returning to my fiber roots. The geology and landscapes of the West continue to inspire and inform

Road to Crystal Reservoir Fabric | 10 x 21.5 x 4.75 $820

my work.

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Wind River Reservoir Fiber | 22 x 36 x 3 $3,750

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Trish Stevenson

Joy Ride Pastel | 20 x 23 $2,900

Trish Stevenson lives in rural Montana, surrounded by the people, animals and action that inspire her paintings. She attributes the Western soul of her work to memories of her grandfather, a locally famous bronc-riding cowboy in his day, who loved horses. While painting in oil or pastel she focuses on traits like strength, determination and the battle of wills, especially in rodeo paintings, and says, “I let the colors and brushstrokes fly,” to achieve the “Spirit of the West.”

Stevenson grew up in Colorado, riding and sketching horses, attended the

Hot Pursuit Pastel | 12 x 15 $1,200

Colorado Institute of Art and studied in Europe. Her work is shown nationally, has been included in several museum exhibits and was recently featured in

Wet Spring Roundup Oil | 14 x 11 $1,400

Art of the West magazine.

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Cowboy Traditions Oil | 18 x 24 $2,800

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Sabrina Stiles

As the Crow Flies Pastel | 31.5 x 43.5 $4,300

Sabrina Stiles is a pastel artist with an expressive style that lends itself to her chosen medium. Primarily a landscape artist, she draws inspiration from her travels as well as the landscape near her home in Colorado. Her keen observation and reverence for the beauty that surrounds her is evident in her work.

She has studied with many nationally recognized artists and has won awards in national and international competitions.

Her work is in private collections throughout the world and has been featured in American Art Collector,

Rural Road Pastel | 17 x 21 $1,300

Southwest Art Magazine, The Artists Magazine, The Pastel Journal, and North Light Books’ Art Journey Abstract Painting, A Celebration Of Contemporary Art.

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Evening Reflections Pastel | 25 x 21 $1,600

The Evening Meal Pastel | 21.5 x 27.5 $2,200

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Gail Jones Sundell

The Courting Blanket Utah alabaster | 11 x 17 x 8 $3,200

One of my aspirations is to bring life to many of the wonderful stories and legends of various native peoples, especially American Indians. Their stories have such vivid imagery, and it is a joy to illustrate those stories in stone.

I enjoy portraying relationships between mothers and children and men and women. I aim to create sculptures that speak to the viewer and make them want to stop and listen to the stories that the sculpture has to share.

I have participated in the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Western Art Show & Sale since 1999. I am grateful for the support of the Wyoming Community and

A Word of Encouragement Colorado alabaster | 19.5 x 5.5 x 7 $3,600

appreciate my collectors from all around the globe.

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Twice the Love Colorado alabaster | 20.5 x 9 x 8 $4,900

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Where the Wind Blows Colorado alabaster | 13.75 x 9.75 x 8 $3,500

Carol Swinney

Valley of the Navajos Oil on canvas | 20 x 40 $6,800

“My palette knife technique lends itself well to painting nature, from Western landscapes to intimate scenes of native wildflowers. The edges, points, and broken passages of thick paint create depth and details that a brush may not be able to achieve. I create mood and

Golden Splashes—Tetons Oil on canvas | 11 x 14 $1,750

atmosphere with interesting lighting and vibrant colors.”

Carol, a native of Casper, Wyoming, is an award-winning artist and was featured in the coffee table book Art of the National Parks. She was honored with a one-woman retrospective at the Nicolaysen Art Museum in Casper during the summer of 2017.

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Morning Blush—Mount Moran Oil on canvas | 12 x 16 $1,900

Brilliant Arizona Sunset Oil on canvas | 8 x 16 $1,500

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Curt Theobald

Double Take Wood (Carob) | 2 x 2 $2,100

I grew up making things with my hands.

That early passion for creation continues to guide my art. My background as a cabinetmaker, knowledge of the material, and precise joinery are apparent in my work. My

Double Take Wood (Koa) | 2 x 2 $2,100

inspiration is drawn from life experiences, family interaction, and the fascination of the high plains surrounding my Wyoming studio.

My work resides in public and private collections worldwide including the Honolulu Museum of Art, Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum of Myrtle Beach, Peabody Essex Museum, American Association of Woodturners, and Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie, Wyoming.

I am a Wyoming native and enjoy sharing life on the prairie with my wife, Wanda, and our two daughters.

Counting Coup Wood | 3 x 5.125 $1,800

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Riding the Wave Wood, metal leaf | 3.25 x 6 $1,300

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D. Michael Thomas

I was born in Thermopolis, raised in Big Piney, graduated from Jackson

Just LeDoux It (20 inch) Bronze | 24 x 30 x 12 $8,900

Hole High and the University of Wyoming and have made Buffalo home for several years. I got interested in sculpting my junior year in college. I never took art classes but

Just LeDoux It (10 inch) Bronze | 13 x 13 x 6 $3,100

got good mentoring and critiques along the way. I’ve been lucky enough to make a living at this since 1993.

I’ve received many articles and awards over the years; two of which were the Purchase Award at the CFD Western Art Show & Sale.

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The Workin’ Kind Bronze | 13 x 12 x 6 $2,800

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The Crack of Dawn Bronze | 23 x 18 x 12 $5,600

Don Weller

Sky Circus Number Seven Hill of Horses Oil | 24 x 30 $3,600

Although I never believed in Santa Claus, I always believed in cowboys. My search for cowboys to draw and paint started early with Western movies and continued on horseback, roping in college rodeos, and competing on cutting horses. This led to roundups, brandings, red rock canyons, and mountain trails.

The images created along the way are the scattered tracks on that lifelong path, and are collected in a new book called Don Weller Tracks, A Visual Memoir. It won this year’s Western Heritage Award from The National Cowboy Museum in Oklahoma City.

Among other recent awards, the most

The Gray Bronc Oil | 24 x 20 $3,200

unexpected surprise was an honorary doctorate from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.

Two Old Friends Sunset Oil | 24 x 20 $3,200

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Twosome Oil | 18 x 24 $3,000

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Carrie Wild

Sunrise Promises Acrylic and gold leaf | 18 x 42 $3,300

Carrie Wild is a wildlife artist based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming where she enjoys photographing and observing the wildlife that appears in her work. As witness to the wonders of nature and countless heart-pounding moments, Carrie translates her experiences through the application of dramatic colors and presence while maintaining realistic confirmation of the animal. Rich colors and textures are used with a variety of mediums, including gold leaf to achieve her vision. With her contemporary style she hopes to create a relationship between the

Daybreak Acrylic and gold leaf | 22 x 22 $2,400

painting and its viewer and encourage a love for wildlife and wildlife art in modern design.

Carrie and her husband, wildlife photographer Jason Williams, recently opened Gallery Wild, Jackson's newest fine art gallery showcasing fine art inspired by wildlife, conservation, and wide open spaces. Carrie can often be found in her studio at Gallery Wild creating work and sharing her artistic process with guests.

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Rendezvous in Color Acrylic and gold leaf | 22 x 22 $2,450

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Matt Wolf

Chasing the Day Oil | 30 x 43.5 $4,100

I’m driven by a passion to honor the beauty of the Native American people and the world they live in. My fascination for America’s indigenous people became fully realized after moving from Michigan to Utah’s Wasatch mountains in the early 1990s.

Inspired by the amazing beauty of the Western sky, coupled with pride of the Native American culture, my aim is to evoke a distinctive sense of atmosphere in each painting.

Connecting to the Stars Oil | 16 x 20 $1,900

My goal as an artist is to remind people that we live in a place of great beauty, peace, and harmony. My art is in private

Thunderbird Camp Oil | 24.5 x 30.5 $3,200

and corporate collections from Seattle to New York; it continues to gain momentum in the Mountain West as I exhibit in art shows and galleries on a regular basis.

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Windy Ridge Oil | 27 x 36 $3,800

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Sarah Woods I’ve been a professional artist for 38 years, 30 of them in my mountain home in Westcliffe, Colorado where inspiration

Glint Oil and gold metal leaf | 20 x 10 $2,000

is in constant supply. I have been honored to have been part of some of the nation’s finest shows and sales: Birds in Art, National Museum of Wildlife Art’s “Western Visions,” Art and the Animal Kingdom, Arts for the Parks, Jackson Hole Art Auction as well as this great show.

I’ve shown with Trailside Galleries in Jackson for 34 years and with the Broadmoor Galleries since their inception. I always appreciate a chance to come back to Wyoming where I first discovered my love of wildlife and the

She’s All Eyes Oil with gold leaf | 6 x 6 $450

western landscape.

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Cub Scout Oil | 6 x 6 $450

Home on the Range Oil on linen | 12 x 24 $2,200

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