Archives for 2013 May-June Issue

Art is the Air I Breathe

Art is the Air I Breathe

May 25, 2013 | by

Gordon Snidow made his name painting the American cowboy, something he’s been doing for more than five decades now. Although he has added other subjects to his repertoire over the years, when you mention his name, it’s almost sure to evoke images of the cowboy and the American West Gordon Snidow (New Mexico) Roll Out The Barrel Gouache 28″ X 17″ Having a working season that was long and tough, it’s time to roll out the barrel and have a good time Gordon Snidow (New Mexico) Old Glory Gouache 25″ X 13″ Did you ever see a rodeo parade without
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No Substitute for Being There

No Substitute for Being There

May 25, 2013 | by

Last November when Daniel Smith was roughing it at the Tundra Buggy Hotel at Cape Churchill, Canada, he was just doing what comes naturally to a wildlife artist —research. Some of his companions on the Arctic excursion were professional polar bear researchers, so Smith had the benefit of scientific knowledge as he observed the bears up close and personal. Having traveled to Africa seven times, as well as journeying to Alaska on several occasions, Smith knows there is no substitute for those in-person treks to keep him fresh in his painting. He’s already scheming to get to Svalbard, Norway to
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I’m Not Trying to Stay Safe

I’m Not Trying to Stay Safe

May 25, 2013 | by

Laura Robb admits that, as a teenager, she was such a misfit that she didn’t even fit in with the other misfits. Those days are long past, and today she creates still life paintings that are beautifully composed and masterfully painted. The colors, the light, the textures are skillfully combined to create paintings that are a sheer delight. And that is how Robb has planned it, spending hours to create a painting that looks effortless but that is an artistic jewel. Laura Robb (New Mexico) Sunflowers And Green Apples Oil 30″ By 16″ These stunning variegated sunflowers were from the
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Poetry in Three Dimensions

Poetry in Three Dimensions

May 25, 2013 | by

Sherry Sander marvels at how her life has unfolded, grateful to be able to sculpt animals and do what she loves. Sherry Sander (Montana) On The Jump Bronze 15″ High By 16″ Wide We had a pretty little Springer named Buddy, who loved to take us for walks in our grain fields. With her nose to the ground, intersecting our straight path left to right and back again, she walked in the hope that there might be a flush to experience. Sherry Sander (Montana) A Dissonant Descent Bronze 12.5″ High By 8″ Wide In music, dissonant might refer to notes
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A Driving Devotion

A Driving Devotion

May 25, 2013 | by

The untamed spray spawned by waves crashing against a rugged shoreline, the quietude of a high mountain lake, a fleeting glow of sunset illuminating a coastal evening, or the rustle of the wind in towering eucalyptus trees—these are the ethereal auras of nature that Jesse Powell brings to life in his alluring oil landscapes. Jesse Powell (California) Spring Bloom, Point Lomos Oil 40″ By 48″ We had a banner year for California poppies a few years ago at Point Lobos. I had never before seen such a beautiful display of wild flowers right on the coast. Jesse Powell (California) Evening
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The Real Deal

The Real Deal

May 25, 2013 | by

“My goal was to go to ranches, hang out, chase cows, and paint. It still is”. So says Tom Dorr, whose cowboy paintings are so eagerly sought after that he struggles to keep up with the demand for his work. While he attributes part of that situation to the fact that he keeps his prices at a reasonable level, there is no denying his skill in portraying the men who are, in essence, his heroes. Tom Dorr (Arizona) Across Shallow Creek Oil 30″ By 40″ Scenery is always a part of the cowboy’s everyday work. The Hassayampa River can be
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The Studio of Mikel Donahue

The Studio of Mikel Donahue

May 25, 2013 | by

If you happen to be driving near Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, a quiet little suburb near Tulsa, you might pass a lovely, five-acre farm, surrounded by a picturesque white fence. Inside the fence, horses might be grazing quietly, or frolicking in the pasture. Strong and sleek, these race-bred quarter horses are worth admiring. But, beyond that, nothing remarkable catches your eye. Mikel Donahue Shipping Day Mixed Media 19″ By 22″
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