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A Long and Winding Road

A Long and Winding Road

March 25, 2013 | by

If variety is the spice of life, then New Mexico-based painter Jeff Segler can certainly lay claim to having one of the most flavorful careers in the world of fine art. Although he earned a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from the University of Alabama in 1977, Segler travelled a long and winding career road before opening a studio just off Santa Fe’s Canyon Road and assuming the status of full-time artist more than two decades later. Jeff Segler The White Shirt Brigade Oil 32″ By 32″ Granville Stuart owned the DHS Ranch east of the Judith Mountains in Montana.
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Natural Beauty

Natural Beauty

January 25, 2013 | by

Happily working from his home studio, situated between two wineries in Penticton, British Columbia, Terry Isaac couldn’t be more pleased with his life—personally and professionally. He realized success early in his career and, now married and the father of four, his days are filled with the wonderful chaos that comes with an active family and the joy that comes with sharing his love of nature through his paintings. Terry Isaac (Canada) Full Steam Ahead Acrylic 27″ By 20.5″ This piece was inspired by the geothermal activity in Yellowstone National Park. I am a bit of a closet geologist and am
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A Work in Progress

A Work in Progress

January 25, 2013 | by

Art and animals—the two are inseparable as far as sculptor Mick Doellinger is concerned. Although art and animals have always been his destiny, his path to career artist was anything but conventional. In fact, it’s the stuff legends are made of. Mick Doellinger (Texas) Excel Bronze 32.5″H By 51″L By 24″W I was commissioned to create this piece for an international marketing company. It stands in the lobby of the company’s headquarters to remind associates of their commitment to excellence. Mick Doellinger (Texas) Full Of Himself Bronze 21″H By 26″L By 9″W With this piece, I wanted to portray a
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A Visual Journal of My Life

A Visual Journal of My Life

January 25, 2013 | by

As this roper worked his magic during our dry summer, the dust swirled and obscured everything until his pale horse merged with the sunlit haze. It was a rare opportunity to see the abstraction of shadows and to paint a light-toned cowboy vignette with great lines and tension. I’m looking forward to exploring this artistic concept further. Krystii Melaine (Washington) Pale Roper Oil 28″ By 28″ As this roper worked his magic during our dry summer, the dust swirled and obscured everything until his pale horse merged with the sunlit haze. It was a rare opportunity to see the abstraction
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