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April 2009

April 2009
Issue 20

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Table of Contents

Group Shows

114 Pulse of the Desert
Six of today's top Southwest painters unveil their latest works on canvas.

118 East meets West
Renowned Chinese artists present new works depicting Chinese, Tibetan and Native American cultures.

122 Sketches of Life
Group show features the process of artwork from start to finish.

126 Spring reflections
Group show ushers a fresh perspective, especially on canvas.

130 Wildlife & Western Visions
Annual event brings together 19 acclaimed wildlife and Western artists.

Special Features

20 The Savvy Collector's Preview Guide to Western Art Coming Available for Sale Coast to Coast

24 Follow the Western Art Trail Calendar
Western Art Collector's Guide to Major Upcoming Events, Sales and Auctions

46 The State of the Art: Texas

70 Art nomads
The Nόmadas del Arte's annual Paint Out and Show presents the Southwest in plein air

174 SOLD!
Who's buying whose art they first saw in this magazine.

Western Art Insights

26 Preserving Native Arts
The multi-million-dollar Helen Cox Kersting Collection of Southwestern Cultural Arts reflects a collector's passion and devotion.
By James H. Nottage

34 Wonder of Nature
A keen eye and photographic memory launch Robert Peters into the category of one of America's great landscape painters.
By John Geraghty

42 Keeping the Faith
Devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe results in her image appearing in the work of both the acclaimed and accomplished, to the humble and untrained.
By John O'Hern

Auction and Event Previews

136 Scottsdale Scene
Rare Charles Schreyvogel painting highlights the Scottsdale Art Auction.

144 Art and Artifacts
Apache bow and quiver signed by Geronimo leads Cowan's April American Indian Auction.

148 Rendezvous 2009
With nearly 30 of today's top contemporary artists, the Gilcrease Museum’s annual Rendezvous promises to be another reunion of top Western art.

154 Art of the West
New exhibition spotlights seldom-seen paintings by 18 deceased masters opens at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

SOLO SHOWS

86 Richard D. Thomas
Montana riders

90 Susan Kliewer
Expressions of the heart

94 Phyllis Shafer
Into the Landscape: Vistas and Visions

98 Alfredo Rodriguez
A life in color

102 Elmer "Skinny" Schooley
The early years

106 Jeff Ham
Electrifying the West

110 Robert Schlegel
Following the back roads

Event Reports

160 Western Force
The Autry's 12th annual Masters of the American West Fine Art Exhibition and Sale sees record attendance, $3.6 million in sales on opening night.

168 Western Americana Thrives
The 19th annual High Noon Western Americana Auction brought thousands of visitors and over $1.2 million in sales.

172 Western Brilliance
The J. Willott Gallery's Western Artists of America Miniature Show and Silent Auction brought out artists and collectors for an exceptional fine art experience.

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