John Fawcett, Gone With the Wind, watercolor, 14 x 19”

More than 50 artists are participating in the 2023 show, with a total of 105 new works on display for the opening. “Our opening night purchase draw often feels like an exciting reunion, with many artists and patrons in attendance to view these outstanding works in person, as they are meant to be seen,” Salkowski adds. “I’m certain both new and longtime collectors will find works to suit their budget and their wall space.”

Albin Veselka, Uncooperative, oil, 12 x 16”

A range of mediums will be represented, including watercolor, oil and charcoal—all reminiscent of the scenes and sentiments of the West. John Fawcett’s dynamic watercolor Gone With the Wind captures a Native American man on horseback, mid-stride. “Horses revolutionized transportation and hunting with the Plains Indian tribes, and they proved to be some of the best horsemen in the world,” he says. “Young boys grew up caring for the tribe’s horses at first and learned to ride and train them at an early age. By [their] teenage years their prowess in hunt or battle was legendary, and a well-trained mount was a necessity for success.”

Kenny McKenna, Daybreak, oil, 24 x 18”

Daybreak, an oil by Kenny McKenna, distills the unique and spellbinding colors seen only in the deserts of the Southwest. “The motivation of Daybreak was the appeal to play with opposites, such as the warm light in the cool, early morning amidst the presence of water in the arid Sonoran Desert landscape,” says the artist.

Robert Peters, Pawnee Pass Trail, oil, 24 x 20”

In Rachel Brownlee’s charcoal Working Girl, a cattle dog takes a brief break from her daily duties. “Working Girl is a portrait of every cattle person’s ‘right-hand man.’ Many ranchers have a pack of working dogs that are capable enough to replace a pack of men when it comes to moving cattle,” says Brownlee. “Working Girl is resting after a long day’s work, listening to everything going on in the house.”

Rachel Brownlee, Working Girl, charcoal, 12 x 16”

For artist Robert Peters, the Southern Rockies have long been one of his favorite subjects. “In my painting, Pawnee Pass Trail, I depict one of those unforgettable, idyllic summer days in the high mountains of Colorado,” he says. The landscape features towering conifers in front of the colossal peaks of the Rocky Mountains.

Charles Fritz, Inseparable, oil, 19 x 16”

Other artists featured in the upcoming exhibition include Charles Fritz, Ian Ramsay, Albin Veselka and many more.