This December, the Plainsmen Gallery presents a showcase of 21 of its top-tier Western artists in the annual Small Works & More Group Show,featuring 75 works of art in large- and small-scale format. On offer will be artworks by established painters and sculptors John Coleman, David Yorke, Jim Eppler, Raymond Gibby, Grant Hacking, Steven Lang, Bonnie Marris, Ed Natiya, John Nieto, Dustin Payne, Ken Rowe, Eric Slocombe, David Yorke, Trevor Swanson, Victor Blakey, Brian Bateman, Deborah Lafogg Docherty and Kim Kori.
David Yorke, A Report of Hostiles, oil on canvas, 20 x 24 in.
Yorke, a longtime Plainsmen Gallery artist, will be presenting works that include A Report of Hostiles, which depicts a scout returning to camp, warning of approaching potential adversaries in the vicinity of their Sioux encampment. “Always following the migration of the buffalo affected their security as they constantly moved about geographically,” explains Yorke. “Always on the alert, as territory constantly changed, often resulting in conflicts with other tribal nations and European settlers.”
Little Warrior is an exmpale of Yorke’s portraits, featuring a Native American model, whose father Yorke has befriended over the last 20-plus years. “This young boy already shows signs of pride and personality influence from his dad, which attracted my attention during a recent photoshoot,” Yorke says, adding that he’s had multiple opportunities to work with the same model over a long period of time. “This has given me a rather unique advantage to watch their families grow and mature in ways that have given me a better sense of their individual personalities. That is what I try to capture and illustrate with much of my portrait work.”
John Nieto (1936-2018), High Bear, acrylic, 30 x 40 in.
Bronze artist Eric Slocombe, along with fellow sculptor Kim Kori, are first-time participants in the Plainsmen Gallery’s Small Works & More exhibition. Slocombe, who is newly represented by the gallery says, “To be honest, I didn’t realize I would be one of the featured artists, so it came as a wonderful surprise. I feel incredibly blessed and deeply honored by the opportunity. It’s a privilege to share my work in such a respected and prestigious gallery alongside so many talented artists.”
Eric Slocombe, Between Spirit and Stone, bronze, 23 x 6 x 7 in.
He will be showing bronzes that include Between Spirit and Stone and Fall Colors. The former “was inspired by the Shoshone people, also known as the Sheep Eaters, who lived high in the mountains,” Slocombe explains. “The piece depicts a moment of blessing and gratitude as they honor the spirit of the big horn ram, which they used for food, ensuring that every part of the animal was respected and utilized, for instance crafting their hunting bows from it’s horns.”
His piece Fall Colors depicts three bobwhite quail taking flight. “I wanted to capture that sudden burst of movement, the flutter of wings on a crisp autumn day,” Slocombe says. “The energy of the birds and the swirl of leaves around them reflects my favorite time of the year, the fall hunting season, when nature feels most alive and connected.”
Find these pieces and so many more at Plainsmen Gallery, where the exhibition opens with a reception on December 6 and hangs through January 3, 2026. —
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