Offering a “little” something for everyone, is the much-anticipated Miniatures by the Lake,hosted at Coeur d’Alene Galleries. For its 19th edition, opening on September 1, collectors will find more than 100 new small works by 80 artists that showcase a range of styles, techniques, mediums and Western subject matter.
Gary Lynn Roberts, Crossing, oil, 12 x 9 in.
“Whether you’re a longtime Western art collector or purchasing your very first original painting, the diversity of the show makes it easy to find a piece that speaks to you,” says Buddy Le, Coeur d’Alene Galleries owner. “Small works continue to be favorites because they’re accessible, beautifully suited to any home and offered at attractive price points. Each year we’re excited to introduce a handful of talented new artists alongside many of the most respected names in the Western art market, creating a fresh and dynamic exhibition.”
Artist Dustin Van Wechel, known for his paintings of Western wildlife, will offer a 14-by-11-inch piece, A Proud Nanny.“This painting was inspired by time I’ve spent in the Beartooth Mountains of Montana in the Fall,” the artist shares of the work that depicts two mountain goats. “It’s a story I’ve enjoyed telling through my work on several occasions, as mountain goats are one of my favorite subjects. They provide so much opportunity for exploration of interesting colors and textures.”
Jeremy Winborg, Steadfast, oil, 12 x 9 in.
Van Wechel admits that working smaller can be quite challenging, since there’s a “lack of real estate” to fully express the scene. “I have to find other ways of telling these stories that may be visually simpler, but are just as engaging as a larger, more complex painting,” he says.
Jeremy Winborg presents his stunning 12-by-9-inch figurative painting Steadfast, where the artist combines realism with abstraction. “I’m best known for these figurative Native American women,” he notes, “and I especially like to paint the keepers of the household and the fighters drawn from old books and oral histories.”
Dustin Van Wechel, A Proud Nanny, oil, 14 x 11 in.
Winborg continues, “I always start with the face and skin tones. After those are blocked in, I like to go back and add a wild, expressive background [created] with palette knives. [This] piece is a young Native American woman wrapped in a blanket with wind coming across her face. Her expressive face makes you wonder what is on her mind.”
Much like Van Wechel, Winborg expresses the challenging, yet fulfilling aspects to working in a smaller format. “[It] forces me to slow down and keep the brushwork tight,” he says. “It’s always a challenge to express big ideas in such a small space. There’s no room for error, so every brushstroke has to land.”
Kenneth Yarus, The Land of the Moose, oil, 10 x 8 in.
Le adds that the opening reception for the show, held September 19 from 6 to 8 p.m., is always a highlight, bringing together collectors and artists for an evening of outstanding food, drinks, live music and the opportunity to meet participating artists.
The fixed-price draw ensures every collector has an equal chance to purchase the painting they love most, making the experience both exciting and fair for everyone. Remaining works will be exhibited through September 30 at Coeur d’Alene Galleries in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. —
Coeur d’Alene Galleries 213 Sherman Avenue » Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 » (208) 667-7732 » www.cdagalleries.com
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