Southwest Art July 2011 Digital Download

Features

The Music of the Brush
Kenny McKenna paints the western landscapes he used to drive by on the way to his band's next gig. By Virginia Campbell

Setting a Mood
Montana artist Chris Owen paints authentic ranching scenes that have a distinctive brooding quality. By Mark Mussari

My World
A visit with Scott Fraser at his studio in Longmont, CO. By Bonnie Gangelhoff

Carrying On a Tradition
Deladier Almeida puts his own spin on the Bay Area Figurative movement that inspires him. By Bonnie Gangelhoff

Dimensional Expression
Meet eight artists who take art beyond the canvas.

Focus on: Mentors & Their Students

Drawing out the Best
Scott Burdick and Susan Lyon communicate the basics in art—and make it fun. By Gussie Fauntleroy

Blazing a Trail
Kevin Weckbach's rigorous curriculum puts his students on the path to success. By Rosemary Carstens

Science & Spirit
C.W. Mundy helps his students discover their true artistic souls. By Norman Kolpas

Art Events

Southwest
Robert Highsmith at Marigold Arts in Santa Fe, NM.

Rocky Mountains
Telluride Plein Air in Telluride, CO.

West Coast
Group show at Knowlton Gallery in Lodi, CA.

Beyond the West
Calgary Stampede Western Art Show in Calgary, Canada.

Spotlight
Sculpture in the Park in Loveland, CO.

Loveland Sculpture Invitational in Loveland, CO.

Special Feature
Crested Butte Plein Air Invitational in Crested Butte, CO.

Columns

From the Editor
Making connections in the art world.

Artist to Watch
Dick Heimbold is in an L.A. state of mind.

Art Values
Three watercolor paintings to add to your collection.

I saw it in SWA!
Paintings and sculpture sold from our pages.

Success Stories
Catching up with Logan Maxwell Hagege, who first appeared in our pages in January 2003.

From Our Archives
A look at some notable covers from the past 40 years.