Southwest Art June 2011

Features

Into the West
After decades of painting in several different genres, Tom Browning resolved to focus on western themes. By Virginia Campbell

My World
A visit with Dennis Ziemienski at his studio in Glen Ellen, CA. By Bonnie Gangelhoff

Animal Affinity
Michigan painter Bonnie Marris answers the call of the wild. By Mark Mussari

Sneak Peek
A preview of six pieces on view in this month's Prix de West Invitational.

Focus on: Plein-Air Painting

Brush Strokes of Life
Walt Gonske's powerful, energetic style records the process of creating art. By Gussie Fauntleroy

Windows to Grandeur
Kim Lordier's career took off once she got her feet on the ground. Bonnie Gangelhoff

The Significance of Silence
Stephen C. Datz shares nature's quiet and wondrous moments. By Rosemary Carstens

Becoming an Artist
Utah landscape painter John Poon views his career as a continuing process of learning and evolving. By Norman Kolpas

Art Events

Southwest
Sean Diediker at Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe, NM.

Rocky Mountains
Kevin Weckbach at Gallery 1261 in Denver, CO.

West Coast
David Gallup exhibition at the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art in Malibu, CA.

Beyond the West
Realism Group Show at Arcadia Fine Arts in New York, NY.

Spotlight
Oil Painters of America Exhibition in Coeur d'Alene, ID.
Plein Air Artists Colorado Show in Denver, CO.

Columns

From the Editor
Sharing feelings and emotions through art.

Artist to Watch
Thalia Stratton paints the fine art of dining.

Art Values
Three paintings of food to add to your collection.

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

Success Stories
Catching up with Ralph Oberg, who first appeared in our pages in January 1987.

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

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