Southwest Art October 2012

You’ll Love This Print Issue of Southwest Art If:

• You love the art of the Southwest & want to learn more
• You’re an art collector on the hunt for your next must-have piece
• You want to plan your next art trip to the American Southwest

In the October 2012 issue of Southwest Art you’ll find page after page of informative art articles, revealing artist interviews & great tips on how to collect art. Get a backstage pass to the Southwestern art community in this and every issue of the best art magazine for western art lovers. Learn about the creative process in interviews with Brent Cotton and Derek Penix, and then get inspiration for your own art collecting with the featured article on art lover & collector, Christine Bullard.

Art show previews for upcoming don’t-miss events around the West and the American Southwest. Locations include San Antonio,TX; Denver, CO; and Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. If you’re planning an art collecting trip to the West or Southwest, this issue of Southwest Art is a true must-have.

Columns in the October 2012 Issue of Southwest Art Include:

• From the Editor: Great collecting starts with a personal connection.
• Artists to Watch: Melissa Gann, Greg Gandy, and Michael DeVore.
• I Saw it in SWA!: Paintings and sculpture sold from our pages.

Features

A River Runs Through Them
The waterways and back roads of western Montana inspire artist Brent Cotton. By Norman Kolpas

The Right Reasons for Painting
Derek Penix discovers what drives his remarkable talent in art. By Gussie Fauntleroy

All My Children
Christine Bullard reflects on nurturing a fine-art collection and what it means to love art. By Bonnie Gangelhoff

The Art of Commissioning Art
A longtime art collector shares the highs and lows of the art commissioning process. By Dr. David R. Reagan

Line & Shadow
The fundamentals of drawing are discussed by 10 artists.

Show Previews

International Masters of Fine Art
Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art, San Antonio, TX

City Light
Waterhouse Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA

Timeless Expressions
RS Hanna Gallery, Fredericksburg, TX

Au Naturel
Saks Galleries, Denver, CO

Olga & Aleksey Ivanov
Arts at Denver, Denver, CO

Fall National Show
Whistle Pik Galleries, Fredericksburg, TX

American Women Artists
K. Newby Gallery, Tubac, AZ

Cowboy Crossings
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City, OK

Native American Textiles
Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs, CA

Miniatures & More
Albuquerque Museum, Albuquerque, NM

Historic Canyon Road Paint-Out
Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM

Society of Animal Artists Show
Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum, Oradell, NJ

Elizabeth Robbins
Coeur d’Alene Galleries, Coeur d’Alene, ID

Joseph Breza
Greenberg Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM

Charles H. White
Lee Youngman Galleries, Calistoga, CA

Big Cedar Lodge Paint-Out
Big Cedar Lodge, Ridgedale, MO

Vladimir Kush
Chalk Farm Gallery, Santa Fe, NM

Angel Tea
Evergreen Fine Art, Evergreen, CO

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