Heather Burton portrays horses with a painterly realism that captures their spirits as vividly as their physicality. Consider Azteca, featuring a breed of the same name that is considered Mexico’s national horse, often trained for elaborate dancing exhibitions and prized for its fine musculature and...
Raymond Gibby includes a wealth of details to see and discover in his bronze sculptures. “More and more,” he says, “I like to hide little messages or stories in my works.” He designs his pieces for maximum impact across the room, yet adds details that...
On the office walls of Aspen, Colorado-based DJArchitects, team photos show the staff mountain biking, hiking through meadows beside pristine lakes, or bombing downhill with powder flying. The exhilaration of outdoor sports in the stunning mid-Rockies setting serves as fuel for their award-winning designs. In the...
Rudolph Schindler’s house in West Hollywood doesn’t appear on any of the Hollywood star maps, yet it’s among the most important and revolutionary residences in America. While the likes of Lucille Ball or Liz Taylor never lived in the home, the stars of design and...
In 1743, farmer Urbano Mantaño was awarded a land grant by the New Mexico Governor for a parcel of land just north of the city of Santa Fe near the Pueblo of Tesuque. The locals referred to the area as Cañoncito de Tesuque for its...
Etchings are a significant part of the art world. Too often, however, they stand in the shadow of paintings and sculptures. We can fix that. I saw my first George Elbert Burr etching probably 25 years ago. I was immediately taken by its quiet fineness. He...
Cara Romero | Booth PLZ 50 Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) is a contemporary fine art photographer who explores themes of environmental and social justice. She received international recognition after three of her photos, Jackrabbit, Cottontail, and Spirits of the Desert, were blown up billboard size as part...
This spring, auction houses offered works by living artists and historic greats in a wonderful showcase of diverse talents depicting the spirit, landscapes, and stories of the West. The results demonstrate an abundant legacy of beauty, and sales figures suggest an enduring affection for the...
Up-and-coming artists can sell their work online, but what about that pivotal career moment of pursuing gallery representation? “Galleries are the king- and queen-makers,” says Nikki Todd, owner of Visions West Contemporary, a gallery with three locations in Bozeman and Livingston, Montana, and Denver, Colorado. “I...
Artists may create meaningful work, but it only makes an impact if they are willing to share it with others. Creativity cannot exist in a vacuum, and giving away one’s inner world takes bravery. Many have learned, however, that it’s worth persevering through self-doubt because that...