While Russ Hoover was growing up in the early 1960s in what was then the small town of Scottsdale, Arizona, his mother took the then 7 year old to the Heard Museum in Phoenix. There, he fell in love with the museum’s Katsina doll collection....
Let’s face it: Collecting art is intimidating on so many levels. To begin with, where do you start? Galleries are an obvious place. But will you look stupid for asking questions? Will some pushy dealer pressure you into spending beyond your means? And how do...
In many different ways, each issue of WA&A highlights the impact community can have on creativity. Throughout these pages, we find examples of how the Western art community can support and inspire people. For example, we see how artists build upon the lessons historic greats have...
Jennifer Pulchinski creates what might best be described as large-scale three-dimension-al drawings composed with lengths of fallen barbed wire. The sculptor tracks down her materials, and her inspiration, by wandering the rangelands and mountain slopes — with permission of landowners, of course — beyond her...
Organic Linen Duvet Cover Sets by The Modern Dane Born and raised in Denmark, Jacob Andsager developed an appreciation for thoughtful designs that enrich our everyday lives. Years later, based in Seattle, he infused that sensibility into The Modern Dane, creating eco-friendly bed linens rooted in...
When a journey through miles of wilderness leads to the brink of a rustic resort, the next step makes all the difference. That moment of transition from the natural world to a designed interior can make or break a vacation. Who doesn’t feel welcome when...
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...