Lori Putnam captures enthralling scenes of the natural world, including iconic Western landscapes and wildlife, in oil-on-panel works that provide viewers with a sense of immediacy. Yet, Putnam prefers to consider her paintings not so much realistic depictions of places and things but rather “abstracted...
Kaetlyn Able creates her multimedia art in a way that at times may seem more akin to lacemaking, or the almost-finer-than-the-naked-eye-can-see form of embroidery called petit point, than to simply brushing paint onto a surface. Such a complex approach seems appropriate, considering the depth and...
Each issue of WA&A is a celebration of reverence and reinvention — a view into how artists and designers engage with the West not as a fixed ideal but as an ever-evolving muse. Inside this issue, we discover painter Jared Sanders, who invites us to see...
Elizabeth Rosensteel’s approach to interior design comes from a background rich in artistic experiences. She is an artist, sculptor, furniture maker, art director, and inventor, and for 14 years, she sang with the Phoenix Symphony. Her designs include an expansive application of creativity. For example,...
When buying art — whether to fill a bare wall or add to a comprehensive collection of objects — some people hesitate before handing over their credit card, wondering, “Is this worth what I’m paying?” The price and value of art do not necessarily follow standard...
This spring, auction houses and museums presented an engaging slate of Western art events that drew enthusiastic interest from collectors. Buyers — both online and in person — turned out in strong numbers, demonstrating continued appetite for both historic and contemporary works featuring the West. The...
Cody Sanderson’s jewelry is anything but ordinary. An expert in innovation, the award-winning Diné (Navajo) artist fuses traditional silversmithing techniques with bold, contemporary designs. Known for his signature five-point stars, striking spikes, and sculptural forms, Sanderson’s jewelry has captivated collectors across the globe. With pieces...
San Francisco artist Ruth Asawa [1926–2013] was one of approximately 120,000 Japanese Americans held in relocation camps during World War II. Initially detained at the Santa Anita racetrack in Southern California, she passed the time by learning how to draw from Walt Disney animators and...
The spot where the Big and Little Arkansas rivers meet is a special place. Since time immemorial, Indigenous people have gathered at this confluence. In the 1800s, Scotch-Cherokee fur trader Jesse Chisholm set up a post in the area where Native Americans, trappers, and cowboys...
Kickin’ the Frost Fireplace Screen by Anne Beard Artist Anne Beard was raised on a ranch in Washington and has lived in Oregon’s High Desert for the past 20 years. Both experiences deeply influence her work. With a background in fashion, she blends functional craft with...