Southwest Art

The work of the West's most accomplished artists come to your home in the pages of Southwest Art. Dedicated to the coverage and preservation of this unique genre of American art, each issue profiles the artists of the Southwest and looks at their work and what to expect in the upcoming times. Written for collectors, dealers and art enthusiasts of all levels, Southwest Art acts as your very own gallery, with brightly colored photography of hand-picked pieces filling the pages!

Looking Closely • The benefits of studying art in depth

Christine Troyer • A beautiful journey

Anton Nowels • Desert still lifes en plein air

Aron Belka • Size is no limit

Scottsdale Art Auction • Legacy Gallery, May 16

Logan Maxwell Hagege • Maxwell Alexander Gallery, May 23-June 27

Four Wheelin’ Flashback • Manitou Galleries, May 1-31

Gold Medal Exhibition • Hilbert Museum, May 16-June 13

Angus • Ventana Fine Art, May 22-June 4

Phippen Western Art Show • Courthouse Plaza, May 23-25

Cody S. Brothers • Modernist Frontier, June 17-July 10

PAINTING FROM REAL LIFE • GRANT REDDEN DRAWS INSPIRATION FROM HIS PIONEER ANCESTORS AND RANCH UPBRINGING

Inspired Realism • From wildlife to horses to historical scenes, painter Bruce K. Lawes faithfully captures his subjects

Wonders Great & Small • From grand vistas to small-town treasures, Doug Braithwaite captures Utah on canvas

SOONER STATE ARTISTS • MEET 7 PAINTERS WHO MAKE THEIR HOMES IN OKLAHOMA

EDITORS’ CHOICE • This issue marks the 49th anniversary of Southwest Art. To celebrate the milestone, editors Kristin Hoerth and Kim Agricola have chosen 49 of our favorite artworks from the past year’s issues. These are the pieces (some of which appeared in print, others which appeared online only) that stood out to us on a personal level.

Cynthia Neill • In the moment

Joel R. Edwards • Glimpses of the divine

Mikela Cameron • A rodeo and a picnic

Peggy Trigg • Southwestern verve

OFF THE EASEL: NEW WORKS