Be Inspired

You should pop over to Karen Kelly's Blog today and be inspired by the beauty that this time of year has to offer. I promise you will not be disappointed.

Susan Blackwood

Susan Blackwood's painting, So What'll You Have?, has won Best in Show at the

American Women's Artists National Exhibition.

Congratulations Susan!

Congratulations

George Hallmark received the "Artist of Distinction Award" from the Eiteljorg Museum and Andy Thomas sold out at the same show. We are thrilled for both of these artists and are proud of their accomplishments!

Kyle Sims and the Ronald McDonald House

Kyle Sims is participating in the fundraising events of the Ronald McDonald House of Montana by fully donating an original to be sold by raffle. There will be 400 tickets sold at $100 per ticket. The original being raffled off is an 18x27 oil, valued at $5,000.00. Find more information at the links below or call Danielle Freeburg at 406-580-1660.
http://www.rmhcmontana.org/
kylesims.com

Thank you and best of luck to those who decide to participate!

"Tough Crowd"

Susan Blackwood's retrospective art show

This special show is a retrospective (from 1979 to 2010) of Susan Blackwood's life as a painter for the past 30+ years. Thirty paintings, several bronze sculptures and over 40 reproductions, have created a little peek into the “passages” of her life as an artist. Her subject matter covers everything from animals, children, cowboys, still life, landscapes to European scenes, and more.
If you are in the Loveland, Colorado area, be sure to stop in and see this one woman show at:
The Master’s Fine Art Gallery of Loveland at 343 East Seventh Street.
The gallery is open Wednesday, September 8th through Saturday, September 11th
10:00am – 5:00pm
(or by special appointment.)

http://www.themastersfineart.com/events.cfm

Congratulations

Dennis Mayer Jr. was named artist of the year for British Columbia.
You will find his website here.
Congratulations to this very talented artist!

Dominating Presence

Fall Art Classes

Blackwood Friedland Studios in Bozeman, Montana has several learning opportunities. Beginning in September, they will be offering the following classes:

Perfecting the Portrait from Pencil to Paint
Intermediate / Advance Oil Painting
Critque Classes

For more information on these classes, the studio, and the artists themselves visit the following links:

• Susan's and Howard's website (look for the workshops link at the top of the page)
• Susan's Blog
• Somerset's website

See G. HARVEY'S Newest Works

G. HARVEY will be featured in a one man show to celebrate over 60 years of painting. This will be his first major event in Texas in over 24 years. You won't want to miss it.

Find out more information here.

"Dreams of the Nation"

George Hallmark

George Hallmark has a busy year ahead of him.
Here is a list of some of places you can find him this year:

Aug 21 - Dallas, TX - Heritage Auction Gallery - promoting the book, Texas Traditions, coauthored by Micheal Duty and Susan Hallsten McGarry and published by Fresco Fine Art Publishing

Sept 10 & 11 - Indianapolis, IN - Quest for the West Show at Eiteljorg Museum

Sept 17 & 18 - Jacksonhole, WY - Western Visions Show at the National Museum of Wildlife Art

Nov 13 - Santa Fe, NM - Gerald Peters Gallery

Nov 18 - Oklahoma City, OK - National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum

Feb 4, 2011 - Los Angles, CA - Masters of the American West Show at the Autry Museum

"La Paloma Blanca"

Photo Safari

One of our talented artists, Kimerlee Curyl, has a unique opportunity to lead others through a photo safari at Return to Freedom, a wild horse sanctuary. The day begins with a short introduction of the facility and the current climate surrounding America's wild horses. Then they will spend three hours on a photo safari in the hills capturing the images of majestic wild horses under the guidance of Kimerlee Curyl.

an intimate wild horse PHOTO SAFARI at Return to Freedom
With Equine Photographer Kimerlee Curyl
August 14th, 2010 4:00-7:00

COST $150.00 per person

*please note - Images are allowed for personal use, artists' reference photos and art shows only. Absolutely no images are released for licensing or stock usage.

to reserve your spot:

(805) 737-9246

programs@returntofreedom.org

here is some of Kimerlee's work below:

Jim Hansel at the Minnesota State Fair

This is your personal invitation to stop by the Jim Hansel Gallery Art booth located in the northeast corner of the first floor Grandstand at the 2010 Minnesota State Fair!

Jim will be signing all purchased items for the public from Thursday, August 26th through Labor Day. He is also excited to announce that 2010 State Fair attendees will be amongst the first to preview this year's new releases and framed prints. Jim's newest oil, "High Country Retreat," will be debuted as well.

For more information on Jim's latest work, visit his new official website and online gallery at:
http://www.jimhanselart.com/