by Western Art Rodeo Association Admin | Sep 11, 2018 | W.A.R.A. Premium Members
Carrie Kohles Artist Bio Running through the forests, splashing in streams, and frolicking on the plains of Montana was where self-taught artist, Carrie Kohles spent her childhood and first discovered the magic of the horse and the land and her desire to capture them...
by Russ Larsen | Aug 1, 2018 | W.A.R.A. Premium Members
Karlene Gonzales-Martinez Statement/Bio My art is solely inspired by a way of life that few are fortunate to experience. Other influences come from the rodeo aspect of that way of life. I am particularly fascinated with the anatomy of the horse and other...
by Western Art Rodeo Association Admin | Jul 26, 2018 | W.A.R.A. Premium Members
Daniel Adams About Daniel Adams Daniel Adams is an accomplished and renowned artist with fans in 48 countries. He is now living in the beautiful Hill Country of Texas. Living on a lake for the past few years he wakes up to a different view each day. Cloudy, sunny or...
by Western Art Rodeo Association Admin | Jul 25, 2018 | W.A.R.A. Premium Members
Sherrie Graybill Fine Art Artist Statement and Bio My goal as an artist is to share my love of Native American culture, honoring their spirit. This allows me to use materials derived from the Earth, which provides me with the inspiration to create these unique,...
by Russ Larsen | Jul 17, 2018 | W.A.R.A. Premium Members
Debra Bruner Artist Statement and Bio Early in life I discovered an affinity for creating art in a variety of forms. I began with simple drawings of my favorite animals. Expanding into sculptured art for many years, birds and wildlife became my focus. I am...
by Russ Larsen | Jul 9, 2018 | W.A.R.A. Premium Members
Misty Biros The physical world collectively swirls around us: plants, animals, landscape. I have a deep respect for all the beautiful features of the earth. From the splendor of hiking with my dogs under a pine canopy to listening to the water course against the rocks...
by Western Art Rodeo Association Admin | Jun 22, 2018 | W.A.R.A. Premium Members
Marla Smith Painting the American West I was born in Prescott, AZ. The beautiful Southwest where I grew up has always been close to my heart. I spent much of my youth exploring, hiking and riding. Being raised in a rural setting and enjoying this freedom...
by Russ Larsen | Jun 7, 2018 | W.A.R.A. Premium Members
Jerry Simchuk Jerry grew up in the Northwest where he began to develop his keen eye for wildlife and love of nature. Days spent fishing, hunting, hiking, and caring for a variety of animals on his family’s farm filled his days, while his nights were spent...
by Western Art Rodeo Association Admin | Jun 3, 2018 | W.A.R.A. Premium Members
Katherine Settle Ruland My brand of painting style was heavily influenced in college under the direction of a master watercolorist, teaching me how to achieve the details and colors that I love. While working towards my degree in art education, I spent a lot of time...
by Western Art Rodeo Association Admin | May 29, 2018 | W.A.R.A. Premium Members
Jenny Briggs – Painter of Life and Memories About Jenny Briggs Jenny’s studio is in the “formal living room” of her home; she usually has at least three works in progress that rotate as she finishes each piece. Her works are collected internationally, and...
by Russ Larsen | May 16, 2018 | W.A.R.A. Premium Members
Cheryl Harley-Volz – Western Artist Cheryl has western jeans in her genes. Cheryl was reared a “city kid” in Missouri, but had the delight of visiting her uncles’ Colorado ranches every summer. The days were spent riding horses all over Cripple Creek and Victor,...
by Western Art Rodeo Association Admin | Apr 10, 2018 | W.A.R.A. Premium Members
Linda Briesacher – Painting for the Wild Horses of the Sand Wash Basin About Linda When I retired a couple of years ago I decided to try my hand at painting. It was something I had never done before, so I guess you would say I am an emerging...
