Sights & Sounds — Brian Lebel’s Old West Show & Auction 2019 Western Art Collector 2019-02-19 | We visit with Miles & Miles Trading Co., Chipeta Trading Company, the TCAA, Dalton Gun Co., Thunderbird Hats, Cowboys & Indians Antiques and others at Brian Lebel's Old West Show & Auction in Mesa, Arizona. For more information visit www.WesternArtCollector.com.
Brian Lebel’s Mesa Old West Show & Sale 2020 Western Art Collector 2020-02-20 | We visit with dealers and take in the sights and sounds of Brian Lebel’s annual Mesa Old West Show in Mesa, Arizona. For more information visit www.westernartcollector.com.
Prix de West 2019 Western Art Collector 2019-10-09 | Western Art Collector attends the opening weekend for the Prix de West at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage in Oklahoma City. For more information visit www.westernartcollector.com.Music: bensound.com
Mark Maggiori’s auction world record at the Scottsdale Art Auction Western Art Collector 2019-04-23 | On April 6, 2019, Mark Maggiori's Electric Desert painting sold for $99,450 at the Scottsdale Art Auction in Arizona. It set an auction record for the Western artist, who was in attendance at the sale. For more information about the magazine, visit www.westernartcollector.com.
Morgan Weistling autographs with a sketch at the Autry Museum Western Art Collector 2019-02-20 | Morgan Weistling had a book signing at the Masters of the American West exhibition at Autry Museum of the American West. Rather than simply sign each book, he autographed with a small ink drawing. For more information about the magazine and the events we cover visit www.westernartcollector.com.
2019 Masters of the American West at the Autry Museum of the American West Western Art Collector 2019-02-20 | Our video report from the Masters of the American West at the Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles. The exhibition continues through March 24. Visit www.westernartcollector.com.
E. Martin Hennings and Howard Terpning paintings sell at Bonhams in Los Angeles Western Art Collector 2019-02-12 | On February 8 in Los Angeles, Bonhams offered the L.D. "Brink" Brinkman Collection of Western art to bidders. Western Art Collector was on hand to watch as the sale realized $8,375,500 in sales. Two of the top lots were paintings by E. Martin Hennings and Howard Terpning, both of which can be seen here. For more information visit www.westernartcollector.com.
Wild Bunch photo with Butch Cassidy and Sundance sells for $118,000 at Brian Lebel’s Old West Show Western Art Collector 2019-01-26 | The famous Fort Worth Five photo with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid sells for $100,000 ($118,000 with buyer’s premium) at Brian Lebel’s Old West Show & Auction January 25 in Mesa, Arizona.
Bill Nebeker performs “The Old Double Diamond” in his Prescott studio Western Art Collector 2018-11-01 | We visited Bill Nebeker in his studio in October 2018. During our visit he played us a song, Gary McMahan's "The Old Double Diamond." It was fitting: a cowboy song from a cowboy artist. Clips of this song appear in out full video with Bill here: youtu.be/6VbSbtoa7AI. For more information about Western Art Collector magazine, visit www.westernartcollector.com.
Bill Nebeker — The Cowboy Artist Western Art Collector 2018-10-29 | Western Art Collector dropped by the Prescott, Arizona, studio of sculptor Bill Nebeker. We had a lengthy chat about the Cowboy Artists of America, Bill's history in Prescott, John Wayne and the future of Western art. Read our feature on Bill and his work in the December 2018 issue of the magazine. For more information visit www.westernartcollector.comPhotos courtesy of Kurt Markus, Jay Dusard, the Cowboy Artists of America, the Clymer Museum and Gallery. Bill sings "The Ol' Double Diamond," written by Gary McMahan. Footage of "Rio Bravo" is owned by Warner Bros. Pictures and used under the fair use doctrine.
2018 Cowboy Crossings at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Western Art Collector 2018-10-23 | We attend the opening weekend of Cowboy Crossings in Oklahoma City. For more information about the magazine visit www.westernartcollector.com.
Krystii Melaine at Quest for the West 2018 Western Art Collector 2018-09-26 | We chat with painter Krystii Melaine at the Quest for the West at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis.
Curt Mattson at Quest for the West 2018 Western Art Collector 2018-09-26 | We chat with bronze artist Curt Mattson at the Quest for the West at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis.
Rox Corbett at Quest for the West 2018 Western Art Collector 2018-09-26 | We chat with charcoal artist Rox Corbett at the Quest for the West at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis. For more information about the magazine visit www.westernartcollector.com.
Donna Howell-Sickles at Quest for the West 2018 Western Art Collector 2018-09-26 | We chat with artist Donna Howell-Sickles at the Quest for the West at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indiana. For more information about the magazine visit www.westernartcollector.com.
Brent Cotton at Quest for the West 2018 Western Art Collector 2018-09-25 | We chat with painter Brent Cotton about his work at this year's Quest for the West at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis. For more information about the magazine visit www.westernartcollector.com.
Kyle Polzin painting sells for $76,000 at the Prix de West 2018 Western Art Collector 2018-06-25 | Kyle Polzin's auction entry at the 2018 Prix de West at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City realizes $76,000 during the final night of the exhibition's grand opening.
Prix De West 2018 — Western Art Collector Western Art Collector 2018-06-25 | Western Art Collector dropped by the opening weekend for the Prix de West June 8 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The exhibition continues through August 5, 2018. Music by Lobo Loco (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/My_FAVORITE_SWEET_HOME_TRACKS/Lobo_Loco_-_01_-_Indian_Summer)
Fritz Scholder Auction World Record at Scottsdale Art Auction’s Leanin’ Tree Sale Western Art Collector 2018-01-24 | Dartmouth Portrait #14, by Luiseño painter Fritz Scholder, recently sold for $222,300 at the Scottsdale Art Auction’s Leanin’ Tree Sale on January 20 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The piece more than tripled Scholder’s previous auction record. Learn more about the magazine at www.westernartcollector.com.
James Bama World Auction Record — Western Art Collector Western Art Collector 2018-01-18 | Altermann Auctions sold James Bama’s A Mountain Shoshone for $276,000, an artist world record at auction. For more information visit www.westernartcollector.com.
Cowboy Crossings 2017 — Western Art Collector Western Art Collector 2017-10-24 | Western Art Collector attends the opening of the Cowboy Crossings exhibition and sale at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. For more information visit www.westernartcollector.com.
Teal Blake at Cowboy Crossings Western Art Collector 2017-10-07 | We chat with Cowboy Artists of America member Teal Blake at the Cowboy Crossings exhibition at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. For more information about the magazine visit www.westernartcollector.com.
On the Hunt: Six Sporting Artists, Then and Now — Western Art Collector Western Art Collector 2017-09-27 | In the November 2017 issue of Western Art Collector we feature six sporting artists who have lived or are living sporting lifestyles. This companion video to the article is a slideshow of additional artwork and photography from the artists—historic artists Carl Rungius, Philip R. Goodwin and W. Herbert "Buck" Dunton, and contemporary artists Brent Cotton, Tim Shinabarger and Luke Frazier. For more information visit www.westernartcollector.com.Music by Kai Engel (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/Caeli)
Museum Report — Quest for the West 2017 Western Art Collector 2017-09-23 | Western Art Collector visits the Eiteljorg Museum for the opening weekend of the Quest for the West 2017. For more information on Western art shows visit www.westernartcollector.com.Music by:Acoustic Instrumental by Hyde - Free Instrumentals soundcloud.com/davidhydemusicCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported— CC BY-ND 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music provided by Music for Creators youtu.be/KDPbT81v7wY
Sights & Sounds — Grand Canyon Celebration of Art 2017 Western Art Collector 2017-09-22 | Our visit to the Grand Canyon Celebration of Art, September 16, 2017. For more information visit www.westernartcollector.com. Music by Lobo Loco (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/).
Curt Mattson at the 2017 Quest for the West Western Art Collector 2017-09-09 | We chat with sculptor Curt Mattson at the Quest for the West exhibition at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis. For more information about other Western shows and events visit www.westernartcollector.com.
Mark Maggiori at the 2017 Quest for the West Western Art Collector 2017-09-09 | We chat with painter Mark Maggiori at the Quest for the West exhibition at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis. For more information about other Western shows and events visit www.westernartcollector.com.
Heide Presse at the 2017 Quest for the West Western Art Collector 2017-09-09 | We chat with painter Heide Presse at the Quest for the West exhibition at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis. For more information about other Western shows and events visit www.westernartcollector.com.
H. David Wright at the 2017 Quest for the West Western Art Collector 2017-09-09 | We chat with painter H. David Wright at the Quest for the West exhibition at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis. For more information about other Western shows and events visit www.westernartcollector.com.
George Hallmark at the 2017 Quest for the West Western Art Collector 2017-09-09 | We chat with painter George Hallmark at the Quest for the West exhibition at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis. For more information about other Western shows and events visit www.westernartcollector.com.
Prix de West 2017 — Western Art Collector magazine Western Art Collector 2017-06-24 | Western Art Collector reports from the Prix de West exhibition at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. Music by Doctor Turtle.
Scottsdales Western Art Week 2017 Western Art Collector 2017-04-25 | Western Art Collector offers a complete rundown of Western art events from April 2017, including the Taos Symposium, the Altermann Scottsdale auction, the Scottsdale Art Auction and shows by Susan Folwell and Jay Moore. For subscription info visit www.westernartcollector.com. Music by www.bensound.com.
Cowgirl Up! 2017 — Western Art Collector Western Art Collector 2017-04-11 | Western Art Collector visits the Desert Caballeros Western Museum for the 2017 Cowgirl Up! exhibition in Wickenburg, Arizona. Music by www.bensound.com
For the Love of Art Gala 2017 — Western Art Collector Western Art Collector 2017-03-21 | Western Art Collector attends the 2017 Booth Western Art Museum's annual For the Love of Art Gala in Cartersville, Georgia. Music by Peg Leg Howell.
Masters of the American West 2017 Western Art Collector 2017-02-21 | Western Art Collector attends the opening weekend of the Masters of the American West at the Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles. Music by the Podunk Poets, www.thepodunkpoets.com.
Glenna Goodacre Bronzes Arrive at Scottsdale Art Auction Western Art Collector 2017-02-14 | Bronzes by Glenna Goodacre arrive at Scottsdale Art Auction in anticipation of a special April 6 auction. Be sure to check out the April issue to read our full preview of the Glenna Goodacre sale, as well as the Scottsdale Art Auction. Music by audionautix.com.
Brian Lebels High Noon Show & Auction 2017 Western Art Collector 2017-02-10 | Western Art Collector attends Brian Lebel's Show & Auction, January 21-22, 2017, in Mesa, Arizona. Music by R.L. Hayden, www.rlhayden.com.
John Colemans Historic Solo Show Opens at Legacy Gallery Western Art Collector 2016-11-10 | Sculptor and painter John Coleman unveils his new work and greets guests November 5 at the Legacy Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Cowboy Crossings 2016 — Western Art Collector Western Art Collector 2016-10-23 | We check in on the Cowboy Artists of America and the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association during Cowboy Crossings at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City on October 14-15.
John Colemans The Rainmaker — Western Art Collector Western Art Collector 2016-09-25 | Painter and sculptor John Coleman discusses his newest piece, the 17-foot-tall bronze titles "The Rainmaker." Video produced and edited by Michael Clawson. Music by Michael Chapman & The Woodpiles
In the Studio with John Coleman — Western Art Collector Western Art Collector 2016-09-25 | A visit to the Prescott, Arizona, studio of painter and sculptor John Coleman before his November 5 show at Legacy Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona. Video produced and edited by Michael Clawson. Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
Quest for the West 2016 — Western Art Collector Western Art Collector 2016-09-19 | Video report from the 2016 Quest for the West at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis.
2016 Phippen Western Show & Sale Western Art Collector 2016-06-16 | Western Art Collector attends the 42nd annual Phippen Western Art Show & Sale in Prescott, Arizona. Music by www.bensound.com
2016 Prix de West Exhibition & Sale Western Art Collector 2016-06-15 | Western Art Collector's video report on the 2016 Prix de West at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. Music by www.bensound.com.
A Conversation with Howard Terpning Western Art Collector 2016-04-20 | Western Art Collector magazine drops by the Tucson studio of Western painter Howard Terpning. Major works of his from the Basha Collection will soon be on view at the Rockwell Museum in Corning, New York. Read the June issue to learn more about the show and the artist.
Cowgirl Up! 2016 Western Art Collector Western Art Collector 2016-03-23 | Western Art Collector drops in on the Cowgirl Up! exhibition at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg, Arizona. For more information visit www.westernartcollector.com.
Masters of the American West Western Art Collection Western Art Collector 2016-02-19 | 2016 Masters of the American West at the Autry National Center
CAA Returns to Arizona Western Art Collector Western Art Collector 2015-11-10 | The Cowboy Artists of America return to Arizona November 6, 2015, to open a 50th anniversary retrospective at Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West.
Cowboy Crossings 2015 Western Art Collector Western Art Collector 2015-10-21 | Western Art Collector reports from Cowboy Crossing at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. See more photos at storehouse.co/stories/QNfadUdbwyAg.
Quest for the West — 2015 Western Art Collector 2015-09-24 | Western Art Collector attends the 10th annual Quest for the West Art Show & Sale at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis. To read more be sure to visit our Storehouse page (storehouse.co/stories/Dk2dE1pq26Lw) and www.westernartcollector.com
