Monday, June 20, 2011

Prix de West

Every year in Oklahoma City, there's a huge western art show called Prix de West.  I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the opening weekend.  Sarah had said it would be huge, with lots of very traditional paintings. She wasn't kidding!  I've never been to such a huge art show in my life (granted, I haven't been to very many art shows, but still....).

The artwork was pretty amazing.  Many very traditional pieces like this beauty by Bill Anton...

Bill Anton

or these lovely oils by Tony Eubanks...

Tony Eubanks

Tony Eubanks 2

 and other...unexpected (but fascinating) pieces - like these from Christopher Blossom....

Christopher Blossom 2

Christopher Blossom

Some wonderful water-colorists were also represented.  I adore these works by Dean Mitchell....

Dean Mitchell 2

Dean Mitchell

I'm still marveling at the technique in George Hallmark's paintings...

George Hallmark 2

George Hallmark

and the movement in Terri Kelly Moyers' "El Tejido de la Familia"...

Terri Kelly Moyers

the strength and soul in John Moyers' work....

John Moyers

I was amazed by the play on light and scale in Josh Elliot's paintings...

Josh Elliot

Josh Elliot 2

And I loved the clouds in G. Russell Case's "Painted Cliffs"...

G. Russell Case

It was an amazing experience, and I learned a little something about art shows - it's overwhelming if you try to see everything at once.  Next time I'll try to take a break between sets (yeah, right!  I'll be way too excited to see everything!).

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