Southwest Paintings and Drawings
We have some of the finest painters in the southwest, including Stanton Englehart and Ross Myers . Those who look for indians and cowboys of the old west will find it in the works of Milton Lewis and Jim Rey . Clifford Brycelea and David K. John express the spiritualism of their Navajo heritage. Albert Dreher finds it in the dwellings of the former peoples of the southwest. Hyrum Joe is an authentic portrait painter of Native American people of the Southwest. | ||
"Grandpa's Granny Apples" was inspired by a large apple tree behind my father's home. The myth was that the apples were forbidden and would eat the tummy of anyone who bit into it. Once on a visit at my father's home, there were a number of children, including our three, playing in the backyard. This piece measures 50 inches by 39 inches.
"Fall Brilliance" Aspen trees are one of my favorite subjects. My favorite fall aspen are those trees that have some orange or red leaves in addition to the yellow leaves. This painting is a group of aspen near Ridgway, Colorado, at the peak of the fall colors. This oil painting measures 12 inches by 16 inches.
"Ancient Sentinals". I created this painting from a plein-air field study at the Paint Mines Interpretive Park in Colorado. The morning sunlight created dramatic light and shadows on the cliffs. The reflected light in the shadows created brilliant hues. This plein-air field study was painted last summer. It is an 18 inch by 24 inch oil painting.
"Winter's Dusting". I based this painting on a plein-air field study painted at Garden of the Gods. It was cold, but the combination of snow and deep red rocks was irresistible. It was late afternoon, and the last bit of sun was shining on the top of the rocks. This oil painting measures 18 inches by 24 inches.
"Vermillion Earth". This painting was based on a plein-air field study completed at Garden of the Gods last summer. Sometimes I like to paint quiet, less noticed parts of the landscape. The color of the soil in this dried up streambed, along with the lines created by the composition drew my interest in this location. This is a 24 inch by 30 inch oil painting.
"Tranquil Waters". This is a scene of the Bitterroot River in Montana. I love painting water. This scene was so beautiful and peaceful, with the many shades of green and reflected light on the water. In addition, this is one of the best fly fishing spots in Montana. This is a 24 inch by 36 inch oil painting.
"Badlands in Bloom" This painting was based on a plein air field study. The last rays of sun were shining on the tops of the rocks in this canyon east of Colorado Springs. I had to paint the study quickly before the sun went below the top of the canyon. The last rays of sun created brilliant colors on the rocks, and the cool north light illuminated the shadows. It measures 30 inches by 40 inches.
Framed Petroglyphs have been hand cast using the lost wax method. This piece measures 5 1/2 inches by 7 1/4 inches.
"Monument Valley Memory" Mr. Dreher's attention to detail is amazing. His use of color and negative space create a lovely setting for the structures to be placed. The size of this piece is 30 inches by 25 inches framed and 21 inches by 16 1/2 inches unframed.
"Spirit Rage" is one of Mr. Dreher's recent creations. The sky on this piece depicts an approaching storm. Framed this piece measures 36 inches by 30 inches and unframed 24 inches by 20 inches.
"Ire of the Sun God" by Albert Dreher is made of an oil wash process. The piece is framed on a coated sheet metal. Framed the piece measures 36 inches by 29 inches and unframed measures 29 inches by 19 inches.
This is a modern and edgy. Jicarilla Apache artist Darren Vigil Gray is a refreshing modern artist. This piece is 13 1/2 inches by 16 inches.
From Jicarilla Apache Mr. Gray uses pastels, pen ink, and a variety of media to create this spectacular portrait. This piece measures 14 inches by 16 1/2 inches.
Made with vibrant colors this beautiful oil painting is fantastic. ?the details such as the bells around the waist add to the authenticity of the subject matter. It measures 24 inches by 30 inches tall.
"Turquoise Boy" Strong influences throughout his life and a natural talent have made Mr. Joe's work stand out among the best. This painting is 13 x 15 inches framed and 7 1/2 x 9 inches unframed.
