Artists of Note

If you are an art collector looking to learn about as many artists as possible, you’ve come to the right place. Our newest column, Artists of Note, turns the spotlight on contemporary artists from the West and beyond—both emerging artists and established ones—who are worth your attention. In this section you’ll meet artists from all walks of life, with styles ranging from realism to impressionism to abstraction in the plein-air, landscape, still-life, western, and sculpture genres. Here we’ll give special attention to the works these artists create with numerous images of their artwork. Art collectors will recognize some of these artists and also take note of new artists that are on the rise.

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Robert Benson, Christmas Eve in Salinas, watercolor, 10 x 20. 

Artists of Note | Robert Benson

Watercolorist Robert Benson is continually bewitched by the often overlooked or disappearing scenes in the Northern California environment. Whether painting crisp or loose, it's all about capturing the light in each setting.
Brandon Bailey, Spring Thunder, oil, 12 x 24.

Artists to Watch | Brandon Bailey

“It’s a surreal experience that hasn’t really hit home yet,” says Brandon Bailey about his recent induction into the esteemed Cowboy Artists of America organization. Bailey’s success story is firmly rooted in his love of the West and his desire to express it.
Katrina Howarth, The Luncheon, oil, 16 x 20.

Artists of Note | Katrina Howarth

Katrina Howarth’s still lifes, landscapes, and interiors are created with a playful combination of illustration and painterly design, with colorful prints and patterns added for a pop of texture.