Blogs

Welcome to our art blog page. Here you can read posts from our main fine art blog and also from the art blog written by Kristin Hoerth, Southwest Art magazine’s Editor in Chief. Whether you are an avid art collector, an artist, or simply an admirer of fine art, our art blogs are a great way to stay informed about the western art scene. Follow these fine art blogs to learn about art events, art collecting, emerging artists, and more from the editors at Southwest Art magazine—the collector’s choice for over 40 years!

Morning on the Shore by Aleksandr Kryushyn.

Inspired Works

Artists encourage us—in ways both subtle and bold—to think, act, and feel in ways we might not have otherwise. Such is the case of the award winners in this year’s Southwest Art Artistic Excellence competition.
Rough Passage by Kyle Pozin.

A Major Milestone

Check out the eight major award winners at the 50th anniversary of the Prix de West Invitational show and sale. The show—an important barometer of the western art market—sold more than $3.8 million of art during its art sale weekend, a substantial increase over last year’s $2.5 million.
Long Shadows by George Carlson.

Strong Showings

Check out the prominent award winners at Masters of the American West and Night of Artists, and the top sales results at the Scottsdale Art Auction.

Painting for Peace | Artists Supporting Ukraine

  Over the past several weeks, the world has watched as Russian forces invaded Ukraine. Bombs have fallen in cities across the country; civilians have been injured and killed; ordinary citizens have stepped up to defend their homeland; and millions have fled the violence. Watching from half a world away, it’s...

April Moon by Mallory Agerton.

Peace, Hope, Joy

The April/May 2022 issue of Southwest Art features stories that are filled with a sense of hope, color, and joy—and serve as a powerful reminder of the positive impact that great art has on our lives.