Emerging Artists

Art collectors interested in learning about today’s top emerging artists can find everything they need right here. These hot, new emerging artists encompass a wide variety of styles and genres, including plein-air painting, landscapes, still lifes, wildlife, western paintings, and more. Many of these emerging contemporary artists have won awards in highly respected art competitions. You’ll also learn about the many galleries for emerging artists—a great source for purchasing artworks by these rising stars.

21 Under 31 | 2012 Emerging Artists

Southwest Art magazine | September 2012 cover

Meet 21 talented young & emerging artists in Southwest Art’s annual 21 Under 31 feature.

21 Under 31 | Tiffany Stevenson

Tiffany Stevenson, Calling Out, oil wildlife painting

Utah-based wildlife artist

21 Under 31 | Abigail VanCannon

Abigail VanCannon, Summertime, oil painting

California-based contemporary realism painter

21 Under 31 | Christina Weaver

Christina Weaver, Three Brides, oil painting

Alabama-based oil painter

21 Under 31 | Angela Burns

Angela Burns, Dignity, oil figure painting

Illinois figurative artist

21 Under 31 | James Galindo

James Galindo, Clementine, oil stil-life painting

California still-life painter

21 Under 31 | Hiroshi Sato

Hiroshi Sato, Resting Area, oil contemporary realism painting

California contemporary realism painter

21 Under 31 | Cristina Penescu

Cristina Penescu, Cautious Observation, scratchboard artist

California-based wildlife artist

21 Under 31 | Jonathan Stasko

New York figurative, still-life, and landscape painter

21 Under 31 | Jason Cytacki

Oklahoma western artist