By Bonnie Gangelhoff
It’s time once again to celebrate the next generation of artists! In the following pages you’ll meet 21 artists under the age of 31 who are worth watching. Some are still in high school or college, while others are beginning to make their ways in the art world. They hail from around the West and across the country, and their artwork is just as diverse as their home states. From still lifes to figures and from traditional to contemporary, we think you’ll find much to admire in this collection.
This story was featured in the September 2019 issue of Southwest Art magazine. Get the Southwest Art September 2019 print issue or digital download now–then subscribe to Southwest Art and never miss another story.
Victoria Steel
Victoria Steel, The Nature of Time, oil, 14 x 11.
Shalese Sands
Shalese Sands, Soul Fire, acrylic, 24 x 18.
Ashley Glazier
Ashley Glazier, Petite Genoise, oil, 10 x 10.
Brandon D. Drake
Brandon D. Drake, Prizes, oil, 7 x 5.
Dennon Walantus
Dennon Walantus, The Trail Along Deep Bay, oil, 24 x 36.
Jared Brady
Jared Brady, Fortissimo, oil, 18 x 24.
Kenneth Yarus
Kenneth Yarus, Arrival, oil, 18 x 24.
Junyi Liu
Junyi Liu , To Be or Not To Be, oil, 40 x 30.
Libby Humeniuk
Libby Humeniuk, Edging for Heels, pastel, 20 x 30.
Nikita Budkov
Nikita Budkov, East of the Sun, oil, 40 x 30.
Mallery Marsh
Mallery Marsh, Feelin’ Golden, acrylic, 5 x 7.
Cody Oldham
Cody Oldham, Early in the Morning, oil, 48 x 36.
Paul Rosiak
Paul Rosiak, Bakery, oil, 9 x 18.
Anderson Flanders
Anderson Flanders, Darby, pastel, 20 x 18.
Julie Freund
Julie Freund, Huey Blu, oil, 30 x 30.
Malena Marie
Malena Marie, Thank You, Damon, acrylic, 60 x 48.
Tad Retz
Tad Retz, Al’s Automotive, acrylic, 6 x 12.
Amber Sampson
Amber Sampson, Motley Crew Waitin’ for the Hunt, oil, 40 x 30.
Alexander Shanks
Alexander Shanks, Gamblin’ Fever at East Falls, oil, 16 x 20.
Nina Ulett
Nina Ulett, While It’s Spring, oil, 20 x 16.
Steven McDonald
Steven McDonald, Alameda Ironworks, oil, 9 x 12.
This story was featured in the September 2019 issue of Southwest Art magazine. Get the Southwest Art September 2019 print issue or digital download now–then subscribe to Southwest Art and never miss another story.
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