Christmas Miniatures

Goodnight traiL Gallery of Western Art

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Christmas on the Trail Featuring a new line of Wildlife Jewelry by Bonnie Bryant Small works by all gallery artists Preview the life size sculpture “A New Beginning” by Veryl Goodnight Special purses, wallets and other handtooled leatherworks by the Skyhorses Art Books and Christmas Cards by Lynne Lewis and The Rockin’ W Chuckwagon serving hot beverages and chili

Bonnie Bryant

Bison Necklace $180

Owl Necklace $170

Raven Necklace $195

“While my early inspiration for painting on clay stemmed from the black and white pottery of the ancient Mesa Verde culture, my recent works have grown to include whimsical motifs, botanical designs and landscapes of the Four Corners area.My hope is that the owner of each jewelry piece, will proudly wear and connect to the same source that inspired me to design it.”

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Carole Cooke

Warm Spring Day 11” x 14” $2,400

Catching the Sun 8” x 10” $1,400

High Desert Bouquet 11” x 14” $2,400

“Capturing the landscape on canvas is a humbling experience but I love the challenge. How thrilling when my paintings come slightly close to the beauty I embrace! It is my hope that the viewer will feel as energized and renewed while looking at my work as I do while I am painting.”

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Patsy Davis

Great Expectations 6”H x 6”L x 4”W $900

Brittany 6”H x 9”L x 3”W $900

Degas 5”H x 6”L x 3”W $450

An Understanding of anatomy and spirit are the tools that bring life to her sculpture. Equally important is the story the sculpture tells, the sense of movement, and most of all, a glimpse into the heart and mind of the animals portrayed. “My approach to sculpture is not about copying, but rather, capturing the essence of the animal in the moment.”

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Mike Desatnick The Flower Burro 12” x 16” $2,700

A graduate of the American Academy of Art in Chicago, Mike Desatnick creates strikingly beautiful and colorful canvases of Native Americans and their traditional ceremonials. While the overall rendering of the figures is realistic, he interprets the colors, texture and overall mood of his subject in a painterly, impressionistic style, thus bringing an emotional depth to his canvas.

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Veryl Goodnight

Stormy 11”H x 18”L x 5”W $2,500

Radar 12”H x 13”L x 5”W $2,600

Cares For Her Brothers 6”H x 7”L x 6”W $900

“It is the subtle differences between individuals, whether human or animals, that excite me. Since my career began in the early 1970’s, I have had the opportunity to learn from many of the greatest artists today, but it is perhaps the animals themselves that have taught me the most.

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Bill Nebeker QuickTimeª and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture.

Horse Thief 15”H x 10”L x 15”W $6,200

Hit and Run 13”H x 10”W $3,800

Tools of the Trade 12”H x 7”W $2,500

To look at a Bill Nebeker sculpture is to get an honest and authentic portrayal of the American west. The intricate detail and pleasing line of each composition convey his pure enjoyment of western life, whether portraying a historical viewpoint or a more modern perspective. Raised in the old territorial capital of Prescott, Arizona Bill has long had a particular reverence for the working cowboy and through his threedimensional work he captures the unique relationships that exist between man and animal in the west.

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Ralph Oberg

Ooh, Aah 10” x 12” $2,600

Dallas Divide - Study 10” x 12” $1,800

The Old Timer 10” x 12” $2,400

Raised in Colorado, the young man always knew he would be an artist. The freedom to move about and enjoy the wonders of the world fit his temperament. After a brief stint in commercial illustration Ralph began to support himself with his paintings. Wildlife dominated his interest for over 10 years. Repeated appearances at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum's "Birds in Art" show in the early 80’s and election to the Society of Animal Artists were high points in his young career. The works of Rungius, Liljefors and Kuhnert inspired his development. Rungius’s field sketches pointed out the need for on the spot references.

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Rosie Sandifer

Sopris Cap 16” x 24” $4,400

Valley Spring 14” x 22” 3,800 Snow Bluffs 14” x 24” $4,200

“From assembling jigsaw puzzles and drawing in my youth, I have evolved into creating the most artistic sculpture and painting that I can design in my adult life. Building mystery so that the art entices and makes one want to look again is the best that I can do. One of the most influential people to my career is Electra Waggoner Biggs. I agree when she emphasizes that the only thing remembered about a sculpture is the quality of the work. Biggs created the most noted sculpture at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, my native area. It is a highly skilled rendition of Will Rogers on his horse, Soapsuds, which can also be seen at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. After completing the statue, she destroyed it to build it again, because it did not suit her. Likewise, a Saint-Gaudens’ suggestion is: “A sculptor’s work endures so long, that it is next to a crime for him to neglect to do everything that lies in his power to execute a result that will not be a disgrace.” www.goodnighttrailgallery.com

Barbara Van Cleve

At a Hard Run 13”H x 19”W $957

First Saddling 19”H x 13”W $957

A Little Dusty 19”H x 13”W $1,057

Barbara Van Cleve’s heritage is rich with family history and firsthand experience. Her family’s ranch, the Lazy K Bar, was founded in 1880 on the east slopes of the Crazy Mountains near Melville, Montana. Her father, Spike Van Cleve, was a unique combination of writer, poet, Harvard scholar, and expert horseman-and “a pure quill Montanan,” as her father once put it. As a photographer, she has held a camera since she was 11 years old when her parents gave her a “Brownie” camera and a home developing kit. Her youthful interest in photography soon grew into a lifelong commitment. Ranch work also began early for Barbara. Barely six, she could be found helping at the corrals or sitting astride a horse. Ever since she has been documenting the “true grit” and romantic beauty of her experiences on the ranch and on other ranches in the West. www.goodnighttrailgallery.com

Wayne Wolfe

Cimarron River 10” x 12” $2,800

Near Schofield Pass 8” x 10” $2,400

Wayne Wolfe was introduced to the world of art by his father, Byron Wolfe, who worked initially as a commercial artist and then later for himself as a fine arts painter of western history. His father was an early member of the Cowboy Artists of America. Wayne corresponded for two years with the late Robert Lougheed, who encouraged Wolfe to move to Santa Fe. In 1976, Wolfe rented the Lougheed guest house for three years, studying and painting with him virtually every week during that time. It was Lougheed who insisted Wolfe paint from life in order to see the truth in nature and learn her vocabulary. Wolfe speaks of that time affectionately. “Bob believed when you worked from life, you always had the best information right in front of you, and that your brain and eye had the best opportunity to work efficiently.” In a profile in American Artist, Wolfe said, “When you’re on the spot, you’re seeing the best values, the cleanest color, and real edges. You’re also seeing objects in a wonderful light, and you’re much more apt to paint a clean, unmuddied picture.”Wolfe continues to travel and paint the Rocky Mountain West, as well as Canada, New England, Europe, and the British Isles. He has exhibited widely, including the National Museum of Wildlife Art, the Museum of New Mexico, Cincinnati Museum Center, Rockwell Museum, and Gilcrease Museum, which honored him with a retrospective exhibition. www.goodnighttrailgallery.com