Cover: Bradford Brinton - Quarter Circle Ă Ranch Headquarters 2016 SMALL WORKS SHOW EXHIBITION DATES: September 11, 2016 through October 16, 2016 7 days a week 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Director This is the fourth iteration of what has already become one of our most popular shows, and I'm always excited to host the reception as it brings old friends together and establishes new relationships for artists and patrons. For 2016 "Small Works" features over 150 artists and more than 300 works of art. In an attempt to increase the number of participating artists we have limited the number of submissions per artist for the show. Although we continue to evolve the concept of The Brinton Museum's Miniature Show, we have not lost sight of the core value of the show, which is to recognize the importance of artists, small artworks and their significance in the art world and to the collector. Hence, we seek to provide you with a diverse and high quality viewing experience. Kenneth L. Schuster Funded by The Brinton Museum’s Annual Giving Campaign Curator of Exhibitions What I find irresistible about the Brinton’s popular Small Works Show is the affordability of really good art. It is feasibly one of the best opportunities for collectors and art enthusiasts of all walks of life to purchase multiple pieces by living artists. Bradford Brinton would have taken great joy in attending this event, especially for the reason that so many wonderful artists, regionally as well as nationally-known, are featured in this artistically exciting exhibit. And, of course, it all happens in the exquisite Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Building at the exceptionally beautiful Quarter Circle A Ranch. Barbara McNab WARREN W. ADAMS DOUGLAS ALLEN Born: 1953, Sheridan, WY Born: 1935, Jersey City, NJ Residence: Sheridan, WY Residence: Centerville, NJ “Weathered Granary” was inspired by a granary that Named for its oversized hind feet, the Snowshoe I travel by almost every day. This granary was built in hares change their colors seasonally. They prefer young the late 1800s and is slowly deteriorating and returning hardwood forests for shelter. to mother earth. It has seen years of Wyoming’s unpredictable weather and has served the ranch with loyalty. Weathered Granary, oil on canvas, 6” x 8”, $345 Snowshoe, oil on panel, 7” x 12”, $1,400 ANN ARNDT RICHARD M. ASH III Born: 1942, Buchanan, MI Born: 1943, Albuquerque, NM Residence: Sheridan, WY Residence: Wichita Falls, TX This series of woven circles has grown more complicated. My chine collé prints are made using the intaglio etching Now we have little spheres in rhythmic layers that float in process and solar plates. They are a combination of space. I weave and paint, and I hope to inspire imagination numerous appropriated source materials. and good humor. Wild Blueberries, wool & cotton tapestry and acrylic painting, 10” round, $250 Vows, chine collé with Kitikata on Stonehenge gray support, 3” x 3”, $200 TRACY AVANT BRANDON BAILEY Born: 1960, Ft. Dix, NJ Born: 1984, Cheyenne, WY Residence: Scottsdale, AZ and San Antonio, TX Residence: Scottsbluff, NE "Autumn in the Tetons" was painted on a recent trip to The Bobcat is such a fun animal to interact with. Their Grand Teton National Park. It was a beautiful, clear and characteristics are very familiar to those of my house cat. sunny day. The perfect weather for a plein air painter. Seeing spots and a bobbed tail juxtaposed on a setting of I stood in a wide, open field in this magical place. I felt early fall leaves and rocks is the only thing separating the the warmth of the sun and gentle breeze in my face. The two in relation. silence was wonderful and is what I truly enjoy at times when I paint. It was a moment in my life when everything was ideal. I'm very grateful for having had this experience. Autumn in the Tetons, oil, 8” x 10”, $1,000 Curiosity, oil on linen, 8” x 8”, $550 NIKOLO BALKANSKI REDE BALLARD Born: 1957, Sofia, Bulgaria Born: 1973, Salt Lake City, UT Residence: Lakewood, CO Residence: Gillette, WY "The more dilapidated the house The concepts behind what constructs and perceptions the lusher is the lawn. go into reality fascinate me endlessly. How and why we The world would be a more beautiful place perceive reality in space and time the way we do is forever if all the people were gone." a mystery. No better a place to explore it than on a river in the middle of Wyoming. Abandoned, oil, 8” x 10”, $900 North Fork Canyon, oil, 8” x 10”, $750 BOB BARLOW MICHAEL BARLOW Born: 1934, Gillette, WY Born: 1963, Gillette, WY Residence: Billings, MT Residence: Livingston, MT The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is one of the iconic My bronze sculpture depicts first-hand experiences images from the National Park. It is a beautiful view to with wildlife, starting from early childhood on the family paint. ranch in Gillette, Wyoming. Many of my favorite outdoor experiences include wildlife from around the world. I grew up with a vast exposure to art in museums in North America, Europe, Russia, Asia and Africa. My familiarities with wildlife in the physical and wildlife art have given me a sturdy foundation for art study and appreciation. Often times, I will work out most of the design from memory for several months before I begin a new piece. When I begin to sculpt, I use images that I have accumulated over the past 25 years of traveling to 5 continents. My life experience has cultivated my foundation for creating bronze sculptures that are anatomically correct and expresses the animal’s majesty, strength, and power. I feel my best sculptures are somewhat impressionistic within a classical context. Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, oil on canvas, 6” x 9”, $800 Ram Skull, Limited Edition 100, bronze, 4" x 7" x 6", $1,100 MARY JANE KLATT DEE BARNES BARNARD Born: 1955, Livingston, MT Residence: Livingston, MT Born: Macomb, IL Residence: Dayton, WY and Tonka Bay, MN I was drawn to the challenge of creating a contemporary design – balancing the black and white patterns within the My painting celebrates the many talented participants feathers themselves. in the active, varied music scene in Sheridan and Johnson counties. Troubadour Blues, oil on board, 8 "x 10', $400 Study in Black and White, watercolor, 8” x 10”, $650 GAYLE BARNETT DAVID BENDER Born: 1954, Malta, MT Born: 1951, Aberdeen, WA Residence: Recluse, WY Residence: Brooklyn, NY After a long Wyoming winter, I always welcome the sights Often, I take my coffee and book to a small park at the and sounds and smells of a beautiful spring morning. The approach to the Williamsburg Bridge, where an equestrian warmth of the sun is heavenly. Work hardly seems like work sculpture by Henry Shrady depicts George Washington at on a day like this. Valley Forge. It depicts Washington deep in thought and vulnerable, contemplating the desperate situation of his army. What I see in this piece is the fearlessness of a man facing his demons. The title of my piece, Altar of Dawn, is based on a poem by John O'Donohue entitled A Morning Offering. The last line, "And waste my heart on fear no more," inspires me to face my "Valley Forge" moments. Spring is in the Air, watercolor, 6” x 8”, $550 Altar of Dawn, panel, 6” x 6”, $1,000 CAROL BERRY HEIDI BOND Born: 1937, Wayne, PA Born: 1956, Kenosha, WI Residence: Wolf, WY Residence: Hartsville, SC "Still painting after all these years." I play with dogs in my paintings as a means to convey what kindred spirits they are, sharing so many common feelings with humans. Grateful for the joy my rescue dog has given me, I donate all proceeds from sales to rescue and humane groups, hoping to help more great dogs find good homes. Backyard Wildlife, oil, 6” x 6”, $250 Cahoot, mixed media on linoleum, 5” x 7”, $150 JOSEPH BOOTH DENNIS BOYD Born: 1963, Lewiston, ID Born: 1968, Albuquerque, NM Residence: Billings, MT Residence: Billings, MT "Wisdom in his Eyes" is an example of my favorite Growing up in a family of artists, craftsmen and aspects of art; drawing and the human face/figure. I enjoy musicians, I was always encouraged and supported. The trying to capture an emotion in a person's face and their rich colors and handling of light by the Impressionists eyes in particular. This was a wonderful image to try and have always attracted my interest. Catching the light of bring to life. a specific time of day and its effect on my subject offers a unique challenge that fuels my passion. I am an avid plein-air painter as well as an outdoorsman. While deciding on my subject I am always drawn to those times of quiet reflection that convey a certain sense of nobility within my subject matter. “Swim Lessons” is the culmination of several on-site charcoal sketches and photo reference. The low warm morning light plays a pivotal role for the atmosphere of newly felt experiences. Wisdom in his Eyes, graphite on paper, 6” x 6”, $290 Swim Lessons, oil on panel, 8 "x 10", $475 TAMMY CALLENS COURTNEY CAPLAN Born: 1962, Eureka, CA Born: 1951, Lincoln, NE Residence: Jackson, WY Residence: Story, WY What I love about painting is the revelation of beauty. The translucency of celadon glazes on porcelain provides There is beauty all around us and sometimes it is ART that endless opportunities to explore the watery underworld.