Cowboy and indian

Following the Buffalo. Photography: Courtesy Jason Rich For all the honors his painting has brought him and has much as he loves the Western art world, it’s the family-focused Western lifestyle that Jason Rich considers the most important. For all that he has accomplished as a Western artist — the innumerable awards, prestigious shows, international recognition, and financial success — Jason Rich prefers a life that fosters the simple and lasting things. He was raised with Western values…

Mark Maggiori, Once Upon a Time, oil, 36 x 34.

Mark Maggiori, A Long Day on the Range, oil, 24 x 18.

One of the most significant Western art events kicks off October 4 – 6, 2018 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The Cowboy Crossings show brings together the top tier of artists and craftsmen working in the Western arts for the premier annual show at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Collectors and the public alike mark their calendars and wouldn’t miss the opportunity to see what the members of the Cowboy Artists of America and the Traditional…

Teamwork. Photography: R. Brad Stamm, C&I Photo Contest Winner In a split-second, the winner of our 13th annual photo contest ignites a vibrant vision of the West at its best. R. Brad Stamm has one hand on his camera and one on the rail. At the Mission Mountain Rodeo in Polson, Montana, on June 23, he climbs up one of the five bucking chutes and leans over as far as he can, hoping to snap something before the gate opens. “There are so many great images of cowboys riding inside an arena, but…