Fall Classics Exhibition & Sale-2014

November 3 – 15, 2014

Scottsdale, Arizona

Press release

Fall Classics

November 3-15, 2014
Artist Reception: Saturday, November 15, 2014, 1-4pm

Scottsdale, Arizona…November 15, 2014–Trailside Galleries is pleased to present its annual Fall Classics Exhibition and Sale, featuring all new works by the gallery’s roster of artists. The exhibition is on display from November 3-15, 2014

The show will have a strong emphasis on western imagery but will also have important works with subjects ranging from wildlife, impressionistic works, sporting art, landscapes and figurative pieces. During this event, the gallery will also be presenting individual showcases for artists Z.S. Liang and Robert Duncan.

Z.S. Liang’s rich and compelling paintings of Native American culture and tradition clearly resonate with collectors who find depth and quality in his storytelling narratives. His penchant for detail combined with the historical and narrative elements of his paintings have firmly established him among the ranks of the finest western representational painters in the country. During the reception Liang will be signing copies of his new book, Native Trails-Fresh Tracks, which has just been released by Greenwich workshop. The informative text, by writer and painter Tom Saubert, discusses the historical period as well as the artist’s approach to his work. With over 70 full color plates, this book is a must have for Liang fans and collectors.

Robert Duncan, a former award-wining member of the Cowboy Artists of America, has returned in recent years to painting the subjects that first caught the attention of collectors and vaulted him to superstardom in the world of western art. His depictions of historic plains Indians, particularly the Crow, Blackfoot and Ute, are infused with emotion and dramatic back lighting.

Other artists participating in the Fall Classics show include Jim Norton, Dan Mieduch, Mike Malm, Steve Atkinson, Bill Nebeker, Logan Maxwell Hagege, John DeMott, Cynthia Rigden, Brenda Murphy, Richard D. Thomas, Jeremy Browne, Stan Davis, Bruce Cheever and many others.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AT TRAILSIDE GALLERIES
Thursday, November 13, Artwalk, 6:00-8:00pm
Friday, November 14, All New Works Available for Viewing, Gallery Hours 10:00-5:30pm
Saturday, November 15, Fall Classics Artist Reception, 1:00-4:00pm
Saturday, November 15, Z.S. Liang Showcase & Book Signing, 1:00-4:00pm
Saturday, November 15, Robert Duncan Showcase, 1:00-4:00pm

Since 1963, Trailside Galleries of Jackson, Wyoming and Scottsdale, Arizona has been regarded as one of the pre-eminent dealers in American representational art, specializing in a rich and varied collection of works by the leading western, wildlife, figurative, impressionist, and landscape artists in the country. The artist roster includes members of the Cowboy Artists of America, National Academy of Design, Oil Painters of America, Plein-Air Painters of America, Prix De West, Society of Animal Artists, National Sculpture Society and Masters of the American West.

The gallery is also home to the offices and showrooms of its auction department, the Jackson Hole Art Auction. Since 2007, the Jackson Hole Art Auction has been recognized as one of the premier art events in the country, defined by the high standard of works offered in a variety of genres including wildlife, sporting, figurative, landscape and Western art by both renowned past masters and contemporary artists

Please contact Kimberly C. Fletcher, Marketing & Communications Director at 480.945.7751 or email media@trailsidegalleries.com for further information and images.

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In the News: Fall Classics Exhibition featured n Western Art Collector

November 2014

Autumnal Annual
Western Art Collector, November 2014

Trailside Galleries ushers in autumn with new works by its stable of artists during the Fall Classics Exhibition and Sale. On display November 3 to 15, the annual show will focus on Western imagery complemented by wildlife, sporting art, landscapes and figurative subjects from contemporary artists Jim Norton, Dan Mieduch, Michael Malm, Bill Nebeker, Logan Maxwell Hagege, John DeMott, Steve Atkinson, Ian Ramsay, Cynthia Rigden, Marlin Rotach, Brenda Murphy, Richard D. Thomas, Jeremy Browne, Stan Davis, Bruce Cheever and many others. Individual showcases for Z.S. Liang and
Robert Duncan will round out Fall Classics.

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In the News-Bruce K. Lawes Creating Big Buzz In U.S. Art Market

October 25, 2014

RENOWNED ARTIST, BRUCE K. LAWES, CREATING BIG BUZZ IN U.S. ART MARKET
Fordham PR

Over the past year, I have been honoured to represent international award-winning artist BRUCE K. LAWES for his publicity and promotions and watched with great excitement as his paintings have been snapped up by those appreciating his stunning equine portraits, beautiful landscapes and Civil War historical re-imaginings. Now represented by two prestigious galleries in the south-western United States for whom he has already shown and sold several major art works, Bruce is poised to attract an even wider audience with two important upcoming sales in Scottsdale and Tucson, AZ. I spoke with him recently to find out about his new painting projects and career developments.

GF: Since entering the South Western US art markets last year, your historical Civil War paintings and equine portraits have sold well and sold fast. Do you see this as a positive omen for your impending move south of the border?

BKL: Without question, my introduction to the western United States has launched my career in a new direction. My relocation to the U.S. has a dual purpose: first, to be in the same country as the galleries that represent me enables personal appearances and transportation of paintings so much easier. Secondly, to be able to paint outside all year round, snow free, PRICELESS!

GF: You are now represented by two leading galleries, Trailside Galleries with locations in Jackson Hole, WY, and Scottsdale, AZ, and Settlers West Gallery in Tucson, AZ – how has this exposure introduced you to a wider audience?

BKL: I’m showing my paintings with artists who sell their work for hundreds of thousands, even millions of dollars; this attracts an elite collector base that is now viewing my work and showing great interest. Also, the professionalism and credibility of these galleries attract the appropriate buyers. The combination of gallery exposure, auctions and a great publicist, Glenda Fordham, continue to move things in the right direction. (thank you…I’m blushing – GF)

GF: Earlier this year, you participated in the famed Coeur d’Alene art auction in Reno, NV, and your portrait of George Armstrong Custer (below) during his Civil War campaign at Gettysburg created quite the buzz and sold very quickly. Then a second Civil War painting sold quickly in Jackson Hole. How has that success motivated you to focus on re-imaginings of Civil War battle scenes?

BKL: As we have previously announced earlier this year, I’m involved as an artistic entity in “To Appomattox”, an upcoming 8-part TV mini series based on that defining moment between Grant and Lee in the Civil War. To be able to draw inspiration from an actual Hollywood production set is going to be very exciting and I think will be reflected in my paintings I produce for the series.

GF: The Wyoming market seems very interested in your stunningly realistic equine portraits – can you tell us a little about your recent sale of “On A Cloud” and the client who purchased it?

BKL: The painting, ‘On a Cloud’ (below), almost did not go to Wyoming for two reasons, I had a client of mine very interested in it and I was also concerned about sending a dressage painting to ‘cowboy country’. As it turned out, my client bowed out and Trailside, WY, assured me that their collector base would be very interested in this work as their clients reside all over the country, many being fortunate to have several holiday homes. In fact, the painting sold at the opening weekend of the show to a Virginia woman who was a competitive dressage rider and had a home in Jackson Hole, but the painting is being hung in her Palm Beach, Florida winter home.

Bruce Lawes- On a CloudGF: How do you feel about “commercializing” your work by issuing multiple giclees or limited edition posters that are affordable to a wider audience?

BKL: If done properly and for the right reason I think reproductions can show a beneficial result for an artist by bringing greater awareness to their work and an additional revenue stream. Doing corporate projects and fundraising efforts with multiple reproductions can be a great asset to both artist and charity.

GF: You have two important shows coming up in November – what paintings do you have planned for each show?

BKL: I will be flying out to visit the Trailside Gallery in Scottsdale and will be attending the Settlers West opening night in Tucson for their Great American West show on November 22. I will be featuring another Dressage painting called, ‘Ghost Rider’ 40”x 43” at Trailside and perhaps one other, if time permits. At Settlers West I will have a beautiful painting of gray wolves in the winter snow called, ‘Shades of Blues and Grays’ (below) plus a painting of a wild mustang in Montana entitled, ‘Over His Domain’. These are major works sized 26”x54” and 36”x54” respectively. I look forward to meeting all art enthusiasts who come out to see all the amazing artists participating in both events.

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Z.S. Liang-New Book Release

August 20, 2014

During the Fall Classics reception in Scottsdale, Arizona on November 15, 2014, Z.S. Liang will be signing copies of his new book, Native Trails-Fresh Tracks, which has just been released by Greenwich workshop. This publication will be the first ever, fine art, hardcover retrospecitve of Z.S. Liang's work. The informative text, by writer and painter Tom Saubert, discusses the historical period as well as the artist’s approach to his work. With over 70 full color plates, this book is a must have for Liang fans and collectors.

Text by writer and painter Tom Saubert.
9x12, hardcover, jacketed, 144 pages. $60

PLEASE CALL TO RESERVE YOUR BOOK TODAY!!!
480.945.7751 or info@trailsidegalleries.com

Liang’s rich and compelling paintings of Native American culture and tradition clearly resonate with collectors who find depth and quality in his storytelling narratives. His penchant for detail combined with the historical and narrative elements of his paintings have firmly established him among the ranks of the finest western representational painters in the country.