Mikel Donahue
Getting it Right
By Vicki Stavig
Pages 36-42
If you’ve had the good fortune to
view Donahue’s work, you’re probably
wondering why he would have
doubted the validity of that invitation.
After all, he’s a talented painter who
captures the cowboy and the cowboy
way of life with great skill, accuracy,
and admiration. In fact, he will be
participating in several shows this
year, including Trailside Gallery’s
Western Classics, America’s Horse
in Art Show & Sale, the Jackson
Hole Art Auction, and the Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale.

Attitude is Everything, colored pencil, 16" by 12"

Also: Bar Heart B #1, mixed media, 10" by 10"

Winter Warm, oil on linen, 30" by 24"

Also: Spring Emerges From the Village, oil on linen, 30" by 40"

Cracker Jack, bronze, 14 ½" high

Also: Clash of Thunder, bronze, 32" high

Rod Chase
Timeless Settings
By Myrna Zanetell
Pages 56-61
Taking photorealism to new
heights, Texas-based artist
Rod Chase has become
renowned for breathtaking depictions
ranging from a misty morning
on the canals of Venice or the
reflection of St. Peter’s Cathedral in
the Tiber to the welcoming beacon
of Lady Liberty in New York Harbor
or the snow-covered entrance to
the White House. Enhanced by the
dramatic light of sunrise or the soft,
moody glow of sunset, each composition
becomes a celebration of history
and nature.

Mists of Morning, acrylic, 36" by 24"

Also: Evening in Venice, acrylic, 24" by 48"

Great Challenges, Great Rewards
By Vicki Stavig
Pages 63-73
Sculpting brings with it great challenges— and great rewards. It is not a medium for the faint of heart and, yet, those artists who have chosen to make it their own have done so with enthusiasm. That, combined with exceptional skill and a love of their subjects, has earned the 10 sculptors featured here kudos from art aficionados and peers alike.

Sculpting is a labor of love for these artists, one that requires endless research, physical exertion and teamwork, as they rely on foundry workers to help get their works cast. No artwork is complete, however, until it is shared. With that, we invite you to turn the page and let us share with you some of the works created by these incredibly talented sculptors.

Gerald Balciar – Rocky Ridge, bronze, 16" high

Also: Tim Cherry – Fish Dish, bronze, 12" high

And: Walter Matia – Royal Flush, bronze, 32" long