by Don Woodard | Feb 20, 2023 | Art Studio & Gallery Events, Blog, Exhibitions
We just wrapped up our latest art show at Life in The West Gallery. The Artist’s Favorite Special Event was held on Feb 17-19, 2023, and was an amazing success! This was an overwhelmingly creative art show, as all the artworks were selected by the individual...
by Don Woodard | Nov 22, 2022 | Art Studio & Gallery Events, Blog, Exhibitions, New artwork
Have you ever struggled with holiday gift-giving? Have you considered giving original artwork? Art is much more than a stocking stuffer, and it’s more affordable than you might think. Here are 5 inspiring reasons why giving art may be your best gifting idea...
by Don Woodard | Jul 7, 2022 | Blog, Story Behind the Artwork
At the end of May, we celebrated Memorial Day. It is a special holiday for many reasons, but it always makes me appreciate the opportunities that I have been presented with during my career, first as an exhibit designer and builder, and second as an artist. Then, I...
by Don Woodard | Jun 21, 2022 | Art Studio & Gallery Events, Blog, Exhibitions
Here is the official press release from the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, WY. My artwork, Big Horn View, has been selected to be part of the exhibition! – Don. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2022 National Museum of Wildlife Art to Exhibit Above...
by Don Woodard | Mar 19, 2022 | Blog, Story Behind the Artwork
Here’s an interesting Story Behind the Artwork! Did you know that the Popeye character was modeled after a real-life person? So was Olive Oyl. Popeye’s real name was Frank “Rocky” Fiegel. He was born in 1868 in Poland but immigrated to the...
by Don Woodard | Feb 9, 2022 | Blog
Well, Packhorse Rodeo is finally finished! It is one of the more complex artworks that I have created in the past two years. This is a mixed media, bas relief artwork, and if you look closely, you will see that the horses are tied together with a rope. The horse in...