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Western Art Week in the Electric City The C.M. Russell Museum The C.M. Russell Museum | 400 13th St N The Newberry | 420 Central Ave Out West Art Show & Sale Heritage Inn | 1700 Fox Farm Dr Montana Watercolor Society Art Show Heritage Inn | 1700 Fox Farm Dr Western Heritage Artists Art Show Holiday Inn Great Falls Convention Center | 1100 5th St S Jay Contway Art Show Montana ExpoPark | 400 3rd St NW Best of the West Art Show Montana ExpoPark | 400 3rd St NW The Great Western Show Montana ExpoPark | 400 3rd St NW Legends West Art Show Montana ExpoPark | 400 3rd St NW Celebration of Native Plains Artists Montana ExpoPark | 400 3rd St NW First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park Annual Art Exhibit and Sale First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park 342 Ulm-Vaughn Road Ulm, Montana Wild Bunch Art Show Great Falls Hampton Inn | 2301 14th St SW ARVON Western Art Show Dark Horse Wine Snug | 116 1st Ave S Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art 1400 1st Ave N Studio 706 Artists Guild Spring Show Gibson Room, Civic Center | 2 Park Dr S March in Montana Fine Art and Auction Great Falls Elks Lodge #214 | 500 1st Ave S portfolio • 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Ever since childhood, Trish Stevenson thought of herself as an artist and never doubted it would be her path in life. She realized the extent of her passion following an art history study trip to Europe that opened her eyes to all the possibilities fine art had to offer. Stevenson credits her grandfather for the Western spirit of her work. "He was a memorable character, a tall tale-telling, locally famous bronc-riding cowboy, who took kids to hot, dusty rodeos and brandings," states Stevenson. ose memories COVER ARTIST Regal Bovine 24" X 18" Pastel on Sanded Paper Photo of the Brahma: This Brahma is credited as the inspiration for Trish Stevenson's "Regal Bovine." le a strong impression on the young artist and still influence her artwork today. Stevenson is blessed with the ability to capture the unique personalities of the subjects she portrays. "I am inspired by aitudes when painting people or animals and look to capture emotions, intentions, or character." Strength, determination, and a bale of wills are integral aspects of Stevenson's art --characteristics boldly captured in our cover selection, "Regal Bovine." Stevenson adds, "is particular bovine expressed such a regal bearing, such quiet dignity demanding respect with its impressive "crown" of horns, that I knew I had to capture its personality in paint." She chose pastels for their immediate and expressive nature. "e blues and purples represent royalty with the dashes of red for confidence," notes Stevenson. She thanks Judy and Gary Bowman for sharing the photo that inspired her piece. "ey are dear friends who moved from Montana to Texas. ey love sending amazing photos of beautiful Longhorns, Brahmas, and other gorgeous creatures -- this "Regal Bovine" was one of them," says Stevenson. TRISH STEVENSON For more information on cover artist Trish Stevenson visit www.trishstevenson.com Congratulations to Trish Stevenson for being our 2022 Portfolio cover artist! PAGE 10 PAGE 12 PAGE 16 PAGE 20 PAGE 22 PAGE 26 PAGE 30 PAGE 34 PAGE 38 PAGE 42 PAGE 44 PAGE 45 PAGE 46 PAGE 48 PAGE 50 PAGE 52

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