18 • portfolio
outwest
art
show
&
sale
cody kuehl
MARCH 16-18 2023
heritage inn
www.artofcodykuehl.com
kuehlcody@gmail.com • (303) 359-9766
the art of
"I like to create art that shows the moment of impact – tells the story of what
is happening in the midst of action, just before a shootout or standoff," says
Kuehl. "I call it western contemporary art; it's a lot like a graphic novel."
Kuehl has several sizes and options of his multi-layered plexiglass artwork in
a variety of scenes, such as rodeo, horses, and western action. Currently, Kuehl
draws his artwork on the outer layer of plexiglass and then paints it in three
layers, but he is exploring digital printing options for plexiglass.
"I am an outlier from the usual western art affair," he says. "I am on the edge
of what is considered western art."
e Out West Art Show and Sale opens at 5 p.m. on ursday, March 16,
with an artists reception and live music. e show continues from 11 a.m.
to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 18.
On Saturday, the Young Masters program awards scholarships to youth
pursuing a career in art education, says Ron Urkranietz of the Young
Masters program.
"Artwork from youth who participate in the Young Masters program all year
long will be on display at the Out West Show and Sale throughout the week,"
he explains. "en, the top awards are chosen and awarded Saturday night."
Additionally, the Out West Art Show and Sale offers live events where
artists compete, and aendees watch and purchase the art created in a live
auction format. e annual Quick Draw, in which artists complete an artwork
in an hour, is Friday evening, and Quick Finish, in which artists finish an
incomplete artwork, is Saturday night.
"March honors Charlie Russell's birthday," says Wilcox. "We have been
hosting our special brand of celebration at the historic Heritage Inn for more
than 50 years."
