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FOOTPRINTS ON THE TRAIL ART SHOW & SALE
SHOW: Footprints On The Trail Art Show and Sale
Holiday Inn Convention Center
Dwayne McClellan
PHOTOGRAPHER
Photography is a passion, an art form, be it landscapes,
wildlife, nature, sports, livestock, people or transportation.
There is beauty in all facets of life.
www.dwaynemcclellanstudios.com
dwaynemcclellanstudios@gmail.com
Lee Tisch Bialczak
SHOW: Footprints on the Trail Art Show and Sale
Holiday Inn: Trigg Conference Room
1100 5th Street South
PASTELS
www.tischfineart.com • www.tischfineart@gmail.com
Glacier Fireweed • 12" x 16"
Soft Pastel on Sanded Paper
There is nothing more inspiring for me than being outdoors-either
on foot, horseback or in a kayak. As a traditional landscape and
wildlife artist, I paint nature as I see it: colorful, lively, and realistic.
I enjoy sharing my experiences with nature through my paintings.
Affixed • 9" x 12"
Soft Pastel on Sanded Paper
Dana Zier, a featured artist and 6th generation Montanan, extends
her canvas to encompass oil paintings, murals, and the detailed art of
linoleum reduction prints. She shares her multifaceted artistic journey,
spanning oil painting, mural creation, and, recently, linoleum reduction
prints. Her work, deeply rooted in both visual and historical themes,
draws from a rich Montana heritage and her direct experiences with the
landscape. Zier recounts, "I'm also really drawn to historical subjects,"
reflecting on her connection to Montana's Pryor Mountains. Her
dedication to plein-air painting is evident in works like Misty Meadow,
inspired by the natural beauty encountered in her explorations. Zier,
who also operates her gallery in Bridger, Montana, looks forward to
the communal spirit of Western Art Week, likening it to "meeting
family at a reunion."
Jack Cantrell, another valued member of this artistic family, brings a
unique narrative to the group. Aer returning to his native Great Falls in
2013, Cantrell, a self-taught artist, developed a newfound appreciation
for watercolors, a medium he once avoided. His current portfolio,
During last year's event, artists and family members involved in the
"Footprints on the Trail" art show left their mark by adding footprints
or handprints to the show's canvas, a gesture aimed at fostering
inclusion and extending a warm welcome to artists new to the show.
