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Twenty One
Carrie Ballantyne
 
Carrie Ballantyne has been one of our favorite artists for many years. Her talent, in our opinion, is immeasurable. Now painting in oils too after years of working with pencil, Ballantyne’s portraits of young cowgirls are unique. She is a true Western woman with great admiration for the cowboy and cowgirl way of life, which shines through in her magnificent paintings.
John Coleman
 
John Coleman’s lifelike bronze sculptures evoke a myriad of emotions—the sign of a brilliant artist. His work, primarily of Native Americans, brings historical recognition to those who worked the land long before the migration West took place. A member of the Cowboy Artists of America, Coleman is attracting the attention of many collectors—as well he should.
Martin Grelle
 
Martin Grelle’s drum has begun to beat very loudly in the art world and,
frankly, we saw it coming. His paintings of Native Americans have led some
to believe he is the “one to watch” with respect to historical paintings. Only
time will tell, but this much we do know—Grelle is an artist who is up for the
challenge. We suggest you stay tuned.
Jim Norton
 
Jim Norton has a working knowledge of ranch life that combines
with his wonderful depictions of Native Americans to result in a
broad appeal. He has maintained a quality and authenticity that few
workings artists today possess. As bright as Norton’s star is shining
today, we expect his work in the future to be truly magnificent.
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November/December 2007
