THE WAY OF THE WEST

ARTIST DAVID DORSERY AND LEATHER CRAFTSMAN JOE ROBERTS

 SEP 20 - OCT 29

Dorsey Bio: 

Art has always played a huge part in my life. Ever since I was little, drawing and painting have been something that I have always done. In fact I cannot remember a time when I was not intrigued by  artists and the work they created. That aspect has not changed, I am still mesmerized by new styles of art that I have not seen before. I will never learn all that I want to in this life time, about painting and drawing, and I truly believe this is a good thing. We should never cease to learn, no matter what our age.

 I am drawn to the land and the individuals that call this vast plains home. I can think of no finer calling than to raise livestock to feed this great nation, and the daily pursuit of being stewards of the land. These people, strong men and women, are truly what intrigue me as an artist. Each face has a story to tell, and their lives are so interwoven with the land that they call home. It is a never ending tale of beautiful landscapes and hard working people that give me constant inspiration to capture images of the west, both past and present. I feel fortunate to be able to put brush to canvas and freeze a moment in time. Sometimes the simplest things in our daily routines can be the most beautiful. A horse and rider going through a sea of grass or riding through a water hole formed after a heavy rain,  are truly the simple and yet magical images that I love to paint.

I have recently been exploring the use of charcoal on linen canvas, as well as incorporation acrylic washes with it. It is a new direction for me,  I think that as an artist it is our duty to explore new ways, and avenues to create. There will always be something new to discover and explore artistically. 

SHOWCASING NATURE'S BEAUTY 

KATHLEEN ANN

SEP 6 - OCT 15

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT OF THE BEAUTY OF SOUTH DAKOTA AND NEBRASKA WILDLIFE AND SCENERY