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TChAd pOppLETON
w. STEVE SELTzEr
Chad Poppleton, a resident of Cache Valley, Utah, has been interested in art ever since he can remember. His interest began while he was on the farm and ranch with his grandfather, working with the animals and understanding their attitudes and behaviors. Poppleton’s father, also an artist, taught him how
to draw and to look at things with an artist’s eye. His work is represented in the most prestigious galleries and shows across the U.S. and has been pro led in all leading art publications. Poppleton is a proud member of the Russell Skull Society of Artists.
From the owers that she grows in her own garden to the power of a portrait, Elizabeth Robbins
is best known for her sensitivity
to all things beautiful. She has won numerous awards and has been featured in Art of the West, Southwest Art, and many other art publications. She is represented by several top galleries in the country and currently resides in Ogden, Utah.
GAry LyNN rOBErTS
Gary Lynn Roberts, being
a storyteller, welcomes viewers
into his canvases. His love of horses, rodeo, and art has helped him develop a style of realism
and impressionism. He is the recipient of several awards from di erent museums for Best of Show and Peoples’ Choice. Roberts is honored to be a member of the Russell Skull Society of Artists.
He currently resides in Hamilton, Montana, with his wife Nancy and their two children, Mary and Anna.
W. Steve Seltzer paints many di erent subjects, ranging from contemporary landscapes to historical scenes, from still lifes
to gural works. He has been a professional full-time artist for more than forty years and has work in collections throughout the United States and Canada. Seltzer has had numerous one- man shows, and his paintings have been featured in Southwest Art, Wildlife Art, and Art of the West.
Brett James Smith, known
for his classic scenes in the sporting tradition, has in the last few years turned his skill and attention to Western subjects. His subject matter expanded to include Native Americans and the adventurous characters that populated the West. In October 2013, Smith was chosen as a member of the Russell Skull Society of Artists, who exemplify the best in Western art.
Jill Soukup was born in Bu alo, New York. Shortly thereafter, her family moved to Colorado, where she still resides. As a young girl, she produced countless drawings and studies of horses, which made for a strong drawing foundation. She graduated from Colorado State University in 1991 with a bachelor’s degree of ne arts. After eleven years as a designer, she switched to full-time painting.
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