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John R. Phelps is a native of Wyoming who resides in Cody. Working as a ranch cowboy and big game hunting guide for many years has given him firsthand knowledge of his Western subject matter. Phelps has been accepted into the C.M. Russell auction off and on since 1983. He has just completed a bronze monument for the United States Marine Corps, having already installed one on Camp Lejeune and one on Camp Pendleton.
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 different exhibitions for Best of Show and Peoples' Choice. Roberts currently resides in Hamilton, Montana, with his wife Nancy and their two children, Mary and Anna.
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 profiled in all leading art publications.
W. Steve Seltzer paints many different subjects, ranging from contemporary landscapes to historical scenes, from still lifes to figural 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.