It's been awhile, but we had the holidays to get through. This is work by one of my students, Jim. This is his first seascape. As you can see, he tones his canvas with yellow ochre and has laid in much of his darks. I am very pleased with this one, so far, and have great expectations of the finished work.

I have had several people ask for art lessons online and have the ability to produce a video. I would be interested in some feedback from some of you who might be interested in something like this. I was thinking of basic drawing in perhaps eight sessions. I can't stress enough how important I think the basics are. It's like learning the scale in music--so critical.

I have watched tv shows where the artist is simply demonstrating and it's very difficult to keep up if you are trying to draw along. I can enlist a student or two in my area who could participate in order to allow some time for the student to work after my demonstration. I'm thinking of a simple download. I'd like to know what you would expect to pay for the entire series and if you'd like the format to include the student or whether you'd prefer just my demonstration. I could also include some written materials you would be able to print out for future reference.

Feedback from artists would also be appreciated.

I was recently visiting near by Warm Springs Reservation. I was writing a magazine article for Prineville Territory Magazine on the Indians and their wild horses. A friend had invited me to the annual castration day. These two Indians had roped this stallion-soon-to-be-gelding. There will be lots of billowing dust everywhere.
                                                                                      Faye Taylor - Western Artist

This little fellow is a Texas Longhorn calf from a ranch near where I live. He was a pet who followed everyone around and had the run of the place. I thought he was too cute to pass up and had inteneded to paint him for several years, but I finally got around to it while showing art at a local event called Western Christmas in Redmond, Oregon. It proved to be a great show for me and I sold two originals and several prints. It was a spectacular show with quality vendors rivaling the Cowboy Christmas show in Las Vegas.

Faye Taylor - Western Artist

This artwork is on hold because I have submitted it to the Empire 100 show in Arizona.

Howdy,

It's been awhile since my last newsletter, but I assure you I'm still alive and kickin'. I want to let you know about a new western & art event in which I am taking part. The event will take place in a warehouse located at 111 SE Lake Road, Redmond, Oregon. I will be in booth #83. I'd love to see you there.

The NFR will be held the same weekend at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. The art show is not at the Fairgrounds. I have pasted the event flyer below:

Western Christmas Newsletter

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	Western Christmas is coming to Redmond November 11, 12 & 13, in conjunction with the PRCA Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo. Western Christmas is excited to bring you over 70 western vendors to help you get a jump start on your Christmas shopping! Our vendors bring a wide range of great offerings; furniture, clothing, tack, décor, art, and lots more. Christmas shopping will be well underway and gifts for everyone on your list will be on display. Entertainment There will be something for all ages; Sons of the San Joaquin, live Saturday, November 12, at 4:00pm; debut of Pendleton Whisky’s new 1910, Friday, November 11, 5:30-6:15pm and Saturday, November 12, 5:00-5:30pm. Families with kids are not being overlooked. Check out the Parade of Ponies, the Kids Dummy Roping and the opportunities for them to win autographed posters of their favorite PRCA Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo contestants. Food While shopping and enjoying the interesting displays, you will have the chance to have some fabulous food! Some of the finest BBQ in the Northwest; all your favorite beverages (check out our full custom “bar,” it’s a showstopper); don’t miss out on the cowboy cupcakes; freshly made to order warm donuts; Pony Expresso; and a build your own Eberhard’s Ice Cream sundae bar. Supporting the Kids Attendees are invited to participate in “Cowboys for Kids” by bringing a new toy to donate for local children’s charities including MountainStar Family Relief Nursery and Healthy Families of the High Desert. The event will also feature a Silent Western Christmas Tree Auction to benefit Bend Equestrian Team, Central Oregon Pee Wee Rodeo, Redmond FFA, Redmond Equestrian Team, Bend FFA, and Central Oregon High School Rodeo Association. Vendors If you are interested in becoming a vendor, we still have a few spaces available. Create exposure for your talent, your products and your business. This is your opportunity to be one of the preferred exhibitors at what is sure to be an annual event. Vendor packets are available online at www.western-christmas.com and we would be happy to answer any questions you might have. If you are from areas outside of Central Oregon, you now have a great reason to attend the PRCA Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo. There is something else to do between rodeo performances - fun to be had, shopping to be done and great food to enjoy. Check us out on Facebook!

This one now has a title, "Guess I'm Walkin'." Many thanks to all the folks who submitted suggestions at the Footprints on the Trail show in Great Falls last week. I hope some of you may be able to catch me at the Cattlemen's Western Art Show in Paso Robles, CA, April 8-10. It looks like a very good venue at the fair grounds. By the way, if you wish to be removed from this blog/newsletter, just go to www.fayetaylor.com and click the email newsletter link on the left. You can then remove your email from my list, although I hope you enjoy them.

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Well, I'm in Montana at the show. I started and finished this yesterday. It's not the best photo, but it's the best I could do with a bunch of people in the way. I plan to tone down the orange cross on the chaps, but it's essentially done. I'm having a contest with the people who come by to suggest titles. It's been a lot of fun to discover how people interpret it. Most think his horse took off, or he's wondering why his wife isn't there yet, with his lunch, or that he's been stranded. I'm accepting suggestions until Sunday afternoon when I choose the winner. It just feels so good to be painting again.

Faye Taylor - Western Artist

Finally, I have started my first painting of 2011! I am using a photo that his wife sent to me. She is quite a good photographer. The light in the photo is great and the background is all dusty. The horizontals are just references for a fence that will probably be very faint in the painting. I'm looking for a name for this one. I was kind of thinking of "Of Her Dreams" or "Man of Dreams" something like that. Maybe his wife will come up with something. Tomorrow, I am off to Monatana for a week-long show and my hope is to finish this there. Don't know if there will room, but that's my hope. If I can, I will send shots of the painting and the show periodically. Wish me luck.

Faye Taylor - Western Artist

"Slim"

Well, Slim is gone. I'll miss him. The painting sold at the Empire Ranch 100 Show in Tucson a few weeks ago. But that's not the last of him, because he will be accompanied by Who Broke Who and The Waiting Game images on the March cover of Cascades A&E Magazine. I will be the featured artist as well with an article about me and my work.

I have some shows coming up too. First Friday in March, I will be featured at Perspective Gallery in Bend, Oregon. Then, March 16th-20th I can be found in Great Falls, Montana at the Western Heritage Art Show located in room 238 of the Holiday Inn. April 8th, 9th and 10th I will be in Paso Robles for the Cattlemen's Western Art Show taking place at the Event Center. I have nothing else firmed up, but I hoping to get into two other shows this summer in Idaho and Texas. I will keep you posted.

This was very challenging--three portraits in one painting. It's very difficult to keep the same skin tones and techniques for each kid. I really hope the kids are happy with the way I portray them. Last thing I ever want to do with portraits is have them hate it.

Faye Taylor - Western Artist