western art

The Master Artisans of By Western Hands

Master artisans work together to perpetuate the craftsmanship of the West. The artisan members of By Western Hands demonstrate...

Santa Fe Indian Market 2021: Native Artists

An in-person Indian Market returns to Santa Fe this August. We talk to some exhibiting artists. When the Southwestern...

By Western Hands: Keith Seidel

Keith Seidel began his leather career sweeping the floor of a boot shop — now, he furthers his craft...

By Western Hands: Andy Sanchez

Andy Sanchez continues a father-son tradition of carpentry at his studio in New Mexico. Carpentry began for Andy Sanchez...

By Western Hands: Ernie Marsh

Wyoming-based artist Ernie Marsh sees bridle bits and spurs as both artistic and utilitarian. Ernie Marsh’s fascination with bridle...

By Western Hands: Glenn Gilmore

Montana-based architectural blacksmith Glenn Gilmore began his craft shoeing horses — now, he creates art for homes and businesses....

By Western Hands: Wood Artist Keoni

Colorado-based artist Keoni uses century-old techniques to create meaningful wood art. As functional artwork, Keoni’s intricate wood pieces classify...

D. Michael Thomas: “Just LeDoux It”

We talked with Wyoming artist D. Michael Thomas about his friendship with the late Chris LeDoux and Just LeDoux It,...