Make sure to check out the February 2024 issue of Western Art Collector Magazine as Dustin’s painting “Lookin For Little Red” is on the cover. The painting will be part of the Auty Museum of the American West’s ‘Masters of the American West’ exhibition opening February 10, 2024 and running through March 24, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
NEW! Instructional Painting Video from Dustin Van Wechel
Available now, my very first instructional painting video! Join me while I take you step-by-step through my entire painting process. From creating the concept for a painting and utilizing reference, to how I manage color, textures, light and edges as well as numerous helpful tips along the way, you’ll find valuable information you can use to immediately improve the quality of your work. For more information and to purchase now, just click the link below!
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Winter/Spring Exhibition Schedule
AMERICAN MINIATURES SHOW & SALE
Settlers West Galleries, Tucson, AZ
February 11th — March 4th, 2023
www.settlerswest.com
NIGHT OF ARTISTS
The Brisco Museum of Western Art, San Antonio, TX
March 24th — May 7th, 2023
www.briscomuseum.org
TALES OF THE WEST
Settlers West Galleries, Tucson, AZ
February 11th — March 4th, 2023
www.settlerswest.com
American Art Collective Podcast Interview
Colorado wildlife painter Dustin Van Wechel joins us on the podcast as we talk about his path to becoming an artist, his early interest in sci-fi and fantasy art, and his close calls with dangerous animals during painting exhibitions. This episode is sponsored by Western Art Collector magazines. Follow along with the American Art Collective podcast to get new episodes each week.
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Summer/Fall Exhibition Schedule
ILLUME GALLERY WEST GRAND OPENING
Illume Gallery West, Philipsburg, MT
Reception Saturday, July 16th, 2022. 7pm to 9pm
www.illumegallerywest.com
COEUR D’ALENE ART AUCTION
Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, NV
July 23rd, 2022
www.cdaartauction.com
MAXWELL ALEXANDER GALLERY’S
10TH ANNUAL SUMMER SMALL WORKS SHOW
Maxwell Alexander Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
August 13th, 2022
www.maxwellalexandergallery.com
DUSTIN VAN WECHEL: THE WILD, WILD WEST
Trailside Galleries Online
September 7th — 17th, 2022
www.trailsidegalleries.com
WESTERN VISIONS
National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson, WY
September 15th, 2022
www.wildlifeart.org
BUFFALO BILL ART SHOW & SALE
Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody, WY
September 16th, 2022
www.rendezvousroyale.org
Wildlife Painting Workshop At The Scottsdale Artists' School
Techniques and Composition for Creating Dynamic Wildlife Paintings
Scottsdale Artists’ School — Scottsdale, AZ — March 14, 2022 through March 18, 2022
Join this intensive, five-day workshop and discover approaches and techniques for creating dynamic wildlife paintings.
Beginning with an abbreviated lecture on the principles of design and composition and the fundamentals of painting and how they translate into dramatic wildlife paintings, Dustin will then guide students through the process of creating a wildlife work from concept to completion — each day focusing on a fundamental aspect of the process.
Techniques for overcoming the limitations of reference photography and using reference and field studies to realize the student’s idea, understanding form, design, and color to create drama as well as introducing painting techniques that will enhance one’s work are just some of the vital components of wildlife painting that will be covered in this workshop.
Students should bring reference materials such as photographs, field sketches and plein air paintings from which to work.
Click for more info and to register online: https://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/3339333633/Registration.aspx
Winter/Spring Exhibition Schedule
MASTERS OF THE AMERICAN WEST
The Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles, CA
February 12th — March 7th, 2022
www.theautry.org
AMERICAN MINIATURES
Settlers West Galleries, Tucson, AZ
February 12th, 2022
www.settlerswest.com
SETTLERS WEST GALLERIES’ SUMMER SHOW
Settlers West Galleries, Tucson, AZ
May 7th, 2022
www.settlerswest.com
Summer/Fall Exhibition Schedule
COEUR D’ALENE ART AUCTION
Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, NV
Saturday, July 31st, 2021
www.cdaartauction.com
WESTERN VISIONS
National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson, WY
September 10 – October 2, 2021
www.wildlifeart.org
BUFFALO BILL ART SHOW AND SALE
Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, WY
Friday, September 17th, 2021
www.buffalobillartshow.com
THE GREAT AMERICAN WEST 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Settlers West Gallery, Tucson, AZ
Saturday, November 20th, 2021
www.settlerswest.com
Scottsdale Artists' School Wildlife Painting Workshop
Techniques and Composition for Creating Dynamic Wildlife Paintings
Scottsdale Artists’ School — Scottsdale, AZ — March 15, 2021 through March 19, 2021
Join this intensive, five-day workshop and discover approaches and techniques for creating dynamic wildlife paintings.
Beginning with an abbreviated lecture on the principles of design and composition and the fundamentals of painting and how they translate into dramatic wildlife paintings, Dustin will then guide students through the process of creating a wildlife work from concept to completion — each day focusing on a fundamental aspect of the process.
Techniques for overcoming the limitations of reference photography and using reference and field studies to realize the student’s idea, understanding form, design, and color to create drama as well as introducing painting techniques that will enhance one’s work are just some of the vital components of wildlife painting that will be covered in this workshop.
Students should bring reference materials such as photographs, field sketches and plein air paintings from which to work.
https://scottsdaleartschool.org/course/techniques-and-composition-for-dramatic-wildlife-painting-4/
2021 Winter/Spring Exhibition Schedule
AMERICAN MINIATURES
Settlers West Galleries, Tucson, AZ
February 13th — 20th, 2021
www.settlerswest.com
MASTERS OF THE AMERICAN WEST
The Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles, CA
February 27th — April 11th, 2021
www.theautry.org
SETTLERS WEST GALLERIES’ SUMMER SHOW
Settlers West Galleries, Tucson, AZ
May 8th — May 18th, 2021
www.settlerswest.com
New Print Release!
We are pleased to announce the release of “Lemon Meringue Pie” as both an extremely limited edition, full-size giclée Artist Proof and as a limited edition giclée print. The Artist Proof edition will be limited to just 10 available prints and are offered at the same size as the original painting — 48”x24”. The smaller giclée print edition has 180 available prints and is 35”x19”. Both editions are printed on Hahnemuhle Archival Photo Rag Paper and include a 1.5” white border. All prints are hand-signed and numbered by the artist.
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2020 Summer/Fall Exhibition Schedule
DUSTIN VAN WECHEL: VISIONS OF THE GREAT NORTH
Trailside Galleries, Jackson, WY
August 10th — 15th, 2020
www.trailsidegalleries.com
WESTERN VISIONS
National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson, WY
Monday, August 24th — October 18th, 2020
www.wildlifeart.org
BUFFALO BILL ART SHOW AND SALE
Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, WY
Friday, September 18th, 2020
www.buffalobillartshow.com
GREAT AMERICAN WEST
Settlers West Gallery, Tucson, AZ
Saturday, November 21st, 2020
www.settlerswest.com
MAXWELL ALEXANDER GALLERY’S BLACK FRIDAY SALE
Maxwell Alexander Gallery - Online Show Only
November 28th, 2020 at 10:am PT
www.maxwellalexandergallery.com
New "Swan Song" Limited Edition Giclée Print
AVAILABLE NOW!!!! "Swan Song" is a limited edition giclée print produced on Hahnemuhle Archival Photo Rag Paper. This print is limited to a single-run edition of 100 total prints. Once these prints are sold out, the image will never again be reproduced as a print.
Overall Print Size: 23"x23"
Price is $200 plus shipping and handling
2019 WILDLIFE PAINTING WORKSHOP
WILDLIFE PAINTING WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT!
I will be conducting a 3-day wildlife painting workshop in Palmer, Alaska (near Wasilla) this September. The workshop runs September 27th — 29th, 2019. All levels of painters welcome! Space is limited so contact Diane at 907.355.4632, or via email at info@alaskacreeksidecabins.com and reserve your place today!
2019 Winter Exhibition Schedule
AMERICAN MINIATURES
Settlers West Gallery, Tucson, AZ
Saturday, February 9th, 2019
www.settlerswest.com
MASTERS OF THE AMERICAN WEST
Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles, CA
February 9th — March 24th, 2019
www.theautry.com
WILDLIFE DISCOVERY SHOW & SALE
Trailside Galleries, Jackson, WY
March 18th — 30th, 2019
www.trailsidegalleries.com
"Buffalo XING" Limited Edition Giclee Print Now Available!
We're excited to announce that we are offering one of Dustin's most popular paintings as a limited edition giclée print! "Buffalo XING" is a single-run reproduction and will never again be reproduced outside of this edition. Each print is signed and numbered and the run is limited to 180 total prints. AND, as a thank you, we are randomly selecting one of the collectors of this print to receive Dustin's concept sketch for the original painting! Purchase your print here: http://www.dustinvanwechel.com/shop