Teresa Elliott

TERESA

Dripping Springs, TX

Teresa Elliott

Teresa Elliott is an American contemporary painter living and working in her desert studio north of the Big Bend National Park in Alpine, Texas. She is best known for oil portraits of Texas Longhorns set against the vast western skies of the American landscape and has received many awards including Best Of Show at Night Of Artists, Briscoe Western Museum in San Antonio, Texas; Bold Brush Award; Best Of Show at the Coors Western Art Exhibit; Five People’s Choice wins at the Coors Western Art Exhibit in Denver, Colorado and Artist’s Choice for Cowgirl Up! at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, Wickenburg, Arizona. Art Renewal Center's International Salon Competition awards include two Chairman’s Choice, an Honorable Mention in Figurative and three Finalist positions in Portrait and Animal; National Wildlife Museum, The Butler Institute of American Art and World Art Museum in Beijing China.

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2015 – High Noon

35.5 x 39.5

Award

People’s Choice

Since 1983, the National Western Scholarship Trust has been a beacon of hope for students pursuing careers in agriculture, rural medicine, and veterinary science. With the establishment of the Trust, a commitment was made to invest in the future of these vital fields by providing financial support to dedicated students. Today, the Trust proudly awards 120 scholarships annually, with individual awards ranging from $2,500 to $15,000. These scholarships not only alleviate financial burdens but also inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators.

Award: Butler Bull

Cora Sexton Wheeler

The High Country

Denver, Colorado

Cora Sexton Wheeler

The goal of my art is to engage viewers through multiple sensory outlets, primarily visual and tactile. The saturated colors are playful, inviting and warm. The palette, along with the heavy texture, encourages a closer look and even a touch. My body of work is heavily influenced by my heritage and upbringing in both the city and on a ranch in Durango, Colorado. The paintings tell a story that reflects American history, especially in the West. Every piece starts with sculpting a landscape or image onto canvas with lightweight paste. Then, multiple acrylic color washes are applied to the layers and fine details are painted in. Paintings are completed with either a high gloss resin or varnished with a matte finish. The pieces are sculptures on canvas with the depth adding structure and interest. My work continues to grow and change in both the size and subject matter, always with a western nod and appreciation for my native Colorado upbringing.