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Featuring Representational Southwestern Art

Western imagery abounds in Barry Sapp's luminous paintings. From his studio in Tucson, Arizona, Barry paints scenes reflecting the culture and history of the Southwest and Mexico that feature horses, burros, Native American dancers, pueblos, cliff dwellings, Mexican markets, and of course, the legendary cowboy.

Through dynamic and bold techniques, Barry Sapp develops a unique and appealing atmosphere in his watercolor and acrylic paintings, inviting the viewer to become an active participant, rather than a passive observer.

Sonora Rading party"Sonora Raiding Party"
watercolor 20" x 28"
Best of Show at "Fiesta Sonora 2007"
Ironwood Gallery Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
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His palette is a broad one creating unique, luminous color schemes to capture the ambiance and quintessential spirit of his subjects. His paintings come alive with light. "I like the luminosity of watercolor," he says, "That attribute distinguishes watercolor form all other mediums."

 

We invite you to browse through the Watercolor and Acrylic galleries on this site. Be sure to visit the Exhibitions page for the latest information on shows.

cliff dwelling paintingCliff dwelling

What's New--

Check the February issue of Western Art Collector for an article about "Western Roundup" a new show at Jane Hamilton Fine Art in Tucson scheduled for Feb. 19th to Mar. 1st. featuring the works of Barry Sapp.

Gallery News

Western Roundup Show
The reception for the Western Roundup Show at Jane Hamilton Fine Art was a rousing success. The three paintings featured in the February issue of Western Art Collector were sold prior to the opening. The largest crowd to attend an opening at the new gallery made the show a success, with lots of interest in the rest of the collection, including the brand new 40 X 30 inch watercolor titled "Hemis Kachinas...Nimanmuya." The entire collection was shown in the new "Sealed Watercolor" style (sans glass and mats) and were all framed in plein air type frames. This kept Barry busy going over the fine points of the new process.

 

Barry Sapp Featured in South West Art

You can find an article on Barry Sapp in the March 2009 issue of Southwest Art which was their Pastel and Watercolor issue. The article was titled "Color & Light." Six artists interpret the world in pastels and watercolors, written by Norman Kolpas.

Take a Look at the New Works:

walpi snake dancer

 
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