1. Morgan Weistling The Trackers Artist Proof $675.00 The smallest sign could be read by these skilled Lakota hunters―the turn of a leaf, sifted dirt, a pebble knocked out of place. Once found, a track needed to be interpreted―direction of travel, speed, gait and other influences on their quarry’s path. Invisible to most people, this was the art of tracking. The Trackers is a companion work to Weistling’s Lakota Hunters.
2. Morgan Weistling Family Traditions MASTERWORK Artist Proof On $2995.00 It has been said that the heart of the home is the kitchen. It is where family most often gathers and shares their lives. With Family Traditions Morgan Weistling wanted to depict this joyous time and space where many traditions are handed down from one generation to another. The painting even stirred fond memories for the artist during its creation, “I couldn’t help thinking of my own family and how we still talk about that special apple pie Nana would make and no one else can duplicate.”
3. Morgan Weistling Patchwork Dreams Artist Proof $745.00 Nodding-off while reading is a common enough occurrence. The warm-color harmonies of this soft and cozy quilt emphasize the dreamy atmosphere of this beautiful painting. The quilt itself is an authentic antique from the 1880s that Morgan was able to acquire at an auction. This work of beauty, love and peacefulness enriches the comfort and safety of any home in which it hangs.
4. Morgan Weistling Glow Artist Proof $550.00 Soft, amber candlelight illuminates the hope and virtue of youth. The warm light envelopes her in the halo of its Glow.
5. Morgan Weistling Curious Emily Artist Proof $595.00 “I love painting kids because of their unpredictability. The key is to go with the reality they create in a situation and not to worry even if things start getting messy,” advises Morgan Weistling. “'Curious Emily' may not have been the initial concept of the piece, but a child’s curiosity is a powerful thing. My intention was to have the young girl interact with a bowl of peaches. Instead, she found some of the set dressing items I had placed around her far more fascinating. By following her lead, I ended up with a better painting.”
Achieving popular appeal and critical acclaim is no simple task for any artist. Weistling is regarded as one of the finest figurative painters today. His combination of technical prowess and acuity for capturing the nuances of the human spirit are what sets his art apart from others.
Curious Emily is a prime example of why Morgan is held in such high regard. This Greenwich Workshop Fine Art Gicl�e Edition delivers all the subtle nuances and color harmonies Morgan wove into his original work. Enjoy all the beauty of a Morgan Weistling at a fraction of the cost of the original and grace your home with this divine work of art.
6. Morgan Weistling Lakota Hunters Artist Proof $1195.00 In a painting as taut with tension as the bowstring drawn in this hunter’s hand, another side of artist Morgan Weistling is revealed with Lakota Hunters. An archer himself, Weistling has created a pair of figures that feel as if they are about to jump out the painting itself. Of special note to collectors: this extraordinary, yet uncommon, Morgan Weistling image has been released as an edition of only 45!
7. Morgan Weistling The Country Doctor Artist Proof $400.00 Atomizer in hand, this dedicated, selfless and (as indicated by the overreaction to the unfamiliar on this young boy’s face) perhaps slightly misunderstood physician practices his healing ways in this frontier home. Weistling’s tribute to country doctors and the role they played in the development of early American tradition was awarded the Patron’s Choice Award for best painting at the 2013 Masters of the American West.
8. Morgan Weistling The Country Doctor Artist Proof $1195.00 Atomizer in hand, this dedicated, selfless and (as indicated by the overreaction to the unfamiliar on this young boys face) perhaps slightly misunderstood physician practices his healing ways in this frontier home. Weistlings tribute to country doctors and the role they played in the development of early American tradition was awarded the Patrons Choice Award for best painting at the 2013 Masters of the American West.
9. Morgan Weistling The Country Doctor Artist Proof $1900.00 Atomizer in hand, this dedicated, selfless and (as indicated by the overreaction to the unfamiliar on this young boys face) perhaps slightly misunderstood physician practices his healing ways in this frontier home. Weistlings tribute to country doctors and the role they played in the development of early American tradition was awarded the Patrons Choice Award for best painting at the 2013 Masters of the American West.
10. Morgan Weistling Olivias Coop Artist Proof $1195.00
11. Morgan Weistling Papas Tea Artist Proof $795.00 “I was inspired by the contrasts in this subject,” mused artist Morgan Weistling. “The older Grandpas large rough hands alongside his young granddaughters petite, gentle hands. With a small daughter myself right now, I know exactly how this gentleman feels. In the presence of this little young lady the biggest, most worldly man would be reduced to a dainty teetotaler (or shall I say ‘tea toddler?). She is in charge and you will drink dirty water if she says so.”
Morgan Weistlings instructional videos implore painters to “edit out the unimportant. Stay away from minor details that dont help tell the story.” In this masterpiece, he shows us exactly how its done. The lighting, the figures leaning in toward each other and the color palette all contribute to the central narrative of the shared tea. And yet, theres something new to see each time you look at this painting. Let it be a part of your family story.
12. Morgan Weistling End of Harvest Artist Proof $895.00 “Anyone who has grown up around farms knows well the end of harvest ritual of going through the fields looking for the leftover crops that were passed over or missed on the actual reaping,” says artist Morgan Weistling. “Kids from nearby farms and homes would be invited to follow the wagon to help out.”
The lively composition in this sunlit landscape starts your eye with the young girl’s face in the lower right, an autumn nymph whose joy in the late-harvest work party spreads throughout the painting. It’s even an olfactory feast for the farmer’s dog that lopes along, grateful for the rich unearthed scents and the children’s company as they make a game of gathering the final squash and pumpkin before winter yields a killing frost. All three of Artist Morgan Weistling’s much-in-demand paintings sold at the 2012 Prix de West Exhibition and Sale this summer. Join the Weistling collectors by hanging this expression of thanksgiving in your home.
13. Morgan Weistling End of Harvest Artist Proof $1495.00 “Anyone who has grown up around farms knows well the end of harvest ritual of going through the fields looking for the leftover crops that were passed over or missed on the actual reaping,” says artist Morgan Weistling. “Kids from nearby farms and homes would be invited to follow the wagon to help out.”
The lively composition in this sunlit landscape starts your eye with the young girl’s face in the lower right, an autumn nymph whose joy in the late-harvest work party spreads throughout the painting. It’s even an olfactory feast for the farmer’s dog that lopes along, grateful for the rich unearthed scents and the children’s company as they make a game of gathering the final squash and pumpkin before winter yields a killing frost. All three of Artist Morgan Weistling’s much-in-demand paintings sold at the 2012 Prix de West Exhibition and Sale this summer. Join the Weistling collectors by hanging this expression of thanksgiving in your home.
14. Morgan Weistling The Fishing Hole Artist Proof $895.00 A superb colorist, artist Morgan Weistling brings this scene to life with spectacular lighting, creating a sense of wonder and engaging the viewer’s imagination and emotion. Like a skilled movie director, he manipulates the focus of interest with suggestions and impressions of forms that are barely realized and allow the viewer’s imagination to fill in the details.
The Fishing Hole is a unique, personal homage to brotherly love and childhood magic. “I was originally going to title this painting Brothers,” explains artist Morgan Weistling. “It is as much about the joy of fishing as it is about the bonding experience that fishing allows. I painted it in memory of my older brother, Steve. I have fond memories of him teaching me all of the things he knew about fishing and camping. I painted the older brother with his hand on the younger boy’s shoulder representing that protection that I always felt when I was with Steve. It was pretty handy having a brother that was 6' 4.
“I painted that moment when a fish has just taken its first bite, the line gives that pull and the excitement jumps into your throat. The experienced older brother is a little more collected and amused with his brother’s reaction. When I was this age I remember letting out quite a few whoops of joy while out in our dingy but my big brother was always there to make sure the fish made it into the boat.”
15. Morgan Weistling Carolina ARTIST PROOF SMALLWORK EDITION $400.00
16. Morgan Weistling Apples and Oranges Artist Proof $742.00 “You’re comparing apples to oranges!” or so the argument will often go. Does the same apply to the company of young girls and boys? Two-time Prix De West winner and five-time David P. Usher Patron’s Choice award winner Morgan Weistling certainly gives us a stunning piece of art to ponder the question over. Available as a MasterWork and Fine Art Edition Giclee Canvas.
17. Morgan Weistling Apples and Oranges Artist Proof $1425.00 “You’re comparing apples to oranges!” or so the argument will often go. Does the same apply to the company of young girls and boys? Two-time Prix De West winner and five-time David P. Usher Patron’s Choice award winner Morgan Weistling certainly gives us a stunning piece of art to ponder the question over. Available as a MasterWork and Fine Art Edition Giclee Canvas.
18. Morgan Weistling Flour Child Artist Proof $595.00 Two Prix De West Purchase Awards and Five Patron’s Choice awards (from The Master’s of the American West) would be the earmark of an impressive career for any artist. That Morgan Weistling has accomplished this feat in just over a ten year period is a stunning achievement and testimony to the artist’s commitment to perfection.
Flour Child is prime example of why Morgan is held in such high regard. Collector’s bid furiously over this original at this year’s Coeur D’Alene Auction. Regarded one of the finest figurative painters today, his combination of technical prowess and acuity for depicting the nuances of the human spirit are what set him apart from others.
“When I first get an idea for a painting,” explains Weistling, “I usually know it’s worth pursuing if the title comes with it quickly. I find endless fascination with the world that children create in their imaginations. When I set little Madison on the floor to explore the world of baking and told her she could play with the flour, I knew magic would happen. Of course, I will be finding flour residue in my studio for years to come. It was an epic mess but it brought me great inspiration.”
Achieving popular appeal and critical acclaim is no simple task for any artist. Works such as Flour Child are a prime example of why Morgan is held in such high regard. Discover just how breathtaking and accessible the art of Morgan Weistling can be when you purchase a Greenwich Workshop Fine Art Giclee Canvas.
19. Morgan Weistling Flour Child Artist Proof $1450.00 Two Prix De West Purchase Awards and Five Patron’s Choice awards (from The Master’s of the American West) would be the earmark of an impressive career for any artist. That Morgan Weistling has accomplished this feat in just over a ten year period is a stunning achievement and testimony to the artist’s commitment to perfection.
Flour Child is prime example of why Morgan is held in such high regard. Collector’s bid furiously over this original at this year’s Coeur D’Alene Auction. Regarded as one of the finest figurative painters today, his combination of technical prowess and acuity for depicting the nuances of the human spirit are what set him apart from others.
“When I first get an idea for a painting,” explains Weistling, “I usually know it’s worth pursuing if the title comes with it quickly. I find endless fascination with the world that children create in their imaginations. When I set little Madison on the floor to explore the world of baking and told her she could play with the flour, I knew magic would happen. Of course, I will be finding flour residue in my studio for years to come. It was an epic mess but it brought me great inspiration.”
Achieving popular appeal and critical acclaim is no simple task for any artist. Works such as Flour Child are a prime example of why Morgan is held in such high regard. Discover just how breathtaking and accessible the art of Morgan Weistling can be when you purchase a Greenwich Workshop Fine Art Giclee Canvas.
20. Morgan Weistling Siennas Tea ARTIST PROOF SMALLWORK EDITION ON $400.00 “This painting of my 4-year-old daughter was inspired by a tea set that her grandmother gave her,” says artist Morgan Weistling. “The imagination of children continues to be a wonder for me to paint because they so easily drift into a make-believe world. She had little conversations with her stuffed friends while serving them and seemed unaware of my studying the whole event. It was a very successful party.”
Morgan’s popularity continues to soar among collectors and the press. In the past 18 months his work has been featured in Art of the West, Western Art Collector, Western Art and Architecture, International Artist Magazine and American Artist. In February 2011, he won the Patron’s Choice Award at the Masters of the American West Fine Art Exhibition and Sale for the fifth time. We think he is having a very successful party!
21. Morgan Weistling The Dance Artist Proof $2175.00 Most of artist Morgan Weistling’s art depicts scenes from the mid-to late-1800s rural American life, a time of the settling and defining values of our country. It’s a not too distant past that is recognizable, but just barely. In 2001, The Dance made Weistling the youngest person ever to win the Prix de West Award - he also won the Nona Jean Hulsey Buyers’ Choice Award - from the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where it is now in the museum’s permanent collection.
Morgan’s daughter, Brittany, posed for this painting when she was five years old. “Looking back on this painting 10 years later, I can still feel the music and remember the inspiration that stirred this idea,” says Morgan. “Brittany and I were visiting a Cowboy Poetry and Music festival and at one point she began to dance to some musicians much like in the painting. I later re-created that scene in my studio. I will always cherish the memories of Brittany and I dancing together as the musicians played for us.”
This darling slip of a girl with a white apron dances on wooden floorboards worn smooth enough to twirl barefoot. We can almost feel the vibration of the music ourselves as the men lean into the rhythm and the expression of the music in her dance step. It’s been a long week of hard labor but tonight that melts away in a spirit of shared music and joy.
Weistling’s star continues to rise. He sold all four entries this year (2011) to the Masters of the American West Exhibition and Sale at the Autry National Center , where he won the Patron’s Choice Award for the third time. That painting sold for nearly 75% over the reserve price.
22. Morgan Weistling The Dance Artist Proof $895.00 Most of artist Morgan Weistling’s art depicts scenes from the mid-to late-1800s rural American life, a time of the settling and defining values of our country. It’s a not too distant past that is recognizable, but just barely. In 2001, The Dance made Weistling the youngest person ever to win the Prix de West Award - he also won the Nona Jean Hulsey Buyers’ Choice Award - from the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where it is now in the museum’s permanent collection.
Morgan’s daughter, Brittany, posed for this painting when she was five years old. “Looking back on this painting 10 years later, I can still feel the music and remember the inspiration that stirred this idea,” says Morgan. “Brittany and I were visiting a Cowboy Poetry and Music festival and at one point she began to dance to some musicians much like in the painting. I later re-created that scene in my studio. I will always cherish the memories of Brittany and I dancing together as the musicians played for us.”
This darling slip of a girl with a white apron dances on wooden floorboards worn smooth enough to twirl barefoot. We can almost feel the vibration of the music ourselves as the men lean into the rhythm and the expression of the music in her dance step. It’s been a long week of hard labor but tonight that melts away in a spirit of shared music and joy.
Weistling’s star continues to rise. He sold all four entries this year (2011) to the Masters of the American West Exhibition and Sale at the Autry National Center, where he won the Patron’s Choice Award for the third time. That painting sold for nearly 75% over the reserve price.
23. Morgan Weistling Joy ARTIST PROOF SMALLWORK EDITION ON $400.00 A figure painting without mood is just another picture of a person. There is no confusion about which we’re seeing here. With Joy, Morgan Weistling has created a fine art gem. The atmosphere is electric. The child simply radiates innocent delight. Morgan, with as few brushstrokes as possible, has us embraced by the inner light of childhood conjuring details, background and relationships from our own lives to create a canvas far greater in size than the dimensions of this wondrous SmallWork edition. We can only see what the light reveals to us,” says artist Morgan. “And, I’m all about capturing light.
24. Morgan Weistling Dutch Apple Pie ARTIST PROOF SMALLWORK EDITION ON $400.00
25. Morgan Weistling The Artist Artist Proof $895.00 Morgan Weistling is among several of the Greenwich Workshop Family of Artists to be awarded the prestigious Prix De West award. In fact, he (and Howard Terpning�) have won the award twice! Morgan’s first Prix De West award came in 2001 for The Dance and the second in 2008 for Indian Stories. As Morgan relates, the model for The Artist may one day show in The Prix De West as well: The idea for this painting came very naturally. My daughter, Brittany, is following in her parents footsteps and is quite the artist at 14. (Morgan’s wife, Jo Ann, paints under the name J. Peralta).
She has posed for me many times, notably in The Dance. Here, she is a girl set with kitchen tasks but has set them aside to partake in her first love, painting. Although she should be peeling those potatoes, she would rather set up items from her mother's 1890s country kitchen and paint a still life in watercolor. Behind her on the cabinet, other paintings are pinned. I tried to portray that intensity of young inspiration to be an artist. It's an unstoppable force when given the right encouragement.
26. Morgan Weistling The Artist Artist Proof $1250.00 Morgan Weistling is among several of the Greenwich Workshop Family of Artists to be awarded the prestigious Prix De West award. In fact, he (and Howard Terpning�) have won the award twice! Morgan’s first Prix De West award came in 2001 for The Dance and the second in 2008 for Indian Stories. As Morgan relates, the model for The Artist may one day show in The Prix De West as well: The idea for this painting came very naturally. My daughter, Brittany, is following in her parents footsteps and is quite the artist at 14. (Morgan’s wife, Jo Ann, paints under the name J. Peralta).
She has posed for me many times, notably in The Dance. Here, she is a girl set with kitchen tasks but has set them aside to partake in her first love, painting. Although she should be peeling those potatoes, she would rather set up items from her mother's 1890s country kitchen and paint a still life in watercolor. Behind her on the cabinet, other paintings are pinned. I tried to portray that intensity of young inspiration to be an artist. It's an unstoppable force when given the right encouragement.
27. Morgan Weistling Country Schoolhouse 1879 Artist Proof $500.00 "The one-room schoolhouse goes back to the founding of our great country," says artist Morgan Weistling. "It evolved through the decades but the general idea remained the same. I painted the time period that I know and love best, the post Civil War era. I decided to place the teacher as the focal point, a tribute to all the dedicated teachers that help build this nation.
"This is a rural country schoolhouse and I wanted to portray a class that was a little more primitive. They were still using individual chalk boards instead of pen and paper (because of the cost of paper then). No fancy bows and frilly dresses for these kids. I imagined these children as coming from a farming community as well as tradesmen’s homes.
"In my mind, each child has a story. Some are related to each other. There is the girl who gets jealous because another girl is talking to a boy she likes. There is the boy with adoring eyes for his teacher and the girl that has eyes on him. Then there's the kid who is more interested in his chalk than the lesson and the boy who really is having trouble understanding the lesson. I show a little slice of each of their personalities. Teachers and their classes from this period often appear grim-faced in photographs because of the long exposures required to capture the image. But children are not grim! I used real children as my models to make this room feel alive. I also imagined a background story for the teacher. She is new to her profession, full of enthusiasm yet a little nanve about whom she is entrusted to teach. From crushes to jealousy to apathy to determination, it's all there in that little one room schoolhouse."
28. Morgan Weistling Tangerine ARTIST PROOF SMALLWORK EDITION $400.00
29. Morgan Weistling Bowl of Oats Artist Proof $560.00 “There are two different stories to tell about 'Bowl of Oats,'” begins Morgan. “The first is that even though I may not paint as many paintings of boys as I do girls, most of my paintings of children come about in the same fashion. In this case, I put a cup of milk and a bowl of oatmeal out in front of a little boy who is about a year and half old. As a parent myself, I have a pretty good idea of what is going to happen. How that comes about is entirely up to the child. For me, what they do is simply a matter of nature.”
“Second, one of the things that I have become highly aware of as an artist is how completely natural these children are about their hands and what great poses you end up with as a result. Adults can be downright weird about them. If I asked you to pose for me right now, where your hands ended up and how you positioned them would be a very self-conscious and unnatural process. Kid’s hands end up exactly where they should be, even when they are not covered in oatmeal.”
30. Morgan Weistling Confidante Artist Proof $893.00 Morgan Weistling’s contemporary impressionism describes a timeless America of the not-too-distant past, as well as the beauty of everyday childhood moments. His 2009 Greenwich Workshop release, A Helping Hand, graced the cover of Western Art Collector last June and Confidante, his November release, is the cover image of Art of the West for November/December 2009. Weistling has won numerous prestigious awards including recent awards from the Autry Museum of Western Heritage and the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.
This new fine art edition is a portrait of calm and confidence born of love and friendship. “It’s is a painting of my daughter, Brittany and her cat, Precious,” says artist Morgan Weistling. “Precious has since passed on. She was Brittany’s best friend and my daughter spent many hours talking to her about personal things that only they shared. Confidante is a tribute to a bond that all pet lovers will understand.”
31. Morgan Weistling Savannah ARTIST PROOF SMALLWORK EDITION ON $450.00
32. Morgan Weistling A Helping Hand Artist Proof $1042.00 I learned a lot about spinning wheels while painting this piece and how different threads and yarns were spun from fleece a century ago by pioneer women. It is a very quiet, serene and meditative art form that I witnessed as my model worked in my studio for hours as I painted. This is also the perfect backdrop for a two year old to wreak havoc and I am experiencing this part first hand in my studio every day with our child. One can imagine this mother’s reaction when she soon turns to see why her girl is being so quiet!
33. Morgan Weistling A Helping Hand Artist Proof Master Works $2100.00 I learned a lot about spinning wheels while painting this piece and how different threads and yarns were spun from fleece a century ago by pioneer women. It is a very quiet, serene and meditative art form that I witnessed as my model worked in my studio for hours as I painted. This is also the perfect backdrop for a two year old to wreak havoc and I am experiencing this part first hand in my studio every day with our child. One can imagine this mother’s reaction when she soon turns to see why her girl is being so quiet!
34. Morgan Weistling Jessica ARTIST PROOF SMALLWORK EDITION ON $375.00
35. Morgan Weistling Strawberry Jam Artist Proof $595.00
36. Morgan Weistling Strawberry Jam Artist Proof $1195.00
37. Morgan Weistling The First Dance 1884 Americana Artist Proof $1195.00 There has never been a better time to purchase a Morgan Weistling Fine Art Limited Edition. As we write this, five of Weistling's limited editions have sold out and several more are in Low Inventory, and the market for his originals is just as hot. For the second year in a row, Weistling took both the Artists' and Patrons' Choice Awards at the 2008 Masters of the American West Exhibition and Sale, and his original painting sold for $286,100�nearly three times the reserve price. The painting? The First Dance, 1884 Americana.
The idea for the painting, begun as a sketchbook drawing years ago, had taken years to come to fruition. In addition to finding the perfect models, costumes and composition, Morgan did not want to begin on the painting until he could give it his full concentration. Finally, one day last year, he began to create what John Geraghty described in Western Art Collector as his signature work, an absolute master work.
Why paint a wedding? I wanted to celebrate the institution of marriage, says Weistling. I have been married to my lovely wife JoAnn for 17 years. I thought of the commitment we made in front of family and friends and what a wonderful feeling it would be to do a painting about that.
A celebration this joyous demands a large-scale format. The First Dance, 1884 Americana will light up a room as a Greenwich Workshop Masterwork® GiclTe Canvas.
38. Morgan Weistling Sisters Artist Proof $1150.00 Is solace anywhere more comforting than in the arms of a sister?
- Alice Walker
In the last year, artist Morgan Weistling has been the winner of a number of prestigious awards, including the Patron’s Choice and Artists’ Choice Awards at the Autry Museum’s Masters of the American West Fine Art Exhibition and Sale. His newest limited edition release tenderly depicts the bond between two sisters. Sisters is a warm portrait of the beauty of the sibling relationship, a relationship that will only grow stronger in the face of adversity and with the passage of time.
“The love between these sisters, who are very close in real life, is testimony to the love and caring possible in our families. Many people are fortunate to have their siblings as their best friends.”
39. Morgan Weistling Trusted Friends Artist Proof $1390.00 “In my search for interesting people to paint, I came to know this gentleman named Mickey Michele,” says Morgan Weistling. “He is a fifth generation Californian whose great, great grandfather was a vaquero and horse trainer in 1890s Los Angeles. The art of horse training has been passed down from generation to generation and he follows in the footsteps of his grandfather. Mickey trains horses for mounted shooting and is an expert in firearms of the old West. I have painted him with his Trusted Friends that have served him so well, and I purposely used a rough textured painting style to convey his personality.”
40. Morgan Weistling Dreams in Gold Artist Proof $895.00 With his masterful use of oils, artist Morgan Weistling brings a scene to life and engages our imagination and emotion.Patterns and shapes, arranged in a pleasing design, are the basis for Dreams in Gold, says Weistling. I love taking a simple story of a girl who has fallen asleep after reading in bed, and breaking it down to an abstract design. Painting her from above, everything looked new to me. Shapes flattened out and felt dreamlike and floating. This perspective suspended her in a state of weightlessness. Surrounding her in yellows and warm gold colors added to the peacefulness of her mood.
41. Morgan Weistling Reflections Artist Proof $895.00 Brushwork can tell a story beyond the subject matter, and in the art of Morgan Weistling, his mastery of this talent rivals that of the masters he admires, including John Singer Sargent and Anders Zorn. Creating a dreamlike narrative inspired by scenes from daily life with an essence of the Old West, Weistling’s Reflections has a sense of wonder and emotion captured with the same deftness as his first pair of Greenwich releases, Lemon Girl and Trusted Friends.
“For me, art is my language used to touch the viewer’s heart,” Morgan says. “My hope is that people will get pleasure from viewing my artwork as much I enjoyed painting it.”
42. Morgan Weistling The Invitation Artist Proof $495.00
43. Morgan Weistling The Invitation $450.00
44. Morgan Weistling The Daydreamer ARTIST PROOF SMALLWORK CANVAS EDITION $400.00 Contrary to popular belief, time spent with one"s head in the clouds is quite an important gateway to creativity, problem solving and maybe, just maybe, figuring out why Mary-Beth Jekins can"t seem to leave you alone. Learning through repetitious practice has its place, but most of the world"s great advancements came from insight gained during these momentary flights of fancy.
45. Morgan Weistling The-Ducklings $750.00 The Ducklings - An open door is an invitation to visitors, human or otherwise. Morgan has had the pleasure for the past 20 years of being able to study the fascinating world of children through his paintings. In this case, a bunch of baby ducklings were met by his subjects with great enthusiasm. But at its core, as is with all his paintings, he is just as interested in the light he is going to capture as he is in the story he is going to tell. For Morgan, light is the story here. Both child and ducklings are bathed in this beautiful light coming in through the open door which, he relates, magically washed away the incredible smell these little creatures left behind!
46. Morgan Weistling The-Ducklings $595.00 The Ducklings - An open door is an invitation to visitors, human or otherwise. Morgan has had the pleasure for the past 20 years of being able to study the fascinating world of children through his paintings. In this case, a bunch of baby ducklings were met by his subjects with great enthusiasm. But at its core, as is with all his paintings, he is just as interested in the light he is going to capture as he is in the story he is going to tell. For Morgan, light is the story here. Both child and ducklings are bathed in this beautiful light coming in through the open door which, he relates, magically washed away the incredible smell these little creatures left behind!
47. Morgan Weistling Family Traditions Artist Proof $995.00 It has been said that the heart of the home is the kitchen. It is where family most often gathers and shares their lives. With Family Traditions Morgan Weistling wanted to depict this joyous time and space where many traditions are handed down from one generation to another. The painting even stirred fond memories for the artist during its creation, “I couldn’t help thinking of my own family and how we still talk about that special apple pie Nana would make and no one else can duplicate.”
48. Morgan Weistling Sister Stories Artist Proof $595.00 Sister Stories Artist Proof
49. Morgan Weistling Crossing The Cheyenne River Summer 1850 Artist Proof Masterworks $1945.00 Fueled by hope, optimism and necessity, pioneers began to push beyond the Mississippi in earnest by the mid-1800s. Some of these emigrants went west in search of land, some in search of gold & silver and some, for religious freedom. Weistling’s paintings of pioneer history capture the heart and soul of the frontier experience because he opens himself up to the unique human experiences and details what he observes while researching his work. "I actually traveled to South Dakota and assembled this crossing, like I was putting together a movie," Weistling explains. "I found a young lad who had his own oxen and he would bring them to the river when I had everything else in place. Once I witnessed this kid's amazing ability to make these oxen do whatever he wanted and saw him lead them through the river ― I knew my painting had found its hero." "This was a boy raised on the frontier just like the early pioneers I love to depict. And there he was, real and in front of me. The father knew he could trust his son to lead the oxen through the river while he pushed the wagon from the rear. This was something they had done many times previously, just as the pioneers. This painting honors the legacy of the pioneer toughness of our forefather's children as much as it does their own." Is it a source of pride for you that your ancestors braved the uncertainties and perils of the trails westward to achieve freedom and prosperity for themselves and future generations? Honor that rich legacy with a Fine Art Edition of Morgan Weistling’s "Crossing the Cheyenne River, Summer, 1850."
50. Morgan Weistling Crossing The Cheyenne River Summer 1850 Artist Proof $995.00 Fueled by hope, optimism and necessity, pioneers began to push beyond the Mississippi in earnest by the mid-1800s. Some of these emigrants went west in search of land, some in search of gold & silver and some, for religious freedom. Weistling's paintings of pioneer history capture the heart and soul of the frontier experience because he opens himself up to the unique human experiences and details what he observes while researching his work. "I actually traveled to South Dakota and assembled this crossing, like I was putting together a movie," Weistling explains. "I found a young lad who had his own oxen and he would bring them to the river when I had everything else in place. Once I witnessed this kid's amazing ability to make these oxen do whatever he wanted and saw him lead them through the river. "I knew my painting had found its hero." "This was a boy raised on the frontier just like the early pioneers I love to depict. And there he was, real and in front of me. The father knew he could trust his son to lead the oxen through the river while he pushed the wagon from the rear. This was something they had done many times previously, just as the pioneers. This painting honors the legacy of the pioneer toughness of our forefather's children as much as it does their own." Is it a source of pride for you that your ancestors braved the uncertainties and perils of the trails westward to achieve freedom and prosperity for themselves and future generations? Honor that rich legacy with a Fine Art Edition of Morgan Weistling’s "Crossing the Cheyenne River, Summer, 1850.".
51. Morgan Weistling First Blossoms Artist Proof $650.00 Great artists are master storytellers, telling their tales one stroke at a time. Just as an author chooses his words designed to have the greatest impact on his readers, Weistling applies another visual word or sentence every time his brush touches the canvas. In a work of extraordinary warmth and beauty, First Blossoms, is not only a story of the annual awakening of Spring, but of the splendor of the world in the eyes of a child. She, like the season, embraces the world with the light and promise of not only the present but of things to come. First Blossoms is a work of art that grabs your attention from across the room and demonstrates why Morgan Weistling is regarded as one of the most important contemporary impressionists painting today.
52. Morgan Weistling The Needlepoint Artist Artist Proof $715.00 This needlepoint artist works in dappled sunlight surrounded by potted flowers and her thread box. The barefoot young girl creates a picture of secluded repose, her hands calmly making progress as her mind is free to dream about the future.
53. Morgan Weistling The Prairie Church Artist Proof $895.00 In my quest to portray the many aspects of the Wests pioneers, I have often played with the idea of a country church scene. The men and women of the Wests new frontier expressed their lifestyles, cultural values, and faith in the buildings that served as a focus for community and a center for devotion. This painting depicts the beginning of a service with the congregation holding their hymnals and singing. Drawing from my own church memories and observations , you can find I included a variety of attitudes and reactions, and perhaps, a stowed away pet frog about to make a break for it.
54. Morgan Weistling Wildflowers Artist Proof SmallWork $350.00 Every soul has a blossoming nature, and Morgan Weistling seems to be able to capture that as no one else can. We are drawn to the beauty of flowers, as we are to the innocence of children, because they are most vividly, most perfectly alive. Each varies to its own internal design, no seed interacting with the same soil in the same way. With Wildflowers, collectors will see a punch and vibrancy to the color in Weistling's palette that makes this SmallWorks� gem stand out from across the room. Small in size yet powerfully beautiful, this Fine Art Edition Canvas is a pretty and affordable a masterpiece as you could hope to own
55. Morgan Weistling Apple Pie Artist Proof $680.00 From the kitchen, a sweet, beautifully-full aroma permeates your sense of smell, tantalizes your palate and piques your interest. You can taste the gooey cinnamon filling, the warm apples and buttery crust through the wonderful scent alone. Few things speak of home and family as this scrumptious dessert. Morgan Weistling's Apple Pie portrays a truth and beauty of Americas pioneering spirit that is often overlooked the hard work and sacrifice was about carving out a place for your family to live and thrive. This Fine Art Edition Canvas captures the mood and serene atmosphere any baking-addict will tell you is at the heart of any kitchen - a person cooking is a person giving, and preparing even the simplest of recipes is a gift.
56. Morgan Weistling The Chefs Daughter - Chuck Wagon 1892 Artist Proof $1045.00 "I paint the American spirit: people from an era when we had to be strong to survive," says Morgan Weistling. The advance of the American frontier, from the Alleghenies to the Pacific, forged not only the geographical boundaries of this country but our national character as well. "Life was played out at the cutting edge of civilization. For all the trials they had to endure, daily moments and memories of family life on the frontier are not so distant that they do not resonate with and inspire us today." The night's camp site has been selected and work has begun on the evening's meal. The chuck wagon represented to the cowboy not only an island of civilization out on the range but also home for The Chef's Daughter. This state of the art kitchen may not come equipped with a sub-zero refrigerator but it could travel hundreds of miles through any weather. As rough and tumble as any day moving cattle could have been, even the most ornery of ranch hands would have found a soft spot in his soul when he came into camp and en-countered Cookie's young daughter after a hard day's ride.
57. Morgan Weistling Alice Artist Proof $895.00 With his masterful use of oils, Morgan Weistling brings this simple scene to life. Spectacular lighting combined with gentle brushworks and impressions create this dreamlike image. A period piece with a modern-day flair, Alice is as timeless a work as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, first published in 1865. "I tried to capture the fun and imaginative world of children and their pets, says Weistling. "This young girl and her furry friend were easy inspiration to spur this painting on."
58. Morgan Weistling The Gardener Artist Proof $895.00 Morgan Weistling's contemporary impressionism describes the innocence and wonder of a timeless America, as well as the beauty of everyday moments. Weistling is inspired by country life and particularly the lives of children with their irrepressible urge to explore. Morgan says of his model "Her name is Jessica and I discovered her while she attended a Christmas play. As soon as I saw her, painting ideas began to come to me. I imagined her coming in from her grandmothers garden with her newly picked prizes." In the tradition of the artist's irresistible recent releases Spilled Milk and Juicy Peach, The Gardener portrays the magical innocence of a darling garden helper, in her straw hat and crisp white apron, from a not-to--distant rural American past. She holds her beets tentatively, perhaps because of her white apron! Who wouldnt want this little gardeners help?
59. Morgan Weistling Emily's Corn Artist Proof $400.00 With the outstanding success of his sold-out releases The Egg Inspector, Emmie's Catch, Spilled Milk and Apple Girl, Morgan Weistling has found a home in the heart of the art world. The sweet innocence of his subjects and Weistling's skill as a painter combine to produce art that is as accomplished as it is irresistible. Emilys Corn invites us to re-enter the warmth of the farmhouse kitchen.
60. Morgan Weistling Juicy Peach Artist Proof $475.00 "My subject matter is a reflection of the joys I experience in my own life. I am surrounded by the beauty of my wife and two daughters. This little cherub is my youngest, Sienna Rose. This marks the second painting of her so far with many more to come. I love the way children hold objects that are new to them and Sienna was particularly entranced with her first peach. After looking at the peach for a while, she put it right in her mouth and we learned just how juicy it was." - Morgan Weistling. Juicy Peach is a celebration of childhood innocence and the wonders of exploration.
61. Morgan Weistling The Egg Inspector Artist Proof Masterworks $1880.00 "I never cease to be inspired by the wonder and curiosity of children," says Weistling. "This little farm girl loves to spend time with her chickens and found her way into the coop one day. This serene moment I painted changed rapidly after she decided to stick her thumbs into the eggs to see what would happen. It got pretty messy." Morgan Weistling's contemporary impressionism celebrates the wonder of a timeless America, as well as the beauty of everyday moments. His painting, Quilting Bee, 19th Century Americana, was the winner of several awards at the most recent Masters of the American West Art Show and Sale, where it sold for over $160,000. The Egg Inspector is a sweet and easy way to begin collecting the works of this fine artist.
62. Morgan Weistling Pocket Watch Artist Proof $1500.00 "Sometimes I will get an idea for a painting and it turns into something else once my models are posing," artist Morgan Weistling says of Pocket Watch."This painting was originally going to be titled Tea for Grandpa and my daughter Brittany was suppose to be handing her Grandpa a cup of tea.Well, Grandpa had a shiny pocket watch Brittany had never seen one before. During a break in the studio, this scene took place and it rang with the sweet innocence of a curious child. I like to strive for truthfulness such as this in my paintings. That's when I connect to the painting and my hope is that it will reach the viewer, too." It is this "striving for truthfulness" in the craft of painting and narrative that touches the viewer�s heart and sets Weistling�s work apart from others.
63. Morgan Weistling Feeding The Geese Artist Proof $1045.00 "Growing up on the farm," says Morgan Weistling,"I loved to feed the animals. This painting brings back childhood memories of my two sisters and myself. I love to paint geese because their natural design is so decorative. I named each goose as I painted it - I had Daisy, Lobelia, Bungo, Pippin, Eleanor and Hamfast - and had some fun painting Bingo, the lone duck, peering out at the viewer." Morgan was recently featured in Western Art Collector Magazine in an article that declared,"...he can paint any subject matter - still life, landscape or figurative work. His painterly style, control of light and color values are outstanding." Weistling was also heralded as an "heir apparent" to modern Western masters Howard Terpning and Mian Situ in Art of the West Magazines 20th Anniversary issue.
64. Morgan Weistling Laundry Girl Artist Proof Smallworks $400.00 "I've become extra careful to make sure every painting is worthy of attention," says Morgan Weistling. Even when it comes to one of his SmallWorks such as Laundry Girl, the hallmarks of what makes owning a Weistling so special are abundantly apparent - a captivating figure from a distant yet familiar time and place is rendered so tenderly and flawlessly it is as if she surely must exist.
65. Morgan Weistling The Snake Oil Salesman Artist Proof $1195.00
66. Morgan Weistling The Snake Oil Salesman Artist Proof Masterworks $1880.00
67. Morgan Weistling The Dressmaker's Shop Artist Proof Masterworks $1880.00 I was fortunate to have a mother who sewed, and I grew up playing with spools of thread and loose buttons on the floor. At the time, I maybe wasn’t always so pleased (home-made school clothes), but I also got custom superhero costumes that were amazing. So when it came time to expand this little world I am creating for my characters to tell their stories, I felt right at home. Annie is at the sewing machine working on a full skirt while her apprentice does some stitching by hand. The apprentice is Emily. I started her story years ago with a painting titled The Apple Girl. And of course, little Micha, the dressmaker’s son, is on the floor forming fond memories of growing up around the wonderful tools of this ancient art form and trade.
68. Morgan Weistling The Dressmaker's Shop Artist Proof $940.00 I was fortunate to have a mother who sewed, and I grew up playing with spools of thread and loose buttons on the floor. At the time, I maybe wasn�t always so pleased (home-made school clothes), but I also got custom superhero costumes that were amazing. So when it came time to expand this little world I am creating for my characters to tell their stories, I felt right at home. Annie is at the sewing machine working on a full skirt while her apprentice does some stitching by hand. The apprentice is Emily. I started her story years ago with a painting titled The Apple Girl. And of course, little Micha, the dressmaker�s son, is on the floor forming fond memories of growing up around the wonderful tools of this ancient art form and trade.
69. Morgan Weistling Pig Tales Artist Proof $650.00 The girl's name is Olivia and her parent's farm is inhabited with all sorts of friends for her to play with. She is also known to hang out in her chicken coop in a couple of my paintings. Here she keeps company with some new friends that recently arrived. I wanted to capture them on canvas before they got any bigger, which, in the time it took to paint this, happened before my very eyes. - Morgan Weistling
