Tom Prendergast Art Collections

The Great American Southwest

The great American Soutwest is a vast area with unique landscapes that cannot be seen anywhere else on this In the late 1800's a struggling young artist by the name of Charles M. Russell traveled the Montana countryside painting pictures. If he was lucky, he got $25 apiece for them. Recently a museum in the Southwest received an offer for one of the paintings in its collection -- a painting by the same Charles M. Russell. The offer was $230,000. The museum turned it down. A gallery in Sedona, Arizona staged a one man show of contemporary Western Art. Collectors were lined up when the doors opened. Within twenty minutes more than $75,000 worth of art was sold.The increasing demand for Western Art is no mystery. There are good reasons for it. Western Art,more than any other, symbolizes the traditions of our American heritage. It recaptures the pioneering spirit many people have lost but now long for. In its realism, its honesty, it portrays the rugged individualism of American life. Western Art is a truly exceptional collection. One you can be proud to own and display. -the term "print" itself is often misunderstood, a few words of explanation are in order. There is an important distinction between a fine print versus a piece of printing. Ordinary color printing utilizes just four colors. But in creating fine prints, the skilled print makers at fine art America uses as many colors as necessary to fully capture the rich tones, fine detail and subtle hues which have been so carefully blended in creating these works The images in this gallery are images that you will want to share with your family and show to your friends. For it can be enjoyed by anyone who appreciates the beauty of fine art. Enjoy