Art of the Animal

Welcome to the May issue of American Art Collector! We can affectionately say this is our contemporary animal fine art issue. Our special sections include Art of the Horse, Wild at Heart and Wildlife. This issue is beautiful from front to back. For those of us who collect animal art, it is the eyes of the subject that draw us in when admiring a painting or sculpture. We hear this over and over from appreciators of animal art, and I believe it to be true. Please be sure to take note of these powerful portraits as you turn through these pages.

The artists featured inside this issue are among the top in their genre. We encourage you in advance, as you start your journey through the pages of the magazine, to buy existing works from galleries or commission an original portrait from your favorite animal artist. Gallery owners will be happy to connect you with one of their talented artists to start you on your way.

The May issue also contains our Art Lovers Guide to Collecting Fine

Art in Santa Fe. “The City Different” is known for its huge art market, with hundreds of galleries, numerous arts districts and art ranging from Native American pieces and Western works to contemporary realism, and so much more. We have first-hand experience in Santa Fe every year, as a sponsor of SWAIA’s Santa Fe Indian Market, so we know the city well. If you are looking for an excellent location to hang out, explore world-class galleries and enjoy the vibrant art scene, Santa Fe is the destination for you—and we’ve got you covered. Please see Page 58 for tips on planning your collecting adventure in Santa Fe! It is a great issue and we hope you enjoy!