The Museum of Western Art is dedicated to excellence in the collection, preservation, and promotion of Western Heritage and the education and cultural enrichment of our diverse audiences. The Museum serves as a bridge between the past and the present, ensuring that the legacy of the American West will be preserved for the future. Western Art is as engaging and important as ever. In this podcast series, Museum Executive Direct Darrell Beauchamp visits with the artists who work in this western heritage to talk about their work, the legacy of Western Art and why talking about it is so important today. In this episode, Darrell visits with Arizona artist and member of Cowboy Artists of America, Rod Riddick.

Ron Riddick, a member of the Cowboy Artist of America for over two decades, has spent his life pursuing a balance between commercial success and artistic integrity. Raised by an art director father and influenced by renowned artists like John Singer Sargent and George Bellows, Riddick's artistic journey has been shaped by a variety of experiences and influences. His perspective on this journey is that it is ongoing, emphasizing the importance of pleasing the art spirit within oneself and constantly learning and growing. Despite his numerous awards and recognition, Riddick believes that thinking one has arrived leaves no room for further growth. He also discusses the development of his own artistic style, which is a combination of influences from other artists and his own personality and tools. Join Darrell Beauchamp and Ron Riddick on this episode of It's art let's talk about it to delve deeper into Riddick's artistic journey and his perspective on balancing commercial success and artistic integrity.

Highlights Include 

·      Childhood Inspiration: Ron's Artistic Journey Begins

·      The balancing act of artistic integrity

·      Ron Riddick's Love for Western Culture

·      The Enriching Influence of Western Culture

·      Capturing Sunlight: Ron's Inspiration 

·      The Profound Impact of Art on Emotions and Memories

·      Capturing the Essence of Changing Seasons

·      The enduring beauty of museum art

Resources:

Museum of Western Art

Darrell Beauchamp on LinkedIn

Ron Riddick, Cowboy Artists of America