The Magnificent 7 Rides Again

Welcome back to The Magnificent 7 Rides Again, a captivating podcast series that delves into the vibrant world of seven talented female artists painting amid the breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and vistas of the Texas Hill Country. Join us as we explore their creative journeys, uncover the inspirations behind their work, and celebrate their unique perspectives on art and life. Host Tom Fox welcomes back artist Janelle Lindley to discuss her progress since the last Magnificent Seven show and preview the group’s upcoming exhibition from September 24 to October 16.

Lindley explains that a difficult year of knee surgery recovery and ongoing physical therapy limited her ability to produce large works. However, she continued photographing nature subjects like trees and water for inspiration and completed smaller pieces, including a Dalmatian portrait. She describes her bright, multi-color acrylic style and her “paper painting” mixed-media process, which uses patterned papers, words, music, gel medium, stamping, and translucent paint layers; she has also taught it in classes. Lindley reflects on the value of learning from fellow artists and engaging with friendly audiences at shows.

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Janelle Lindley Fine Art

Kerrville Arts and Cultural Center

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

Welcome back to The Magnificent 7 Rides Again, a captivating podcast series that explores the vibrant world of seven talented female artists painting amid the breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and vistas of the Texas Hill Country. Join us as we explore their creative journeys, uncover the inspirations behind their work, and celebrate their unique perspectives on art and life. Host Tom Fox interviews artist Nancy Huffman about the upcoming “The Magnificent Seven Rides Again” exhibition at the Kerr Arts and Cultural Center (KACC), running September 24 to October 16.

Huffman also notes a Hill Country Arts Foundation show opened on August 28 featuring three master naturalists and gourd artists and mentions work displayed at Kerr County’s new Heritage Center focused on the river and last year’s flood. She previews new pieces for the Magnificent Seven show centered on ecosystems and plant-animal relationships, including a green heron in buttonbush, a life-size two-great blue heron painting, and round works featuring a hare with a golden-cheeked warbler and a roadrunner in blooming cactus. They discuss the differences between oil and acrylic, the value of mixing artists’ works in the gallery, KACC’s community role, possible live painting plans, and how to view her work via nancyhuffman.com, LJ Vineyard, and her monthly newsletter.

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Nancy Huffman Fine Art

Kerrville Arts and Cultural Center

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

Welcome back to The Magnificent 7 Rides Again, a captivating podcast series that delves into the vibrant world of seven talented female artists painting amid the breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and vistas of the Texas Hill Country. Join us as we explore their creative journeys, uncover the inspirations behind their work, and celebrate their unique perspectives on art and life. Host Tom Fox welcomes painter Elaine Capers back.

They discuss her past year of creating art after the devastating 2025 flood, which led her to paint one memorializing piece, then spend six weeks not painting before resuming in late April, inspired by blooming mountain laurels. Capers recounts participating in a successful two-day art show at LJ’s Vineyards and exhibiting with the Guadalupe Watercolor Group, where she sold a painting. She describes seasonal changes in Texas greens from fresh lime to dusty olive and fall tones. Capers reflects on how the Magnificent Seven group has challenged her skills and built community, previews West Texas works including a Pecos River scene and an 18×24 “Waldemar Crossing,” and notes repeat collectors, families at shows, and teaching children.

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Welcome back to The Magnificent 7 Rides Again, a captivating podcast series that delves into the vibrant world of seven talented female artists painting amid the breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and vistas of the Texas Hill Country. Join us as we explore their creative journeys, uncover the inspirations behind their work, and celebrate their unique perspectives on art and life. In Season 3, we visit with the artists about their 2026 exhibit, The Magnificent Seven Rides Again, at the Kerrville Art and Culture Center. In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes back Laura Williams to discuss her recent work and preparations for the fourth Magnificent Seven Rides Again show.

Williams recounts completing a memorial mural in Austin’s Easton Park on a repurposed shipping container, incorporating layered steel to add depth and honoring a colleague who died of cancer. She also mentions private commissions in Beeville and Hunt, selling work at LJ’s reopening, and her board service with the Houston Area Parkinson’s Society, including donating a plein air oak tree painting (“Hermosa Prima”) to its Leaders and Legends program. For the upcoming show, she plans to exhibit Hill Country plein air works, a claret cup cactus painting, an acrylic nocturne roadrunner, and a large textured purple thistle. She credits Magnificent Seven marketing and camaraderie for audience growth and professional development, shares that she will miss the demo day due to travel, and provides her website and social channels.

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Laura Williams Gallery

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

The Hill Country Artists Facebook Page

The Hill Country Artists Facebook Page

Welcome to The Magnificent 7 Rides Again, a captivating podcast series that delves into the vibrant world of seven talented female artists painting amidst the breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and vistas of the Texas Hill Country. Join us as we explore their creative journeys, uncover the inspirations behind their work, and celebrate their unique perspectives on art and life. In Season 3, we visit with the artists after their 2024 exhibit, The Magnificent Seven Rides Again at the Kerrville Art and Culture Center. In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes back Deanna Eixman.

Deanna discusses her recent activity and the next Magnificent Seven exhibit at the Kerrville Art and Culture Center. She describes multiple early-year shows, including her largest in downtown Dallas, which required her to create new work for the upcoming exhibit. She also discusses a book project with Creating With the Creator focused on using art and prayer to help women who have experienced sex trafficking, along with ongoing pet portraits and live wedding paintings commissioned to capture key wedding moments. For the next show, she plans Texas landscapes and regional flora (including yuccas and bluebonnets) and animals, using a blend of brush and palette-knife techniques. The exhibit opens on September 24th and runs through October 17th, with a reception on October 3, and possible live painting dates to be posted by the artists and the center.

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Deanna Eixman Fine Art

 Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

The Hill Country Artists Facebook Page

Kerrville Arts and Cultural Center

Welcome to The Magnificent 7 Rides Again, a captivating podcast series that delves into the vibrant world of seven talented female artists painting amidst the breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and vistas of the Texas Hill Country. Join us as we explore their creative journeys, uncover the inspirations behind their work, and celebrate their unique perspectives on art and life. In season 2, we visit with the artists after their 2024 exhibit, The Magnificent Seven Rides Again, at the Kerrville Art and Culture Center. In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes back Dawn Weyer.

Tom and Dawn reflect on the Magnificent 7 Rides Again show, discussing the increased energy and audience engagement. Dawn shares memorable moments, including interactions with enthusiastic young art lovers and visitors curious about her pastel techniques. They also touch upon the unique dynamics of the exhibit and Dawn’s ongoing artistic journey, including her various shows and plans for 2025. Dawn reveals her process of continuous learning and experimentation with different mediums, as well as her ability to adapt and find inspiration through seasonal changes and personal growth.

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Dawn Weyer Fine Art

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

The Hill Country Artists Facebook Page

Welcome to The Magnificent 7 Rides Again, a captivating podcast series that delves into the vibrant world of seven talented female artists painting amidst the breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and vistas of the Texas Hill Country. Join us as we explore their creative journeys, uncover the inspirations behind their work, and celebrate their unique perspectives on art and life. In season 2, we visit with the artists after their 2024 exhibit, The Magnificent Seven Rides Again, at the Kerrville Art and Culture Center. In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes back Nancy Huffman.

Nancy discusses her reflections on the recently concluded art show and her upcoming plans for the new year. Nancy shares her experience of the event’s energetic opening and the community’s engagement with her whimsical, colorful artworks, especially their appeal to children. She also discusses her artistic process, how changing seasons inspire her work, and her approach to new subject matter and media. Looking ahead, Nancy reveals her plans for rescheduling art shows disrupted by family issues, including exhibits at Pint and Plow and Grape Juice. She also discusses the return of the Hunt show and previews her thoughts on future projects, including the 2025 Magnificent Seven exhibition.

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Nancy Huffman Fine Art

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

The Hill Country Artists Facebook Page

The Hill Country Artists Facebook Page

Welcome to The Magnificent 7 Rides Again, a captivating podcast series that delves into the vibrant world of seven talented female artists painting amidst the breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and vistas of the Texas Hill Country. Join us as we explore their creative journeys, uncover the inspirations behind their work, and celebrate their unique perspectives on art and life. In Season 2, we visit with the artists after their 2024 exhibit, The Magnificent Seven Rides Again, at the Kerrville Art and Culture Center.

In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes back Laura Willams and discusses the recent art show, The Magnificent Seven Rides Again. Laura shares her observations and reflections on the event, highlighting the increased foot traffic and interactions with visitors during a live painting demonstration. She talks about the diverse demographics of the crowd, including out-of-town visitors who came after attending another art show. Laura also reveals insights into her painting techniques, mainly working on an upside-down cow painting to gain a different perspective.

Additionally, Laura discusses her recent and upcoming projects, including her involvement in a show at Brookwood Community, and plans to engage more school children in future art events. She touches upon her seasonal inspirations for her work and various holiday shows she will be participating in. Laura also shares her goals and aspirations within the Oil Painters of America and Outdoor Painters Society. To learn more about Laura and her art, visit her website or social media profiles.

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Laura Williams Gallery

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

The Hill Country Artists Facebook Page

The Hill Country Artists Facebook Page

Welcome to The Magnificent 7 Rides Again, a captivating podcast series that delves into the vibrant world of seven talented female artists painting amidst the breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and vistas of the Texas Hill Country. Join us as we explore their creative journeys, uncover the inspirations behind their work, and celebrate their unique perspectives on art and life. In season 2, we visit with the artists after their 2024 exhibit, The Magnificent Seven Rides Again, at the Kerrville Art and Culture Center. In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes back Deanna Eixman.

In this episode, Deanna Eixman reflects on the recently concluded show ‘The Magnificent Seven Rides Again’ and her extensive experience exhibiting at various art shows. Deanna shares insights into her live painting sessions, highlighting the joy of interacting with audiences and inspiring young and older potential artists. She discusses the significance of the show’s growing popularity, the diverse and enthusiastic crowd it attracted, and the importance of making a memorable impact in Western art. Additionally, Deanna provides an overview of her recent and upcoming shows, including her participation in the Ingram Texas Arts and Crafts Fair, the distinctive Round Top show, and her plans for 2025, indicating her busy and productive schedule ahead.

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Deanna Eixman Fine Art

Kerrville Arts and Cultural Center

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

The Hill Country Artists Facebook Page

The Hill Country Artists Facebook Page

Welcome to The Magnificent 7 Rides Again, a captivating podcast series that delves into the vibrant world of seven talented female artists painting amidst the breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and vistas of the Texas Hill Country. Join us as we explore their creative journeys, uncover the inspirations behind their work, and celebrate their unique perspectives on art and life. In season 2, we visit with the artists after their 2024 exhibit, The Magnificent Seven Rides Again, at the Kerrville Art and Culture Center. In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes back Janelle Lindley.

Tom and Janelle reflect on the 2024 version of the exhibition, ‘The Magnificent Seven Rides Again.’ They deeply dive into the increased attendance and enthusiasm at this year’s show, especially the surge of interest in the reception and the popular giveaway of art prints. Janelle shares her engaging experience chatting with young and adult art enthusiasts alike and how this has led to growing interest in her upcoming art classes, where she encourages the involvement of children. They also explore the flourishing local art scene in Kerrville and Kerr County, attributing it to the collaborative efforts and mutual inspiration among artists. Janelle reveals the demanding yet exciting nature of preparing for multiple art shows and discusses the continuous influence of seasonal changes on her artistic vision. Finally, Janelle talks about her upcoming solo show and upcoming plans for future events, including teaching workshops and possibly revisiting old art shows in Richardson and South Lake.

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Janelle Lindley Fine Art

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

The Hill Country Artists Facebook Page