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WAA had a fun time on the 4th of July this summer!

WAA had a fun time on the 4th of July this summer! For some people, it was their first marshmallows, bbq, and firework show, all in one night! #schreiner #schreinerwaa #westernartacademy #waa2021 #marshmallows

WAA students got to visit three different art gall

WAA students got to visit three different art galleries in Fredericksburg today! This group got to visit the Appretiare gallery where they got to see the historic side of the town captured through artist, Lee Ethel’s, stylized paintings!
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WAA students got to go to the Museum of Western Ar

WAA students got to go to the Museum of Western Art here in Kerrville today for more inspiration! They even got the opportunity to get free prints of paintings delivered to them! So lucky!

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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR! Jason Scull is one of our cl

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR! Jason Scull is one of our clay sculpting instructors here at Schreiner’s Western Art Academy 2021!

Jason Scull grew up in a family that farmed and ranched on the fringes of the South Texas brush country. His people were early settlers in Texas who arrived in the mid 1820’s and ranched, raised families, fought wars and carved a place in the American West.

Scull's life with cattle and horses coupled with his respect for the culture of the American West have shaped and continue to inspire the direction of his art. He studied Animal Science at Texas A&M and returned to the family ranch where he remained involved in the operation until 2010. His study of sculpture began in 1987 through the Cowboy Artists of America Museum workshop program. In addition, his early education came in the form of personal study with established artists, most notably Jack Swanson, Mehl Lawson, and Cynthia Rigden.

An award winning artist, has been member of the Cowboy Artists of America since 2011, Jason and his wife Dianne make their home near Kerrville, Texas.

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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR! Eric Slocombe is one of our

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR! Eric Slocombe is one of our clay sculpting instructors here at Schreiner’s Western Art Academy 2021!

Growing up in a small town in Colorado, Eric Slocombe had the majestic Rocky Mountains in his own backyard. Here, he spent his childhood experiencing firsthand the natural beauty of the wilderness – hunting, fishing, and camping on the river with his Dad. Even today, he vividly remembers what it felt like as a boy to hear elk bugling in the distance. It is these experiences that Eric brings to his wildlife sculpture. Depicting animals in their natural surroundings, he captures their subtle movements and instinctive reactions.
Eric turned to sculpting while studying art in college and first exhibited his work in 1984. Today, his bronze work is in private collections throughout the Southwest. Last year, Eric participated in the 2020 NatureWorks Show in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he won an excellence award for “Raven Mask”. Recently, in the April 2021 edition of Cowboys & Indians, the Pitzer Gallery featured Eric and highlighted his Native American sculptures. Having adopted Texas as home, Eric now lives in San Marcos.

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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR! Bill Kalwick is one of our p

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR! Bill Kalwick is one of our painting instructors here at Schreiner’s Western Art Academy 2021!

William Kalwick’s art was greatly influenced by his late father, who was a well-known painter. Kalwick studied with his father until graduating and then attended the Arts Student League of New York where he studied with John Howard Sanden. In 1981, Kalwick spent the next six years studying in Houston and Italy with artist Lajos Markos.

Kalwick’s paintings cover a wide range of subject matter. He is best known for his portraits, western art, and paintings of indigenous people. His many portrait commissions include Dr. Gail Gross; Harold Hook, retiring CEO of American General Corp; Reese Jones, international golf course designer; and Paul Merriman, retiring CEO of Hisco Corp.

His work has been featured on the cover of major art magazines and in articles such as Southwest art, Art of the West, and American Artist. Kalwick’s paintings hang in collections throughout North America, Europe, and Latin America.

Some of the many gallery shows and museum exhibitions in which Kalwick participated are:
The Masters of the American West at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles, California.
Prix de West at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Briscoe Museum, San Antonio, Texas.
Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville, Georgia.
Museum of Western Art 36th Annual Roundup Exhibition, Kerrville, Texas.
United States Embassy sponsored solo exhibitions

Galleries include:
Jack Meier Gallery, Houston, Texas
Hanna Gallery, Fredericksburg, Texas
Pitzer Fine Art, Wimberley, Texas
Marta Stafford Fine Art, Marble Falls, Texas
Wilcox Gallery, Jackson, Wyoming

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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR! Brandon Bailey is one of our

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR! Brandon Bailey is one of our painting instructors here at Schreiner’s Western Art Academy 2021!

Brandon James Bailey was born on September 19, 1984 in Cheyenne Wyoming. Wildlife and Western art has always come naturally to Brandon, as he has been fascinated by both art and the outdoors for as long as he can remember.

Brandon has an intense interest in wildlife from all over the world. Over the past years, he has been invited to go to Africa and New Zealand to research various species, thus that fauna and flora have become important subjects in his works. "Going and living something makes it much more enjoyable to paint and draw that subject." It gives me that passion that I feel is the most important part to a piece of artwork. "Seeing the animals and how they react in their natural environment is key in creating an interesting scene that is true to that animal and their environment," states the artist.

Growing up in Wyoming, it is only fitting that Brandon has an intense interest in western culture. His fascination with rodeo and the old west began during his childhood and has continued throughout his life. From 2004 to 2006, he rode bulls competitively and rode for the Laramie County Community College rodeo team, as well as in the practice pen for fun. Rodeo has also found itself into Brandon’s art, as he has been commissioned to create artwork for various Wyoming rodeo companies. If asked about the dangers of bull riding Brandon jokes, "I figured if I can ride a two-thousand pound wild farm animal, there is nothing I can’t at least try to overcome."

When not outdoors, creating artwork, or attending an art show, Brandon can be found at home enjoying time with his wife Priscilla, his dogs Sue and Matilda, his parents Kathy and Yogi, and his brother Cody. He credits his family with helping him along in his art career. His father has spent countless hours traveling and helping him with shows and basically anything else that has to do with art.

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Today was Western Day for the WAA students on camp

Today was Western Day for the WAA students on campus! They had the opportunity to take photos for inspiration for their paintings and clay sculptures, which will be auctioned off at the end of camp!

They got to meet Kelly the cook, Kevin the roper, cowboy Mario, cowgirl Susan, and one of our very own Schreiner students Zach Lyman the cowboy!
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MEET MATTHEW CAREY! He is a program assistant here

MEET MATTHEW CAREY! He is a program assistant here at the Schreiner WAA 2021!

Matt is 19 years old, and he is a sophomore here at Schreiner University! One of his big motivators for being a PA and attending Schreiner was actually when he experienced the Western Art Academy back here in 2018! Now, he plays for our school’s basketball team🏀!
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MEET HELEN LESLEY! She is a program assistant here

MEET HELEN LESLEY! She is a program assistant here at the Schreiner WAA 2021!

She is 20 years old and a junior here at Schreiner University! Her major is Arts Management, and she enjoys exercising, video games, writing, drawing, and reading manga. She also loves photography, filming, and editing videos. Helen has a broad taste for all genres of music, and hear favorite animal is the bear🐻.
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MEET JAMES CLAFLIN! He is a program assistant here

MEET JAMES CLAFLIN! He is a program assistant here at the Schreiner WAA 2021!

James is 19 years old, and this is his second year at Schreiner University. His hobbies are gardening, painting, and watching scary movies! His spirit animal is a baby goat 🐐. James is originally from Kendalia, TX and is excited to start (“and finish”) camp!
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First day of class for our clay students looks lik

First day of class for our clay students looks like it was a success! Schreiner is really privileged to host such gifted, young artists! #schreiner #schreinerwaa #westernartacademy #waa2021

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