Michael Swearngin’s Painting "The Cowgirl and the Vaquero" Featured in the 2011 Scottsdale Western ArtWalk

Michael is represented in Scottsdale by Joan Cawley Gallery located at 7135 E. Main Street and is the featured gallery artist for this event. On their website they comment on his work and on this painting in particular: "Michael's work depicts the heritage of the American cattleman and rancher. Every image he paints is a precise moment in time -- you can feel the energy and motion. Michael chooses vibrant colors and compositions with emotional impact. In addition to his numerous awards, in 2008, the prestigious Booth Museum of Western Art, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute, purchased Michael Swearingin's "Cowgirl And The Vaquero" for their permanent collection in Cartersville, Georgia."

Michael Swearngin’s painting "Mystery Passion and Power" Selected for more PB Hein Vineyards Wine Labels

PB Hein Vineyards of Saint Helena, California has again chosen a Michael Swearngin painting for the label of their new releases of California wines, their 2009 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc and 2008 Napa Valley Chardonnay.

Recently featured on WineBuzz.hk, PB Hein Vineyards was also awarded Gold and Silver medals in the 2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition for three of their wines, the third year running they received a Gold award. Michael's painting "Black Moon Trailblazer" is also featured on PB Hein Vineyards' wine labels.

For more information on licensing Contemporary Cowboy artwork for your product labels or other business artwork, please contact or Joan Cawley Licensing.

Michael Swearngin Selected for the Western Artists of America 2011 Show & Sale Catalogue at the The Pearce Museum in Corsicana Texas, January 2011

	The Pearce Museum at Navarro College 3100 W. Collin Street, Corsicana TX 75110 tel 903 875 7642 website
	see online Show & Sale Catalogue

See Michael Swearngin's Work at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg Arizona, Oct 22nd 2010 to March 6th 2011

Collecting the West: Rodeo, Ranching, Roughstock Showcasing more than 100 works of art and historical objects, this first annual exhibition is organized around a theme. Collecting the West will feature a different theme each year with highlights from private and public collections throughout the Southwest. This year, artifacts and artwork relating to ranching, rodeo, or the animals that are part of these western traditions are woven together to tell rich stories. Also explored are questions such as: why do we collect, how do we collect, and how do the stories associated with art and objects provide a context for viewers.

Desert Caballeros Western Museum
21 North Frontier Street, Wickenburg, AZ 85390
tel 928 684 2272
website

Michael Swearngin Selected for the "21st Century Regionalists: Art of the NEXT West" exhibition at The Rockwell Museum of Western Art

May 2010 - January 2011
Rockwell Museum of Western Art,111 Cedar Street, Corning, NY 14830 - tel 607 937 5386

The concept for the exhibition is pulling together the artwork of living western artists who work in a distinctly regional style, not unlike that of the Regionalist movement of the 1930's.

Contemporary Cowboy Logo Artwork For Wine Labels

PB Hein Vineyards of Saint Helena, California has chosen Michael Swearngin's "Black Moon Trailblazer" for the label of their new releases of California wines. Vineyard owner Paul Hein acquired the original painting which now hangs in his office and, working with Michael's agents Joan Cawley Licensing, has received a license to use the image on its wine bottles. Black Moon Trailblazer can also be found on the vineyard's wine corks, baseball hats and drink coasters.

For more information on licensing Contemporary Cowboy artwork for your product labels or other business artwork, please contact or Joan Cawley Licensing.

Michael Swearngin's work featured in the 2009 movie
Imagine That

The 2009 film Imagine That starring Eddie Murphy and Thomas Haden Church features three works by Michael Swearngin that the director Karey Kirkpatrick used in the corporate office set. Michael says, "it was great to see my work in the movie!"

Michael Swearngin inducted into the Western Artists Of America
& awarded the 2009 Silver Award for Acrylic Painting

This year Michael Swearngin became a member of the Western Artists Of America, an organization formed for the purpose of promoting the talents of professional fine artists specializing in the genre of cowboy, Indian, pioneer, cattle and horse subjects with backgrounds appropriate to the subject matter. Visit website.

Western Artists of America 2009 Annual Show
Aug 15 - Sept 26 2009
at The Museum of Western Art
1550 Bandera Highway
Kerrville, Texas 78029

Michael was awarded the 2009 Silver Award for Acrylic Painting.