2012 FWA Artist of the Year
Frederick Hambly
Frederick Hambly is the Friends of Western Art's 2012 Artist of the Year.
Frederick is a true painter of the West, a painter of Arizona. Depictions of horses, cattle, cowboys, images of the old West, paintings that shape the new West, it is all in his blood. Frederick is a native fifth generation Arizonan. He was born in the town of Winkleman and grew up in Tucson. His Great-Great Grandfather was Sheriff of Tucson in 1867, served in three sessions in the territorial legislature and ran for the first Congressional seat in 1870. Continuing with the old west tradition following generations were involved in ranching and mining. “I don’t believe I could paint anything else, it must be in my genes.”
Frederick has shown in galleries from Laguna Beach, California to Cody, Wyoming. He has participated in juried shows from California to North Dakota. And, his work has hung in such institutions as The Phippen Museum and the High Plains Museum. “I consider myself more of an illustrator than a painter. It’s been the figure in my work since childhood and the horse and cowboy suit me fine. The horse and cowboy in a ground-sky dichotomy.” He has been influenced by such diverse artists as Whistler, Velasquez, Remington and Gericault.
Lithographs
You can support the work of the Friends of Western Art by purchasing limited edition lithographs. Each lithograph is signed and numbered by the artist.
To view currently available lithographs, click here.
Supporting Western Art since 1981
Incorporated in 1981, the Friends of Western Art is dedicated to supporting awareness of and promoting Western Art in Tucson and Southern Arizona.
We raise funds for education and various projects through such means as the annual Artist of the Year Dinner, the sale of signed lithographs, and the creation of a video, "The Tucson Seven", which is sold in many locations including the Tucson Museum of Art and the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City.
We are committed to helping Western artists of all ages grow through various programs including underwriting, mentoring, scholarships, and individual financial assistance.
Frederick Hambly's original art to be auctioned during the FWA Artist of the Year event
The Friends of Western Art is one of the sponsors of the annual Children's Writing and Art Competition, open to all Pima County fourth graders, and the 8th Congressional District Art Competition for high school students. We offer scholarships and grants to deserving art students and has contributed to two major public sculptures: "Soldado de Cuero" by Buck McCain for El Presidio Park and "Chief Trumpeter" by Dan Bates for Fort Lowell Park.
In October of 2003, FWA presented a bronze sculpture, "Visions of Change" by John Coleman, CAA, to the Tucson Museum of Art. In 2005, FWA contributed to the Wyatt Earp & "Doc" Holliday bronze statue at the newly restored Tucson Rail Depot.
FWA and the Amerind Foundation
The Friends of Western Art is proud to announce its support of, and ongoing association with, the Amerind Foundation in their mission of preserving both Native American and Western art. Visit the FWA News section for details of the projects.
Tom Hill Painting DVD
Own a complete painting demonstration by FWA artist member Tom Hill. lt features Tom at his best - painting a full-sheet watercolor from start to finish in the middle of the outdoor market - in picturesque old San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
The DVD title is Tom Hill Paints a Watercolor of a Mexican Outdoor Market. Cost is $44.95 plus shipping and handling. For more information or to order, contact:
Macraa Adair
Booth Western Art Museum
PO Box 3070
Cartersville, GA 30120
Phone: 770-387-1300
E-mail: Macraa@BoothMuseum.org
Online Gallery
Our online gallery features the work of recently named Artists of the Year. Visit the gallery.
Recent and Upcoming Events
September 6, 2011
"First Tuesday" with Louise Serpa
October 1, 2011
Altar Valley Community Pride Day
October 21, 2011
Artist of the Year Celebration
2012 Artist of the Year - Fred Hambly
October 30, 2011
Trip to the Amerind Foundation with Linda Morris
November 1, 2011
"First Tuesday" with Carol Swinney
November 17, 2011
Mountain Oyster Club Art Show Preview
December 6, 2011
Sonoran Art Glass Academy Trip
"First Tuesday Art Lecture Series"
The art lecture series begin at 7 p.m. at the Mountain Oyster Club. Dessert and coffee are served; drink tickets may be purchased by non-members of the MO Club.
The cost is $10.00 per person and your check is your reservation. Please mail it to arrive at least four days prior to the event.
FWA
PO Box 64730
Tucson, AZ 85728
Please contact Aline Goodman or Beth Fulfer (870-8778 or thecasitas@thecasitas.com) with any questions.
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