National Magazines

National Magazines

National Magazines

Magazines published and circulated within the United States include the following publications.



Ones to Collect

"For art lovers, collecting paintings and sculptures is about much more than a financial investment. It's a means of self-expression. As the late Belgian artist Jean Willy Mestach once said. 'Tell me what you collect, tell me how you collect, and I will tell you who you are.' The pieces we choose to acquire may convey a meaningful story, capture a fond memory, or represent a period in art history we admire. In the end, it's always a personal choice. In the following pages, we've rounded up a diverse sampling of fine artworks to help you navigate the wide and wonderful world of collecting" (Southwest Art, October 2018, pg. 102).

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Southwest Art
October 2018. Vol. 48, Issue No. 5.
Summer's Wedding Day. 9x12.
pastel by Christy Olsen. Pg. 105

Summer's Wedding Day, original painting by Christy Olsen
Summer's Wedding Day
Southwest Magazine, published October 2018.

"Fine art capturing mood, light & atmosphere in oil or pastel. Regardless of the subject matter, whether it is figures, animals, nature, or still life, Christy Olsen's work includes loose impressionistic marks or visible brushwork. Christy is currently teaching drawing & painting at the Art Verve Academy in Tucson, Arizona" (Southwest Art, October 2018, pg. 105).

Image of Summer's Wedding day. Pastel on sanded paper. 9x12. was featured.

Reference
Ones to Collect. Southwest Art. published October 2018.
Volume 48 (Issue No. 5).



Art of Arizona

"On the following pages, you'll meet artists who make their home in Arizona. Some of them are inspired directly by their surroundings, capturing the desert landscape, stunning sunsets, or mission architecture on canvas and paper. Others incorporate elements of Arizona's cultural heritage, such as its Native American, Spanish, and cowboy histories. Still others simply use the state as their home base while creating everything from bronze figures to traditional still life. There's something for every collector to enjoy among the creative diversity in Arizona" (Southwest Art, 2014, pg. 95).

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Art of Arizona, Southwest Art, January 2014. pg. 95 & 96

Southwest Art, January 2014
Southwest Art, January 2014.

"Now residing in Tucson, artist Christy Olsen's goal as a representational artist in the 21st century is to offer a mental escape for the viewer through her work in oil, pastel, or drawing that relaxes and hopefully reconnects the viewer with the simple, beautiful, and elegant moments in life" (Southwest Art, 2014, pg. 96).

Image of Pottery Collection with Roses. Oil on linen. 16x20. was featured.

Reference
Art of Arizona. Southwest Art. published January 2014.
Volume 43 (Issue No. 8).



Women in Art

"For centuries, the art world was dominated by men, with women only rarely recognized as more than hobbyists. Today, however, women have broken through many of the barriers that left them apart, and they are judged more often on their ability than their gender. Women excel in all fields of fine art, from sculpture to photography to printmaking. And they excel in all types of painting - vibrant colorism, deft impressionism, and emotional tonalism, to name a few styles - and in every genre, from landscapes to still life to figurative art. In the following pages, you'll find a collection of artists who continue the tradition set by artists like Mary Cassatt, Georgia O'Keefe, Frida Khalo, and Grandma Moses." (Southwest Art, August 2013, pg. 120)

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Southwest Art, August 2013 Cover Women in art, pg. 120

"Christy Olsen creates sensuous, soothing, and serene works of art which invite the viewer to unwind and contemplate. With her neutral palette of earth tones, soft edges, and compositions that focus on the effects of light and shadow, her paintings are both timeless and elegant" (Southwest Art, 2013, pg. 122).

Image of Buddha Under Bodhi Tree. Oil on board. 9x12. was featured.

Reference
Women in Art. Southwest Art. published August 2013.
Volume 43 (Issue No. 3).



Art of Arizona

"From the Grand Canyon in the north to the saguaro stands and Gila monsters of the Sonoran desert in the south. Arizona's natural wonders captivate artists and inspire them to pick up a brush, pen, clay, or chisel to celebrate this corner of the West. But there's also much more to the art of Arizona than landscape paintings, as you will discover in the following pages. From cities like Tucson and Scottsdale to smaller towns like Sedona and Prescott and many spots in between, artists and galleries are thriving in the Grand Canyon State. With such a vibrant variety of art, you're sure to find something that catches your eye" (Southwest Art, October 2013, pg. 138).

Southwest Art, January 2014
Southwest Art, October 2013.

"Christy Olsen is an emerging artist located in Tucson. Inspired by her background in Art History and study of the Old Masters, she utilizes chiaroscuro lighting, a neutral palette of earth tone, and exceptional drawing skills to create timeless works of art. Olsen also teaches atelier method classes and workshops in the Tucson area" (Southwest Art, October 2013, pg. 140).

Image of Carnation Clippings, Oil on board. 16x20. was featured.

Reference
Art of Arizona. Southwest Art. published October 2013.
Volume 43 (Issue No. 5).