Michael Swearngin
Michael Swearngins unique style has been recognized through numerous honors, including, Rancho Mirage Art Afaire CA - First place for Acrylics in 2004, 2010 and 2011; Ridgeway Arts Festival - First place award for painting 2011; Vail Arts Festival Featured Artist 2011; Rockwell Museum of Western Art NY – 21st Century Regionalists Art of the Next West; Museum of Western Art TX – 2009 Silver Award for Acrylic Painting, P.B. Hein Vineyards CA – Inaugural Label for the Trailblazer Syrah Series 2005 to present; Southwest Arts Festival CA – Best of Show First Place painting award 2006; Greater Oro Valley Art Festival AZ – First Place painting award 2003; Horse Red White & Blue – selected for Tribute to NY as greeting card for 17th annual Surtex Show 2002; Tellurides Wild West Festival – Featured Poster Artist 1997.
Publications of Michaels work include This &That, a 2009 film starring Eddie Murphy and Thomas Haden Church; Leather Red Book, completed and published in Scottsdale, AZ 2007; Carefree, Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce Magazine Featured Cover “Tandem Strength of the West” 2005-2006; Cattleman Magazine Featured Cover “Night Watchman” November 2002; Décor Magazine Featured “Rugged Spirit” October 2002 and “Teamwork” December 1995; Scottsdale Life Magazine featured “Horse Red White Blue” July 2002; Cattleman Magazine featured cover “Father and Son” July 2002; Art trends Magazine featured “Mesa is His Swelling” January 2001; “Who’s Who in the World” January 2000; Cowboys and Indians featured “Teamwork in the art Tour editorial section June 1999.
Michael Swearngin's interest in the American Cowboy began at a young age. Michael was born in Olathe, Kansas in 1959 and in his youth his grandfather taught him the heritage of the cattleman and rancher. Michael's family moved overseas for six years where his father and mother traveled throughout Europe. There his interest in painting began. Moving to San Antonio, Texas in 1973, Michael began his art career. Spending sixteen years there influenced him to develop the rich colors and textures in his contemporary style of painting.
Combining his interest in contemporary art with the fading heritage of the American Cowboy, he expresses these experiences to others through his art. Michael's fluid acrylic paintings create unique imagery inspired by the rugged spirit so vividly seen in the west.
Michael gives thanks to God for his many gifts and faith; to the cowboys, friends, and family - especially his grandfather, Lowell, and father, Charles Swearngin. They have supported his art career and taught him to keep the heritage of the West alive through his Contemporary cowboy paintings.
Publications of Michaels work include This &That, a 2009 film starring Eddie Murphy and Thomas Haden Church; Leather Red Book, completed and published in Scottsdale, AZ 2007; Carefree, Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce Magazine Featured Cover “Tandem Strength of the West” 2005-2006; Cattleman Magazine Featured Cover “Night Watchman” November 2002; Décor Magazine Featured “Rugged Spirit” October 2002 and “Teamwork” December 1995; Scottsdale Life Magazine featured “Horse Red White Blue” July 2002; Cattleman Magazine featured cover “Father and Son” July 2002; Art trends Magazine featured “Mesa is His Swelling” January 2001; “Who’s Who in the World” January 2000; Cowboys and Indians featured “Teamwork in the art Tour editorial section June 1999.
Michael Swearngin's interest in the American Cowboy began at a young age. Michael was born in Olathe, Kansas in 1959 and in his youth his grandfather taught him the heritage of the cattleman and rancher. Michael's family moved overseas for six years where his father and mother traveled throughout Europe. There his interest in painting began. Moving to San Antonio, Texas in 1973, Michael began his art career. Spending sixteen years there influenced him to develop the rich colors and textures in his contemporary style of painting.
Combining his interest in contemporary art with the fading heritage of the American Cowboy, he expresses these experiences to others through his art. Michael's fluid acrylic paintings create unique imagery inspired by the rugged spirit so vividly seen in the west.
Michael gives thanks to God for his many gifts and faith; to the cowboys, friends, and family - especially his grandfather, Lowell, and father, Charles Swearngin. They have supported his art career and taught him to keep the heritage of the West alive through his Contemporary cowboy paintings.
