Any racetrack tout will tell you that there are three things which should be taken into account when picking a winner. Those three things are pedigree, training, and past performance. I believe that this formula holds true for artists as well as for racehorses. A "sure thing" is always exceedingly rare, and when one does come along, it's time to bet the farm. Mark this down and remember it: John Moyers is a cinch bet, and you can take that to the bank.

    John's pedigree is gilt-edged. His father, William Moyers, was one of the early members of the Cowboy Artists of America which was the vanguard of the contemporary western art movement that began in the mid-1960's. John was raised on art, and his talent has been nurtured in the inspirational environment of the American Southwest where places like Taos and Santa Fe comprise a crucible of creativity.

    As to training, John studied formally at the Laguna Beach School of Art and the California Institute for the Arts. He has also benefited from his association with other artists, and particularly from the advice and encouragement of the modern western master Robert Lougheed. John continues to learn from a close study of great painters from a wide range of periods and genres.

    In regard to past performance, John has achieved a remarkable record of accomplishment in the highly competitive climate of contemporary western art. The demand for his work continually exceeds what he is able to produce for such venues as the Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition and Sale, the Cowboy Artists Annual Exhibition, and his principal gallery, Claggett/Rey. Since becoming a member of the Cowboy Artists in 1994, John has won a total of nineteen awards at the group's annual exhibition in head to head competition with some of the best western artists of the day.

    This one-man show at Claggett/Rey Gallery marks a major milestone in the distinguished career of John Moyers. It is the most extensive collection of his work ever assembled and available for purchase. The subject matter includes everything from his signature Southwestern scenes to plein-air paintings, and the quality of each piece is convincing evidence of John's continuing commitment to artistic excellence.

    John Moyers is a tried and true thoroughbred. Take my tip and get your bets down now on a winner.

Don Hedgpeth
Texas, '07