The second-annual Arizona Fine Art EXPO, a production of Thunderbird Artists, will be the exclusive setting for Austin Deuel’s unveiling of his third book, “Swan Lake, Natures Amazing Grace”. This book completes a 10 year project of writing, paintings and sculptures of Swan Lake and southeast Alaska which he first visited in 1985.
This limited edition book will be signed, along with Austin’s other books, at the Arizona Fine Art EXPO on Friday, February 24th from 10am to 7pm and everyday thereafter until the close of the show, March 26th. The Arizona Fine Art EXPO is located at the southeast corner of Pinnacle Peak and Scottsdale Roads (23023 N. Scottsdale Road), in Scottsdale, AZ. Austin has been off the art scene for over 15 years working on his latest book and says “Have paint box…will travel”. Austin not only writes about his subject matter - he lives it. He spends numerous months and even years living the life, learning the hardships, the beauty, the ways and traditions so that he can share his knowledge through written words and paintings for his readers.
Austin’s other books are Canon De Los Artistas published in 1982 with reference to Ba Ja and Even God Is Against Us published 1986 regarding his experiences in Vietnam. He’s also written about his experiences and travels in Alaska, Africa, Austria, Russia, Paris and Amsterdam.
Austin Deuel was born in 1939 in Pittsburg, PA. He joined the Marine Corps in 1959 and later became a full time working artist. In 1967 Austin rejoined the Marines and was assigned to their combat art program in the Republic of Vietnam. Austin moved to Scottsdale, AZ. in 1971 to join the developed fine art market which was fast becoming a national market for the traditional and contemporary artists. Austin became enchanted with Scottsdale and remained to raise his children. Austin has also been commissioned to create monumental sculptures for the following:
Twice Life Size, 5 ½ tons
Twice Life Size, 3 ½ tons
National Veterans Cemetery,
Quarter Size
Skagway Cultural Center,
Twice Life Size, 6 tons
Western Art: Pioneer West – March 1974, Western Horsemen May 1985, Art Magazines: Southwest Art Magazine December, 1977; January 1980 and April 1992. Artist of the Rockies – Spring 1985 & Wildlife Art – August 1979. Military Magazines: Soldier of Fortune – July 1981 & Vietnam – Hill 881 South, August 1992. His books appear in Being An Artist, by Lewis Lehrman, Art of War, by Col. H. Avery Chenoweth, USMCR and The Hill Fights, by Edward F. Murphy
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