TSA Influenced Artists

Many contemporary artists have been influenced by Taos and the legacy of the Taos Society of Artists (TSA), which included masters like Ernest Blumenschein, Joseph Henry Sharp, E. Martin Hennings, Victor Higgins, and others. Here are some contemporary artists who continue the tradition while adding their own unique perspectives:

1. Logan Maxwell Hagege

• Blends modernist design with classic Western themes.
• Strongly influenced by Maynard Dixon and the Taos Society’s simplified compositions and bold color use.

2. Glenn Dean

• Impressionistic Western landscapes with an emphasis on light and form.
• His work is reminiscent of Victor Higgins and E. Martin Hennings, capturing the Southwestern atmosphere with soft brushwork.

3. Mark Maggiori

• Romanticized Western scenes with cinematic lighting.
• Similar in approach to Blumenschein, blending realism with an idealized, painterly quality.

4. Walt Gonske

• A well-known Taos-based plein air painter.
• Captures the landscape in a vibrant, energetic way similar to E. Martin Hennings.

5. Ed Mell

• Modernist, angular depictions of the Southwest with a cubist influence.
• His style aligns with the bold forms of Victor Higgins and early Taos painters who experimented with structure and design.

6. Ray Roberts

• Impressionist landscapes and figures, evoking the brushwork of Joseph Henry Sharp.

7. Jerry Jordan

• Taos-based painter creating scenes of pueblo life, architecture, and landscapes.
• Influenced by Blumenschein and Sharp, focusing on the interplay of light and shadow.

8. Jeremy Lipking

• A contemporary realist who paints Native and Western subjects.
• His work is reminiscent of W. Herbert Dunton, who focused on cowboys and Native figures.

9. William Acheff

• Still-life painter known for his realistic portrayals of Native American artifacts.
• His work echoes Joseph Henry Sharp’s detail-oriented approach.

10. Rosetta Santiago

• Paints highly detailed still lifes of Native American artifacts and portraits.
• Influenced by the deep respect for Indigenous cultures that many of the Taos Masters had.

These artists continue the Taos legacy by interpreting the Southwest’s landscapes, cultures, and people in a contemporary yet historically rooted way. If you are interested in seeing their work, many of them exhibit in Santa Fe and Taos galleries, Western art shows, and museums dedicated to Western and Southwestern art.