Jim Rey. Photo by A.J. Mangum. © 2011 The Frontier Project Inc.

In “Retreat & Reinvention,” a feature article by A.J. Mangum, western artist Jim Rey explains how he’s retooled his creative process. The article appears in the latest issue of The Cowboy Way. Look for it on newsstands.

Clint Mortenson. Photo by A.J. Mangum. © 2011 The Frontier Project Inc.

In “Clint Mortenson, Maker,” the New Mexico craftsman explains how his lifelong obsession with quality horse gear drives his work as a leading maker of saddles and trophy silver. The article, by A.J. Mangum, appears in the new issue of The Cowboy Way. Look for it on newsstands.

The Dec 2011/Jan 2012 issue of Ranch & Reata includes features on the late Chris Ledoux, Canadian musician Corb Lund, master rawhide braider Luis Ortega, painter Jack Swanson, sculptor John Coleman, horseman Ricky Quinn and writer William Kittredge, as well as work by Tom Russell, Dane Coolidge and Buck Brannaman, subject of the acclaimed documentary Buck. Ranch & Reata is the only magazine in digital and print versions with its own online radio station. Subscribe at www.yourvoiceofthewest.com.

The new issue of The Cowboy Way includes two features by A.J. Mangum: “Clint Mortenson,” about the New Mexico craftsman behind some of the West’s best horse gear and trophy silver, and “Retreat & Reinvention,” about western artist Jim Rey. Look for the issue on newsstands.

Jason Patrick. Photo by A.J. Mangum. © 2010 The Frontier Project Inc.

Episode 4 of The Frontier Project is now available as an Amazon Instant Video. (Click to download or view online.) The episode features New Mexico craftsman Clint Mortenson, as well as Colorado horseman Jason Patrick, who explains his efforts to give much-needed second chances to the United States’ overpopulation of rescue horses.

In this clip from Episode 6 of The Frontier Project, Western Jubilee Recording Co.’s Scott O’Malley discusses musician Norman Blake’s involvement in the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack, and Don Edwards‘ singing-cowboy role in The Horse Whisperer. Click here to order the 42-minute DVD of Episode 6.

Episode 6 of The Frontier Project features record exec Scott O’Malley, artist Jim Rey, and bit and spur maker Ernie Marsh. Click to order the 42-minute DVD.

Artist Jim Rey. Photo by A.J. Mangum. © 2011 The Frontier Project Inc.

In Episode 6 of The Frontier Project, record executive Scott O’Malley discusses Western Jubilee Recording Co.’s unique approach to making music. Artist Jim Rey shares the philosophies that have shaped his career as one of the West’s leading painters. And bit and spur maker Ernie Marsh explains how horsemanship guides his work. Click to order the 42-minute DVD.

Texas craftsman Russell Yates. Photo by A.J. Mangum. © 2010 The Frontier Project Inc.

Episode 3 of The Frontier Project is now available as an Amazon Instant Video. The episode features Rotan, Texas, bit and spur maker Russell Yates; Guthrie, Oklahoma, saddlemaker John Willemsma; and Loveland, Colorado, sculptor Herb Mignery. Click here to download or view online.

The fourth issue of Ranch & Reata is now available. The issue includes a photo portfolio by Robert Dawson; stories by Buck Brannaman, Dane Coolidge and Tom Russell; and features on Wyoming’s polo scene, New Mexico’s Brown Ranch, saddlemaker Jeff Wade, Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch, and artists Alexander Harmer and Ed Borein. Click here to view the digital version; click here to subscribe to the limited-edition print version.