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Magnificent 7 Rides Again

The Magnificent 7 Rides Again: Nancy Huffman Previews “The Magnificent Seven Rides Again” at KACC

Welcome to The Magnificent 7 Rides Again, a captivating podcast series that delves into the vibrant world of seven talented female artists painting amidst the breathtaking landscapes, wildlife and vistas of the Texas Hill Country. Join us as we explore their creative journeys, uncover the inspirations behind their work, and celebrate their unique perspectives on art and life. Host Tom Fox interviews artist Nancy Huffman about the upcoming “The Magnificent Seven Rides Again” exhibition at the Kerr Arts and Cultural Center (KACC), running September 24 to October 16.

Huffman also notes a Hill Country Arts Foundation show opened on August 28 featuring three master naturalists and gourd artists, and mentions work displayed at Kerr County’s new Heritage Center focused on the river and last year’s flood. She previews new pieces for the Magnificent Seven show centered on ecosystems and plant-animal relationships, including a green heron in buttonbush, a life-size two–great blue heron painting, and round works featuring a hare with a golden-cheeked warbler and a roadrunner in blooming cactus. They discuss oil versus acrylic differences, the value of mixing artists’ works in the gallery, KACC’s community role, possible live painting plans, and how to view her work via nancyhuffman.com, LJ Vineyard, and her monthly newsletter.

 

Key Highlights

  • Heritage Center Exhibit
  • Nature Bounty Series
  • Oils Versus Acrylics
  • Meaning of Mag Seven
  • KACC Community Impact

Resources

Nancy Huffman Fine Art

Kerrville Arts and Cultural Center

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

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The Magnificent 7 Rides Again: Elaine Capers on Returning to Painting After the 2025 Flood

Welcome back to The Magnificent 7 Rides Again, a captivating podcast series that delves into the vibrant world of seven talented female artists painting amid the breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and vistas of the Texas Hill Country. Join us as we explore their creative journeys, uncover the inspirations behind their work, and celebrate their unique perspectives on art and life. Host Tom Fox welcomes painter Elaine Capers back.

They discuss her past year of creating art after the devastating 2025 flood, which led her to paint one memorializing piece, then spend six weeks not painting before resuming in late April, inspired by blooming mountain laurels. Capers recounts participating in a successful two-day art show at LJ’s Vineyards and exhibiting with the Guadalupe Watercolor Group, where she sold a painting. She describes seasonal changes in Texas greens from fresh lime to dusty olive and fall tones. Capers reflects on how the Magnificent Seven group has challenged her skills and built community, previews West Texas works including a Pecos River scene and an 18×24 “Waldemar Crossing,” and notes repeat collectors, families at shows, and teaching children.

Key highlights:

  • Creative Slump After Flood
  • Mountain Laurels Revival
  • Seeing Seasonal Greens
  • What Magnificent Seven Means
  • Big Piece Waldemar Crossing

Resources:

Elaine Capers on:

Instagram

Facebook

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

The Hill Country Artists Facebook Page

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The Magnificent 7 Rides Again: Laura Williams – Recent Public Art Projects

Welcome back to The Magnificent 7 Rides Again, a captivating podcast series that delves into the vibrant world of seven talented female artists painting amid the breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and vistas of the Texas Hill Country. Join us as we explore their creative journeys, uncover the inspirations behind their work, and celebrate their unique perspectives on art and life. In Season 3, we visit with the artists about their 2026 exhibit, The Magnificent Seven Rides Again, at the Kerrville Art and Culture Center. In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes back Laura Williams to discuss her recent work and preparations for the fourth Magnificent Seven Rides Again show.

Williams recounts completing a memorial mural in Austin’s Easton Park on a repurposed shipping container, incorporating layered steel to add depth and honoring a colleague who died of cancer. She also mentions private commissions in Beeville and Hunt, selling work at LJ’s reopening, and her board service with the Houston Area Parkinson’s Society, including donating a plein air oak tree painting (“Hermosa Prima”) to its Leaders and Legends program. For the upcoming show, she plans to exhibit Hill Country plein air works, a claret cup cactus painting, an acrylic nocturne roadrunner, and a large textured purple thistle. She credits Magnificent Seven marketing and camaraderie for audience growth and professional development, shares that she will miss the demo day due to travel, and provides her website and social channels.

Key highlights:

  • Memorial Mural Austin
  • Show Preview of New Works
  • Oil Versus Acrylic
  • What Magnificent Seven Means

Resources:

Laura Williams Gallery

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

The Hill Country Artists Facebook Page

The Hill Country Artists Facebook Page

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The Magnificent 7 Rides Again: Deanna Eixman on New Work, Live Wedding Painting, and the Upcoming KACC Exhibit

Welcome to The Magnificent 7 Rides Again, a captivating podcast series that delves into the vibrant world of seven talented female artists painting amidst the breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and vistas of the Texas Hill Country. Join us as we explore their creative journeys, uncover the inspirations behind their work, and celebrate their unique perspectives on art and life. In Season 3, we visit with the artists after their 2024 exhibit, The Magnificent Seven Rides Again at the Kerrville Art and Culture Center. In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes back Deanna Eixman.

Deanna discusses her recent activity and the next Magnificent Seven exhibit at the Kerrville Art and Culture Center. She describes multiple early-year shows, including her largest in downtown Dallas, which required her to create new work for the upcoming exhibit. She also discusses a book project with Creating With the Creator focused on using art and prayer to help women who have experienced sex trafficking, along with ongoing pet portraits and live wedding paintings commissioned to capture key wedding moments. For the next show, she plans Texas landscapes and regional flora (including yuccas and bluebonnets) and animals, using a blend of brush and palette-knife techniques. The exhibit opens on September 24th and runs through October 17th, with a reception on October 3, and possible live painting dates to be posted by the artists and the center.

Key highlights:

  • New Work For 2026
  • Palette Knife Explained
  • Live Wedding Painting
  • Preview Pieces and Themes
  • Signature Large Canvases
  • Dates, Reception, and Live Painting

Resources:

Deanna Eixman Fine Art

 Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

The Hill Country Artists Facebook Page

Kerrville Arts and Cultural Center

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Hill Country Artists Podcast

Hill Country Artists Podcast: Hill Country Trails and Tails at KACC

Delve into the heart of the Texas Hill Country with the award-winning “Hill Country Artists Podcast,” which illustrates and illuminates the vibrant tapestry of art rooted in this iconic region. From the sun-drenched limestone cliffs to the serene Guadalupe River, the Hill Country has been a muse for countless artists, providing a unique backdrop for creativity to flourish. In each episode, we uncover the stories behind the area’s most captivating artworks, converse with local artists about their inspirations, and explore the fusion of Texan traditions with contemporary artistic expressions.

In this episode of the Hill Country Artist Podcast, host Tom Fox welcomes Sherrie Castillo, Cindy Peyton, and Sonja Miley to discuss their upcoming show at the KACC, Hill Country Trails and Tails. Hill Country Trails and Tails: Kerrville Artists Preview Upcoming KACC Exhibition.

The Show will run through about May 4, with an artist reception on April 18 from 2–4 pm. They discuss how the show originated, each artist’s path into painting (including starting later in life, retiring, and taking lessons), and their creative processes, using photos, nature walks, and reference gathering. The conversation highlights specific works (wildlife, sunflowers, a farmhouse, trees, and a donkey from a local miniature donkey ranch) and emphasizes KACC’s role as a community hub for exhibits, the Kerrville Art Club, programs, networking, and support for artists and patrons.

Resources:

KACC

Trails and Tails Exhibit at KACC

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

The Hill Country Artists Facebook Page

Cover art courtesy Deanna Eixman Fine Art

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Texas Hill Country Artists Podcast: A New Show on Exploring West Texas: An Artistic Journey with Elaine Capers

Delve into the heart of the Texas Hill Country with the award-winning “Hill Country Artists Podcast,” which illustrates and illuminates the vibrant tapestry of art rooted in this iconic region. From the sun-drenched limestone cliffs to the serene Guadalupe River, the Hill Country has been a muse for countless artists, providing a unique backdrop for creativity to flourish. In each episode, we uncover the stories behind the area’s most captivating artworks, converse with local artists about their inspirations, and explore the fusion of Texan traditions with contemporary artistic expressions.

In this episode, host Tom speaks with Elaine Capers, a member of the Magnificent Seven, about her upcoming solo art show ‘Where Earth Meets Sky’ at the Kerr Arts and Cultural Center (KACC). Elaine shares her deep connection to West Texas and how it inspires her art, particularly focusing on the region’s rugged beauty and hard-scrabble life. They also discuss the unique wildlife of West Texas and the significance of critters like the roadrunner in her paintings. Elaine talks about her journey as an artist, the challenges she faced, and the growth she has experienced through collaboration and solo work. She invites listeners to view her show, which features a blend of landscapes and animals in oils and watercolors and emphasizes the community aspect supporting her artistic endeavors.

Key highlights:

  • Elaine’s New Show: Where Earth Meets Sky
  • Life and Art in West Texas
  • Wildlife of West Texas
  • Elaine’s Artistic Journey

Resources:

Elaine Capers on Instagram

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

The Hill Country Artists Facebook Page

Kerrville Arts and Culture Center

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The Hill Country Podcast

The Hill Country Podcast – Catching Up with Deanna Eixman

Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique area of Texas.

This week, Tom welcomes back Deanna Eixman, a talented artist and esteemed Magnificent 7 artist group member who has carved a notable presence in the art community through her dynamic participation in numerous art shows and exhibitions. The meaningful connections and valuable feedback fuel her enthusiastic perspective on these events she receives from visitors, which she deeply treasures. Deanna takes particular pride in her ability to convey life and warmth through her animal paintings, which often resonate with audiences, making her feel recognized and appreciated. She remains committed to showcasing her art, engaging with new and familiar faces, and embarking on exciting collaborations, further highlighting her dedication to continuous growth as an artist.

Key highlights:

  • Magnificent 7 Recap
  • Western Arts Display Draws Diverse Audience
  • Interactive Artistic Engagement Journeys
  • Reflecting on Deanna’s 2025 Exhibition Lineup

Resources:

Deanna Eixman Fine Art

Kerrville Arts and Cultural Center

Other Hill Country-Focused Podcasts

Hill Country Authors Podcast

Hill Country Artists Podcast

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

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The Magnificent 7 Rides Again: Capturing the Essence of Art with Dawn Weyer

Welcome to The Magnificent 7 Rides Again, a captivating podcast series that delves into the vibrant world of seven talented female artists painting amidst the breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and vistas of the Texas Hill Country. Join us as we explore their creative journeys, uncover the inspirations behind their work, and celebrate their unique perspectives on art and life. In season 2, we visit with the artists after their 2024 exhibit, The Magnificent Seven Rides Again, at the Kerrville Art and Culture Center. In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes back Dawn Weyer.

Tom and Dawn reflect on the Magnificent 7 Rides Again show, discussing the increased energy and audience engagement. Dawn shares memorable moments, including interactions with enthusiastic young art lovers and visitors curious about her pastel techniques. They also touch upon the unique dynamics of the exhibit and Dawn’s ongoing artistic journey, including her various shows and plans for 2025. Dawn reveals her process of continuous learning and experimentation with different mediums, as well as her ability to adapt and find inspiration through seasonal changes and personal growth.

Key highlights:

  • Reflecting on the September-October Show
  • Engaging with the Audience
  • Painting at the KCC
  • Looking Ahead to 2025

Resources:

Dawn Weyer Fine Art

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

The Hill Country Artists Facebook Page

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The Magnificent 7 Rides Again: Creative Seasons: A Conversation with Janelle Lindley

Welcome to The Magnificent 7 Rides Again, a captivating podcast series that delves into the vibrant world of seven talented female artists painting amidst the breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and vistas of the Texas Hill Country. Join us as we explore their creative journeys, uncover the inspirations behind their work, and celebrate their unique perspectives on art and life. In season 2, we visit with the artists after their 2024 exhibit, The Magnificent Seven Rides Again, at the Kerrville Art and Culture Center. In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes back Janelle Lindley.

Tom and Janelle reflect on the 2024 version of the exhibition, ‘The Magnificent Seven Rides Again.’ They deeply dive into the increased attendance and enthusiasm at this year’s show, especially the surge of interest in the reception and the popular giveaway of art prints. Janelle shares her engaging experience chatting with young and adult art enthusiasts alike and how this has led to growing interest in her upcoming art classes, where she encourages the involvement of children. They also explore the flourishing local art scene in Kerrville and Kerr County, attributing it to the collaborative efforts and mutual inspiration among artists. Janelle reveals the demanding yet exciting nature of preparing for multiple art shows and discusses the continuous influence of seasonal changes on her artistic vision. Finally, Janelle talks about her upcoming solo show and upcoming plans for future events, including teaching workshops and possibly revisiting old art shows in Richardson and South Lake.

Key highlights:

  • Reflections on The Magnificent Seven Rides Again
  • Engaging with the Audience
  • Seasonal Inspirations for Art
  • Current and Future Art Projects

Resources:

Janelle Lindley Fine Art

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

The Hill Country Artists Facebook Page

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Kerrville Weekly News Roundup

Kerrville Weekly News Roundup: September 21, 2024

Welcome to the Kerrville Weekly News Roundup. Each week, veteran podcaster Tom Fox and his colleagues Andrew Gay and Gilbert Paiz get together to go over a couple of their favorite stories from the past week from Kerrville and the greater Hill Country.

Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee and listen in to get a wrap up of the Kerrville Weekly News. We each consider two of our favorite stories and talk about the upcoming weekend’s events, which will enjoy or participate in this weekend.

In this episode, Tom takes a solo turn at some of the stories which caught his attention over the past week.

Stories Include:

  • Christensen and Ho a huge success at the MOWA
  • Local coffee shops doing well in Kerr County
  • Cert seeks new members
  • County to grant $800K in tax incentives
  • The Magnificent 7 Rides Again is a hit at the KACC

Resources:

Tom Fox on LinkedIn

Gilbert Paiz on LinkedIn

Andrew Gay on LinkedIn

Texas Hill Country Podcast Network

The Lead

Kerrville Daily Times