<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Steven Crawley Art]]></title><description><![CDATA[Western Scratchboards That Inspire Art]]></description><link>https://stevencrawleyart.wixsite.com/home/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:41:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://stevencrawleyart.wixsite.com/home/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Ampersand Scratchbord Tool Kit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since my old curved nib broke I bought the complete set of scratchbord tools from Ampersand, some of them I’ve never tried. The fiber brush is interesting; I thought it was an abrasive eraser pencil but it’s not. The kit even came with a small claybord that I used to make my purple tool testing panel.]]></description><link>https://stevencrawleyart.wixsite.com/home/post/ampersand-scratchbord-tool-kit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dd37162d1e950d370abf0a</guid><category><![CDATA[Tools]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:37:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/074b21_be81f92736a6422796567bc0b3fb6767~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Crawley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modern Masters of the West 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[I just entered my submission to Modern Masters of the West 2026, and I'm hoping to be a part of that esteemed group this year. This event is a Boutique Gallery Showcase and Live Demos held during Stockyards Fashion Week in Fort Worth, Texas. It brings selected artists into the heart of the legendary Fort Worth Stockyards for a unique opportunity to present original artwork, share live demonstrations, and connect with one of the most active art audiences in the region.]]></description><link>https://stevencrawleyart.wixsite.com/home/post/modern-masters-of-the-west-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d6c01b89f9e676eca1db51</guid><category><![CDATA[Shows]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:56:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/074b21_a03e457589bf4f6795ce03eef5b6b945~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_852,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Crawley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Picked Up My Art in Texas City]]></title><description><![CDATA[No sale this time, but $400 in prize money and a solid showing in Texas City still counts as a win.]]></description><link>https://stevencrawleyart.wixsite.com/home/post/picked-up-my-art-in-texas-city</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cf1db8f59112f11d9e9570</guid><category><![CDATA[Shows]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:59:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/074b21_2028aee9de324a5abe6316db53f58a4e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Crawley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Student Heads to Western Art Academy Summer Camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Houston Rodeo gold medal winner just received an invitation to join the Western Art Academy Class of 2026 at Schreiner University! This four-week intensive art camp in the Texas Hill Country is a scholarship program focused on painting and sculpture, with food, lodging, supplies, professional western art instructors, and live models all included. I’m incredibly proud of this student and thrilled to check this milestone off my art teacher bucket list.]]></description><link>https://stevencrawleyart.wixsite.com/home/post/my-student-heads-to-western-art-academy-summer-camp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cc0adef7044e6cf7a31ab9</guid><category><![CDATA[Royal ISD]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:03:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/074b21_79551174989546b191004d14de300dca~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_456,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Crawley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juror’s Praise at Texas City Art Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas City Art Show: Juror’s Praise

Thrilled that juror Jeremy Johnson highlighted my scratchboard piece in the show program! He wrote:

"A tender scene of reverence after violence, rendered in scratchboard, reminds us that each mark, each act of subtraction can create something haunting and beautiful; sometimes, removing is a way of moving forward."

We chatted about my art, his writing journey, and our shared concerns about AI in the arts. We both hope people will always value and reward genu]]></description><link>https://stevencrawleyart.wixsite.com/home/post/juror-s-praise-at-texas-city-art-show</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ca8b7ae7de3cb00606e69c</guid><category><![CDATA[Shows]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:49:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/074b21_6d6fe39f4bbf401d978fdb7c26e45776~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Crawley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opening and Awards Ceremony at the Texas City Art Festival ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas City Art Festival: First Place Win!

Thrilled to share that Dust to Dust took first place in the "Under Glass" category at the 2026 Texas City Art Festival! My family and I had a wonderful evening at the Doyle Center opening and awards ceremony.

Despite knowing my win ahead of time, butterflies still fluttered as we entered past the beautiful fountain and bronze statues. Inside, a jazz quartet played while we hunted for my three entries among featured artists, special exhibits, and studen]]></description><link>https://stevencrawleyart.wixsite.com/home/post/opening-and-awards-ceremony-at-the-texas-city-art-festival</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ca7aa99ff7d57ccdba94b1</guid><category><![CDATA[Shows]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:46:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/074b21_8b8e90cf1dcb4097944c6bdc5cb17310~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Crawley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A triumphant return from NRG!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coming home with our distinguished student art from the Houston rodeo. ]]></description><link>https://stevencrawleyart.wixsite.com/home/post/a-triumphant-return-from-nrg</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c804f452137e94e67fab09</guid><category><![CDATA[Royal ISD]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:56:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/074b21_88d746335ef64ce4bc867b5c69487ff3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Crawley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congratulations Eric]]></title><description><![CDATA[After being selected to participate in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Auction, my student Eric Hernandez’s artwork has sold for $25,000 at this year’s auction.  The auction supports Go Texan Scholarships, benefiting students across Texas, while also recognizing outstanding student artists from across the state. Eric’s work was displayed in the Hayloft Gallery at NRG Center alongside pieces from eight other Royal High School finalists, highlighting the strength of the art...]]></description><link>https://stevencrawleyart.wixsite.com/home/post/congratulations-eric</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c575b452137e94e67ecd4c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:09:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/074b21_c1052243b464445eb2f4dd142d6a621a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Crawley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Place at the Texas City Art Festival!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thrilled to win 1st place at the Texas City Art Festival with my first color scratchboard! Grateful and excited for what’s next!]]></description><link>https://stevencrawleyart.wixsite.com/home/post/first-place-at-the-texas-city-art-festival</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c483a352137e94e67e67e4</guid><category><![CDATA[Shows]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:59:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/074b21_8d53fd4b4b0742e990d63e433139c5a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Crawley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waiting on a “Yes” from the International Scratchboard Society]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waiting on a Scratchboard Society “Yes”

I just applied for active membership in the International Scratchboard Society—five pieces in, now waiting up to four weeks. Their Tucson show caught my eye since I lived there 8 years and it's western art central, my focus now. Active status is my ticket in... hoping I make it in time. [Read more]]]></description><link>https://stevencrawleyart.wixsite.com/home/post/waiting-on-a-yes-from-the-international-scratchboard-society</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c2e81cb1bfd68174df5302</guid><category><![CDATA[Memberships]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:04:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/074b21_6f4c37cccaf445cbba19e53cca058dcf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_250,h_168,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Crawley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting ready for the Texas City Art Festival 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[I picked up my 3 latest scratchboards from Hobby Lobby all framed &#38; ready for Texas City. The trip down there was smooth and drop off was pretty easy. Now it’s time to wait to hear back. The show opens this Saturday. I think I will go back down to check out the show. I’m hoping and praying to make an awards, make a sale or preferably both. Wish me luck.]]></description><link>https://stevencrawleyart.wixsite.com/home/post/getting-ready-for-the-texas-city-art-festival-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c2dd3452137e94e67dc0bd</guid><category><![CDATA[Shows]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:08:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/074b21_3cf344c2ecde48858d2411cb4e870cfa~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Crawley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking back on SLOpoke 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[SLOpoke was great and it gave me a log to think about]]></description><link>https://stevencrawleyart.wixsite.com/home/post/looking-back-on-slopoke-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c2c76ad67c72d7ecb85570</guid><category><![CDATA[Shows]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:22:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/074b21_0faafa5243ba47b789141e5f17f5dcca~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Crawley</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>