Schenck in the 21^st Century is a bold and captivating look at the career of Billy Schenck, a pioneer of Contemporary Western Art. Published in 2013, this award-winning volume features 190 images of Schenck’s paintings, caption drawings, photos, and works produced between 2000 and 2012—a period that highlights his ever-evolving, rebellious spirit.

Written by Amy Abrams, the text traces Billy’s extraordinary life and career—from his early days in New York City rubbing elbows with Andy Warhol and the Pop Art scene, to his rise as a groundbreaking artist who infused Western iconography with bold color, cinematic framing, and unmistakable attitude.

This hardcover book (complete with a full bibliography) received the 2013 U.S. Literary Award for Fine Arts and was named Best of Western Books for 2014 by True West Magazine in the Modern Western Art category.

Hardcover | Full Color | 190 Images | Published 2013

From the mythic cowboy to the rugged beauty of the American West, Schenck’s work challenges romanticized stereotypes while celebrating the land and stories that define the region. Today, Schenck continues to create from his ranch near Santa Fe, where he blends his artistic legacy with his hands-on life as a national equestrian champion and working cowboy.

This book is a must-have for collectors, art lovers, and anyone fascinated by the bold reinvention of the West through Schenck’s iconic lens.