Stuff 'n things

Hope you're all doing well out there and not experiencing the arctic chill we're having here in Boulder. Yesterday it didn't get above 3 degrees! Ack!

I took this photo in my studio this morning. There's some collage material, new brushes, paint, etc. in usual disarray and a canvas in the upper right corner just waiting for attention. I tweaked the picture a little in Photoshop with the poster edge filter.

Last weekend we went to an art opening at a new gallery just north of here called Rabid Rabits Galeria. I especially enjoyed seeing the work of Colorado Artist, Anthony Grant. Anthony had a series of Hummingbird paintings that were so beautiful. The example below doesn't do them justice because in person, they almost glowed with color and energy. Check out Anthony's website when you get a chance.

Hummingbird #2
12x12 Acrylic on Canvas
Anthony Grant

I've been painting all week in the studio so hope to have a few things to show you soon. I like to photograph my finished pieces outside but it's been too dang cold to do that this week!

Happy Groundhog Day by the way!

Weekend of Art Snooping

Hi everyone...thanks for the nice anniversary wishes! James and I had a great time celebrating in Denver over the weekend.

We both wanted to see lots of art while we were there so we went to several galleries and the Denver Art Museum. The main draw for me at the museum was a new exhibit by Fritz Scholder, one of my favorite American Artists. The exhibit was called, "A New Indian Image" and he had some fantastic paintings and prints on display.

"Red #6"
80" x 68" acrylic on canvas
Fritz Scholder, 1994

The other exhibit we saw was an installation by Sandy Skogland called "Fox Games". The photo below is only a partial view of the entire piece. You can actually walk through the installation and experience this awesome scene as if you were in it. It was truly mind altering. It looked a little like "Maisie" dogs gone wild!

"Fox Games"
Sandy Skogland, 1989

Last but not least, we went to one of our favorite cooperative galleries called, "Zip 37". We both really enjoyed the work of Denver Artist, Danyl Cook. Danyl had a solo exhibit which included several small 6" x 6" portrait paintings that we just loved. My favorite one was the one below, his self-portrait.

"Self"
6" x 6" acrylic on canvas
Danyl Cook, 2010

So now that I've been inspired by so many incredible Artists...I'd best get back to painting! Hope to show you some new work very soon.

New painting 'n stuff

"Daydream"
20" x 20" acrylic and collage on canvas
Prints available for sale at Imagekind.com

Here's the painting I worked on all last week. It finally came together Friday after changing gears a little. I altered the color scheme a bit, added a few more layers of paint and finally got what I was after. Hope you like it!

Hope you all had a good Easter weekend too! James and I kicked it off by going to the "First Friday" Boulder Art walk. We saw some great work including several beautiful and unique paintings by Michael Gadlin of Denver. Here's a link to his Facebook page so you can check out some of his work.

I'm working on finishing another abstract today so back soon with more new art!

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

Lucy and Maisie

You probably remember the last photo I posted of Lucy and Maisie snoozing together?...well, here's another one for the cutie pie, priceless archives! The two of them wanted to demonstrate (via performance art) the phrase "Let Sleeping Dogs Lie" as another good motto for the New Year. It means to avoid restarting old conflicts. Wow, the subtle creative ways of these dogs
never ceases to amaze me!

So the Friday after New Years, my friend, Kathleen and I went to a show at Visions West Gallery in Denver. I was particularly taken with the work of two amazing Artists that I'd like to share with you. Take a look at the paintings of Marti Somers and the sculpture of Brad Rude.

Brad's piece below reminds me of something Maisie would do! His work is so fun and whimsical.

"Renegade" by Brad Rude

"Birds Regard" by Marti Somers

Have a great weekend everyone!