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In the Studio: Gary Miller

4/30/2020

 
Gary Miller at work in the studio of the home he built with his wife Tammie in the mountains west of Fort Collins, Colorado. Gary has documented this painting from its beginning. It is about 80% complete at the point shown here.... when he sends all the photos we will post them here.  In the meantime, you can preorder this painting here. It will ship directly from the studio once dry. #WIP #AmericanRealism #OilPainting #HomeDecor #Horses
Gary Miller at work in the studio of the home he built with his wife Tammie in the mountains west of Fort Collins, Colorado. Gary has documented this painting from its beginning. It is about 80% complete at the point shown here.... when he sends all the photos we will post them here.

In the meantime, you can preorder this painting here. It will ship directly from the studio once dry.

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In the Studio: Sandy Scott

4/29/2020

 
New pieces are underway at NSG Fellow Sandy Scott's studio. She rarely slows down creating new work, and we aren't surprised that the health crisis isn't stopping her.   The pieces shown here in clay can be pre-ordered from our special section on our online store. These are listed with introductory pricing, with a $400 savings! so, it's truly a great time to add this renowned wildlife artist to your collection, if you are able.  Sandy's foundry in Lander, WY is currently open at a reduced staff, so please expect 8-12 weeks for casting time from the time of your order. With your Sales Code The latest creations from Sandy Scott
New pieces are underway at NSG Fellow Sandy Scott's studio. She rarely slows down creating new work, and we aren't surprised that the health crisis isn't stopping her. 

The pieces shown here in clay can be pre-ordered from our special section on our online store. These are listed with introductory pricing, with a $400 savings! so, it's truly a great time to add this renowned wildlife artist to your collection, if you are able.

Sandy's foundry in Lander, WY is currently open at a reduced staff, so please expect 8-12 weeks for the bronze casting time from the time of your order. With your Sales Code "PREORDER", shipping is free!

"Dos Amigos", and "Earitated" speak to our little Springtime buddies that I'm sure you're all seeing hopping about yards.
"Dos Amigos"  11 1/2 W x 7 1/2 D x 12 H - size includes oval walnut base; Ed/50. click here to purchase
"Earitated"   9 3/4 W x 6 1/2 D x 6 H - size includes oval walnut base; Ed/50. click here to purchase

 "The New Puppy".  The narrative speaks for itself . . . it is an old dog laying next to a new puppy that's asleep.  Trish and I got a new Scottish Terrier puppy 3 weeks ago and we have an old bird dog.  While the breeds are not the same as the sculpture . . . the sentiment is. Maybe many of you have new pups during this Stay-At-Home time and can relate.
"The New Puppy" 13 1/2 W x 7 1/2 D x 4 3/4 H - size includes oval walnut base. Ed/50. click here to purchase

Thank you for #KeepingOurArtistsCreating #StaySafe #ArtAppreciatorsAreOurFavoritePeople

New pieces are underway at NSG Fellow Sandy Scott's studio. She rarely slows down creating new work, and we aren't surprised that the health crisis isn't stopping her. 

The pieces shown here in clay can be pre-ordered from our special section on our online store. These are listed with introductory pricing, with a $400 savings! so, it's truly a great time to add this renowned wildlife artist to your collection, if you are able.

Sandy's foundry in Lander, WY is currently open at a reduced staff, so please expect 8-12 weeks for casting time from the time of your order. With your Sales Code "PREORDER", shipping is free!

"Dos Amigos", and "Earitated" speak to our little Springtime buddies that I'm sure you're all seeing hopping about yards.
"Dos Amigos"  11 1/2 W x 7 1/2 D x 12 H - size includes oval walnut base; Ed/50. click here to purchase
"Earitated"   9 3/4 W x 6 1/2 D x 6 H - size includes oval walnut base; Ed/50. click here to purchase

 "The New Puppy".  The narrative speaks for itself . . . it is an old dog laying next to a new puppy that's asleep.  Trish and I got a new Scottish Terrier puppy 3 weeks ago and we have an old bird dog.  While the breeds are not the same as the sculpture . . . the sentiment is. Maybe many of you have new pups during this Stay-At-Home time and can relate.
"The New Puppy" 13 1/2 W x 7 1/2 D x 4 3/4 H - size includes oval walnut base. Ed/50. click here to purchase

Thank you for #KeepingOurArtistsCreating #StaySafe #ArtAppreciatorsAreOurFavoritePeople
New pieces are underway at NSG Fellow Sandy Scott's studio. She rarely slows down creating new work, and we aren't surprised that the health crisis isn't stopping her. 

The pieces shown here in clay can be pre-ordered from our special section on our online store. These are listed with introductory pricing, with a $400 savings! so, it's truly a great time to add this renowned wildlife artist to your collection, if you are able.

Sandy's foundry in Lander, WY is currently open at a reduced staff, so please expect 8-12 weeks for casting time from the time of your order. With your Sales Code "PREORDER", shipping is free!

"Dos Amigos", and "Earitated" speak to our little Springtime buddies that I'm sure you're all seeing hopping about yards.
"Dos Amigos"  11 1/2 W x 7 1/2 D x 12 H - size includes oval walnut base; Ed/50. click here to purchase
"Earitated"   9 3/4 W x 6 1/2 D x 6 H - size includes oval walnut base; Ed/50. click here to purchase

 "The New Puppy".  The narrative speaks for itself . . . it is an old dog laying next to a new puppy that's asleep.  Trish and I got a new Scottish Terrier puppy 3 weeks ago and we have an old bird dog.  While the breeds are not the same as the sculpture . . . the sentiment is. Maybe many of you have new pups during this Stay-At-Home time and can relate.
"The New Puppy" 13 1/2 W x 7 1/2 D x 4 3/4 H - size includes oval walnut base. Ed/50. click here to purchase

Thank you for #KeepingOurArtistsCreating #StaySafe #ArtAppreciatorsAreOurFavoritePeople
New pieces are underway at NSG Fellow Sandy Scott's studio. She rarely slows down creating new work, and we aren't surprised that the health crisis isn't stopping her. 

The pieces shown here in clay can be pre-ordered from our special section on our online store. These are listed with introductory pricing, with a $400 savings! so, it's truly a great time to add this renowned wildlife artist to your collection, if you are able.

Sandy's foundry in Lander, WY is currently open at a reduced staff, so please expect 8-12 weeks for casting time from the time of your order. With your Sales Code "PREORDER", shipping is free!

"Dos Amigos", and "Earitated" speak to our little Springtime buddies that I'm sure you're all seeing hopping about yards.
"Dos Amigos"  11 1/2 W x 7 1/2 D x 12 H - size includes oval walnut base; Ed/50. click here to purchase
"Earitated"   9 3/4 W x 6 1/2 D x 6 H - size includes oval walnut base; Ed/50. click here to purchase

 "The New Puppy".  The narrative speaks for itself . . . it is an old dog laying next to a new puppy that's asleep.  Trish and I got a new Scottish Terrier puppy 3 weeks ago and we have an old bird dog.  While the breeds are not the same as the sculpture . . . the sentiment is. Maybe many of you have new pups during this Stay-At-Home time and can relate.
"The New Puppy" 13 1/2 W x 7 1/2 D x 4 3/4 H - size includes oval walnut base. Ed/50. click here to purchase

Thank you for #KeepingOurArtistsCreating #StaySafe #ArtAppreciatorsAreOurFavoritePeople
New pieces are underway at NSG Fellow Sandy Scott's studio. She rarely slows down creating new work, and we aren't surprised that the health crisis isn't stopping her. 

The pieces shown here in clay can be pre-ordered from our special section on our online store. These are listed with introductory pricing, with a $400 savings! so, it's truly a great time to add this renowned wildlife artist to your collection, if you are able.

Sandy's foundry in Lander, WY is currently open at a reduced staff, so please expect 8-12 weeks for casting time from the time of your order. With your Sales Code "PREORDER", shipping is free!

"Dos Amigos", and "Earitated" speak to our little Springtime buddies that I'm sure you're all seeing hopping about yards.
"Dos Amigos"  11 1/2 W x 7 1/2 D x 12 H - size includes oval walnut base; Ed/50. click here to purchase
"Earitated"   9 3/4 W x 6 1/2 D x 6 H - size includes oval walnut base; Ed/50. click here to purchase

 "The New Puppy".  The narrative speaks for itself . . . it is an old dog laying next to a new puppy that's asleep.  Trish and I got a new Scottish Terrier puppy 3 weeks ago and we have an old bird dog.  While the breeds are not the same as the sculpture . . . the sentiment is. Maybe many of you have new pups during this Stay-At-Home time and can relate.
"The New Puppy" 13 1/2 W x 7 1/2 D x 4 3/4 H - size includes oval walnut base. Ed/50. click here to purchase

Thank you for #KeepingOurArtistsCreating #StaySafe #ArtAppreciatorsAreOurFavoritePeople
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Leo Osborne's PPE

4/29/2020

 
Fortunately Leo is on Guemes Island with little contact with others since we're pretty sure his mask does not conform to  safety standards. Most of Leo doesn't conform, so we also are not surprised. Thanks for the smile!       #PPEnot #IslandHumor #LEOeOsborne #WearYourMask #StayAtHome  #SaveALife
Fortunately Leo is on Guemes Island with little contact with others since we're pretty sure his mask does not conform to  safety standards. Most of Leo doesn't conform, so we also are not surprised. Thanks for the smile!






#PPEnot #IslandHumor #LEOeOsborne #WearYourMask #StayAtHome  #SaveALife 

In the Studio: Jim Biggers

4/28/2020

 
Jim has a beautiful studio set up at his Estes Park home and he's been busy painting these days of stay-at-home.  He's provided us with a handful of plein-air study images that are available for sale unframed  (while custom framing is on hold). Check them out in our preorder - art tied up in production section of our online store. Your order will safely ship directly from the studio. #WIP #ContemporaryLandscape #OilPainting #JimBiggers
Jim Biggers has a beautiful studio set up at his Estes Park home and he's been busy painting these days of stay-at-home.

He's provided us with a handful of plein-air study images that are available for sale unframed  (while custom framing is on hold). Check them out in our preorder - art tied up in production section of our online store. Your order will safely ship directly from the studio.
Jim has a beautiful studio set up at his Estes Park home and he's been busy painting these days of stay-at-home.  He's provided us with a handful of plein-air study images that are available for sale unframed  (while custom framing is on hold). Check them out in our preorder - art tied up in production section of our online store. Your order will safely ship directly from the studio. #WIP #ContemporaryLandscape #OilPainting #JimBiggers
Sometimes art allows you to travel from the comfort of your home! shop Jm's plein air studies
Jim has a beautiful studio set up at his Estes Park home and he's been busy painting these days of stay-at-home.  He's provided us with a handful of plein-air study images that are available for sale unframed  (while custom framing is on hold). Check them out in our preorder - art tied up in production section of our online store. Your order will safely ship directly from the studio. #WIP #ContemporaryLandscape #OilPainting #JimBiggers
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In the Studio : Joe Norman Home Edition

4/27/2020

 
What happens when you have an engineer/artist dad (Joe Norman), a bright young girl and a 3D printer to make prototypes during a stay-in-place order? Construct a icosahedron fort! What an awesome homeschool project!!  We've got our eyes on Abby, she's going places already.   ​From Joe: Icosahedron Fort by Abby and Joe Norman
What happens when you have an engineer/artist dad (Joe Norman), a bright young girl and a 3D printer to make prototypes during a stay-in-place order? Construct a icosahedron fort! What an awesome homeschool project!!

We've got our eyes on Abby, she's going places already. Also, I want a play day in that fort!

​From Joe: "Attached are some photos of me and Abby learning about icosahedrons and building her new fort in the backyard, after prototyping it with 3D printed sockets we designed that fit Q-tips as structural members. We then used 2x4's and door hinges to make the full size version."

In geometry, an icosahedron is a polyhedron with 20 faces. The name comes from Ancient Greek εἴκοσι, meaning 'twenty', and ἕδρα, meaning 'seat'. There are infinitely many non-similar shapes of icosahedra, some of them being more symmetrical than others. 

What happens when you have an engineer/artist dad (Joe Norman), a bright young girl and a 3D printer to make prototypes during a stay-in-place order? Construct a icosahedron fort! What an awesome homeschool project!!

We've got our eyes on Abby, she's going places already. 

​From Joe: "Attached are some photos of me and Abby learning about icosahedrons and building her new fort in the backyard, after prototyping it with 3D printed sockets we designed that fit Q-tips as structural members. We then used 2x4's and door hinges to make the full size version."

In geometry, an icosahedron is a polyhedron with 20 faces. The name comes from Ancient Greek εἴκοσι, meaning 'twenty', and ἕδρα, meaning 'seat'. There are infinitely many non-similar shapes of icosahedra, some of them being more symmetrical than others.
What happens when you have an engineer/artist dad (Joe Norman), a bright young girl and a 3D printer to make prototypes during a stay-in-place order? Construct a icosahedron fort! What an awesome homeschool project!!

We've got our eyes on Abby, she's going places already. 

​From Joe: "Attached are some photos of me and Abby learning about icosahedrons and building her new fort in the backyard, after prototyping it with 3D printed sockets we designed that fit Q-tips as structural members. We then used 2x4's and door hinges to make the full size version."

In geometry, an icosahedron is a polyhedron with 20 faces. The name comes from Ancient Greek εἴκοσι, meaning 'twenty', and ἕδρα, meaning 'seat'. There are infinitely many non-similar shapes of icosahedra, some of them being more symmetrical than others.
What happens when you have an engineer/artist dad (Joe Norman), a bright young girl and a 3D printer to make prototypes during a stay-in-place order? Construct a icosahedron fort! What an awesome homeschool project!!

We've got our eyes on Abby, she's going places already. 

​From Joe: "Attached are some photos of me and Abby learning about icosahedrons and building her new fort in the backyard, after prototyping it with 3D printed sockets we designed that fit Q-tips as structural members. We then used 2x4's and door hinges to make the full size version."

In geometry, an icosahedron is a polyhedron with 20 faces. The name comes from Ancient Greek εἴκοσι, meaning 'twenty', and ἕδρα, meaning 'seat'. There are infinitely many non-similar shapes of icosahedra, some of them being more symmetrical than others.
What happens when you have an engineer/artist dad (Joe Norman), a bright young girl and a 3D printer to make prototypes during a stay-in-place order? Construct a icosahedron fort! What an awesome homeschool project!!

We've got our eyes on Abby, she's going places already. 

​From Joe: "Attached are some photos of me and Abby learning about icosahedrons and building her new fort in the backyard, after prototyping it with 3D printed sockets we designed that fit Q-tips as structural members. We then used 2x4's and door hinges to make the full size version."

In geometry, an icosahedron is a polyhedron with 20 faces. The name comes from Ancient Greek εἴκοσι, meaning 'twenty', and ἕδρα, meaning 'seat'. There are infinitely many non-similar shapes of icosahedra, some of them being more symmetrical than others.

In the Studio: Cathy Goodale

4/26/2020

 
Painter Cathy Goodale at her easel in her Estes Park home. Not a bad place to Stay-at-Home. In addition to her own work, she's been getting creative about how to teach her painting class in a virtual world.
Painter Cathy Goodale at her easel in Estes Park. Not a bad place to Stay-at-Home. In addition to her own work, she's been getting creative about how to teach her painting class from afar.

The finished piece
The finished piece "Unbridled" is available through our store. Because custom framing is tough these days, it is being sold unframed
This is a challenge with my grandson who likes to draw. The challenge was to draw or paint a portrait that speaks to this time in history we are living through. He is a senior. I have not seen his yet! It is a fun yet poignant challenge.
This is a challenge with my grandson who likes to draw. The challenge was to draw or paint a portrait that speaks to this time in history we are living through. He is a senior. I have not seen his yet! It is a fun yet poignant challenge. 


"I am trying to keep my students painting while we cannot physically get together. For April, we had an assignment to paint one subject three times with different lighting. Below are my three examples. 

If you like any of these paintings, they are also available in our new preorder section of the store.

"I am trying to keep my students painting while we cannot physically get together. For April, we had an assignment to paint one subject three times with different lighting. Below are my three examples.
Old House: Sunrise
"I am trying to keep my students painting while we cannot physically get together. For April, we had an assignment to paint one subject three times with different lighting. Below are my three examples.
Old House: overcast
"I am trying to keep my students painting while we cannot physically get together. For April, we had an assignment to paint one subject three times with different lighting. Below are my three examples.
Old House: nocturne

​For the month of May we are going to paint a white on white subject of your choice.   Anyone is welcome to join in! I will critique paintings if anyone needs that! If you're interested, just contact the gallery and they will put you in touch with me.
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​For the month of May we are going to paint a white on white subject of your choice.

Anyone is welcome to join in! I will critique paintings if anyone needs that! If you're interested, just contact the gallery and they will put you in touch with me. 

In the Studio: Stephen Shachtman

4/25/2020

 
Some of our artists are taking on home-schooling a little differently than others - hands on learning can leave a life-long impression. Stephen Shachtman has his kids, Dov and Avi, helping out with the artwork and clearing off spring snows. Looks like they're doing an awesome job.    Below are a few pieces he has in the works at his studio, If you see anything that interests you, please contact us for title scale and pricing. Most of Stephen's work is fabricated from Cor-Ten Steel, sometimes including areas of powder-coating for a pop of color. Check out his other available work here too.
What has NSG's Stephen Shachtman been up to during Stay-in-Place? Lots of new monolithic sculptures and some help from a couple of the cutest workers around. What can we say? some of our artists are taking a creative approach to home-schooling; we know hands-on learning can leave a life-long impression. Stephen's kids, Dov and Avi, are helping out with moving the artwork and clearing off Spring snows. Looks like they're doing an awesome job.!     Below are a few #WIP pieces he has in the works at his studio, If you see anything that interests you, please contact us for title scale and pricing. Most of Stephen's work is fabricated from Cor-Ten Steel, sometimes including areas of powder-coating for a pop of color. Check out his other available work here too.
What has NSG's Stephen Shachtman been up to during Stay-in-Place? Lots of new monolithic sculptures and some help from a couple of the cutest workers around. What can we say? some of our artists are taking a creative approach to home-schooling; we know hands-on learning can leave a life-long impression. Stephen's kids, Dov and Avi, are helping out with moving the artwork and clearing off Spring snows. Looks like they're doing an awesome job.!




Below are a few #WIP pieces he has in the works at his studio, If you see anything that interests you, please contact us for title scale and pricing. Most of Stephen's work is fabricated from Cor-Ten Steel, sometimes including areas of powder-coating for a pop of color. Check out his other available work here too. 


Some of our artists are taking on home-schooling a little differently than others - hands on learning can leave a life-long impression. Stephen Shachtman has his kids, Dov and Avi, helping out with the artwork and clearing off spring snows. Looks like they're doing an awesome job.    Below are a few pieces he has in the works at his studio, If you see anything that interests you, please contact us for title scale and pricing. Most of Stephen's work is fabricated from Cor-Ten Steel, sometimes including areas of powder-coating for a pop of color. Check out his other available work here too.
Some of our artists are taking on home-schooling a little differently than others - hands on learning can leave a life-long impression. Stephen Shachtman has his kids, Dov and Avi, helping out with the artwork and clearing off spring snows. Looks like they're doing an awesome job.    Below are a few pieces he has in the works at his studio, If you see anything that interests you, please contact us for title scale and pricing. Most of Stephen's work is fabricated from Cor-Ten Steel, sometimes including areas of powder-coating for a pop of color. Check out his other available work here too.
Again, if you see anything that should live in your garden or home, maybe a public square or corporate lobby? please contact us for title, scale, pricing and additional views.

Thanks for appreciating and supporting the arts!
Some of our artists are taking on home-schooling a little differently than others - hands on learning can leave a life-long impression. Stephen Shachtman has his kids, Dov and Avi, helping out with the artwork and clearing off spring snows. Looks like they're doing an awesome job.    Below are a few pieces he has in the works at his studio, If you see anything that interests you, please contact us for title scale and pricing. Most of Stephen's work is fabricated from Cor-Ten Steel, sometimes including areas of powder-coating for a pop of color. Check out his other available work here too.
Some of our artists are taking on home-schooling a little differently than others - hands on learning can leave a life-long impression. Stephen Shachtman has his kids, Dov and Avi, helping out with the artwork and clearing off spring snows. Looks like they're doing an awesome job.    Below are a few pieces he has in the works at his studio, If you see anything that interests you, please contact us for title scale and pricing. Most of Stephen's work is fabricated from Cor-Ten Steel, sometimes including areas of powder-coating for a pop of color. Check out his other available work here too.
Some of our artists are taking on home-schooling a little differently than others - hands on learning can leave a life-long impression. Stephen Shachtman has his kids, Dov and Avi, helping out with the artwork and clearing off spring snows. Looks like they're doing an awesome job.    Below are a few pieces he has in the works at his studio, If you see anything that interests you, please contact us for title scale and pricing. Most of Stephen's work is fabricated from Cor-Ten Steel, sometimes including areas of powder-coating for a pop of color. Check out his other available work here too.
Here's a new sketch that will likely make its way to studio. Like what you see? Please sponsor the enlargement of this piece by contacting us.

In the Studio: Tal Walton

4/24/2020

 
In the Studio with Tal Walton. We’ve represented Tal Walton since the mid-90’s and we still get pieces in the gallery that take our breath away. Tal has provided us a virtual studio visit for a look at his process. We hope you enjoy learning a bit more about this great artist. “My work is about Americana, it’s about our roots. When live was a little slower, a little more simple. ...and l hope (my work) inspires you to slow down, look back, and find joy in things from your past.” -Tal Walton Ready to add a Tal Walton to your collection? Shop our current inventory online #WIP #InTheStudio #TalWalton #OilPaint #GoldLeaf #Painting #Barns #ColorField #ContemporaryLandscape #Americana #Platonic #GoldenRule #fibonacci #HandCraftedFrame #PastPresentFuture #FineArt #StudioVisit #ContemporaryPainting #ShopOnline #AddToYourCollection #ArtWorthCollecting #YouShopWeShip #TimeToBeautifyYourSpace #BuyOriginal #LiveWithArt #ColumbineGallery #KeepOurArtistsCreating #FeedYourCreativeSpirit #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded
We’ve represented Tal Walton since the mid-90’s and we still get pieces in the gallery that take our breath away. Tal has provided us a virtual studio visit for a look at his process. We hope you enjoy learning a bit more about this great artist.

“My work is about Americana, it’s about our roots. When life was a little slower, a little more simple. ...and l hope (my work) inspires you to slow down, look back, and find joy in things from your past.” -Tal Walton

Studio interview from Tal Walton on Vimeo.

Ready to add a Tal Walton to your collection? Shop our current inventory online

#WIP #InTheStudio #TalWalton #OilPaint #GoldLeaf #Painting #Barns #ColorField #ContemporaryLandscape #Americana #Platonic #GoldenRule #fibonacci #HandCraftedFrame #PastPresentFuture #FineArt #StudioVisit #ContemporaryPainting #ShopOnline #AddToYourCollection #ArtWorthCollecting #YouShopWeShip #TimeToBeautifyYourSpace #BuyOriginal #LiveWithArt #ColumbineGallery #KeepOurArtistsCreating #FeedYourCreativeSpirit #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded
In the Studio with Tal Walton. We’ve represented Tal Walton since the mid-90’s and we still get pieces in the gallery that take our breath away. Tal has provided us a virtual studio visit for a look at his process. We hope you enjoy learning a bit more about this great artist. “My work is about Americana, it’s about our roots. When live was a little slower, a little more simple. ...and l hope (my work) inspires you to slow down, look back, and find joy in things from your past.” -Tal Walton Ready to add a Tal Walton to your collection? Shop our current inventory online #WIP #InTheStudio #TalWalton #OilPaint #GoldLeaf #Painting #Barns #ColorField #ContemporaryLandscape #Americana #Platonic #GoldenRule #fibonacci #HandCraftedFrame #PastPresentFuture #FineArt #StudioVisit #ContemporaryPainting #ShopOnline #AddToYourCollection #ArtWorthCollecting #YouShopWeShip #TimeToBeautifyYourSpace #BuyOriginal #LiveWithArt #ColumbineGallery #KeepOurArtistsCreating #FeedYourCreativeSpirit #ArtistDriven #ClientMinded

Platte River Power Authority Artwork

4/23/2020

 
An artful placement is just what we need these days. Thanks Platte River Power Authority!
We will post photos of Alyson Kinkade’s painting installed along with the others by Kim English that Anderson Mason Dale Architects had commissioned for this placement as soon as we have them.
PictureAlyson Kinkade's "Vast, Front Range Sunset Symphony" one of 5 paintings delivered to Platte River Power Authority
Kinkade stated; "I delivered the commissioned paintings to Platte River Power Authority today. (wearing mask and gloves!) I’m thrilled to be part of their permanent collection in their beautiful new building. Special thanks to Anderson Mason Dale Architects for the selection and a gorgeous space for my art to hang. And thanks Columbine Gallery for the sale.

I love this painting, "Vast, Front Range Sunset Symphony" and I love that it will be in a space that embraces environmental stewardship; keeping the landscapes that inspire my art around."
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Platte River Power Authority is a not-for-profit utility that generates and delivers safe, reliable, environmentally responsible and financially sustainable energy and services to its owner communities of Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland. Platte River's generation portfolio includes thermal, hydro, wind and solar resources.
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#PublicArt #AlysonKinkade #AKfineArt #ContemporaryLandscape #FrontRange #Colorado #PlatteRiverPowerAuthority #andersonmasondale #andersonmasondalearchitects #SkyScape #Mountains #Sunset #Beauty #sennelier #OilPaint #SimpleBeauty #Nature #Power

Spring Clean up

4/18/2020

 
Between Spring Snows we're getting the National Sculptors' Guild Sculpture Garden cleaned up. We hope to get to share the space with you again soon. Until then, shop online and enjoy this virtual tour, stay safer in place and we'll keep you posted on when we will be physically open again. #NationalSculptorsGuild #ColumbineGallery #SculptureGarden #JKDesigns #ClosedForCovid #SpringCleaning #Gardening #Landscaping #ArtAndFlowers #ArtandSnow #ColoradoLiving #SpringSnow
Between Spring Snows we're getting the National Sculptors' Guild Sculpture Garden cleaned up. We hope to get to share the space with you again soon. Until then, shop online and enjoy this mini virtual tour, stay safer in place and we'll keep you posted on when we  physically open again.
Between Spring Snows we're getting the National Sculptors' Guild Sculpture Garden cleaned up. We hope to get to share the space with you again soon. Until then, shop online and enjoy this virtual tour, stay safer in place and we'll keep you posted on when we will be physically open again. #NationalSculptorsGuild #ColumbineGallery #SculptureGarden #JKDesigns #ClosedForCovid #SpringCleaning #Gardening #Landscaping #ArtAndFlowers #ArtandSnow #ColoradoLiving #SpringSnow
Between Spring Snows we're getting the National Sculptors' Guild Sculpture Garden cleaned up. We hope to get to share the space with you again soon. Until then, shop online and enjoy this virtual tour, stay safer in place and we'll keep you posted on when we will be physically open again. #NationalSculptorsGuild #ColumbineGallery #SculptureGarden #JKDesigns #ClosedForCovid #SpringCleaning #Gardening #Landscaping #ArtAndFlowers #ArtandSnow #ColoradoLiving #SpringSnow
Between Spring Snows we're getting the National Sculptors' Guild Sculpture Garden cleaned up. We hope to get to share the space with you again soon. Until then, shop online and enjoy this virtual tour, stay safer in place and we'll keep you posted on when we will be physically open again. #NationalSculptorsGuild #ColumbineGallery #SculptureGarden #JKDesigns #ClosedForCovid #SpringCleaning #Gardening #Landscaping #ArtAndFlowers #ArtandSnow #ColoradoLiving #SpringSnow
Between Spring Snows we're getting the National Sculptors' Guild Sculpture Garden cleaned up. We hope to get to share the space with you again soon. Until then, shop online and enjoy this virtual tour, stay safer in place and we'll keep you posted on when we will be physically open again. #NationalSculptorsGuild #ColumbineGallery #SculptureGarden #JKDesigns #ClosedForCovid #SpringCleaning #Gardening #Landscaping #ArtAndFlowers #ArtandSnow #ColoradoLiving #SpringSnow
Between Spring Snows we're getting the National Sculptors' Guild Sculpture Garden cleaned up. We hope to get to share the space with you again soon. Until then, shop online and enjoy this virtual tour, stay safer in place and we'll keep you posted on when we will be physically open again. #NationalSculptorsGuild #ColumbineGallery #SculptureGarden #JKDesigns #ClosedForCovid #SpringCleaning #Gardening #Landscaping #ArtAndFlowers #ArtandSnow #ColoradoLiving #SpringSnow
Between Spring Snows we're getting the National Sculptors' Guild Sculpture Garden cleaned up. We hope to get to share the space with you again soon. Until then, shop online and enjoy this virtual tour, stay safer in place and we'll keep you posted on when we will be physically open again. #NationalSculptorsGuild #ColumbineGallery #SculptureGarden #JKDesigns #ClosedForCovid #SpringCleaning #Gardening #Landscaping #ArtAndFlowers #ArtandSnow #ColoradoLiving #SpringSnow
Between Spring Snows we're getting the National Sculptors' Guild Sculpture Garden cleaned up. We hope to get to share the space with you again soon. Until then, shop online and enjoy this virtual tour, stay safer in place and we'll keep you posted on when we will be physically open again. #NationalSculptorsGuild #ColumbineGallery #SculptureGarden #JKDesigns #ClosedForCovid #SpringCleaning #Gardening #Landscaping #ArtAndFlowers #ArtandSnow #ColoradoLiving #SpringSnow
Between Spring Snows we're getting the National Sculptors' Guild Sculpture Garden cleaned up. We hope to get to share the space with you again soon. Until then, shop online and enjoy this virtual tour, stay safer in place and we'll keep you posted on when we will be physically open again. #NationalSculptorsGuild #ColumbineGallery #SculptureGarden #JKDesigns #ClosedForCovid #SpringCleaning #Gardening #Landscaping #ArtAndFlowers #ArtandSnow #ColoradoLiving #SpringSnow
Between Spring Snows we're getting the National Sculptors' Guild Sculpture Garden cleaned up. We hope to get to share the space with you again soon. Until then, shop online and enjoy this virtual tour, stay safer in place and we'll keep you posted on when we will be physically open again. #NationalSculptorsGuild #ColumbineGallery #SculptureGarden #JKDesigns #ClosedForCovid #SpringCleaning #Gardening #Landscaping #ArtAndFlowers #ArtandSnow #ColoradoLiving #SpringSnow
Between Spring Snows we're getting the National Sculptors' Guild Sculpture Garden cleaned up. We hope to get to share the space with you again soon. Until then, shop online and enjoy this virtual tour, stay safer in place and we'll keep you posted on when we will be physically open again. #NationalSculptorsGuild #ColumbineGallery #SculptureGarden #JKDesigns #ClosedForCovid #SpringCleaning #Gardening #Landscaping #ArtAndFlowers #ArtandSnow #ColoradoLiving #SpringSnow
Between Spring Snows we're getting the National Sculptors' Guild Sculpture Garden cleaned up. We hope to get to share the space with you again soon. Until then, shop online and enjoy this virtual tour, stay safer in place and we'll keep you posted on when we will be physically open again. #NationalSculptorsGuild #ColumbineGallery #SculptureGarden #JKDesigns #ClosedForCovid #SpringCleaning #Gardening #Landscaping #ArtAndFlowers #ArtandSnow #ColoradoLiving #SpringSnow
Between Spring Snows we're getting the National Sculptors' Guild Sculpture Garden cleaned up. We hope to get to share the space with you again soon. Until then, shop online and enjoy this virtual tour, stay safer in place and we'll keep you posted on when we will be physically open again. #NationalSculptorsGuild #ColumbineGallery #SculptureGarden #JKDesigns #ClosedForCovid #SpringCleaning #Gardening #Landscaping #ArtAndFlowers #ArtandSnow #ColoradoLiving #SpringSnow
Between Spring Snows we're getting the National Sculptors' Guild Sculpture Garden cleaned up. We hope to get to share the space with you again soon. Until then, shop online and enjoy this virtual tour, stay safer in place and we'll keep you posted on when we will be physically open again. #NationalSculptorsGuild #ColumbineGallery #SculptureGarden #JKDesigns #ClosedForCovid #SpringCleaning #Gardening #Landscaping #ArtAndFlowers #ArtandSnow #ColoradoLiving #SpringSnow

Spring Snow!

4/16/2020

 
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We probably would have called a snow day anyway - but we're already safe at home. Stay healthy everyone

#WIP in Place - Art tied up in production

4/15/2020

 
Many of the foundries and shared work/fabrication spaces are closed due to the Covid Crisis. Help our artists with their cash-flow by preordering some of the artwork that is in various stages of completion in the foundry or fabricators' shops. Some are ready to ship directly from the artist's studios. click here to shop  Many of these Works in Progress are listed at introductory prices for brand new composition releases. Now is a great time to purchase #ArtWorthCollecting and #BeautifyYourSpace  As the artists share images and pricing with us, we'll continue to add them to the PREORDER section of our online store. Please note, many will be shown as drawings or clay sketches as the haven't been completed yet. See materials and past work for expectations of finish.  Please utilize coupon code Artwork in the foundry, waiting to be completed
Many of the foundries and shared work/fabrication spaces are closed due to the Covid Crisis. Help our artists with their cash-flow by preordering some of the artwork that is in various stages of completion in the foundry or fabricators' shops. Some are ready to ship directly from the artist's studios. click here to shop

Many of these Works in Progress are listed at introductory prices for brand new composition releases. Now is a great time to purchase #ArtWorthCollecting and #BeautifyYourSpace


As the artists share images and pricing with us, we'll continue to add them to the PREORDER section of our online store. Please note, many will be shown as drawings or clay sketches as the haven't been completed yet. See materials and past work for expectations of finish.

Please utilize coupon code "PREORDER" for items on this page only for a special incentive for helping our artists during the 2020 health crisis and we will notify you of an expected ship date when we can schedule safe shipments. The artists of Columbine Gallery and the National Sculptors' Guild thank you!

#KeepOurArtistsCreating #ArtAppreciatorsAreOurFavoritePeople #CouponCode #ArtOnHold #WIPinPlace

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Bullheaded PPE

4/12/2020

 
We are pleased to see NSG Fellow Daniel Glanz’s “Bullheaded” has been appropriately masked to follow Colorado’s efforts to #StopTheSpread ​ #ArtImitatesLife #DoingOurPartCO #DanielGlanz
We are pleased to see NSG Fellow Daniel Glanz’s “Bullheaded” has been appropriately masked to follow Colorado’s efforts to #StopTheSpread
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#ArtImitatesLife #DoingOurPartCO #DanielGlanz

ArtSource 2020

4/10/2020

 
Look for us in the latest ArtSource guide, along with other great art experiences around Loveland.
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Joe Norman - Great Guy

4/8/2020

 
We already knew how amazing our artist Joe Norman is, but now the world is getting a bigger glimpse of his generous spirit. He has been creating 3D printed ppe and ventilator parts to maximize the use of a ventilator for multiple patients at hospitals with limited equipment and resources.
We already knew how amazing our artist Joe Norman is, but now the world is getting a bigger glimpse of his generous spirit. He has been creating 3D printed ppe and ventilator parts to maximize the use of a ventilator for multiple patients at hospitals with limited equipment and resources.

"Several weeks ago, I was working on four large public art placements in three different states in the western US. Since then, I and the various public art agencies have decided to put those projects on hold so they could focus (rightly) on the health of their communities. And, to be honest, there are more important things in my life right now than making sculpture. 
Specifically, there are thousands upon thousands of people dying scared and alone, isolated from their loved ones in hospitals across the country. I simply can't justify working on my own art when I have the ability to do something about that. Anyone interested in helping can visit make4covid.co and makersunite.co for more information." - Joe Norman

#DoingYourPart #Covid19 #VentilatorManifolds #MakersUnite #Make4Covid #JoeNorman 

We already knew how amazing our artist Joe Norman is, but now the world is getting a bigger glimpse of his generous spirit. He has been creating 3D printed ppe and ventilator parts to maximize the use of a ventilator for multiple patients at hospitals with limited equipment and resources.

"Several weeks ago, I was working on four large public art placements in three different states in the western US. Since then, I and the various public art agencies have decided to put those projects on hold so they could focus (rightly) on the health of their communities. And, to be honest, there are more important things in my life right now than making sculpture. 
Specifically, there are thousands upon thousands of people dying scared and alone, isolated from their loved ones in hospitals across the country. I simply can't justify working on my own art when I have the ability to do something about that. Anyone interested in helping can visit make4covid.co and makersunite.co for more information." - Joe Norman

#DoingYourPart #Covid19 #VentilatorManifolds #MakersUnite #Make4Covid #JoeNorman
We already knew how amazing our artist Joe Norman is, but now the world is getting a bigger glimpse of his generous spirit. He has been creating 3D printed ppe and ventilator parts to maximize the use of a ventilator for multiple patients at hospitals with limited equipment and resources.

"Several weeks ago, I was working on four large public art placements in three different states in the western US. Since then, I and the various public art agencies have decided to put those projects on hold so they could focus (rightly) on the health of their communities. And, to be honest, there are more important things in my life right now than making sculpture. 
Specifically, there are thousands upon thousands of people dying scared and alone, isolated from their loved ones in hospitals across the country. I simply can't justify working on my own art when I have the ability to do something about that. Anyone interested in helping can visit make4covid.co and makersunite.co for more information." - Joe Norman

#DoingYourPart #Covid19 #VentilatorManifolds #MakersUnite #Make4Covid #JoeNorman
We already knew how amazing our artist Joe Norman is, but now the world is getting a bigger glimpse of his generous spirit. He has been creating 3D printed ppe and ventilator parts to maximize the use of a ventilator for multiple patients at hospitals with limited equipment and resources.

"Several weeks ago, I was working on four large public art placements in three different states in the western US. Since then, I and the various public art agencies have decided to put those projects on hold so they could focus (rightly) on the health of their communities. And, to be honest, there are more important things in my life right now than making sculpture. 
Specifically, there are thousands upon thousands of people dying scared and alone, isolated from their loved ones in hospitals across the country. I simply can't justify working on my own art when I have the ability to do something about that. Anyone interested in helping can visit make4covid.co and makersunite.co for more information." - Joe Norman

#DoingYourPart #Covid19 #VentilatorManifolds #MakersUnite #Make4Covid #JoeNorman

THANK YOU Healthcare Professionals!

4/7/2020

 
 To all our Healthcare Professionals, THANK YOU for taking great care of us. We are forever grateful for all you do.  NSG Fellow Jane DeDecker has a number of sculptures that depict our compassionate healers, this post shows just a few. The meaning of these pieces grows deeper lately as we rely on the brave men and women who are truly giving their all.  #ThankYouHealthcareWorkers #JaneDeDecker #HealingTouch #PatientConcerns #DocElliot #CanYouFixThis #Bronze #Sculpture #ArtCares #StayHome #SaveLives #MedicalProfessionTribute #Doctors #Nurses #Housekeeping #ElderCare #KeepingUsSafe #DoYourPart

To all our Healthcare Professionals, THANK YOU for taking great care of us. We are forever grateful for all you do.

NSG Fellow Jane DeDecker has a number of sculptures that depict our compassionate healers, this post shows just a few. The meaning of these pieces grows deeper lately as we rely on the brave men and women who are truly giving their all.

#ThankYouHealthcareWorkers #JaneDeDecker #HealingTouch #PatientConcerns #DocElliot #CanYouFixThis #Bronze #Sculpture #ArtCares #StayHome #SaveLives #MedicalProfessionTribute #Doctors #Nurses #Housekeeping #ElderCare #KeepingUsSafe #DoYourPart

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