Like Craig Campbell's "Dragon Cowgirl" may you ride into this year with adventurous confidence and courage and an abundance of smiles and laughter.
While it is the Year of the Wood Dragon - we feel it's ok to celebrate with some bronze, make this incredible sculpture part of your collection and take advantage of the introductory price in place... The Wood Dragon year comes once every 60 years. The dragon is associated with incredible strength, positive transformation, and challenges. And, the element wood, symbolizes creativity and adaptability. What a wonderful year we have ahead! The National Sculptors' Guild wishes you safety, good spirit and peace wherever you go. Happy New Year! JK Designs and the National Sculptors' Guild have a number of projects in various stages of completion that we're looking forward to sharing and installing in 2024; as pictured: Denny Haskew - Trail of Forgiveness, Loveland, CO Dee Clements - Fortitude, Santa Fe Springs, CA Jane DeDecker - Ho'okipa, Honolulu, HI Jane DeDecker - YMCA, Ottawa, IL Joe Norman - Monarch Girl, Gladstone, MO NSG Team - Armed Forces Memorial, Paramount, CA Gary Alsum - Dedication, Cerritos, CA NSG Team - Tribute to Public Safety Plaza, Cerritos, CA NSG Team - Inspiration Plaza, Little Rock, AR Denny Haskew - Strength of the Maker, Loveland, CO Denny Haskew - Moulding Our Future, Cerritos, CA We are also finalists in upcoming projects, and know we will be adding many more amazing compositions by our Guild members to corporate and public art collections throughout the year. If you have a project needing an artful solution, we look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for appreciating art and supporting our team of artists. May 2024 bring you health, peace, and happiness. Happy New Year! We just received a note from the family that purchased Denny Haskew's contribution to Santa Fe's Trail of Painted Ponies- "The Stone Pony". We're happy it's still being loved and admired.
Originally placed at the family's home in Houston, Tx, "Trigger" they shared a photo with a young rider about 15-years ago; and now, photographed headed to it's new home and placed on Willie Nelson's 500 acre "Luck Ranch" in Spicewood, TX where the family now lives. Trigger overlooks panoramic views of Hill Country and greets anyone who drives up the hill, including Willie, wife Annie, and their 70+ rescued horses at Luck Ranch. Trigger the Stone Pony joins another Trigger at Luck Ranch, Willie's 50+ year old guitar… named after Roy Rogers' horse. Because Roy said he never left home without Trigger… Willie never leaves home without his guitar, so he decided years ago to affectionately name his guitar “Trigger”. “THE STONE PONY: All of life combines in this wonder called the Universe… This ’stone pony’ is a small attempt to show that a piece of stone and a horse are both living energies of this universal home.” -Denny Haskew The National Sculptors' Guild Fellows have voted to promote Craig Campbell as a Fellow Member. He has been an Associate Member for the past few years and we have seen great success with Craig's work and love collaborating with him. We are finding ourselves finalists with him in another major project currently, so the projection is in the up and up - matching this artist's enthusiasm for life and art. His artwork is creative, fun, thoughtful, and captivating; his skills make his approach very versatile. Always positive, Craig has been a great advocate of NSG’s members and efforts wherever he goes. If you have one of the new Maya Angelou quarters (among others)– you’re walking around with Craig’s sculpture in your pocket. Look for the CAC on coins... that’s him! Check out his portfolio and add him to your collection: click here Big College Football day in Colorado today! Who's going to win the Rocky Mountain Showdown? Buffalos? or Rams? Give your alma mater a grand place in your home with a Sandy Scott bronze. Enter ROCKYMTN at checkout for a special incentive on your next fine art purchase. These furry friends are eager to see one of their favorite people, the veterinarian! Yes, it can mean a few pokes and prods, but a visit to the clinic brings a lot of treats and ear rubs too. An introductory offer is now available for Craig Campbell's "Vet Visit" in two sizes, 9" or 26" high. Pictured here in clay, the cat and dog pair will be cast in limited edition museum-quality bronze. Know a vet that could use this piece?? customize the label on the cushion in gratitude for a favorite animal care-giver or clinic. Please stop by to see the National Sculptors’ Guild members who are exhibiting in the 39th Annual Sculpture in the Park at Benson Park this Saturday and Sunday. If you love sculpture, you’ll want to be in Loveland this weekend. This is one of the largest outdoor fine art sculpture shows in the nation. Check their website for details and get tickets to the Friday night Patron Party www.sculptureinthepark.org/show-information You’ll also see many other NSG member’s sculptures in the permanent collection at the Benson Sculpture Garden. We love Loveland’s art appreciation! We are proud supporters of the Colorado Governor's Art Show once again. This is a phenomenal show that gives back to the community through its sales.* Celebrating 32 years of excellence. The Colorado Governor’s Art Show & Sale, the largest juried fine art show to exclusively feature Colorado artists, introduces the public to 62 of Colorado’s top fine artists. The 32nd Governor’s Art Show is Saturday, May 6th through June 11th, 2023 at the Loveland Museum. The Opening Night Gala is May 5, 2023 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. buy your tickets now Several of our artists were juried in this year, you'll see new work from James Biggers, Jane DeDecker, Daniel Glanz, Alyson Kinkade, and Stephen Shachtman. *Purchase Art with Heart – the show benefits Loveland and Thompson Valley Rotary Clubs charitable projects and causes. One-third of net proceeds will go to the Thompson Education Foundation’s Homeless Assistance Fund and additional funds will go toward scholarships for local art students. #CelebrateColoradoArtists #CoGovArtShow #FineArt #ArtWithHeart #LovelandMuseum #DowntownLoveland #MarkYourCalendar With a little luck, we celebrate St. Patrick's Day by sharing our discovered pot of gold... over 140 never before shown Lu Haskew paintings. While cleaning out a storage room, Lu's son, Denny, uncovered 5 boxes filled with Lu's paintings. They were packed away from her studio when she fell ill, then forgotten. Lu was a prolific artist, prioritizing her time to paint 5 days a week, so it is no surprise that so many paintings remained in her studio from her final couple years. Most are unframed, and because her preferred substrate was canvas mounted on gator board, dozens of paintings fit in each box. We are making these final paintings available for purchase, exclusively on our online store. Enter code: TreasureTrove at checkout for a special incentive through the end of the month. We have 40 additional portraits that we are still documenting. If you have interest in these, please contact us and we'll send you notice once they have been uploaded. A portion of each sale benefits the Lu Haskew Endowment for the Arts, funding art supplies and scholarships in the Thompson School District where she taught.
Columbine Gallery’s Loveland location has served as headquarters and home to the National Sculptors’ Guild and its sculpture garden, featuring some of the country's finest sculptors, since 1992. One of the largest fine art sources in Northern Colorado, the gallery and adjacent NSG Sculpture Garden quickly became a destination spot leading to thousands of art placements, large and small, in collectors’ homes across the nation. The Father/Daughter owners wish to announce a direction shift to the public art side of their business. They are selling the gallery space to provide greater dedication to their large-scale placements than the events and exhibitions that make a gallery shine. “We will continue to sell artwork online, which has become a popular choice among art collectors. This is particularly ideal when a collector is familiar with an artist or has worked with us in the past; they know the quality and take comfort in our 30 plus years of experience. This trust has been built over time, and we intend to care for our artists and collectors in the same manner we have from the start.” -Alyson Kinkade, co-owner and Project Manager for the National Sculptors’ Guild. “We have thoroughly enjoyed working with art appreciators of all levels, but the true passion has always been in the design team approach it takes to place great public art.” – John Kinkade, Executive Director of the National Sculptors’ Guild. “Many Lovelanders may be unaware that we have a full-scale public art business, placing over 500 significant monuments across the nation. But that was how we started, and we are feeling it is time to devote ourselves to the Guild once again.” This transition to less show space also allows the Kinkade’s to pursue more of their own interests. Alyson plans to spend more time on her own artwork; and John will continue to work on special projects like serving as Co-Chair for the Colorado Governors’ Art Show, as well as other philanthropic projects that combine the arts and helping community. “It has been a privilege to serve the community of Loveland, Colorado, and our amazing stable of artists over the years. We look forward to continuing to do so in a different capacity.” states John. “Loveland will remain our home base, and we intend to be part of the art world for a long time to come.” Alyson adds. “We are thrilled to see someone new take the space with new energy and ideas to make their mark on this special art-filled city.” The gallery and garden at 2683 N. Taft Avenue will continue to showcase art as the new owner of the property has plans to open par-a-dox fine arts this summer. You’ll see changes already taking shape. John continues, “We hope people reflect fondly of their experiences at Columbine Gallery, we will remember well the dinner parties we threw for hundreds of our patrons under tents in the garden, and special events like weddings; unique exhibitions; charity fundraiser receptions; afternoon meetings with artists on the balconies, and watching the fireworks being set off across Taft Avenue. We express gratitude to all who have been a part of making this beautiful space so special to our family and artists.” Now is the time to redeem any gift certificates, or “Circle of Giving” coupon codes you may be holding onto. Columbine Gallery will remain open through May 31st with hopes to find homes for the amazing artwork that is on display. Shop online: columbinegallery.com/store or stop by the gallery through May 31st. Learn more about our 500+ Public Art projects here: jk-designs-inc.com/project-feed **Representing some of the nation’s leading sculptors, painters and fine artisans, Columbine Gallery and the National Sculptors’ Guild have consulted private and public collectors in the placement of fine art for the interior and exterior since 1992. The National Sculptors' Guild [NSG] is an association made up of its design team and nationally recognized sculptors chosen for their outstanding artistic abilities and varied style with the primary objective to conceive and seek out monumental placements for members' work. Artist Driven, Client Minded. Proudly Representing Renowned Local and National Artists: Sculptors: Gary Alsum, Craig Campbell, Tim Cherry, Dee Clements, Darrell Davis, Jane DeDecker, Clay Enoch, Edward Fleming, Daniel Glanz, Carol Gold Estate, Denny Haskew, Mark Leichliter, Joe Norman, Leo E. Osborne, Don Rambadt, Wayne Salge, Sandy Scott, Stephen Shachtman, Michael Warrick, and C.T. Whitehouse. Painters and Artisans: Carolyn Barlock, James Biggers, Amelia Caruso, George Coll, Bob Coonts, Cathy Goodale, Don Hamilton, Lu Haskew Estate, Alyson Kinkade, Gary Miller, Jean Perry, Tony Pridham, Teresa Vito, Tal Walton, and the Roy Wilce Estate. We hope you are gathering with your favorite people, honoring traditions and/or celebrating in your own way. Regardless of the path you're on, there are so many reasons to commemorate this week. Enjoy.
We'll be closed until next Wednesday to be with our families. You can still shop online, so grab a hot cocoa and find your next artwork to warm your space. Merry Solstice, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa! On this #NationalNativeAmericanDay we highlight Potawatomi artist, Denny Haskew. 'Strength of the Maker right from its title... to the strength shown even in the toes, is a statement of how I view my very inner belief. Nature and all things natural have always been of the utmost importance to me all my life. Believing in, the Great Spirit, Buddha, Mohammed, the Mysterious One, is important. I feel they all exude the same message; a life of oneness, of love, of honesty and a source of emotional strength. Strength of the Maker is my visual version of how I see my Maker.' -DH This powerful monumental bronze of a Native American preparing their bow is on permanent display in the Native American Museum of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Other prominent placements of the edition include the Gilcrease Museum, OK; the Barona Band of Mission Indians, CA; Wolf Creek Indian Village and Museum, Bastian, VA; Briscoe Western Art Museum, TX; Flagstaff, AZ; Grand Junction, CO; Cerritos, CA; and Canyon City, CO; and private collections. "Strength of the Maker" has won five best of show / first place prizes in the top art shows in the country. Only one remains from the limited edition of 21, add it to your collection: click here The juxtaposition of styles and subjects in the gallery is one of our favorite parts of the artist's we've curated. We know collectors love all kinds of art, just like we do.
Add to your collection: http://www.columbinegallery.com/store/ and enter code Columbine30 through the end of 2022 for a special incentive at checkout It's National Dog Day! We love our dogs, in art or real life. Here are some of our artist's take on human's best friend.
Below are links to the pictured artwork: #GaryAlsum http://www.columbinegallery.com/store/p1689/Vivat_LVII.html #CraigCampbell http://www.columbinegallery.com/.../Cupcakes_-_Frenchie.html #BobCoonts http://www.columbinegallery.com/.../Coonts_Pet_Portrait... #JaneDeDecker http://www.columbinegallery.com/store/p2095/New_Tricks.html #DanielGlanz http://www.columbinegallery.com/store/p798/Mastiff.html #CathyGoodale http://www.columbinegallery.com/.../Goodale_Pet_Portrait... #AlysonKinkade http://www.columbinegallery.com/.../Happiness_Is_Custom... #WayneSalge http://www.columbinegallery.com/store/p341#waynesalge #SandyScott http://www.columbinegallery.com/.../First_Season_Brit.html We're so pleased that people are finding homes for our artwork, we've had a record number of sales for winter which is usually pretty slow for us. We rarely have historic works, but a collector brought this landscape to us to sell and the Alexis Compera, circa 1906, just found a new wall to hang on. We love art appreciators! Thanks for making art a priority in your lives. Find your next art acquisition http://www.columbinegallery.com/store Also pictured are sculptures by Leo E. Osborne and Don Rambadt, and a small work by Tal Walton. #ColumbineGallery #FineArt #Painting #Sculpture #Contemporary #FineArt #CapturedMoments #ShopOnline #AddToYourCollection #ArtWorthCollecting #CollectorsCorner #EnhanceYourHome #BuyOriginal #ArtCollectorsAreOurPeople #LiveWithArt #FeedYourCreativeSpirit |
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