Friday Favorite: Karen Poulson
Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts
Sure, you can buy dear ol’ dad another tie – but how about this year give him something a little more unique? One of a kind and limited edition artwork is far more special. No one else will have it – isn’t that appropriate for a dad not quite like anyone else’s? (Plus, you don’t have a spend a fortune. It’s win-win for everyone.)
For the Outdoorsman
"Fish of the Day" by Allen Thorton, Limited Edition Photo, 11 x 17" - $75
For the Golfer
"Augusta National Golf Club" by Gary Nichols, Original Watercolor or Print, Varying Sizes - $35 to $350
For the Handyman
"Cone Zone" by John Archard, Metal Sculpture, 34 x 25" - $2800
For the Musician
"Mic 2" by Denis Roussel, Limited Edition Photograph, $375 to $575
For the Collector
"Forgotten" by Brent Stone, Limited Edition Photograph, $195 to $495
For the Stylish
"Lowland Perch" by Daniel Bahn, 24 x 13" - $430
For the Artist
"Father and Child" by Eugene Tanski, Photograph, $45 to $300
Featured: Memorial Day
Friday Favorite: John Archard
"The Notes I Should Have Kept" by John Archard
“The Notes I Should Have Kept” is a big favorite at the gallery. It’s quite the conversation piece and has received many ‘oohs’ and ‘aaahs’ from visitors. The staff, too, has always had an appreciation for it – particularly when we realized everyone thought the trash can was real. More than once we’ve had to remove discarded bits of paper from the faux metal bin. (It’s a credit to the artist, John Archard, that his finally crafted metal paper wads are so convincing. Even when it was empty of real trash, we’d still bend down to pick up those metal wads. Trickery!) This piece is priced at $3,000.
Friday Favorite: Diana Tripp
"The Unexpected" by Diana Tripp
Tangerine Tango is the season’s most sought after color, closely followed by bold turquoise blue. This pastel drawing from Boulder, Colorado artist Diana Tripp is a delightful combination of both trends. Rich and vibrant, “The Unexpected” will certainly follow its namesake… this surprise pop of color will add a little “va-va-voom” to your space without taking it over (it measures at just 9 x 12″ after all).
HGTV’s Color of the Month: Navy
A perfect pick for the beginning of summer, HGTV has chosen Navy Blue for May’s “Color of the Month“. While they’ve admitted some of their past color choices received mixed reviews, Navy Blue is definitely a safe choice in decor. It can be mixed with neutrals or paired with pops of bright oranges and yellows – it can be beachy or refined, bohemian or chic – talk about versatile!
Here are a few inspiring spaces, with a few pieces of artwork to match. What do you think? Have you or would you decorate in Navy Blue?
Featured: Earth Day
"Everday is Earth Day" by Meaghan Walsh
Earth Day may still be a few days away, but it’s never too early to show a little love for Mother Nature. Meaghan Walsh’s “Every Day is Earth Day” is a bold green monoprint perfect for showing earth-loving appreciation year round. (It’s also available as economically-priced prints, which start at $45.)
Not only is the piece in a perfectly lovely shade of green, but the artist also kept a “green” theme in mind during its creation:
“April 2008, my life was overflowing with long ribbons, packing paper and used bubble wrap. Gifts started to shower upon me, February 23, 2008 when I became engaged to my husband to be. Although the gifts were wonderful; I had visions of the paper remains filling up the landfills.
Earth Day was soon approaching; I wanted to remember this happy time by creating a piece of art honoring Mother Earth. All the ribbons, wrapping papers and bubble wrap were recycled and reused creating my Landscape Earth Flags.
This print, “Everyday is Earth Day” was my first print I pulled from my Earth Day Flag series. Inking grosgrain ribbons, carefully laying string to design a flower and using other items from past art; I am very pleased with my earth day flags. By creating these recycled and reused pieces of art it gently reminds people to be kind to the earth.”
Friday Favorite: Fernando Moreno
Denver artist Fernando Moreno is ambidextrous. He paints with both hands… at the same time. His new series (click here to view) has an ink blot feel to them, but describes their meaning as a “fluctuating asymmetry relating to the attractiveness in human beauty”. The pieces have Latin titles meaning “Trust” and “Passion” and “Cure”. What do you see? The video below shows his two-handed talent at work:
Friday Favorite: Terri Bell
"Flutter" by Terri Bell
I am reminded of one of my favorite quotes from Futurama (my guilty pleasure), where the main character, Fry, is about to buy a swarm of lizards for his lady love. “Girls like swarms of lizards, right?” he asks. Well, most likely not, but I bet she’d love a swarm of butterflies. This pretty print is available in a variety of sizes, with prices starting at $100.
Friday Favorite: Rebecca Zimmerman
"Bee in a Thistle" by Rebecca Zimmmerman
This close to Spring, the outdoors are definitely on my mind. Sure, it was a mild Winter, but in my head the arrival of Spring conjures up fantasies of running through fields of wildflowers and plotting how to keep my picnic basket from rolling away in the breeze. This “Bee in a Thistle” photograph by Rebecca Zimmerman perfectly compliments my Spring-time fantasies. It’s available as a print or a giclee on watercolor paper in a variety of sizes. Also check out her other Spring-time photos – you’ll certainly have a tough time choosing your favorite, but it’s a great way to waste a Friday afternoon!
More about “Bee in a Thistle”.
See other work by Rebecca Zimmerman.
