The Weather at the Grand Canyon literally changes by the hour. Painting there was so insightful and challenging. Doing several studies trying to capture the light with the value relationship and colors was the goal.
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Saturday, May 16, 2020
In Bloom Virtual Exhibition Now Open!
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| Jane Jones Sunlit Stars oil, 43 x 42 inches |
Visit our www.saksgalleries.com to see these
new arrivals and many more!
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| Cheryl St. John Giverny Roses oil, 14 x 11 inches |
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| Andrea Kemp Stillness oil, 15 x 15 inches |
Contact us at 303.333.4144 or info@saksgalleries.com for more information.
Friday, May 1, 2020
New Arrivals! Jane Christie at Saks Galleries
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| Symphony in Summer pastel, 25 x 20 inches |
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| The Cellist pastel, 13 x 10 inches |
Jane’s paintings not only reflect her love of nature, but her love of color, light, and the impressionistic style. Her goal is to share her artistic passion and love of art through the paintings she creates. Jane enjoys painting plein air and painting in her studio.
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| Take the Trail pastel, 26 x 18 inches |
For more information on these works and more, contact us at info@saksgalleries.com or 303.333.4144.
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Dan Simplicio (1917-1969) Master of the Zuni Renaissance
One of the most innovative and compelling jewelers of this period was Dan Simplicio. In certain ways he was traditional -- hand-making his own decorative bezels, wire and sheet from ingot silver bars. He is however also credited with being the first to use branch uncut coral nuggets and branches in his pieces. His distinctive silver applied leaves and stamped silver drops became hallmarks of his style. His stone work included carving as well as mosaic and channel inlay. The resulting works were expressive and highly original, paving the way for a modernist movement in Native American silversmithing well into the later 20th Century.
Simplicio, along with many nearby Navajo and Zuni jewelers, worked primarily for trader Charles Garrett Wallace at the Zuni trading post in New Mexico. Artists such as Leo Poblano, Juan de Dios (Simplicio’s uncle), Leekya Deyuse, Teddie Weahkee, Frank Vacit and Frank Dishta like traded materials, tools and ideas with Simplicio and among each other -- a synergy Wallace and other traders encouraged by providing the artists with a steady marketplace and exemplary materials.
Many public and online museum displays of Simplicio’s work are available for further viewing: The Heard Museum, Phoenix; The Wheelwright Museum, Santa Fe; The Albuquerque Museum; The Kennedy Collection of Ohio University.
For more information, contact us at info@saksgalleries.com or 303.333.4144.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Edward Aldrich at Saks Galleries
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| New Arrival! Patterns of Light and Shadow oil, 12 x 12 inches |
Edward Aldrich considers himself a representational fine art oil painter capturing the true essence of his wildlife art. Aldrich conveys the animal in its natural surroundings offering glimpses of a prowling white wolf or a rabbit resting in the afternoon sun.
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| Ice Wolf oil, 40 x 28 inches |
Edward Aldrich is an artist dedicated to reaching beyond the realistic rendering of wildlife and the natural world. He is convinced that conveying the inherent being of an animal is integral to his work. His style breathes life into his subjects and invokes the viewer into feeling that he or she is actually a witness to the scene. The viewer is not left to simply look and appreciate, but is drawn into experiencing the essence of what is depicted. In short, his is an art of feeling as well as portrayal.
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| Siblings oil, 32 x 36 inches |
For more information, contact us at info@sakgalleries.com or 303.333.4144.
Monday, April 20, 2020
New Arrivals! Olga and Aleksey Ivanov at Saks Galleries
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| Nine Spring Notes egg tempera, 16 x 19 inches |
Much has been said, written and discussed about this dynamic duo. Olga and Aleksey Ivanov are clearly a team built on ingenious creativity, ironic icons, mythology, technical precision, playful storytelling combined with a traditional execution proving masterpieces each time they offer a painting.
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| Pink Pointe Shoes egg tempera, 24 x 36 inches |
Olga and Aleksey Ivanov are considered two of the top Egg Tempera Fine Artists in the country today. Their modern approach to an ancient art form shows reverence to the medium. Both artists work in tandem depicting images that reflect exquisite compositions - delightful trompe l’ oeil paintings full of whimsy, intellect and trickery.
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| Street Motive egg tempera, 19 x 18 inches |
The Ivanovs' paintings are unique because of their subject matter, joint execution and medium. For more information, contact us at info@saksgalleries.com or 303.333.4144.
Saturday, April 18, 2020
New Arrivals! Barry Eisenach at Saks Galleries
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| Lakota Dog Soldier oil, 24 x 36 inches |
“My intent is to capture the spirit, personality and emotion of my subject and hopefully make a connection with the viewer on some personal level,” Eisenach explains. “I paint and sculpt wild animals, cowboys and historic ways of life among American Indians.”
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| Oglala Sioux Chief oil, 24 x 18 inches |
The artist works out of his own studio in Colorado in the foothills of Rocky Mountain National Park. Barry focuses primarily on historical western and wildlife art and sculpture, along with contemporary cowboy and ranch subjects. His portraits of trappers, mountain men, historical figures, cowboys, wildlife and American Indians portray the intelligence and emotion of his subjects.
Eisenach has won many awards, including Best in Show at Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum Show; two gold medals for sculpture at the Bosque Conservatory Show in Clifton, Texas; Montana Historical Society Legacy Award; Silver Rose Award at the National Sculpture Society Annual Exhibition; and Awards of Merit and Heritage Awards from the Western Rendezvous of Art Show in Montana.
For more information, contact us at info@saksgalleries.com or 303.333.4144.
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