Interesting blog

Here is a link to an interesting blog. A friend of mine has decided to do a sketchbook online. It is a fun time.

http://colvinsketchbooks.blogspot.com/

Shows Hanging

I have a couple of places to see some artwork around Utah. One is at Utah Artists Hands. This bison above can be seen there.

The other paintings can be seen at Gallery Mar in Park City. If you are out seeing the fall color in the area stop by and see.

Secret

I just finished a secret painting for the Ogden Gallery at the Station. It is a fundraiser for the gallery at the Union Station. I did a show earlier this year there with John Berry and Kate Holland.

This fundraiser is quite an interesting one. The Gallery at the Station ask a few artists to paint on a small canvas they provide and the paintings remained unsigned. All works are priced at $99. It is a great opportunity to get some artwork for a very reasonable price. They have many prominent as well as emerging artists participate. You can get some high quality work for a rather reasonable price.

It is a lot of fun to guess who did what and see what painting you can get before everyone else. The exhibit and sale will be October 2, 2010. All sales support the Union Station Foundation and the Gallery at the Station. Plan a night out and have a great time one night only.

Old Trucks

I love old trucks and tractors and such. Here are two examples that were at an antique tractor show I went to recently. Both are old farm trucks that have seen some hard work. I really like the design and shape of older vehicles. I think perhaps these might be good subjects for future paintings.

Landscape

I have been asked by a few people if I paint landscapes. The quick answer is yup. I have been focusing on wildlife as of late, but I find that doing a variety of subject matter such as floral or landscape helps my creative process. I also love a good tractor still life.

Art Festival Time

This weekend is the Kimbal Art Festival in Park City Utah. I was at Gallery Mar last night doing a painting demonstration. The streets are lined with artists and art. The place is really fun for those who like art and good food. Come on up and enjoy. Stop into Gallery Mar to get a break from the sun and heat and have a look at the show there.

Outdoor Retailer Show

This week is the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City. I have been at the Grizzly clothing booth in the past to paint, you guessed it, a Grizzly Bear. Anyway, if you get a chance to sneak in it has all the new cool things for use in the outdoors. Just a ton of good stuff.

While you are down there head up half a block to Utah Artist Hands. Pam has some nice work showing now. I have a few pieces up, so come by and see.

Show Opening

Well, Friday was gallery stroll in Park City. It was a rather pleasant evening with a lot of people out and about. Maren had some tasty treats, she always does a great job with that. I met some people who have chosen to hang my art in their homes. It is nice to see who has given my work a home.

I will be in Park City this next Friday doing a painting demonstration at Gallery Mar. It should be fun. It is in conjunction with the Kimball Art Festival so there will be a lot to see.

Mountain Goats

Here are some Mountain Goats that I painted. The models are nearby up the canyon.

The painting is available if you have interest in white fluffy things that bound around cliffs.

Sculpture

Here is a sculpture by a friend of mine. It was at a show we had last year with John Berry, Rob Colvin, Myself, and Travis Miller (work pictured here). I enjoy how he used the natural rock with thick pieces of iron.

Show Time

Well, tonight is the Show opening. I will be at Gallery Mar chatting and having some treats. It is gallery stroll in Park City so come up and check out the galleries.

Delivery

I delivered new work to Gallery Mar in Park City Utah. The show is already hanging. I will be at the gallery Friday Night to chat and whatnot. It should be a fun time. Maren allways has some good treats and the artwork should be fun to see.

I also have work up at Utah Artists Hands. Pam O'Mara is the owner there and is just a joy to work with.

Getting ready for the show

So today I put some temporary finish on the paintings I am taking up to Park City (Gallery Mar). I am part of a show there with Mary Scrimjeour. I put on a temporary finish or varnish because the paintings really take some time to cure. They may be dry to the touch, but still take some time to dry fully. I paint really thick at times and that takes a while to cure, meaning years. After a few years of living with my art you should put a finishing coat of protective varnish that will help protect the artwork for years to come.

Pictures

So here is an example of what I paint. This is really just a way to figure our how to post a photo. This piece is a preview of an upcoming show at Gallery Mar on July 30, 2010.

The beginning.

So I am trying to keep the world updated on what is going on in the studio. I hope posting to this blog will let you all see what is happening with my art and perhaps some interesting tid bits here and there.

This is the first post and kind of a trial run on how this thing works. I have not really attempted much in this genre of communication so here we go.