This is truly one of the finest western galleries in Colorado. We pride ourselves with Art of the New West by national and local artists. We provide premium merchandise for the discriminating buyer including pottery, sculpture, home decor and outdoor art. Our gallery fits perfectly into the the historic atmosphere of Golden, Colorado. Once upon a time, this was where Ute, Arapaho, and Cheyenne tribes roamed. Pioneers flocked to Golden, which was once the territorial capitol of Colorado, … Read More

Scot Fitzgerald
Growing up in rural Colorado, Scot Fitzgerald spent countless hours out enjoying the wonders of the natural world. His fascination with rocks actually led him to a career in chemistry. His professional life has been as an analytical chemist specializing in radiochemistry in the Pacific Northwest, however his heart has remained solidly in the southwest. Over the years Scot has enjoyed woodworking of all kinds and lapidary work (using stones to make jewelry). These hobbies naturally progressed to doing stone inlays in wood turnings which perfectly blends his two loves. Part of the process that Scot appreciates is hiking to find and harvest the wonderful materials he uses. Examples of these include fallen trees and gem stones that he can dig for himself. Scot then combines his abilities of perfection in quality with creativity in design. Natural voids in the wood are filled with stone precisely fitted to their individual openings and each bowl receives a minimum of 20 hand rubbed coats of finish. Like his father Richard Fitzgerald (well known and award winning wood turner), Scot’s designs reflect the southwest Anasazi pottery and culture. Although he prefers to use material that he can harvest in person, he also uses a variety of exotic wood and stone. Scot has long done custom work for friends and family, but now that his father has retired, he is offering his talents to the public. Scots bowls are a labor of love that demands time and attention to detail. Each one has over 20 coats of hand rubbed finish and sanding between coats. Wood Vases … [Read More...]
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August 2022 What is an artist trying to say? It is a question you might ask yourself as you pursue the artwork we at display at Spirits in the Wind Gallery in Golden, CO. Meaning in art is rarely simple or straightforward. When you find a connection to a piece at the Gallery, you may ask yourself, what draws me to this work? Is the artist role of capturing beauty or emotions of a moment in time. How does it make you feel or wonder? Was it the process or the art works relatability to life, something in your own life? At Spirits, let our team take a moment with your to dive into the creation of these visually meaningful forms. These forms, whether be ceramic, glass, wood or paintings have in common they are about something. It is this "aboutness" which allows us to experience them as art. Let us invite you to an art conversation. Your friend, Dawn Kloba, Director July 2022 July has Golden visitors floating down the river and scores of visitor's eating the gelato or famous Woody's pizza. Our artist's were busy participating in Golden Arts Week. You may have seen Nikki Nienhuis in one of the booths. You can follow her intuitive painting videos on Instagram. https://spiritsinthewindgallery.com/category/gallery-artists/nikki-nienhuis-gallery-artists/ "Thank you Universe" 30x30 acrylic available in multiple platform: original, canvas enhance giclee and framed prints. Christina Lo'ren Morrison has murals interior and exterior walls throughout Golden. She was able to spend some time outside Spirits in the Wind Gallery working on her new work and mingling with our patrons on Washington Ave. Come on in the Gallery and experience to wonder of her work imbued with deep meanings and color. Her pieces take art into another level with "augmented reality". You can download her app: C Loren Art and experience an imagery journey that takes your breath away. June 2022 You may have been strolling down Washington Ave and saw some life size bronze sculptures depicting iconic the West animals and history. Spirits welcomes you to stop in the Gallery and a smaller version of "Cowboy's Day off". The larger sculpture was commissioned by the City of Golden. You can read time and effort into the design and creation of a large bronze by following one of Colorado's own foundries in Loveland, CO. https://www.thecrucible.org/guides/metalworking/bronze-casting/ We have for your consideration " Cowboy's Day … [Read More...]
Meet the Artists
- Our Artists & Guest Artists
- Anne Gifford
- Bobbie Vischi
- C. Lo'ren Morrison
- Cassandra Sharon
- Cher Devereaux
- Cheri Cappello
- Danid Karim Eid
- Dave LaMure Jr.
- David Caricato
- Dawn M Kloba
- Don Dernovich
- Gail Chavenelle
- Gary Sohrweid
- Gayle Crites
- George Coll
- Gregory Mayse
- Greta Balzer
- Heidi Riha
- J R Eason
- J. Nelson
- Jerry D. McKellar
- Jerry Rhodes
- Jim Hagstrom
- Jimmy Poyer
- Joan Mc Cracken
- Jordyn Payne
- Karen Bonnie
- Karen Pierce
- Kathy Anderson
- Lawrence Favorite
- Leland Holiday
- Lindsay Ternes
- Marc Jenesel
- Margo Petterson
- Michael Hamby
- Mitch Caster
- Nikki Nienhuis
- Nikolo Balkanski
- Paul Lockwood
- Paula Wenzl Bellacera
- Randy Van Beek
- Ray Van Cleve
- Richard Fitzgerald
- Robert Deurloo
- Scot Fitzgerald
- Sonia Reid
- Susan Clark
- Tammy Lynne Penn
- Victoria Leen and Austin Nichols
- Wolfgang Vaatz
New Arrivals

Gregory Mayse
Gregory Mayse Being surrounded by the majestic landscapes, wildlife and western culture of the Rocky Mountains has had a tremendous influence on the life and art of Gregory Mayse. Gregory is the owner of Wolf River Studio in Fort Collins, Colorado. He has always been attracted to realism in art and it is reflected in his painting style. His works are showcased in storytelling pieces that could be about a moment in the day of a cowboy, Native American or mountain man. They can also capture the energy of a wild mustang racing across the landscape. For the past 20 years, he has loved living in northern Colorado. Gregory has applied his skills as a professional photographer, painter, graphic designer, writer, and illustrator to a well-rounded 35 year creative career. For the past several years, Gregory has spent time traveling to photograph cowboys, Native Americans, ranchers, period reenactors and models dressed in 1800's clothing and gear replicating the Old West. He uses these as reference images for his paintings. His works hang in the homes of collectors across the country. They have been juried into national fine art shows and used for covers of publications. Primarily a self-taught artist, some of his inspirations and influences have been in the works of Frederic Remington, Charles Russell, John Seerey-Lester, Howard Terpning, Carl Rungius and Bill Hughes. In recent years Gregory has studied with Dave Santillanes, Heather Coen, Kate Dardine and Jeanne Mackenzie. … [Read More...]

Lindsay Ternes
In My Words: I'm a telemark skier, backpacker, trail runner, and animal lover. Playing outside is where I'm happiest, and my creativity soars in sunshine. Long before I studied art in the mountains of Aix-en-Provence, France, I fell madly in love with painting in nature. As a mother of two young girls, my joyous return to plein air is heightened by the opportunity to share the value of the arts and the beauty of the outdoors with my growing family. When I hike my easel around the trails near our home in Boulder and beyond, I quickly work to capture the little story in the scenes I discover. I'm lucky to call this stunning location home, and feel compelled to share the light and curves of this amazing place with eyes near and far. Bio: Lindsay Jane Ternes is an award-winning artist based in Boulder, Colorado. Born in Billings, Montana and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Lindsay's passion for art was apparent from a young age and never waned. At the University of Denver she majored in Marketing and Studio Art to equip herself for a future in fine art. While there Lindsay focused on figure painting, later rediscovering her love for landscape painting while studying at The Marchutz School of Fine Arts in Aix-en-Provence. Her time in Southern France greatly influences her scene selection and light interpretation today. After years away from a serious studio discipline, Lindsay committed herself to becoming a professional artist while raising her young children. She typically works on location, painting “en plein air,” in and around her home in Boulder, Colorado, but you'll also find her painting in Glacier National Park each summer. Lindsay's work can be found at Spirits in the Wind Gallery in Golden, Colorado, as well as Frame of Reference Fine Art in Whitefish, Montana. … [Read More...]

New Arrivals
"Pine Hideaway" 20"x24" framed Sonia Reid $ 4300 Framed oil … [Read More...]
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Nikolo Balkanski
Nikolo Balkanski studied fine art in Bulgaria and Finland and exhibited his first one-man show at age twenty-one. He built a strong following in Europe as a master of portraiture and landscapes, with major exhibitions in Bulgaria, Finland, Sweden, … [Read More...]