Lush Green Cornflower-Photo on Aluminum
Six Feathers
Horsehair Pottery
One question we get a lot here at Spirits in the Wind is “how do the artists get those black lines on there?” Most of our visitors are surprised to hear that the lines are made with horsehair! After the piece is pulled out of the kiln horsehair is applied to the piping hot surface, and the burning hair leaves these incredibly interesting lines. This is quite an old technique, and while various other materials could technically be used (such as leaves), our artists stick with horsehair. As I was talking to one of our customers about this I mentioned how horses are so symbolic of the west and therefore it makes sense that western potters would continue the tradition of using horsehair, and she said “Well yeah, that, and it is easy to come by” That is very true here – many of our artists own horses.
~ Emily, Gallery Associate
Spirits in the Wind
1211 Washington Ave
Golden, CO 80401
303-279-1192
Spirit Feather
Founding Members of the prestigious Russell Skull Society of Artists
Month of March 2016
Spirits in the Wind Gallery, Golden features founding members of the prestigious Russell Skull Society of Artists.
Jerry McKellar’s, sculpture work is his realistic style, use of movement, and impeccable detail. His subjects range from wildlife to human figures that focus on an accurate depiction of the culture, ritual and tribal affiliation.
One of many sculptures include:
Sun and Moon – Plains Indian Legend of Sun and Moon: Sun made a daily journey across the horizon to the West where he entered his lodge to pass the night. Moon, his wife, also dwelt in Sun’s lodge, but they would only see each other in passing each morning and evening.
Monumental Bronze “Bow Stringer” once displayed in front of gallery. His sculptures have been purchased for permanent collections of museums, corporations, and communities.
Randy Van Beek, Landscape Oil Painter
Randy enjoys a broad range of subjects and painting styles. He continually strives to improve in composition, which is the most intellectual aspect in painting. Its the design arrangement of dark and light masses, the harmonious union of line, form and color to which a viewer is attracted He develops composition to communicate a message or a sensation. Artwork seen at National Geographic Society, Smithsonian Institute, Charles Russell Museum and in major collections.
1211 Washington Ave. Golden, CO 80401 303-279-1192
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