Spirits in the Wind Gallery

Premier Art of the New West

New Paintings by Leland Holiday

 

 

New Paintings by Leland Holiday for Red Show at

Spirits in the Wind Gallery
Usually Leland creates Native American and Wildlife paintings but for this show a unique twist.
I love the bright colors and personalities which is fun and sassy!!

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As a young boy, Leland was inspired by the paintings of his uncle, Howard Holiday. He started doing pencil drawings when he was seven years old. Thirsting to learn more about art, he started checking out library books. He loved seeing the work of Picasso, Jackson Pollack, and Georgia O’Keefe, but was especially blown away by the work of Jean Michele Basquiat.

In 1990 when he was sixteen years old, his mother brought home a set of acrylic paints. Leland would start painting in the morning and become so caught up that he would forget to eat. His days were filled with the joy of expressing his artwork. He would use anything he could find for materials; spray paint, house paint, found wood, old fence posts, practically anything that provided a surface for his exciting palette of colors. He surprises himself by changing the shading or colors. He never thinks about what someone may think of his work, whether or not they will like it.

Because of the carvings he was creating along with his brothers, he was almost immediately categorized as a folk artist, yet he felt he had much more to offer. About three years ago when he pushed to expand his expression, collectors were afraid to move with his changes and for some time he struggled internally and financially. Fortunately, that battleship finally turned and he is once again enjoying the freedom of painting his personal vision of color and expression.

His wife and family have been his greatest source of encouragement. He doesn’t quite know why he creates the work that he does. He simply feels compelled to create. He feels there is a long road ahead, a good road with great opportunity for expressing his individuality.

1211 Washington Ave.,  Golden, CO  80401  www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com  

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Tipis – of a Different Color!

When you think of American Indian tipis color – you think of beige and white. Not Artist, Jim Hagstrom. They were homes with color, brilliance; a place where life was surrounded by love, activity and hard work.  This new mini series 8″ x 8″ oil paintings on stretched canvas are new to Spirits in the Wind Gallery. Spirits in the Wind Gallery has featured Jim’s artwork for some time now and he creates each piece with a tick pallette knife thickness so it jumps off the canvas in various mixed colors.  8″ x 8″ $495.00 each. Makes a great wall collage. View web site.

Wikipedia:
A tipi[1] (also tepee[2] and teepee[3][4]) is a conical tent, traditionally made of animal skins, and wooden poles.[5][6] The tipi was used by the nomadic tribes/band governments of the Great Plains and Canadian Prairies in North America.[7][8][9] Tipis are stereotypically associated with Native Americans in the United States/Canadian Aboriginal people in general, however, Native Americans and First Nations from places other than the Great Plains or Canadian Prairies mostly used different types of dwellings.[1][note 1] The tipi is durable,[10] provides warmth and comfort in winter,[11] is cool in the heat of summer,[note 2] and is dry during heavy rains.[12][13] Tipis could be disassembled and packed away quickly when a tribe decided to move and could be reconstructed quickly upon settling in a new area.[14][15][note 3] This portability was important to Plains Indians with their nomadic lifestyle.[16]

Spirits in the Wind Gallery
1211 Washington Ae., Golden, CO  80401
303-279-1192    www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com

Horse sculpture in various mediums

Tammy Lynne Penn, sculptor loves her horses.
She loves to ride and sculpt horses. You can plainly see this in her artwork.
The stand alone bronze minature to the interactive rotary base sculpture”The Spin at Liberty”
and hand built clay horses. No two pieces alike when she creates the hand built horses. You will own the one and only. The artist is nationally recognized for her work. Tammy is happy you love her sculpture because she applies so much effort in her detail.  Spirits in the Wind Gallery has featured her work for many years and it keeps getting better!

Spirits in the Wind Gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., Golden, CO  80401
303-279-1192
www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com

 

A Bad Hair Day

A Bad Hair Day
A Bad Hair Day

  A Bad Hair Day Bronze by Jerry McKellar, Sculptor
Have you ever had a bad hair day? I think we all have but this little burro is okay with it!!
The patina is colored with an incorporated bronze base. I love his aloof personality! You just want to rub his nose. My interpretation is..”It’s okay, hair isn’t everything. Enjoy your day!!”
Pam Eggemeyer, Owner of Spirits in the Wind Gallery

Order your bronze or this edition 17/25, $675,  5.5″ X 7.5″ x 4″d

Spirits in the Wind Gallery, 1211 Washington Ave., Golden, CO  80401
303-279-1192
www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com
   

New Tipi Series from artist, Jim Hagstrom

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A new series of Tipi paintings by artist, Jim Hagstrom have just arrived at Spirits in the Wind Gallery. These pieces measure 8″x 8″ and are $495.  They are absolutely stunning when displayed in multiples. Stop by the Spirits in the Wind Gallery today to view more work from Mr. Hagstrom or visit www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com.

www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com 1211 Washington Ave. Golden, CO 80401 (303)279-1192

Colorado “Villa Grove Turquoise” Jewelry

Randy Christensen
Randy Christensen

 

Randy Christensen grew up in the small Southern Colorado town of Manassa, home to several turquoise mines in Colorado. So it’s no wonder as to why at such an early age he took an interest in turquoise. While still in High School Randy decided to try his hand at cutting turquoise. He would buy rough Morenci Turquoise in Gallup, NM and then hone his skills at cutting the turquoise, after which he’d sell the pieces he had cut to various jewelers. However, it was not until the 90’s that Randy decided to become a silversmith. This began as a hobby while he maintained full-time employment with United Power. But eventually the orders began pouring in and what began as a “hobby” soon became a full-time job in itself just to keep with the orders.

The Villa Grove Turquoise Mine that Randy acquires most of his turquoise from is located in the North end of the San Luis Valley. Randy contacted the then owner George Musick in the early 80’sand they quickly became friends working the mind in the summer. They were only able to gather small nuggets, because they lacked the costly machinery needed to mine the high-grade vein.

Randy purchased the Mine in 2000 from Mr. Musick, whom passed away several years ago. Randy retired from work at United Power, and is focusing on his true passion in life jewelry. There has been no Villa Grove Turquoise on the market for 25 over years. The past two summers Randy has began mining the turquoise for his jewelry, and will be venturing to the mine this summer with the necessary equipment to mine the high- grade vein.

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View Web site for one-of-a-kind Villa Grove Turquoise Jewelry by Randy Christensen, Silversmith
Spirits in the Wind Gallery
1211 Washington Ave., Golden, CO  80401
www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com       303-279-1192

Spirits in the Wind Gallery

1211 Washington Ave.
Golden, CO 80401
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480-334-7744


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