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The Fine Art of Don Dernovich, Landscape Artist

Ice Cold and Crystal Clear
Oil Painting, Framed 24″ x 36″ Image

“In our lifetime, we have seen or been at one of his painting locations..A serene quiet place that made us feel at peace. I look forward to new arrivals!” Pam Eggemeyer,
Spirits in the Wind Gallery, Director.

The work of Don Dernovich represents his personal thoughts, feelings and ideas about the landscape. His respect for the land and the water, are evident in what Don chooses to paint. “Everything is derived from the earth and is dependent on the earth for survival”, Don says.

Don spends days in the field, sketching, painting and photographing that which interests him. Don’s time outdoors familiarizes him with the natural environment necessary in relating an honest and genuine interpretation of the landscape. Each work conveys the elements inherent to that particular scene. Being aware of the textures, values, shadow, light, edges, shapes, and atmosphere, are what is important. Each painting is an honest commitment to the truth of the scene.

“Nothing come’s easy in painting. Each one is very difficult and controls the way I work. It is a constant struggle between the painting and me. I work intuitively with each brush stroke dictating what I do next. I discipline myself to stick with it, attempting to solve problems as they arise. Above all, I strive to be honest in my work. It is a painting first, showing the human element of the painting process. On close inspection, it becomes obvious that detail is only suggested. The image appears through the control and manipulation of the brush stroke. When I feel the painting is getting close to completion, I will set it aside for a period of time. I will put a frame on it to isolate it from outside distractions and again look at it with a fresh eye. In so doing, I am able to detect changes that need to be done. I then ask myself if it is completed or not. This question is a hard one to answer because I feel I could always do more. One reaches a point, however, when he has to say, enough is enough! Each finished painting lays the groundwork for the next painting … and the next and the next. Painting is what I’m all about. Hopefully it affords a way for me to convey my feelings about the beauty we have on this earth. If I can do this, I then feel I have earned some measure of success”.

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

New Featured Artist at Spirits in the Wind Gallery; Andrea Cermanski

Andrea Joy Cermanski is an artist who lives and works in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, she is inspired by the color and vastness of the New Mexico landscape. Cermanski has been working in acrylic and encaustic for over 23 years and has a Bachelor’s in Art History and a Masters in Art Education. She has exhibited her work in five solo and ten group shows, including Feminists Under Forty, which was curated by Judy Chicago. Cermanski is featured in E. Ashley Rooney’s Contemporary Artists of the Southwest, and has numerous collectors around the country, including two corporate collections. She is currently represented by Gallery Arlo in New Orleans, Spirits in the Wind Gallery in Golden, Colorado, Pez Gordo in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico.

Cermanski’s work is a conversation in color inspired by intricacies of the natural world. She incorporates hand – collected earth pigments, minerals, other elements of the New Mexico landscape to bring nature direclty into her work. Extracting her palette from the southwest, her work embodies the delicate interplay of light and color, texture and form. While working, she intuitively synthesizes memories of the land, sky and water, allowing something new to emerge – a metamorphosis. The culmination results in capturing the essence of a place vaguely familiar to us all. Similar to the excitement of recognizing familiar images while watching clouds, her work seeks to grasp the contemplative eye of the viewer

Submersion, by Andrea Cermanski, AC2-7 — Click on image to enlarge

Conception, Andrea Cermanski, AC2-6 — Click on image to enlarge

Art Glass Candle Holders

Glass Candle Holders
11″ high x 3″ wide
$185 each
*call for color availability

ARTIST’S STATEMENT
I fell in love with glass during a family vacation to Bermuda where I spent hours observing and asking questions at an open air, ocean front, hot shop, at the Royal Navy Dock Yard. I was fascinated with the thick, free flowing gather of hot glass, the blowing, molding and the adding of color. I could see the technical challenges, but also the range of possibilities in using glass as an art medium. I was 14. During my four years of high school, I began learning to blow glass and create glass art pieces; I have never looked back. It is my passion.
I am a 2010 graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology, Bachelor’s of Fine Arts, School of American Crafts – Glass Program, and have completed a 2 year Artist in Residence at Flame Run in Louisville. My training includes having worked in studios at Penland (NC), Urban Glass (NY), Glassworks (KY), Flame Run (KY), Corning (NY), Goggle Works (PA), and in New Jersey, at Belle Meade Hot Glass and Vandermark Merritt Studio. I have had the honor to study with three of the Venetian Glass Masters, Lino Tagliapietra, Davide Salvadore, and Vittorio Constantini when they visited the US. I have also been fortunate to study and work with many other outstanding glass artists, Kenny Pieper, Luke Jacomb, Ben Edols, Doug Merritt, James Vella and, of course, my RIT professors, Michael Rogers and Robin Cass. My goal is to master the Venetian techniques; to continue to develop a personal glass art style that reflects my own expression and design; and, to operate my own hot shop and studio.
People ask me what inspires me. I am a curious person which often leads to my artistic inspiration. I love rainy days, Christmas, art museums, roller blading, golf, walking in the woods, waterfalls, the ocean, music, fishing and movies that take me to places I’ve never been. The formula for my work is personal; I am focused; each piece receives my enthusiasm and perseverance for excellence. My vision for each piece encompasses an understanding of the properties and movement of glass and application of color.
I have learned that people want to understand what they see in a piece of art. The themes and patterns of my work are varied. Some pieces have no message; they are simple, colorful, playful, or functional. Others are serious, and complex. I want to engage people to look at the work over and over, and find something new and beautiful each time. In the end, I trust each piece promotes an understanding and appreciation of glass art. Whenever I part with a piece of my glass, I feel a piece of my life goes with it. Each piece is part of my journey.
1211 Washington Ave., Golden, CO 80401 www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com 303-279-1192

Necklaces by Cara Terry

Cara Terry was born in Ganado, AZ. She attended the University of New Mexico, and has been working as a Health Educator for Women’s Health for the last decade.
Years ago Cara attended a retreat in Nevada, and one of the classes she attended was bead working:”Keeping your hands and your mind active.” After the class, Cara decided to create the “Traditional Necklaces” in minerals and gemstones with her own unique style. She searches for the best minerals for her jewelry, then hand cuts the stones herself. Her bracelets and necklaces are one of a kind!
1211 Washington Ave., Golden, CO 80401 www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com 303-279-1192