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Jan Taylor

Filed Under: Ceramics, Jan Taylor

Rob Hammer

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Rob Hammer Photography

 

 

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Paintings- Andrew Busch

 

Three Horizons, Moab The skyline west of the Rockies is like nowhere else in this country. Pillars of red stone stand scattered through the land. The Rockies tower blue above them. My children groan as I get out of the car for yet another picture.
Monument Canyon On the western slope of Colorado, the landscape begins to look a bit more like Moab. The hanging canyons of Colorado National Monument are stunning.
Chautauqua Trail I sometimes forget how beautiful Boulder can be. Today, I went hiking in Chautauqua park. I didn’t get very far up the trail before deciding to paint. With all the rain this year, the colors were on full display.
Open Space in the Fall Walking the open spaces centers me. Nature helps put things in perspective. I’m so thankful for these pockets of calm in our community. Pearce Park
Surrounded by Color One of the iconic views of Golden–looking West from the bridge on Washington. Even after years of painting it, this view doesn’t get old.
Morning Vigil Cradling my morning coffee in my hands, I sit by the mountain stream watching the sun slowly paint the rock face orange and red. Hay creek, near the Twin Eagles trailhead.
Clear Creek, Golden – small One of the iconic views of Golden–looking West from the bridge on Washington. Even after years of painting it, this view doesn’t get old.
Dry Gulch This gulch is a small walk from the Eastern entrance. Pinyon juniper and sage brush seem to grow from the rocks themselves: Colorado National Monument

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Jan Taylor

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Andrew Busch

Andrew Busch

 

“As an impressionist landscape painter, I find my inspiration in the beauty of Colorado’s mountain streams and Southwest skies. When I paint, I try to convey both the visual essence of the scenery and my emotional connection with the land. I want to invite the viewer to experience the same peace and contentment I feel when painting, and possibly, to find their own story within the landscape.

 

By intentionally leaving certain details open to interpretation, I encourage viewers to actively engage with the artwork. Working primarily with palette knives and paint scrapers, I build up my paintings layer by layer. Through the additive process, I explore texture, color, and mark-making.

 

My hope is that my paintings transport viewers to the serene and awe-inspiring landscapes of Colorado, enabling them to pause, reflect, and find solace in the beauty that surrounds us.”

 

Andrew currently resides in Arvada, Colorado. He finds his artistic inspiration in the breathtaking landscapes that surround him. Embracing the “plein air” tradition, he ventures out to paint smaller works on location, capturing the essence of the Colorado scenery. For his larger pieces, Andrew uses the sketches and photographs created during his explorations and brings the scenes to life in his studio.

 

Drawing on a range of palette knives and paint scrapers, Andrew employs loose and expressive marks in his paintings, creating a distinct texture and visual interest. He meticulously adds layer upon layer to his artwork, and then skillfully scrapes back into the work, resulting in captivating depth and complexity.

 

Andrew’s artistic journey began with a solid foundation in both Math and Art, earning degrees from Calvin University. He received classical training in representational art, honing his skills in drawing and painting with a focus on realism. During this time, he even shared his expertise by teaching portraiture. However, his move to the Southwest ignited a transformative shift in his style, propelling him from realism into the heart of Impressionism.

 

Over the past several years, Andrew dedicated himself to developing his loose, energetic style, seeking guidance from various landscape and plein air painters. While he has been engaged in the art world for decades, he considers himself at the beginning of his professional artistic journey. Despite this, his artwork has already found a home in the collections of private art enthusiasts throughout the United States.

 

Paintings

 

 

 

AB1-01 “Three Horizons”-24″x30″ Framed acrylic, $800

 

Three Horizons, Moab

The skyline west of the Rockies is like nowhere else in this country. Pillars of red stone stand scattered through the land. The Rockies tower blue above them. My children groan as I get out of the car for yet another picture.

 

 

 

 

AB1-09 “Monument Canyon”-20″x17″ Framed Acrylic, $400

Monument Canyon

On the western slope of Colorado, the landscape begins to look a bit more like Moab. The hanging canyons of Colorado National Monument are stunning.

 

 

 

 

 

AB1-08 “Chautauqua Trail”-20″x17″ Framed Acrylic- $400

 

Chautauqua Trail

I sometimes forget how beautiful Boulder can be. Today, I went hiking in Chautauqua park. I didn’t get very far up the trail before deciding to paint. With all the rain this year, the colors were on full display.

 

 

 

 

AB1-07 “Open Space in the Fall”- 20″x17″ Framed Acrylic-$400

 

Open Space in the Fall

Walking the open spaces centers me. Nature helps put things in perspective. I’m so thankful for these pockets of calm in our community. Pearce Park

 

 

 

 

 

AB1-02 “Surrounded By Color” -24″x30″ Framed Acrylic-$800

 

Surrounded by Color

One of the iconic views of Golden–looking West from the bridge on Washington. Even after years of painting it, this view doesn’t get old.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AB1-05 “Morning Vigil” – 20″x17″ Framed Acrylic-$400

 

Morning Vigil

Cradling my morning coffee in my hands, I sit by the mountain stream watching the sun slowly paint the rock face orange and red. Hay creek, near the Twin Eagles trailhead.

 

 

 

 

 

 

AB1-03 “Clear Creek, Golden” -20″x17″ Framed Acrylic-$400

 

Clear Creek, Golden

One of the iconic views of Golden–looking West from the bridge on Washington. Even after years of painting it, this view doesn’t get old.

 

 

 

 

 

AB1-04 “Dry Gulch” -20″x17″ Framed Acrylic-$400

Dry Gulch

This gulch is a small walk from the Eastern entrance. Pinyon juniper and sage brush seem to grow from the rocks themselves: Colorado National Monument

Filed Under: Andrew Busch, Andrew Busch

Richard Raul

Richard Raul

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rich says, “Using today’s digital cameras and software technology, the emotional connection to a landscape scene can be captured and thoroughly expressed through the digital process. So many times, a scene before me is so spectacular; there are no words to describe its beauty! That is the personal photographic moment I love sharing, with the hope of bringing forth a sense of ‘being there’ to my audience” which is what Rich strives for and delivers in every fine art piece of photographic work.

In addition to his love for the pursuit of iconic images, Rich thoroughly enjoys the handcrafted workflow from print to frame. Like the personal satisfaction of seeing a print job hot off the press, the same holds true for a beautiful landscape print exiting from a large format digital printer and then surrounded by a handmade frame.

Each piece of photographic art is uniquely handcrafted by Rich, a skill that sets him apart from other photographers. For Rich, it is a natural process that combines his experience as a fine art landscape photographer, printer and frame maker. The harmony of this workflow creates the organic lifestyle that defines who he is as a photographer and what makes him happy as an artist. He is forever grateful for the opportunity to share his love of nature and fine art landscape photography with local, national, and international audiences. It would be his honor to hang one of his masterpieces in your home or office.

Rich is a native of San Diego, California where he shares a family history dating back to the early 1900s. His mother is the descendant of South Dakota homesteaders who later settled in San Diego in the early 20’s. His father is the son of a former military officer in the Mexican army who migrated to the US in late 1919 after escaping his captor, Poncho Villa, during the Mexican Revolutionary War. His parents (Richs grandparents) soon met in Tucson, AZ and later settled in San Diego as well in the early 20’s.

 

After many years in San Diego and a few years in Anaheim, California, in 1968, Rich’s family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico where he finished high school and became interested in classical guitar. In 1976 his interest in the guitar brought him to Denver to enroll in college at Metro State University for the sole purpose of seeking a music degree, but it wasn’t meant to be. In 1977 Rich was introduced to the offset printing industry. Fascinated by the printing process he took on numerous part time jobs that soon led to full time employment. By 1982 he started a small print shop where he became acquainted with the “process camera”; a large camera used to produce negatives which were essential to the offset printing process, very useful experience. By this time Rich was married with 3 kids and was using a Minolta 35mm film camera to capture photos of family and landscapes as a hobby. In 2005, following in the footsteps of the early pioneers of landscape photographers, Rich bought his first 4×5 large format film camera to teach himself the process of the art in black and white. He soon bought his first digital camera as well to focus on professional family and individual portraits. Weddings and real estate photography emerged as a new interest before returning to landscape photography as a professional in 2008. After 25 years in the printing business landscape photography became more than a hobby. The print shop was sold in 2008. Rich had his first landscape photography show at a pop-up Christmas store at a local shopping center in 2010. His love for the art has never ceased. Dedication and persistence have led him to where he is today.

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Filed Under: Photography, Richard Raul, Richard Raul

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