follow us on 13 13 Visit our Blog 13 Follow Us 13 13 13 1

HUNTER-WOLFF GALLERYAR

T CO

LLEC

TORM

ONTH

LYD

ecem

ber 2

016

December 2016 Insider

MAR

LENE

KO

RT P

ASTE

L PA

INTI

NGS

As we prepare for the holiday season we wish to take a moment to count our blessings and thank you our loyal fans for supporting Hunter-Wolff Gallerys fine artists throughout the year Among this years many blessings we are especially thankful for the opportunities that allowed us to forge new friendships and introduce new artists We hope that you learned more about art with our help as we got to know you better The gallery and its artists appreciate your spending time with us selecting fine art and telling your friends and family about your experience at Hunter-Wolff Gallery We may not look like Santa but we think we can help you fill your Christmas stockings and more So before the snow starts falling and panic sets in stop by or call to learn why everyone on staff is excited about this years holiday offerings Remember early holiday shopping means you get first pick

We can help with a free consultation Start enjoying art by visiting our website or Facebookcom If you picked up one of our hard copy newsletters donrsquot forget to sign up for our monthly Insider Newsletter to get your copy online every month and begin learning about the joy of art

Happy Holidays

December 2016 Insider News

Hunter-Wolff Gallery2510 W Colorado AveColorado Springs CO 809047195209494

staffhunterwolffgallerycomhunterwolffgallerycomcopy2016 copyright Sharon Wolff To copy this material to other publications or mailing lists please request permission

Merry Christmas amp Good Cheer

follow us on 13 13 Visit our Blog 13 Follow Us 13 13 13 2

ART

COLL

ECTO

RMON

THLY

Dec

embe

r201

6 Big Hits on theI canrsquot think of a more joyous time of the year at the gallery when we get to visit with you and learn about your family and the art surprises you plan

Many purchases this month are intended to be packaged up and left under the Christmas tree for family and friends How exciting Thank you for letting us help with your list A special thanks to Jon O from Seattle for selecting a Clifford Bailey oil Rachel F from Hattiesburg MS for picking up ldquoMoon and Starfieldrdquo by Clifford Bailey Mary B for adding Andrew Hamilton Crawford jewelry to her collection Debra S for buying a stunning lamp by Tony Heslop for her MI home B Rogge for purchasing a fabulous floor vase for his Colorado Springs home F Cox for picking up a George Peeblersquos painting Arleen and Tim for selecting a special lamp for their new downtown home Rebecca H for picking up Kerry Brooks clay and fused glass art Chris S for selecting a Dennis DeBon Energy Web for his Oakwood OH home P Cleeland from IL for arranging a custom Clifford T Bailey still life to compliment one she purchased 30 years prior and picking it up before returning home Heather B for requesting a custom design by Diane Calkins similar to something she saw sold on our website Maureen R from Kendall NY for selecting a Clifford T Bailey painting for her home JampL from Colorado Springs for selecting two Marleen Kort pastel paintings (one for a surprise gift) Jewel C for selecting blown glass by Donna Gordon and Dottie Boscamp and the dozens and dozen of shoppers who we promised not to mention and spoil their surprise gifts for the holidays We appreciate all our visitors this past month and look forward to seeing you again soon

Thanks to ArtWalkrsquos 2016 Sponsors Womenrsquos Edition KCME 887FM Colorado Springs Style Magazine Murrayrsquos Cheese at King Soopers Platinum Relations Old Colorado City Associates Front Range Barbecue Jake amp Tellyrsquos Integrity Bank amp Trust Paravicinirsquos Italian Bistro Mother Muffrsquos Sun Mountain Cafe 25C Deli Thunder and Buttons Restaurant Old Town Guesthouse BampB 503|W and The Westside Pioneer More ArtWalk info at 719-520-9494 and FacebookcomArtWalkOCC Please take a minute to visit us on Facebook and send a thumbs up

LeaderBoard

Save This Date

ARTWALK HolidayCelebration

Friday December 2 5 to 8 pm

Meet Diane Calkins

The 2017 ArtWalk season starts April 7 Be sure to pick up your brochure or go online

to wwwfacebookcomArtWalkOCC for current postings and news

FAQs

Customer Question Do I need to frame paintings that are purchased without a frame

HWG Answer It depends Gallery wrapped (also referred to as canvas wrapped) paintings are intended to be displayed without a frame for a contemporary style If the canvas edges and sides are not painted framing will provide a finished look

follow us on 13 13 Visit our Blog 13 Follow Us 13 13 13 3

ART

COLL

ECTO

RMON

THLY

Dec

embe

r201

6

WHOrsquoS WHO AT THE GALLERYPatsy Muir Ray Joins Gallery Sales Staff

Hunter-Wolff Gallery is pleased to introduce its newest member of the sales team Patsy Muir Ray The first thing we noticed about Patsy is her sense of humor gentle manner and passion for life

She likes to make people happy She also likes to share funny stories and tell people she was ldquoBorn on a California freeway with dancing shoes on a camera in one hand and a paintbrush in the otherrdquo That is how Patsy likes to describe herself She started enjoying these interests after her children were born and nearly grown Now she seriously pursues her latest love painting with pastels

In early 2013 she attended a four-day portraits-in-pastels workshop where her teacher curiously asked ldquoAre you sure you have never done this beforerdquo In less than a year she developed her hidden talent in pastel painting and is becoming a popular portrait artist

She has had several paintings accepted into the 11th Annual Mile High International Pastel Exhibition in Denver where she received a top award for her painting ldquoIn Daddyrsquos Safe Griprdquo The following year her painting ldquoBurst of Heavenly Gloryrdquo was selected for the cover of How Do You See God

Her passion for realistic excellence in art drives her to paint strikingly beautiful scenic landscapes nature and portraits In her words she claims to be characterized by what she calls the supreme four ldquoDrsquosrdquomdashDrawing DancingDecorating and Daydreaming while at the same time doing everything in her power to avoid ldquoDrdquo duties of Dusting Dishes and Deciding She has devoted herself to homeschooling Biblical and early American history creation science scrapbooking photography cake decorating poetry and writing She is now becoming an accomplished ballroom dancer and art gallery Sales associate at Hunter-Wolff Gallery Please stop by to meet Patsy and learn more about art and her love for pastels

follow us on 13 13 Visit our Blog 13 Follow Us 13 13 13 4

ART

COLL

ECTO

RMON

THLY

Dec

embe

r201

6

Jewelry Designer

Did you know that you can wear Sterling Silver jewelry that stays silver without discoloring your skin Jewelry Designer Diane Calkins will tell you why she calls it ldquolow maintenancerdquo wearable art during Hunter-Wolff Galleryrsquos H o l i d a y G a l a o n F r i d a y December 2 from 5-8 pm

If you never heard of Argentiumreg Sterling silver it is an alloy or mixture of silver containing 925 silver and 75 copper or other metals Sterling silver made in the United States except jewelry is marked 925-999 and silver is 999 pure and generally too soft for producing functional objects therefore the silver is usually alloyed with copper to give it strength durability and beauty As beautiful as your new sterling silver jewelry is when you first purchase it it is likely to tarnish and need regular polishing to stay shiny

Although it costs slightly more than Sterling Silver Argentiumreg is a welcomed discovery by Peter Johns in 1996 a professor of silversmith at the Art and Design Research Insti tute (ADRI) S c h o o l o f A r t amp D e s i g n Middlesex University in England The project began in 1990 with research on the effects of germanium additions to silver alloys Johns discovered that by reducing the copper content in traditional silver and adding germanium (d i scovered in Germany nearly 100 year earlier) to silver it stays bright and beautiful Can you imagine silver

jewelry hollowware and sculpture that rarely needs polishing Argentiumreg forms a clear oxide reducing the tarnishing and contains 925 silver and no nickel

If you appreciate the look of silver Argentiumreg only needs an occasional wipe with a soft cloth to remove a smudge or finger mark and you can find hundreds of pieces to select from created by designer Diane Calkins at Hunter-Wolff Gallery

This shimmery white metal can be worn day or night and is a very popular in everyday jewelry Sterling silver jewelry is far more affordable than white gold or platinum

Moreover if you have a nickel allergy you can wear sterling silver earrings and other pieces made with Argentium because there is no nickel Fill up those Christmas stockings with this great gift idea

ArtistSpotlightDianeCalkins

follow us on 13 13 Visit our Blog 13 Follow Us 13 13 13 5

ART

CO

LLEC

TORM

ONTH

LYD

ecem

ber2

016

Be sure to check for new work regularly We add images of new arrivals weekly on Facebook and Hunter-Wolff Galleryrsquos website

Only 5 weeks lsquotil ChristmasOne of a kind gifts are on the shelf

Holiday Gi Ideas How Long Can They Last

Glass ldquoEnergy WebrdquoDennis DeBon

Original OilsJennifer Jung

PotteryTony Heslop

Small to Large OilsClifford T Bailey

Stocking StuffersHand-turned Designer Pens

Blown GlassDottie Boscamp