July2009 Newsletter | Hunter-Wolff Gallery | 719.520.9494

July Showtime

Making Room for Guest Artists

Who’s Who ─ In or Out

Contents

Special Interest Articles

July Showtime 1 Who’s Who 1 OCC ArtWalk 2 What is En Plein Air? 2 Top Awards 3 Contributors & Members 4 Working Together

It is summertime and the hot and sultry days of July are upon us. A year of painting outdoors has culminated in a month-long indoor exhibit where it is cool and comfortable. The Pikes Peak Plein Air Painters (PPPAP), comprising 30-some dedicated painters, have been working for nearly 12 months to present more than 100 paintings all created on location at the top of a mountain, near a babbling brook, along a snowy embankment, below a misty waterfall, and in places we can only dream about. For the past five years, the PPPAP has been growing in numbers and exhibiting the fruits of their labor across Colorado for one special month annually. This year, we proudly sponsor their annual show and will host an Opening Reception on July 3. The gallery will transform its walls by temporarily taking down the majority of its existing artwork to accommodate 33 PPPAP artists. Until the end of July, the exhibition of the “The Best of PPPAP” includes artists known nationally and some just making their debut in a gallery setting. Having followed the PPPAP’s progress for the past few years, they are well recognized for the quality and affordability of the work offered on a regional and national level. Some of the painters begin and end their work outdoors to fully capture the atmosphere of their setting, while others make sketches or complete a small study outdoors and add finishing touches in the studio. All attempt to capture the mystery of light, mood, and predominate colors experienced during their paint-out. Pursuing en plein painting from life challenges the finest artists in the world, and the Pikes Peak Plein Air Painters gather regularly to face the challenge and deliver excellence in beautiful artwork for our benefit. Be sure to visit us during July.

Founded in January 2004 by Kenneth Shanika and an artist friend, Pikes Peak Plein Air Painters (PPPAP) is a fellowship of professional artists dedicated to the historic tradition of painting directly from life “in the moment”. Whether working outdoors or in the studio, PPPAP members carry forward this tradition by exploring and responding to the timeless beauty that surrounds us all.

Fruit, Cheese & Wine by Sue Noyd,

PPPAP

Kenneth Shanika

A Special Edition Dedicated to the

Best of the Pikes Peak Plein Air

Painters

July 3, 2009 Old Colorado City ArtWalk

Visit with some of today’s top representational artists, observe special demos, and purchase works from a wide array of artistic styles. Don’t miss this monthly event to find affordable original paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, fine jewelry, ceramics, glassworks, and more created by more than 300 locally and internationally acclaimed fine artists.

Visit our generous sponsors:

The Broadmoor Hotel Colorado Springs Imaging Tim Davis Graphic Designer Front Range Barbeque, Gertrude’s Restaurant Jake & Telly’s La Baguette Bakery & Café The Mason Jar Family Restaurant, Jorge’s Mexican Restaurant Concours Cars of Colorado Old Colorado Square Fountain Colony Old Town Guesthouse Westside Pioneer

Q: Is it possible to have a glass sculpture made for a special corporate award? A: Absolutely. Based on size, color, and budget, you can work with Donna Gordon, who is happy to commission pieces to meet your corporate needs. Examples of corporate “award” pieces are in the gallery and on our website.

Q: I want to hang artwork on my stone fireplace. Is it possible? A: Yes. It can be a challenge but with the right masonry nails and tools, we have done exactly that for a very happy customer. Hanging artwork is a free service that the gallery provides and we will assess the task and make sure your artwork is hung securely and safely.

Kelli

Send your questions to AskKelli@gmail.com

Mark your calendar to visit each “ArtWalk CARES” gallery: All that Glitters, Arati Artists’ Gallery, Artist’s Lair, Calabash, Chrystina's Gallery, Cucuru Gallery Café, Got Groovy Goods, Hunter-Wolff Gallery, Nirvana, Pine Creek Art Gallery, The Flute Player, Simpich Showcase, The Squash Blossom, Velez Galleries and Western Winds Gallery.

What is En Plein Air? En plein air is a French term which means "in the open air", and is specifically used to describe the act of painting outdoors. Artists have long painted outdoors, but in the mid-19th century working in natural light became particularly important to the Barbizon school and Impressionism. Painting in the open air “from life” is a pursuit unlike any other painting technique. It challenges artists to concentrate every sensory nerve on the information available in the open air. They absorb it all from sight to sound, from temperature to atmosphere, and then channel those feelings from head to hand, re-creating their impressions with paints on paper or canvas to help the viewer feel the moment as he experienced it. Experts going back to the 19

th century argued that painting en plein air was

the only way the artist could capture his vision by finding truth in nature. The plein air purist will create their works from beginning to end outdoors, while other plein artists will make their sketches outdoors and elaborate and expand in the studio for a finished work of art. There is no doubt that painting en plein air as a purist or not has impacted how we see the world on canvas. The goal of teachers and student artists alike is to capture the light and colors peculiar to a location. Painting from life is a pursuit that continues to challenge the finest artists in the world, and the Pikes Peak Plein Air Painters continue to grow and share ideas while upholding their philosophy for excellence in beautiful artwork. Experience this beauty by perusing the artwork by Hunter-Wolff Gallery’s plein air painters and members of the PPPAP. You can bring timeless beauty into your life and your home by collecting works created en plein air or by attending PPPAP exhibitions and workshops at venues such as Hunter-Wolff Gallery. The month of July is dedicated to the members of PPPAP.

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Top Awards & Recognition

New Collection Corner

Plein Air Art by PPPAP www.pikespeakpleinairpainters.com

Congratulations to Kenneth Shanika for his leadership, insight and

selflessness as the overseer of the PPPAP insuring the continuation of plein painting in the Pikes Peak region in its truest tradition.

Congratulations to each PPPAP member for giving us gallery-quality

art and following their passion to deliver original art at its very best!

Update Your Calendar

July 3 – PPPAP Opening 2-8 pm 3 – ArtWalk 5-8 pm August 7 – ArtWalk 5-8 pm Featuring Laura Reilly’s City Sensations

John McGraw Carol McIntyre Susan McKelvy Kathryn McMahon Judith Myers Susan Noyd Jan Oyler Cono Pitigna Carl Riggs Terri Sanchez Rosemary Scheuering Kenneth Shanika Penny Stewart Robert Wands Larry Wilkinson Sally Ann Wilson

Deb Bartos Irene Braun Jeannie Breeding Miriam Brock Roger Carlson CJ Chadwell Lindsay Dawson Dellacroce Susan Fowler Gary Gore George Hart Patience Heyl Vada Hilts Jean Houghton Julie Kirkland Marlene Kort Cynthia McBride

Contributors & Members Working Together

ART Clas s e s Art lessons on location are available weekly. Resident Artist Kathryn A. McMahon instructs oil and acrylic painting classes. Call now to register 719.520.9494

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Hunter-Wolff Gallery is a proud sponsor of Pikes Peak Plein Air Painters. This organization started with 13 members five years ago and has more than doubled with over 30 members today. Many of the PPPAP members are professional artists who make their living through gallery sales and art events. Five of the PPPAP members are award-winning artists with collections at Hunter-Wolff Gallery. We applaud all dedicated artists and wish to recognize Kenneth Shanika, Kathryn McMahon, Marlene Kort, Jean Houghton and Janelle Cox for steadily bringing us beautiful artwork for our patrons. Join us throughout the month of July for the opportunity to select new art by:

The Best of the Pikes Peak Plein Air Painters Annual Exhibit and Sale

Opening Reception on Friday, July 3 5-8 pm

Meet the artists and support Colorado’s PPPAP

Select from over 100 new plein air paintings and enjoy original art captured by the vision of artists finding truth in nature.

Hunter-Wolff Gallery

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Oils by Ken Shanika

Oils by Kathryn McMahon

Pastels by Jean Houghton

Oils by Janelle Cox

Pastels by Marlene Kort