Approaching Taos II Oil by Ken Daggett
This stupendous palette knife painting is of the beloved overlook area, the view that takes one's breathe away as one soasr up out of the twists and turns of the canyon to emerge at the top of the world. Here are the great acts of nature that carved and shaped the gorge and pushed the history-encrusted earth up toward the skies. Like the view itself, this creation by Ken is all the more powerful by its sheer size - 40" high by 60" wide and then the adding size of the frame. This is a painting to be considered as the center of a great art collection. Call me or email and I can also send you a larger photograph.
Winter is upon us and it is beautiful! We are getting new snow and the skiing is outstanding. The avid skiers are thrilled as the slopes are open and uncrowded with great snow. This is also a favorite time of the year for plein air painters. The white of the snow is rarely white since it reflects the colors around it, creating a perfect color balance for paintings. The studio painters have new reference materials for the upcoming Colors of Winter group show.
Shadows on Snow by Peggy McGivern
This wonderfully designed and executed painting by Peggy McGivern is the perfect example of painting the "white" of winter. There are so many colors that aren't at first obvious. Take a moment to look at all the colors within.
New Fountains in Gallery Scupture Garden
Act I Gallery is dedicated to being an exciting, welcoming gallery offering great art at great prices. Constantly changing exhibits, special events and a user-friendly web site encourage our customers to grow in appreciation and knowledge of fine art. Our goals is to enrich the quality of their lives through the acquisition of fine art while building personal, long-term relationships for 22 years - and counting!
Your selection includes paintings by Stephen C. Datz, Ken Daggett, Dinah K. Worman, Peggy McGivern, Joyce Hamil, Iva Morris, Doug Candelaria, Sandy Applegate, Suzanne Betz, Audrey Davis, Sharon Craft, Virginia Vaughan, Bobbie Markeson, Jeri Moore, Lee Heartwell and Carol Rath.
Jewelry in sterling silver and gold are by G. L. Miller while beadwork is by Vicki Swiatek. There is glass by William C. Davis; bronze sculpture by Nnamdi Okonkwo, Jim Eppler and Wendy Salin; stone carvings and bronze by James Horne. We also represent wood turned bowls by Matt Moulthrop and Philip Moulthrop; gourd maidens by Mark and Nancy Hargis, furniture by Seymour Wheelock and last, but not least, wind sculpture by Roger Heitzman.
Shows upcoming in 2011 include solo exhibitions by both Stephen C. Datz and Peggy McGivern. Ken Daggett will also be presenting a solo show in the upcoming months. Along with these major events, we continue to offer showcases of special new pieces, lecture on fine art and art demonstrations.
Act I Gallery has become a destination gallery for visitors and locals alike. Known for diversity in media and subject matter, we offer you a diverse selection of original art, whether you collect oil paintings, pastels, watercolors, bronze, jewelry, ceramics, turned wood or turning wind sculpture. With time payments always part of our offerings, collectors have garnered fine art collections to share with family and friends and then on to heirs and museums.
