Tag: artist
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Long-awaited Leonardo da Vinci Museum opens this week in downtown Pueblo
After years of discussion and planning, the long-awaited official opening of North America’s only permanent Leonardo da Vinci Museum will take place with a two-day celebration beginning Friday. The museum, near the Riverwalk in the heart of downtown Pueblo, is one of only six in the world, including Italy, France, South Korea, Australia and Brazil.…
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Four-story Castle Rock mural commemorates Colorado, U.S. anniversaries
As Colorado celebrates the 150th anniversary of its statehood, and the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday, the Douglas County Housing Partnership has announced the creation of a mural that commemorates both historic milestones. Painted by Colorado Springs-based muralist Michael Beenenga, the large-scale artwork covers four stories of the building at 403 Perry St., in Castle…
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Colorado muralist turns blank walls into vibrant art
Twenty-five feet in the air, balanced on metal planks and surrounded by the echo of an empty half-court gym, artist Kristen Zimmerman steadies her brush. Around her, more than 1,500 square feet of wall curves around her client’s in-house basketball court. With each stroke of her paintbrush, black-and-white portraits of legendary athletes begin to emerge.…
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‘Portal of imagination’: Colorado artist creates whimsical Hobbit houses
LITTLETON • After following the stone path to the storybook cottage, I step through the carved round door, as if walking into a fairy tale. A tree stands at the heart of the earthen playhouse, surrounded by caramel wooden panels embellished with paintings and mystical decorations. Light peeks through the sunroofs and porthole windows, adding…
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‘Portal of imagination’: Colorado artist creates whimsical Hobbit houses
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LITTLETON • After following the stone path to the storybook cottage, I step through the carved round door, as if walking into a fairy tale. A tree stands at the heart of the earthen playhouse, surrounded by caramel wooden panels embellished with paintings and mystical…
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‘There’s language in my art’: Local artist Skylar Sypher to open exhibition
Throughout history, the human hand has been notorious among artists for how difficult it can be to illustrate. But for Colorado Springs artist Skylar Sypher, the challenge is worth it. As the subject of much of her work, Sypher finds connection between emotion and hands. “There’s language in my art,” said Sypher, who is deaf.…
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New exhibit features works by Colorado Springs sculptor Bill Burgess, his two children
Having an artist father can mean a childhood that doesn’t resemble the typical kid next door. Lisa Burgess remembers only being allowed one hour of TV every week, and that hour was devoted to “60 Minutes.” Instead, she and her brother, Bill Burgess Jr., were encouraged to get creative alongside their dad, Bill Burgess, in…
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Junk removal business owner crafts sculpture from abandoned items
Ray Whitcomb, the owner of Junk Removed Now, transforms discarded materials found through his work into intricate art pieces. Whitcomb, a Colorado Springs resident, uses his art and business to advocate for upcycling while finding healing and purpose in his artistic journey. (Video by Skyler Ballard/ the Gazette)
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Meet Colorado Springs artist and Air Force veteran Daniel Logan
A fresh coat of paint now covers the walls of the Fountain Creek Nature Center. It’s a new mural, capturing local flora and fauna surrounding a winding river that flows across the walls. The vibrant colors and geometric designs are the work of Colorado Springs artist Daniel Logan. It’s Logan’s second completed mural. The new…
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Annual pottery sale near Colorado Springs to feature hundreds of pieces at half price
Mystical things happen when Deborah Hager sits down in the morning to throw a lump of clay on her pottery wheel. Not only does she transform a shapeless mass into something beautiful and functional, she also moves into a flow state where her previous night’s dreams begin to unravel. “The allure of pottery is sometimes…