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February 1st -- "Art in the Raw!"
Featuring / Artist Mary Sobrina Kuder |
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There was a lot of raw enthusiasm, as artist and gallery
staff went nose to nose on the real stories behind the draw
of this engaging art.
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Gallery guests taking in the view.
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A warm fire, and a promise of some of the
great appetizers being served cajoled the
Duchess Frederica Monet to come out and
greet gallery guests. |
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Bruce Stillman's contemporary art seems at
home next to Mary Kuder's paintings and some
of the younger crowd that found their way to the
reception.
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Sedona Monthly's publisher, Debbie Weinkauff,
enjoying the lively reaction solicited by Mary's
colorful mixed media. |
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Mary describing the elaborate creative process involved in her very detailed
Encaustic Mixed Media stories.
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First Friday events have definately become the
highlight of Sedona
night life.
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Sedona, Arizona is the place to be on the First Friday night of the month
where fine art collectors enjoy the artist's receptions at El Prado by the Creek
in Tlaquepaque. |
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The view down the hall includes intricate pottery by
Leslie Thompson, a Sharman sculpture by Rob Holt
and a glimpse of Mary Sabrina Kuder's exhibit.
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While her art is contemplative and reflective, the artist stays grounded and never without a good sense of humor much to the delight of her collectors.
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The reception drew a very eclectic crowd of art lovers and truth seekers.
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November 24th & 25th
Featuring / Artist Ken Payne |
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Ken Payne sculpting the fine details on his latest
bronze in a series honoring the Pony Express
that served the West through the roughest
territories imaginable.
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Guests enjoy listening to Ken's in depth knowledge of the history he so
beautifully captures in his sculptures.
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Legendary sculptor, Ken Payne, takes a break from his
sculpting to visit with collectors.
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Gallery staff quizzes Ken on his story line as she admires his ability to
capture the sense of urgency the riders operated under as they passed
through uncharted territory.
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