Avon Arts Celebration - Fine Art, Fine Wine, & Fine Spirits

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When starting down his path, BenJamin was given the words from another artist, "make what you like" - from those words Ben Jamin has found that the warm energy we all feel in great art comes from the artists who truly love what they create.  Ben creates his work using a plasma torch to create relief in thick steel plate. He then refines and polishes each piece before adding some color by way of chemical reaction, or patina. Ben has been refining his techniques for almost 15 years, and the quality of his patinas and finishes reveal just that. Be sure to take a look at his web site www.BJaminCustoms.com

Doug Wodark's art centers on an update of the iconic image of cowboys and Native Americans as well as animals in a more contemporary light.  A simple, atmospheric background, often with a solvent-based patina, overlaid by a single, closely cropped silhouette.   Doug lives in Castle Rock, Colorado with his wife, Heidi, and two children.  

His work can be found at various galleries throughout the West. 

 www.douglaswodark.com

George H. Jones began his career as an artist at a very early age with graphite renderings and painting in watercolors but soon progressed to oils, a medium he has adopted for the last 25 years. Jones, a Texas native and longtime Dallas resident, is one of a limited number of established artists whose body of work captivates the attention of private and public collectors across the country. Working in large format, Jones’ paintings invoke eccentricity through the use of impressionist shapes and color.  https://www.georgejonesart.com/

Kimberly's work combines hand worked metal, hand sandblasting, hand painting and traditional leaded glass. Completely hand made from scratch, work combines multistage sandblasting, hand worked metal, and hand painting.

Charles Sherman's work is inspired by a lifelong study of ancient civilizations, world cultures and religions.  His philosophy of life and art has always been the same: to promote the positive.  The forms he creates are minimalist, conceptual and inspired by sacred geometry.    In 2002, Sherman began investigating sculptural forms that express the concept of infinity, especially the three-dimensional Möbius form or continuum, to create ceramic Infinity Ring sculptures.  He hand builds  in clay, using the most primitive sculpture tools and coil or slab construction techniques.  Sometimes he applies glass mosaic to the ceramic, or transform the work into bronze or stainless steel.  Sherman's most recent body of work, the Miracle Towers, is based on variations of tetrahedron and pyramid forms, in welded and hand-brushed stainless steel, or cold-pressed steel with glass mosaic or various patinas.    Sherman's sculptures are designed to emit positive energy to the environment. His intention is to elevate the spirit of the viewer.  www.CharlesShermanArt.com

George H. Jones began his career as an artist at a very early age with graphite renderings and painting in watercolors but soon progressed to oils, a medium he has adopted for the last 25 years. Jones, a Texas native and longtime Dallas resident, is one of a limited number of established artists whose body of work captivates the attention of private and public collectors across the country. Working in large format, Jones’ paintings invoke eccentricity through the use of impressionist shapes and color.  https://www.georgejonesart.com/

Peter has been an artist for as long as he can remember and still proudly displays the ceramic dinosaur he made when he was just four years old. However, since 1986 he has solely worked in watercolors. Peter has shown his artwork in juried shows and galleries throughout the country since winning numerous awards. Peter's free-flowing style makes his watercolors unique. Peter is a mood painter creating an impression of his sublet matter through the use of bold and energetic colors. Peter's greatest satisfaction comes from the donation to worthy causes such as Habitat for the Humanity, the American Heart Association, the American Breast Cancer Society, Children’s Hospice House among others and was commissioned by Johns Hopkins in Baltimore where he produced some 50 originals for their surgery wing, Recently,  Wake Forest’s University’s new neonatal center approached Peter to paint the signature piece for the entrance to their new center and his 48 x 60 inch “Baby Bear” adorns the entrance. His work is bright and bold watercolors that adhere to wood panels treated with a preservative. https://peter-freischlag.squarespace.com/

JESS DAVILA spent his formative years in the beautiful State of Sonora, Mexico. He grew up exploring and appreciating the unspoiled beauty of the desert and mountainous regions of his homeland. The sculptures are created in stone like marble, alabaster, onyx, sandstone, calcite, bringing them to life to be unique.  Davila focuses on exploring a unique contemporary style. A completely self-taught artist, Davila draws on his experiences with various mediums which allow him to express and develop the many facets of his artistic talent and to further develop his creative being.  www.jessdavila.com

AFRICAN BATIK ART ON COTTON, ALSO REPRODUCED INTO LITHOS AND ARCHIVAL PRINTS. THE ARTWORK IS BASED ON THEMES CREATED BY CO-ARTIST, LUNGALA RUBADIRI. EACH IMAGES REPRESENTS A UNIVERSAL VALUE, SUCH AS FAMILY, FRIENDSHIP, HOPE, HAPPINESS, PEACE AND LOVE.   website is www.nzalamba-artworks.com 

This is a husband and wife team of 25 years designing and making interchangeable jewelry. All work is designed and created in-house. They create pendants, earrings, rings and bracelets that use marbles or gems interchangeably, each piece is sold with a bag of marbles, gems are sold separately. Their lines are in a variety of metals: sterling silver, fine silver plate, 14k gold, and vermeil. Their website, www.gotallyourmarbles.com shows the variety of what they create. 

Glenn lived abroad from 2008 to 2015, traveling extensively and taking photos. He returned home in 2015 to roll the dice as a full-time photographer. Since then, he's split his time traveling the country to participate in art shows - it's gone better than anyone could have dreamed! - and taking photos domestically and abroad. His objective is to create classic, realistic images that stand the test of time. He specializes in large images and panoramas, in sizes up to 6 by 24 feet, and small edition numbers.  www.glennlewisphotography.com

You have to see this in person to believe it! Thousands of hand glued glass beads come together to create unique mosaic paintings.  Each one draws visitors in with their vibrant sparkles of colors that create an immersive & tactile experience.   www.sabrinafreyart.com

Deserted Design creates Rustic Tranquility through splash-free, indoor fountains, Wall Art (light boxes, hook boards, small shelves, figures, etc.), Lamps (table and floor), seating, wine racks, clocks, bottle balancers, boot jacks, purse bling, boot bling (Booty Bling ™) and more, all made from rustic barn, reclaimed, or repurposed wood with leather, iron, and other accents.  Most of our art works incorporate subtle LED lighting that is controllable via a remote control.  All of our art works are 100% hand crafted by us in Tucson, AZ, USA.

www.DesertedDesign.com

From the harvesting of my materials through the whole creative process I work alone. Wood lathe turnings, Carvings and bandsaw cutting. My pieces are inlayed with stones & metals finished to a high luster. 

jkwoodart@msn.com

His work is derived from His love of childhood and the endless imaginings that come with it.
With his joyfull whimsical imagination, Christopher strives to create a deeper dimension to the stories and imagery he skillfully portrays in his sculpture.     “When I see, or imagine, a subject or scene, I love the inherent beauty present in its shape, texture, and flow. The medium is the same way, though I draw and paint, I am drawn to the tactile feel of clay in my hands. I do most of my work with my bare hands, only using tools as extensions of them when necessary.”   https://www.christopheryancey.com/

Slantbrush Studio's creator Matt Rinn has always been inspired by his love of the outdoors.  When looking at his work one can see the influence of the four  elements: earth, water, wind, and fire.  Matt's unique approach also uses flow and movement from his favorite sports: soccer, board sports, mountain biking, and whitewater kayaking.  Some favorite techniques he incorporates in his pieces are long lines, free fluid strokes, unique structural foundations, and upward ramp like curves. His intention and end goal is to bring to life the sometimes overlooked natural beauty in everything and everyone in this life.  Remember to take an extra few minutes to look a little deeper and a little closer into Matt's creations. Most likely,  an unexplained surprise with in his art await your discovery!

www.slantbrushstudio.com

This is a husband and wife team of 25 years designing and making interchangeable jewelry. All work is designed and created in-house. They create pendants, earrings, rings and bracelets that use marbles or gems interchangeably, each piece is sold with a bag of marbles, gems are sold separately. Their lines are in a variety of metals: sterling silver, fine silver plate, 14k gold, and vermeil. Their website, www.gotallyourmarbles.com shows the variety of what they create. 

Based in Vail, Ms. Thomas has been creating visual art for over 20 years.  Her work is inspired by the beauty of our Colorado mountains.  She prefers Liquitex acrylic and ink products on aluminum, gessobord, and canvas.  Some works use the shou sugi ban technique for a dramatic impression.  Works are currently on display at Colorado Mountain College in Edwards, Parklane Gallery in Kirkland, WA, and with the Vail Valley Art Guild.  She is currently the Guild’s Featured Artist.

Www.Veritedesigns.com

https://www.instagram.com/margaretthomas_veritedesigns/

By blending two of natures alluring elements, wood and stone, Tina  creates functional, culinary accessories. Her Cutting Boards, Gathering  Boards, Serving Platters and Dipping Trays will elevate your daily or  special occasions. 

Tina meticulously searches through  arborists’ wood lots looking for the perfectly flawed, cracked and knot  filled hardwoods that other woodworkers pass by because of these  deficits. She chooses smaller pieces of wood that will be enhanced with  Stone like turquoise, lapis, malachite or chrysocolla, and inlays these  into these cracks and voids. Following a similar method to the Japanese  art of Kintsugi, where broken and fractured pottery is mended with gold  or silver dust, thereby restoring the fragments to a functional and more  beautiful piece.  http://knot-wong.squarespace.com/

Marilyn's art is reverse painting on acrylics. Yep, she paints in reverse from the most forward elements of the piece to the furthest back. You have to see it in person to truly appreciate its magic. Her work is inspired by the natural beauty that surrounds her home at the base of the Mt. Evans wilderness area in Idaho Springs, Colorado. Painting in a modern impressionist style, Marilyn's art is infused with brilliant light and color. Her use of textured, bold brush strokes magnifies the vivid impressionist style.

http://marilynquigleyart.com/

PASSION for Nature & Photography has inspired Brad Carlin since 1992. He has become an outdoors-man with high respect for his subject matter. Twenty years of his images have been acquired by way of film, but he is currently using digital equipment with Very Little Photoshop editing. Scouting & sneaking, camouflage, scent block, tree stands, ground blinds, and understanding wildlife behavior are some other techniques that he uses.


www.bcnaturephotography.com

Ashley Ball is the one woman show behind Bowled Over Ceramics. Everything is handmade by her start to finish, from a lump of clay to the final fired piece. She focuses on functional artwork, as a way to bring beauty to the seemingly mundane. You can find her work at bowledoverceramicsab.Etsy.com.

Cecelia is well known as the “Fastest Draw in the West” because of her popular five-minute profile that is rendered realistically and accurately in record time.  She has completed over 50,000 portraits and they hang in homes all over the world. 

Cecelia also paints on wild tree wood that she gathers from mountain trails in Summit County. The images range from wildlife, florals, landscapes and fantasy.  They are a clever collaboration between artist and nature.

https://portraitsbycecelia.com/

Lisa  Pearson Designs believes that art should not come at nature’s expense.  From the handcrafted, minimalist jewelry collection to our eco-friendly  home goods lovingly crafted by artisans and designers we admire, every  product we sell is sustainable, ethically sourced, or organic.

https://www.lisapearsondesigns.com/

Deidre Sappington is a progressive custom stained glass artist, specializing is stained glass pet portraits.  www.Brokenglass.design

Off the Slopes is a new family owned and operated company located in Breckenridge, Colorado. We focus on Plasma cutting, Laser Engraving, CNC Routing and much more. Visit our website at www.Offtheslopes.com or email Sam at Sam.Harris@offtheslopes.com for more information.

Autumn Teneyl mountain chic clothing for the earth conscious women. Autumn creates each piece with the real women in mind. Feel good ,look good, do good support Colorado made clothing. The work work is a vision of small batch hand-made original and  flattering designs. The clothing has timeless  styles that fit real women, using fabrics that are durable, luxuriously comfortable, and cozy.  https://autumnteneyl.com