The evergreen mountain art celebration - june 24 & 25

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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

Art and science are combined to reveal a microscopic view of nature in Lee Hendrickson's  photographs of crystals. Magnified thousands of times, the images evoke a contemporary feel in an infinite array of pattern and color. https://www.photographyofcrystals.com/

Covert Metals is a one-person metal working studio located in Denver, Colorado. Each piece is hand crafted using traditional metalsmithing techniques. Covert Metals emphasizes unique one of a kind design that melds contemporary styling with hand forged detailing, bridging the gap between utilitarian items and wearable art. More at https://covertmetals.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

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

Collective Geekery is a husband/wife collaborative team specializing in unique three-dimensional mixed media artworks, many made with reclaimed or upcycled materials. A veterinarian who's wanted to be an artist since age five, Meghann is in charge of spilling the paint, giving Kevin metalworking requests that defy the laws of physics, and labeling the art supplies. Kevin (occupational safety specialist by day) is the "welpenter", bringing a sense of movement and whimsy to each piece with his wood and metalcraft.  He also makes fantastic quesadillas.   Together, Meghann and Kevin meld the colorful and messy with the strong and structural, in art as in life. Their art is borne out of asking the question “what if we...?”, endeavoring to bring an innovative approach to the composition of each piece. The unconventional structural elements complement the colorful pieces, helping them to “escape the frame” and become something unique and fascinating.  https://collectivegeekery.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/

Moss was exposed to the art world at a very young age.  His sister, Lyn Kent Jones, was the first in the family to follow a career in art.  Definite influences by the wonderful Russell family of artists in Pecos, a small town in romantic West Texas, created a spark in Moss which followed him through worldly careers to the point where the artistic pull could no longer be denied.  In fact, Moss' budding artist son, also Moss, provided a stimulus for the elder artist to "get serious" about art.   

Moss is amazed on a daily basis with the processes of applying paint to a blank canvas and at some point seeing something beautiful, inspiring, or exciting pop out.  Catching the light of the world is his goal.  Beauty will follow. 

www.mosskentart.com

Stainless steel serving pieces with hand made glass beads on the custom handle.  I choose all the beads myself and private glass artists custom make them to fit my product.  My glass artists are at this moment located in 6 different countries.  This makes my product different and special.

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. 

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/

7x8" fabric & leather bags that clip to belt loops or can be worn with a strap. Leather bags are all one of a kind.  12 to 22" dream catchers.  This year introducing Sari silk wind socks with bells & one of a kind leather hat bands.(wind socks & hat bands haven't been made yet but will send photos ASAP) 

www.ArtsyFartsyLisa.com

Hand cut and stitched custom made leather goods for home and travel. 

Handmade Jewelry and Handmade clothes.

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.

Original Oil Painting's, classical style and technique, custom handmade frames.

Mountain Craftsmen creates fine woodworking products ranging from small furniture, home and office decor pieces, and attractive artwork. They have a high creative standard and an eye for detail, hand crafting items that are engaging, beautiful, and can fit in with a variety of lifestyles.   Mountain Craftsmen Traditional Tools / Quality Materials / Contemporary Products  MountainCraftsmen.com

All of the pieces are made from naturally shed deer and elk antler found in the high mountains of Southern Colorado and reindeer antler that comes from a local rancher with a small herd on her land. With an eye to capture the best quality of the antler’s shape, color and or texture, each piece is cut with a band saw, shaped with a belt sander & then hand sanded.  Some pieces are burned to give a warm brown tone.  Every piece is polished with white rouge on a jeweler's wheel for a finish that allows the subtle beauty of the colors and textures to be revealed with a sheen that does not chip or yellow.  Accents are sterling silver and goldfill, semiprecious stones and other interesting finds

David creates his sculptures traditionally through the lost-wax process, casting in bronze primarily. He has recently started casting some of his birds in glass and perches them on different exotic woods. David is an elected sculptor member of the National Sculpture Society (NSS). 

www.daverichardsonart.com

My works are desert inspired, handcrafted and one of a kind. I incorporate old world techniques to create unique heritage pieces that are sophisticated and playful!

www.jeddadiahemanuel.com 

Julie creates mountain inspired pieces using reclaimed wood and resin. Her artwork is inspired by her mountain lifestyle in Evergreen, Colorado. She highlights some of her favorite things about the Rocky Mountains- snow capped peaks, brilliant starry skies, and forest tree lines. Her artwork is made in layers, so it gives depth and dimension, and no two are exactly alike. www.modstikdesigns.com

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

Crystal Hey Designs creates functional resin art, charcuterie boards, lazy Suzan's, cutting boards, utensils and various other kitchen items. Resin wall art.