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Change is Good – A Refresh for Shawna Moore
July 15th, 2017
Written by Shawna Moore, gallery artist The myth of the artist alone in the studio either in blissful inspiration or brooding despair fails to address the more common ailment of boredom with one’s own work. Creativity is an exploration, a pursuit and a journey that requires substantial effort to find and unfold. Artists often […]
Your Greatest VICE: Matt Flint
June 28th, 2017
Straight from Vice.com, we are pleased to re-post this piece on Matt Flint. Wyoming artist Matt Flint spreads a message of conservation through dreamy animal portraits. Nature-Loving Artist Translates Wild Encounters onto Canvas By Sean Neumann, June 2017 Wildlife painter Matt Flint‘s memories have a profound impact on his work. He remembers exploring the snowy […]
“Past | Present” Show by Pamela Murphy and Sarah Winkler
June 28th, 2017
With resplendently textured paint layers, Pamela Murphy and Sarah Winkler give the surface of their work its own individualized history, all the while giving elegant insight into a time in our collective past. Please join Gallery MAR in welcoming both artists for an artist reception on Friday, June 30th at 6pm.
Generations on the Ranch, That’s What I Love
June 17th, 2017
A story by artist Maura Allen The painting titled “Reign It In” has a sweet story… I was on a ranch last summer and saw this young cowboy.
How To Move a 900 Pound Sculpture
June 7th, 2017
The beautiful sculpture “14 Piece Ring” now rests in a picturesque meadow overlooking this spectacular swimming pond. Thank you to all the helping hands, the collectors, and to the artist, Jamie Burnes.
Don’t Hang Your Art
May 27th, 2017
Put away your measuring tape, your hammer and nails, your fear of putting holes in your walls—it turns out that you don’t have to hang your art at all. One of the most popular ways to display artwork these days requires far less commitment than that. Simply set the art on the floor, or on a shallow shelf, and lean it up. The result is casual-looking but refined, with a little bit of treasure-hunt intrigue mixed in. And you can switch it right up without worrying over the holes you’ve put in the wallpaper.
New Artists Julia Morgan-Leamon and Faye Mylen
May 26th, 2017
Gallery MAR is proud to now represent the lively, adventurous work of artist Julia Morgan-Leamon and the tranquil, graceful work of artist Faye Mylen.
Sarah Winkler’s Commission at New Scottsdale Resort
May 6th, 2017
Besides looking forward to her exhibition at Gallery MAR this summer (“Past/Present” opening June 30), Sarah Winkler has another big announcement — the installation of her commissioned painting in the restaurant and lounge, Hearth ’61, at the new resort, Mountain Shadows in Scottsdale, AZ. The hotel found her work through her Instagram artwork! Sarah recently […]
Studio Series: James Penfield
May 5th, 2017
By Kirsten Nicholas Artist James Penfield is a Minnesota native currently living in Minneapolis. His painting combines ideas of photography, design, and nature in a way that analyzes our rapidly changing environment – both technologically and physically. Some of his noted collaborations include Vice Magazine, Converse, MN Vikings LLC, and the Denver Children’s Hospital. He’s […]
Essential Questions: Artist Fatigue
April 28th, 2017
So you’ve got our attention (or a gallery’s initial attention). How do you hold it? If you’ve got a Facebook, Instagram or Twitter page, try to post something on a regular basis that allows those interested in your work to follow its progression, growth, shifts, and your new projects.