CAG Artists juried into Greely Art Exhibition and Sale

SUMMER'S END Pastel Painting by Vanda Edington

BRIDGE OF GLASS IV  Photo by Don Edington

Congratulations goes out to CAG Artists, Vanda and Don Edington for being juried into the 47th Annual National Greeley Art Exhibition and Sale. 

The sale will be open free to the public at the Greeley City Hall, 1000 10th Street, from June 3 through June 14, 2013, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featured in the juried show will be one hundred and thirty pieces of art, representing sixty artists. Over $2000 in prizes will be awarded, including $1000 for the Best of Show award. The NGAE stages the yearly show and sale to raise money for the benefit of young artists in need of financial aid to fulfill their aspirations in art. A kick off reception, open to the public, will be held on Saturday, June 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets for the reception can be purchased at the door for $10.

CAG Member in the Spotlight- Vanda Edington

“Reflections”

This piece showing at Art Fest 

at the Laramie County Library

November 14^th through December 18^th

Pastel painting 9x12 priced at $188

 “Gorgeous Geraniums”

This piece showing at

 the Nagle Warren venue of

 Art Design and Dine throughout November.

 Reception November 8^th

Pastel painting 9x12 priced at $188

Vanda Edington

"Creating a visual image, a communication that evokes positive emotion – first for me and then others – is what art means to me. It is the personal expression of fleeting thought, whimsy, a smile, a beautiful day. My inspiration comes from workshops, travel and other artists as I discover my visual voice. You will find my paintings are moving to be a bit more impressionistic, as I strive to simplify images as I simplify life. Enjoy the journey with me. I hope to enLiven  a moment. "   

Awards:

Vanda received Signature Status of the Pastel Society of Colorado in 2011. Her art has been accepted in numerous regional juried exhibitions, including the Old West Museum Western Spirit Show and the Governor's Capitol Art Exhibition. In the various exhibitions she has won many awards and prizes. She recently was featured in a solo show, Purely Pastel, with her mentor, Terrie Lombardi showing exclusively pastel works of art at the Ester and John Clay Fine art Gallery. During 2011 and 2012, Vanda and her pastel pal Gail Watford have shown their work in 5 duo-exhibitions in Cheyenne and Laramie, WY.

Organizations:

Pastel Society of Colorado: Signature Member, Arts Cheyenne: Board Member, University of Wyoming Art Museum National Advisory Board, Cheyenne Artists Guild, Wyoming  Artists Association 

Workshops/Study:
Terrie Lombardi, Teri Grotmaker, Jeanne Mackenzie, Pattie Andre, Lorenzo Chavez, Linda Lillegraven, Mike Beeman, Joan Fullerton, University of Wyoming, Laramie County Community College, Weekly Art Challenge

To find out more about Vanda and her art contact her at:

Email: enliven.art@gmail.com

or subscribe to Vanda's blog at http://vandaedington

“Sunburst” 
This piece showing at the Duck Barn

November 23rd through December 15th
5x7 pastel priced at $88

 "Ivy and Aster"
This piece showing at the 
Cheyenne Artists Guild Gift Shop. 
8x10 pastel priced $248 

Gail Watford & Vanda Edington- November Art Design and Dine

"Marvelous Miniatures
and Masterpieces"

Paintings by 

Gail Watford 
and Vanda Edington

Art Design and Dine

November 8th from 5-8 PM

Nagle Warren Mansion 

222 East 17th Street

Cheyenne, WY  

The pastel duo of Vanda Edington and Gail Watford, Cheyenne Artist Guild members, will be showing their work for Art Design and Dine once again this November at the gallery in the Nagle Warren Mansion. This year their show will be made up of miniatures and a few larger pieces to finish off the exhibit. Expect to see a little bit of everything in the show from floral paintings to wildlife as well as landscapes.  Both Vanda and Gail work in an impressionist style and invite you to come enjoy an evening of their art and the hospitality of Nagle Warren. 

"Mountain Bluebird"
Pastel Painting by Gail Watford
gailwatford.com
gailwatford.blogspot.com

Gail Watford attended the University of Central Arkansas obtaining a BSE in Art. Through the years she has continued her education with classes and independent study at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith as well as workshops with artists Terri Lombardi, Pattie Andre', Linda Lilligraven, Jeannie Mackenzie, Terrie Gortmaker, Mike Beeman and Jim Wilcox. Gail is on the board of the Cheyenne Artists Guild as Blog Editor and a signature member of the Pastel Society of Colorado. For more information contact Gail through her website at http://www.gailwatford.com/ or her blog at http://gailwatford.blogspot.com/.

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"Enthralled with Pink"
Pastel Painting by Vanda Edington
vandaedington.blogspot.com 

Words from Vanda about her art, "Creating a visual image, a communication that evokes positive emotion – first for me and then others – is what art means to me. It is the personal expression of fleeting thought, whimsy, a smile, a beautiful day. I have dabbled in art in previous decades only to move on to the more pressing elements of life. My current exploration in art began with crafting paper cards. The words and textures were received with gratitude, inspiring me to continue crafting and creating outside of a small card face.

My journey in art is eclectic as I have not found one medium to confine my attention. Paper, words and textures intrigue me. Metallic, embellishment, layering, irradiance, and expressions - all capture my imagination and inspire abstract images. Painting in pastel is my current infatuation, drawing on inspiration from workshops, travel and other artists as I discover my visual voice."

CAG Members Watford and Edington show Art At Nagle Warren

"Marvelous Miniatures
and Masterpieces"

Paintings by 

Gail Watford 
and Vanda Edington

Art Design and Dine

November 8th from 5-8 PM

Nagle Warren Mansion 

222 East 17th Street

Cheyenne, WY  

The pastel duo of Vanda Edington and Gail Watford, CAG members, will be showing their work for Art, Design and Dine once again this November at the gallery in Nagle Warren Mansion. This year their show will be made up of miniatures and a few larger pieces to finish off the exhibit. Expect to see a little bit of everything in the show from floral paintings to wildlife as well as landscapes.  Both Vanda and Gail work in an impressionist style and invite you to come enjoy an evening of their art and the hospitality of Nagle Warren. 

"Enthralled with Pink"
Pastel Painting by
Vanda Edington
vandaedington.blogspot.com 

Words from Vanda about her art, "Creating a visual image, a communication that evokes positive emotion – first for me and then others – is what art means to me. It is the personal expression of fleeting thought, whimsy, a smile, a beautiful day. I have dabbled in art in previous decades only to move on to the more pressing elements of life. My current exploration in art began with crafting paper cards. The words and textures were received with gratitude, inspiring me to continue crafting and creating outside of a small card face.  My journey in art is eclectic as I have not found one medium to confine my attention. Paper, words and textures intrigue me. Metallic, embellishment, layering, irradiance, and expressions - all capture my imagination and inspire abstract images. Painting in pastel is my current infatuation, drawing on inspiration from workshops, travel and other artists as I discover my visual voice."

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"Mountain Bluebird"
Pastel Painting by Gail Watford 
gailwatford.com
gailwatford.blogspot.com

Gail Watford attended the University of Central Arkansas obtaining a BSE in Art. Through the years she has continued her education with classes and independent study at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith as well as workshops with artists Terri Lombardi, Pattie Andre', Linda Lilligraven, Jeannie Mackenzie, Terrie Gortmaker, Mike Beeman and Jim Wilcox. Gail is on the board of the Cheyenne Artists Guild as Blog Editor and a signature member of the Pastel Society of Colorado. For more information contact Gail through her website at http://www.gailwatford.com/ or her blog at http://gailwatford.blogspot.com/.

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LCCC Cultural Events honors one of our CAG Members

Terrie Lombardi demos pastels at Vanda Edington "Purely Pastel" Reception

"Enthralled with Pink"
Pastel Painting by Vanda Edington

Purely Pastel

 September 12, at 7PM 

Esther and John Clay Fine Arts Gallery at LCCC  

Purely Pastel is the name of the show featuring Vanda Edington, CAG member.  The show opens  September 12th with a demo and reception in the Easter and John Clay Fine Arts Gallery at LCCC.  Vanda was was selected to show her work through October 16th. Her teacher, Terrie Lombardi, will do a pastel demo and show several of her pieces. There will also be a display of pastel, papers, books and a slide show showing the production of pastel sticks at the Terry Ludwig Pastels factory.

"Love Affair with Peonies"
Pastel Painting by Terry Lombardi

Vanda Edington, CAG Member, Featured Artist at Laramie County Community College

"Tart and Juicy" Pastel Painting
by Vanda Edington

Save the Date for 

Purely Pastel! 

 September 12, at 7PM 

Esther and John Clay Fine Arts Gallery at LCCC  

Vanda Edington, CAG member, will show her pastel work through October 16th.  Her teacher, Terrie Lombardi, will do a pastel demo and show several of her pieces.  There will be a display of pastel, papers, books and a slide show showing the production of pastel sticks at the Terry Ludwig Pastels factory during the reception. 

Congratulations CAG Members Juried in the 2012 Governors Capitol Art Exhibition

Just in case you didn't know the 2012 GOVERNORS CAPITOL ART EXHIBITION  is this weekend!  It is open to the public from 10:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, and Sunday, July 1 In the Historic Hynds Building at 1602 Capitol in Cheyenne.   The Awards Reception will be from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. the evening on June 30. The reception will include light refreshments and a cash bar.  Governor Matt Mead will announce the Purchase and Juror's Choice Award winners at that time.  

We are proud to announce our guild members that are part of the show:  Mack Brislawn, Vanda Edington, Tony James,  Marian Kline, Mike McIntosh, Win Ratz and Georgia Roswell!!! Come out and congratulate  them on being chosen to be in this exclusive Wyoming exhibition!

As a preview to this weekend, check out some of the CAG members work you will see at the show.

"Somewhere in the Powder River Basin"  Painting by Mack Brislawn
Congratulations on receiving one on the Purchase Awards.

"Autumn Again" Pastel by Vanda Edington

"High Plains Thunder"   Photograph by Tony James
Congratulation on receiving one of the Purchase Awards

"Evening Horses" Oil Painting by Marian Kline

"Full Moon on Mount Moran" Oil Painting by Mike McIntosh

"Mountains and Plains" by Win Ratz

"Paint Pot - Yellowstone" Mixed Media by Georgia Rowswell
Congratulations on receiving one on the Purchase Awards. 

Governor's Capitol Art Exhibition June 30-July 1

The Governor's Capitol Art Exhibition is an annual event designed to promote, encourage and celebrate Wyoming artists. The show will be on public display from 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1 at the Hynds Building in downtown Cheyenne.  We, at the Cheyenne Artists Guild would like to congratulate all the artists juried into this annual competition.   You may review the 70 works in this year’s show and select your top six favorites at the following link  http://wyomuseum.state.wy.us/cac/pdf/2012GCAEFinalShow.pdf. 

Send your choices via email to david.newell@wyo.govor  or record them on the ballot sheet and send to:

David L. Newell

Curator of Art

Wyoming State Museum, Barrett Building

2301 C 2301 C t l A entral Avenue

Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002

 

The Cheyenne Artists Guild Blog would like to send out a special congratulations to our members which were juried into this show! Way to go members,  Mack Brislawn, Vanda Edington, Tony James, Marian Kline, Mike McIntosh, Win Ratz and Georgia Rowswell!  

EASTER SHOW WINNERS

2012 Winners of the 

51st Annual Easter Show 

at the Cheyenne Artists Guild

Best of Show

"Rainbow Hide Away" Wood Carving

 Tom Mulhurn 

1st Place
 "Rejoice" Pastel
 Vanda Edington

2nd Place

"Easy Does It" Acrylic 

Michael Raper

3rd Place

"A River Runs Through It" Pastel

Barbara Wolf 

Honorable Mention

"Happy Easter" Watercolor

Donna Person 

Honorable Mention

"Oregon Coast" Oil/Linen

Ramona Simonovich 

Honorable Mention

"Dance at Dusk" Blown Glass

Kathi Tarantola

CAG Members, Vanda Edington and Gail Watford Exhibit "Pure Pigment" at Works of Wyoming

To see more of Vanda and Gail's work
check out the following links to their blogs and websites at:

http://www.gailwatford.com/
http://gailwatford.blogspot.com/
http://vandaedington.blogspot.com/ 

Congratulations CAG Members Juried into the Western Spirit Art Show At the Old West Museum

Congratulations goes out to the following CAG members that were juried into the Western Spirit Art Show and Sale at the Old West Museum in Cheyenne. If you haven't been out to see the show you have until April 15th to check out one of the best shows in the region!

• Crystal Lawrence - Laramie, WY
• Molly Box - Cheyenne, WY
• Vanda Edington Cheyenne, WY
• Mike Brislawn - Laramie, WY
• Connie Johns - Cheyenne, WY
• Ted McCoy - Cheyenne, WY
• Mike McIntosh - Cheyenne, WY
• Winn Ratz - Cheyenne, WY
• Georgia Rowswell - Cheyenne, WY 
• Jeanie Schlump - Laramie, WY
• Gail Watford - Cheyenne, WY

Check out the Western Spirit 2012 Art Show and Sale link at:  http://www.oldwestmuseum.org/western_spirit_art_show_2012.aspx

Cheyenne Frontier Days "Old West Museum"
Frontier Park 4610 North Carey Ave, Cheyenne WY

Cheyenne Artists Guild Members Win Awards at the RSVP ArtFest

Saturday, November 19, Denver artist Eric Matelski judged and presented the following awards to CAG members during the 2011 RSVP ArtFest Reception at the Laramie Country Library in Cheyenne, WY. Cheyenne Artists Guild's own, Tony James also judged and presented photography awards in the categories of Scenic, Wildlife and Creative as well as presenting Best of Show in Photography.  To see all the award winners as well as other CAG members work be sure to and visit the library between now and December 18th during regular library hours.

CAG MEMBERS RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING AWARDS:

SCULPTURE:

1st Place-   "Rising to Damsels"  by Tom Mulhern

3rd Place-  "Flower Girl" by  Barbara Wolf

PAINTING:

BEST OF SHOW:   "Yellow is the Color" by Michael McIntosh

OIL:

1st Place- "40 Below" by Michael McIntosh

PASTEL:

1st Place- "Autumn Again" by Vanda Edington

3rd Place- "Reflections on the Lake" by Gail Watford

MIXED MEDIA:

1st Place- "Cougar Country" by Diana Riverstone

2nd Place- "Full Metal Jacket" by Gail Watford

3rd Place- "Scrap Ladies" by Donna Person

ACRYLIC:

1st Place- "This is My Land" by Michael Raper

3nd Place- "Clean Air" by Donna Person

Honorable Mention-  "Nice Itch" by Steve Rodriquez

PHOTOGRAPHY:

CREATIVE:

1st Place- "Pot" by Eugene Schumacher  

"The Grocery List"

The Grocery List at I.Qlinary

Paintings of fruit, vegetables and other edibles by 
Gail Watford and Vanda Edington

November 10th from 5-8 PM,  Art Design and Dine is serving up pastels good enough to eat at Cheyenne's newest venue, I.Qlinary.  The pastel duo of Vanda Edington  and Gail Watford will be showing their "Grocery List"  of some of their favorite foods painted to celebrate the opening of this innovative new business located at 1900 Thomes Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001.  For more information about  what's cooking at IQ  you can call Pam Crochet or Katie at 307-514-0416.  Check out their website at www.iqlinary.com.

Vanda Edington

307-778-7172

vandaedington.blogspot.com

Gail Watford

307-514-4307 

gailwatford.com

 gailwatford.blogspot.com