Gatlin Auction Auction Catalog - 6th Annual Art Bash by Philip J Steele Art Found. Online Auctions

“Cain” Oil and acrylic on masonite, 24”x24” by Leah Aigner

Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 97)

Leah is currently studying drawing and painting at Metropolitan State College of Denver. Her work tends to be representational as she likes to explore the importance of line and identity. Leah’s exhibitions include a group show at Stay Gallery (2007), a solo show at the Dock Gallery (2011) and a current show at Dandelion Boutique in Colorado Springs. Leah was a recipient of a Philip J. Steele Arts Education Foundation Scholarship Award during this past year. Go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/pappythered/

â€œTrash Treeâ€ Photography, Giclee print on canvas, 12â€ x 18â€ by Vicki Christensen

Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 97)

Vicki is an award winning art/creative director in the advertising industry. She is also a writer and photographer. Vicki shoots editorial, fine art, and horse portraits. She defines her style as eclectic, saying: ï¿½The way I look at the world, emotionally, is my subject matter. Photography is one way I show people my personal experience that is life.

“Some Kid’s Backpack” Ink on Paper, 20” x 25” by Joseph Coniff

Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 97)

Joseph’s work is constructed within a framework of behavioral studies, documented relations and familiar associations. Working within these parameters enables him to create a base for the physical picture, object or performance – from form to environment. He is represented by Rule Gallery in Denver, Colorado. Go to http://josephconiff.com/

“TOXIC:WARNING” Mixed Media (Wood, Plastic, Acrylic), 6” x 6” x 1” by Matthew Paul Corley

Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 97)

Matthew graduated Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in 2007 with a BFA. He had a solo show at 11th Ave. Gallery in 2008 and in the Alumni Gallery at RMCAD in 2009. Matthews group exhibitions include the Wazee Union, Delectable Egg, and Rhinoceropolis 2008 - 2011. You can view Matthews current paintings at Marika's Coffeehouse in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Go to www.mapaco84.com

"Tangible" Colored Pencil on Paper, 19"X18" by Misha Farris

Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 97)

Misha is a freshman attending Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design to study 2D Animation. She has always loved the world of art and is constantly scratching and sketching down new ideas and drawings. This is her first true gallery submission. Misha was a recipient of a Philip J. Steele Arts Education Foundation Scholarship Award during this past year.

“Young Paiute” Oil on canvas, 9''x12'' by Craig Freeman

Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 97)

Craig Freeman is on a life path as Da Vinci had suggested “To live in beauty, look for beauty, and create beauty. He has been an artist and studied piano since early childhood, spending 30 years in the San Francisco Bay Area before moving to Seattle. In 1982 he founded the Northwest College of Art & Design in the greater Seattle area, now in its 30th year. He became a national speaker and art advocate while keeping a busy art studio schedule. Craig now resides in Kauai Hawaii and is still leading NCAD to the next level. He loves to paint out in the field “en plein air”. In the studio, he paints larger landscape works and continues his portrait series. Freeman’s art is in many private collections throughout the US , Japan, Canada and Europe, and is represented by Amy Lauren's Galleries, Kauai, HI. www.amylaurensgallery.com Go to www.craigfreemanfineart.com

“Untitled” Mixed media on paper, 12” x 11” by Ania Gola-Kumor

Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 97)

Ania’s artist statement says that creating is a very personal and complicated process for her, related to her heart, brain, intuition, experiences and memory. It reflects her state of mind. She is painting out of the need to give form to her emotions, express issues that she is exploring and verify something that she never quite realizes until she is satisfied with the results of her work. Ania’s painting process is about balance between spontaneity and control, intended and serendipitous. In creating a good picture honesty is very important to feel vulnerable and bold at the same time. Ania is widely shown and publicized in Denver art scene and internationally. She is represented by Sandra Philips Gallery and has been a professor at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design for last 14 years. Go to http://rmcad.digication.com/ania/Welcome/published

“Distillate” Lightjet print on archival Fuji Lustre paper, 35” x 29” by David Griggs

Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 97)

Denver-based artist David Griggs has completed over 45 commissioned works throughout the United States. Primarily a designer of architecturally integrated, site-responsive Public Art, he has also participated in ten Master Planning and Design Teams, including the Design Team for Hope, Arkansas, President Clinton’s birthplace. His work is installation-based, engaging the audience with visual intimacy and physical interactivity. With a heightened sensitivity to the qualities of a site’s function and history, his Public Art work resonates with the character of its site. Go to www.artsoup.com

“20111211-4” Acrylic on watercolor paper , 13" x 10" by Homare Ikeda

Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 97)

Born on the subtropical island of Yoron, near Okinawa, Japan, Ikeda spent his childhood exploring the island and the coral reefs surrounding it. Now he resides in Denver exploring the world of painting. He is represented by William Havu Gallery in Denver and Lanning Gallery in Sedona, Arizona. Go to www.homareikeda.com

"Charles" Oil, Charcoal and Conte on Canvas, 30” x 24” by Melinda Kern

Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 97)

Having recently moved to the US from Sussex in England, Melinda is currently studying at the Rocky Mountain College of Art and design, for her BFA. Her educational career, which encouraged the development of the individual, has had a profound influence on the work I am currently producing. As a result I am extremely interested in the idea of identity and the significance of relationships between individuals. On a larger scale, the experience of moving, and the distance created between the countries and cultures I am used to, has lead me to explore these relationships in connection to society. I seek to define the various perspectives and emotions that we come into contact with as a result of our different lifestyles, as well as the cultures, in which we chose to live. Melinda was a recipient of a Philip J. Steele Arts Education Foundation Scholarship Award during this past year.

“Iron Boots” Cast Iron, 3” H x 2” W x 3” by Rian Kerrane

Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 97)

Rian is Associate Professor and Area Head for the Sculpture Program at the University of Colorado Denver. She is also an advocate for the arts and believes that art and education are uniquely associated. She recognizes the engagement of visual and verbal communication as integral to the art making process. In recognition of the social practice of sculpture making, Rian has coordinated iron casting performances in the region since 2005. A noted sculptor in cast iron, mixed media and installation, her imagery seeks to represent the social constructs applied to control personal environments. Go to http://www.RianKerrane.com>

“Alchemy” Lithograph print, framed 25” x 21 “ by Kay Kim

Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 97)

Kay’s image is a depiction (rendering) of the fathomless imaginary world where an artist often travels; which would be the same gravity/playfulness with the alchemy.

Clay Pony #8 (# 8 from a herd of 13) Raku Ceramics, 5”h x 5.5”w x 2.25”d by Amy Laugesen (1 of 2)

Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 97)

Amy specializes in the creation of mixed media sculpture and public art. Her fragmented animal abstracts create a statement housed in both an ancient and contemporary context. The intention of her work is to capture the essence of spirit, movement, and timeless story into the sculptural forms she creates. Seven of her large scale sculptures have been commissioned and stand in public and private locations around the Denver metropolitan area and Colorado Springs, Colorado. Other small scale works are in private collections. Go to www.amylaugesen.com

“Tad” Plaster with painted faux bronze finish on wood base, 29" x 40" x16" by Amy Laugesen (2 of 2)

Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 97)

Amy Laugesen is an Affiliate Member of the National Sculptors’ Guild and Columbine Gallery headquartered in Loveland, Colorado. She is also represented by Turpin Gallery in Jackson, Wyoming and Vertical Arts Architecture Compound Gallery in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and Fine Arts Diploma from the Boston School of the Museum of Fine Arts and Tufts University. Laugesen currently lives and works in Englewood, Colorado. Go to www.amylaugesen.com

“What's black, white and read all over?” Paper, paint, ink, thread by Tanisha Lucas

Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 97)

Tanisha is an Alumni of RMCAD, and has a passion for reusable materials and found object art. The final results may vary; however the transformation process from one state to another is the best and most exciting element of being an artist. It is important to remember this way of thinking when you choose to transform yourself.

“Nesting Thumbshell Set” Porcelain, 5" x 5" x 2" by Amy Misle

Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 97)

Amy earned a BFA in sculpture from the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, and is currently settled in Casper, Wyoming where she is creating her functional and sculptural porcelain items. Her work is available at the Nicolaysen Art Museum in Casper, Wyoming and also online. Go to: www.amymisle.com

“Untitled” Digital print on archival paper 12.5" x 8.5" by Dmitri Obergfell

Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 97)

Dmitri (b.1986) is an artist practicing in Denver, Colorado. His work has been shown nationally and internationally. Dmitri explores art's role as a medium for spiritually. He is currently producing work for his upcoming solo show at Fraction Gallery in Lakewood. Go to www.dmitriobergfell.com

“Overpass 12, 2004” Oil, charcoal and colored pencil on paper, 30"W x 22"H) by Kevin Oehler

Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 97)

My approach to art making has been nothing if not wildly eclectic. Educated in the U.S. and the U.K., I have been been affiliated with Robischon Gallery in Denver, Desson Saunders Gallery in Chicago, and Morely Gallery in London. I've created large public art installations, including "Jade Spire" and "Union Spire" in Denver, "Flood of '65" in Littleton, CO, and "Evansville Gateway" along the Ohio River. In the 90's I was a Production Designer in Los Angeles designing film sets for stage and location. More recently, I've been designing natural and cultural history experiences and exhibits for museums across the U.S. "Overpass 12" was selected from a series of 50 or so drawings made in Los Angeles from 2000 to 2004. Based on photographs of freeway overpasses taken at sunrise, these drawings imagine remnant, crumbling highway architecture as icons of man-made landscape, persisting into a dystopic future, and outlasting the culture that created them.

“Afternoon Tea” Watercolor, 11 x 7 (unframed), 14 x 11 (framed) by Valli Palmgren

Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 97)

Valli is an Estonia born fine artist living in Adelaide, Australia. Her work has been shown in Galleries in Finland, Estonia and Australia. She also teaches painting classes. Valli has participated in the ArtBash for five years and believes in the PJS Foundation’s mission of helping young artists pursue their dreams as an artist.

"Westerly Creek Grasses" Oil, 5 x 7 (unframed) / 10 x 12 (framed) by Kim Putnam

Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 97)

Kim Putnam has been a practicing artist for over 15 years, working in oil and focusing primarily on figurative work. However, landscape painting is also an interest of hers. Kim is an Assistant Professor at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design. She teaches Drawing in the Foundation Studies Department. Kim’s work has shown regularly at Art & Framing in Stapleton. Kim has also participated in group shows at Spark Gallery on Santa Fe Drive, the RMCAD Faculty show as well as the Art Student League of Denver. Go to www.artemisiastudiogallery.com

“Untitled” Ceramic, 15” x 8” x 3” by Nikki Pike

Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 97)

Nikki is a local artist and cultural agent focused on bridging the gap between arts institutions, the public, and underprivileged communities. Her interactive works utilize performance, education, and sculptural objects to create community awareness and to promote a sense of duty and citizenship. With a ten-year exhibition record including Art Basel 2007 and The Contemporary Art Museum of Tampa, her large-scale outdoor work is featured in the permanent collection at the Children’s Museum of Tampa and at RMCAD. Under the direction of William Pope L., Pike performed on a national tour of The Black Factory later inspiring the creation of the bARTer collective. She has been teaching at the college level for eight years with an emphasis on studio arts, community outreach, and collaboration. Go to www.nikkipike.com

“7 8.8.11" Acrylic on Canvas with Sharpie Marker, 30” x 15” by Reid Palmer

Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 97)

Reid’s paintings tend to deal with more abstract ideas and emotions that are harder to describe and pinpoint. Although they are of "nothing" they are representations of the ideas and emotions that go into creating them. He injects thoughts and feelings into them during the creative process, most of which is painted over, and those ideas simply become part of the final piece. Usually while Reid is working on one of these abstract pieces he works on a cartoonish piece as well,. His aim for his painting is to create works that are aesthetically pleasing while perhaps raising some thought within the viewer based on the title of the piece, which tends to be the premise or idea from which the piece originated. Go to http://www.cartoonsrnot4kids.com

“Slider M-141” Stainless Steel, 21’h x 7”w x 7”d by Kevin Robb

Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 97)

Over the past three decades, this renowned Colorado metal sculptor has made his mark on the national and international art scene. With a unique style and consummate welding quality that have defined and differentiated his work, Kevin’s sculptures are not created according to a set plan. The placement of each element is an answer to a question of relationships, which he discovers as the work is in progress. His sculptures range from monumental, to garden size, and table top sized. Today, Kevin continues to create his magnificent works even after suffering a massive stroke in 2004. Although he has been challenged physically, his ideas remain free flowing and his commitment to quality is as high as ever – with a resolve that offers a physical testament to the dedication, expertise, and amazing recovery of this remarkable artist. His works can be seen at CODA Gallery, Palm Desert, CA; Janine’s Contemporary, Santa Fe, NM; Dean Day Gallery, Houston, TX; Kodner Gallery, St. Louis, MO. Go to www.kevinrobb.com

“We Are All Connected” Four color print, mounted on black foam core, 18"x24" by Breezy Sanchez

Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 97)

Breezy Sanchez is a holds a BFA in graphic design from RMCAD. Her current areas of exploration surround ideas of humans and there connections to their environment.

“Spot Rock (Block Quartz-Bl-Or)” Latex & Acrylic on Stone, 4.5" x 9, 14lbs. by Thomas Scharfenberg

Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 97)

Thomas (b. 1984) lives in Denver, Colorado. He holds a BFA from Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (2007) and is currently a resident creative at Wazee Union, where he regularly shows his work. Fall 2011 included a solo exhibition "Obvious Invisible" at Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, Boulder Colorado. Group exhibitions include America Runs on Double Ds at Madison Museum of Post Contemporary Art, Madison, Wisconsin (2010) and Love to Hate/Hate to Love at Redline, Denver, Colorado (2009). Go to thomasscharfenberg.blogspot.com

Koi and Dragonfly” White stoneware with blue slip sgraffito image. 8 1/2 " x 5 by Linda Schmale

Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 97)

Linda teaches ceramics, jewelry and photography at Gateway High school in Aurora. She also teaches adult pottery for Foothills Parks and Recreation. Last summer Linda worked for the Denver Art Museum as a wheel instructor for the Marvelous Mud exhibition. Her work has been carried by Windows into the West Gallery at Streets of Southglen and For the Beauty of the Earth gallery in downtown Littleton. Linda had a one woman show at Designhaus in the RINO district and will be in the Gone to the Dogs 3 exhibition at the Knoll Gallery, and the Kaleidoscope show at Colorado Art Gallery. She has been juried into the Colorado Art Education Association shows since 1996. Go to http://web.me.com/lgschmale

"Greta" Oil, 12" X 16" by Teddy Schmedeke Lee

Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 97)

Teddy Schmedeke Lee is a longtime Life Drawing and Anatomy instructor. She is currently working as an adjunct faculty member in the Foundations department at the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design founded by Philip J. Steele. Teddy works in transparent watercolor, pastels, and oils and has won numerous awards for the use of media and subject matter. She continues to be an elected juror for various thematic art shows and conducts demonstrations and workshops around the Denver metro area. Go to http://rmcad.digication.com/Schmedeke/Home//.

“Rhythm” Light Jet print, Photography, 16x20 print framed 20x24 by Mark Sims

Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 97)

Mark has been working as a professional photographer for over 25 years. He specializes in catalog, corporate, editorial and fine art photography. Go to simsphotographics.com

“Patti Smith” Linocut, numbered and signed 2/10, 9” x 12” by Carri Skoczek

Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 97)

Carri’s work has always been about portraiture, she is fascinated by personality and human behavior. Her work is a reflection of the world around her: a world of fashionistas, posturing wannabes, empowered bimbos, drunk girls, strong women, lonely men and aging hipsters. Most recently she has culled her subject matter from female bullfighters, medicine women, Storyville courtesans, fashion magazines, pulp fiction book covers, and vintage pin up posters. Carri has been exploring female sexuality as a power tool. She is a painter, printmaker, costume designer and voodoo doll maker. She has exhibited extensively in Denver, CO; Milwaukee, WI; Santa Fe, NM; Chicago, IL; New Orleans, LA; Greece, Jamaica and New York City. Currently she is a professional artist living in Brooklyn, NY. She is a 1983 graduate from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. Her work is represented by Causey Contemporary in NYC and the Portrait Society in Milwaukee, WI. Go to www.causeycontemporary.com (for most recent works)

“A Bar Called Heaven” Oil on unstretched canvas, 36" x 24" by Jeannette Stutzman

Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 97)

Jeannette is member of Center for the Arts Evergreen, Evergreen Artists Association, Plein Air Artists of Colorado, Pastel Society of Colorado. Her work is currently showing at the Center for The Arts 100 for $100 show, Art On The Brix in Golden and Evergreen Nat'l Bank downtown Evergreen. I am represented by Xanadu Gallery as an online/studio artist. Go to http://www.jeannettestutzman.com

"Birth" Artist Proof Archival pigment ink print on watercolor paper, 8"x10" matted by John

Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 97)

Johns images are examples of possibility within the realm of the impossible. He utilizes the psychology inherent in the photographic medium to attain a surreal world for the performance of his ideas. Allegorical story lines are established through the formal use of association, metaphor, symbol, icon and archtype that are to be found in the attributes and relationships of the visual elements. The formal structure in John’s work is of tantamount importance in presenting a proposition for the viewer to interpret. He uses aesthetics of classical beauty to seduce the viewer into places where they may not otherwise go. The computer enables him to materialize any fantasy and tweak any reality to be precisely as he envisions it. Although John’s work is surreal in nature, it is more correctly placed in the movement of “Magic Realism”, which is less coincidental and not a fantasy set in the unreal. Magic Realism is an artistic genre in which everyday elements appear magical in an otherwise realistic setting. In a fusion between physical and psychological states, mundane elements are endowed with deeper meaning while staying grounded in physical reality. John’s style relies on the psychological assumptions that are the inherent nature of photography - the assumption that photographic reality is a representation depicting what was in front of the camera and therefore true in some way. Art at its best does not simply please the eye but activates the thinking process to ponder, wonder, emote, relate and somehow cause an experience to take place effecting our constant state of flux and growth in some way as we progress on our journey through life. Go to http://home.comcast.net/~johnbonath/

"Black-collared Barbets from Botswana" Artist Proof print, 8"x12", matted by John Bonath

Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 97)

Johns images are examples of possibility within the realm of the impossible. He utilizes the psychology inherent in the photographic medium to attain a surreal world for the performance of his ideas. Allegorical story lines are established through the formal use of association, metaphor, symbol, icon and archtype that are to be found in the attributes and relationships of the visual elements. The formal structure in John’s work is of tantamount importance in presenting a proposition for the viewer to interpret. He uses aesthetics of classical beauty to seduce the viewer into places where they may not otherwise go. The computer enables him to materialize any fantasy and tweak any reality to be precisely as he envisions it. Although John’s work is surreal in nature, it is more correctly placed in the movement of “Magic Realism”, which is less coincidental and not a fantasy set in the unreal. Magic Realism is an artistic genre in which everyday elements appear magical in an otherwise realistic setting. In a fusion between physical and psychological states, mundane elements are endowed with deeper meaning while staying grounded in physical reality. John’s style relies on the psychological assumptions that are the inherent nature of photography - the assumption that photographic reality is a representation depicting what was in front of the camera and therefore true in some way. Art at its best does not simply please the eye but activates the thinking process to ponder, wonder, emote, relate and somehow cause an experience to take place effecting our constant state of flux and growth in some way as we progress on our journey through life. Go to http://home.comcast.net/~johnbonath/

"Dandelion" Archival pigment ink print on etching paper, 20"x20" image, matted by John Bonath

Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 97)

Johns images are examples of possibility within the realm of the impossible. He utilizes the psychology inherent in the photographic medium to attain a surreal world for the performance of his ideas. Allegorical story lines are established through the formal use of association, metaphor, symbol, icon and archtype that are to be found in the attributes and relationships of the visual elements. The formal structure in John’s work is of tantamount importance in presenting a proposition for the viewer to interpret. He uses aesthetics of classical beauty to seduce the viewer into places where they may not otherwise go. The computer enables him to materialize any fantasy and tweak any reality to be precisely as he envisions it. Although John’s work is surreal in nature, it is more correctly placed in the movement of “Magic Realism”, which is less coincidental and not a fantasy set in the unreal. Magic Realism is an artistic genre in which everyday elements appear magical in an otherwise realistic setting. In a fusion between physical and psychological states, mundane elements are endowed with deeper meaning while staying grounded in physical reality. John’s style relies on the psychological assumptions that are the inherent nature of photography - the assumption that photographic reality is a representation depicting what was in front of the camera and therefore true in some way. Art at its best does not simply please the eye but activates the thinking process to ponder, wonder, emote, relate and somehow cause an experience to take place effecting our constant state of flux and growth in some way as we progress on our journey through life. Go to http://home.comcast.net/~johnbonath/

“Flat Irons Vista” Oil on canvas, 9” x 12” by Benjamin Hummel

Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 97)

Benjamin is the co-founder of Painting For Life, a fine arts cards and gifts organization, dedicated to illuminating and celebrating life. Painting for Life partners with non-profits and charitable organizations to help them raise funds through art and the reselling of cards and gifts. Painting for Life works with these non-profits in helping to develop custom imagery that is designed specifically with the mission of that organization in mind. Through the reselling of these cards and gifts, Painting for Life has helped various organizations raise thousands for their causes. Go to www.paintingforlife.com

"Geometry" Acrylic on Clay Board, 9”x12” ,10"x13" framed by Richard Morhous

Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 97)

Richard was born in Yankton S. Dakota in 1945. After receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Washington in 1970, he spent three years teaching art in Melbourne Australia. Originally influenced by the German Expressionists, by 1985 his color sense and style were uniquely his own. In the early 1990s he transitioned from oils and chalk pastels to water-based media, mainly acrylic, as well as watercolor and gouache. “His forceful, upbeat and playful (but utterly resolved) style utilizes some Expressionistic elements, but it is also couched in the same verve and ironic humor as the work of Philip Guston." -Ted Lindberg - Alaska Airlines Magazine Go to http://www.lisaharrisgallery.com/artists/morhous.php

“Untitled,” Acrylic Paint, 12” x 16” by Gregory Hayes

Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 97)

Most of this is about the paint, about trying to control it. But paint has its properties, a life of its own. Trying to understand how it will behave becomes scientific; making an attempt is the only way to know. Through these attempts Gregory gains an understanding that he then tries to communicate. He is saying something with the paint. As a painter this is his voice. The piece “Untitled” was created by pouring acrylic paint on to a piece of glass in 12in x 1/4in lines of various colors; then peeled up once it is dry. From there Gregory wove together the strings of paint into a painting. Go to www.brooklynartproject.com

"The Departed" (from the ballet "Giselle") Oil, 24” x 16” by Mitch Caster

Lot #37 (Sale Order 37 of 97)

For as long as he can remember, Mitch has been drawing and painting -- capturing the essence of the good that is around him. While he paints a wide variety of subjects, one of his specialties over the years has been dance. He has worked with the Colorado Ballet since 1994, and was recently honored to have his paintings featured at Lincoln Center in New York City, in celebration of the New York City Ballet’s 50th Anniversary. He also paints Flamenco, Native American, Latino, and other dance forms. Go to www.zhibit.org/mitchcaster

“A Still Moment” Photograph on canvas, 18” x 24” by Danja Barber

Lot #38 (Sale Order 38 of 97)

Danja (age 14 ) has had a blast behind a camera since very young age and she continues to have fun with more and more skilled and expanded experiences in photography for the past couple of years. She won a Silver Key in Scholastics 2011 and has had her photographs displayed in the local Fort Collins "Art Walk" a Night Out Gallery Event. She has an exceptionally artistic eye for the "shot that has a story to tell". Go to www.photosbydanja.com

“Spring Sun” Mixed Media, 15” x 17” by Craig Steele

Lot #39 (Sale Order 39 of 97)

Embellished memories along with an old black and white photo filled in as the muses for this painting. A view from the back of the old frame house I lived in nearly forty years ago encouraged me to recall various sights and sounds along with pleasant odors ranging from the random splotch of sweet grass to that welcoming harbinger of spring, the lilac. Had it been possible to depict the sound of the dilapidated frame of the screen door I'd have done so. The manner in which the sun filtered its way thru the branches and leaves seemed to always be in a state of flux not unlike the way water and waves weave their way over rocks in a stream. Craig serves on the Board of the Philip J. Steele Arts Education Foundation.

“Lord Byron" Mixed Media (resin, sand, nylon, cable, chrome mount), 54"xW6"xD5" by John McEnroe

Lot #40 (Sale Order 40 of 97)

With a penchant for using the most common materials in quasi-unadulterated ways, John has created a magnificent sculptural oeuvre full of art-historical reference points that take time to be revealed. Widely acknowledged as the extreme of contemporary thought, the artist has rapidly gained acceptance in the public sphere, his work inspiring both awe and applause in equal measures. In the past five years, John has realized five major public art commissions in Denver, including one of the focal installations at the Colorado Convention Center and an installation of multiple elements at the Omar D. Blair Charter School. Commissioned by the city of Denver, McEnroe installed one of the most visible and striking works in the city’s collection to date at the Highlands Bridge. Go to www.johnmcenroeart.com

"Surrender" Oil, 49” x 61” by Irene Delka McCray

Lot #41 (Sale Order 41 of 97)

Irene’s paintings and drawings have always been set in the psychic realm, foregrounded with various themes of emotional challenge and internal contradiction. Though it evolves and varies slightly, a continuous theme is the dual nature of humanity, the necessary pact we have between connection to the other and being lone persons, individualized and apart. The work has led to absorption in such subjects as death, actual and metaphorical, addictamania, dreams, sensuality, and fantasy, all experiences where ordinary human consciousness is altered. It is there in the nether reaches that we open to the immediacy of life and the truth of the nature of being. Her consideration of these concepts is in a spirit of compassion and awe for the fierce mysteries of human existence. Go to www.delkamccray.com

“The Yellow Rose of Texas” Print, 16” x 20” by Rene Farkass

Lot #42 (Sale Order 42 of 97)

For the past several decades, Rene Farkass has been actively investigating the figurative form in conjunction with appropriated material in the development of his painting series and other works. Originally from Washington, DC, where he had his first show at the Smithsonian Institute's Museum of American Art, Rene Farkass is now a local Denver artist, where he paints naked ladies and cityscape scenes. He runs his own figure drawing class in the downtown Aurora Arts District, which was voted by Westword (Village Voice Media) as "The Best Place to Draw Naked Ladies." His work is shown all over the Denver alternative gallery scene. He studied painting at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. Go to http://www.renefarkass.com

“Blessing Dove” Porcelain, 5 ½ “” x 2 ½” x 2” by Sandra Jean Ceas

Lot #43 (Sale Order 43 of 97)

Blessing Doves is a public intervention project where small palm sized porcelain doves are placed randomly throughout various cities as a gift to those who discover them and choose to take. Each dove is prayed over while being made and before being placed for the person who finds it. Digital photos are taken of each location for documentation, the aesthetic pleasure of the placement composition, and accumulated for a future book and exhibition. See the link for full library of photos www.cardus.ca/comment/article/866 Go to www.sandrajeanceas.com

“The Canoe” Sepia Ink and Watercolor on Dimensional Cut Paper, 9" h x 12" w x 2.5" d by Mark Steele

Lot #44 (Sale Order 44 of 97)

Mark is a well-known painter, illustrator and sculptor who has been working in Boston for over 25 years. Steele received a degree in Fine Arts from Boston University and has had numerous one man and group shows, as well as success in the field of illustration, creating work for numerous publications including the New York Times, Fortune, Harvard Magazine and others. He is also a teacher at the Art Institute of Boston. For years, Steele has worked in his Boston/Cambridge studios, creating commissioned artwork including personal drawings, paintings and sculpture, working primarily from his imagination. His linear based figurative style has a narrative quality inspired by some of his favorite artists who include: Daumier, Rembrandt, Toulouse-Lautrec, Van Gogh, Rodin and Thomas Rowlandson. Go to www.marksteeleart.com

"Untitled" Bronze, 14” x3.5” x4”, Courtesy of Goodwin Fine Art in Denver, CO by Yoshitomo Saito

Lot #45 (Sale Order 45 of 97)

Yoshitomo produces quiet yet highly intelligent bronze objects. In the past two decades, Saito has made investigations over the image of skin through natural forms like tree barks and sea kelps, or man-made forms such as boxes, pillows, cardboard panels and painter’s canvases. His interest in skin however is not about presenting pretty surface textures but reexamining the meaning of surface appearance in natural as well as in our social economical cultural phenomena. Originally from Tokyo, Saito came to the US in 1983. His works are in numerous important public collections including the M.H. de Young Museum of San Francisco, the Oakland Museum of California, and the Hawaii State Foundation of Cultures & Arts. Saito’s sculpture has appeared in articles and reviews in major art publications such as Art in America, Art International, Art Issue, Arts Magazine, Artweek, BT of Japan, and Sculpture Magazine. Go to http://www.yoshitomosaito.com/

"Perpetual Perishing" Dimensional Drawing: Mixed Media, 8 3/4"h x 15 3/4"w x 1"d by Charles Parson

Lot #46 (Sale Order 46 of 97)

In the 60 plus one person exhibits that the artist has presented throughout the United States his work has always focused on Connections. In this particular series, Still and Centered Point the initial work is developed in sketches using sight observation of the panoramic vista sites of the southern Colorado region. This particular work takes this sight observation as a point of departure and transposes it into what the artist believes is a broader abstract visual language, also utilizing industrial/architectural materials in collage form. The circular rings address shifts in time and portrays generational placements. The focus is the central circular form, a lens of sorts. This circular framed space and time is a metaphor juxtaposed on the western horizon, hopefully connecting the viewer with the poetics of this particular moment. Go to www.charlesparson.com

"5 Zones" Signed 1/1 digital print mounted on panel, 10" x 10" by Clark Richert

Lot #47 (Sale Order 47 of 97)

Richert writes "As an artist, I operate on a premise that I need not be bound by the scientist's responsibility of proof; my responsibility is to freely interpret. That viewers fully understand all the subject matter in my work is not as important to me as their having a sense of the basic content: that these paintings are postulations about large things." Richert’s group and solo gallery exhibitions span the last 25 years. In addition to public and corporate commissions, his work can be found in the collections of the Nelson-Atkins Museum, Wichita Art Museum, Denver Art Museum, Amoco, Container Corporation of America, and many others. Go to www.clarkrichert.com

“Tiger” Print, 7” x 5” by Daniel Sorensen

Lot #48 (Sale Order 48 of 97)

Daniel is a Colorado based fine art creature painter, printmaker, clayboard artist, social justice advocate and motion graphics artist. He is always exploring new ways to create and tries new mediums for no other reason than it’s there and it looks fun. He is affiliated with T.O.S.A. (The Other Side Art) in Aurora. Go to www.dansorensen.com

"California 2" Graphite on Paper. 26" x 36" by Peter Reichardt

Lot #49 (Sale Order 49 of 97)

Peter is a native of central Texas and received his BFA from The Cleveland Institute of Art and MFA from Washington State University. His work has been exhibited across the United States, and he is the recipient of the 2010 Critics Table Art Award for Best Work of Art: Installation for his collaborative effort in the Ideas of Mountains exhibition at The Creative Research Lab in Austin, TX. He teaches in the Visual Arts Department at South Dakota State University, Brookings SD. California 2 is a graphite drawing on paper depicting the landscape in Yosemite National Park. The center of the source image has visual information removed creating a void within the landscape that overpowers the peaceful scene. The void shape has several functions: it serves as a compositional device in defiance with the traditions of landscape art, it acts as a formal device to subvert the illusion of pictorial space, and it conceptually stands in for the disconnect we experience in the landscape between reality and constructed knowledge. Go to www.peter-reichardt.com

"Trabajando con la Azada" Pastel, 8” x 12” by Anthony Ortega

Lot #50 (Sale Order 50 of 97)

Anthony’s artwork reflects the Latino experience through individual slices of life of the community, family, and other sectors of urban and rural society. The collective is the primary focus in all his work. Individuals in his artwork are faceless because they are important only to the extent that they help define the group-the community interacting and participating in its many rituals, social settings, and group functions. Through his work, Anthony offers a multifaceted fiction that incorporates the traditions, history and culture of Latinos. In the postmodern age, his visual language speaks to the issue of international migration, focuses on shifting demographics, draws from pop culture and seeks to present truth at a more local, personal level. Go to www.tonyortega.net

“Time” Enamel on Steel, 7.87” x 7.87” by Marco Nereo Rotelli

Lot #51 (Sale Order 51 of 97)

Marco was born Venice in 1955, works and lives in Milan and Paris. For years he researched light and the poetic dimension, which Harald Szeemann has defined “an expansion of the artistic contest”. Rotelli has created a solid relationship between art and other disciplines including philosophy, music, photography, film direction, but mainly poetry, which has become a constant reference to his work. In 2000 he founded the group Art Project, directed by Elena Lombardi and composed of young artists and architects with whom he realizes numerous interventions and urban installation projects. He has participated in four editions of the Mostra Internazionale d’Arte La Biennale di Venezia, as well as numerous individual and collective exhibitions. His works of art are in important museums and private collections all over the world. Go to www.marconereoroteppi.it

“Christopher Phelps” Acrylic on Canvas, 11” x 14", Image courtesy of PLUS Gallery

Lot #52 (Sale Order 52 of 97)

Few artists have made as immediate and forceful an impact in the visual arts as Colorado painter Xi Zhang. Zhang arrived in Denver in his late teens, with limited English but an extremely high proficiency in art, his father one of the top calligraphers in China, who immersed his son in the arts from day one. His painting quickly grew more bold and exciting, and he received resounding praise almost immediately upon entering the exhibition market in Denver: His premier 2008 debut solo exhibition, “12921,” garnering him the coveted “Emerging artist of the year” recognition by The Denver Post. He also acquired a wide fan-base amongst contemporary collectors in the city. The platform that Zhang’s work springs from is particularly relevant to someone from such a charged cultural context as China, the notoriety of contemporary art from the country vastly surpassing the actual freedom that is still limited by the government. Yet Xi’s work is so much about painting and the ability to formulate a stimulating concept through elaborate techniques. Go to www.xizhang.org

“Did You Hear” Oil, 16”x20”l by Richard Weith

Lot #53 (Sale Order 53 of 97)

Richard has been painting, drawing and thinking creatively for almost all of his 43 years. Following the death of his father in 1990 his friend Ramon Kelley encouraged him to quit his job and paint and that is what he did. Richard studied with Ramon for a few years before he left to find his own voice and style. He incorporates the value of the simple beautiful things in life in his paintings. They tend to be bold, energetic, colorful and positive. Richard’s work is represented by many fine galleries throughout the western United States including the Elliott Yeary Gallery in Aspen, CO and the Knox Gallery in Beaver Creek, CO. Richard’s work is in many private and corporate collections including the Grand Hyatt, Denver.

"Experiment at Work #1" Photograph, 8" x 10” by Justin Beard

Lot #54 (Sale Order 54 of 97)

Justin would consider himself a conceptual artist. Conceptual means idea. He first starts with an idea and tries to build the work around it. The tools that he has found best in dealing with this for him has been sculpture, installation, performance and video. His ideal work environment could be anywhere. He loves serendipitous discovery, meaning that he loves it when he just stumbles on things that spark ideas. In order for this to happen he needs to be out and about participating with the world. Not only does it help him get ideas but also it helps him find solutions to ideas. He is influenced by a lot of people. Some visual artists that come to mind are people like, Bruce Nauman, Chris Burden, Robert Rauschenberg, and Charles Ray. I love these people because they allowed themselves to work in such a wide variety of mediums. Go to www.illiteraremagazine.com/features/40

“Yellow Floral” Oil on canvas, 10" x 8" by Ricardo DeOlivera

Lot #55 (Sale Order 55 of 97)

Ricardo is an impressionist who paints with passion to create what he sees in life. He sees beauty in all that surrounds him, from a simple flower to a person with a lot of stories written on their face. He loves painting exclusively with a palette knife which allows him to push the paint on the canvas loosely, to lose himself in the painting, finding that inner peace we all strive for.

“Morning Dew” Photograph, framed, 16” x 13” by Marianna Bagge

Lot #56 (Sale Order 56 of 97)

Marianna has enjoyed photography as a hobby for over 40 years, a portfolio of her works resides in Finland with her mother. Her photographic images have been in exhibitions and competitions both in USA and Finland. Her photographs have won several prizes and recognitions, and have been published in newspapers and magazines. Marianna uses many different cameras to capture the right moment in the perfect setting. She does not use any computer programs to enhance her photos but takes many photos to find the perfect shot. This is the first time that Marianna has donated a photograph for the Art Bash. Family and friends have always enjoyed her photos as gifts. Marianna serves on the Board of the Philip J. Steele Arts Education Foundation.

“Blossoms of Rebirth" Monotype, 16" x 20" framed by Catherine Dixon (#1 of 2)

Lot #57 (Sale Order 57 of 97)

Catherine's abstractions, both in paintings and in monotypes, reflect her fascination with the mystical and archetypal. As a philosopher, she has long been interested in Aesthetics, Art History, Jungian Psychology, and Spirituality. Her early art training was in landscape and still life, but Ms. Dixon is working now strictly with abstraction. She believes it is more challenging intellectually than portraying reality-based imagery. Abstract art also affords the viewer a more active role in the aesthetic experience. Each person brings something unique to their interpretation. Although primarily a painter, Ms. Dixon is an award winning printmaker as well. Go to http://www.CatherineDixonStudio.com

"Expansiveness" Monotype, 16" x 20" framed by Catherine Dixon (#2 of 2)

Lot #58 (Sale Order 58 of 97)

Catherine holds a Bachelor of Arts degree With Distinction in Philosophy from the University of Colorado. She has studied art in England and America with artists whose work she particularly admires. Her work is in private and corporate collections throughout the US and Europe, including the Four Seasons Hotel Denver, Bank of the West, Shell Oil Co., Mass Mutual, Bjork Lindley Little, Allstate Insurance Co., Sun Corp Corporate Credit Union, and McData Corp. Go to http://www.CatherineDixonStudio.com

“Pikes” Black resin casts and fabric, each of 5 pieces is 80" H x 22" W x 9" D by Rebecca Vaughan

Lot #59 (Sale Order 59 of 97)

The primary inspirational source and content of Rebecca’s artwork has centered on gift economies and the cultural and biological methods by which we regulate and maintain our social relationships. Exploring as direct, as intimate a relationship to audience members as she can, she creates sculptural installations, conceptual performances and evolving relational projects. Often these include elements of gender-specific experiences. Rebecca’s intent is to explore the unique resonance between organisms and the manners in which they embody the concepts of distribution and networks. The flavor of the work is often manipulative and sentimental. Go to www.rebeccavaughan.com

“The Mysterious Miffin’” Watercolor and Colored Pencil, 12.5" x 9.6" by Angelica Russell

Lot #60 (Sale Order 60 of 97)

Angelica, also known as Jelly, is a senior Animation student at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. Last year she was one of our Foundation Scholarship recipients, and she is elated to have the chance to give back to the foundation that helped her out so much this past year. Angelica was the recipient of the Gerald and Betty Ehrhart Memorial Scholarship Award for 2011-2012. Go to www.AngelicaRussell.com

“The Glory Goes On” Watercolor and Ink resist, 5 x 7 unframed (will be framed) by Sharon Rouse

Lot #61 (Sale Order 61 of 97)

Sharon is a retired visual arts specialist and is currently a Docent at the Denver Art Museum. She serves on the Board of the annual Scholastics Art and Writing student scholarship competition, and was the featured guest artist at the Artists on Santa Fe Gallery in Denver during the month of April. Her paintings portray our past, its influences on today's culture, and our relationship to and with nature. Sharon’s inspiration is often triggered by every day images ranging from laundry to snow on a mesa to architectural aspects.

“Autumn” Acrylic on canvas, 9" x 12" by Susan Koalenz

Lot #62 (Sale Order 62 of 97)

Susan grew up in a family of artists and started painting and drawing at a very young age. Her father, Phil Steele, was a well-established figure artist, illustrator, and teacher. The inspiration for Susan’s figurative works comes from impressions of everyday life, environment and personal experience. The works identify connections, whether they are obvious or subliminal. Her use of vivacious color, movement, and expression all play a role in conveying her image. Each person takes something a little different from the same picture and she is happy with that. Susan serves on the Board of the Philip J. Steele Arts Education Foundation. Go to www.skoalenz.com

“Within” Acrylic on Canvas, 8" x 24" by Amy Fleischman Wrzesinski

Lot #63 (Sale Order 63 of 97)

Amy enjoys taking mundane, boring patterns and overlapping them to create new patterns.

“What Would You Like To Do Today? Hardcover Book, 32 Pages by Cherish Flieder (#1 of 2)

Lot #64 (Sale Order 64 of 97)

Cherish is a licensed illustrator and designer whose work explores a variety of visual themes with a touch of optimistic realism and playful whimsy. She is the founder of Cherished Solutions, llc., an illustration and design studio at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado. She and her team assist publishers, manufacturers and other niche businesses with art services and thoughtful print and web marketing strategies. Their work has been featured in international art licensing magazines Total Art Licensing and Art Buyer. Go to www.cherishedsolutions.com. Written by Larry Grizzell. Illustrated by Cherish Flieder and Benjamin Hummel, and signed by the illustrators. It is a fun-filled, activity packed children's book that answers the centuries long question that all children ask, "What Would You Like To Do Today?"

“Painting for Life, Set of 9 Folding Art Cards” Like a Child Collection III by Cherish Flieder

Lot #65 (Sale Order 65 of 97)

Cherish’s passion is art. She believes that beautiful things happen when form and function embody concept, color and texture. Her greatest joy comes from helping people realize their visions. She is addicted to learning and problem-solving. She aims for beauty and excellence in everything she does. Go to www.cherishedsolutions.com

“Blanket” Mixed Media, fabric, ink, pencil on paper by Sean Hudson

Lot #66 (Sale Order 66 of 97)

Currently, Sean is interested in the narrative of visual language. His work explores the use of pattern to create a distinct time and place. There is focus on the relationship of antique and modern. Sean’s process involves the interplay of expression and sensation. The concept is a starting point from which he can delve into the sensation of creating. Although he does not necessarily have a specific plan for what each piece will look like, he allows himself to absorb external information and he allows these thoughts to inform him during his process. Sean embraces spontaneity and intuition as much as the initial concept. Go to www.seanhudsonart.com

“Earrings with Opals” Sterling silver and Peruvian opal by Dylan Kahn

Lot #67 (Sale Order 67 of 97)

Dylan emphasizes drawing and painting as his artistic focus, but has also been a jewelry artist since elementary school. Although he sold his work at a variety of venues in the Boulder area while growing up, art was just a hobby until high school. Visual art has now become a central interest in his life, and he attributes much of this passion to his art instructors at Boulder High School. He is currently a senior and a winner of one of our Scholastics Philip J. Steele Arts Education Foundation Scholarship Awards for 2012-2013. Congratulations!

“Earrings with Precious Stones” Sterling silver, peridot, carnelian, grossular garnet by Dylan Kahn

Lot #68 (Sale Order 68 of 97)

Dylan emphasizes drawing and painting as his artistic focus, but has also been a jewelry artist since elementary school. Although he sold his work at a variety of venues in the Boulder area while growing up, art was just a hobby until high school. Visual art has now become a central interest in his life, and he attributes much of this passion to his art instructors at Boulder High School. He is currently a senior and a winner of one of our Scholastics Philip J. Steele Arts Education Foundation Scholarship Awards for 2012-2013. Congratulations!

“Bracelet” Sterling silver, peridot, garnet, amethyst, fire opal, freshwater pearls by Dylan Kahn

Lot #69 (Sale Order 69 of 97)

Dylan emphasizes drawing and painting as his artistic focus, but has also been a jewelry artist since elementary school. Although he sold his work at a variety of venues in the Boulder area while growing up, art was just a hobby until high school. Visual art has now become a central interest in his life, and he attributes much of this passion to his art instructors at Boulder High School. He is currently a senior and a winner of one of our Scholastics Philip J. Steele Arts Education Foundation Scholarship Awards for 2012-2013. Congratulations!

“Tattoo Designs Part One by Kolmetee” Ink on paper, Size: 11” x 15 ½“ by Taru Tuulia Tittonen

Lot #70 (Sale Order 70 of 97)

Go to: kolmetee.wordpress.com

"Don't Be a Pansy" Acrylic on Illustration Board, 15" x 20" by Torin Widhammer

Lot #71 (Sale Order 71 of 97)

Torin’s painting is about the chaos and beauty involved in being a woman and possibly just a person (she says that she doesn’t know what it is like being a man.) For her, life is a continuous learning experience and every day is an opportunity to learn and do something new. Like art, life is beautiful, powerful, and messy. Torin is the winner of the Greg Quinlin Philip J. Steele Arts Education Foundation Scholarship Award this year. Congratulations!

“Apples” Etching, 10 ¾” x 8 ¾” Framed by Elise Kosonen

Lot #72 (Sale Order 72 of 97)

Elise is a Finnish artist who, as a professor of arts, has taught students since 1985. She has two Masters of Arts degrees from Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture (Helsinki, Finland): one in Fine and Visual Arts, the other in Ceramic and Glass Arts. Elise has exhibited her works in various galleries in Finland over the years and has received scholarships from different foundations and committees.

“Greed” Cast Aluminum, 6" x 6" x 3" by Jonathan Koalenz

Lot #73 (Sale Order 73 of 97)

Jonathan’s sculpture is cast aluminum that he recycled from an old bearing press. The hand and the rhino were cast separately using direct release techniques and lost wax methods. A specially mixed blend of plaster and silica was used for the investment and the polished finish was created with wet sanding and rubbing compounds and polishes. The title of the piece is a direct indictment of mankind's codependence with nature and the lack of responsibility we all share now.

“Note Cards” 13 Note Cards - blank, 12 different designs of original watercolors by Virginia Schick

Lot #74 (Sale Order 74 of 97)

Virginia was born in Lake Zurich, Illinois and moved to the foothills above Boulder 26 years ago. Her artwork sets her apart, as it captures her obvious love of life. She finds tremendous joy in experiencing both physical and emotional contact with life. She grew up, was educated, and went to work (like most of us.) However, life’s experiences and colors are brighter for Virginia. They’re intense. She more than sees things, she notices, focuses, and cares for details. Nothing in life is “ordinary” or dull for her. She is wild, free and as vividly alive as her art.

“Scarf” Handwoven, Pinwheel Design, Whitefish Bay Farms Wool, 62” L x 8.5“ W by Virginia Schick

Lot #75 (Sale Order 75 of 97)

At the heart of Virginia’s work is the sensuality of nature. She sees and feels the world with incredible perception and depth. Through unrestrained use of vivid color, she expresses the essence of her own experiences. Her works exude a feeling of freedom to move, flow, and openly breathe with a passion for life. Her works embody the essence of the spirit. Both her figurative watercolors and her bird batiks combine pattern, pose, and rhythm in a voice, which releases the beauty in stillness, meditation, and instincts inside us: speaking to all who would listen.

“Ballet Study” Watercolor, framed, 18 ¾” x 23 ¾” by Phil Steele

Lot #76 (Sale Order 76 of 97)

Phil had an extreme passion for art, for the human figure, and for teaching young aspiring artists. He became an expert at drawing, painting, and sculpting the human figure, and he knew the human skeleton and musculature like the back of his hand. In 1963 he founded Rocky Mountain School of Art in Denver. For more than 25 years Phil inspired his students with his charisma, dedication, knowledge, and his keen sense of humor. He wanted all serious art students to have an opportunity to pursue their dreams and study visual arts at the college of their choice. Phil Steele’s legacy now lives on through our foundation. The Philip J Steele Arts Education Foundation is committed to creating partnerships between students and visual arts education in the state of Colorado. Its goal is to encourage, mentor, and support students throughout the visual arts community. To do this, it provides scholarships and funding that embrace the artistic passions and ambitions of students across the state.

“Contemplation” Pastel on Paper, framed 34 ¼” x 27 ¼” by Phil Steele

Lot #77 (Sale Order 77 of 97)

Phil had an extreme passion for art, for the human figure, and for teaching young aspiring artists. He became an expert at drawing, painting, and sculpting the human figure, and he knew the human skeleton and musculature like the back of his hand. In 1963 he founded Rocky Mountain School of Art in Denver. For more than 25 years Phil inspired his students with his charisma, dedication, knowledge, and his keen sense of humor. He wanted all serious art students to have an opportunity to pursue their dreams and study visual arts at the college of their choice. Phil Steele’s legacy now lives on through our foundation. The Philip J Steele Arts Education Foundation is committed to creating partnerships between students and visual arts education in the state of Colorado. Its goal is to encourage, mentor, and support students throughout the visual arts community. To do this, it provides scholarships and funding that embrace the artistic passions and ambitions of students across the state.

“Two Nudes” Pastel on Paper, framed 34 ¼” x 27 ¼” by Phil Steele

Lot #78 (Sale Order 78 of 97)

Phil had an extreme passion for art, for the human figure, and for teaching young aspiring artists. He became an expert at drawing, painting, and sculpting the human figure, and he knew the human skeleton and musculature like the back of his hand. In 1963 he founded Rocky Mountain School of Art in Denver. For more than 25 years Phil inspired his students with his charisma, dedication, knowledge, and his keen sense of humor. He wanted all serious art students to have an opportunity to pursue their dreams and study visual arts at the college of their choice. Phil Steele’s legacy now lives on through our foundation. The Philip J Steele Arts Education Foundation is committed to creating partnerships between students and visual arts education in the state of Colorado. Its goal is to encourage, mentor, and support students throughout the visual arts community. To do this, it provides scholarships and funding that embrace the artistic passions and ambitions of students across the state.

“Art Bash Poster” Framed, 31 3/8” x 19 ½ “5th Annual Art Bash, Limited Edition Print

Lot #79 (Sale Order 79 of 97)

This limited edition print is number 1/10, framed, and signed by the artist. It was designed for the Philip J. Steele Arts Education Foundation 5th Annual Art Bash and was the poster and image for the event. The image was designed and printed by MATTER, a full-service strategic design, typographic, and communications consultancy based in Denver, Colorado. They develop brands and projects which create unique positioning that increase awareness, relevance, and—when required—market share. During a decade-plus history, they have enjoyed collaborations with large corporations, startups, community and nonprofit organizations, higher education, and cultural entities.

“Summer Aspens” Ceramic, Acrylic, plexiglas, 18” x 11 ¼“ x 11 ¼” by Lisa Steele

Lot #80 (Sale Order 80 of 97)

Lisa’s work involves the sculptural interpretation of land forms. They are simplified and abstracted into fundamental shapes and elements to capture the essence and spirit of the place. Light and scale are emphasized in order to give the viewer a feeling of being dwarfed by the landscape. Both color and texture are important elements. Each piece is made by hand using a variety of methods of hand building. The clay is then fired and finished with a variety of mixed media and techniques. A major element of my work is the use of light and the way that the changing light affects the piece of sculpture, just as changing light affects the landscape itself. Lisa serves on the Board of the Philip J. Steele Arts Education Foundation.

“Gary Cooper Box” Mixed media (wood, fabric, metal photos, rope) 14”x 13 ½” x 3 ¾” by Lynne Milliken

Lot #81 (Sale Order 81 of 97)

Lynne paints en plein air and in her studio creating works that reflect skies, land, and symbols of her much loved rural lifestyle. Influenced by Russian impressionists and western landscape painters, she has collected field studies from the Rocky Mountain region and both coasts, capturing moments of light and color in her impressionistic style. As a member of Plein Air Artists Colorado, Atlantic Plein Air Painters, and Evergreen Artists, she participates in gallery shows and juried exhibitions and events throughout the year. Go to www.lynnemilliken.com

“Spinning” Acrylic on Canvas, 9” x 12” by Kris Musto

Lot #82 (Sale Order 82 of 97)

“Measure of Duration” Brass (plays music!), 8 1/2 "x 13" by Pam Starck

Lot #83 (Sale Order 83 of 97)

Pam is the Director of The Scholastic Art Awards, Colorado Region. Each year, students in grades 7-12 have the opportunity to participate in the Scholastic Art Awards. She enjoys working with students and seeing what a difference recognition of their creativity can make in their lives. This year senior portfolio students will receive over $300,000 in regional scholarships to further their education. The Philip J Steele Arts Education Foundation gave four scholarships to students this year and we are so grateful to their commitment to students. Pam is a member of the Philip J. Steele Arts Education Board.

"At the Laughing Goat" Giclee print of a drawing done w/ black & white charcoal by Daphne Takahashi

Lot #84 (Sale Order 84 of 97)

Artistic expression has always been an active part of Daphne’s life and she has loved drawing and painting her entire life. She is also very passionate about performing arts, particularly all forms of dance expression. Daphne is especially interested in portraiture and landscape studies, her favorite mediums are charcoal pencil and watercolor paint. She is currently a senior at Boulder High School and a winner of one of our Scholastics Philip J. Steele Arts Education Foundation Scholarship Awards for 2012-2013. Congratulations!

“Flock” Fabric collage by Jonathan and Valerie Nicklow

Lot #85 (Sale Order 85 of 97)

Jonathan and Valerie work collaboratively. Their newest body of work involves relief printing on paper and Valerie's prior experience as an artist assistant to a clothing designer. They are exploring the possibilities of printmaking on fabric and paper, working in both 2-D art and soft sculpture. They have participated in numerous national gallery and museum shows and outdoor art festivals across the country receiving many honors including several best of show awards. Their artwork has appeared in numerous magazines and books including most recently in "500 Tiles" by Lark Books. Their work is in many private and public collections including an intaglio print in the Smithsonian Institution. Go to www.jonathanandvalerie.deviantart.com

“Jasmine 1” Open Edition Print, 16 ½” x 13 ¾” by Deb Rosenbaum

Lot #86 (Sale Order 86 of 97)

Deb employs sculpture, drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and assemblage in her artwork. Her narrative work explores childhood, memory and personal obsessions. Her works are part of the permanent collection of Hawaii’s State Foundation for Culture and the Arts and she currently shows work professionally in New Orleans and Denver. She served on the Public Art Committee for the City of Denver for four years, and is currently a member of DSA’s School Leadership Team, Collaborative School Committee and the Friends Foundation of DSA. This is her 9th year as Director of the Visual Arts Department and her second year as Arts Department Chair at DSA. Go to www.dsapresents.org/visualarts/faculty/deb-rosenbaum/

“Synonomy” Mixed Media, 16 ¼ x 14 1/8 by Steve Steele

Lot #87 (Sale Order 87 of 97)

Steve’s art can be divided into three distinct areas: large-scale dimensional mixed-media works, large-scale installation projects, and small-scale mixed-media sculpture. The small mixed-media works represent a continuing exploration of meaning through the utilization of a wide array of dimensional media and objects. These include items ranging from natural materials to objects such as plastic toys and items which might ordinarily be thought of as trash. Additionally, individual works may incorporate visual, audio, tactile and olfactory phenomena or evoke memories of taste. The artist considers these works to be sensory experiments. The work attempts to alter the way we understand the meaning and context of the familiar, from coat hooks and electrical outlets to portraiture and historical subjects. Meanings are twisted, humor and puns may be prevalent, and irony and absurdity can be important aspects. Steve serves on the Board of the Philip J. Steele Arts Education Foundation. Go to www.stevesteeleart.com

“Blue Vase” Stoneware Clay and Glaze by Kate Villarreal

Lot #88 (Sale Order 88 of 97)

Kate is a member of the Boulder High School Visual Arts Department.

“Yellow Bear, Arapahoe” Carved Cottonwood Bark, 12 ¼ “ x 5 ¼ “ x 1 ¾” by Rob Brown

Lot #89 (Sale Order 89 of 97)

Rob Brown is one of Phil Steele’s earliest students at Rocky Mountain School of Art. They became close friends as well, and Rob remains one of Phil’s biggest fans. Nestled on the prairie of southeastern Colorado, in the small town of Coal Creek, Rob makes his home amongst the cactus, juniper trees, assorted four-leggeds, and crawly critters. He has been carving wood for over 25 years, and is represented by the Blue Spruce Gallery in Florence, Co. Rob is a member of the Arkansas River Carvers of Canon City and the National Wood Carvers Association

“Laughing Coyote” Carved Cottonwood Bark, 4 ½” x 2” x 1 1/8” by Rob Brown

Lot #90 (Sale Order 90 of 97)

Rob Brown is one of Phil Steele’s earliest students at Rocky Mountain School of Art. They became close friends as well, and Rob remains one of Phil’s biggest fans. Nestled on the prairie of southeastern Colorado, in the small town of Coal Creek, Rob makes his home amongst the cactus, juniper trees, assorted four-leggeds, and crawly critters. He has been carving wood for over 25 years, and is represented by the Blue Spruce Gallery in Florence, Co. Rob is a member of the Arkansas River Carvers of Canon City and the National Wood Carvers Association

“Bufflo Hump, Comanche” Carved Cottonwood Bark, 6 3/4 “ 2 ¼ “ x 1 ¼” by Rob Brown

Lot #91 (Sale Order 91 of 97)

Rob Brown is one of Phil Steele’s earliest students at Rocky Mountain School of Art. They became close friends as well, and Rob remains one of Phil’s biggest fans. Nestled on the prairie of southeastern Colorado, in the small town of Coal Creek, Rob makes his home amongst the cactus, juniper trees, assorted four-leggeds, and crawly critters. He has been carving wood for over 25 years, and is represented by the Blue Spruce Gallery in Florence, Co. Rob is a member of the Arkansas River Carvers of Canon City and the National Wood Carvers Association

“In, Out, All About” Color Pencil, 16” x 12” by Sheryl Wasinger

Lot #92 (Sale Order 92 of 97)

Sheryl is an Advanced Placement Art instructor at Aurora Central High School. She has been teaching art for 29 years. Her style of work begins with realistic subject matter and is altered into a college style that places the main emphasis on design and color. She has exhibited her art work through-out Colorado during her many years as an art educator.

"The Magic is in Here" Mixed Media by Melissa Steele

Lot #93 (Sale Order 93 of 97)

"The Magic is in Here" Mixed Media by Melissa Steele

“Suite of Three Watercolors of Fruit” 10 ¼” x 8 ¼” each, framed, by Stanley Doctor

Lot #94 (Sale Order 94 of 97)

Stan worked most of his life as an architectural designer and illustrator and only took up watercolor painting in 2009 to keep himself busy. He painted a variety of subjects for a couple of years learning the medium and looking for what he wanted to paint. In the spring of 2011 he fell in love with Iris. For Stan they have become like transcendent luminous beings, but nevertheless sensual and earthly, a product of the magic inherent in this world.

"Summer Roses” Watercolor, 10 ¼ x 8 ¼”, framed, by Stanley Doctor, Courtesy of D Gallery - Denver

Lot #95 (Sale Order 95 of 97)

Stan worked most of his life as an architectural designer and illustrator and only took up watercolor painting in 2009 to keep himself busy. He painted a variety of subjects for a couple of years learning the medium and looking for what he wanted to paint. In the spring of 2011 he fell in love with Iris. For Stan they have become like transcendent luminous beings, but nevertheless sensual and earthly, a product of the magic inherent in this world.

"Conscious" Mixed Media, 10" x 10" by Ross Andrews

Lot #96 (Sale Order 96 of 97)

"Conscious" Mixed Media, 10" x 10" by Ross Andrews

"Spinning Out of Control" Copper, nickle, and silver. Ring, size 7.5 by Pam Starck

Lot #97 (Sale Order 97 of 97)

"Spinning Out of Control" Copper, nickle, and silver. Ring, size 7.5 by Pam Starck


6th Annual Art Bash by Philip J Steele Art Found.
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6th Annual Art Bash by Philip J Steele Art Found.
by Gatlin Auction Fri, May 18, 2012 7:00 PM Mountain All artwork has been donated by a diverse and influential group of local, national, and international artists and galleries. For more information please visit www.steelefoundation.org.