Power of the Ancients

Power of the Ancients, 36x40 inches, oil on canvasThis  oil painting on canvas was inspired by the caves at Altamira in Spain. Linda Armantrout is seeking to connect to the spiritual energy of the artists and shamans who made marks thousands or hundreds of years ago. The buffalo energy in Lakota Legends is about Spiritual Unity. The buffalo in Yellowstone National Park have a DNA connection to the prehistoric bison. This is a good week to be comforted by Legend that says the fourth white calf buffalo born brings peace.

Works on Paper Added

Buffalo Spirit Rising/Oil on paperArmantrout Studio has posted 4 pieces on paper to Available Paintings.  Linda has been experimenting with Arches oil paper, and mixing media, including Gold Leaf. She looks forward to making more works on paper in dry and wet media. This piece is framed and can be seen at CFA gallery, 916 Main Street,
Louisville, Colorado. 

Resting Buffalo Sold

This original charcoal of a buffalo resting SOLD this morning. Collectors picked it up at CFA Gallery at 10:15 a.m. Linda received this text "It's so exciting to be traveling with a buffalo. We're both so proud of our majestic acquisition." Linda is especially thrilled to be part of a road trip that took the new owners through Indian Lands, Sedona, and Antelope Canyon. Cue flute music now.

Louisville Arts Scene

The recent First Fridays in Louisville have been breaking records for attendance and sales. Linda is showing 2pieces at CFA Gallery, 916 Main Street (the charcoal Buffalo Resting and Connection to Ancestors 3) scroll down to read more about those pieces or Click on Avaiable Paintings. Here is a sneak peek of the latest work on paper with gold leaf and oil. The Arts Community in Louisville has been busy with the local politics. The Louisville Center for the Arts was dedicated 20 years ago to be an Art Center. Over the years the agreement has been eroded, so Louisville Cultural Council is working with City Council to propose a renewal of the ordinance. Linda has been participating as an independent citizen, who remembers the original agreement. 

February Sales and Plans

First Friday in Louisville generated many sales for CFA Gallery, including the sale of Linda Armantrout's "Rock Art #1". Linda is thrilled that it went to the new home of Louisville Art Patrons, Val and Bob. Also in the Studio, Linda is experimenting with some layering and subtractive techniques with oil on paper. Two pieces will go to Ken Sanville to photograph full size images to be used as documentation, and for Giclee printing in the future. These paintings will be offered in Available Paintings soon. In the development side of the business, Linda has begun planning a trip to the Santa Ynez Valley in April, 2013 to explore opening a market for her work in California.