BRINGING A NEW DIMENSION TO STILL LIFE AT ROWE FINE ART GALLERY

(February 18, 2011) When painter Sue Krzyston browses antique shops and trading posts in Arizona and New Mexico, she’s not just looking for a new treasure for her home. She’s seeking out the subject matter for her next still life painting. Come meet Sue and see her latest oil paintings at Rowe Fine Art Gallery on March 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. during the gallery’s latest exhibition, “Bringing New Dimension to Still Life.” The evening is part of the Sedona Gallery Association’s 1st Friday Gallery Tour. Sue, who has lived in Phoenix for 41 years and has been painting for 30 years, says she’s excited to meet collectors as well as those who might be discovering her work for the very first time.

“I won’t be painting while I’m in the gallery because I need the quiet of my studio,” says Sue. “Painting is such a solitary pursuit, so I love to get out and meet art lovers. I like to hear feedback from collectors or commentary from people who are seeing my work for the first time.”

Sue’s vibrant still life paintings marry artifacts such as moccasins, pottery and beadwork with light and shadow. It’s no wonder this award-winning artist has been compared to the Dutch masters. Sue’s technique and talent breathe new life into objects that were crafted by Native Americans hundreds of years ago, giving viewers a new perspective on the artifacts and the hands that created each one. Sue will be back in the gallery on March 3 from 1 to 5 p.m. Don’t miss this very special weekend.

“Peaceful Harmony” 24 x 30" oil painting by Sue Krzyston.

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(Sedona, AZ Oct. 28, 2011) Cowboy sculptor Jason Scull, who is exclusively represented in Sedona by Rowe Fine Art Gallery, was recently accepted into the prestigious Cowboy Artists of America organization. The CAA, which was founded in Sedona in 1965, accepted only three artists for membership this year, bringing its total number of members to a mere 22. Jason was chosen after an extensive process that culminated in a presentation of five of his bronze sculptures at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City in October.

“I am stunned and amazed,” says Jason. “It’s long been a dream of mine to belong to this group. I first became interested in sculpture after taking a Cowboy Artists of America workshop in the 1980s, so it feels like my career has come full circle. Now I have the huge responsibility of living up to the highest standard in cowboy art.”

Jason will participate in the CAA’s annual show and sale, held every October at the Oklahoma museum. He will also take part in the organization’s annual spring trail ride. Jason is no stranger to cowboy culture. His family has been farming and ranching in Texas for 180 years. Jason’s experience working with horses, cattle and cowboys have inspired his bronze sculptures since he began seriously pursuing art in 1987.

'Cowtastrophe' by Jason Scull bronze sculptor at Rowe Gallery
“Cowtastrophe” bronze by Jason Scull 19.5" x 28" x 16"

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Artists Joe Beeler, Charlie Dye, John Hampton and George Phippen created the CAA in 1965 in the building that now houses the Cowboy Club Grille & Spirits in Uptown Sedona. The goal of the four men was to perpetuate the culture of the Old West and maintain standards of quality in contemporary Western art.

(Sedona, AZ Sept. 26, 2011) Conveying the movement of an animal through bronze sculpture is not an easy feat, but Ken Rowe managed to capture the agility of a running antelope with “Express Male,” one of his latest works of art. The prestigious Society of Animal Artists recognized his accomplishment; not only did the organization jury the sculpture into its 51st Annual Art and the Animal Exhibition and National Tour, it also awarded the Sedona sculptor the Evelyn and Peter Haller Memorial Award for Sculpture.

According to the society, the award is presented to sculptures that stand out in terms of composition, use of medium and overall impact. “I’m so honored,” says Ken, who also owns Rowe Fine Art Gallery. “The judges of this award are artists and scholars who I’ve admired for years. And after the initial exhibition in Traverse City, Michigan, the sculpture will tour the country for nearly a year, which is excellent exposure for my work and for our gallery.”

This is the sixth year in a row that Ken has been chosen for the society’s exhibition and annual tour, and it’s the fifth time he has won an award from the organization. In 2007, the society awarded Ken the Leonard J. Meiselman Memorial Award for Realistic Sculpture Executed in an Academic Manner for “Scholar of the Moon.” In 2006, he received an Award of Excellence for “River of Plenty” and “Blue Heron.”

'Express Male' Bronze Sculpture by Ken Rowe of Rowe Gallery in Sedona, Arizona
“Express Male” bronze by Ken Rowe 22" x 21" x 9"

That same year, he was the recipient of the Evelyn and Peter Haller Memorial Award for Sculpture for “Blue Heron.” The Society of Animal Artists was founded in 1960. The nonprofit is devoted to promoting excellence in the portrayal of animals and educating the public through seminars, lectures and teaching demonstrations. Sculptors and painters from the U.S., Canada, Europe, Africa, Japan and Australia are members of the society.

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