Dix Baines Blog » Art Nights http://dixbainesblog.com Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:53:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 GREELEY WESTERN INVITATIONAL ART SHOW-DIX BAINES FINE ARTIST http://dixbainesblog.com/greeley-western-invitational-art-show-dix-baines-fine-artist/ http://dixbainesblog.com/greeley-western-invitational-art-show-dix-baines-fine-artist/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:44:39 +0000 admin http://dixbainesblog.com/?p=557 The Greeley Western Invitational Art Show is held each year in conjunction with the Greeley Stampede in Greeley, Colorado. In keeping with the western theme of the Stamped, this year Dix Baines focused on several barns he found here in Colorado. Barns are interesting structures, as they speak of times past and yet at the same time are timeless.  The architecture in these particular barns are simple and yet the simplicity adds to their beauty as they are incorporated into the surrounding landscape. These gems are the subjects of several of his paintings that will be on display and for purchase at the Gala on June 23rd . For those interested in attending, call 970-356-7787 or visit http://greeleystampede.org/ . Shirley Holland, the Art Director for the Greeley Western Invitational Art Show has done a remarkable job this year by adding a website which focuses entirely on the art show.  The website is kept current and can be visited by going to http://stampedewesternartistselection.shutterfly.com. ENJOY!

 

AUTUMN FIELD 5x7 SOLD

BLUE ROOF 5x7 $300

EVENING POND 5x7 SOLD

PASSING RAIN 9x12 $1300

SUMMER BROOK 5x7 SOLD

TWINS OF WESTCLIFFE 9x12 SOLD

]]> http://dixbainesblog.com/greeley-western-invitational-art-show-dix-baines-fine-artist/feed/ 0 ST. GEORGE TEMPLE – DIX BAINES FINE ARTIST http://dixbainesblog.com/st-george-temple-dix-baines-fine-artist/ http://dixbainesblog.com/st-george-temple-dix-baines-fine-artist/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:14:55 +0000 admin http://dixbainesblog.com/?p=288 “St. George Light”     8×10     oil     $1200     available through Dix Baines Studio @ 720.353.2670

The role of an artist is to capture images of the day and bring them to the attention of  members of society to appreciate and to leave a legacy for those who will follow.  The artist captures the ordinary and shows us that it is extraordinary, whether it be a landscape, a building, or people on a street.  They leave a visual history of our day so those that come later can connect with us. 

Ground was broken for the  LDS St. George Temple in November 1871 and the building was completed and dedicated in 1877.  It is a monument to the pioneers who left the comforts of their homes in the East and spread and colonized the west, and as they did so erected monuments to their faith.  Kathlyn Gogarty-Baines – Dix Baines Studio.

]]> http://dixbainesblog.com/st-george-temple-dix-baines-fine-artist/feed/ 0 OFF THE EASEL – CASTLE ROCK PAINTING – DIX BAINES FINE ARTIST http://dixbainesblog.com/off-the-easel-castle-rock-painting-dix-baines-fine-artist/ http://dixbainesblog.com/off-the-easel-castle-rock-painting-dix-baines-fine-artist/#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:55:41 +0000 admin http://dixbainesblog.com/?p=263 OFF THE EASEL
  
 The life of an artist always takes us down unexpected paths.  A few weeks ago, Dix was approached about doing a painting of the Castle Rock, a predominant geological feature in Castle Rock, CO.  The company who approached us wanted to use the image for dignitary gifts at a ground breaking for a Centura Health facility being built in Castle Rock.  The result was this incrediable painting of the first light on the Castle Rock, which is now available through the studio, and a run of an edition of a 100 framed mini 5×7 giclees. Of the painting, Dix wrote:
 
“FIRST LIGHT ON CASTLE ROCK”
  
For years I had coached down in Castle Rock, and got to see the many moods of the landmark of the town. I had thought of painting the morning light often and capturing the light emblazened rock face. I was recently asked to paint  the Castle Rock for a commerative gift print (closed series of 100). It was a challenge to pick a view, as the geological feature has extremely different profiles depending on your vantage point around the town. This view is the most familiar and sentimental to me; a view I often wanted to stop and paint. 
 Dix Baines-Artist Journal
“First Light on Castle Rock”
9×12     oil     $1300
REMINDERS
Bring your art supplies and join Dix and explore his pond or work on something of your own 
Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 PM during Art Nights.
SPECTATORS AND PARTICIPANTS ARE WELCOME COST $15 PER PERSON
]]> http://dixbainesblog.com/off-the-easel-castle-rock-painting-dix-baines-fine-artist/feed/ 0 HAYDEN HAYS GALLERY – DIX BAINES FINE ARTIST http://dixbainesblog.com/253/ http://dixbainesblog.com/253/#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:35:10 +0000 admin http://dixbainesblog.com/?p=253 When Dix Baines first began his full-time art career over 13 years ago, several of his paintings were purchased by the 5 star property The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. To date 9 of Dix’s paintings, as well as 30 giclees, are part of the permanent Broadmoor collection. This past week The Hayden Hays Gallery, located at The Broadmoor, invited Dix to further extend his artistic presence at the property by becoming one of their regular artists.  As a project designer, during his Interior Design days, Dix worked on several projects at The Broadmoor, so for him this will be like coming home. We are excited about this new opportunity!
“Shadow Light”
32×40     oil     $9,900
available through the Hayden Hays Gallery @ 719.577.5744
“Southwest Sublime”
20×30     oil     $4,800
available through the Hayden Hays Gallery @ 719.577.5744
“Canyoncito”
11×14     oil     $1,900
available through the Hayden Hays Gallery @ 719.577.5744
“Winter Sunset”
28×32    oil     $6,500
available through the Hayden Hays Gallery @ 719.577.5744
]]> http://dixbainesblog.com/253/feed/ 0 GATEWAY, COLORADO – DIX BAINES FINE ARTIST http://dixbainesblog.com/gateway-colorado-dix-baines-fine-artist/ http://dixbainesblog.com/gateway-colorado-dix-baines-fine-artist/#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:15:25 +0000 admin http://dixbainesblog.com/?p=214  
 OFF THE EASEL
 During the year of 2007 – 2008, Dix Baines was commissioned to paint the incredible area of Gateway, Colorado.  The area is 50 miles East of Arches National Park and 40 miles south of Grand Junction, Colorado.  The area includes the Unaweep Canyon, as well as Palisades of red rock, and is a spectacular area. During the course of his time in the area, Dix kept a journal, which can be read in it’s entirety at http://www.dixbaines.com, along with previewing the paintings generated from the area.  The attached painting is only one of nearly 50 paintings, 40 of which are owned by the property, that have been inspired by the grandeur of the area.

“Early mornings are the best way to start at Gateway. I drove in late last night, so I could not see anything. I was pleasantly surprised by the color in the trees. A fair amount of gold, and green hanging on. I like when a single tree has a mix – turning from green at the bottom, to gold at the top.” DIX BAINES – JOURNAL OCTOBER 14, 2007  

 
 

“SHADOW LIGHT”   32×40     $10,000     Available through Dix Baines Studio at 720.353.2670

 

REMINDER – ART NIGHTS WEDNESDAY
 FOR THOSE WANTING TO GET THEIR OWN BRUSH WET, JOIN DIX BAINES EVERY WEDNESDAY FOR ART NIGHTS.  BEGINS AT 7:00 PM AND COST IS $15. BRING YOUR PAINTS AND WHATEVER YOU ARE WORKING ON OR JUST COME AND WATCH, AS SPECTATORS ARE WELCOME.  CALL 720.353.2670 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

 

]]> http://dixbainesblog.com/gateway-colorado-dix-baines-fine-artist/feed/ 0 MY POND – DIX BAINES FINE ARTIST http://dixbainesblog.com/my-pond-dix-baines-fine-artist/ http://dixbainesblog.com/my-pond-dix-baines-fine-artist/#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:31:57 +0000 admin http://dixbainesblog.com/?p=195  “Small Koi”
 8×10    oil    $1200    
frame is included/shipping additional
Available through the Greeley Stampede Art Show at 970-356-7787
 “Reflected Lily”
8×10    oil    $1200    
frame is included/shipping additional
Available through the Greeley Stampede Art Show at 970-356-7787
 
 
MY BACKYARD
Some years ago I started digging a hole. If I had known then just all the digging I know now, my pond would have never come to be.  

Creativity comes through experimentation and ignorance, the latter glosses over the reality of the effort and experience it truly takes in making something beautiful. My pond now is a sanctuary, a beautiful corner of life and beauty which also serves as an extension of my backyard studio. I have artists attend “studio nights” each Wednesday evening with the pond to paint by. Had I known how wonderful a water feature is, I would have done it 20 years ago! This year, it is maturing… there are midges, may flies and dragon flies for the frogs and tadpoles. The fish are growing (almost 3 times the size of the one image, really) and offering an abundance of new subject matter with the native flowers we have selected in our landscape.

It allows me to experiment with new material and to again put naivety back into the painting process. As Picasso defined artistic quality, he said it took him eighty years to learn to do what he did as a child.

—DIX BAINES

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NEWS FROM DIX BAINES STUDIO
  
When Dix Baines  first began down the path of pursuing his art passion as a career, he stated that he did not ever want to be an artist that was always painting “girl’s in pink dresses.”  In other words, he made the decision to paint from life and not ever be stuck painting one image.  To date he has kept his images as diverse as the life he paints; from angling, to landscape, to architecture.  With his “Outdoor Studio” he now has the reference to explore, in paint, new images of Koi Fish, flowers, and birds.  The attached painting is the first of his paintings of flowers. Should you be interested in previewing this painting, please contact the Studio at 720.353.2670. ENJOY! 
 
REMINDERS
  
With the weather beginning to warm up, bring your art supplies and join Dix and explore his pond on
Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 PM during Art Nights.
SPECTATORS AND PARTICIPANTS ARE WELCOME COST $15 PER PERSON
  

 
 
“Garden Rose”
8×10    oil    $1200    
frame is included/shipping additional
A 10% collectors discount will be extended to those who have previously purchased Dix’s work
 
FATHER’S DAY IDEAS
Keepsake wood box with a rosewood finish. Angler Collection includes an assorted set of 12 cards with Angler images created by Dix Baines. 
Cards Only $15 – Small Box Only $60 – Small Boxed Set – $65 – Large Box Only $85 – Large Boxed Set – $95
 
Thank you to all for your interest and support.  If you would like to preview this or any of the work here in the Studio, we would love to you.
 
Have a wonderful day. 
 
Sincerely,
Kathlyn Gogarty-Baines
Dix Baines Studio
720.353.2670
 
ALL WORK IS AVAILABLE FOR PREVIEW ON OUR WEBSITE AT www.dixbaines.com  OR BY PRIVATE VIEWING  

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Thanks so much to all those who are participating in the Drawing  for Rachel. Just a reminder that the

 final day to purchase a $50 ticket will be Monday, May 31st at 5:00 PM.  The winners will be announced on Tuesday, June 1st, and be posted on Dix’s blog at http://www.dixbainesblog.com  The prizes may be previewed on the blog, as well as details about the drawing.

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“WINTER SUNSET”

28×32     $6500     oil

Dix Baines was invited to Chaparral High School today to do an art presentation for one of the Art History Classes.  We would like to extend an invitation to all the art students, or any student interested in art, from any of the Parker high schools, to attend Art Nights for FREE the first night they join us.  Should you have any questions, please contact the Studio at 720.353.2670.  Hope to see you there.

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