July's Artist of the Month: Brandon Wiese

For the month of July, The Gallerie at Piney Creek will be featuring the works of Brandon Wiese.  Brandon makes his home in Bigfork where he not only paints, but also carves stone for a variety of in home uses such as sinks and fireplace mantles. 

Of his paintings Brandon says, "My goals consist mainly in trying to create a piece that captures a moment of my life in a humble organization of lifeless materials; all to tempt the viewer's senses into believing and feeling my observations of a solitary and unique moment of time. With each piece I form a relationship that at a certain point, shifts slightly from creator to observer. Methods practiced relentlessly, fall arbitrarily to the side and I find myself almost waking up, realizing the painting has been dictating my actions.
I am forever grateful to God for the amazing Beauty that he allows me to see. I hope to create nothing but honor for him and all the people who have encouraged me in my life."

Come join us in The Gallerie during July's Gallery Night to see Brandon's pieces and enjoy some light refreshments!

Kris Kramer - July - The Purple Pomegranate

The Purple Pomegranate, a fine craft specialty store, is featuring work by Whitefish jewelry artist, Kris Kramer during the month of July. Kris makes wearable and collectible minuscule, silver sculptures out of metal clay.  Most of her pieces can be worn as jewelry.  She loves silver down to the molecular level and believes it has qualities of being alive: it prefers that change be incremental; it reflects light; it is fragile and strong at once. 

Kris blends fashionable style into pieces enjoyed by those who want to be a little different.  She embellishes each piece with a virgin shine, an elegant satin, and a patina dark inlay.  Her goal is that her creations evoke a conscious or subconscious reaction—a reminiscence of ancient value along with something forwardly progressive and exciting.   Solo pendants, necklaces, earrings, charms for bracelets (aka tiny pendants), animal-totem, and miniature spoons will be on display throughout the month.

Kris is a certified precious metal clay artisan by the PMC Guild and RioGrande and sole proprietor of The Silver Pendant.  She sculpts daily in her studio on the north side of Whitefish.  Her wish is that each piece creates a pause, like at the end of a pendulum swing, in hopes that an observer might stop to reflect and grasp otherworldly significance.

Meet Kris during Whitefish Gallery Night, Thursday, July 5th, 2011 from 6-9 PM. Kris’s work will be displayed during the opening and throughout the month of July. 

Whitefish Goldsmiths 

Whitefish Goldsmiths is excited to present original photography by local artist Jason Barnes.  Jason Barnes grew up in California in close proximity to great natural beauties like Yosemite National Park and California's beaches and cliffs.  He has always had a love of architecture and nature, and his photographs reflect this in images from ornate landmarks in Prague to the simplicity of ladybugs.  Montana images, from rusted tractors to the magnificence of Glacier National Park, are some of his favorite subjects.
Jason's specialty is photographing in HDR, high density resolution, which creates amazingly true-life details and color.  You can find Jason through his website, BigJayPhotography.com along with a sampling of his portfolio. 
 

STEPHEN ISLEY JEWELRY PROUDLY PRESENTS LINDA KATSUDA

Stephen Isley is pleased to present the work of Linda Katsuda, this Thursday June 7th for Gallery Night from 6 PM to 9 PM.

Linda is a Whitefish resident whose landscape paintings reflect Montana's natural beauty and grandeur.  Behind the visual and sensual aspect that inspires her is the presence of nature.  She is drawn to specific places and objects by the reflection of light and captures that light with oil paint, which has the most luminosity and depth.

Her "Orchid Cactus by Moonlight", an abstract oil on canvas, is available at Stephen Isley Jewelry and Gallery, 241 Central Ave.   Stop in Thursday evening to meet the artist and view her many works of art.

Deb Stika - June - The Purple Pomegranate

The Purple Pomegranate, a fine craft specialty store, is featuring work by Whitefish artist, Deb Stika during the month of June. Years ago, Deb fell in love with this little spot on the map, retired here, and started drawing. Now her fun and whimsical drawings of Whitefish are on sale at the Purple Pomegranate in downtown Whitefish.  And the best news, besides the original set of 15 drawings, she is introducing her second set of 15 drawings! Plus most all of the images are now available as greeting cards!

Some of the new renderings include: O’Shaughnessy Cultural Arts Center, Whitefish Train Depot, Central School, VFW, Great Northern Brewery, Remington, and Mambo’s. Do you have a special place? That place can be where you live or any where in the world! Your home? A business? A cabin, resort, or lodge? How about a boat?! Deb Stika does commission work, too, and will have examples displayed at the Purple Pomegranate. Come and help us celebrate!  

Meet Deb during Whitefish Gallery Night, Thursday, June 7th, 2011 from 6-9 PM. Deb’s work will be displayed during the opening and throughout the month of June. 

Cherlyn Wilcox-Above & Beyond at The Walking Man Frame Shop & Gallery

Please join us for our exhibit of Bozeman artist, Cherlyn Wilcox-Above & Beyond.  Cherlyn will be featuring abstract oils on panel, Thursday, June 7th, 6-9PM.  Fine art, live music & light refreshments.  For more information, please call 406-863-ARTS and find us on Facebook!!

"I think of my current work as an aerial journey.  The pieces create a schematic of place, inspired by fragmented terrain as glimpsed through the window seat of an airplane.  Through this work, I investigate the intersection of the built and natural environment, seeking to find structure and sense of place.  I am drawn to the rich colors, forms and lines from diverse ecosystems, agriculture, buildings, boundaries, waterways and the general beauty of Montana...and translating these into colorful and inviting abstract places."  Cherlyn Wilcox
 

We will also be featuring live music by Fresh off the Vine!!
"Fresh off the Vine is a trio featuring cello, acoustic and electric guitar, based out of Whitefish Montana.  With original songwriting and a range of covered material to enliven any occasion.  Fresh off the Vine consists of cellist, Jesse Ahmann, with guitar and bass by Karl Berdimurat and Lucas Mace.  The Vine's styles range from an instrumental dining atmosphere to upbeat songs and grooves fit for any festivity."