While we were out delivering a sculpture to a client over the weekend, we also stopped by the Western Heritage Center in Billings Montana. A wonderful historic downtown building. The art exhibit showcases the work of Clyde Aspevig and Ben Steele - Clyde's teacher from college. We don't usually leave the house without taking in some art. And this was a wonderful show to be able to 'take in'.....
Awesome, a must see! (disclosure-- Clyde is a friend of ours, but also an incredible painter too. We've seen a lot of his work in his studio and we try to make it to just about every Show we can.) He's got "it" - beautiful colors, juicy paint, pleasing compositions. Close up his work looks very 'loose', but stand back and it all comes together. Stunning, to say the least. Definitely work you want to see in person to really appreciate.
Also interesting at the Show, you'll see Clyde's first painting along with his first 'sold' painting (to his father). We had seen his first painting from many, many years ago at his studio, but I was thrilled to see it framed and in this Show. A great example for everyone that even very talented painters have to work at it too! But, boy, has all his hard work paid off. He's certainly an accomplished painter and deserves all the recognition he can get.
My favorite? Winter Glow. You can see the piece at.... http://www.clydeaspevig.com/current.html. But I've seen a lot of Clyde's work in person and as always it's hard to 'pick a favorite' - They're all good.
Another friend of mine also had Ben Steele as an instructor in college. Like Clyde, has only great things to say about him. Interesting man, wonderful art educator with quite a history. To learn more about him....http://www.tearsinthedarkness.com/ben-steele
Hope you get the chance to view the show in person....http://www.ywhc.org/
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