All My Relatives

A good friend gave Linda a bisque fired pot with traces of bison hair burned into the clay surface. This 2 weeks after the sermon in Solvang about clay pots as vessels of spirit. As meaningful as the vessel, are these words traveling with it:
"The Native American people felt that they shared the Earth as equal partners with their animal relatives, especially the buffalo...philosophically connected with the creation of life. The Lakota end their ceremonies with the words "all my relatives", an expression of the belief that all life is connected." This gift is a validation for the visual artist that the message of the paintings is understood.

Back to Work

Linda returned from a wonderful visit with old friends and new friends in Solvang, California. She enjoyed visiting West Alpaca Ranch and the art studio of Renee Kelleher. Renee's paintings capture the light and landscapes of the Santa Ynez Valley, horse country. Buffalo energy is still filling Armantrout Studio and Linda, refreshed and reenergized, will settle in to her studio practice this week. 

Traveling to Santa Barbara County,CA

Really?Linda will be traveling April 24-28th. You can reach her with questions by email. Look for updates about the trip on her Facebook Page by clicking the f in the left column... or follow the trip on twitter. 

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.