Resting Buffalo Sold

This original charcoal of a buffalo resting SOLD this morning. Collectors picked it up at CFA Gallery at 10:15 a.m. Linda received this text "It's so exciting to be traveling with a buffalo. We're both so proud of our majestic acquisition." Linda is especially thrilled to be part of a road trip that took the new owners through Indian Lands, Sedona, and Antelope Canyon. Cue flute music now.

Louisville Arts Scene

The recent First Fridays in Louisville have been breaking records for attendance and sales. Linda is showing 2pieces at CFA Gallery, 916 Main Street (the charcoal Buffalo Resting and Connection to Ancestors 3) scroll down to read more about those pieces or Click on Avaiable Paintings. Here is a sneak peek of the latest work on paper with gold leaf and oil. The Arts Community in Louisville has been busy with the local politics. The Louisville Center for the Arts was dedicated 20 years ago to be an Art Center. Over the years the agreement has been eroded, so Louisville Cultural Council is working with City Council to propose a renewal of the ordinance. Linda has been participating as an independent citizen, who remembers the original agreement. 

February Sales and Plans

First Friday in Louisville generated many sales for CFA Gallery, including the sale of Linda Armantrout's "Rock Art #1". Linda is thrilled that it went to the new home of Louisville Art Patrons, Val and Bob. Also in the Studio, Linda is experimenting with some layering and subtractive techniques with oil on paper. Two pieces will go to Ken Sanville to photograph full size images to be used as documentation, and for Giclee printing in the future. These paintings will be offered in Available Paintings soon. In the development side of the business, Linda has begun planning a trip to the Santa Ynez Valley in April, 2013 to explore opening a market for her work in California. 

CFA Gallery

Linda promised to show the charcoal buffalo in all its glory in the gorgeousCharcoal Drawing, Buffalo/24"x36" on toned paper, archival frame made possible by the craftsmanship at CFA Gallery and the generosity of Larson Juhl. This piece is a great example of the power of professional framing. The charcoal drawing can be seen at Creative Framing Art Gallery, 916 Main Street, in the Louisville Arts District. Please contact the Gallery at 303-664-0043 to purchase, not available online.

Working on Paper

Charcoal Bison BeforeWorking on paper has been so gratifying. Linda has been working on 5 pieces since Fall. Linda spent yesterday afternoon collaborating with Janet Russell at CFA Gallery on selecting a frame and matting for a charcoal on paper of a Bison. The paper work deserves first class, archival framing. Thanks to Larson Juhl and CFA for donating most of the framing on the piece as part of Artist Appreciation Week in the Louisville Arts District. The finished piece will only be sold in Colorado. Armantrout Studio News will share a photo of the framed piece soon.