December 11, 2009 by delightsgal
north fields barn by katrina madsen berg, 16 x 20 oil on canvas, $695 framed
A couple years ago, after the Midway Art Association’s Plein Air Paradise, Deb Tolbert and I went off one evening to paint in the North Fields. She has been known to paint in some rugged spots, and so she was prepared with her guerilla box and boots. Me, a paint-in-the-back-of-the-car-without-an-easel-or-proper-supplies-kind-a-gal, was wearing flip flops as we trudged through the cow pies and mud.
The view was fantastic, the animals not to far off were cautiously watching us for a while. My favorite part of the evening, however was getting to know Deb a bit more. You can imagine my elation when she decided to be part of the wba. ~ katrina
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December 10, 2009 by delightsgal
june bug by deb tolbert, 12 x 12 oil on canvas board, $350 unframed, $475 framed
I had so much fun painting this little pig. Sometimes when you are painting, things just feel right. You slept good the night before, the dog didn’t read the paper before you, the mules didn’t break the wheel line again, your child made it to school without forgetting something, no text messaged emergencies before 7:00 am, you remembered garbage day and there were diet cokes in the fridge. Life was good, I went out to my studio and painted this happy pig and all was well in my world. ~ deb
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December 9, 2009 by delightsgal
2 more gorgeous gourd handbags by james booker preston, hand-carved gourd purses lined with leather, bamboo-like handles, one 7 inches and the other 8 inches, either handbag is $575
See more gourd art by Booker here.
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December 8, 2009 by delightsgal
dying peony by brent haddock, 12 x 9 intaglio-type etching, $250 unframed
While gallery hopping in Park City one summer evening, I happened on to a secluded garden area that was home to this beautiful peony. Many flowers in my opinion are most beautiful on their way out. I fell in love with the textures and patterns of this dying flower. The light was perfect for creating a black and white photo sketch that would ultimately become this elegant photo etching. The print was hand printed using Graphic Chemical’s Renaissance Black ink (my favorite) on to Hahnemuhle Rag Content paper. ~ brent
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December 7, 2009 by delightsgal
nestled in for winter by marilynn z. nielson, 11×14 oil, $400 unframed, $525 framed
This historic home is beautiful in the winter with all of the bare aspen trees surrounding it. In the summer the home is barely visible because of the foliage. I painted the home two winters ago from the west side, but this view from the north is very different. Thanks to Janice for the reference photo which allowed me to do it again. I feel a real kinship to this spot and the nice couple who live there. I feel I know every tree and bush. Who knows, I may do it again next winter. ~ marilynn
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December 5, 2009 by delightsgal
how many times do i… by janice trane jones, 11×14 oil, SOLD (currently hanging in Heber City’s Rockwater Salon)
Yes, our very own Janice has won an award of 3rd place in the Animal/Wildlife division of the artist’s magazine’s annual student competition. Congratulations Janice!
Pick up a copy of the January/February edition, and you too can read,
After she retired, Janice Jones decided to gt serious about art. “In the last four years, I’ve taken workshops and read every art book I could get my hands on, “she says. “I find when I start painting a subject that’s really fun and going well, I can’t stop. I will literally paint through the night.”
Jones carries a camera with her wherever she goes to capture inspiring scenes. The ravens in How many times do I…! seemed almost human to her, as though they were “mimicking childish human behavior such as irritation, disgust and frustration.” Jones says she initially intended to make the painting more realistic, but as she started applying the thick paint with a palette knife, she knew she had to have a looser approach to fit the story.
Jones hopes to one day have a painting in a museum so her children and grandchildren will know that “dreams can come true at any point in one’s life.”
Again, congrats Janice. It is an amazing piece! ~katrina
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December 5, 2009 by delightsgal
When a viewer/patron looks at a painting and instantly identifies with the scene or story then as an artist I have accomplished my goal. I started to seriously study art in 2005 with watercolors. I decided to pick up where I had left off 35 years earlier with my love of art and found it wasn’t as easy the second time around. I took a few classes at the Peterson Art Center and then decided to venture out on my own and try oil painting in 2007. This adventure opened my eyes to the realization that painting has to be a daily habit if one wants to become accomplished and appreciated. It also has to be a constant endeavor of studying great artists, visiting galleries, museums and taking workshops and lessons to improve.
In 2008 with my limited exposure and slowly improving skills, I applied and was gratefully accepted for the fall 2008 Artist-in-Residence program at Zion National Park. Nothing can describe the awe and wonder of painting 30 days in such a unique and beautiful environment. It was a life altering experience that I encourage every artist to work toward.
Since my residence I have been working hard to improve and work with better artists. I continue to take painting workshops. I am also starting to sell more paintings and am finding it interesting that the watercolors are the most popular. I’m thrilled to say that my paintings have been sold to buyers from all over the U.S and now also Germany and Canada. (See archives)
My background does explain a little about what and how I paint. I was born and raised in Utah and graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Anthropology and Archaeology. As a child I was lucky enough to have a father that thought girls should do anything they wanted and not be gender oriented in their activities. Therefore, I have always fished, hunted, played as many sports as possible and worked in my garden and yard. These activities have influenced my painting and love of the out-of-doors. When my husband, Corey and I travel I attempt to paint, sketch and take photos as references for future paintings. Our shared love of art, fly-fishing, golf and gardening has led us to some of the most beautiful spots in the western U.S. and Canada. I simply want others to share my travels and fun through my paintings.
5-Exhibitions, Awards and Shows
One Woman Show 2008 Wasatch County Library-Senior Citizen Center
Honorable Mention Award for “Zion Bank Building” Midway Plein Air Paradise Annual Competition 2008
Artist-in Residence, Zion National Park Fall 2008
One Woman Show at Canyon Gallery, Zion National Park May-June 2009
Participation in Midway Plein Air Competition 2009
click here to see Janice’s wba painting archive
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December 5, 2009 by delightsgal
the flower vendor by janice trane jones, 16 x 20 oil on stretched canvas, $650 framed
I love flowers and beautiful gardens. Last summer I came across this wonderful hotel with hanging baskets, a flower cart and manicured beds. Walking through the grounds brought a smile to my face and sets the mood for the entire day. ~ janice
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December 4, 2009 by delightsgal
zenger barn by katrina madsen berg, 16 x 20 oil on canvas, SOLD
Another valley treasure that may not be for much longer. Nestled in the hillside below Interlaken in Midway, Jack & Holly Zenger’s barn is downhill from their home. Jack & Holly are known for many things, but the first thing I knew about Holly was how much she loved singing in the church choir. While my husband & I lived in Midway, Jack & Holly opened their home to choir members each Sunday for practice. Holly also was the initiator of the holiday Creche exhibit in Midway. Originally, Jack & Holly again opened their home to share nativity treasures. As you probably know, this has become such a large event that it is held along with the Swiss Christmas & Gingerbread Homes for the Children, in downtown Midway. Because of a potential development on the Zenger property, the barn will most likely be moved. However, it’s charm will always grace the beautiful hillside in my mind. ~ katrina
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December 3, 2009 by delightsgal
Tree of Life (Autumn Silhouette) by james booker preston, 5 watt light , 25 inches diameter… makes a one of a kind night light, $1000
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December 2, 2009 by delightsgal
xc at the farm 4 by carole wade, 12 x12 acrylic on cradled masonite, $375 unframed
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December 1, 2009 by delightsgal
winter off the deck by debbie tolbert, 11 x 14 oil on canvas board, $350 unframed
In the middle of the winter months I get antsy to paint outdoors after days in the studio. I set up my easel on the back deck and painted this scene right before a snowstorm hit. The light was soft with the grey clouds hanging low on the foothills. It was so quiet and peaceful – but also cold! ~ deb
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November 30, 2009 by delightsgal
watercolor rose by brent haddock, hand-colored intaglio-type etching, 11.5” x 16”, Variable Edition of 2, $325 unframed
My Inspiration
For years I have visited St. George in March and enjoyed photographing the first roses to bloom. This year was no exception because I believe I photographed over 400 roses. For me the roses are symbolic. My mother grew roses in her garden and the yellow roses were her favorites. My main focus was the interaction of light on each individual leaf and petal. After the etchings are printed through the etching press, I hand colored each print with watercolor. ~brent
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November 28, 2009 by delightsgal
sunrise on a winter morn by marilynn z. nielson, 12 x 16 oil on board, unframed $475, or custom quality framed $650
We awoke one morning to discover the ground covered with a heavy snowfall. We grabbed the camera and headed some 15 miles from home. We didn’t know exactly where we were headed, but took a dirt road down a ravine into the river bottoms. The sun was just coming up as we rounded the bend by a stream and I shouted, “Stop the car.” This painting was the result of what we saw. I loved the light on the bank and the weight of snow on the foliage. Winter scenes are my favorite to paint and this sight was a joy to me. As we looked to the left we saw another beautiful scene, which will probably be the subject of another painting. ~ marilynn
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November 27, 2009 by delightsgal
leaving durango by janice trane jones, 8″ x 16″ oil on canvas panel unframed, $375.00
My husband and I were driving our car to New Mexico to deliver it to a buyer. Along the way just outside of Durango, Colorado we both were awestruck as we rounded a curve in the road and viewed this scene. The mountains seemed endless and the road to the farm was inviting and serene. We stayed for a few minutes while I made my value sketches and took in the 360 degree breathtaking vistas then proceeded to our destination. Days later I couldn’t stop thinking about that farm and decided I had to paint it because it made such an impression on me. ~Janice
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November 26, 2009 by delightsgal
tate barn by katrina madsen berg, 16 x 20 oil on canvas, $515 unframed.
The original Tate Barn was built over 100 years ago near today’s Soldier Hollow, the cross- country site of the 2002 Winter Olympics. It is also the home of the Soldier Hollow Charter School…intended intellectual growing place of our kiddos. (I really ought to get that application going…). 
Francis Tate built the original building. Over the years, the barn changed ownership. When a severe storm permanently damaged the building, and private organization raised the funds to replace the barn in the original footprint and architecture. The wood used in the new barn was taken from the original barn. The painting is just a small view of the beautifully restored valley treasure. ~katrina
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November 25, 2009 by delightsgal
xc at the farm 3 by carole wade, 12 x 12 acrylic on cradled masonite, $375 unframed
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November 24, 2009 by delightsgal
johnson ranch by debbie tolbert, 12 x 16 oil on canvas board, $400 unframed
I went Elk hunting last year with my husband and boys at a beautiful place in central Utah. While the guys were out roaming the mountains I stayed at camp and cooked and painted. When they returned they ate and I worked plein air while listening to the stories of the big ones that got away. ~ deb
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November 23, 2009 by delightsgal
low hanging fruit by brent haddock, hand-colored intaglio-type etching, 8” x 10”, Variable Edition of 5, $180 unframed
My Inspiration
My inspiration for “Low Hanging Fruit” was born with a business discussion about finding the lowest hanging fruit when marketing. This image came to my mind, but it wasn’t at all what my business associates meant. I found humor in the approach and quickly ran to the market to purchase a bosc pear to photograph. This has been a particularly popular etching.
My Working Process
The photograph for this etching was made by hanging a pear on a string in front of black fabric backdrop using natural light in my bathroom. I photographed it from numerous angles. Once I find the best exposure, I print the final composition onto transparency film and expose it to light which transfers it to a copper plate. The plate is hand inked and wiped before it is printed through my etching press. After the final prints are dry, I embellish each one with watercolor. ~ brent
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November 21, 2009 by delightsgal
Seriously…Wow! I don’t know what else to say. It was a dream. Purely an out-of-body experience at some moments. Truly a success, a lovely evening!
Thank you to our friends, family, neighbors, and he Wasatch Back community, for supporting a group of local artful friends! The reception was full of delightful people sharing, chatting, and enjoying artful moments together.
Thank you wba artists…for making a lovely show, for delectable food, presentation, and for your amazing artful work!
And a success: two sales and 4 commissions later…Thank you!
If you missed the reception but will be in town between now and December 18th, please come on over and enjoy the show…we sure are!
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November 21, 2009 by delightsgal
last day of autumn before the winter snow by marilynn z. nielson, 9 x 12 oil on canvas board, unframed $375, framed $450
With the weather forecast predicting the first winter storm approaching, I took advantage of what would possibly be the last chance to enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves. My husband and I traveled into the Wasatch Mountains and were rewarded with breath taking scenery. We saw other artists, photographers and tourists doing the same thing. We spooked a few deer, who in turn spooked us when they bounded out of the brush beside us. I was drawn to this small path, It seemed to be such a quiet restful place to stop and rest from the cares of the world. ~ marilynn
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November 20, 2009 by delightsgal
the old pumping station by janice trane jones, 8 x 10 watercolor w/mat, $100 unframed
There’s only one word to describe Midway, Utah and that is QUAINT. I have always loved that town and visited often as a child. When one enters Midway from Heber there is a scene that just grabs your eye because of the brilliant red gas pumps and Swiss theme of the building. The building is no long used as a filling station but a person can sit and imagine an old VW Bug or Chevy Impala pulling up to the pumps to have the attendant filler up! I could not resist the impulse to paint this scenic station. It was fun and several locals stopped by to make sure I was sketching and painting accurately. ~ janice
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November 19, 2009 by delightsgal
dandelions in the field by debbie tolbert, 9 x 12 oil on canvas board, $300 unframed
With the streams and willows everywhere, the North Fields are a wonderful place to paint. All the local artists know of this area and it’s fun to run into them and marvel at the light and complain about the bugs. The only sounds are the mooing of the cows. ~ deb
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November 19, 2009 by delightsgal
taking off by katrina madsen berg, 20 x 16 oil on canvas, $575 unframed.
The kiddos and I find so many ways to enjoy this beautiful valley. We can be found chasing the Heber Valley Railroad all over town…riding through the neighborhood shortcuts to wait and watch it cross our path. Pedaling our bikes all over town: to the grocery store, post office, and through the Wells Fargo drive through. We feed the ducks at the State Park and have lost the builder’s wooden boat with sail in the middle of the pond…to be fished out later by the local teenage fishermen.
But it is the mini airport that always brings excitement as we drive by. We’ve visited in the snow as well as sun. Met the painter of the World War plane and took a closer look at several of the others. I love this side of the mountains! ~katrina
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November 18, 2009 by delightsgal
xc at the farm 2 by carole wade, 12 x 12 acrylic on cradled masonite, $375 unframed
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November 18, 2009 by delightsgal
Brent Haddock has been an exhibiting artist and printmaker for more than 30 years. He received his MFA degree from Utah State University in 1978 and has had dozens of solo and group shows. His work is included in many public, private, and corporate collections. Most recently, Brent was invited to participate in an international group showing of non-toxic printmakers called the PrintSAFE Exhibition in Warringah, Australia.
For 17 years Brent owned and directed Haddock Studios a successful screen printing business. He has also been an ardent supporter of arts programs for college students. His teaching experience includes 30 years of college level art instruction in all phases of printmaking, photography, painting and drawing. He studied at the Canadian School for Non-Toxic Printmaking in Grande Prairie Canada where he developed a strong commitment to using non-toxic methods for intaglio printmaking. He conducts workshops in safer printmaking methods.
Haddock’s studio and home are located in the Heber Valley, where he and has wife Carroll, a fabric artist, are slaves to a menagerie of sewing machines and an etching press. They are also the proud parents of one son, five daughters and 18 grandchildren.
click here to check out Brent’s wba archive
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November 17, 2009 by delightsgal
hand bag by james booker preston, hand-carved leather lined bamboo handle gourd purse, $575
a little more about booker…
Booker’s journey into gourd art began several years ago after a trip to the Welburn International Gourd Fair in Fallbrook, CA. The gourd turned out to be a great medium for carving as it affords the artist the ability to create intricate patterns when using appropriate tools.
Booker has been practicing podiatry in Southern California for 25 years and during that time he’s had many opportunities to use high-pressure instruments for foot reconstruction. This skill has been translated to precision gourd carving with a dental drill. Now he uses the high-speed drill to create his award-winning gourds.
Booker’s work has appeared in juried art shows in Southern California, Arizona, and Utah and he has also done commissioned art work. Before his venture into carving gourds he designed and made furniture and cabinets. His other interests include stained glass and fiber arts. He is a member of the California Gourd Society, the American Gourd Society, the Orange Art Association, and the American Craft Council.
See more of his incredible work here.
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November 16, 2009 by delightsgal
ground cover by brent haddock, hand-colored intaglio-type etching, 10.5” x 19.5”, Edition of 1, $350 unframed
My Inspiration
“Ground Cover” is one of my Wasatch River Rock Series in which I explore the simplicity and elegance of naturally discovered composition and textures found in nature. One day while walking along the rock-lined curbs at my work place, I discovered this scene and photographed it using different angles and exposure settings. I find the textures found in these rocks to be great subject matter.
My Working Process
In an effort to keep my etchings as pure a form as possible I make every effort to keep the design strategies simple and uncomplicated. As artists we can easily fall into a trap of incorporating too much noise into our work. This composition was cropped from a much larger photo I took of rocks piled up in a decorative cover up along the sidewalk curbs at my work. I have enhanced the texture of the rocks by adjusting curves and values in Photoshop. A film positive was then exposed to light and developed. Ultimately, the print was enhanced with color when I hand painted the watercolor washes. Only two original prints were ever printed. One already sold to a collector. ~ brent
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November 16, 2009 by delightsgal
path’s end by marilynn z. nielson, 20 x 24 oil on board, SOLD
All of the time I was painting this picture I was thinking of Shell Sylverstein’s poem, Where the Sidewalk Ends. His poem tells how children know the special places beyond the sidewalks, where the grownups never go. I was reminded of the places where I used to play as a child, the gully with the swing over the stream and the trees in the orchards. The path in this painting ends at the large trees and the stream embankment. What a wonderful place to play—or paint on a warm summer day. ~ marilynn
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November 14, 2009 by delightsgal
first settlement of the valley by janice trane jones, 11 x 14 watercolor w/mat, $150 unframed
One of the first settlements in the Heber Valley still can be seen east on Lake Creek Road in Heber. Amazingly the great-granddaughter of the first resident still resides in the home and is in her nineties. The home was originally a polygamist home with the bottom floor being used by one wife and children and the upper floor by the second wife and children.
The settlement was a cattle ranch and had an enormous natural spring on the property that for the last thirty years has been deeded for drinking water for the City of Heber.
I was inspired to paint this home because of its rich history and the fact that it may not be around for too many more years. The beautiful local sandstone and Victorian trim is very common to early pioneer homes and is loved by many. ~ janice
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November 13, 2009 by delightsgal
zenger barn by katrina madsen berg, 16 x 20 oil on canvas, SOLD.
Another valley treasure that may not be for much longer. Nestled in the hillside below Interlaken in Midway, Jack & Holly Zenger’s barn is downhill from their home. Jack & Holly are known for many things, but the first thing I knew about Holly was how much she loved singing in the church choir. While my husband & I lived in Midway, Jack & Holly opened their home to choir members each Sunday for practice. Holly also was the initiator of the holiday Creche exhibit in Midway. Originally, Jack & Holly again opened their home to share nativity treasures. As you probably know, this has become such a large event that it is held along with the Swiss Christmas & Gingerbread Homes for the Children, in downtown Midway.
Because of a potential development on the Zenger property, the barn will most likely be moved. However, it’s charm will always grace the beautiful hillside in my mind. ~ katrina
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November 12, 2009 by delightsgal
sunny by james booker preston, hand-carved gourd purse, $575
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November 11, 2009 by delightsgal
skate by carole wade, 30 x 30 acrylic on cradled masonite, $2300 unframed
The XC trails at McPolin Farm are alive with activity winter every day. The dynamic, powerful gestures of the sport intrigue me. ~ carole
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November 10, 2009 by delightsgal
the moment by debbie tolbert, 12 x 16 oil on canvas board, SOLD
I took this photo outside our cabin door during a brisk autumn day. I love it when the leaves fall down and leave a carpet of gold at your feet. It’s my favorite time of year with the bright colors surrounding our little valley. It’s just perfect. ~ deb
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November 9, 2009 by delightsgal
Welcome!
6 artful friends, stretching and planting their roots within the same rich soil. Yet, each artist is growing and creating in his or her own way.
Currently, we consist of local artists living within Utah’s scenic Wasatch Back. Some of us are seasoned artists, others recently emerging, yet we all have found the peace and serenity within this beautiful place to inspire our art.
You will find a new piece of artwork by one of our members nearly every day. We hope you will come back often and find our online gallery to be a bright spot in your day.
To read more about each of our artists, click on their bio and archive pages:
brent haddock
carole wade
debbie tolbert
janice trane jones
katrina madsen berg
marilynn z. nielson
If you are interested in any of the pieces you see or would like to commission artwork, contact us at trinaberg@gmail.com.
We are also available for group shows. Let us know how we can bring local art to you and those you love!
~ wba
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