grand opened - GroundSwell Gallery

It's real - Our first show at GroundSwell Gallery opened last Saturday.  Paintings by Tony Zellaha were met with smiles, excitement, and curiosity and the gallery was filled with the happy chatter of a good time.  I'd do this again.  Oh wait, we ARE doing it again! 
Stay tuned to GroundSwell Gallery (on Facebook and soon a website) for more good work in the works! 

water and wood

Danette Montoya and I are happy to introduce ourselves as the curators of the new GroundSwell Gallery at 3121 East Colfax, Denver, CO 80206.  The first show we offer to Denver presents curious and magical paintings by Tony Zellaha.  With some new works created just for this exhibition, Tony will show a collection of paintings linked by common elements, water and wood. 

We hope you'll visit the gallery for the opening on Second Saturday 7pm - 10pm (always the opening event each month along East Colfax's Bluebird district).  Or come and see Tony's work Monday through Friday afternoons (Danette and I will be in the gallery on Fridays).
Keep up with GroundSwell on Facebook as we break ground and start building (metaphorically speaking of course)!Our website will be up and running soon!
Stay tuned to Second Saturday's art event happening along East Colfax: www.colfaxsecondsaturday.com 

Noah Sodano & Rebecca Peebles at Hooked on Colfax

New works by Noah Sodano and Rebecca Peebles
at Hooked on Colfax Cafe
3213 East Colfax Ave. (Steele St. and Colfax)
Opening reception Saturday May 14th  7pm
On view May 12 - June 7

sneak peak for May 14

I'm putting some art on the walls at Hooked on Colfax Cafe (3213 E. Colfax Ave. @ Steele St.) alongside the curious work of Noah Sodano.  Here's a sneak peak of my work.  Thematically, the works invite one to "feel."  I'm considering inviting viewers to "Please touch the artwork."

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We still need you!
If you've been thinking about funding the Microclimates Grant at Kickstarter and haven't yet done so, I hope you'll do it now!  Microclimates has gained support from 37 backers so far, and even though we've reached our goal of $2250, we need to go beyond the minimum in order to take our project beyond Colorado! 
Please consider giving $5, $20, whatever you can give to support the arts in Denver and REPRESENTING Denver!
We'll use your funds well. 
If you'd like to learn more about the project, here's the website: Microclimates
Thank you for your support, and thank you for believing in us. 

established AND opening soon...

I haven't said this already and I don't know why (in the name of sanity, why?), but Hol Sum has some lovely garments for sale at the ever-so-popular Fancy Tiger Clothing boutique!  Please visit the store, find some great goods, and try on a Hol Sum piece of clothing!
Their location: 18 South Broadway, Denver, CO.

Also, some newer good news:  Hol Sum clothing will be available for purchase soon at the I Heart Denver store!  The Opening for the store is Saturday April 9th at 6pm.
Location: 500 16th Street, Unit 264, Denver, CO 80205 (Denver Pavilions Mall at 16th St. and Glenarm Place)

Congratulations to Samuel Schimek for putting together another great retail venue for Denver and Colorado Artists and Designers!

making things for Spring

This is one piece I'm producing right now that I like very much.  The blue with red/white dot-print Swiss shirting is very lightweight and sheer with a touch of stiffness to create a "float" around the torso and arms.  A kimono cut with banded arms and waist, this versatile blouse will manifest itself in a few different colors.  Lately, I like to start with blue.