Mirada Fine Art Unveils 2012 Summer/Fall Exhibit Schedule

Steve Sonnen & Jenni Sonnen, Owners of Mirada Fine Art

We've just released our 2012 Summer/Fall show schedule and we're thrilled about our line-up of exciting award-winning artists. You'll notice some brand new names as well as some Mirada crowd-pleasers.  Below you will see a synopsis of each show...make sure you mark your calendars!


Andrew Baird
Beyond the Lines
Artist Reception: May 11th, 6-9 pm
Exhibition: May 12 - June 11

Andrew Baird at Mirada Fine Art

In 2011, the editors of 5280 magazine declared Andrew Baird the best artist in the state of Colorado. After examining his remarkable work, it is easy to understand why. At first glance, Mr. Baird's paintings seem to resemble the work of Jackson Pollock, but when the linear portraits begin to appear, the striking differences become clear. Using a simple 'stir stick,' Baird drips paint onto a canvas on the floor - no brushes are ever used. The eventual outcome is truly spectacular: remarkable portraits. landscapes, and American icons...all in Mr. Baird's one-of-a-kind style. Vibrant color combinations allow the subject to intriguingly appear and disappear, actively engaging the viewer. 


Jennyfer Stratman
Internal Landscapes
Artist Reception: Friday, June 22nd, 6-9 pm
Exhibition: June 23 - July 17

Jennyfer Stratman at Mirada Fine Art, Nexus 5, Mixed Media & Bronze

Jennyfer Stratman’s goal is to transform her experiences and interpretation of the world into the visual language of sculpture. It’s what inspires her to create. Her work reveals a personal journey by contemplating the interior landscape of the psyche and how this resonates with her experience of the exterior world. The narrative qualities in her work evoke an emotional response that speaks broadly about the experience of being human.

Jennyfer Stratman was raised in Arizona, and now divides her time between Phoenix and Melbourne, Australia. Her work is in numerous corporate collections as well as hundreds of private collections worldwide.

Tim Howe
Nature's Elements
Artist Reception: Friday, August 10th, 6-9 pm
Exhibition: August 11 - September 2

Tim Howe at Mirada Fine Art, Birch #8, Oil on Canvas, 20" x 20"

Born in a country where awesome beauty abounds, Tim Howe was surrounded by the vastness and overwhelming majesty of New Zealand’s landscape. It is here where he was first inspired to express nature’s limitless splendor through his art. "I find myself using nature’s elements, along with its’ shapes and images, and subsequently interpreting them on canvas in a bolder, more graphic way.”

Mr. Howe’s work is collected globally and can be seen in in the background of numerous movies, television shows, and commercials including ‘Transformers’ and ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’ This will be Mr. Howe's first exhibition in Colorado.


Pablo Milan
Southwestern Layers
Artist Reception: Friday, September 21st, 6-9 pm
Exhibition: September 22 - October 14

Pablo Milan at Mirada Fine Art, Red March, Acrylic on Canvas, 48" x 60"

The images of Pablo Milan's Southwest heritage explode onto the canvas with loose brushstrokes revealing expressionistic versions of horsemen, dancers, and warriors. His prestigious resume includes highlights such as 'Spanish Artist of the Year.' Don't miss this opportunity to meet Pablo at this remarkable exhibition!


Jeanne Bessette
Storytelling
Artist Reception: Friday, November 9th, 6-9 pm
Exhibition: November 10 - December 2

Jeanne Bessette at Mirada Fine Art, Not Just a Number, Mixed Media on Canvas, 60" x 60"

Jeanne Bessette's internationally recognized figures depict the wild and mysterious circus of our dreams and passions. Her message touches every one of us. "We are all O.K." If you are fortunate enough to be in the presence of Jeanne's paintings you will experience her brilliant use of color and texture which makes every piece something that calls you to reach out and touch. Jeanne was named one of the 'top emerging artists of 2012' by Art Business News. This is her first exhibition in Colorado.

Sergey Cherep at Mirada Fine Art near Denver, Colorado

We just received two new oil paintings by Sergey Cherep, and the colors are unbelievable!

Sergey Cherep at Mirada Fine Art, Early Snow, Oil on Canvas, 48" x 48"

Sergey Cherep at Mirada Fine Art, Last Days of Fall, Oil on Canvas, 48" x 48"

MIrada Fine Art: 1st Gallery in Western Art Collector's 2012 'State of Colorado Art'

In the brand new March 2012 issue of Western Art Collector, there is a section dedicated to the 'State of the Art in Colorado.'  Mirada Fine Art is proud to be the first gallery listed in this article.

Mirada Fine Art: Western Art Collector's first gallery listed in the 'State of Art in Colorado.'

R John Ichter at Mirada Fine Art

R John Ichter has delivered 12 spectacular new pastels to Mirada Fine Art.  We hope you can come by the gallery to check them out.  They are all beautifully framed (dimensions include the frame).

R. John Ichter at Mirada Fine Art, Every Time You Go, 38" x 46"

R.  John Ichter at Mirada Fine Art, Chapel at San Miguel, 17.5" x 17.5"

R. John Ichter at Mirada Fine Art, No One Knows But You, 29" x 66"

R. John Ichter at Mirada Fine Art, Symphony in Red #3, 46" x 38"

R. John Ichter at Mirada Fine Art, Some Other Summer, 29" x 29"

Mirada Fine Art - 2nd Anniversary Party, 2011

We had a great time at our 2nd Anniversary party here at Mirada Fine Art in December.  If you weren't able to attend, here are a few shots from the event.

Mirada Fine Art, 2nd Anniversary Party, 12.9.2011

Mirada Fine Art, Decked out for the holiday season

Festivities at the holiday party.

Steve Sonnen with artist Paul Cunningham and Colorado Expression publisher Terry Vitale

Allen Wynn's 'Afternoon Ride' in the foreground.  Tim Howe's 'First Snow of Winter' in the background.

Mirada Fine Art, Work by Allen Wynn, Pablo Milan, Deladier Almeida

Enjoying the artwork during Mirada Fine Art's anniversary party.

Jenni Sonnen & Steve Sonnen, owners of Mirada Fine Art

Brett Deschene at Mirada Fine Art: After the Fog

Brett Deschene at Mirada Fine Art, After the Fog, Mixed Media/Encaustic, 30" x 48"

Using a practice dating back to 100 A.D., Atlanta-based artist Brett Deschene employs “encaustic painting” to his mixed media creations: adding numerous layers of pigmented wax to an image to build the surface and add dimension.  The intentional pitting, rolling and gentle undulations of these works give a stunning new depth to the American landscape.  Mirada Fine Art is proud to present Brett’s first exhibition in Colorado entitled ‘After the Fog.’  This exhibition is featured in the January edition of American Art Collector and will run through the month of January. 

Brett Deschene at Mirada Fine Art, Breaking Day, Mixed Media/Encaustic, 40" x 72"

Brett Deschene at Mirada Fine Art, Dusk Reflecting, Mixed Media/Encaustic, 48" x 48"

Brett Deschene at Mirada Fine Art, Native Fields, Mixed Media/Encaustic, 40" x 30"

Andrew Baird at Mirada Fine Art near Denver, Colorado

The addition of artist Andrew Baird to Mirada Fine Art unites the Best Artist in Colorado as declared by the editors of 5280 Magazine, and the Best Gallery as voted by the magazine’s readers. The works of fifth generation Coloradoan Baird perfectly embody the pairing of contemporary art with a Colorado feel.

Andrew Baird at Mirada Fine Art

At first glance, Andrew Baird's paintings seem to resemble the work of Jackson Pollock; but when the linear portraits begin to appear, the striking difference in the content becomes clear. The large, colorful portraits are created through light and dark values in a seemingly chaotic painting. Because the images are defined by value, Andrew Baird is free from predictable use of colors. Vibrant color combinations allow the subject to intriguingly appear and disappear, actively engaging the viewer.

Andrew Baird at Mirada Fine Art, Olivia, Acrylic on Canvas, 48" x 36"

His works are stunning at both a distance and when studied up close.  The process to create each piece is equally fascinating.  Baird uses a simple wooden ‘stir stick’ to drip acrylic paint onto a canvas on the floor, initially creating a rough sketch. The first few colors lock in the features of his subject.  He revisits the painting each day, adding new color and creating dimension with light and dark values.  “Each time, I drip paint to either lose the image or strengthen it,” states Baird.  “I build layers of color until the painting has the quality I’m striving for. Every painting takes on a fascinating life of its own.  I like it that people study each painting and think about its creation­—this is artwork that actively involves the viewer.”  Vibrant color combinations allow the subject to intriguingly ‘appear’ and ‘disappear’. The diversity of faces and the amazing and unusual way Baird portrays them draws us all in. 

Andrew Baird at Mirada Fine Art, Sheryl, Acrylic on Canvas, 45" x 53"

A true Colorado native, Andrew Baird lives and works in Evergreen.  He has worked as an artist and art educator for thirty years.  Mr. Baird earned both his B.A. and M.A. in Fine Arts from the University of Northern Colorado.  His striking paintings have been displayed in exhibits and galleries throughout the U.S. and internationally. Baird’s pieces are held in private and corporate collections alike, including those of Robert Redford and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

Andrew Baird at Mirada Fine Art, We the People, Acrylic on Canvas, 39" x 66"

Andrew Baird at Mirada Fine Art, Katrina, Acrylic on Canvas, 48" x 36"

 

Andrew Baird at Mirada Fine Art, Heart, Acrylic on Canvas, 53" x 45"