What do I have in common with Vermeer? NOT MUCH! One of the few things we share is a preference for using colors “directly from the tube.” His paintings suggest that he preferred using colors as they were made, applying them to canvas without a great deal of blending. While I am hesitant to call […]

The displays of talent went on for blocks and blocks! Next year I will plan on more than one visit. The show runs for three days. Krysteen Waszak has an impressionist style that is riveting. The saturated colors, great composition, and powerful presentation of the subjects had me staring at the paintings in admiration and […]

Rodney Linder and Judi Linder create whimsical animal sculptures that will bring smiles to any face! They also merited an Honorable Mention at this year’s Art Fest. Well done! These colorful creations speak for themselves! The variety and artistic merit of creations exhibited this year are truly impressive and are also great fun. Fish swimming […]

Crazy wood grain creations by Mark Kessler were happily on display at the Boulder Art Fair. His use of hardwoods is truly astonishing! He creates these masterpieces using only the natural colors of the wood. Zebra Wood, canary wood, and more are used for their magnificent grain and color. The precision of his work will […]

Boulder’s Chief Niwot, (Left Hand in english), was a prominent leader of the Southern Arapaho tribe in the mid-19th century and played a significant role in the history and culture of the Boulder Valley. His impact on the region is multifaceted, encompassing historical, cultural, and environmental aspects. HISTORICAL IMPACT Chief Niwot is remembered for his […]

Chief Niwot, Left Hand, is certainly the most famous of our Native American Boulderites. Niwot is known as a peacemaker and as a truly great chief of the Arapaho. Lives lived large spawn legends. Left Hand has birthed several. THERE ARE NO ACTUAL IMAGES OF CHIEF NIWOT KNOWN TO EXIST. TRUE! The closest we may […]

Dona Bollard, photographer and winner of the 2024 Boulder Art Fest 2D Art Award, has shared some of her finest and most interesting historical pictures with AboutBoulder and our readers. We are blessed and grateful! Along with her museum photographs of the blood descendant of Chief Niwot, Eldred Poisal, she has shared the history of […]

To me, this is as exciting as breaking the story of Watergate. To Boulder Valley, this is the discovery of a real missing link in Boulder history, a picture of Chief Niwot (almost). Santa Fe is home to photographer-artist Dona Bollard. Dona was declared the Best 2D Artist at the Boulder Art Fest. The competition […]

Smoking a joint and breathing air on a high particulate day exposes your lungs  to a variety of harmful substances. The nature and concentration of these substances can vary significantly. Here’s a comparison based on the types of pollutants involved and a chat about health concerns and remediation: Smoking a Joint 1. Combustion Products: Smoking […]

Boulder’s Art Fest had woodworker Robert Wilhelm as an exhibitor and I loved his work! Robert, out of Santa Fe, was showing salt and pepper shakers. But not just any shakers. These whimsical wonders scream “look at me!” On the one hand with a wood lathe, some paint and we could do this too.  NOT! […]