ARTful style Summer 2024

ARTful style

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Aspen Grove Fine Art, ASPEN; Courtney Collins Fine Art, BIG SKY; Galerie Züger, SANTA FE; Mirada Fine Art, DENVER; Relévant Gallerie, VAIL

Hello, Welcome to ARTful style.

Before you settle in and explore the pages ahead, we would like to introduce ourselves. We are the women behind the cf&co brand. That’s us over there on the opposite page. Welcome to our newest adventure: ARTful style . Our goal is simple: encourage you, our readers, to approach the world and your surroundings as we do - begin with art… any form... any medium… any style. Let your life reflect a basis in art.

In each issue you will find a fresh mix of artwork and art-inspi red design by Carrie Fell, plus exciting new initiatives we’re working on as we build a lifestyle brand worthy of our collectors and followers. You will meet leading industry professionals, encounter developments in interior design, and of course, find art solutions that serve as the foundation for all we do. You’ll also discover relevant content, informative material, and new ideas that can be integrated into the way you want to live in your own life.

The

purpose of cf&co is to cultivate a vision of life as an experience that places the limitless benefits of art at the forefront of interior design and personal space.

In this issue, we introduce you to our physical expansion and our brand evolution. New space… new products … new ways to express the beauty of a life that begins with art.

As you read through this first edition of ARTful style , we hope you will be interested, inspired, informed, and intrigued. Welcome to an inside look at cf&co. Thank you for joining us and as always … let’s begin with the art.

(Top L to R) Dana and Carrie (Bottom L to R) Heather and Danielle

ARTful style EDITORIAL

Editor in Chief CARRIE FELL

Creative Director & Design DANIELLE VONFELDT

Business Editor & Digital Coordinator DANA GIDDENS

Lifestyle Editor HEATHER CLANCY

Photographers DON EASTBURN POVY ATCHINSON BRIAN BIRLAUF

Industry Contributors DANIELLE VONFELDT, VonFeldt Design LLC, VonfeldtDesign.com

LAUREEN HOPKINS, Studio H by Laureen Hopkins, laureenhopkins.com CHEF RICHARD BAILEY, TASTE 5 Catering, www.TASTE5Catering.com Printer COTTRELL PRINTING

Chief Executive Officer | CARRIE FELL

Chief Operations Officer | DANA GIDDENS

Chief Design Officer | DANIELLE VONFELDT

VP, Sales & Client Relations | HEATHER CLANCY

Art Inspired Living

In a year full of new initiatives and bold moves, cf&co has been working on the most exciting expansion of all – the launch of its newest brand: cf+home. Art Inspired Living is bright colors and Carrie’s florals. A first offering, The Modern Peony Chintz , delivers that endless-summer feeling in grasscloth wallcoverings, rich textiles, and sand-carved glass vases. Life and art intermixed.

Welcome home.

Endless Possibilities

Combining luxurious fabrics with Carrie’s artinspired patterns and textures, every cf + home interior gives way to a bespoke canvas. Custom wall coverings in various textures and finishes (including metallics), and well-appointed fabrics add a touch of individuality to every room and serve as captivating focal points.

The Modern Peony Chintz on 100% combed cotton sateen (left to right) White on Tangerine Dream, White on Lime Punch, Lime Punch on White, White on Capri Blue, Capri Blue on White, and White on Tuxedo.

The Modern Peony Chintz lumbar pillow in White on Tuxedo.

Left: Fabric options.

Blooms love mothers, white weddings, new babies and fresh bouquets … just because.

Hand-blown, sand-carved glass is a remarkable form of artistic expression that combines beauty and functionality. It involves the process of creating intricate designs, patterns, or images on glass surfaces by removing layers of the material through etching techniques. The result is a stunning masterpiece that adds a touch of elegance, sophistication, and uniqueness.

Glass possess timeless beauty that transcends passing trends and adds a subtle focal point that invites light which captivates and delights all who encounter it. Find Carrie’s art in intricate details and precision, this delicate engraving technique is a process, successful when the science is just right.

In this early signature release, our BLOOM Jardinière is a truly unique one-of-kind purposeful art piece.

An artful gift for every occasion.

BLOOM Jardinière, is a signature limited release, hand-blown, sand-carved, glass

Dimensions: 8” X 8” X 8”

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ABBOTT COLLECTION

The monochromatic abstract art pieces created by Carrie are nothing short of captivating and provocative. Through the artist’s gestural movements, each stroke carries an intense energy that is palpable within the artwork.

Design that Reflects your Lifestyle

Featuring Designer

Laureen Hopkins Interior Design

“ Life is short… buy the nice sofa. ”

– Laureen Hopkins

Choosing a company for an interior design project can feel like an act of faith. Inviting strangers into your privacy and letting them reimagine how you live is one of the most intimate engagements you will encounter - one that can elevate your way of life and enhance your property's value. That is why discerning homeowners and businesses turn to Laureen Hopkins Interior Designs (LHID).

No one understands better that the Rocky Mountains are not just a geography but a lifestyle, and LHID's signature elegance reflects that unique aesthetic. With an unwavering commitment to quality and attention to detail, Laureen and her team work collaboratively with clients to create spaces that not only elevate the senses but harmonize and reflect

the majestic surroundings. From sumptuous mountain retreats to sophisticated estate sanctuaries, LHID transcends traditional style principles, seamlessly blending the luxury of creative bespoke design with the necessary functionality to support everyday living. All the elements converge as interiors that are as timeless as the mountains themselves.

LHID invites you to experience the transformative power of beautiful design, knowing that you, like all of her discerning clientele, will be delighted by their ability to deliver your vision and exceptional service that exceeds expectations.

For more information, contact LHID at info@laureenhopkins.com

Laureen Hopkins Interior Design (LHID)

Soon to be Studio H by Laureen Hopkins - is all about design that brings the serenity of the mountains indoors. Laureen Hopkins - principal and founder - along with rising design stars Alexis Wessell and Taylor Shroll, present a formidable full-service, women-led design team. Based in Edwards, Colorado, LHID's projects can be found in some of the most distinctive properties in the Vail Valley, Aspen, along the Front Range, and across neighboring states. Services include general contractor/subcontractor coordination, spatial planning & design concepts, exterior and interior hard finish selection, construction documentation, turn-key white glove installation, and furniture, lighting, accessory, and artwork acquisition.

BusinessofaART

You don’t have to be an art enthusiast or collector to have noticed the scandalous headlines over the past decades roiling the art market… Fake Rothko’s … money laundering … industrial-scale fraud. But as art collecting and sales continue to skyrocket - $65 billion in 2023 - the potentially staggering sums involved in curating art for pleasure and asset management have made it trickier but all the more important to ensure that a painting is the real deal. Welcome to the business of art.

There are numerous considerations in valuing art, but two critical aspects: authenticity and provenance. Authenticity is verification that the work is both genuine and made by the designated artist, and it is the starting point for determining a piece’s value. Provenance refers to an artwork’s ownership history, auction records, conservation records, certificates, and bills of sale, and it is integral in establishing authenticity. Secondly, provenance can help establish that the work was not, at any point, obtained illegally. In some cases, such as prior notoriety of ownership, a work’s provenance can add value.

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As a starting point to ensure the integrity of Carrie’s work and guarantee provenance for collectors – one half of the equation for accurate asset valuation - in 2020 cf&co began converting to a third-party authentication system.

Utilizing the newest technology all Carrie Fell originals and editions have a digital certificate of authenticity issued through Verisart, which is encrypted and stored on the Bitcoin blockchain. The blockchain is a public record, however only accessible to the entity that has the digital key to the certificate. Each blockchain record is tamper-proof which ensures the certificate timestamps are securely and permanently recorded. The combination of security, transparency, and anonymity the blockchain provides enables certification and verification without the risk of corruption, loss, or expiration - thus protecting the records of creation and ownership, ensuring the provenance half of the valuation equation is sound.

If you are interested in having cf&co certify your artwork, please contact us at info@carriefell.com.

Pioneering

Connoisseurs

Collector Focus: Dana Smith and Scott Niederbrach

Dana Smith and Scott Niederbrach of Castle Rock, CO first saw Carrie’s artwork passing by the Carrie Fell Gallery en route to dinner at Matsuhisa in the Solaris at Vail.

Captivated by her use of colors and interesting subject matter, they later reached out to Carrie at her studio in Denver and were even more delighted when the artist herself answered the phone.

Over a dinner of good food and great wine at Shanahan’s Steakhouse in Denver, Dana and Scott chatted with ARTful style about the first impression of Carrie, what calls them back time and time again, and creating a long-term friendship with the artist.

“I decided to call the studio to see if we could visit and see more pieces. Carrie actually answered the phone, and I seriously was so shocked I didn’t even know what to say!!” said Dana. “We love the very down-to-earth character that Carrie is. Having art in your space that not only makes you happy but that is a

product of someone who is a friend and so genuine just makes it that more meaningful and special to us.”

As a Wyoming native, Carrie’s art especially resonates with Dana.

“The Western art speaks to me on a very personal level … My father is a cowboy and is still team-roping at 77. I am reminded of him when I look at the western pieces of art in our collection and it always makes me smile.”

Their initial acquisitions were pieces that perfectly combined their Mountain Modern interior design style with Carrie’s classic Western impressionism. As they moved into a new home, their collection expanded to almost a dozen pieces, leaning more on classic-themed works like “Perfect Storm,” “In Between Dark And Light,” and “Foodies Uncorked.”

However, more recently they have added “The Socialite” from Carrie’s MODERN SOCIAL series and shown an adventurous streak in acquiring a new abstract, "Waters Edge."

“We had just started collecting a few pieces of Carrie’s and then we moved into a house that was basically a blank slate. That allowed us to design around the art and give it a perfect place to live as opposed to trying to find a spot for each piece after the fact.”

Their advice for collectors just starting out, “Collect what speaks to you and what you love. This will be the art you wake up to in the morning and go to sleep with in the evening so you should be sure you are the best of friends with it. It’s very personal so make sure it means something to you.”

Reflections of High Point Market Spring 2024

No matter how I prepare myself, I am never fully ready for the overabundance of new ideas and creative insight in the trade of art and design waiting to be discovered at the High Point Market in North Carolina. This renowned event gathers industry professionals, designers, artists, creators from all over the world. It's an opportunity to find unique pieces, make valuable connections, and gain inspiration for future projects. As an artist that incorporates all elements of design within my artwork, business and my lifestyle, it can only evoke one question…. How do I progress and expand my repertoire?

Poring over the many photos I captured within my visit this Spring, what I found most interesting, was the lighting. Lighting specific to the abundance of exceptional examples of functional design by skilled craftsman,

imaginative architects and inventive engineers offered both beauty and balance. Great lighting can add sparkle, elegance and a pronounced interest to a space.

Just as similar, was my experience visiting the Hamptons Market Art and Design, in 2021, when I returned filled with enthusiasm inspired by adding color through LED lighting to my art. I discovered that LED lighting allows viewers to appreciate the composition with a heightened presence through line and shape with an unexpected, quieting luminosity. LED lighting contours clever details and nuances with enhanced visibility, creating a more immersive and engaging experience for art enthusiasts.

Light is an essential element of life, it boosts our vision, brings beauty, finds comfort and radiates color in the spaces we LOVE to live, with artful style. – Carrie Fell

THE DENVER POLO CLASSIC • JULY 12-14 • POLO RESERVE

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Carrie Fell is proud to be chosen as the Official Artist of the 2024 Denver Polo Classic.

7302 South Alton Way | 4-i

Centennial, CO 80112

On front cover & above: ART, ABBOTT COLLECTION and LUMBAR PILLOW, DesignLINE, in Silk Charmeuse