Variety on display in anniversary show

Depot Art Gallery exhibition to continue through July 9

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Littleton’s Depot Art Gallery is holding an exhibit through July 9, showing works by members of Littleton Fine Arts Guild to celebrate its 61st anniversary.

Just at your left as you enter is a painting by artist/juror Rodgers Naylor, a Colorado artist who selected works to be exhibited and which ones were winners exhibit. It will run through July 10 at the historic red Santa Fe Depot at 2069 West Powers Ave. in downtown Littleton.

Naylor named “Mika” by Gaby Zapien as Best in Show.

It is described as painted with oil paint and cold wax and shows a portrait of a young woman, who looks a bit sad to me. Or, perhaps, “pensive” is a better descriptive word ... e appearance is free and casual, but really, is indicative of skillful work and an understanding of portraiture. Mika is ready to tell the viewer about some recent incident in her life that may have caused her some anxiety, I’m thinking!

But another viewer may have an entirely di erent response ... at’s what makes viewing a new exhibit so much fun!

“Arrangement,” an oil painting by Teresa Maone, was awarded Second Place, and ird Place was awarded to Stacy Roberts for “Im- possible Weight,” created with soft pastels.

Carl Paulson’s photographic print, “Brake Arm,” won an Honorable Mention, as did Sue Williams’ nostalgic painting, “Attic Lights,” and Richard Simpson’s acrylic painting, “A Storm Approaches.”

Juror Naylor’s website says that he usually works “alla prima,” beginning with a warm tone underpainting and completing a painting in one session. A source of light is important, whether he is in his studio or painting outside, “en plein air.” e 61st Anniversary Show runs through July 10 at the Depot and will be followed by “Being Human” from July 11 to Aug. 5 and “ e Best of Colorado” Aug. 8 through Sept. 10. Also included in summer events: A Bega Park Art Show on Aug. 12 and a Bemis Library Show from Aug. 1 to Aug. 31. e Depot has a companion caboose with even more art available, as well as a sunny patio and garden surrounding it, where one can sit and relax — or read for a while.

Here, it’s time to remind readers that original art makes a wonderful, one-of-a-kind gift — for that graduate, or newly married couple or birthday person! Visit the Depot Art Center (11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays: depotartgallery. org). and the Stanton Gallery at Town Hall Art Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and during performances. See townhallartcenter.org.

New members are welcome to the Littleton Fine Arts Guild. Inquire at the Depot.

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