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Makers

FEBRUARY 2017 PUBLISHER

D

uring our monthly planning meeting (dubbed ‘Deadlines & Donuts’) we collectively had a million ideas for the theme, Arts & Culture. We all know that Denver is for art lovers.

As much as we would love to feature so many of the talented artists, all using different mediums, we narrowed it down to a few stand out makers for this month. They are creative forces that are unstoppable, and they invited us into their homes and studios to pick their brains (Maker, pg. 28).

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There’s also now art behind every street corner, which is why we featured And Art Space, founded by the talented Leah Brenner, who is bringing local talent to businesses who want to beautify the urban landscape (And [Art] Space, pg. 42).

I got a chance to interview the talented calligrapher, Hannah Howard, who gave us an ABC's do-it-yourself to inspire others to appreciate a craft that's been practiced for centuries (to write, pg. 48).

If one thing is for certain, we will continue to have an endless list of creatives to feature throughout the year. We hope you enjoy and that this issue sparks your creativity.

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Animal Kingdom

48 DIY

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Driver’s Notebook

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

Meet three masters of materials we can’t seem to get enough of lately.

34 Flower Variety

Discover the language of flowers during the season of love.

42 Street Art

Beautifying the urban landscape, one mural at a time.

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was grown. The price is $91.80 per person, including tax but not including gratuity. The menu for both of these events will include many local products and vegetables and herbs grown at Acres. For each meal served at Acres, mixologists will create special mocktails to highlight produce grown at Acres and to pair perfectly with the meal (alcohol is prohibited on school grounds.) All proceeds from the farm dinners held at Acres will go to Warren Tech and Acres farm.

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STELLA’S ON 16TH BRINGS A FRESH EPICUREAN AMENITY TO LODO’S UNION STATION NEIGHBORHOOD

TABLE 79 FOODBAR OPENS IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS Restaurateur and Owner of Destination Hospitality Restaurant

Stella’s on 16th is a gourmet restaurant and marketplace set to open

Group (Aurum, Hush Concepts) opened Table79 Foodbar in the

this January in the Union Station area of downtown Denver, inside the

former bistro c.v. space in Steamboat, Colorado. An 84 seat, New

Triangle building at 1550 Wewatta Street. Stella’s will service guests

American restaurant, the Foodbar will be a multi-seat marquis

during breakfast, lunch, dinner, happy hour and weekend brunch;

seating option offering guests the front row to hearth-style cooking.

and it will be a top choice for prepared takeaway meals and corporate

Helmed by Chef de Cuisine Natalie Neiderhofer, the menu will offer

catering solutions. Masterminded by husband and wife team, Brian

composed yet casual fare featuring more rustic and primitive cook-

and Dawn “Stella” Cohen, the idea for Stella’s had been brewing in

ing techniques with ingredients sourced from the Yampa Valley and

the family for some time. The couple channeled inspiration found at

Rocky Mountain Regions. The space is being designed by award-win-

market-cafe hybrids during travels in California and considered how

ning architects Mike Blea and Breton Lujan of Raw Creative.

well their unique interpretation would apply at home in Denver. “We

Says Phil Armstrong, “Destination Hospitality is looking to fill

knew Stella’s had to happen right here and now. With a flourishing

a niche in Steamboat

population of young professionals working and living downtown and

Springs by offering an

the volume of mixed use development and future projected growth,

experience-driven dining

we were inspired by this location and the timing. We couldn’t be

option. I’ve built my career

more excited to join the movement of budding new restaurants in

on

and around Union Station while bringing something fresh to this part

and

of downtown.” StellasOn16th.com

experiences, and this is

ACRES ANNOUNCES 2017 FARM DINNERS, MANY NEW EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

offering

surprising

interactive

dining

just the latest iteration.

Table 79 Foodbar seeks to bring the heartbeat of

2017 will be the second full year that Warren Tech’s Acres Farm will

the kitchen into the din-

host farm dinners using organic produce grown by The Squeaky Bean

ing room and more fully

Farm + Table partner/Acres farmer Joshua Olsen on Acres’ 3-acres

engage the diner in the

and its 6,000-square-foot greenhouses. Four well-respected Denver

culinary experience.” Table79Steamboat.com

chefs will each offer one of four courses for the Acres farm dinner May 21. The price is $64.80 per person, including tax but not including gratuity.

COLORADO PAINT RECYCLING PROGRAM OFFERS 150 DROP-OFF LOCATIONS ACROSS THE STATE

September 17, Acres hosts

The PaintCare paint recycling program now offers 150 drop-off

its second annual fundrais-

locations across Colorado where residents and businesses can drop

ing farm dinner, “Seeding

off unwanted architectural paint for free recycling. The program,

Futures at Acres,” where

which was signed into law in 2014 and launched in July 2015, makes it

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much more convenient for households and most businesses to recy-

of

Denver’s

top

chefs will use their agricul-

cle unwanted paint right in their community.

tural acumen and culinary

The drop-off locations throughout Colorado are mostly paint and

creativity to create a sev-

hardware stores, accepting unwanted paint from the public. Paint

en-course harvest bounty

drop-off sites accept all paint brands, regardless of when or where

meal at Acres, served right

they were purchased. Items that can be dropped off for recycling

next to where the produce

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Animal Kingdom

CALL OF THE WILD ARTICLE DANA LAPINEL PHOTOGRAPHY MICHAEL RAINERO

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M

y ideas about dog sledding came from Jack London’s famous novels Call of the Wild and White Fang; Disney also threw

in a bone with their not-so-famous 2006 movie Eight Below. All in all, it seemed like an amazing experience. So when we had the assignment to do a dog sledding feature, I was all in.

The primary motivation behind this dog sledding feature was pure curiosity. As I sat looking at my two dogs (a pug and wannabe pug that’s a lab), I was interested to see a dog at work. I typically get pulled by my dogs on leashes, but for pulling to be a dog’s actual duty was fascinating.

Alpine Adventures Dog Sledding, known for their unique, hands-on dog sledding tours, caught my attention because of the rave reviews and long reputation, a total of fifteen seasons. I sent an email, owner Loren Priem confirmed, and we were off to the races.

As photographer Michael Rainero and I took off Sunday morning on 1-70 West, dressed in ski clothing and plenty of wool, I envisioned playing with big, fluffy Siberian Huskies. A few hours later (thanks, mountain traffic) we finally made it and were in for a surprise.

After meeting Dana, our guide and the alpha of her 12-dog team, we walked over for the rest of the introductions. What first caught my attention were all the colors, shapes and sizes of the dogs. Although purebred Siberian Huskies can be used in dog sledding, Alaskan Huskies, we learned, dominate in both racing and touring.

“Alaskans are a crossbreed created and bred for long-distance running. Siberians are a pure breed, but could never run the miles that Alaskans do. So you see them bred with running breeds,” says Loren.

And during this peak season, there’s a lot of running.

“Only during the very busiest time of our peak holiday season does a team run four tours a day. In theory, a team could run a total of 22 miles in a full day,” says Loren. “But that is broken up over four tours throughout the entire day. A 5-6 mile run for these athletes is barely stretching their legs.”

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Dana’s team would be on their second tour of the day with us in tow. Becca (2) and Scout (4) were the leading ladies and the smallest out of the team.

“We have the muscle in the back, speed and intelligence in front,” explained Dana.

We opted for the one-hour "tagsled" tour in which two dog sleds are attached, and the guide takes the first sled to help guide. Both Michael and I got the opportunity to help drive, ride and control the team. I started out as the driver and let out an enthusiastic “mush,” and the packs pent-up excitement was let out in one cooperative pull.

The ride was serene and the perfect way to spend a Sunday.

There was an impending snowstorm set to hit the following day, so the view of typically blue skies and Mt. Elbert (the tallest 14-er in Colorado) was blocked. We didn’t mind since it felt like a true tundra, alpine adventure.

When we got back, we helped bring each dog back to his or her station, and then it was feeding time. As soon as they were done eating, you could see through their soft grunts, barks and occasional howls their excitement to get back to the ride.

We saw families with children of all ages, couples old and young, and groups of friends. Most of Alpine’s business comes from out-of-staters visiting the slopes looking for a unique snow experience outside of skiing.

“Everyone knows about snowmobiling, which I love to do as well, but dog sledding is one of those bucket-list activities for tourists,” says Loren. “We hear it every day, all day long, that we are the highlight of everyone’s winter vacation, and we take pride in that.”

I may not be a tourist, but it was the highlight of my winter and a definite conversation starter. If you’re near Breck, Vail, Copper Mountain or Keystone, visit Alpine to cross 'dog sledding' off your bucket list.

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“Lately I’ve been enjoying doing a lot of portraiture and food illustration. I’ve also been making strides in the direction of writing and illustrating books, so this year will have a big focus on getting that off the ground. And of course, I will embrace any other exciting ventures that pop up along the way!"

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Annie Herzig started drawing when she was “teeny tiny and always loved it.” She says, “My mom used to sit me down on the sidewalk with a Tupperware full of water and a paintbrush, and I would create pictures that would quickly fade away. I wanted to be a Disney animator a little later on, around ten years old, and would teach myself how to draw characters like Simba or the Genie.”

As an adult, experimenting with different media and creating art for various outlets led her down an interesting path. “Working in a corporate environment trained me to produce work for other people, letting go of my own desires for what I create, and simply meeting the company’s needs to sell a product,” explains Herzig.

She finds inspiration through an abundance of outlets—family, food, traveling, other illustrators, like Maurice Sendak and Mercer Mayer, and more. “I’m influenced by animals, plants, science, and nature. By kids and their art. And of course, by John Denver,” she adds.

“I’d say my style is semi-realistic but simplistic, playful, and whimsical. I love simple lines, and I especially love the sort of wild nature of watercolor. It seems to have a life of its own, so I find myself using it a lot.”

Her advice for budding artists: “Don’t stand still. Keep moving and making, that’s when living and growing happens.”

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“I like to think my work is personal, not only for me but of whoever views it. I feel like anyone can look at one of my photos and relate it back to their own life and a memory they have that the word or photo evokes.”

WHO WHAT

BRIAN FOUHY CREATOR, ART DIRECTOR AND AUTHOR OF COLLECTING WORDS — VERY (SHORT) VISUAL (STORIES)

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While in grad school five years ago at Boulder Digital Works, Brian Fouhy joined Instagram, a visually creative online platform, and began following different people he found inspiring.

“One of which was @josecabaco who photographs a lot of words, which influenced me to begin noticing the words that are all around us and #collectingwords was born,” says Fouhy.

Fouhy began capturing photographs of those words he came across as he wandered through life, on street signs, graffitied walls, etc.

“I had amassed a fairly large collection of words and had always had this thought for a book in the back of my mind. However, rather than just feature the words individually, I had the thought to arrange what I had found into stories, in a refrigerator magnet style, where the words in the images came together to tell a bigger story and also allow the images and words to be interpreted in new ways. In all, there are 43 original visual short stories, some fun, some romantic, ultimately showcasing how poetic the world around us can be,” explains Fouhy.

He adds that his strongest source of inspiration often comes from just drifting through streets.

“Some of the best words I have found, I have found by not trying to find them but by wandering and being aware of what surrounds me.”

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WHO WHAT

CHRISTINA GRAZIANO OWNER OF BLADE & KNOLL

BLADEANDKNOLL.COM @BLADEANDKNOLL Christina Graziano has been a maker since childhood: forts, jewelry, paintings and more.

In college, she started creating more conceptual sculptural objects. Now she’s the creator behind Blade & Knoll, handmade jewelry and household goods made with a modern, abstract and minimalistic twist.

“My focus has become making quality handmade jewelry and other household goods with my ever-changing 3D inspiration and artistic aesthetic. Through this exploration, I am constantly creating new jewelry, cutting boards, shelves, wall hangings, mobiles, sculptures and other household goods.”

She says pieces are usually dark, organic (almost root-like) in shape and leans toward traditional materials, such as bronze, steel, hardwood, wire, horse hair and dyes.

“As a jewelry designer, you are making objects for the body, so personal style is key. I would say that my artwork can be described as sculptural explorations of personal tensions through heavily ornamented forms,” says Graziano.

She finds inspiration through viewing other artists’ work. “Lately I have been rediscovering my love for Victor Passmore and Alexander Calder. I have also been pulling a lot of inspiration from mathematical and programming diagrams.”

“Every time I learned a new technique, such as welding, casting, brazing, woodworking, forming, working with different materials, etc., the more I evolve and see how those techniques relate to my work, expand my work or change my conceptions.”

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Syringa Vulgaris Lilac

ETYMOLOGY |

• Via Arabic ‫ كليل‬lilak from Persian ‫ کلین‬nilak meaning "bluish."

• The genus name Syringa is derived from Greek syrinx, meaning a hollow tube or pipe and refers to the broad pith in the shoots in some species, easily hollowed out since ancient times to make reed pipes and flutes.

• The English common name "lilac" is from the French lilac THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS |

Purple lilacs symbolize the first emotions of love. | Syringa is a flowery, wooded plant that's related to the olive family (Oleaceae) and is native from southeastern Europe to eastern Asia. Although they are commonly cultivated in temperate areas such as Colorado, which is why you see them blooming in early-, mid- and late-season. |

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BOTANIST'S VARIETY (CON TI N U ED)

Paeonia Peony

ETYMOLOGY |

The word peony has its root in ancient Greek. One legend has it that the peony is named after Paeon, the physician to the gods, who studied under Asclepius, who became jealous of his pupil.

Zeus saved Paeon from the wrath of Asclepius by turning him into the peony flower.

THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS |

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Anemone ETYMOLOGY |

Again, we're back to Greek with Anemone, which comes from

the greek word windflower. Why wind? Because it was thought that wind opened their delicate petals. According to Greek mythology, the anemone sprang from Aphrodite's tears as she mourned the death of Adonis, her long-time lover.

THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS |

These sometimes-shy flowers symbolize anticipation and excitement for something in the future. | Anemone is pronounced a-NEM-ehnee, and they are part of the Ranunculaceae family. Here's a fun flower fact: Anemones keep

growing and twisting even after they’re in a cut arrangement. They will bend toward the light and can add a beautiful gestural line to even the simplest arrangement. | Other Featured Florals /// Ranunculus, Buttercup /// Centaurea cineraria, Dusty Miller

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Hellebore ETYMOLOGY |

From Middle English ellebore, from Old French ellebre, elebore, from Medieval Latin eleborus, via Latin from Ancient Greek (helléboros). The initial h was restored in English to reflect the

Ancient Greek etymology.

THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS |

This flower has the darkest meaning of the bunch. Hellebores represent scandal and calumny. | Hellebores have been around long enough to have their own folklore. One of the legends surrounding hellebores involves witchcraft.

It is believed to have ties to summoning demons. These flowers also have a notorious place in history books. During the Siege of Kirrha in 585 BC, hellebores were reportedly used by the Greek besiegers to poison the city's water supply. The defenders were subsequently so weakened by diarrhea that they were unable to defend the city from assault. Many of the species of hellebore are poisonous. |

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“The sentiment that murals are vandalism or not real art is becoming all but non-existent. The legitimacy of the work speaks for itself,” explains Leah Brenner, the Boulder-based founder of And Art Space, an organization connecting local artists with Denver and Boulder-area companies and spaces looking to incorporate mural artwork into their aesthetic.

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ting,” says Brenner.

The “And” in And Art Space focusses on inclusion and accessibility.

“Including murals in public spaces like schools, businesses, alleys and streets allows for art to be experienced by all people regardless of status, ethnicity, age, disability or gender. There are no rules of how it should be experienced or understood."

Brenner keeps a database of artists, and when projects come up, she curates a selection of artists that fit both the client’s goals and the art direction of the project.

“With this growing acceptance of street art and murals, what I hope will be maintained is the authentic voice of the artist,” she adds. “I’m always accepting submissions.”

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Dark Canyon Photography by Laura Scheele

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HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR

Canyon. In the Denver area, I have a public

ARTISTIC STYLE?

mural in RiNo on 26th and Walnut that I did

Pattern Painting. I play with 2-D patterns and

for Colorado Crush in September.

bring them into an illusionistic 3-D space using perspective and other optical tricks.

WHAT SORT OF PLANNING GOES INTO YOUR PIECES BEFORE THEY BECOME

WHAT SORT OF IMPACT DO YOU HOPE

PERMANENT FIXTURES?

YOUR STREET ART HAS ON THE COMMU-

A lot of detailed planning. I’ll go through

NITY OR ENVIRONMENT IT INHABITS?

several sketches and drawings. I want my

One thing that excites me most about it is

pieces to be immersive visual experiences

the community involvement and its positive

for the viewer, and it is best for me to

impact on its urban environment. It’s so

prepare

important to make art accessible to everyone

schemes beforehand.

my

compositions

and

color

and to spread and inspire creativity while beautifying urban space.

WHO ARE SOME ARTISTS THAT INSPIRE YOU?

WHERE CAN PEOPLE GO TO SEE YOUR

My absolute favorite artist is Felipe Pantone.

WORK LOCALLY?

Some of my other favorite artists include

I just finished a mural for And Art Space

Christine Streuli, Clark Goolsby, Bridget Riley,

on the bike path in Boulder off of 6th and

Rubin415 and David Reed.

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PEDRO BARRIOS AND JAIME MOLINA YOU TWO OPERATE AS A TEAM, WHAT

WHAT SORT OF IMPACT DO YOU HOPE YOUR

WHAT HAS AND ART SPACE OFFERED

DOES THAT WORKFLOW LOOK LIKE?

STREET ART HAS ON THE COMMUNITY OR

YOU AS ARTISTS AND CREATORS?

P: We definitely operate as a team.

ENVIRONMENT IT INHABITS?

P: And Art Space has been instrumental in

Depending on the project, we let the piece

J: I like that our mural work complements the

connecting us with clients that have allowed

speak to each of our strengths to get the best

environment it is in. If people find joy or take

us to make a living doing what we love.

possible result. We always sit down and draw

a moment out of their day to appreciate it,

concepts together and let ideas flow freely.

that's all I can ask for.

WHO ARE SOME ARTISTS THAT INSPIRE YOU?

P: Basquiat has always been a huge

J: Problem solving is much easier when you have two or more minds working it out. The

WHERE CAN PEOPLE GO TO SEE YOUR

inspiration. Jaime Molina inspires me on a

first day or two getting things set up is the hard

WORK LOCALLY?

daily basis, as well as Jaybo Monk, Mauro

part. The rest just comes out naturally, and we

P: Our work is scattered throughout the city

Martinez, Evan Hecox, and Alexander

are there to guide, but not smother our vision.

of Denver. The highest concentration of our

Girard to name a few.

work is in RiNo.

J: Cy Twombly and Kendrick Lamar.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR ARTISTIC STYLE?

P: The words vibrant, intricate, and approachable come to mind.

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5

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$1,605,000

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112

6

5

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$1,560,000

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215

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4

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$1,445,000

94%

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2

3

201 Bellaire St, Hilltop

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$1,310,000

94%

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4

4

310 Garfield St, Cherry Creek

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5

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5

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85%

123

3

4

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$1,025,000

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4

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$1,025,000

100%

11

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4

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Merino lambswool. Perfect for every sea-

Dram crafts their Pine Soda using wild foraged

natural soy wax from U.S. grown soybeans,

son thanks to it’s exceptionally soft and

Evergreen they harvest themselves from the

which create a longer, cleaner burn. 8 oz.

lightweight fibers. This beanie is designed

Colorado forest. The flavor profile is bright and

Their candles have a burn time of approxi-

and crafted for the extremes, yet breath-

unexpectedly citrusy with warm woody notes of

mately 55 - 65 hours

able and functional enough to cover your

Evergreen forest. Enjoy over ice or mix into cock-

noggin in Summer.

tails. Gluten Free, No GMO’s, Vegan, All Natural.

Cherry Creek Lifestyle | February 2017

Wooly Wax Candles are made from 100%

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