Thank you Followers

Just a note out to those who follow via Google, Blogger, Facebook, Twitter...etc.  We are heading out on the road for six weeks, hope to post three times a week, doing some follow up on museum exhibitions as well as time spent on the road, observations and progress pictures on Ken's new works. Thanks for following and be sure to share with others you think you might be interested in the journey. Ken and Debbie

Upcoming Shows:
Sculpture at the River Market in Little Rock, Arkansas October 16-17
40th Waterfowl Festival in Easton, Maryland November 12-14
21st Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale Arizona January 15-March 27, 2011

Other Current Exhibitions Featuring Ken Newman's Sculptures:
Allied Artists of America at the National Art Guild in NYC November
Artists for Conservation on-line Exhibition Opens October 29
National Sculpture Society - Recent Works On-line Exhibition
50th Annual Society of Animal Artists Exhibition at San Diego Natural History Museum through October 31
35th Annual Birds in Art at the Woodson Art Museum in Wausau WI through November 14th

Galleries:
Galerie Belle Ame - Eye on Sculpture through November 11, 2010, Eagle ID
Signature Gallery - Scottsdale AZ
Silver Sage Gallery - Dubois WY

A Sneak Peek at the Ken Newman Collector's Preview - Art and Wine Pairing in Idaho

Although we love wine, it wasn't until artists Aldo Pitton and Liana Sofia Tumino brainstormed an idea a couple years ago, we never considered pairing art to wine... People know so much about wine and sometimes so little about art.  By pairing the Art with a Wine at an opening, it creates dialog that might not be explored except for this connection. The Collector's Preview at Galerie Belle Ame featured this concept. Each room (3) in the gallery has a body of work (sculptures), the collector was asked to find the work which best described the wine...  Enjoy!

Precipitous Drop - Coyote Flushing Chukars

COMPLEXITY - STRUCTURE - TENSION


2008 Spellbound Petit Sirah, Lodi California

You’ll howl at the moon like a coyote on a cool fall evening!

INTRICATE in color, rich black and brambly fruits, vanilla bean and roasting coffee aromatics are complimented by the approachability of the 2008 Spellbound Petite Sirah. The wine’s FRAMEWORK unleashes dark and luscious characteristics, while managing the FRICTION of tannins to deliver an opulent and juicy Petite Sirah. This lush yet easy drinking wine provides intense berry character, with superb texture you will find in no other Petite Sirah but Spellbound.

Observing Grace - Long Billed Curlew

LIGHTNESS - BALANCED - COMPOSITION

2009 Loredona Viognier, Lodi California

A delicate bird, skimming across the landscape on ballerina legs!

Viognier is one of the great grapes of France's Rhone Valley. It is an extremely aromatic variety, a SYMPHONY of ripe peaches and wild flowers. It is frequently used to add an AIRY complexity to blended wines. On its own, the Viognier delivers a rich, light wine with high alcohol and a STABLE MIX of honey, peach, apricot and tangerine.

American Pi - Sunday's Dress

SIMPLICITY - DIGNITY - STRENGTH

2008 Hahn Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, California

The rooster stays close to home and guards the roost

Deep ruby in color, Hahn 2008 Pinot Noir exhibits the richness and DEPTH one has come to associate with Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir. The MINIMAL scents of cherry and dark fruit mingle on the nose with wisps of black pepper. Flavors of ripe red and dark fruits, sweet oak and a tinge of citrus are balanced by cool-climate acidity and velvety tannins. The mouthfeel is rich yet elegant, tapering off to a lengthy, POWERFUL finish.

Sculptures and Wines Paired Exclusively for Galerie Belle Ame

Special Thanks to Joe Dewey of the Idaho Distributing Company who chose the wines for this pairing and Erickson Fine Wines in Eagle Idaho.

Eye on Sculpture at Galerie Belle Ame in Eagle Idaho

Just a quick update - Last night was First Friday at Eagle's Galerie Belle Ame in Idaho.  Over 20 sculptures by Ken Newman are surrounded by paintings of three Idaho artists, Kenny O, Fonny Davidson and Trisha May. Enjoy a couple shots from the gallery, more to come with complete recap of Opening tomorrow.

A guest strikes the pose... A Moment's Rest is almost done.. Pleated skirt is in progress! 

Forever Ready - under Tricia May's painting.

Fall and hunting season in Idaho!