March 2025 - Keep in touch with me at MissRaptor@deadraccoon.com or missraptor@icloud.com |
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Early Works at Auction |
Well I wasn't planning on sending out a newsletter this month, but I just found out that there's an opportunity that to acquire some of my early works that have come up for auction in the estate of a collector who has passed away. This is the first time my works have been at auction in the secondary market as far as I'm aware. The images on the website are photographs taken by the auction company and look washed out from the glare off the shrink wrap, but I haven’t seen them in person, so I can’t vouch for the condition. Two different auctions in the same estate, the print of Sue’s Parrot ends Friday and the original sculptures of The Look, On Defensive Guard, and Twist end Saturday. Pick-up is in person this Sunday in the mountains above Golden, Colorado. There are all manner of other cool things in the auction too; fossils, many natural history books, antique books and maps, artwork, and items collected from around the world. It's a fun browse even if you don't plan on bidding.
And while you're in Golden, come visit me at the Western Interior Paleontological Society's Founders Symposium this weekend. The art show and exhibits are free and open to the public during symposium hours: no registration required. If you love science like me, info on registration to attend the talks is below in the current event section of this newsletter. I'm also displaying at the Foothills Art Center in their Member's Show, come vote for peoples choice. All of that gives me one, two, three and FOUR locations in Golden.... but number four is for a different newsletter....
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| Works at Auction |
The Look Cut Paper Sculpture |
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The original sculptures were created in a limited edition of 20 hand-cut works that varied in color and paper material, making each one unique. I currently only offer original sculptures framed, and the few limiteds I have left have an entry point of $235.
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Twist Cut Paper Sculpture |
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On Defensive Guard Cut Paper Sculpture |
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Also up for auction is a metallic print of Sue’s Parrot. Although this was an open edition, from my recollection I probably only had about 5 of these printed (all sold out). Metallic prints of a comparable size are $60. This artwork has gone to a limited giclée edition. Sue’s Parrot (not sold out but currently out-of-inventory) as a limited giclée would be $95.
Sue's Parrot Open Edition Photographic Print |
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| Upcoming Events |
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Society of Animal Artists:
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January 30 - May 25
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A Well-Behaved Beast 16" x 19" x 3" |
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This captivating exhibition brings together masterful works from the Society of Animal Artists’ distinguished members who produce the best animal art in the world. This showcase explores the intricate beauty of animals, their habitats and the broader natural world, offering a profound reflection on the interconnectedness of life on Earth. Featuring paintings, sculptures and mixed-media pieces, the exhibit highlights the extraordinary talent and vision of artists dedicated to portraying the richness of the animal kingdom and its environments. Join us for an immersive journey into a world without boundaries, where art and nature converge to ignite imagination and reverence for the planet we all share. |
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An annual love letter to the talented community that supports the nonprofit Foothills Art Center, the show continues to reach a wider and wider community of artists, featuring the members' diverse artistic talents and techniques. The FAC curatorial staff works to select an exhibition with engaging and creative content and the highest level of craftsmanship. This year explores the question of how exterior forces shape the creative process. |
Foothills Art Center February 1 - April 20 Opening Reception |
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Western Spirit
March 8 - April 19 Saturday, March 8, 6 - 9 pm
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The Western Spirit Juried Art Show & Sale is the premier annual juried art show in the Rocky Mountain Region for emerging and established artists who create original art interpreting the American West.
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Retrospectives: Celebrating 4 Decades of Paleo Advances will examine key discoveries, new technologies, and revised opinions that span the past 40 years. In addition to expert speakers, paleo artists will once again bring the past alive with their artwork. This symposium celebrates the Western Interior Paleontological Society's 40th anniversary. |
Western Interior Paleontological Society Saturday & Sunday, March 22 & 23 Colorado School of Mines Green Center |
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On our way back from our road trip to the Society of Animal Artists' exhibition in Sioux City, we stopped at several ash fall beds laid by the supervolcano that is currently under Yellowstone. This is Moropus, an extinct chalicothere. These strange beasts were related to horses, and very large! |
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Tiffany Miller Russell www.wildlifeinpaper.com |
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