by Cyd Rust | Nov 5, 2012 | Art & Life, Blog
We had a wonderful excursion to Manitou Springs, Colorado today. I love this little historic town at the base of Pike’s Peak. It is one of my favorite tourist towns in Colorado. The goal of the day was to drop off some Bronze Christmas Angel Ornaments to...
by Cyd Rust | Jun 22, 2012 | Paintings
I have so many images of Aspen Groves I have shot over the years, that I decided to stay on that subject for at least one more painting. I thought it would be fun to experiment even more with the palette knifes to try different textures and mixes of color on a single...
by Cyd Rust | Apr 29, 2012 | Blog, Painting Process
Have you heard the phrases Objective and Non-Objective art thrown around, but you didn’t know the difference? Here is a quick lesson to help you: Clear your mind of everything. Focus on a dot out in space and try not to think of anything for as long as you...
by Cyd Rust | Apr 15, 2012 | Art Events & Awards, Blog
This morning we dropped off my acrylic painting First Morning at the 21st Annual AANC National Exhibition and Sale. This is my third time being in the National Exhibition. The first time was with my bronze Next to Ride, and in 2010 my acrylic painting Reflections was...
by Cyd Rust | Feb 17, 2012 | Artistic Inspiration, Blog
OK, I know I live in one of the most beautiful places in the world. I mean our house is nestled right into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains….THE famous “Purple Mountains majesty” and all that. But when it gets to be this time of year I am so...
by Cyd Rust | Feb 7, 2012 | Art Events & Awards, Blog
I am happy to announce a number of my Bronzes, Cyd’s Kids, and a new series of horses I am currently painting, will soon be gracing the tables and walls of Mountain Living Studio in historic downtown Manitou Springs, Colorado. Mountain Living Studio Gallery 741...
by Cyd Rust | Nov 23, 2011 | Art Events & Awards
Featured Artist November 2 to 28, 2011 Art On Mountain Gallery 102 West Mountain Ave Ft. Collins Colorado The main view from inside the front doors of the gallery. It has been the most fun this month getting to show off four of my “Ladies” all at the...
by Cyd Rust | May 4, 2011 | Art & Life, Blog
I had a very, very, very, early morning meeting at ye local Starbucks, to discuss the Regional Juried Art Show I was selected to chair. Did you get yet it was VERY early? I am not even certain I had brushed my hair. I had no makeup on and was in my super almost...
by Cyd Rust | Feb 25, 2011 | Art Events & Awards, Blog
The first show of the year for me, is traditionally the TVAL’s Annual Sweet-Art Members Show. It is a nice gentle start to kick the year off. My original intentions were to do a collage with entwining hearts, in honor of the show being in Loveland over...
by Cyd Rust | Mar 25, 2010 | Art Events & Awards
2010 just keeps getting better! “Reflections” was selected to be the image on the publicity poster and the catalogue/brochure cover for the AANC 19th National Art Exhibition and Sale. (Poster Design by Kate Dardine at Fine Print...
by Cyd Rust | Aug 29, 2009 | Art Events & Awards, Blog
Stephen Quiller was in Golden, CO this week to juror the 2009 Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Show at Foothills Art Center. He was also giving a three day workshop. If you know anything about Steve, you know his workshops fill up immediately, and always have...
by Cyd Rust | Aug 23, 2009 | Art & Life, Blog
There is something about seeing Lace curtains blowing in the breeze that makes me smile to myself every time. They instantly take me back to childhood. Back to a place where my artistic roots were most likely planted before I had even learned to speak. It was lace...
