EVENT: 1st First Friday of 2011
As featured on Great Falls Culture.com:
Recent artworks featuring clay critters, winter scenes and polymer clay sculpting demonstrations are all part of Deeling Gregory’s reception at the First Friday Artwalk at Amazing Gallery in downtown Great Falls, January 7th from 5-9 pm.
It’s all part of the more than 30 art pieces by Gregory in this major show in the historic downtown business district.
Art by Deeling 2011 Calendars in both poster and booklet style (featuring a dozen images, many from the exhibit)are still available in very limited editions at Amazing Toys.
PEACOCK BACON
Rich blue and green plumes ripple on the canvas.
“Peacock Bacon” is a large-scale oil painting on canvas, inspired by landscape and primitive art and was completed in 2009. The dimensions are 88″ x 55.” Prints are occasionally available on my Etsy site, the original has an asking price of $25,000.
BANG BANG
In the early 1950s my sister and I were very young, and spent a lot of time running errands with our mother. We sometimes played in our silvery mint green Oldsmobile, while mom dashed in to make her purchases at various grocery and department stores in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii. On one day in particular, we found ourselves in the parking lot of Sears Roebuck and Company, which at present is the Honolulu Police Department. We had settled in for a pleasant fifteen to thirty minute stint in the parking lot. It was quite safe in those days. We were parked somewhere in the middle of the rather spacious parking lot. It was a quiet and lovely day in paradise. There weren’t any other people in the lot–just a lot of cars. We noticed some movement at the rear of the parking lot. Another car had parked. A figure exited the vehicle. He seemed familiar, but a little out of place, in his western attire complete with cowboy hat and boots. Instantly we recognized him as Hopalong Cassidy, our favorite hero from the television adventure show. We were beside ourselves with excitement, and couldn’t help beaming with happiness! Why shouldn’t Hopalong Cassidy be riding in a car in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii rather than galloping on a gallant steed on the Wild West! As he neared our car, he noticed the two adorable local girls and strode over to the car. Smiling and introducing himself, he reached into his pocket and presented us with two Hopalong Cassidy badges.
The Source
The Source–Giant Springs” is a large-scale oil painting on canvas. It measures 60″ x 48.” I build all my stretcher bars–the wooden frame the canvas is stretched over–myself. No power tools are used. It’s all with hammer and hand saw and staple gun. If you’re using power tools–air hammer, power saw, power staple gun–how nice for you!
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The copyright and any intellectual property rights for these images are retained by Deeling C. Gregory. The artist retains all rights implicit in copyright laws and other rights to the images not enumerated here for worldwide use. All rights to reproduce these images are retained by the artist. By accessing these images, you agree to use these images for personal use only. They are not to be reproduced, copied or altered in any way.
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PET HOUSE MOUNTAIN
In this 2009 painting, a purple polka dotted cat perches on a rooftop, while a squirrel contemplates his nut supply. Various small furry and feathered creatures inhabit the structure, the house that chirp built.
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The copyright and any intellectual property rights for these images are retained by Deeling C. Gregory. The artist retains all rights implicit in copyright laws and other rights to the images not enumerated here for worldwide use. All rights to reproduce these images are retained by the artist. By accessing these images, you agree to use these images for personal use only. They are not to be reproduced, copied or altered in any way.
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Jamaican Children – progress
“Jamaican Children” is a 30″ x 40″ oil on canvas painted in 2010.
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I recently decided to do a painting from a drawing I did from a photograph of five Jamaican children in Montego Bay. Their expressions were joyous, pensive, playful. The preparatory drawing became a favorite of mine and I couldn’t bear to paint over it. I really wasn’t up to doing another preparatory drawing. Somehow, living in a small town in Montana, the time seemed right to tackle the project again. I feel comfortable enough to paint freely without a preparatory drawing. Maybe I can show it in downtown Great Falls, which in itself will be worth the effort.
Jamaican Children – early version
So far I prefer this earlier version of “Jamaican Children.” But I’ll continue to work on the oil painting. Hopefully I can bring it up to snuff before too long!
Sienna Moon
Sienna Moon – oil on canvas, 37″ x 46.”
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Spirit bears howl at the red moon.
AGAVE
A flock of birds and multi-colored shapes soar over a dessert agave in a beautiful balance of fantasy and reality.
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The copyright and any intellectual property rights for these images are retained by Deeling C. Gregory. The artist retains all rights implicit in copyright laws and other rights to the images not enumerated here for worldwide use. All rights to reproduce these images are retained by the artist. By accessing these images, you agree to use these images for personal use only. They are not to be reproduced, copied or altered in any way.
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Cacti
Crouching Rabbit, Hidden Squirrel
From a series of holiday card designs.
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Crouching rabbit, hidden squirrel. Large white snowflakes swirl in a purple fantasy land with a few cute creatures to keep them company.
Dilwig Vision
Hello wicker chair. Wooden floors, window panes, woman gazing at a soft water scene. Wonder what she’s thinking.