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Our inertia for packing for another exhibit has slowed down a bit now that our bellies are full of fabulous turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes, gravy, and pumpkin pie.  Nevertheless, we find ourselves readying for our last show of the season the Colony High School Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, November 25, 10:00AM-5:00PM, in Palmer, AK. (more…)

Bob with some happy shoppers in the Niebrugge Studio booth at the Arts and Craft Emporium, Egan Center, Anchorage, AK last weekend. This is an extremely well attended event and fun for us because each evening after the show closes we enjoy going out to dinner and strolling the beautiful streets downtown.

Gail Niebrugge, Alaskan Artist

We are restocking and preparing for the Arts and Crafts Emporium at the Egan Center, downtown Anchorage this weekend. Our booth is in a very nice, cheery location in the Egan Center lobby. This will be our eighth year to participate in this event. (more…)

Bob Niebrugge talking to customers in the Niebrugge Studio booth during the Fairbanks Holiday Marketplace.

We always look forward to three days at the very well attended Fairbanks Holiday Marketplace at the Carlson Center. The event is festive, laden with wonderful gifts and collectables, and jammed with shoppers. We love catching up with our friends and collectors sharing news, showing new art prints and original paintings. It was a busy, busy show. (more…)

The temperatures have plummeted, it was zero this morning. Winter has finally reached the Matanuska Valley. We are packing for our next show at the Carlson Center this weekend in Fairbanks. The drive should be spectacular if the weather stays the way it is today, clear and cold. The roads are reported to be dry and the landsape is at its peak of beauty under a layer of fresh snow. One of best parts of the Fairbanks show can be the drive, it can also be the trip from Hell if the weather turns bad. (more…)

We had a fun day at the Mat Su Marketplace talking art and telling stories about my thirty years of painting Alaska. I especially enjoyed talking to young people who are taking art classes in school and explaining my technique of pointillism.

Gail Niebrugge, Alaska Artist

Tomorrow we set up our booth at the Wasilla Sports Complex for the Mat Su Holiday Marketplace Saturday and Sunday, November 4-5, 2006.  This is the third year for this wonderful show that features artists and craftsmen from all over Alaska. (more…)

Artist Gail Niebrugge and Town Square Gallery owner Janet St. George chat during the show of Niebrugges original paintings, Giclee art prints and limited edition prints last Saturday in Wasilla, Alaska. Town Square Gallery is well known for beautiful custom framing and personalized customer service.

This weekend, Saturday October 28 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM, I will be at the Town Square Gallery in Wasilla, Alaska, for a print signing and art show. Fine art prints, books, and original paintings will be on display. I have had a long and rewarding relationship for well over fifteen years with this gallery. (more…)

Niebrugge Studio helpers Faye Palin and Stacie Stigar help Jim Hemsath with a purchase at the Open House last weekend.  Hundreds of collectors visited the studio/residence of artist Gail Niebrugge and were able to choose from a large collection of original paintings and fine art prints.  Gail’s husband Bob was on hand to give tips on framing and matting fine artwork, and a good time was had by all.

“Musk Ox” Pen/ink drawing ©Niebrugge

I always enjoy visiting the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, Alaska, and am particularly fond of watching the babies.  These animals have an interesting behavior, they tend to group together standing very close to one another side by side all in a row.  This drawing is now offered in an open edition print at $19.00 US each.  Call or email to order (907)746-3256.
Gail Niebrugge, Alaskan Artist

“Full Glory” 11″x15″ original watercolor/acrylic painting ©Niebrugge

This original painting “Full Glory” is hanging in a very prominent space for the Open House this weekend. All of our limited edition prints, fine art Giclee prints, and original paintings are on display at the studio/residence. Guests are welcome to enjoy the artwork and help Gail celebrate 30 years of painting Alaska. Some early works will be available as well as the newest original painting fresh off the easel. The Open House hours are from 11am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday October 21-22, 2006. We look forward to seeing you!

Gail Niebrugge, Alaskan Artist

Creek Street 11″ x 15″ original watercolor/acrylic painting ©Niebrugge

This little gem of an original painting shows historic Creek Street in Ketchikan Alaska. Small originals are a rare find in my inventory, this one will be shown at our Open House this weekend. Call for further information call 907-746-3256.
Gail Niebrugge, Alaskan Artist

Wildflowers 22″ x 30″ original acrylic/watercolor painting ©Niebrugge

Now that the weather has turned frosty and the leaves have fallen, this original painting is a delightful reminder of summer in Alaska. “Wildflowers” hangs on a prime wall in the entry of my studio/residence and will be the first thing our Open House guests will see as they enter the house next weekend.

Gail Niebrugge, Alaskan Artist

We are beginning the job of hanging original paintings and fine art prints on every available wall for the Niebrugge Studio Open House.  No wall is off limits, the stairway walls, the pony wall to the art studio loft, and the second story wall in the living room are used to display artwork.  The open house is a two day event, October 21-22 from 11-4 each day.  Call for directions 907-746-3256.
Gail Niebrugge, Alaska Artist

Busy Saturday afternoon in the Niebrugge Studio Booth at the Make it Alaska Festival. Lots of fine art prints and Giclees were sold.

Ready to unload the Niebrugge Studio art trailer at the Sullivan Arena, Anchorage, Alaska, for the Make it Alaska Festival. The Festival begins Friday October 6 and closes Sunday October 8, 2006. Gail will be in the booth to personalize fine art prints, books and art cards. See you there!

Bob framing “Fireweed Meadow”

Wow, I can’t believe we will be setting up our booth in Anchorage at the Sullivan Arena for the Make it Alaska Show on Thursday already! Time is flying. Bob is busy framing the new prints  “Cow with Calf” and “Vintage Valley” along with a few others that are running low. The show opens for wholesale on Friday, October 6 at 8:00AM, and opens to the public at noon. Friday is quiet and the best day to visit, Saturday and Sunday will be busy!

Gail Niebrugge, Alaska Artist

Sunday the sun finally appeared and sun starved Alaskans turned out by the thousands to play at the Alaska State Fair. Our booth in the Raven Hall was jammed almost all day. As late as 8:00 in the evening cars were still lined up to get into the parking lots, the day was so nice that people didn’t seem to care that they only had two hours until the Fair closed.

On my drive home I saw a spectacular sunset typical of this time of the year. I don’t recommend watching the sky and driving at the same time, but the intensity of color and the hazy golden glow of sun shining through distant rain showers is something I want to remember and use in a future painting. The sunsets in Alaska are like none other and people who have not had the good fortune to see one are missing something very special. I have to get ready for my booth at the Fair today, hope to see you there!

Gail Niebrugge, Alaska Artist

Just a quick entry today, this morning I’m working on a painting in my studio and have to be at the Fair by 4:00 PM to sign prints and meet people. Busy, busy Alaska State Fair time. (more…)