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Making Coffee original acrylic painting by Gail Niebrugge. Sold.

Back to my series about living and painting in the Wrangell-St. Elias, Alaska. One cold winter day a well-known pilot and hunting guide commissioned me to do a painting of “Moose Camp”, a cabin located in a remote area of the Wrangell mountains. Dressed in warm clothes we climbed into his tiny super-cub, a fabric covered single-engine aircraft where the pilot fills the front seat and the passenger seat is directly behind the pilot. We flew over miles of snow covered wilderness to the base of Mt. Drum where I spotted a little cabin nestled in the trees below. The pilot guided the ski equipped plane to a smooth landing on very deep, punchy snow. Unfortunately the pilot forgot a second pair of snowshoes, only one pair were strapped to the wing struts and he graciously offered them to me. Undaunted by our situation he reached the cabin by laying on his belly, flat on the snow, and propeled himself forward using arms and legs in butterfly motions. The afternoon passed quickly as I busily sketched and photographed the subject from every perspective, my guide melted snow on the wood stove and made the best tasting cup of coffee I can remember. Just another day at the office for me!
More tomorrow,

Gail Niebrugge, Artist of Alaska

Our last show of the year at Colony High School, Palmer, Alaska, was a busy, bustling, successful event!  The one day event was a whirlwind.

Bob snapped this photo of me as I took a quick break from the activity.  It looks like Santa was watching over us.

Gail Niebrugge, Alaska Artist

Our new print, Kennicott; Stabilized, is now available in a beautiful wood frame just in time for Christmas. Pick one up today, November 24, at the Colony High School Christmas Show in Palmer, Alaska, or order yours by calling Niebrugge Studio at 907-746-3256. We ship.

Gail Niebrugge, Alaska Pointillism Artist

Summer Place limited edition offset lithograph by Gail Niebrugge is available to purchase at the Niebrugge Studio Booth in the Colony High School Christmas Show, Palmer, Alaska, tomorrow November 24. Today we are packing the cargo trailer for a quick set-up for this one-day show. This event provides an excellent opportunity to purchase framed artwork for Christmas. Purchases of framed artwork can also be made by calling or visiting artist Gail’s studio/residence during the month of December.

More tomorrow,

Gail Niebrugge, Pointillism Artist

Sunflower Giclee limited edition on canvas by Gail Niebrugge is now available for purchase. We can ship this beautiful print for Christmas. Medium size 16″x21.5″ limited 200 signed and numbered is priced at $320.00 US, large size 24″x32″ limited 150 signed and numbered sells for $615.00 US. These stretched canvases can be ordered with a “gallery wrap” so that they do not need to be framed. We have ordered one with a “mirror gallery wrap” where a 1″ strip of the edge of the image is printed down the sides of the canvas. I think I’m going to like the look of this. Call for quotes for Gallery Wrap and Mirror Gallery Wrap. Order now for the holidays.

Gail Niebrugge, Pointillism Artist

Gail hanging artwork in the Niebrugge Studio booth for the Christmas Arts and Crafts Exhibit in the Egan Center, downtown Anchorage.  We had a great show, very busy with many sales.  It snowed outside all day long on Sunday.  Our booth faces windows with a view of the downtown park, it is very festive with all the trees decorated in tiny white lights, and more beautiful with the fresh snow!  It was great to see everyone and talk to folks who read my blog regularly.  Thank you everyone!

Gail Niebrugge, Alaska pointillism artist

Today is the last day of the Arts and Crafts Emporium at the Egan Center, downtown Anchorage. Our booth is located in the lobby and we will be there until 5:00PM.

November 24, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, is the date of the Colony High School Arts and Crafts Show and is our last show of the year. This one day event is held at the school located in Palmer, Alaska, and our booth is conveniently situated in the main hall. Artwork can also be purchased directly from our studio, and visitors are welcome by appointment.

Gail Niebrugge, Alaska pointillism artist

Another very popular Giclee limited edition print is Spirit of Flight. This lovely pointillism painting of Trumpeter Swan is printed on heavy rag watercolor paper with hand-torn deckled edges and floated on a back mat with acid free foam core. This framed print is available in the Niebrugge Studio booth located in the lobby of the Egan Center this weekend at the Arts and Crafts Emporium in Anchorage.

A corner detail of Spirit of Flight Giclee floated on an acid free back mat. Framed prints can also be purchased by calling Niebrugge Studio at 907-746-3256.

Gail Niebrugge, Pointillism artist of Alaska

Paper Birch is a popular Gail Niebrugge Giclee limited edition print and is available framed as shown above at the Niebrugge Studio booth during the Arts and Crafts Emporium this weekend at the Egan Center in Anchorage. This Giclee is printed on heavy rag watercolor paper with hand torn deckled edges and should be “floated” from the back mat on acid free foam board. Floating creates an interesting three dimensional appearance and enhances the framing.

The detail above shows Paper Birch Giclee with hand torn edges floated on the back mat. Framed prints can be ordered by contacting Niebrugge Studio at 907-746-3256.

Gail Niebrugge, Art of Alaska

Our booth at the Holiday Market Place, Carlson Center, Fairbanks last weekend. We love our new lit sign made by our friend, Mark Alger. If you are interested in talking to Mark about a sign you can contact him through his website at the Moosewood Squash Centre, Palmer, Alaska. The weather was mild in Fairbanks during our three day stay, and the long drive up and back was uneventful. But, when we returned home we were surprised to see nearly 8″ of fresh snow in the yard! Winter is definitely here.

Gail Niebrugge, Artist of Alaska

This week end we are in Fairbanks participating in the holiday arts and crafts show held annually at the Carlson Center. Today is the last day of the three day event, tomorrow we hitch up the cargo trailer and head home to Palmer. We try to schedule our driving times during the short daylight hours, gone are the days of tearing down the booth and driving home on the ice and snow in the dark, arriving exhausted in the early hours of morning. Next Friday, November 16, we set up our booth for the weekend at the Egan Center, downtown Anchorage. Our final show of the year will be the Saturday after Thanksgiving at the Colony High School Art and Crafts Fair. This is a fun, one day show, only two miles from the studio. It is always busy for us during this time of the year when shoppers begin to make Christmas purchases. I’ll try to post some photos of these events later.
Gail Niebrugge, Pointillism Artist

Today, October 26, I’m taking a break from my artwork and representing the Alaska State Council on the Arts at the Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities held tonight at the Riverside Princess Hotel in Fairbanks. Saturday, after breakfast with the Alaska Humanities Forum Board, and a meeting with the Arts Council I will squeeze in a quick trip to Chena Hot Springs to see the Ice Museum before flying home.

On another note, we’ve heard from almost all our relatives in San Diego County, all have survived the firestorm. I am waiting to hear the status firefighter cousin Fred Orsborne who is still somewhere on the lines. Seems funny watching the fire coverage on TV to see everyone walking around in shirtsleeves, when we have 4″ of snow already!

Gail Niebrugge, Pointillism Artist

This beautifully framed Gail Niebrugge limited edition print Kennicott Mill, image size 16″x24″, has been sold-out for many years. The outside dimensions of the framed print are 30″x38″ and is in perfect condition, priced at $795.00. Call Niebrugge Studio at 907-746-3256 if you are interested in purchasing this hard-to-find collectible.

As if on cue, the migrating Trumpeter Swans showed up to the delight of our guests attending the annual Open House last weekend. It was the largest group of swans to appear so far, sixteen in number! They stayed just long enough to parade by our windows in single file, then continued on around the peninsula and out of sight. I grabbed the camera and tried to capture the scene, but the swans are hardly visible! You have to use your imagination. This photo proves that I’m a better painter than a photographer.
We had guests from all over the state; Kodiak, Fairbanks, McCarthy, Kenai, as well as visitors from as far as Germany. Quite a few originals found new homes and lots of prints were carried out the door. Early Christmas shopping and planning definitely took place.

For me the best part of the Open House was reuniting with old friends and collectors, sharing our lives, and getting caught up with each other. Today we are exhausted, but happy. It is a lot of work but definitely worth the effort.

Gail Niebrugge, Artist of Alaska

Original painting Sunflower 36″x48″ acrylic on Canvas by Gail Niebrugge.

We have had numerous requests for prints of Sunflower and are happy to announce that Niebrugge Studio is offering canvas Giclee prints in two sizes; 16″x21.5″ limited edition 200 s/n for $320.00 US, and 24″x32″ limited edition 150 s/n for $615.00 US. These Giclee’s on canvas are of the highest quality, very handsome, rich in color, and are often mistaken for the original art. We hope to have this image added to our website soon, until then place your order by phone (907)746-3256, fax (907)745-3110, or mail; Niebrugge Studio, PO Box 4187, Palmer, AK 99645.

Gail Niebrugge, Alaska Original Paintings

I’ve been busy re-hanging original paintings for our annual Open House October 20-21. The big new Sunflower painting looks right at home in the living room. (more…)

Gail explaining pointillism to shoppers in her booth at the Make it Alaskan Festival in the Sullivan Arena, Anchorage. The three day event features Alaskan made products and is an excellent way to begin early holiday purchases.

Gail Niebrugge, Alaska pointillism artist

Thursday at the Sullivan Arena, Anchorage, Alaska, where booths are in the very early stages of construction for the Make it Alaskan Show, October 5-7. Our booth is located on the north rim, this is our view. By noon Friday the place will be alive with people, music, and activity. We have been participating in this show for more than 10 years and enjoy it very much. If you are in Anchorage this weekend, stop on over and say “Hello”.

Gail Niebrugge, Pointillism Artist

Olivia, from Seward Alaska, visited the studio with her parents and chose the print Sleeping Lady as her newest acquisition for her home. Olivia and I share a love of color. She told me her experience painting with tempera this summer, and how the colors have changed as they aged. I encouraged her to try acrylic next time, because the colors will stay true. It is always exciting to talk to a young budding artist and share our love for art. Thanks for visiting Olivia!

Gail Niebrugge, Art of Alaska

Several hundred guests attended and eight artists displayed their work during the opening reception at the Valley Friday Invitational Art Exhibit at Mat-Su College.  Pictured are guests browsing the Niebrugge Studio print bins during the event.  I enjoyed renewing my friendship with featured artist James Belcher whom I have known for many years, but seldom see.  Live music, food, and a relaxed atmosphere made an enjoyable evening for all.

Gail