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Last Sunday morning I opened the Anchorage Daily News and there on the front page was a photo of the smiling face of my littlest granddaughter, Sydney Buck!  You’ve got to see this, I guarantee it will make you smile.   She is fearless, articulate and of course, cute!  Forgive this proud grandmother for bragging just a bit.

Gail Niebrugge, pointillism artist and grandma

The giant carving of a fat fish above is but one of the many whimsical sculptures displayed at the Chena Hot Springs Ice Museum, located about 70 miles east of Fairbanks. Our time to visit the museum was limited so we didn’t take the normal tour, instead we were allowed to wander around inside and ask questions which was great. Ordinarily guests don heavy coats at the entrance, where they are greeted by the ice carver in his workroom, then proceed on the tour. Each guest is given a champagne goblet carved from ice and drinks are served from the ice bar complete with ice bar stools and ice mirror above the ice bar counter. Everything is colorfully lit by low voltage LED lights strategically placed inside the sculptures. (more…)

Original painting of Alaska wildflower, Tall Jacob’s Ladder 14″x20″ acrylic, framed size 22″x27″, is donated by artist Gail Niebrugge to be auctioned for the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Annual fund raising event November 3, 2007 at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel. The retail value of this original painting is $3,150.00. It is my desire to help the school raise as much money as possible, so I challenge all of you to start bidding! Bid high, and go higher! This is an excellent way to own a Gail Niebrugge original and make it tax deductable.

Thanks,

Gail Niebrugge, Artist of Alaska

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

I am helpless today, glued to the television watching the terrible news unfold of the devastation of Southern California by wildfires.  I personally know so many people who are affected, some are evacuated, others waiting and hosting evacuees, and some have already been burned out.  I’m grieving for the terrible losses.

Bob and I grew up down there, it is hard to imagine that our favorite places are now littered with charred tree stumps and ashes.  One of the reasons we moved from our beautiful home in Lakeside, California, 31 years ago, was the regular occurrance of the dreaded Santa Anna winds and the threat of wildfires.  We lived on a hillside with an acre of land and were surrounded by wild lands of sagebrush.  I haven’t heard, but it is hard to imagine that our old home is still standing.

I can only pray today, pray and hope and wait.  My cousin sends regular updates via email, they have the motor home packed and pointed out the driveway, ready for a fast escape.  They are in danger.  Her husband supplies firetrucks with fuel, his crews are working around the clock.  But, she already knows of many friends who have already lost their homes, and some of her own children’s homes are in danger.  And, all I can do is pray.

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…)

A very talented artist, Teri Phister, made this adorable gift basket featuring an Artist Gail Niebrugge teddy bear with easel, paints, camera, book and much more, to be auctioned at the Salvation Army Ninth Annual Teddy Bear Tea held at the Egan Center, Anchorage, Alaska. The event that raises money for the Salvation Army will take place October 21 at 2:00PM. (more…)

Tilting Hilton 6″ x 8″ mini original acrylic and watercolor painting in pointillism.

My goal is to have a few miniature originals available at our rapidly approaching Open House, October 20-21. This is a painting of the tippy outhouse that served us while we lived in Caribou Cabin along the Klutina River in Copper Center, Alaska. This building was the subject of much discussion and many jokes. I’ve waited until the last minute to finish these minis, hopefully Bob will have enough time to frame them.

Gail Niebrugge, Alaska pointillism artist

This morning while I was in the kitchen getting ready to drive to Anchorage for the Make it Alaskan Show, something outside the window caught my eye. I looked up and saw three moose ambling across the back lawn. Fortunately they didn’t find anything of interest to eat in my yard, but my guess is that they enjoyed a great feast from my neighbors apple trees. I’m glad they didn’t find my garden this summer.

Gail Niebrugge, Original Painting Artist

Grassy Wetlands original 22″x 30″ acrylic/watercolor painting on rag paper.

Tonight, September 28 from 5:00PM-8:00PM, I will be attending the opening reception of Mat-Su Valley Friday Invitational and exhibiting my prints. Twenty artists from the valley will be represented in the show held at the Upstairs Gallery and art classrooms at the Matanuska-Susitna College in Palmer. The original painting, Grassy Wetlands, will hang in the gallery until October 5. Fine Arts Coordinator, Suzanne Bach, says it is a very strong show.

Gail Niebrugge, Art of Alaska

New photos to share. Here I am doing a giant signature with big fat unruly brushes on the wildflower mural in Seward. I didn’t have my brushes, so I improvised. Later in the day it rained cats and dogs, I hope the signature didn’t bleed all over the mural. Anyway, it was really fun to see the finished product.

More tomorrow.

Gail Niebrugge, Art of Alaska

“Open Water” an original painting by Gail Niebrugge translated into cross stitch by Evelyn Harvison of North Pole, Alaska. (more…)

Another complex cross stitch designed by Evelyn Harvison of North Pole, Alaska, based on the original painting “Green Aurora” by Gail Niebrugge.

Evelyn sent this photo to me in 1999 after completing the design. I have not had to pleasure to see the finished product in person. She shared the pattern with other “cross stitch fanatics”, a name she coined for anyone willing enough to try a complex project. If anyone knows how to obtain a copy of her charts, contact me. I will forward the information to interested parties.

Gail Niebrugge, Alaska Art

A beautiful cross stitch design completed by Susan Schroeder adapted from my painting “Paper Birch” by Evelyn Harvison of North Pole, Alaska, won first place at the Alaska State Fair 2007! Congratulations Susan! (more…)

We are open for business at the 2007 Alaska State Fair in Palmer, our booth is located at the west end of the Raven Hall. We look forward to seeing our old friends and collectors, and visiting with new customers. I will be in the booth each day from 4:00pm to 7:00pm to sign prints and books, explain the technique of pointillism, and tell the story behind each image. The Fair runs from August 23 through September 3, see you there!

Alaska Artist Gail Niebrugge

We had a lovely visit with guests from Entree Alaska Custom Tours the other day, they arrived via Rusts Flying Service float plane at our dock. The limo was on stand-by as our guests toured the studio and joined us for lunch. We said good bye as they departed in the limo to catch a cruise in Seward. What a way to travel!

Gail Niebrugge, Alaska Artist

My first assignment as Artist-in-Residence for the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park was to teach a workshop about sketching in the field. The sun blessed us as we walked and sketched along the bluff trail overlooking the Copper River with views of the Wrangell Mountains. We pursued three points of view; finding compositions in the distance, middle ground and up-close. (more…)

Join me at the historic Kennecott, in the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, July 17 for a two hour field sketching workshop from 1:15-3:15PM. Art supplies provided. I will be giving a slide presentation showing 30 years of painting the Wrangell-St. Elias July 17, 4:00-5:30PM at the Kennecott Recreation Hall.  Slide presentation July 18, 8:00PM at the Kennecott Glacier Lodge. I don’t think I will be able to post to my blog during my week at the Kennecott, but will catch you up on all the happenings when I return to the studio.
Gail Niebrugge, Alaska Artist

I’m getting ready to spend some time in the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park as the Artist in Residence 2007. Friday, July 13 at 7:00PM I will be presenting a slide show at the Copper River Princess Lodge, showing 30 years of paintings. July 13 at 1:15-3:15PM I host “A Walk through the Eyes of an Artist” with a field sketching workshop at the park Visitor Center. Art supplies are provided. You can find out more about my schedule in the park by going to the Events Calendar on my website.

During my stay in the park I may not be able to update my blog, but will certainly update everything when I return to the studio. From the Copper Center headquarters I will travel to the Kennicott where I will spend the bulk of my time. Hope to see some of you out there, it is one of the most beautiful places in the world!

Gail Niebrugge, Alaska Artist