Don't miss out on the opportunity to take home this beautiful bronze dog statue, "NOVA" donated by Broadmoor Galleries. This piece by artist, Mark Dziewior measures 14 x 10.50 x 15 in.

ARTIST STATEMENT

"Having been raised in central Wisconsin among the woods and bluffs, I was afforded ample opportunity to explore, observe, and interact with wildlife nurturing what has become a lifelong fascination with and connection to animals. Some of my favorite childhood memories involved animals of one kind or another. The fawn I bottle-fed at a wildlife rescue, the rabbits I raised, and even the cougar cub I was allowed to hold purring against my chest were spiritual encounters that touched and inspired me. Even the books I read as a young boy were those about animals.

My love for nature and its creatures was paralleled by an innate and almost visceral need to draw and paint. I was fortunate to have parents and an older brother who nurtured my talent and interest from the time I could first hold a pencil and brush. It wasn't until I was completing my MFA in painting that I began a serious pursuit of sculpting, opening a whole new world for me. I found that I could bring a depth and breadth to my subjects through sculpture that I missed when creating two dimensional art. Whether it's capturing the motion of a running wolf or the almost human-like expression of a lazy rabbit waking from a nap, my work has evolved to a whole new level through sculpture. Additionally, I can encourage people to touch, hold, and have a tactile experience with sculpture that I couldn't with my paintings.

Alongside creating art, I have a passion for teaching art. I find it endlessly exciting to foster the talents of college art students and feel it is one way I can help ensure that arts will continue for generations to come. Being an adjunct professor allows me to have the best of both worlds. By helping aspiring artists to master their craft, I have become stronger in my own."

Capture your pet's personality with this Willow Creek Pet Portraits certificate valued at $550 that includes a photo session and one 16x20 mounted print!

12x12 framed floral painting by Lelia Davis

Using bold color, energetic brushstrokes, and palette knife, Lelia paints varying perspectives of our natural world. Combining art with her background in wellness, biology, and interest in environmental conservation, the focus of her work is to depict overlooked aspects of our physical and emotional environments.

Lelia began by painting fragile ecosystems to bring attention to their importance. This was informed by her education in biology, love for the outdoors, and efforts in conservation. She toured protected land with environmental groups to gather references for her paintings, and donated a portion of sales in return.

Lelia's experience as a psychiatric nurse inspired her to add another layer to her focus. She recognized that many live in their own fragile ecosystem of depression, anxiety, and loneliness, and now creates work that highlights the importance of caring for ourselves and others. Lelia donates her artwork and volunteers with several organizations with a mission similar to hers, such as NAMI, Heartspace Kids, The Never Alone Foundation, Homeward Pikes Peak, Working Fusion, Be Better, Elevate, and CASA.

Lelia graduated from Trinity University in 1998 Bachelor's in Biology. In 2000, she earned a Bachelor's in Nursing from the University of Texas. She continued to pursue her artistic vocation and earned her Master's in Fine Art from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco in 2022. Lelia will graduate with a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Bellevue University in 2024. Lelia exhibits her work throughout Colorado and beyond.

Lelia@LeliaDavisArt.com

Transform your beloved pet into a timeless work of art with a 12x10in custom hand-drawn pet portrait by Sarah Wellington!

Each portrait is meticulously crafted with attention to detail, ensuring a stunning resemblance that will warm your heart and bring joy to your home.

Didn't win this item at the end of the evening? Don't fret! Any further commissions from Fur Ball get a 15% discount which would then get donated back to HSPPR!

Please Note: The winning bidder is responsible for coordinating and paying for the cost of shipping with the artist.
The artist lives in Spain and the portrait will be shipped from there.