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Original Art by Kathryn Turner

The artwork of Kathryn Mapes Turner has unfolded from the mountain valley of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. she was born as the fourth generation to be raised on the Triangle X Ranch in Grand Teton National Park. Here her consciousness of the natural world began. She grew up riding the trails of the valley, learning wilderness lore and gaining an eye for landscape. The happy synergy of a receptive spirit and a place of magnificent beauty, set the course for her life.

Turner began studying art in her teens from noted local painters. She then left Wyoming to attend the University of Notre Dame, majoring in Studio Arts. She spent an influential semester in Rome, Italy and then studied at the Corcoran School of Art in Washington D.C. Turner now has a Master's degree from the University of Virginia.

Having been passionate about painting since childhood, Turner is now nationally recognized with top honors from the American Impressionist Society and the National Academy of Equine Art. Her work has been exhibited in the National Museum of Wildlife Art, the Charlie Russell Museum and the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. Turner has been recognized as Wyoming Best Watercolor Artist in 2001 by the Wyoming Watercolor Society and was included in SouthwestArt Magazine's "Annual Profile of Young Artists with Promising Careers."

Turner believes that growing up in Grand Teton National Park, a place with such dramatic light and dramatic natural composition, gave her an intimate appreciation for art. "I believe the valley of Jackson Hole evokes expression," says Turner. She now travels all over the world to paint. With watercolors and oil paints, Turner responds with visual contemplations of beauty in hopes of sharing this love of the sublime with others through her work.

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Photography by Tuck Fauntleroy

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Batik Artwork by Abby Paffrath

$600

FMV $1500

20x26 framed Batik painting by Abby Paffrath.

Batik is a wax resist dye technique used to create images and patterns on fabric. The art form, which originated in Indonesia, is traditionally used on fabrics and clothing Balinese people wear for ceremonies and rituals, and during their everyday lives. More recently Batik fabrics have earned recognition as pieces of fine art and are increasingly showcased on the walls of galleries and museums mixed among more traditional paintings and sculptures. Although Abby and her Balinese mentor were not able to speak each other's language, they communicated through the process of creating art. For Abby, the experience was transformative and it has influenced her career as an artist ever since. Even as she now dabbles in other forms like watercolor and acrylic painting, as well as in printmaking and ceramics, her true love remains making batiks.

"My favorite part of creating batiks is the mystery. The finished product is unlike anything else. And the process itself is so absorbing, so captivating."

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2 Limited Edition Prints

$450

FMV $350

Limited edition prints by Abby Paffrath's Art for All: "Good Day" and "Water is Life".

"Good Day" is a multi layer screen print done by hand. 22 1/2" x 22 1/2". Features fisherman about to have a great day out on the water. $200 value.

"Water is Life": 24" x 30" four color screen print. $150 value.

Abby Paffrath, was born and raised in Breckenridge Colorado. As a true mountain girl the outdoors have always been a huge part of her life. She has been skiing as long as she can remember, she grew up riding horses on her family's ranch, she is an avid flyfisher woman and loves guiding friends down the river in her drift boat. Her experiences with these sports have long influenced her work as an artist. Staying true to her mountain heritage, Abby chose to attend the University of Montana, in Missoula where she earned a bachelor's degree in fine art in 2003. During her sophomore year, Abby enrolled in a program that took her to Bali, Indonesia, where she studied the countries art and culture. She immediately fell in love with the beauty and brightness of batik and began training in the centuries old process with a skilled, local artist. For Abby, the experience was transformative and it has influenced her career as an artist ever since. Even as she now dabbles in other forms like watercolor and acrylic painting, as well as in printmaking and ceramics, her true love remains making batiks. In 2011 Abby earned her master's degree in art education at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. Abby's beautiful Wyoming home continues to inspire her and challenge her to make art that reflects the natural world and the way we interact with it, play in it, and rely on it daily.

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Ken Takata Original Photograph

$300

FMV $475

Canvas original artwork by local photographer, Ken Takata.

Beautiful artwork features an angler in front of the Tetons.

The northern Rocky Mountain region of the United States is a heralded destination for all fly fishers. The Yellowstone/Teton ecosystem plays host to many of the most fabled waters on the planet - the Yellowstone, Madison, Snake, Firehole, Lamar and Missouri Rivers all originate in this land of stunning and spectacular beauty.

Ken Takata is a commercial and fine art photographer specializing in flyfishing, nature and real estate. After attending UCLA and Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles, he traveled the world as a commercial photographer. For the last 35 years he's lived in the area surrounding Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Ken's images reveal elements that others often miss, capturing the spirit of his subjects in a timeless and elegant fashion. His photographs are featured widely in galleries, books, magazines and travel media.

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Ken Takata Framed Artwork

$250

FMV $750

Framed original artwork by local photographer, Ken Takata.

Beautiful artwork features the Tetons and local rivers.

The northern Rocky Mountain region of the United States is a heralded destination for all fly fishers. The Yellowstone/Teton ecosystem plays host to many of the most fabled waters on the planet - the Yellowstone, Madison, Snake, Firehole, Lamar and Missouri Rivers all originate in this land of stunning and spectacular beauty.

Ken Takata is a commercial and fine art photographer specializing in flyfishing, nature and real estate. After attending UCLA and Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles, he traveled the world as a commercial photographer. For the last 35 years he's lived in the area surrounding Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Ken's images reveal elements that others often miss, capturing the spirit of his subjects in a timeless and elegant fashion. His photographs are featured widely in galleries, books, magazines and travel media.

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Fred Kingwill Watercolor

$850

FMV $1999

Original watercolor by local artist, Fred Kingwill.

Long time Trout Unlimited supporter and fisherman, Fred Kingwell likes to emphasize COLOR in his transparent watercolors and he is best known for his mountain landscapes, wildlife, and flower paintings. He has won numerous awards including being Wyoming's Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year and winning 3 Peoples Choices awards from the Wyoming Watercolor Society. He has participated in Art Fairs since the 1960's. His workshops and classes feature an experimental-process approach to learning in a positive environment. Through a combination of demonstrations, exercises, critiques and caring motivation to "DO IT", he has helped thousands of people to better understand and enjoy watercolors.