Welcome!!!

Welcome to the Cheyenne County Art guild blog page. The CCAG has been promoting art and artists for over 40 years. We hope this blog will not only provide information, but be a center for discussion and idea sharing.

Stop back often - see what's new in the world of art in the panhandle of Nebraska and beyond.

Special Note: Please do not steal. All artwork on this blog is copyrighted and is the exclusive property of the artist. If you see something you like and would like to contact the artist, email Sheila Phelps blog-manager: sheilaphelps59@gmail.com

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Nancy L Biesemeir - Dee: "Artist of the Month" Jan 9 - Feb 13

Nancy L. Biesemeier – Dee
Artist’s Statement

Nancy is a fourth generation resident of the rural plains of Northeastern Colorado.  As a lifelong painter, she especially remembers two Haxton elementary teachers that encouraged her interest in art.  While in college, she attended a local artist’s workshop in watercolor painting and was “hooked”.  After receiving her college degree in Business Education from the University of Northern Colorado and a Masters in Computer Education, Nancy continued to pursue her interests while teaching and raising three sons.  For many years Nancy painted when her schedule allowed and was able to study under several nationally-known watercolorists, including Tony Couch, Stephen Quiller, Nita Engle and Irving Shapiro.  Over the years, she has won several local art awards for her watercolor paintings and developed a strong interest in pastel painting.  Nancy is a member of the Cheyenne County, Wray and Yuma Art Guilds, as well as the Colorado Watercolor Society and Pastel Society of Colorado.

Strong parts of Nancy’s paintings are color relationships and rural subjects.  She loves to capture the flora and landscapes in the rich saturated colors and the vibrant light of NE Colorado.  In addition to paintings and supporting the local arts, Nancy shares her love of watercolor through teaching.




                                                                         


Remembering how she started, Nancy has developed and taught art classes and watercolor workshops.
Her inspiration and dedication comes from a sense of a higher source.  She feels privileged to interpret the mystery and natural beauty of God’s great outdoors through her passion for creative expression.  Nancy lives on their farm south of Paoli with her husband Robert and the youngest of their three sons.



See Nancy's beautiful artwork at the Cheyenne County Rec Center and the Sidney Public Library from January 9 - February 13

Sunday, January 8, 2012

January 9th Meeting "Let It Snow"

The January 9th meeting "Let it Snow" will be held at the Cheyenne County Community Center starting at 7:00 p.m.  Wear something white.  Host/Hostess are Hank and Sheila.  Marge will be having the art presentation.  If you can't make the meeting, check out the "Meeting Highlights Page".  I'll post a brief synopsis there.

Let it snow???  The unseasonably warm weather we have been having may have some of us wishing we had a bit of that white stuff ... or not.  When I think of snow I'm reminded of those beautiful winter landscapes; the crunch of snow under your boots, the air so still you can almost hear your own heart beat, so fresh and crisp you wish you could bottle it and open that jar in July.  

I like this time of year - the sunrise is a lot later for one thing so I don't have to get up quite .  A couple of days ago I witnessed one of the most spectacular sunrises - just had to share. 
Sunrise photo taken Jan 3, 2012, taken at about 6:55 a.m.