 I've signed up for the Loveland Art Studio Tour since it's my first year that I won't be working at the gallery. October 7-8 & 14-15, 2023 11-5pm Daily Take advantage of this occasion! It is rare for me to open my studio to the public (honestly, it's even rare for family and friends). The actual studio isn't large, but it is adjacent to my living room where I will have several finished pieces on display for sale. I'll have varied sizes and price points and I hope you find a painting that resonates with you well enough to want to live with it. I look forward to showing you what I'm working on this Fall.
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 Alyson Kinkade poses for a photo near one of her paintings Friday on display at the Columbine Gallery in Loveland. (Jenny Sparks/Loveland Reporter-Herald) LOCAL NEWS
Five Questions: Alyson Kinkade, a lifetime in the arts Columbine Gallery closing June 1 By PAMELA JOHNSON Loveland Reporter-Herald May 7, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. Alyson Kinkade has been creating art for, as she said, “as long as I can remember.” The painter, who runs Columbine Gallery in Loveland with her dad, John Kinkade, is one of 62 artists with pieces in the Colorado Governor’s Art Show underway at the Loveland Museum, and dips her paintbrush into many different colors of the art world. With the National Sculptor’s Guild, she helps place large sculptures in public art collections. With the gallery, which is closing in June and transitioning to online only, she has provided a place for artists to display and sell their work, and for people to view a variety of different types of art. With her paints, she creates a unique world for people to enjoy. 1. How did you first start as an artist? What is your specialty? I have enjoyed creating art for as long as I can remember, with great art teachers throughout my primary schools in Greeley and Loveland, and a supportive family with creative friends even before my family started the art gallery. I grew up with encouragement to try all methods and materials that art can take form in, going to the Creative Arts Center all through elementary school. … My (junior high) art teacher was Dan Augenstein — we called him Auggie — who I later got to represent as an artist in our gallery. He’s also in the Governor’s Art Show. He specialized in ceramics at the time, so I created a series of ceramic animals that I then sold at Arts Picnic. Connie Einfalt and Laurie White were my art teachers at Loveland High and they were wonderful for exploring photography, sculpture and jewelry making, rare mediums to find at public schools. An enthusiastic art teacher makes a huge impact for a young creative and I’ve remained in contact with them. My junior year of high school I was fortunate enough to spend a summer at Interlochen Arts Camp, which helped me develop a portfolio to get a scholarship to attend the Kansas City Art Institute where I honed in on painting as my primary medium. Following graduation, I lived in Santa Fe where we had a second gallery at the time that I managed for a few years while also creating artwork; then returned to Loveland where I currently live, work and create. My specialty is oil painting. I have a couple series right now, abstract landscapes and representational custom pet portraits. It’s nice to have the freeing intuitive work of the landscapes balanced by the tighter animal paintings. I love doing both. 2. What is your inspiration, in life and in art? I am inspired by nature. I love to visually take in the expansive plains of Colorado with ever changing skies. I’m equally inspired by animals and helping groups who advocate for them. Proceeds from my ‘Happiness Is’ pet portrait series help me contribute to animal welfare organizations. I love to give back through my art. The use of stacked colors in my landscape paintings represent one’s goals and ambitions laid out before them; and the sky is the space to contemplate new ideas. The horizon is where dreams and aspirations meet. 3. Describe the Governor’s Art Show. What makes it special? What is the draw for residents? I am very proud to be juried in for my 10th time. It is wonderful to be part of such a unique show that gives back to the community through its sales. The 32nd Colorado Governor’s Art Show and Sale is one of the largest juried fine art shows in the state. It runs through June 11th at the Loveland Museum. … What makes it so special is that it is truly is an “Art with Heart” exhibit, the show benefits Loveland and Thompson Valley Rotary Clubs’ charitable projects and causes. One-third of the proceeds go to the Thompson Education Foundation’s Homeless Assistance Fund and additional funds go toward scholarships for local art students. Scholarship winners have a piece displayed in the show on the back wall. I have met them, and they are impressive young people with bright futures. Since 2016, the Governor’s Art Show has had different jurors every year, and that makes each show so distinctive and shows off new artists purely by the aesthetic value of who juried. This makes the show fresh, diverse, and full of what Colorado artists are currently expressing. There are 62 artists on display. You will discover artists from all corners of the state, and there is something for everyone. … The caliber of artists in the show is unmatched. (https://governorsartshow.org) 4. What is the history of Columbine Gallery? I understand that the physical gallery will be closing. Why and what are the plans for transitioning online? What will become of the building? Yes, this is our final month of being open to the public as Columbine Gallery. … My father (John Kinkade) founded the National Sculptors’ Guild in 1992 with a dozen sculptors who wished to find thoughtful public applications for their work. JK Designs is the design team that promotes and provides consultation for the Guild. Columbine Gallery was opened as a space to show the artwork by members of the National Sculptors’ Guild when cities and companies would come out to meet on large-scale commissions. We started out in a small space at 1032 Lincoln Ave. The gallery walls were used to showcase regional painters, and after moving to our current location 2683 N. Taft Ave., Columbine grew into one of Northern Colorado’s largest fine art galleries housing over 50 artists at one time, and the adjacent National Sculptors’ Guild Sculpture Garden filled with 85-100 sculptures year-round. After 30 years, we have elected to refocus our time and energy on the National Sculptors’ Guild and placing large-scale artwork in commercial and public spaces. Many Lovelanders may be unaware that we have a full-scale public art business, placing over 550 significant monuments across the nation over the years. While we have thoroughly enjoyed working with art appreciators of all levels, the true passion has always been in the design team approach it takes to place great public art. That is how we started, and we are feeling it is time to devote ourselves to the Guild once again. We will continue to sell much of the artwork online, (nationalsculptorsguild.com), which has become a popular choice among art collectors. … This transition to less show space also allows me to pursue more opportunities for my own artwork, and my father can continue to work on his philanthropic projects that often combine the arts and helping community. It has been a privilege to serve the community of Loveland and our amazing stable of artists over the years. We look forward to continuing to do so in a different capacity. We are thrilled to see someone new take the space with new energy and ideas to make their own mark on this special art-filled city. The Taft Avenue gallery and garden will continue to showcase art as the new owner is currently working to open ‘par-a-dox fine arts’ this summer. There will be different artists and events that will renew the space with creative energy. It feels good that our legacy will continue in this way. 5. What are your favorite places to enjoy art in Loveland? Columbine Gallery and Garden (through May), Benson Sculpture Garden, Loveland Museum, Artworks, Artspace, Downtown Loveland (rotating sculptures and the growing mural collection) some of the local restaurants have fun rotating artwork (Muse, Verboten, Henry’s, West End) and occasionally I grab a blizzard at the Dairy Queen and enjoy seeing sculptures on loan there too. Loveland is full of great art and artists everywhere you go. Bonus: What advice would you give to aspiring artists? Dream big, put in the hours, seek out those who support your efforts, and give back when you can. Alyson Kinkade Years in Loveland: 26 Occupation: Artist, Director at Columbine Gallery and the National Sculptors' Guild Pamela Johnson | Assistant Editor Pamela Johnson is an award-winning journalist with two decades invested in the community of Loveland. She covers education, county government, environmental issues, outdoor recreation and whatever else she finds along the way. johnsonp@reporter-herald.com Follow Pamela Johnson @RHPamelaJ  View "Rhythmical" plus 3 more of my paintings in this year's Governor's Art Show Very proud to be juried into the Colorado Governor's Art Show once again. I’m most proud to be part of a show that gives back to the community through its sales. Celebrating 32 years of excellence. The Colorado Governor’s Art Show & Sale, one of the largest fine art shows to exclusively feature Colorado artists, introduces the public to 62 of Colorado’s top fine artists. The 32nd Governor’s Art Show is Saturday, May 6th through June 11th, 2023 at the Loveland Museum. The Opening Night Gala is May 5, 2023 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. buy your tickets now Purchase Art with Heart – the show benefits Loveland and Thompson Valley Rotary Clubs charitable projects and causes. One-third of net proceeds will go to the Thompson Education Foundation’s Homeless Assistance Fund and additional funds will go toward scholarships for local art students. #CelebrateColoradoArtists #CoGovArtShow #AlysonKinkade #FineArt #ArtWithHeart #LovelandMuseum #DowntownLoveland #MarkYourCalendar  Enhance your walls and spread happiness in 2023 It's always good to start the New Year in happiness. The first pieces of the year are from my Happiness Is Custom Pet Portraits series. I've painted a few gifts for people I admire as a token of gratitude for what they have contributed to my life. Since the start, I've donated a portion of every Happiness Is purchase to animal welfare non-profits and annually give at least one portrait to fundraising auctions. My best way to contribute to the greater good is through my art. I am releasing prints of these happy pups with proceeds going to the non-profits of their owners. (I'm awaiting written permission before publishing any names.) Just know you're helping the world be a better place when you live with my artwork. This year, my goal is to double what I gave last year. Thank you for your continued support of my art and my efforts to help others. Enter code: SpreadHappiness for a special incentive at checkout.
Thank you for an incredible year, I placed more paintings than I ever have in a single year before. Over 40 paintings! and many were large-scale! Your support is overwhelming and allows me to do what I love. This composite shows all the artwork that found a home this year, NOT including the Pride Plains series. Thank you!!! And thank you Columbine Gallery and Colorado Governor's Art Show!   You know I love organizations that help animals find their people. Larimer Humane Society is celebrating 50 years of creating forever families!
October 22nd is the Larimer Humane Society's 24th Annual Top Cat and Tails Gala, this year is Midnight in Pawris! Bid on a custom portrait of your pet painted by Alyson Kinkade plus 10 Happiness Is magnets. You can bid online or live at the event. Purchase Your In-Person or Virtual Tickets Today! EVENT DETAILS DATE Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 TIME In-person - 6 P.M., Virtually - 7 P.M. LOCATION Embassy Suites, Loveland, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway OR Virtually TICKETS Tickets are on sale now! The deadline to RSVP is October 13th, so don't delay! VIRTUAL TICKET/GALA PARTY BOX FOR TWO* All virtual ticket holders will receive a Gala Party Box delivered directly to your door. Alternatively, virtual ticket holders may pick up their Gala Party Box on Friday, October 21st at Wilbur's Total Beverage (2201 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525). Pick up and delivery of Gala Party Boxes is scheduled between 4pm-7pm on Friday, October 21st. Gala Party Boxes will include: - Champagne - Two custom, gourmet charcuterie boards created by Get Plattered - Sweet treats for you and your pets - Swag from our generous sponsors *Delivery recipient and purchaser must be 21 or older SILENT AUCTION On October 20th, all in-person and virtual ticket holders (with a valid email address on file) will receive a "welcome" message with custom link to access the online silent auction. Once you log in, you will have complete access to the mobile silent auction that opens at 12pm on October 20th and closes at 7:45pm on October 22nd. While the silent auction will be held as part of the in-person event, all bids will be placed via mobile device to accommodate virtual event attendees. Click on the "Online Bidding Instructions" tab to learn more. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND MASKING We will follow all current CDC and local health department guidelines at the time of the event. EVENT TIMELINE 6:00 p.m. - Silent Auction & Cocktail Hour 7:00 p.m. - Livestream Begins 7:15 p.m. - Meal Service Begins 7:45 p.m. - Silent Auction Closes 7:45 p.m. - Program Begins 9:15 p.m. - Event Concludes This is a great way to contribute to the care and homing of so many animals, and auctions are always fun! Get in there and help raise funds for a good cause.  Lofty by Alyson Kinkade, feature painting in the 2022 Colorado Governor's Art Show Very proud to be juried into the Colorado Governor's Art Show once again. I’m most proud to be part of a show that gives back so much to the community through its sales, like the homeless assistance fund for students. Check out the events below, you will be able to shop in person or online this year. Learn more here: https://governorsartshow.org/ Celebrating 31 years of excellence. The Colorado Governor’s Art Show & Sale, one of the largest fine art shows to exclusively feature Colorado artists, introduces the public to 60 of Colorado’s top fine artists. The 31st Governor’s Art Show is Saturday, April 23 through May 22, 2022 at the Loveland Museum. The show will host its annual Opening Night Gala on Friday April 22nd, exclusively for sponsors and patrons. The annual Plein Air Event is Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 40 Colorado artists will be painting en Plein Air at two locations; River’s Edge Natural Area and downtown Loveland. The artists paint 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. There will be live entertainment from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Loveland’s downtown Foundry Plaza where the art auction will be held from 4:00 – 5:00. Purchase Art with Heart – the show benefits Loveland and Thompson Valley Rotary Clubs charitable projects and causes. One-third of net proceeds will go to the Thompson Education Foundation’s Homeless Assistance Fund and additional funds will go toward scholarships for local art students. #CelebrateColoradoArtists #CoGovArtShow #AlysonKinkade #FineArt #ArtWithHeart #LovelandMuseum #DowntownLoveland #MarkYourCalendar  You know I love organizations that help animals find their people.
Bid on a custom portrait of your pet painted by Alyson Kinkade, and raise money for a great cause at the same time. ITEM 701 CUSTOM PORTRAIT OF YOUR PET bidding ends 10/16/2021 The annual fundraiser online auction is underway! Over 600 items to bid on. There is no charge for shipping anywhere in the US. BID NOW: www.biddingowl.com/HavaneseAngels. All funds go towards vet costs for the rescues. The Havanese Angel League Organization for Rescue (HALO) is a registered non-profit dedicated to the survival and care of Havanese dogs. "Our goal is to save one Havanese at a time. Since we were formed in 2002, we have rescued over 1300 Havanese."  It's always nice to be commissioned for a custom painting, because it means people want to live with your art, which is always an honor. Below is the full commissioning process of "Sky's the Limit". Feel free to contact me to commission something specific for your space.
The client shared an image of the space to fill. To determine the right scale of canvas - I superimposed some options. 72" wide by 50" or 40" high. We went with the narrower choice. After talking more with the client I learned more about what past work of mine they were drawn to, then compiled some digital sketches and sent these to get a feel for what composition best fits with their wants.  The sketch that appealed best - with a request for more emphasis on fluffy, bright clouds inspired by Colorado skies.  Once we figured the scale and composition they provided a deposit and I ordered the stretcher bars and linen, then began the painting process, first by stretching the linen, the priming with a series of coats of gesso that protect the fabric and begins to build the surface. I often work on multiple canvas' at once.  After Gesso, I switch to some colorful coats in Acrylic, continuing to build the surface and starting to introduce colors that will impact the final layers of paint.  The composition starts to develop at this stage in acrylic. Then I switch to oil for the remaining layers.      The client opted to have the piece framed so I provided more options in place, a floater frame, silver, or what they chose - a simple deep black.  The painting process continued until I was ready to send an image for final approval and set a time for delivery after some drying time and once the frame arrived.  The frame arrived, in a very large box. I framed, wired, then packed the painting for transport. *since I was driving it, I only protected the frame edges with bubble wrap.  It just fit in the gallery's vehicle. We learned 72" long is about the max for an Escalade. Then we were off to the client's home.  Hanging the piece was fun with the client's cat Sumo helping. His approval meant the world to me.  The finished painting is called "Sky's the Limit" matching the character of the two, both as a couple, and individually. They are driven and ambitious people who continually look to dream big (clouds) and make great strides toward their next goal (horizon). The focal point is where dreams and aspirations meet.  If you'd like to commission a painting for your home or office - just reach out to me here.
 Restore Very proud to be juried into the Colorado Governor's Art Show once again. I’m most proud to be part of a show that gives back so much to the community through its sales, like the homeless assistance fund for students. Check out the events below, you will be able to shop in person or online this year. Learn more here: https://governorsartshow.org/ Celebrating 30 years of excellence. The Colorado Governor’s Art Show & Sale, one of the largest fine art shows to exclusively feature Colorado artists, introduces the public to 60 of Colorado’s top fine artists. The Governor’s Art Show will open and manage “online” art sales for your convenience beginning Saturday, May 22nd through June 27th. The show will host its annual Opening Night Gala on Friday May 21st exclusively for sponsors and patrons. The annual Plein Air Event is on Saturday, June 5th. Over 40 Colorado artists will be painting en Plein Air at two locations; River’s Edge Natural Area and downtown Loveland. The artists paint 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. There will be live entertainment from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Loveland’s downtown Foundry Plaza where the live art auction will be held from 4:00 – 5:00. Purchase Art with Heart – the show benefits Loveland and Thompson Valley Rotary Clubs charitable projects and causes. One-third of net proceeds will go to the Thompson Education Foundation’s Homeless Assistance Fund and additional funds will go toward scholarships for local art students. #CelebrateColoradoArtists #CoGovArtShow #AlysonKinkade #FineArt #ArtWithHeart #LovelandMuseum #DowntownLoveland #MarkYourCalendar    |
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