Visit the Gallery

We invite you to visit our gallery in historic downtown Loveland, Colorado. The gallery showcases the work of many fine artists, with an  emphasis on Blair Muhlestein's bronze masterpieces. In his studio you can also see his works in progress, as well as an 8 minute video describing the artistic process from concept to final bronze with patina. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our gallery manager, Karen Clark, at (970) 667-7728.    

Current Gallery Artists

Clifford Bailey

An award-winning Colorado artist, Clifford Bailey composes his landscape paintings from recollections stored in his mind's eye. His primary concern in creating a painting is the feeling or emotion it invokes, the light and the atmosphere. He also paints small still lifes that are reminiscent of the Old Masters in their technique with contrasting dark and light tones and subject matter such as perfectly rendered fruits. These are often rendered with subtle reflections on a black tabletop and droplets of water. Each is a careful study not only of the objects painted, but also of the technique and art of applying oil paint to canvas.

Walt Horton

From a tender age, Walt always had a way of making people smile. In his forties, the three-dimensional world of bronze sculpture became his passion. He could still make people smile, grin and laugh out loud, but now it was a different medium and he could have twice as much fun doing it. Walt Horton passed away in March 2010. He’s greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. His art is still with us and still does the job Walt intended, to make the world a happier place.

Frederick Denys

Frederick Denys is a renowned landscape painter of western realism and modern luminism. "[My] paintings are the result of a lifetime of honing my skills as an artist and painter. Some are paintings of real places, and some are "make believe." I seldom paint what I see. I paint what I would like to see. I try to create a romanticized version of reality. This makes each painting a very exciting journey."

Chester Armstrong

A unique chainsaw artist, Chester Armstrong uses the chainsaw not just to begin the shape. "There is a certain element of excitement and danger in using the large saw which revs up my creative juices," he explains. "It is a challenge to me to use such a rough tool to refine the wood into intricate and detailed images. Because I am absolutely in love with line the chain saw is the perfect tool for me... There is a spirit within the wood, and as I work that creative life force is flowing into me and in turn I put that energy back into my sculpture. Life is one continuous circle of forces which guide and rejuvenate you if you are open to them."

Annie Surbeck

A watercolor artist who believes Art should be fun! Annie's focus in her demonstrations and classes is to share with others the secrets or methods that have worked well for her. She likes to say "NO RULES: just JOY in creative expression." Sharing with other artists, and she believes we are all artists in search of ways to express ourselves, fuels her passion for art and nurtures the joy she feels when she paints.

Ken Muhlestein

Ken's love for sculpting started 28 years ago, carving stone sculptures. The lines and form in every piece give Ken's sculptures a "life of their own". Monument sculptures are in private and public collections from Hawaii to Switzerland. Ken Muhlestein creates energetic bronze sculptures, each one infused with dreams, smiles and life.

Jacqua Schmich

A local artist, Jacqua has been developing as an artist since childhood in Nebraska. Moving to Colorado in 1965 her interest in art turned to fascination with the spectacular beauty of the Rocky Mountains. A value Jacqua works toward is to continuously improve her abilities and creative expression. Jacqua prefers to begin paintings on location with a quick study. She then completes the painting in her home studio. "Painting outdoors is not always a picnic," she says. "Still, outdoor painting is the key to better art. There is no other way to capture the light, mood and visual impact of your subject." Her goal is to capture light and color in a realistic way, but leaning toward impressionism.

Chris Navarro

A rodeo competitor and award-winning professional bronze sculptor, Chris Navarro is best known for his monumental sculptures. "Champion Lane Frost" a 15-ft bull rider is displayed on the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo grounds in Wyoming. "When Champions Meet", a 15-ft saddle bronc rider is placed at the entrance to the Stampede Rodeo Arena in Greeley, Colorado. His reflections of the West have given Navarro a national following. His limited editions are coveted by collectors across the country.

Chuck Weaver

Chuck Weaver is a bronze sculptor. In his work you will find that his interpretation of the human form, as well as various animals, often combines specific details of anatomy, movement or expression with an imaginative quality, which blends the traditional and the abstract to achieve his desired composition.

Jim Digby

Jim Digby has worked in still and motion picture photography since the late 1950's. His award-winning images have appeared on television, in books and in magazines. His work has been exhibited in the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia. "My images are the result of the sheer delight I find in the natural beauty that surrounds us. I use a technique I call "optical extraction" to capture fragments of that beauty to create 'Purely Visual Experiences'. My hope is that they stop you long enough for something special to occur."

Lynn Burnett, Sr.

Lynn Burnett is a Lakota artist. His grandfather had a great influence on his life. Most of his paintings are from history or stories his grandfather told his. Lynn Burnett started sketching when he was very young, sketching everything: horses, scenery, still life and people. He started painting in the 1990's. Lynn Burnett has created his own style of paintings, which are called "tea" paintings. This method of preparation provides a unique style that inspires. He also paints on canvas with oils or acrylics, and creates bronze sculptures.

Randy Mulder

Randy Mulder started out pursuing a career in stand-up comedy, before realizing that his true passion is art. You can see hints of that comedic nature in his artwork. Randy is well-known for his Time Machines, working clocks that look like early 20th Century contrivances. Randy uses antique hardware, glass tubes, wires and knobs, doodads and thingamajigs to create his sculpture. Adorned with familiar items, words, pictures, interactive and decorative elements, each piece is unique.

Dena Kirk

An award-winning artist, Dena Kirk’s paintings have been exhibited in regional, national, and international shows, including the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. Dena’s small town roots prompted one of her art professors to comment that her work expresses a love of intimate, quiet, and peaceful spaces. She enjoys the richness and texture of painting with oils. Her work has been described as impressionistic realism. "For me, painting is not about duplicating reality. My goal is to re-design reality to evoke emotion using a purposeful visual approach."

James Moore

James has been working professionally in bronze for the past 19 years. His award-winning work is in private and public collections across the United States and Europe. "Having a desire to create things of lasting beauty and the bring glory to the creator of all things, I have produced these bronzes. I hope they bring you pleasure and joy. My work blends a love of nature and a love for people and cultures around the world. I also love to make work that appeals to the utility of craft yet is fine in its form."