3 paintings now in the permanent art collection at CU Boulder!

My paintings on permanent display at CU Boulder

The newly remodeled Arts & Sciences building

Truth, Soul, Desire 40×40 Abstract Oil and Gold Leaf

I'm excited to announce that three of my oil paintings were recently purchased for permanent display in the Ketchum Arts & Sciences building at CU Boulder! The building was reopened this spring after an extensive  remodel. I hope the students and faculty at CU will enjoy and be inspired every day by Forgotten Spring, Parade of Promises, and Truth, Soul, Desire!

Parade of Promises 30×48 Abstract Oil Painting

Forgotten Spring 24×30 Abstract Oil Painting

Featured Abstract Oil Painting: Secret In The Sky

Secret in the Sky is about gaining perspective on your life.

When I started this painting, at first I couldn't connect to it. I felt too close to really see it, so I couldn't finish it. Instead, I turned it to face the wall.

A month later, when I finally turned it around and looked at it again, I started to see how the circles and negative space played off of each other.

It looked a little planetary, a little otherworldly. Like a photo of space. So I added trails of light around the circles to harmonize them and bring them into a balanced coexistence.

The “secret” in the title is about gaining perspective on your life. Sometimes, when you look up into the sky, it makes you realize that your troubles aren't really all that big in the vastness of the universe.

Every once in a while, we all need to get that kind of perspective. It makes all the difference.

 

Secret In The Sky is painted in oil with gold leaf on a 20" round canvas.

You can see Secret In The Sky, and other new paintings on my website, cynthialigeros.com. Thanks so much for looking! 

Art for Life at Artwork Network

I'm pleased to be a part of the Art for Life silent art auction benefiting Project Angel Heart again this year.  My piece titled "Secret Moon" will be up for bidding along with more than 100 pieces of fine art created by local and nationally recognized artists.  It's a great way to help provide meals for those coping with life-threatening illness.

This year, Project Angel Heart will also introduce an emerging artist salon including artwork from students at Denver School of the Arts and Art Students League of Denver, juried by Denver artist Bill Starke.

The auction goes from 6-10pm at 878 Santa Fe Drive Friday September 9th. To purchase tickets visit www.projectangelheart.org.
Tickets are $65 for one or $120 for two. Enjoy marvelous cocktails, wine and delicious hors d'oeuvres and dessert while bidding on art at the Artwork Network in the Santa Fe Art District.

2011 Inspired Art Show

I painted a charity piece for the Inspired Art Project again this year.  It was inspired by this poem called Red Heart, written by Joann R., age 9, from Munroe Elementary:

Red heart in Love, hip hip hurray
Sad heart it smells like perfume
Red heart is soft it sounds like
Pom Pom Pom

The art show and silent auction will benefit two local non-profits that promote creative expression and youth development for Denver's urban children.
America Scores Denver and Think 360 Arts.
It will be held on March 10th at Space Gallery at 765 Santa Fe Drive
Tickets are $30 in advance/$40 at the door
Fabulous drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be provided along with some amazing local art and youth poetry.
For tickets to the show visit inspiredartdenver.wordpress.com or contact aoloughlin@americascores.org.

My paintings are in Phosphorescence Magazine this month!

I'm happy to announce that my work appears in Phosphorescence Magazine this month!  They're featuring seven of my abstract oil paintings:
Between, Vampyre Moon, Long Night's Moon, Evening's Breath, Fading Time, Promises, and Spirit of Night.

This is the magazine's twelfth issue and it also features the work of Jasmine Baetzel, Stasia Burrington, Elysium Artwork: Brandon Alexander & Janelle Mazza, Nathaniel Osollo, and Josue Romero, as well as music reviews of Big Hell, Ancient Pistol, and Adam Shenk.

Since 2007, Phosphorescence Magazine has showcased the work of emerging and established artists.  Its goal is to help provide a means of communication between artist and art collector.

If you would like your very own copy of the magazine, or a free download and preview of this month's issue, you can get it here:
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/phosphorescence-magazine-twelfth-issue-2010/13216177

Art for Life at Artwork Network

I'm pleased to be a part of the Art for Life silent art auction benefiting Project Angel Heart this year.  My piece titled "From the Moonlight" will be up for bidding along with more than 150 pieces of fine art created by local and nationally recognized artists.  It's a great way to help provide meals for those coping with life-threatening illness.

The auction goes from 6-10pm at 878 Santa Fe Drive this Thursday Aug 26.
To purchase tickets call 303-830-0202 or visit www.projectangelheart.org
Tickets are $50 for one or $95 for two. Enjoy marvelous cocktails, wine and delicious hors d'oeuvres while electronically bidding on art at the Artwork Network in the Santa Fe Art District.

Visit Artwork Network this Friday, August 20, for Third Friday and a sneak peak of the Art for Life show.  Selected pieces of artwork will be on display at Artwork Network and in American National Bank Cherry Creek North throughout the month of August.  Please feel free to stop by or send your friends and family!

Reception at Mici Restaurant tonight!

I'm so excited to be heading out to the reception at Mici Restaurant tonight!  Everyone is invited for free appetizers and a look at some of my latest art from 6-8 pm.

Hope to see you there!

Artist Reception at Mici Restaurant in Cherry Creek!

I'm excited to announce that the wonderful people at Mici Restaurant have put together an artist reception for me on Tuesday August 17th!  They will provide incredible appetizers from 6-8pm.

Mici is located right in the heart of Cherry Creek at 3030 E. 2nd Ave. (at Milwaukee)
Everyone is invited.  Please feel free to stop by for some delicious food, drinks, art, and gelato!

Smoke Bomb Painting

This is how artists celebrate the 4th of July! 

Here's a picture of me celebrating Independence Day with some great artist friends.  This is a fun way to collaborate with some other artists, using smoke bombs on canvas to paint something truly unique.

You wouldn't think so, but smoke bombs actually make pretty good art media!  Just be sure to stand upwind...

Mici Restaurant show in Cherry Creek!

While you're visiting the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, come by Mici Italian Restaurant for some delicious food and even more art!

The Cherry Creek Arts Festival runs July 3-5, from 10am to 8pm Saturday and Sunday and 10am to 6pm on Monday.  Don't miss it!

Mici is located right in the heart of the festival at 3030 E. 2nd Ave. (at Milwaukee)

My show will be up until the end of August.  Stop by for some awesome pizza and gelato!

Now available on Art.com: Me!

I'm so excited that anyone can go to Art.com, type in Cynthia Ligeros, and buy a print of Spirit of Night!

This is a wonderful day!  Winning "America's Next Master Artist" contest is a great opportunity, and again I'd like to say thanks to everyone involved.

Let me know what you think!

Here's a link to Art.com:

http://www.art.com/products/p1473293250-sa-i4169474/cynthia-ligeros-spirit-of-night.htm?sorig=0

I can't believe I won America's Next Master Artist on Art.com!

I'm so excited!  I entered this contest on a whim, and I can't believe I actually won.  There were over a thousand entries, and something like 15,000 votes.  Mine was selected by the jury panel of experts on Art.com.  I'm so honored!

You can see all of the winners here:

http://www.art.com/asp/landing/lifeinmotion

Scroll down to see my piece, Spirit of Night, in the finalists.

And to everyone who voted, thank you so much!  And thanks to everyone at Art.com!

Moore Inspired: Contemporary Responses to Henry Moore at the Denver Botanic Gardens!

I am honored to be invited to participate in Moore Inspired: Contemporary Responses to Henry Moore at the Denver Botanic Gardens!  This show is unique as it allows contemporary artists to explore the ideas and passions of the legendary artist with their interpretations of Henry Moore’s iconic sculptures.
The show runs May 29 – Aug. 1, the opening reception is Thursday June 3rd from 5:30-8pm.  Hope to see you there!
RSVP to exhibits@botanicgardens.org

The Inspired Art Show!

The Inspired Art Show went really well this year!  I was pleased to see such a great turn out for a good cause.  So many artists donated their art to help the kids, and there were a lot of bids.  I was proud to be a part of it.

The WOW Show at Core New Art Space

I have a piece in The 2010 WOW Show at Core New Art Space this month called Vampyre Moon.
If you missed the opening on Friday you can still see the show until May 2nd.
It's a really fun and eclectic show this year.  Lots of great local art at fantastic prices!

Core is located at 900 Santa Fe Dr(9th & Santa Fe).
They are open Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, Sundays 1-4pm
from April 15th-May 2nd

Inspired Art Show

I painted a charity piece for the Inspired Art Project.  It was inspired by this poem, written by Giovanna M., age 10, from Eagleton Elementary:

My Soul Is . . .
My soul is a heart filled
with sadness with no love that is going to enter.
My soul is something
that flies at night
If you spot it
It will spot you.
My soul is a cat running away from her life from the dogs.
My soul is a girl sitting in a chair
I am an empty chair/
My soul is a dog sitting on a rock like a boy running around.

The art show and silent auction will benefit two local non-profits that promote creative expression and youth development in Denver's urban youth.
America Scores Denver and Think 360 Arts.
It will be held on April 29th at Space Gallery at 765 Santa Fe Drive
Tickets are $30 in advance/$40 at the door
Fabulous drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be provided along with some amazing local art and youth poetry.
For tickets to the show visit inspiredartdenver.wordpress.com or contact
krees@americascores.org.

Spring 2010 Limited Editions at PICreativeArt.com

I'm very excited to announce that two of my latest pieces are now featured as limited-edition giclees from PI Creative Art. Both pieces are going to appear in the Spring 2010 catalog, but you can order them online now:

Past Horizons




Embers

New painting: Penumbra Sunset

This is my latest oil painting, inspired by the colors that appeared in the sky. January in the Rocky Mountains can be beautiful.

This original oil painting on gallery-wrapped canvas measures 24" x 24".

For a limited time, it's available online with free shipping (within the continental US). A portion of all proceeds goes to benefit Haiti relief efforts. Just click the "Buy Now" button below.

Thank you!

Penumbra Sunset
24 x 24
oil on canvas
$850.00