Author Archives: Andy

2013 Welcome Everyone!

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Andy

reflection…… on last year, my life, family, relationships, art, fly fishing. if you fear accomplishment, then why try; if you fear climbing, why would you climb Everest; if you are afraid of the water and can’t swim, why would you … Continue reading →

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Fall is finally here as the colors change

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Andy

It never seems to matter, when fall arrives, you are either never ready for it, or way past ready. This year I am not prepared, but accepting, what else do you do? As I begin to paint the last  of … Continue reading →

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New Gallery Representation

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Andy

Some things take you purely by surprise and give you great joy, others just make you jump up and down for joy. Today I am jumping up and down.  It is a great moment for me to inform you that … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Changes Winter Steelheading and Winter Chores just around the corner?

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Andy

Today one of the things that strikes me is- just how slowly summer comes and then ultimately how fast it is going away. We watched the overnight snow melt on on top this morning as we watched with a steaming … Continue reading →

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St. Peter’s Fly Shop 20th year in business celebration!

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Andy

Congratulations to St. Peter’s Fly Shop in Fort Collins, CO., who celebrated their 20th Anniversary in business this past July. Both my father Jack and I wanted very much to support them in that effort. Our family has been involved … Continue reading →

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Always trying to go outside the box

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Andy

I was needing to bend and receive a little push with my art, after the summer fires and evacuation, interrupting my daily work routine as I got ready for my upcoming art show. That was only in four and a … Continue reading →

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Opening of Art Show was very successful!

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Andy

We were wondering how many folks actually participate in the Art Walk on First Night in Fort Collins. A wonderful turn out, we could not have been happier. Now we know! Turns out that Saturday was going to have to … Continue reading →

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Art Show Opening Reception and Greeting July 6, 2012

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Andy

We have been really busy getting all the works together and lined up to send to the event space for our show. Getting little sleep and with the excitement building we are finally only a day away. Reflecting back on … Continue reading →

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Artist selected for 2012 Silk Painters International Festival juried Art Exhibition

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Andy

Anderson has been selected for the 2012 Silk Painters International Festival juried Art Exhibition,  The Road Less Traveled – New Silk Visions, July 22 – 27, 2012 at the Institute of American Indian Arts, in Santa Fe, New Mexico Works … Continue reading →

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WHOA! New addition to the keeper recipe box

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Andy

Usually I add random new recipes to the main book, by taping them in the little red book, my family knows which one I am referring to, but I call it the keeper book. The other day I was watching … Continue reading →

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Casting for Conservation #101

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Andy

Jackson Hole “One Fly”  I have never gone, attended or fished in it. I often think I would like to, it is not because I think I can survive it, but rather just is on the bucket list of things … Continue reading →

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Featured Piece in Western Cowboy Art

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Andy

I am proud to say that my work on silk has been selected to be a featured work on Fine Art America in the Western Cowboy Art Group on May 7, 2012. This pair of work boots was a particularly … Continue reading →

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Where are you going?

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Andy

 Does it help to look back down the road you have traveled and those that you have met along the way?  Last year (2012)  I was fortunate to be juried into, and participate in an Online Gallery twice,  for me … Continue reading →

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Featured Art Work in Several Groups: Fish Artists and Feather Artists

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Andy

I am very proud today to know that  my piece Gold Speal Spey was a featured work  in two categories or groups on Fine Art America over the last few days. The art work was chosen as a feature piece … Continue reading →

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Chicken Tacos

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Andy

A long time ago a friend of mine asked me to bring chicken tacos to a party she was having, I had never eaten chicken tacos, let alone made them. Over the last ten years or so, since that time, … Continue reading →

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It is official now,

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Andy

4/25/2012 We have moved into spring and summer is coming rapidly I am still taking early orders on patriotic holiday scarves and  custom Men’s western silk scarves, or  those fun camping and boating ones for the summer and fall season. … Continue reading →

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Happiest of Easter Blessings

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Andy

04/08/2012 Looking out of the cabin here at Crested Butte, I am in complete awe of the world around me. While you and your family gather to spend this blessed holiday together and share a meal with each other, I … Continue reading →

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Time For Spring Cleaning? or Fishing?

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Andy

4/05/2012 Spring Time is here- for the most part While we usually think of spring cleaning as a good idea each year, however, it seems like I have been doing a ton if it lately. So much so in fact, … Continue reading →

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Proudly Display YOUR Family Legacy.

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Andy

4/03/2012 Whats your Coat of Arms look like? A while back a friend of mine began to research his family heritage, clear across the pond he went with it. What a trip and many new discoveries about his family and … Continue reading →

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Lots of new works in progress.

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Andy

4/01/2012 New paintings on the drawing board and newer completed works uploaded to the Gallery today. Please follow the link and check it out. I am happy announce that this years silk painting classes are beginning to fill up, and … Continue reading →

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