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Don Kolstad
Oil and Water Do Mix
First Friday Reception
5:00 – 7:00
Artist Statement
I have been a full-time artist since 1982, and I feel blessed to be doing what I love each year. Without the support of friends, family, and a great wife, it would be a daunting task, and I’m very grateful for their help. The evolution of my art over the years has led me in directions I would never have imagined: styles, subject matter, mediums, joys, hardships and most of all the continued progress of learning something new and refining my craft. I feel that art should speak for itself and allow the viewer to bring their own story and connection to the painting.
This show is a combination of oils, watercolors and a few drawings, showing the recent direction of my expression. I love to paint, plain and simple, and I work hard to try and do it well! I have a simple goal with my art…to be the best I can before I pass out of this world. Finally, the question I ask myself about my art is, “What would I find interesting to make me want to look at my own work?” Maybe you’ll find your own answer to that question as well. I hope you enjoy the show.
At South Restaurant
Lynn Brautigam Boots
Out and About 2025
Artist Statement
From Hawaii, to Cordova, to Whidbey Island and places around Anchorage, 2025 has been a busy year. I like to paint paintings of places that I have been. These paintings are reflections of my feelings about the area, many of which were painted plein air or on site. I hope that you enjoy my experiences through my eyes and get the feeling of “being there.”
About the Artist
Lynn Brautigam Boots was born in Alaska and has always been inspired to reflect the beauty of her home. She employs a classic impressionist technique, stretching the color and letting your eye fill in the details. Her favorite place to be is painting en plein air in front of an incredible vista.
In high school, Lynn was fortunate to visit with Fred Machetanz at his home near Palmer and observe his process. She took design, painting and illustration classes at Oregon State University, did a year-long intensive study with master plein air painter Kevin MacPherson, and as well, took workshops with Rod Weagant, Lois Griffel, Director of the Cape Cod School of Art, Norman Lowell, Ralph Oberg, Warwick Fuller in Australia, Matt Smith, and Kyle Ma. She is a member of the Plein Air Painters of Alaska and associate member of the Oil Painters of America as well as past Trustee of the Alaska State Council on the Arts.
At Snow City Cafe
SANJANA GREENHILL
Rythms–Moonrise, Mountains,
and the Untamed
Sanjana Greenhill has been capturing aspects of Alaskan life through her camera lens for the past fifteen years. With a passion for nature and wildlife, she strives to capture the beauty of the outdoors with her photography. The night sky holds a special fascination for Sanjana, and she endeavors to photograph its mesmerizing beauty as often as possible. Additionally, she enjoys taking images from Alaska events, particularly from the Fur Rendezvous in Anchorage and World Ice Art Championships in Fairbanks, where she captures the vibrant energy and creativity of the festivals.
As the former Programs Coordinator and Vice President of the Alaska Society of Outdoor and Nature Photographers (ASONP), Sanjana has been involved in promoting the art of photography and inspiring others to appreciate the natural world.
The exhibition “Northern Rhythms – Moonrise, Mountains, and the Untamed” showcases a diverse collection of prints that celebrate some of the spirit of Alaska. From the striking lynx in “Stop and Stare” and playful polar bear cubs in “Tiny Titans”, to more urban views in “Rondy Bloom” and “Moon and Star”, each piece offers a scene from Alaska life. The exhibition features print on various mediums, including canvas, metal, and acrylic, with sizes ranging from 11×14 to 24 x 36.
At Jens’ Bistro
Diann Haist
Vistas I have Known
“I am not afraid of color and my brushwork has been described as bold and confident — this is what I want viewers of my work to see, that there is some passion there, no apologies, nothing timid. What I strive for is portraying the life force of my subjects as well as my work being aesthetically pleasing to the eye. In this way, I truly enjoy exploring my life as an artist.”
“The inspiration for my art comes from a combination of extensive travels, with much outdoor painting and sketching from life, as well as a passion for music. I have learned much from my favorite artists, Degas, Monet, Emile Gruppe, Edgar Payne, Nicolai Feschin, Lawren Harris, William Merritt Chase, John Singer Sargent, Wassily Kandinsky, Anders Zorn, as well as some 19th century Scandinavian Impressionists.”
Haist received her formal classical art training in Canada. She grew up in a small town where some members of the legendary Group of Seven artists often came to paint and in her art-formative years she learned much from them.
Over her career of forty plus years, Diann Haist had many successful solo exhibitions that have garnered her an enviable core of collectors. Haist’s paintings are part of numerous major corporate and prestigious private collections in Canada, the United States, Japan, and Argentina, as well as in Europe. Her versatility as an artist allowed her to explore a variety of themes.
Diann’s works have appeared in numerous movies and television productions. Many of her paintings have been published as fine art posters and have been on best seller lists in over 40 countries.
In 1999 Diann Haist moved to Alaska where she resided until her passing in 2021, painting the landscape and culture, never-ending sources of inspiration. She was a passionate teacher, sharing her knowledge and skills with many other artists.
At Crush Bistro
Pat Walsh
Patterns of Interest
This group of glass paintings expresses the feeling of the climate here in Alaska as well as the varied patterns found in the northern landscape. I use glass as my canvas, building the surface design with transparent and opaque sheet glass, frit and clay. A series of kiln firings are made to create the final piece. My curiosity about how things work and how to use various materials has led me to experiment with a variety of mediums. Here the work uses glass, clay and metal. I like the physical process of making something which allows images to surface, exploring the concept of interior and exterior landscapes.
