Art of Winter

Art of Winter http://www.artofwinter.co Art of Winter website Sat, 19 May 2012 04:50:53 GMT Art of Winter Grew Up In Year Two http://www.artofwinter.co/blog_detail.cfm?bid=48 The Art of Winter in Denver, Colorado made some big steps in 2012, while still staying true to the ideals that it was created upon. Take a look at what others said about the yearly event.&nbsp; 9 News - January 24, 2012 - [VIDEO]&nbsp;<a href="http://www.9news.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=1411350830001">David Liechty, founder of Grace skis talks about the Art of Winter</a> 9 News - January 25, 2012 -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.9news.com/rss/story.aspx?storyid=244583" target="_blank">Enjoying the Art of Winter</a> <blockquote> A lot of us curse winter. But for others, it can be a source of art. Look no further than Larimer Square for proof, where an outdoor gallery of recycled ski and snowboards is on view.&nbsp;The exhibit is from Something Independent, a local initiative promoting the industry and culture of snowsports in Colorado. </blockquote> Ski Magazine - January, 2012 -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.skinet.com/ski/article/something-awesome-way-comes" target="_blank">Something Awesome Comes This Way</a> <blockquote> If you&rsquo;ve ever caught yourself lusting for your chairlift-buddy&rsquo;s skis&rsquo; crazy top sheet or considered buying boards just for their sweet design, there&rsquo;s good news. The Art of Winter show is in Denver for a second year. The invention of genius-germination project Something Independent, Art of Winter is a celebration of snow. Go see Art of Winter in person, and browse the virtual exhibit on Facebook, and you could help an artist win an awesome ski trip. We&rsquo;ve partnered with Art of Winter to send the artist whose creation gets the most &ldquo;likes&rdquo; to Park City to ski on the pristine white slopes of Deer Valley. If you really like what you see, there&rsquo;s also the opportunity to bid on a cool piece in the online auction at artofwinter.co. </blockquote> Skiing Magazine - February, 2012 -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.skinet.com/skiing/articles/finding-art-snow-sports" target="_blank">Finding the Art in Snow Sports</a> <blockquote> If you walked down the streets of Denver during the SIA trade show this year, you might have see skis and snowboards with vibrant, hand-painted, designs hanging from light poles and street signs. You might have wondered, what&#39;s up with that?&quot;. Well, the Art of Winter gallery show is what&#39;s up.&nbsp; </blockquote> Westword - February 2, 2012 -&nbsp;<a href="http://blogs.westword.com/showandtell/2012/02/something_independents_art_of.php" target="_blank">Something Independent&#39;s Art of Winter closes this weekend</a> <blockquote> If you&#39;ll be sad to see the Art of Winter exhibit downtown conclude when it comes down on February 6 you can still get in on the auction of one-off artist works and brand gallery items from the show, including original work by 20 local artists as well as skis and boards by some of Colorado&#39;s coolest local companies. The auction ends Saturday, February 4 at 8:00 p.m., and proceeds benefit the second annual Something Independent Snow Sport Entrepreneur Award (Denver-based ski apparel company Flylow Gear won the first annual award, presented in October). </blockquote> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/blog_detail.cfm?bid=48 Art of Winter Brand Submissions http://www.artofwinter.co/blog_detail.cfm?bid=47 &nbsp; &nbsp;Take a look at some of the amazing Colorado ski and snowboard brands and the innovative art that is driving them forward.&nbsp; <img align="left" alt="" height="355" hspace="5" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/brand_IMg/Folsom_IMG_9966.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260942146483&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: Boulder ARTIST:&nbsp;Andy Patchin MODEL:&nbsp;Rapture 186 THE STORY:&nbsp;Our philosophy is simple: Skis made specifically for you feel better and last longer. At folsom, we believe that the mountains are our playground. They are there for us, so shouldn&rsquo;t our skis be there for us, too? Folsom is also leading the industry in using environmentally friendly materials and processes, and each and every ski is 100% made in the U.S.A. &nbsp; In 2004, Founder, Jordan Grano was convinced there had to be a better way to build skis that would last longer and be more suited to his needs. At 5&rsquo;10&rdquo; and 150lbs Jordan thought is was wrong that he would blow through a pair of skis each season. It was then that the dream of Folsom Customs began. After painstaking trials and rigorous testing, Jordan never wavered in his quest to raise the level of quality, durability and customization possible in ski manufacturing. He took no shortcuts to ensure the finished product would live up to his nearly impossible standards. With countless builds and years of in-depth field testing under his belt, he is still the most passionate and enthusiastic individual in the custom shop-and it is reflected in his skis.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.folsomskis.com" target="_blank">www.folsomskis.com</a> MSRP: $1200&nbsp; <hr /> <img align="right" alt="" height="355" hspace="5" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/brand_IMg/NeverSummer_IMG_9967.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260942161541&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: Denver ARTIST: Jeremy Salyer &amp; Sam Turner MODEL:&nbsp;&#39;12-&#39;13 Revolver - 155 THE STORY:&nbsp;Never Summer&rsquo;s reputation of quality and&nbsp;durability began in the early years of snowboarding.&nbsp;Designing and building snowboards&nbsp;since 1983 has given us years of experience in&nbsp;testing and perfecting our snowboard designs&nbsp;and construction methods. Each snowboard is&nbsp;carefully handcrafted in our Denver, CO factory&nbsp;to precision tolerances. Focusing less on excessive&nbsp;promotion and hype, and more on using&nbsp;the highest quality materials, craftsmanship and&nbsp;customer service has made us the world&rsquo;s&nbsp;premier independent snowboard company.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.neversummerindustries.com" target="_blank">www.neversummerindustries.com</a> MSRP: $499.99 &nbsp; &nbsp; <hr /> <img align="left" alt="" height="355" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/brand_IMg/__TEMP__Icelantic.png" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260942150358&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: Denver ARTIST:&nbsp;Travis Parr MODEL:&nbsp;&#39;12-&#39;13 Shaman - 173 THE STORY:&nbsp;Travis Parr&rsquo;s work is influenced by the&nbsp;exploration of the many facets of the&nbsp;human mind. His art is derived from the&nbsp;experience of wonder becoming part of&nbsp;reality, at the essence of science and art.&nbsp;Icelantic is a progressive, independent&nbsp;ski company that represents a lifestyle&nbsp;supporting, art, adventure, creativity,&nbsp;passion and innovation. Icelantic skis&nbsp;are high performance and totally unique,&nbsp;guaranteeing the evolution of the snow sports industry. <a href="http://www.icelanticboards.com" target="_blank">www.icelanticboards.com</a> MSRP: $719 &nbsp; &nbsp; <hr /> <img align="right" alt="" height="355" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/brand_IMg/Meir-Skis_500.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260942160554&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: Glenwood Springs ARTIST:&nbsp;Matt Cudmore &amp; Rachel Cudmore MODEL: &nbsp;&#39;11-&#39;12 Big Nose Kate - women&#39;s 167 THE STORY:&nbsp;Meier skis are produced using only the finest Colorado wood found in the high country all over the state.&nbsp;We create local skis, made by local people. Our aim is to create a manufacturing company that makes its products in Colorado, provides fun and fulfilling careers to its employees, and supports other small businesses in our community.&nbsp;We are not just about building skis.&nbsp;Meier Skis is committed to inspiring the youth of our community to put down the iPod &amp; Xbox, and pick up a router, belt sander, and some lumber.&nbsp;We hope to be a leader in a movement to bring manufacturing back to America.&nbsp;By leading through example, Meier hopes to inspire kids to dream big. <a href="http://www.meierskis.com" target="_blank">www.meierskis.com&nbsp;</a> MSRP: $900 &nbsp; &nbsp; <hr /> <img align="left" alt="" height="355" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/brand_IMg/Venture_DSC_9864.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260942165050&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: Silverton ARTIST:&nbsp;Dorn Roberts MODEL:&nbsp;&#39;12-&#39;13 Helix - 158 THE STORY:&nbsp;&nbsp;Venture is a small, independent&nbsp;snowboard manufacturer, nestled in&nbsp;Colorado&rsquo;s remote San Juan Mountains.&nbsp;Owned and operated by the husband and&nbsp;wife team of Klemens and Lisa Branner,&nbsp;the company is dedicated to handcrafting&nbsp;high performance snowboards while&nbsp;minimizing environmental impact.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.venturesnowboards.com" target="_blank">www.venturesnowboards.com</a> MSRP: $585 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; <hr /> <img align="right" alt="" height="355" hspace="5" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/brand_IMg/SkiLogik_IMG_9927.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260942163797&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: Breckenridge ARTIST:&nbsp;Mariella Scaperrotta MODEL:&nbsp;Front Burner 178 &quot;Waiting&quot; THE STORY:&nbsp;Everything from the wood, inlay, steel and&nbsp;coating has been hand selected and specially prepared. 95% of the wood used to make Ski&nbsp;Logik skis is sustainably harvested. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve designed and produced skis for eleven&nbsp;years on various levels. I started a ski&nbsp;company in my spare bedroom in Colorado.&nbsp;I visited and worked in micro factories and&nbsp;large factories on several continents. Through&nbsp;my experience, I pursued my own quest to&nbsp;figure out which steps are best done by high&nbsp;tech machines and which steps are best done&nbsp;by skilled hands.&rdquo; -Founder, David Mazzarella &nbsp; <a href="http://www.skilogik.com" target="_blank">www.skilogik.com</a> MSRP: $750 <div> &nbsp;</div> <hr /> <img align="left" alt="" height="355" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/brand_IMg/Oz_DSC_9857.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260942162593&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: Evergreen ARTIST:&nbsp;Adam Browning MODEL:&nbsp;&rsquo;11-&rsquo;12 Verix - 157 THE STORY:&nbsp;Oz Snowboards are feather weight,&nbsp;high performance boards made from&nbsp;aerospace grade tri-axial carbon fiber&nbsp;and honeycomb Kevlar. We founded the&nbsp;company on 3 basic principles: build a&nbsp;better snowboard, build them here in&nbsp;Colorado and build them with the least&nbsp;impact on the environment as possible. <a href="http://www.ozsnowboards.com" target="_blank">www.ozsnowboards.com</a> MSRP: $600 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <hr /> <img align="right" alt="" height="355" hspace="5" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/brand_IMg/Grace_IMG_9924.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260942147596&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: Denver ARTIST:&nbsp;Patrick van den Broek MODEL:&nbsp;&rsquo;11-&rsquo;12 Kylie - 196 THE STORY: &nbsp;Designed and manufactured in Colorado,&nbsp;Grace Skis was founded with a vision&nbsp;to build high performance, durable,&nbsp;big mountain freeride skis for the&nbsp;informed skier. Taking innovative ski&nbsp;shapes, environmentally sensitive material&nbsp;and process, and quality craftsmanship,&nbsp;the Grace Skis team spent many hours&nbsp;testing designs and materials in a variety of conditions. &nbsp;<a href="http://www.skigrace.com" target="_blank">www.skigrace.com</a> MSRP: $799 &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; <hr /> <img align="left" alt="" height="355" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/brand_IMg/unity.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260942164513&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: Silverthorne ARTIST:&nbsp;Pete Wurster&nbsp;&nbsp; MODEL:&nbsp;&rsquo;12-&rsquo;13 Dominion - 155 THE STORY: &nbsp;We&rsquo;ve been building some of the world&rsquo;s finest snowboards in the heart of the Rocky Mountains since 1995. Unity snowboards are high quality, high performance snowboards, hand built in Silverthorne, Colorado. The dominion has always been our classic big mountain freeride board. &nbsp;<a href="http://www.unitysnowboards.com" target="_blank">www.unitysnowboards.com</a> MSRP: $485 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; <hr /> <img align="right" alt="" height="355" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/brand_IMg/Liberty_DSC_9912.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260942159087&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: Avon ARTIST:&nbsp;Jake Ender&nbsp; MODEL:&nbsp;&rsquo;12-&rsquo;13 Helix - 187 THE STORY: &nbsp;Friends James Satloff and Dan Chalfant first started talking about making skis in 2003. A year later, they started their company over a roll of the dice at the SIA Snow Show in Las Vegas in 2004. They contracted with a Canadian factory to produce the first Liberty samples after winning $50,000 at the craps tables in Las Vegas. Liberty continued to refine their products and got much appreciated awards from Powder and Freeskier. &nbsp;<a href="http://www.libertyskis.com" target="_blank">www.libertyskis.com</a> MSRP: $729 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <hr /> &nbsp; &nbsp; Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/blog_detail.cfm?bid=47 Art of Winter Artist Submissions Part 2 http://www.artofwinter.co/blog_detail.cfm?bid=45 &nbsp;Here is the second set of artist submissions in the 2012 Art of Winter artist&#39;s gallery.&nbsp; <img align="left" alt="" height="255" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/KyleBanister_DSC_9850.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260936715465&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: Littleton TITLE: Winterlust MATERIALS: 1-Shot Lettering enamel THE STORY: &nbsp;The idea for this piece was to challenge the perception of &ldquo;Old Man Winter&rdquo; and re-imagine his image from cold, drab and gray into something fun, youthful and packed with enthusiasm. To perform this transformation, the board was hand painted in shades of blue with a splash of purple and pink. ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;I was slow to reach the conclusion that I was born to be an artist.&nbsp; For years I was told that being an artist was irresponsible and a person can&rsquo;t make a living at it.&nbsp; So I pursued other careers, but the art and creativity always tried finding a way out.&nbsp; For nearly twenty years I owned and operated a sign company.&nbsp; This is where I learned the use of many mediums and techniques.&nbsp; And after all that time of helping others realize their dreams, I decided it was time to chase mine.&nbsp; I admitted to myself that I am an artist. <div style="text-align: left; "> This last year has brought many new challenges and rewards.&nbsp; I became the &ldquo;resident&rdquo; artist for ROOT Sports, Rocky Mountain, and have been featured in the broadcast of several Colorado Rockies Baseball games.&nbsp; I was also fortunate to have one of my pieces of art juried second place and displayed at the National Art Museum of Sport in Indianapolis, IN. &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <hr /> <img align="right" alt="" height="255" hspace="5" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/IanLeeming_IMG_9915.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260936714904&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: Crested Butte TITLE: Self Portrait MATERIALS: Spray paint and enamel THE STORY:&nbsp;Paying tribute to the Art of Winter&rsquo;s theme of risk-taking and&nbsp;experimentation, this piece represents an opportunity to test&nbsp;a new artistic direction - just as a skiers experiment with making&nbsp;turns into jumps. ** Winning bidder will also receive 2 lift tickets and two nights lodging courtesy of Crested Butte Mountain Resort** &nbsp; <hr /> &nbsp;<img align="left" alt="" height="255" hspace="5" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/PatMilbery_DSC_9836.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260936712602&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: Golden TITLE: One Foot of Snowboarding History at a Time MATERIALS: Aerosol, paint markers and spray adhesive THE STORY: &nbsp;A historical and personal display of key moments in the history of&nbsp;snowboarding, Colorado snow sports and the artist&rsquo;s own personal&nbsp;snowboarding development. ARTIST BIO: &nbsp; Milbery&rsquo;s creativity has landed him the design opportunities of various products including pro-model Skullcandy headphones, Allian Snowboards, Flux Bindings, Von Zipper Goggles and apparel, Coalatree tee shirts, Pow Gloves, and of course numerous pro-models for Capix Helmets.&nbsp; When it comes to snowboarding, you can find him on the slopes of Winter Park Resort, where Milbery now calls the Rocky Mountains his home.&nbsp;Pat has always been one to give back to snowboarding in any way that he can. Whether it is his artistic vision of a snowboard graphic or his ability to spread his love for snowboarding onto others. Most notably he spent 9 years coaching at Windell&rsquo;s camp in Mt. Hood, Oregon and 6 years ago he launched his own snowboard camps through a tour called The So-Gnar Mighty Midwest Snowboard Camp Tour. This tour is grown exponentially into 14 communities around the U.S. and even visits Japan.&nbsp;&ldquo;Building the foundations of snowboarding by sharing your talent and experiences with the next generation is what I consider 1 awesome day,&rdquo; says Milbery. Milbery&rsquo;s passion for the snowboard culture is undeniable and he will continue to innovate through his hard working community based building efforts, his unique approach and creativity he is lucky to be blessed with.&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.so-gnar.com" target="_blank">www.so-gnar.com</a> <hr /> <img align="right" alt="" height="255" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/JedNorfleet_DSC_9859.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260936710860&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: Littleton TITLE: Twenty-One Years MATERIALS: Photographs, vinyl wrap THE STORY: &nbsp;A collage of ski and snowboard images with added elements of surf&nbsp;and sun mounted on a mixed media combination of wood and paint. ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;Being an artist my entire life, I realized my passion for photography just 5 short years ago. Since then, I&#39;ve been able to showcase my work in galleries from Denver to Los Angeles and continue to travel the country and beyond documenting this beautiful and inspiring life. Much of my focus through the years has also been in the world of action sports where I&#39;ve had the opportunity to shoot with companies and their riders such as Hyperlite wakeboards, Fuel tv, and the US ski and snowboard association. For me, soaking up the blessings of this unique lifestyle and the inspiration that surrounds us every day is what&#39;s truly important in the end. I&#39;m stoked for the journey and to see where my photography continues to take me in the future. <a href="http://www.jedderphotography.com" target="_blank">www.jedderphotography.com</a> <hr /> <img align="left" alt="" height="255" hspace="5" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/ToddResley_IMG_9931.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260936709461&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: &nbsp;Denver TITLE: &nbsp;Totem Pole MATERIALS: &nbsp;Enamel THE STORY: &nbsp;The piece is based on classic Northwest Coast Native American totem pole design from the mountainous regions of Haida, Tlingit, Salish, and Chinook. The board&rsquo;s images from top to bottom: the Sun, bear, orca (killer whale), beaver, and the moon surrounded by an owl. ARTIST BIO: &nbsp; I have been creating since the age of four. I was born in Denver Colorado.&nbsp;My inspirations &amp; influences are: Tribal, traditional, iconic, and religious works created by various cultures from throughout the world from ancient history to the present.&nbsp;I refer to nature, architecture, and urban settings for ideas and inspiration. Many of my pieces have a very symmetrical design and are a mix of geometric and organic qualities. I work to achieve harmony through the symmetry, repetition of size, shape, texture, and in the materials I use combined with the overall expression &amp; emotion exuded by each piece. Sculpting is one of my greatest passions, &amp; I believe it is evident in my work and attention to detail. I have a wide range of interests, which include: music, sculpture, painting, collage, digital art, photography, travel, and anything new I learn that may be of interest to me. I love to learn and discover new things, and there is no end to what new ways of creating that I will discover. <a href="http://www.toddresley.com" target="_blank">www.toddresley.com</a> <hr /> <img align="right" alt="" height="255" hspace="5" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/AndrewHoffman_DSC_9829.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260936689754&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: &nbsp;Denver TITLE: &nbsp;Colorado Original MATERIALS: &nbsp;Enamel THE STORY: &nbsp;&ldquo;Colorado Original&rdquo; draws inspiration from a vintage Coors Banquet&rsquo;s beer can. The subject matter is a nod to the Coors Brewing Company and a personal past. My father worked at Coors for years and being a Colorado native, Coors is a Colorado icon that has been around me my entire life. ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;Andrew Hoffman is a Denver-based artist, illustrator and graphic designer. He has done work for brands such as PBR, Mountain Dew, Denver B-Cycle, Cartoon Network, SoBe and several others. His art and design has been shown internationally at Gallery Z in Tokyo, Japan; the Denver Art Museum in Denver, Colorado; and Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado. He was an artist in residence at Illiterate Gallery in Denver from 2010 to 2011 and has since relocated to a personal studio in Denver&#39;s historic Five Points neighborhood. He is currently a designer at the french/american advertising agency, Amelie Company, where he specializes in interactive and non-traditional advertising. <a href="http://www.andrewhoffmandesign.com" target="_blank">www.andrewhoffmandesign.com</a> <hr /> <img align="left" alt="" height="255" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/TroyDeRose_DSC_9842.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260936688148&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: &nbsp;Colorado Springs TITLE: &nbsp;Better off Skiing MATERIALS: &nbsp;Acrylic paint THE STORY: &nbsp;&ldquo;Go at the things you love with dedication but if something gets in the way don&rsquo;t be afraid to change course or tweak your original vision,&rdquo; a quote from John Cusack&rsquo;s &ldquo;Better off Dead&rdquo; describing the process of learning to ski and in the artist&rsquo;s representation, an ethos for living life. ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;Troy DeRose is a designer, illustrator and painter and is one of the original members of the Modbo Collective, a group of Colorado Springs artists represented by the Modbo &amp; SPQR galleries. He graduated from Mesa State College with a BA in Fine Art, Painting in 2002 but has always worked in and had a strong passion for graphic design. He and his wife Sara own a collaborative business, Fixer Creative Co., that provides design and writing services. <a href="http://www.troyderose.com" target="_blank">www.troyderose.com</a> <hr /> <img align="right" alt="" height="255" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/DebbieClapper_DSC_9854.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260936718275&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: Denver TITLE: &nbsp;Broken Symmetry MATERIALS: &nbsp;Enamel and paint marker THE STORY: &nbsp;&ldquo;Break loose and carve your own patterns.&rdquo; ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;Without the aid of a ruler, I create hand drawn, imperfect patterns&nbsp;which symbolize the importance of breaking out of routine welcoming mistakes and new encounters into our existence. <a href="http://www.debbieclapper.com" target="_blank">www.debbieclapper.com</a> &nbsp; <hr /> &nbsp;<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260936682334&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a><img align="left" alt="" height="255" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/JonathanLamb_DSC_9844.jpg" width="75" /> FROM: &nbsp;Denver TITLE: &nbsp;Sunset over Denver MATERIALS: &nbsp;Vinyl THE STORY: &nbsp;This is a cropped image from a larger piece of art. The mountain in the graphic is Long&rsquo;s Peak. ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;Jonathan Lamb is the founder and current Director of Operations for Like Minded Productions. He lives in Denver, CO, the home of Like Minded Productions. Jon earned a Bachelor of Arts emphasizing painting, design, and art history from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. A painter himself, Jon also enjoys the experience of live music, particularly the sights and sounds of Denver&#39;s Colfax Avenue as well as the common Colorado pastime of &quot;sliding down mountains on wood sticks&quot;! <a href="http://www.likemindedproductions.net" target="_blank">www.likemindedproductions.net</a> <hr /> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/blog_detail.cfm?bid=45 Art of Winter Artist Submissions Part 1 http://www.artofwinter.co/blog_detail.cfm?bid=44 Take a look at some of the incredible artist submissions in the 2012 Art of Winter artist&#39;s gallery. We had 19 fantastic entries this year. Here are the first 10 that are currently up for auction. Only 2 days remain so pick your favorite and go place your bid!&nbsp; <img align="left" alt="" height="255" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/JonStrieby_DSC_9838.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260936714310&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: Evergreen TITLE: The Dance of the Minotaur MATERIALS: Acrylic paint THE STORY: &nbsp;This piece represents the Minotaur myth&nbsp;and his relationship with the maidens sacrificed to him. ARTIST BIO:&nbsp;Jon hails from the state of Colorado, born and raised.&nbsp; He has broken out and explored many parts of the globe but always finds himself back there.&nbsp; The same can be said about him as an artist; he has tried many other vocations but always finds himself making art, in a variety of mediums from woodworking to welding, painting to printmaking.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.jonstrieby.com" target="_blank">www.jonstrieby.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; <hr /> <img align="right" alt="" height="255" hspace="5" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/ChrisHuth_IMG_9934.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260936713343&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: Denver TITLE: Dunce Cap MATERIALS: Silkscreen collage THE STORY: &nbsp;Chris Huth would rather be swimming... ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;Chris huth is an illustrator and screen printer. He is the owner and operator of black cloud workshop in Denver, CO.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.huthbot.blogspot.com" target="_blank">www.huthbot.blogspot.com</a> &nbsp; <hr /> &nbsp;&nbsp; <img align="left" alt="" height="255" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/DaveSheets_DSC_9899.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260936707994&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: &nbsp;Denver TITLE: &nbsp;Rat Fingers MATERIALS: &nbsp;Acrylic and ink THE STORY: &nbsp;Snowboarding itself is a very raw form of creativity; using the mountain&rsquo;s terrain as the canvas, the rider finds and creates the line to ride down it&rsquo;s face. Paying tribute to this facet of creativity, the piece was created to be raw and graphic.&nbsp;Meet the Abominable Snow Rat as he examines the mountain side taking in all the possibilities and searching for the line that calls to his inner animal. ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;David Sheets is a artist and printmaker living in Denver Colorado. At 28 years old his work spans across a variety of mediums and platforms. Professionally David has created graphics and art for many snow and skate companies including Arbor, Bern, Boardpusher, Flow Snowboarding, Grenade, Icelantic, Purl Wax and So-Gnar. His work has been found in several publications ranging locally from Snowboard Colorado to Free Skier and Thrasher to name a few. Currently his biggest project is the DIY construction of a print shop in Evergreen to house the onslaught of equipment that he will be using to further his exploration in fine art and printmaking.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.davidsheets.net" target="_blank">www.davidsheets.net</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; <hr /> <img align="right" alt="" height="255" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/Jolt_DSC_9846.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260936706577&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: &nbsp;Denver TITLE: &nbsp;Guerilla Garden MATERIALS: &nbsp;Spray paint THE STORY: &nbsp;In Jolt&rsquo;s view, &ldquo;It isn&rsquo;t enough that artists produce great ideas in isolation... Artists must find a way to connect themselves to the larger picture, which is the society and community in which they live. My work has been guided by an underlying aesthetic philosophy that attempts to naturalize the urban environment.&rdquo; As a perfect metaphor Jolt sees himself as a gardener, adding color to urban landscapes while growing the cultural vibrancy. <a href="http://www.guerillagarden.blogspot.com" target="_blank">www.guerillagarden.blogspot.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; <hr /> &nbsp; <img align="left" alt="" height="255" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/MikeGraves_DSC_9832.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260936690361&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: Denver TITLE: It&#39;s Time for a Snowman MATERIALS: Acrylic paint&nbsp; ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;Mike Graves has been arting FOREVER. He is a painter, illustrator screenprinter and a custom toy designer. Mike has shown his collective works in Hawaii, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Brooklyn, Phoenix, and Chicago, in addition to a number of galleries in Colorado.&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.roaneclothing.com" target="_blank">www.roaneclothing.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; <hr /> &nbsp;<img align="right" alt="" height="255" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/AmandaGordonDunn_DSC_9852.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260936687312&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: &nbsp;Denver TITLE: &nbsp;Hyena MATERIALS: &nbsp;Acrylic and Resin THE STORY: &nbsp;Dunn explores issues such as minimalism in contemporary design, anatomy and formalism. ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;Dunn received a BFA in fiber and sculpture from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD, where she received a presidential scholarship. In 2005, Dunn was awarded the Barbara L. Kuhlman Award, The Barbara L. Kuhlman Award, The Ira Basler, Jr. &amp; Mary Basler Memorial Scholarship and The Dale Burton &rsquo;30 Scholarship in Fiber for her experiments with tension using synthetic fibers. Her recent body of work is included in the Frederick R. Weissman Foundation collection and in private collections in Los Angeles.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.amandagordondunn.com" target="_blank">www.amandagordondunn.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; <hr /> <img align="left" alt="" height="255" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/MicahGrace&amp;MarkHollenbeck_DSC_9840.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260936686380&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: Wheat Ridge TITLE: &nbsp;Fire and Ice MATERIALS: &nbsp;Pastel, colored pencils and watercolor pencils THE STORY: &nbsp;The piece depicts an epic battle between two dragon warriors:&nbsp;one of fire and the other of ice. The artwork is a collaborative piece&nbsp;designed and drawn by Micah Hollenbeck and colored by Grace and&nbsp;Mark Hollenbeck. ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;Grace Hollenbeck is an Art Education major at Concordia University in Nebraska.&nbsp;She has been street painting since the age of 10, completing her first solo piece in the Denver Chalk art festival and winning the &quot;Best Reproduction of a Masterpiece&quot; at the age of 15.&nbsp;Micah Hollenbeck, a Junior Illustration and Character Design major at Concordia, Has also been active in the Denver Chalk art Festival, completing his own designs and work each of the past 4 years.&nbsp;Mark Hollenbeck, the father of Grace and Micah, taught Art and Bible at Denver Lutheran High School for 13 years before moving to Lutheran High School in Parker this year.&nbsp; He is a working artist who has not starved thanks to his day job.&nbsp;This is the 2nd year in the Art of Winter for the Hollenbeck&rsquo;s.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dottarts.com" target="_blank">www.dottarts.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; <hr /> <img align="right" alt="" height="255" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/AxelGeittmann_DSC_9834.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260936684633&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: Denver TITLE:&nbsp;All Six Eyes are Looking at You MATERIALS:&nbsp;Acrylic and Ink THE STORY: &nbsp;Referencing Art of Winter&rsquo;s relationship theme between vulnerability&nbsp;and creation, the piece depicts winter&rsquo;s process of cold, transitional&nbsp;afternoons that make way for a new season of warmth and growth. The piece was executed using a cool color palette with a semi-blown out style. ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;Local artist Axel Geittmann&#39;s&nbsp;paintings&nbsp;take viewers into a surrealist world of psychological landscapes, exploring complex emotional territory by combining gestures of realism with an essence of the other-worldy. Mostly painting with acrylic and spray-paint, Geittmann fuses traditions and viewer expectations to create a haunting mythology all his own.&nbsp; <hr /> <img align="left" alt="" height="255" hspace="5" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/ElsaCarenbauer_DSC_9848.jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260936674097&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: Denver TITLE: Snow Furry MATERIALS:&nbsp;Acrylic&nbsp; THE STORY: &ldquo;Snow Furry&rdquo; is a sketch inspired by an Engrish translation of &ldquo;snow flurry.&rdquo;&nbsp; ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;Much of what influences this work stems from the artist&rsquo;s heritage: a mashup of Chinese imports and a quick-witted, Irish-German, Catholic family. <a href="http://www.nobonesleft.com" target="_blank">www.nobonesleft.com</a> &nbsp; <hr /> <img align="right" alt="" height="255" hspace="5" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/JakeEnder_DSC_9860(1).jpg" width="75" /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=260936680707&amp;ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="38" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/Bid%20Now.png" width="143" /></a> FROM: Avon TITLE:&nbsp;Constant Requiem MATERIALS:&nbsp;Acrylic and spray paint&nbsp; THE STORY:&nbsp;The piece is based on the idea of keeping composure and listening to intuition &ndash; especially when the world can present itself as being abrasive and uncertain.&nbsp; ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;I&#39;ve been working in various mediums such as ink, ink wash, watercolor, and chalk for around 8 years. I started working in graphic arts when I was 16, and worked my way up to digital art and into the snowsports industry since then. Most of my artwork can be seen on Liberty Skis products.&nbsp;Currently I am testing out using household products for media, such as tea, brandy, rum, and other things that produce unexpected results. My favorite thing about producing art is in fact, the unexpected things that occur during the creation of a piece. <a href="http://www.kubko.squarespace.com" target="_blank">www.kubko.squarespace.com</a> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/blog_detail.cfm?bid=44 Level 1 http://www.artofwinter.co/film.cfm?bid=42 <iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/35346209?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=985a89" width="660" height="406" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> Level 1 is a group of talented filmmakers, photographers, editors, and designers, trekking the globe to capture compelling images of the best skiing action. They are tight-knit family of the most talented skiers on the scene who work year-round to bring their specific vision to the mountains, terrain parks and streets. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/film.cfm?bid=42 Colorado Filmmaker's Project - Screening Schedule http://www.artofwinter.co/blog_detail.cfm?bid=43 When and where to catch the Colorado Filmmaker's Project edit on one of the biggest outdoor screen in Denver. 16th and Champa Board Wednesday, January 25, 2012: 12:00pm Thursday, January 26, 2012: 12:00pm Thursday, February 2, 2012: 12:00pm 14th and Champa Board Wednesday, January 25, 2012: 6:00pm Thursday, January 26, 2012: 6:00pm Thursday, February 2, 2012: 6:00pm &nbsp; Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/blog_detail.cfm?bid=43 Gondola Exhibit Installed http://www.artofwinter.co/blog_detail.cfm?bid=38 All it took was a few lifts, a bit of time and a lot of great work by Sam Mobley &ndash; and these cardboard Gondolas look amazing! Be sure to go by the Colorado Convention Center this week to check them out.&nbsp; Trust us when we say &ndash; you will be glad you did! <img width="0" height="0" align="middle" alt="" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/other/photo3b.jpg" /> &nbsp;<img width="500" height="500" align="middle" alt="" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/other/photo3b.jpg" /> <img width="500" height="500" alt="" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/other/photo1b.jpg" /> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/blog_detail.cfm?bid=38 Matchstick http://www.artofwinter.co/film.cfm?bid=35 <iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/35383928?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=985a89" width="660" height="327" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> With stale style, the stiff and rigid skiing of the 1990&rsquo;s almost gave way to the hip, up and coming boarders. But in 1992 Steve Winter and Murray Weiss helped to inject a new, faster, stylish and intriguing look into skiing. MSP films is founded around the love of the sport and the lifestyle they provide. MSP Films continues to thrive on the principle that the potential energy of a match waiting to burn symbolizes the collective power and energy that they impart through impassioned and meaningful production work. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/film.cfm?bid=35 Sweetgrass http://www.artofwinter.co/film.cfm?bid=36 <iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/35392070?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=985a89" width="660" height="406" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> Sweetgrass Productions LLC is a Colorado-based film company rooted in winter backcountry and mountain culture. We give our time to filming remote freeride lines, from snowsurf and noboard to alpine and tele. We focus on the riding, we focus on the art, we focus on blending the two into what we call film, both form and content. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/film.cfm?bid=36 Forge Motion Pictures http://www.artofwinter.co/film.cfm?bid=37 <iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/35397210?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=985a89" width="660" height="406" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> Forge Motion Pictures is a film and commercial production company based in Carbondale, CO. We strive to connect emotionally with an audience whether it's a 30 second spot or a 90 minute film, connection is the end result. We're doing it in new ways and defying tired conventions. We are a group of people for whom film is not a choice, it is a mandate for life. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/film.cfm?bid=37 Colorado Artist Gallery http://www.artofwinter.co/blog_detail.cfm?bid=34 The installation is almost finished on Larimer street and it looks fantastic! &nbsp;Come on down and check out some amazing artwork from local Colorado artists on recycled skis and snowboards. The pieces are displayed outdoors on the lamp posts lining the street. <img width="504" height="364" hspace="10" align="left" alt="" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/webIMG_9958.jpg" />&nbsp; &nbsp; <img width="360" height="540" vspace="10" hspace="10" align="left" alt="" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/webIMG_9944.jpg" /> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/blog_detail.cfm?bid=34 GRACE SKIS http://www.artofwinter.co/brands.cfm?bid=6 <img align="left" alt="" height="1059" hspace="5" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/brand_IMg/Grace_IMG_9924.jpg" width="200" /> FROM: Denver ARTIST:&nbsp;Patrick van den Broek MODEL:&nbsp;&rsquo;11-&rsquo;12 Kylie - 196 THE STORY: &nbsp;Designed and manufactured in Colorado,&nbsp;Grace Skis was founded with a vision&nbsp;to build high performance, durable,&nbsp;big mountain freeride skis for the&nbsp;informed skier. Taking innovative ski&nbsp;shapes, environmentally sensitive material&nbsp;and process, and quality craftsmanship,&nbsp;the Grace Skis team spent many hours&nbsp;testing designs and materials in a variety of conditions. &nbsp;<a href="http://www.skigrace.com" target="_blank">www.skigrace.com</a> MSRP: $799 &nbsp; &nbsp; Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/brands.cfm?bid=6 OZ SNOWBOARDS http://www.artofwinter.co/brands.cfm?bid=7 <img align="left" alt="" height="933" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/brand_IMg/Oz_DSC_9857.jpg" width="200" /> FROM: Evergreen ARTIST:&nbsp;Adam Browning MODEL:&nbsp;&rsquo;11-&rsquo;12 Verix - 157 THE STORY:&nbsp;Oz Snowboards are feather weight, high performance boards made from aerospace grade tri-axial carbon fiber and honeycomb Kevlar. We founded the company on 3 basic principles: build a better snowboard, build them here in Colorado and build them with the least impact on the environment as possible. <a href="http://www.ozsnowboards.com" target="_blank">www.ozsnowboards.com</a> MSRP: $600 <div> &nbsp;</div> &nbsp; Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/brands.cfm?bid=7 SKI LOGIK http://www.artofwinter.co/brands.cfm?bid=8 <img align="left" alt="" height="790" hspace="5" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/brand_IMg/SkiLogik_IMG_9927.jpg" width="200" /> FROM: Breckenridge ARTIST:&nbsp;Mariella Scaperrotta MODEL:&nbsp;Front Burner 178 &quot;Waiting&quot; THE STORY:&nbsp;Everything from the wood, inlay, steel and&nbsp;coating has been hand selected and specially prepared. 95% of the wood used to make Ski&nbsp;Logik skis is sustainably harvested. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve designed and produced skis for eleven&nbsp;years on various levels. I started a ski&nbsp;company in my spare bedroom in Colorado.&nbsp;I visited and worked in micro factories and&nbsp;large factories on several continents. Through&nbsp;my experience, I pursued my own quest to&nbsp;figure out which steps are best done by high&nbsp;tech machines and which steps are best done&nbsp;by skilled hands.&rdquo; -Founder, David Mazzarella &nbsp; <a href="http://www.skilogik.com" target="_blank">www.skilogik.com</a> MSRP: $750 <div> &nbsp;</div> &nbsp; Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/brands.cfm?bid=8 VENTURE SNOWBOARDS http://www.artofwinter.co/brands.cfm?bid=9 <img align="left" alt="" height="879" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/brand_IMg/Venture_DSC_9864.jpg" width="200" /> FROM: Silverton ARTIST:&nbsp;Dorn Roberts MODEL:&nbsp;&#39;12-&#39;13 Helix - 158 THE STORY:&nbsp;&nbsp;Venture is a small, independent snowboard manufacturer, nestled in Colorado&rsquo;s remote San Juan Mountains. Owned and operated by the husband and wife team of Klemens and Lisa Branner, the company is dedicated to handcrafting high performance snowboards while minimizing environmental impact.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.venturesnowboards.com" target="_blank">www.venturesnowboards.com</a> MSRP: $585 &nbsp; Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/brands.cfm?bid=9 MEIER SKIS http://www.artofwinter.co/brands.cfm?bid=10 <img align="left" alt="" height="640" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/brand_IMg/Meir-Skis_500.jpg" width="120" /> FROM: Glenwood Springs ARTIST:&nbsp;Matt Cudmore &amp; Rachel Cudmore MODEL: &nbsp;&#39;11-&#39;12 Big Nose Kate - women&#39;s 167 THE STORY:&nbsp;Meier skis are produced using only the finest Colorado wood found in the high country all over the state.&nbsp;We create local skis, made by local people. Our aim is to create a manufacturing company that makes its products in Colorado, provides fun and fulfilling careers to its employees, and supports other small businesses in our community.&nbsp;We are not just about building skis.&nbsp;Meier Skis is committed to inspiring the youth of our community to put down the iPod &amp; Xbox, and pick up a router, belt sander, and some lumber.&nbsp;We hope to be a leader in a movement to bring manufacturing back to America.&nbsp;By leading through example, Meier hopes to inspire kids to dream big. <a href="http://www.meierskis.com" target="_blank">www.meierskis.com&nbsp;</a> MSRP: $900 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/brands.cfm?bid=10 ICELANTIC SKIS http://www.artofwinter.co/brands.cfm?bid=11 <img align="left" alt="" height="851" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/brand_IMg/__TEMP__Icelantic.png" width="200" /> FROM: Denver ARTIST:&nbsp;Travis Parr MODEL:&nbsp;&#39;12-&#39;13 Shaman - 173 THE STORY:&nbsp;Travis Parr&rsquo;s work is influenced by the exploration of the many facets of the human mind. His art is derived from the experience of wonder becoming part of reality, at the essence of science and art. Icelantic is a progressive, independent ski company that represents a lifestyle supporting, art, adventure, creativity, passion and innovation. Icelantic skis are high performance and totally unique, guaranteeing the evolution of the snow sports industry. <a href="http://www.icelanticboards.com" target="_blank">www.icelanticboards.com</a> MSRP: $719 <div> &nbsp;</div> &nbsp; Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/brands.cfm?bid=11 NEVER SUMMER INDUSTRIES http://www.artofwinter.co/brands.cfm?bid=12 <img align="left" alt="" height="880" hspace="5" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/brand_IMg/NeverSummer_IMG_9967.jpg" width="200" /> FROM: Denver ARTIST: Jeremy Salyer &amp; Sam Turner MODEL:&nbsp;&#39;12-&#39;13 Revolver - 155 THE STORY:&nbsp;Never Summer&rsquo;s reputation of quality and&nbsp;durability began in the early years of snowboarding.&nbsp;Designing and building snowboards&nbsp;since 1983 has given us years of experience in&nbsp;testing and perfecting our snowboard designs&nbsp;and construction methods. Each snowboard is&nbsp;carefully handcrafted in our Denver, CO factory&nbsp;to precision tolerances. Focusing less on excessive&nbsp;promotion and hype, and more on using&nbsp;the highest quality materials, craftsmanship and&nbsp;customer service has made us the world&rsquo;s&nbsp;premier independent snowboard company.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.neversummerindustries.com" target="_blank">www.neversummerindustries.com</a> MSRP: $499.99 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/brands.cfm?bid=12 FOLSOM CUSTOM SKIS http://www.artofwinter.co/brands.cfm?bid=13 <img align="left" alt="" height="966" hspace="5" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/brand_IMg/Folsom_IMG_9966.jpg" width="200" /> FROM: Boulder ARTIST:&nbsp;Andy Patchin MODEL:&nbsp;Rapture 186 THE STORY:&nbsp;Our philosophy is simple: Skis made specifically for you feel better and last longer. At folsom, we believe that the mountains are our playground. They are there for us, so shouldn&rsquo;t our skis be there for us, too? Folsom is also leading the industry in using environmentally friendly materials and processes, and each and every ski is 100% made in the U.S.A. &nbsp; In 2004, Founder, Jordan Grano was convinced there had to be a better way to build skis that would last longer and be more suited to his needs. At 5&rsquo;10&rdquo; and 150lbs Jordan thought is was wrong that he would blow through a pair of skis each season. It was then that the dream of Folsom Customs began. After painstaking trials and rigorous testing, Jordan never wavered in his quest to raise the level of quality, durability and customization possible in ski manufacturing. He took no shortcuts to ensure the finished product would live up to his nearly impossible standards. With countless builds and years of in-depth field testing under his belt, he is still the most passionate and enthusiastic individual in the custom shop-and it is reflected in his skis.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.folsomskis.com" target="_blank">www.folsomskis.com</a> MSRP: $1200&nbsp; &nbsp; Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/brands.cfm?bid=13 JONATHAN LAMB http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=14 <img align="left" alt="" height="1077" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/JonathanLamb_DSC_9844.jpg" width="200" /> FROM: &nbsp;Denver TITLE: &nbsp;Sunset over Denver MATERIALS: &nbsp;Vinyl THE STORY: &nbsp;This is a cropped image from a larger piece of art. The mountain in the graphic is Long&rsquo;s Peak. ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;Jonathan Lamb is the founder and current Director of Operations for Like Minded Productions. He lives in Denver, CO, the home of Like Minded Productions. Jon earned a Bachelor of Arts emphasizing painting, design, and art history from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. A painter himself, Jon also enjoys the experience of live music, particularly the sights and sounds of Denver&#39;s Colfax Avenue as well as the common Colorado pastime of &quot;sliding down mountains on wood sticks&quot;! <a href="http://www.likemindedproductions.net" target="_blank">www.likemindedproductions.net</a> &nbsp; Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=14 AXEL GEITTMANN http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=15 <img align="left" alt="" height="919" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/AxelGeittmann_DSC_9834.jpg" width="200" /> FROM: Denver TITLE:&nbsp;All Six Eyes are Looking at You MATERIALS:&nbsp;Acrylic and Ink THE STORY: &nbsp;Referencing Art of Winter&rsquo;s relationship theme between vulnerability&nbsp;and creation, the piece depicts winter&rsquo;s process of cold, transitional&nbsp;afternoons that make way for a new season of warmth and growth. The piece was executed using a cool color palette with a semi-blown out style. ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;Local artist Axel Geittmann&#39;s&nbsp;paintings&nbsp;take viewers into a surrealist world of psychological landscapes, exploring complex emotional territory by combining gestures of realism with an essence of the other-worldy. Mostly painting with acrylic and spray-paint, Geittmann fuses traditions and viewer expectations to create a haunting mythology all his own.&nbsp; &nbsp; Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=15 GRACE, MICAH & MARK HOLLENBECK http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=16 <img align="left" alt="" height="933" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/MicahGrace&amp;MarkHollenbeck_DSC_9840.jpg" width="200" /> FROM: Wheat Ridge TITLE: &nbsp;Fire and Ice MATERIALS: &nbsp;Pastel, colored pencils and watercolor pencils THE STORY: &nbsp;The piece depicts an epic battle between two dragon warriors:&nbsp;one of fire and the other of ice. The artwork is a collaborative piece&nbsp;designed and drawn by Micah Hollenbeck and colored by Grace and&nbsp;Mark Hollenbeck. ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;Grace Hollenbeck is an Art Education major at Concordia University in Nebraska.&nbsp;She has been street painting since the age of 10, completing her first solo piece in the Denver Chalk art festival and winning the &quot;Best Reproduction of a Masterpiece&quot; at the age of 15.&nbsp;Micah Hollenbeck, a Junior Illustration and Character Design major at Concordia, Has also been active in the Denver Chalk art Festival, completing his own designs and work each of the past 4 years.&nbsp;Mark Hollenbeck, the father of Grace and Micah, taught Art and Bible at Denver Lutheran High School for 13 years before moving to Lutheran High School in Parker this year.&nbsp; He is a working artist who has not starved thanks to his day job.&nbsp;This is the 2nd year in the Art of Winter for the Hollenbeck&rsquo;s. <a href="http://www.dottarts.com" target="_blank">www.dottarts.com</a> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=16 DEBBIE CLAPPER http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=17 <img align="left" alt="" height="813" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/DebbieClapper_DSC_9854.jpg" width="200" /> FROM: Denver TITLE: &nbsp;Broken Symmetry MATERIALS: &nbsp;Enamel and paint marker THE STORY: &nbsp;&ldquo;Break loose and carve your own patterns.&rdquo; ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;Without the aid of a ruler, I create hand drawn, imperfect patterns&nbsp;which symbolize the importance of breaking out of routine welcoming mistakes and new encounters into our existence. <a href="http://www.debbieclapper.com" target="_blank">www.debbieclapper.com</a> &nbsp; Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=17 AMANDA GORDON DUNN http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=18 <img align="left" alt="" height="933" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/AmandaGordonDunn_DSC_9852.jpg" width="200" /> FROM: &nbsp;Denver TITLE: &nbsp;Hyena MATERIALS: &nbsp;Acrylic and Resin THE STORY: &nbsp;Dunn explores issues such as minimalism in contemporary design, anatomy and formalism. ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;Dunn received a BFA in fiber and sculpture from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD, where she received a presidential scholarship. In 2005, Dunn was awarded the Barbara L. Kuhlman Award, The Barbara L. Kuhlman Award, The Ira Basler, Jr. &amp; Mary Basler Memorial Scholarship and The Dale Burton &rsquo;30 Scholarship in Fiber for her experiments with tension using synthetic fibers. Her recent body of work is included in the Frederick R. Weissman Foundation collection and in private collections in Los Angeles. <a href="http://www.amandagordondunn.com" target="_blank">www.amandagordondunn.com</a> &nbsp; Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=18 TROY DEROSE http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=19 <img align="left" alt="" height="1196" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/TroyDeRose_DSC_9842.jpg" width="200" /> FROM: &nbsp;Colorado Springs TITLE: &nbsp;Better off Skiing MATERIALS: &nbsp;Acrylic paint THE STORY: &nbsp;&ldquo;Go at the things you love with dedication but if something gets in the way don&rsquo;t be afraid to change course or tweak your original vision,&rdquo; a quote from John Cusack&rsquo;s &ldquo;Better off Dead&rdquo; describing the process of learning to ski and in the artist&rsquo;s representation, an ethos for living life. ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;Troy DeRose is a designer, illustrator and painter and is one of the original members of the Modbo Collective, a group of Colorado Springs artists represented by the Modbo &amp; SPQR galleries. He graduated from Mesa State College with a BA in Fine Art, Painting in 2002 but has always worked in and had a strong passion for graphic design. He and his wife Sara own a collaborative business, Fixer Creative Co., that provides design and writing services. <a href="http://www.troyderose.com" target="_blank">www.troyderose.com</a> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=19 ANDREW HOFFMAN http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=20 <img align="left" alt="" height="877" hspace="5" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/AndrewHoffman_DSC_9829.jpg" width="200" /> FROM: &nbsp;Denver TITLE: &nbsp;Colorado Original MATERIALS: &nbsp;Enamel THE STORY: &nbsp;&ldquo;Colorado Original&rdquo; draws inspiration from a vintage Coors Banquet&rsquo;s beer can. The subject matter is a nod to the Coors Brewing Company and a personal past. My father worked at Coors for years and being a Colorado native, Coors is a Colorado icon that has been around me my entire life. ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;Andrew Hoffman is a Denver-based artist, illustrator and graphic designer. He has done work for brands such as PBR, Mountain Dew, Denver B-Cycle, Cartoon Network, SoBe and several others. His art and design has been shown internationally at Gallery Z in Tokyo, Japan; the Denver Art Museum in Denver, Colorado; and Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado. He was an artist in residence at Illiterate Gallery in Denver from 2010 to 2011 and has since relocated to a personal studio in Denver&#39;s historic Five Points neighborhood. He is currently a designer at the french/american advertising agency, Amelie Company, where he specializes in interactive and non-traditional advertising. <a href="http://www.andrewhoffmandesign.com" target="_blank">www.andrewhoffmandesign.com</a> &nbsp; Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=20 MIKE GRAVES http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=21 &nbsp; <img align="left" alt="" height="909" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/MikeGraves_DSC_9832.jpg" width="200" />FROM: Denver TITLE: It&#39;s Time for a Snowman MATERIALS: Acrylic paint&nbsp; ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;Mike Graves has been arting FOREVER. He is a painter, illustrator screenprinter and a custom toy designer. Mike has shown his collective works in Hawaii, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Brooklyn, Phoenix, and Chicago, in addition to a number of galleries in Colorado.&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.roaneclothing.com" target="_blank">www.roaneclothing.com</a> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=21 JOLT http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=22 <img align="left" alt="" height="883" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/Jolt_DSC_9846.jpg" width="200" /> FROM: &nbsp;Denver TITLE: &nbsp;Guerilla Garden MATERIALS: &nbsp;Spray paint THE STORY: &nbsp;In Jolt&rsquo;s view, &ldquo;It isn&rsquo;t enough that artists produce great ideas in isolation... Artists must find a way to connect themselves to the larger picture, which is the society and community in which they live. My work has been guided by an underlying aesthetic philosophy that attempts to naturalize the urban environment.&rdquo; As a perfect metaphor Jolt sees himself as a gardener, adding color to urban landscapes while growing the cultural vibrancy. <a href="http://www.guerillagarden.blogspot.com" target="_blank">www.guerillagarden.blogspot.com</a> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=22 DAVID SHEETS http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=23 &nbsp; <img align="left" alt="" height="933" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/DaveSheets_DSC_9899.jpg" width="200" />FROM: &nbsp;Denver TITLE: &nbsp;Rat Fingers MATERIALS: &nbsp;Acrylic and ink THE STORY: &nbsp;Snowboarding itself is a very raw form of creativity; using the mountain&rsquo;s terrain as the canvas, the rider finds and creates the line to ride down it&rsquo;s face. Paying tribute to this facet of creativity, the piece was created to be raw and graphic.&nbsp;Meet the Abominable Snow Rat as he examines the mountain side taking in all the possibilities and searching for the line that calls to his inner animal. ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;David Sheets is a artist and printmaker living in Denver Colorado. At 28 years old his work spans across a variety of mediums and platforms. Professionally David has created graphics and art for many snow and skate companies including Arbor, Bern, Boardpusher, Flow Snowboarding, Grenade, Icelantic, Purl Wax and So-Gnar. His work has been found in several publications ranging locally from Snowboard Colorado to Free Skier and Thrasher to name a few. Currently his biggest project is the DIY construction of a print shop in Evergreen to house the onslaught of equipment that he will be using to further his exploration in fine art and printmaking. <a href="http://www.davidsheets.net" target="_blank">www.davidsheets.net</a> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=23 TODD RESLEY http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=24 <img align="left" alt="" height="841" hspace="5" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/ToddResley_IMG_9931.jpg" width="200" /> FROM: &nbsp;Denver TITLE: &nbsp;Totem Pole MATERIALS: &nbsp;Enamel THE STORY: &nbsp;The piece is based on classic Northwest Coast Native American totem pole design from the mountainous regions of Haida, Tlingit, Salish, and Chinook. The board&rsquo;s images from top to bottom: the Sun, bear, orca (killer whale), beaver, and the moon surrounded by an owl. ARTIST BIO: &nbsp; I have been creating since the age of four. I was born in Denver Colorado.&nbsp;My inspirations &amp; influences are: Tribal, traditional, iconic, and religious works created by various cultures from throughout the world from ancient history to the present.&nbsp;I refer to nature, architecture, and urban settings for ideas and inspiration. Many of my pieces have a very symmetrical design and are a mix of geometric and organic qualities. I work to achieve harmony through the symmetry, repetition of size, shape, texture, and in the materials I use combined with the overall expression &amp; emotion exuded by each piece. Sculpting is one of my greatest passions, &amp; I believe it is evident in my work and attention to detail. I have a wide range of interests, which include: music, sculpture, painting, collage, digital art, photography, travel, and anything new I learn that may be of interest to me. I love to learn and discover new things, and there is no end to what new ways of creating that I will discover. <a href="http://www.toddresley.com" target="_blank">www.toddresley.com</a> &nbsp; Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=24 JED NORFLEET http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=25 <img align="left" alt="" height="749" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/JedNorfleet_DSC_9859.jpg" width="200" /> FROM: Littleton TITLE: Twenty-One Years MATERIALS: Photographs, vinyl wrap THE STORY: &nbsp;A collage of ski and snowboard images with added elements of surf&nbsp;and sun mounted on a mixed media combination of wood and paint. ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;Being an artist my entire life, I realized my passion for photography just 5 short years ago. Since then, I&#39;ve been able to showcase my work in galleries from Denver to Los Angeles and continue to travel the country and beyond documenting this beautiful and inspiring life. Much of my focus through the years has also been in the world of action sports where I&#39;ve had the opportunity to shoot with companies and their riders such as Hyperlite wakeboards, Fuel tv, and the US ski and snowboard association. For me, soaking up the blessings of this unique lifestyle and the inspiration that surrounds us every day is what&#39;s truly important in the end. I&#39;m stoked for the journey and to see where my photography continues to take me in the future. <a href="http://www.jedderphotography.com" target="_blank">www.jedderphotography.com</a> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=25 PAT MILBERY http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=26 <img align="left" alt="" height="933" hspace="5" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/PatMilbery_DSC_9836.jpg" width="200" /> FROM: Golden TITLE: One Foot of Snowboarding History at a Time MATERIALS: Aerosol, paint markers and spray adhesive THE STORY: &nbsp;A historical and personal display of key moments in the history of&nbsp;snowboarding, Colorado snow sports and the artist&rsquo;s own personal&nbsp;snowboarding development. ARTIST BIO: &nbsp; Milbery&rsquo;s creativity has landed him the design opportunities of various products including pro-model Skullcandy headphones, Allian Snowboards, Flux Bindings, Von Zipper Goggles and apparel, Coalatree tee shirts, Pow Gloves, and of course numerous pro-models for Capix Helmets.&nbsp; When it comes to snowboarding, you can find him on the slopes of Winter Park Resort, where Milbery now calls the Rocky Mountains his home.&nbsp;Pat has always been one to give back to snowboarding in any way that he can. Whether it is his artistic vision of a snowboard graphic or his ability to spread his love for snowboarding onto others. Most notably he spent 9 years coaching at Windell&rsquo;s camp in Mt. Hood, Oregon and 6 years ago he launched his own snowboard camps through a tour called The So-Gnar Mighty Midwest Snowboard Camp Tour. This tour is grown exponentially into 14 communities around the U.S. and even visits Japan.&nbsp;&ldquo;Building the foundations of snowboarding by sharing your talent and experiences with the next generation is what I consider 1 awesome day,&rdquo; says Milbery. Milbery&rsquo;s passion for the snowboard culture is undeniable and he will continue to innovate through his hard working community based building efforts, his unique approach and creativity he is lucky to be blessed with.&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.so-gnar.com" target="_blank">www.so-gnar.com</a> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=26 CHRIS HUTH http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=27 <img align="left" alt="" height="812" hspace="5" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/ChrisHuth_IMG_9934.jpg" width="200" /> FROM: Denver TITLE: Dunce Cap MATERIALS: Silkscreen collage THE STORY: &nbsp;Chris Huth would rather be swimming... ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;Chris huth is an illustrator and screen printer. He is the owner and operator of black cloud workshop in Denver, CO.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.huthbot.blogspot.com" target="_blank">www.huthbot.blogspot.com</a> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=27 JON STRIEBY http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=29 <img align="left" alt="" height="909" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/JonStrieby_DSC_9838.jpg" width="200" /> FROM: Evergreen TITLE: The Dance of the Minotaur MATERIALS: Acrylic paint THE STORY: &nbsp;This piece represents the Minotaur myth&nbsp;and his relationship with the maidens sacrificed to him. ARTIST BIO:&nbsp;Jon hails from the state of Colorado, born and raised.&nbsp; He has broken out and explored many parts of the globe but always finds himself back there.&nbsp; The same can be said about him as an artist; he has tried many other vocations but always finds himself making art, in a variety of mediums from woodworking to welding, painting to printmaking. <a href="http://www.jonstrieby.com" target="_blank">www.jonstrieby.com</a> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=29 IAN LEEMING http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=30 <img align="left" alt="" height="956" hspace="5" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/IanLeeming_IMG_9915.jpg" width="200" /> FROM: Crested Butte TITLE: Self Portrait MATERIALS: Spray paint and enamel THE STORY:&nbsp;Paying tribute to the Art of Winter&rsquo;s theme of risk-taking and&nbsp;experimentation, this piece represents an opportunity to test&nbsp;a new artistic direction - just as a skiers experiment with making&nbsp;turns into jumps. ** Winning bidder will also receive 2 lift tickets and two nights lodging courtesy of Crested Butte Mountain Resort** Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=30 KYLE BANISTER http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=31 <img align="left" alt="" height="859" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/KyleBanister_DSC_9850.jpg" width="200" /> FROM: Littleton TITLE: Winterlust MATERIALS: 1-Shot Lettering enamel THE STORY: &nbsp;The idea for this piece was to challenge the perception of &ldquo;Old Man Winter&rdquo; and re-imagine his image from cold, drab and gray into something fun, youthful and packed with enthusiasm. To perform this transformation, the board was hand painted in shades of blue with a splash of purple and pink. ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;I was slow to reach the conclusion that I was born to be an artist.&nbsp; For years I was told that being an artist was irresponsible and a person can&rsquo;t make a living at it.&nbsp; So I pursued other careers, but the art and creativity always tried finding a way out.&nbsp; For nearly twenty years I owned and operated a sign company.&nbsp; This is where I learned the use of many mediums and techniques.&nbsp; And after all that time of helping others realize their dreams, I decided it was time to chase mine.&nbsp; I admitted to myself that I am an artist. <div> This last year has brought many new challenges and rewards.&nbsp; I became the &ldquo;resident&rdquo; artist for ROOT Sports, Rocky Mountain, and have been featured in the broadcast of several Colorado Rockies Baseball games.&nbsp; I was also fortunate to have one of my pieces of art juried second place and displayed at the National Art Museum of Sport in Indianapolis, IN. &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> &nbsp; Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=31 ELSA CARENBAUER http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=2 <img align="left" alt="" height="763" hspace="5" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/ElsaCarenbauer_DSC_9848.jpg" width="200" /> FROM: Denver TITLE: Snow Furry MATERIALS:&nbsp;Acrylic&nbsp; THE STORY: &ldquo;Snow Furry&rdquo; is a sketch inspired by an Engrish translation of &ldquo;snow flurry.&rdquo;&nbsp; ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;Much of what influences this work stems from the artist&rsquo;s heritage: a mashup of Chinese imports and a quick-witted, Irish-German, Catholic family. <a href="http://www.nobonesleft.com" target="_blank">www.nobonesleft.com</a> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=2 JAKE ENDER http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=3 <img align="left" alt="" height="933" hspace="5" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/artist_Img/JakeEnder_DSC_9860(1).jpg" width="200" /> FROM: Avon TITLE:&nbsp;Constant Requiem MATERIALS:&nbsp;Acrylic and spray paint&nbsp; THE STORY:&nbsp;The piece is based on the idea of keeping composure and listening to intuition &ndash; especially when the world can present itself as being abrasive and uncertain.&nbsp; ARTIST BIO: &nbsp;I&#39;ve been working in various mediums such as ink, ink wash, watercolor, and chalk for around 8 years. I started working in graphic arts when I was 16, and worked my way up to digital art and into the snowsports industry since then. Most of my artwork can be seen on Liberty Skis products.&nbsp;Currently I am testing out using household products for media, such as tea, brandy, rum, and other things that produce unexpected results. My favorite thing about producing art is in fact, the unexpected things that occur during the creation of a piece. <a href="http://www.kubko.squarespace.com" target="_blank">www.kubko.squarespace.com</a> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/art.cfm?bid=3 LIBERTY SKIS http://www.artofwinter.co/brands.cfm?bid=4 <img align="left" alt="" height="1152" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/brand_IMg/Liberty_DSC_9912.jpg" width="200" /> FROM: Avon ARTIST:&nbsp;Jake Ender&nbsp; MODEL:&nbsp;&rsquo;12-&rsquo;13 Helix - 187 THE STORY: &nbsp;Friends James Satloff and Dan Chalfant first started talking about making skis in 2003. A year later, they started their company over a roll of the dice at the SIA Snow Show in Las Vegas in 2004. They contracted with a Canadian factory to produce the first Liberty samples after winning $50,000 at the craps tables in Las Vegas. Liberty continued to refine their products and got much appreciated awards from Powder and Freeskier. &nbsp;<a href="http://www.libertyskis.com" target="_blank">www.libertyskis.com</a> MSRP: $729 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/brands.cfm?bid=4 UNITY SNOWBOARDS http://www.artofwinter.co/brands.cfm?bid=5 <img align="left" alt="" hspace="10" src="http://www.companybe.com/ArtOfWinter/brand_IMg/unity.jpg" width="200" /> FROM: Silverthorne ARTIST:&nbsp;Pete Wurster&nbsp;&nbsp; MODEL:&nbsp;&rsquo;12-&rsquo;13 Dominion - 155 THE STORY: &nbsp;We&rsquo;ve been building some of the world&rsquo;s finest snowboards in the heart of the Rocky Mountains since 1995. Unity snowboards are high quality, high performance snowboards, hand built in Silverthorne, Colorado. The dominion has always been our classic big mountain freeride board. &nbsp;<a href="http://www.unitysnowboards.com" target="_blank">www.unitysnowboards.com</a> MSRP: $485 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/brands.cfm?bid=5 Home Page Video http://www.artofwinter.co/index.cfm?bid=1 <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/38524658?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="580"></iframe> Everday objects sculpted into art stimulates the imagination in a way ordinary works can rarely achieve. Artist and craftsman Sam Mobley sees the material as the protagonist; telling an authentic story that doesn&rsquo;t try to cover up or hide its past but to let that guide the creation. These notions feed this project and the construction of recycled cardboard and found materials breathed interest into the final concept. The result is three full-size cardboard gondola cars that hung in the Colorado Convention Center as a piece of programming for the Art of Winter during the 2012 SIA Snow Show. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.artofwinter.co/index.cfm?bid=1