Saturday, October 30, 2010

NOVEMBER 2010 UPDATE

So much has happened since we updated this blog.

We spent 3 1/2 months in Italy and a week in Norway this summer. Took over 4,000 photos and 1200 videos as reference for producing art this coming year. What an incredible experience where everywhere you turn history hundreds of years old stare you in the face. Saw the quarry where Michelangelo got the marble to carve his famous "David". See our web site to see a photo of "Juliet's balcony" in Verona. Also posted is a new pen and ink with water color of one of the many places in Venice we visited.

We also have completely redone our web site. Same address but a totally different format. Again my son in law, Tyler Edwards, helped me with it. We are also coming out with a newsletter every few weeks and would encourage you to subscribe by going to our web site: olsongalleries.com.

Ruth painted a beautiful mural on the exterior wall of our studio in Spring City as one of three more to be painted in the Spring. She is not new to the mural painting as you can see on the blog. She will be offering a workshop in the Spring on mural painting. Go to our web site and let us know if you are interested in taking the class or any of the other workshops offered. We now have an Olson Gallery sign that supports the original clock used in the movie set of Heidi starring Shirley Temple! Our little town is all in the historical district so the sign fits. This summer we are relocating our old, 3 hole, outhouse to the front of the studio and are attaching a 4 foot water wheel to it to create a unique water feature.

Check out Spring City's Arts web site: springcityarts.com

Friday, October 16, 2009

New Branch Office

We are now opening a branch "Olson Galleries" at Meidera Beach in Florida. More news on it and the grand opening later.

Friday, January 23, 2009

Olson Galleries


Mural by Ruth on Blue Boar Inn
Midway, UT










We are a husband wife team. Ruth paints mostly in acrylics picture size, but she also paints murals on and in building walls. Her art consists of florals and figures Some of her beautiful paint talent is on furniture which she sometimes also carves relief sculpture. She also is a talented Interior Designer having provided design services for banks, office buildings and homes. George is a retired architect that specialized in themed resort type architecture and custom homes. Much of his architecture can be seen in the Swiss Town of Midway, UT. His art is produced using pen and ink, watercolor, oils and mixed media. Subject matter includes Mormon temples, historical scenes, fantasy, and a variety of other subjects.

Olson Galleries, once located in Midway, UT, is now located in Spring City in the middle of the state. Our historical little town is known for the many artists that live here or come to town to create their art. It is peaceful, with very little traffic, and wonderful caring people. Presently there are 6 art galleries that represent various media as well as knife makers, pottery and furniture. Some are not open all of the time; however, so it's best to call first. Examples of our art shown here are difficult to see but larger views and more variety can be seen on our website: olsongalleries.com.

Our giclee prints are sold as 5x7, 8x10, 11x14, and 16x20 and are offered on handmade paper, canvas and other quality paper. Prices range from $15 to $200 for prints. Ruth also paints beautiful table art on a material to fit custom requests. This is a very unique product that is removable and can be easily stored. She also paints a play chalk mat for children which helps them to learn. Call for prices on original fine art, table art and play chalk mats.

North Light Books has published a book for beginners by George titled "Pen & Ink with Watercolor" which is being marketed internationally. The price on this blog with a personal autographed message is $17.00 plus $7 for shipping and handling.

We will be having an Open House in the near future and will send you an invitation if you will leave your address and phone number in the personal comment section of this blog. Or email us at george@olsongalleries.com. Come and see us at our gallery located at 398 N Main in Spring City, UT (or mail us at PO Box 572, Spring City, UT 84662. Phone 435 671 0164.