Red Cliff Gallery

The Red Cliff Gallery is located in conjunction with the Aspen Grove Retreat and features two extremely talented Colorado artists. Artists Connie L. Morse and Dave Sime travel worldwide for inspiration.  These experiences result in the diverse subject matter reflected in their paintings and sculptures.  Those who are interested in fine art may wish to visit our Durango, Colorado art galleries and studio workshop to see works in progress.

Connie and Dave are featured in the March/April issue of Wildlife Art magazine in an article written by Judy Archibald entitled "A Tale of Three Families".
Click here to see images featured in the issue: Wildlife Art

Connie L. Morse

"I feel that my art communicates my love for nature and the beauty that has been my pleasure to paint. For many years nature has been my instructor and the outdoors my studio."--Connie L. Morse

Connie L. Morse works primarily in oil, and her bold brush strokes and brilliant use of color make her style distinctive and appealing. Her paintings involve the viewer with a sense of freedom to interpret and explore a visual adventure.
Connie has had a lifelong passion for plein air painting, which gives her the ability to accurately portray the colors and designs of a multitude of landscapes. Her many years of ranch life give Connie's western paintings true authenticity and feeling.

"Connie has a combination of spontaneity and control in her brush strokes that takes years of experience to achieve" Professor, Lewis Martsolf Cicotelo


"Evening Glow" By: Connie L. Morse
Original Oil 24"X 30"
This painting is currently being featured in the Bosque Arts Center's "Art Classic" show in Clifton, Texas.
The painting was chosen from over 700 entries by Cowboy Artist of America juror, John Coleman.

More of Connie's Art      Connie's Large Paintings

 


Dave Sime

"My feeling and enthusiasm for the creative process begins with my love for the natural environment." I want my paintings and sculptures to communicate a sense of the story, attitude, time, and place that bond the artist and viewer in an emotional response." Dave Sime

Dave's sculpture "Silent Watch" is featured in the March issue of Cowboys and Indians magazine, in an article written by arts editor Charlotte Berney.
Click the link to see the editorial: Cowboys and Indians                                                                         

"Dave Sime has a deep sense of feeling, knowledge, and enthusiasm for both watercolor painting, and sculpture. He has spent a lifetime studying, sketching, painting and sculpting his western, Indian, wildlife, and landscape subjects. This allows him to sculpt clean lines and fluid forms into earthbound shapes that interpret the human or animal form.
His subjects include Native Americans, wildlife and landscapes. His sculptures of Native Americans are expressive and display emotion as well as attention to detail, while those of wildlife have a dynamic quality."

Charlotte Berney, Arts Editor Cowboys and Indians magazine

 


"Red Rock Rider" Original Watercolor 14" X 11" by: Dave Sime
This painting is currently being featured in the C. M. Russell Museum's "Masters in Miniature" show in Great Falls, Montana.The painting was chosen by jury from over 800 entries submitted by nationally known artists.
 

Dave's Sculptures         Dave's Watercolors and Prints 

 Connie and Dave publish an occasional email news letter when special editorials, awards, open studio events or when they are juried into national shows. To see the latest issue click on: Newsletter

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