Thursday, November 8, 2007 YOURHUB

Art enthusiasts gain chance to tour city,
see artists and their work environments

By MARIA BATTISTA YOURHUB CONTRIBUTOR

		Some samples of work created by artists in the 5th Annual Artists' Studio tour. Top: Dining By Moonlight, Deb Komitor Far left: Raku­ harmonies, Mariya Zvonkovich Left: Vase 2, Ken and Tina Riesterer

The Pikes Peak Studio Tour is not to be missed with the fifth anniversary of its annual tour and sale November 10 and 11! The tour is fast be­coming a Pikes Peak area autumn tradition for hundreds of art enthusiasts.

The public has a unique opportunity all weekend to visit the private working studios of 18 professional, local artists (in 12 different studios) who will be showing and selling works in oil painting, acrylic and watercolor, monotypes, photography, pottery, fine jewelry, pastels, clay and bronze sculpture, fiber, glass, painted furnishings and copper paintings.

A map to the studios can be downloaded from www.pikespeakstudiotour.com. You are invited to stop by the studios of your choice to enjoy refreshments, conversation with the artists in a relaxed, intimate setting, a tour of each creative work space, and a bounty of exciting new fine art pieces available for purchase. Visitors may also register at each studio for a free work of art! Winners will be notified the following week after a drawing is held at the end of the tour.

So reserve 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 for your invitation to be inspired by quality art, delighted by the hospitality of the local arts community, and your chance to win or purchase a beautiful work of skill and imagination.

For additional information contact Lori DiPasquale at 473-1685.