Some good may come from bad things that happen, at least part of the time.  In early September 2008 Hurricane Ike came ashore at Galveston, Texas.  While central Indiana is 1000 miles away and hurricanes usually have little or no effect on the midwest, a straight line wind from Ike swept across the area with [...]

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There’s something intriguing about   notorious historical figures such as Wild Bill Hickok and Doc Holliday.    They inspire writers to write books and movies and they inspire sculptors like Mark Hopkins to celebrate their stories with art.  The latest character to captivate Mark Hopkins’ imagination is Buffalo Bill.  Here you see a sketch that Mark will use [...]

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What others may consider macabre, artist Kate Barger is inspired and she wants to tell a story.  Kate is known for her fine art beaded animal skulls.  Using tiny beads and other embellishment such as gemstone nuggets and leather, she painstakingly dresses these animal skulls.  She looks for unusual horns and unique features in the [...]

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If one were to describe Willis Miller’s work in a single word it would be serene.  Originally from Oklahoma City, Willis now resides in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  He began his career as an artist over 30 years ago.  Willis creates with feeling and thought as opposed to developing style.  Perhaps that’s why the serenity is clearly read in his [...]

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Finally we get our first look at Mark Hopkins’ latest addition to his Miracle Collection.  The first Rise and Walk has been cast and measures 24x16x10.  It will be limited to an edition of 50.

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We invite you to join us at 83 Spring Street Gallery on June 11th from Noon – 9pm when Allison Cantrell will be on hand for a meet and greet. 

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83 Spring Street Gallery welcomes Ozark, Missouri jewelry artist, Betsy Stafford for a 2-day event on Saturday, May 28th 12pm-9pm & Sunday, May 29th 11am-4pm.

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There’s an eleventh hour addition to the line up of sculptures that will debut at our May 21st Mark Hopkins event.  As a surprise Mark recently finished casting a brand new elephant sculpture called Ujamaa.  This piece measures 14x24x12 and there will only be 25 in this limited edition!  

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Each spring usually brings us new work from our 83 Spring Street Gallery artists.  Allison Cantrell is no exception.  We had a visit from her recently when it became evident that she had been very busy drawing during the winter.  You see pictured here Sip ‘n’ Itch.

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As  long as I have had the pleasure of knowing Mark Hopkins, this sculpture has been trying to emerge from his mind.  Now after many years of contemplation Doc Holliday is finally coming to fruition.

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