Tuesday, June 30, 2015

''BEST FRIENDS''





''BEST FRIENDS'' showing the start and finish of bronze memorial sculpture of Jason Eades located at Park Elementary school Casper, WY. Jason was a young boy who lost his life to cancer. His family started the Jason's Friends Foundation which helps and supports other families who have to deal with this horrible disease. When a child is diagnosed with a brain or spinal cord tumor or childhood cancer, the family suddenly faces unexpected medical expenses, numerous road trips for medical appointments and treatments and other financial hardships such as, loss of income. Before Jason's Friends Foundation, there was no organized help for these families in Wyoming. Jason's Friends Foundation ensures that Wyoming families will not lose everything they own simply because they have the misfortune of having a child with cancer. Jason's Friends Foundation provides financial support the family needs in order for the family to focus on one of the most emotional and critical challenges in life, having a child with cancer. Jason's Friends Foundation Phone: (307) 235-3421

Monday, June 29, 2015

Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show & Sale


It is an honor to be showing my art the Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show & Sale this year. They will be auctioning off my 30'' tall bronze of ''WYOMING COWBOY''. My sculpture of the great Wyoming bucking horse Steamboat who was voted worst bucking horse at Cheyenne Frontier Days in 1906. That is back when they had to ride them to stand still and not 8 seconds. chrisnavarro.com

Monday, June 22, 2015

'' WHEN CHAMPIONS MEET’'

''WHEN CHAMPIONS MEET’' is my monument I created for the Greeley Independence Stampede Rodeo arena Greeley Colorado. The Stampede is having a Opening Night Gala, Art Show and dinner Wednesday, June 24th 5:30 pm at the Island Grove Events Center.If you are in the area stop by and meet me and the other 30 artist. For tickets call 970-356-7787. The show runs through July 5th hope to see you there.

Thursday, June 18, 2015

''SALMON DREAMS''


''SALMON DREAMS'' I designed 2 life-size bear sculptures for a collectors gate entrance, He wanted 2 bears guarding his house but they have fallen asleep. Sleeping bears don't tell a great story unless they are dreaming of Salmon.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

In the end it is not about how many years you lived


The great thing about working with bronze it is such a strong, durable, and permanent medium. . The creation of monuments is extremely time consuming and labor intensive, requiring an initial design, creating a clay model, then casting it in bronze through the lost wax method. I find that the labor gives me great personal satisfaction. To know that my work will be standing in the sun long after I’m gone for future generations to experience and enjoy is thrilling. Sculpting is what I do for a living, I have found something I have a great love and passion for. I hope others can see that through the works I have created. Because In the end it is not about how many years you lived in this world but what you leave behind that truly matters.

Friday, June 12, 2015

''Embrace the Struggle” The challenges and rewards of being a professional artist.



''Embrace the Struggle”

The challenges and rewards of being a professional artist. Chris Navarro will share his wild journey from bull rider to bronze artists. Come along for this inspirational ride. I promises it will last longer than eight seconds and you will not be bored!

Thursday, June 11, 2015

''Saint Anthony's Joy''

''Saint Anthony's Joy'' bronze sculpture of a monument I created for Saint Anthony's School and Parish in Casper WY. I wanted to show the simple joys in life. Like tossing a young child into the air and watching their face. Just as I did with my own children. 

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

''WYOMING BUFFALO''


''WYOMING BUFFALO'' this is a buffalo I painted a few years back for a fundraiser for the Nicolaysen Art Museum in Casper WY.Using hide painting symbolism  I wanted to show how important the buffalo was to the Native Americans way of life.  chrisnavarro.com

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Info on the events at the Buffalo Bill Art Show Sept 25,26- 2015.


This is the info on the events at the Buffalo Bill Art Show Sept 25,26- 2015. If you want to have a good time and enjoy all the great art then this is time to go to Cody Wyoming. Hope to see you there!

Monday, June 8, 2015

I designed wearable art for the Buffalo Bill Art Show I created a matched set bolo, bracelet and buckle.


I will be the Honorary Artist for the 2015 Buffalo Bill Art Show in Cody WY Sept 25-26. I was asked by the art show committee to design wearable art for this special event. I created a matched set bolo, bracelet and buckle. I made a small sculpted relief of my bronze sculpture ''Wyoming Cowboy'' at 1.5'' as the center piece. They can be purchased by contacting Kathy Thompson director Buffalo Bill Art Show at (888)-598-8119  Bolo  $195. Bracelet $300. and Buckle $225. This will be my 24th year showing my art at the BBAS and feel extremely privileged to be the Honorary Artist. Thank you Chris Navarro

Thursday, June 4, 2015

''CLOUD DANCER''


''CLOUD DANCER'' by Chris Navarro I created this sculpture with a flowing S design. The eagle and the base both have very contrasting compositions and textures. Combining realism with abstraction gives this sculpture a very unique look. Attaching the eagles top wing I use the negative space beneath the lower wing to give a feeling of flight and movement in the sculpture.
Original precast sculpture to be cast in bronze. 20.5'' height and 10.5'' length 8'' width limited edition 50 a precast bronze price of $1850. 50% deposit balance when bronze sculpture is shipped please contact Chris Navarro Studio if you have any questions chrisnavarrostudio@gmail.com (307)259-7305 Here is a short video showing the creation of the sculpturehttps://youtu.be/Gl-t_ncR8HQ and also another video showing the bronze casting process https://youtu.be/NNNNjQbKjOA