Benjamin Hummel
Sing a Song About Swans
Down in Colorado Springs, Colorado, sits a hotel with great historical significance. The Broadmoor Hotel has a legendary history. Many books and documentaries have been made about it. And at the center sits a beautiful lake, backdropped by Colorado foothills. And on that lake, swam a swan. Now, I didn’t take the photograph. Cherish did.…
Read More“Words of Character” Art Show and Gathering
You are cordially invited to the “Words of Character” Art Show and Gathering. “Words of Character,” is an art show of 12 surrealistic paintings, depicting greater themes of life and journey by award winning illustrator Benjamin J Hummel. How it all began It all began with a men’s group at the start of 2023. Annually,…
Read MoreLet me tell you about Audrey…
By now, many of you are familiar with my Audrey Hepburn portraiture piece. Simply titled, “Audrey,” here is the story of how she came to be. For many years now, I have become known for a unique caricature illustration style, created with acrylics on illustration board and enhanced with colored pencil. From this style, I’ve…
Read MoreLast Day! Hat Shop Musicians
While life can be filled with its ups and downs, every once in a while some days are simply magical. Such was an early May morning in Boulder recently. Started the morning off with friends and colleagues, and concluded with a walk down Pearl Street Mall with my lovely wife. Being a fan of hats,…
Read MoreDay Nine: Studio Cat
I will not lie, my cat loves to be a part of the action, always within arm’s reach of where I am painting, designing or drawing. Sometimes, when looking for a way to warm up in the morning, I’ll grab my sketch book, as she lazies about, looking back up at me with curiosity. One…
Read MoreDay Eight: Clear Creek Plein Air
Excited to report we have already sold two paintings during this 10 day sale! Our next piece was painted on location, on the Washington Street Bridge, looking at Clear Creek, in Golden, Colorado. Barely a stone’s throw away from this spot sits Coors Brewery. Day Eight’s offering is titled Clear Creek Plein Air, oil on…
Read MoreDay Seven: St. Mary's Glacier
“St. Mary’s Alice” oil on board. Framed as seen in picture. Size of art: 10″ x 16.” Size of framed art: approx. 13″ x 21″ Comes with a certificate of originality. Above Idaho Springs sits St. Mary’s Alice, formally St. Mary’s Glacier, where an ice field straddles between two mountain ridges. The bottom layer of…
Read MoreDay Six, Like Counting Down to Christmas!
Day six, and this is almost as exciting as counting down to Christmas! And speaking of Christmas, today’s piece is another Christmas themed piece. Titled “Mele Kalikimaka,” this is the result of what happens when you combine Christmas with Hawaii. This 20″ x 16″ painting will embolden any room with its presence, and get the…
Read MoreDay Three: "Along the Road to Cape Cod, 2"
“Along the Road to Cape Cod 2″ $99 for today only as a part of the 10 day, 10 paintings, cyber week special. Oil on board. Optional frame as seen in picture. Size of art: 11″ x 14.” Size of framed art: approx. 17″ x 21″ Comes with a certificate of originality. Being a Colorado…
Read More"Safe!" New Art by Benjamin Hummel
He’s reaching to steal second. The pitch is low and inside, which most pitches tend to be at this level. The batter was told to swing regardless, to distract the catcher, while the runner on first waits for the sign from his coach… who happens to also be his dad. “He’s scratching his nose. Does…
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