We are pleased to announce JODY MILLER as our Artist for the Month of August.
In 1984 at the age of 22, Jody was happy to just be around horses and took a job on an Arabian Horse ranch in Thermal, CA. At first Jody was mucking stalls, feeding and grooming the horses. The ranch hand work kept her near the creatures she loved. It was by sheer accident that she, with her 35mm Minolta camera, discovered her talent for horse photography. Snapping pictures of horses, and mares with their foals and even some of the cowboys, Jody was simply enjoying herself.
After seeing the photos that she had taken, some of the boarders at the ranch asked her to take photos of their horses. She was also asked by others to take promotional photos of their studs. They saw in Jody’s photos her ability to capture the essence of their horse’s spirit. Not many photographers can do that.
Jody has developed her skills in photography and creating equine art. She has acquired many collectors of her work worldwide. Jody makes her home in Prescott, Arizona but travels throughout the country looking for horses to photograph. She has won many awards for her images and has been published numerous times.
“As an artist I hope you can sense your own feelings of strength, of freedom, beauty, aliveness, passion, inspiration, self- assurance, and poise well up within you as you look at my work. It is my goal that you feel connected through these photographs and that you discover the sense of spirit that awaits you in your own life. This is my brand. This is what I intend for you to recognize when you see my photography, even before you look for my signature. I am living my dream!”
Please join us as we present Jody’s exquisite photography during an Artist Reception,
August 24th during the 4th Friday Art Walk from 5-8pm.
Wine, appetizers and live music with Kaileena & Dan.
Roger Asay and Rebecca Davis
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Philip Brown
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Judy Bruce
Judy's expressive "abstract surreal mixed media paintings" are created in her studio in Cave Creek, Arizona. At it's hea...
Elizabeth Buck
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Royce Carlson
Royce worked in many media for years but after moving to Prescott he began creating welded steel sculptures. He works with found o...
Kit Carson
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Kevin Caron
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Mark Carter
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Marco Cecala
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Peggotty Christensen
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Leigh Cosby
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Doe Cross
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Bandhu Scott Dunham
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Newy Fagan
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Katherine Farr
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Christy Fisher
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Jenny Foster
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Joanne Frerking
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Tim Garvin
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Raina Gentry
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Donna Gordon
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Kathryn Guler
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Judy Hegenauer
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Liam Herbert
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Aimee Herring
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Edward Jones
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Michelle Johnson
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Mike Konen
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Linda Korstad
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Laughing Glass Studio
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Lindsay Livingston
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Frank Luedtke
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Linda Lutes
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Nathan Macomber
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Marc Matsui
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David McDonald
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Steve McGovney
Working from his studio in Prescott, Steve creates wild and unusual artwork using ceramic molds. His new works in the "Imagin...
Byron Mckeown
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Deanne Mckeown
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Lesley Aine McKeown
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Mark Mikutowski
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Dave Newman
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Jon Oakes
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Doug Oliver
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Bill Ooms
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Carol and Tom Paretti
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Tania Radda
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Sugatha Roeder
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Carol Russell
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Lana Saint Michel
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Mary Ann Sears
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Tess Mosko Scherer
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Marna Schindler
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Carolyn Schmitz
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Jody Skjei
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Bonny Stauffer
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Chelsea Stone
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Terry Stone
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Rafe Terry
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Sandy Terry
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Valerie Watson
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Myron Whitaker
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Jenny Willigrod
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FOURTH FRIDAY ART WALK EVERY MONTH
Birthday Bash!!!
by Nancy Timper on 30 Apr, 2018 - Comments Off on Birthday Bash!!!
WOW….What a Birthday Bash tonight!! The music by Christy Fisher and her Cattywampus band was HOT! The birthday cake sweet and the wine was flowing! Huge turnout to celebrate our 15th year! Thank you to the many faithful customers who showed up tonight and to all those who couldn’t…THANK YOU for supporting us all these […]
Dave Newman Reception
by Nancy Timper on 06 Apr, 2018 - Comments Off on Dave Newman Reception
What an outstanding night !!
Reception for Chelsea Stone and Alex Horst
by Nancy Timper on 06 Mar, 2018 - Comments Off on Reception for Chelsea Stone and Alex Horst
What an incredible evening and amazing crowd we had despite the snow!!
Acker Night 2017
by Nancy Timper on 22 Dec, 2017 - Comments Off on Acker Night 2017
Congratulations to Acker Night musicians and volunteers for another successful fundraising event!
Kit Carson Reception
by Nancy Timper on 29 Nov, 2017 - Comments Off on Kit Carson Reception
What a Great Crowd and a Great Time we had at KIT CARSON’s Reception and Trunk Show!!
Jody Skjei Artist Reception
by Nancy Timper on 19 Oct, 2017 - Comments Off on Jody Skjei Artist Reception
The town sure came out to see Prescott’s favorite metal artist, JODY SKJEI!! A fun and lively group and we Thank each and every one of you for attending! Thanks also to Marko Donnelly for his soulful sounds. See you next time!
The owners of Van Gogh’s Ear are most proud of its history. After spending almost five months renovating the space themselves to accommodate the needs of a large gallery, the ever-versatile owners then constructed all of their own pedestals and display cases!
A year later, the owners were rewarded for their efforts when Arizona governor, Janet Napolitano, presented the architect and gallery owners with a Main Street Award for historic reconstruction of a commercial space.
Giving back to the community has always been an integral part of who we are. Over the past few years we have had the privilege to contribute to the following organizations that have brought needed services and quality of life to our community and Arizona: Prevent Child Abuse AZ, Yarnell Restoration Fund, Prescott Film Festival, Courthouse Lighting Fund, Chalk It Up!, West Yavapai Guidance Clinic Foundation, and Prescott Creeks.
But in the end, it is ensuring honest, open and respectful relationships – whether between owner and artist, manager and employee or business and community – that remains the key to success or failure. Van Gogh’s Ear Gallery prides itself on its continued dedication to those principles and to its collection of top-notch art.
Come visit Van Gogh's Ear !
On Whiskey Row in Historic Downtown Prescott
928.776.1080
156B South Montezuma Street, Prescott, AZ 86303