Small Artworks Show Opening In CdA

The horses Tyree Kearns welds out of copper and steel would never wear ribbons in their manes. They are drawn from the war horses of ancient Rome or from Greek mythology. Look closely, and you’ll see their rippling muscles, flared nostrils and the fire in their eyes. “I like bringing out the spirit of animals,” the 26-year-old Rathdrum metal sculptor said. “Anybody can draw an animal. But you don’t always get that spark. That’s the single biggest thing I like to put in my pieces. I want it to look alive.” Tonight, Kearns’ metal sculptures will be among 300 pieces by 33 mostly regional artists in the opening of Art Spirit Gallery’s 13th annual Small Artworks Invitational show in downtown Coeur d’Alene. Most of the artists are from Spokane or Coeur d’Alene, but others come from Pasco, Boise, Olympia and Oregon/ Alison Boggs , SR. More here . (Kathy Plonka SR photo: Tyree Kearns, 26, works on a metal sculpture Thursday)\

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