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Happy Birthday R.C. Gorman- Sale!

Brooke Sahd — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:15:38 +0000

In honor of R.C. Gorman, born July 26, 1931, R. C. Gorman Navajo Gallery is celebrating his Birthday with a 20% Off or more sale! Call or visit any of our galleries till the end of July to get 20% off your purchase. You will also receive a Free Gift with any purchase of $99 or more. Includes Free Shipping!* Offer ended July 31st.

*To receive this special offer you must call or visit one of our galleries directly listed below before August 1st 2023

R.C. Gorman Navajo Gallery – Scottsdale
Main Headquarters
7116 East Main Street
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
scottsdale@rcgormannavajogallery.com
1-480-478-4163

RC Gorman Navajo Gallery – Santa Fe
204 West San Francisco
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
santafe@rcgormannavajogallery.com
1-505-982-2888

RC Gorman Navajo Gallery – Taos
104 South Plaza
Taos, New Mexico 87571
taos@rcgormannavajogallery.com
1-575-758-2211
(ask for R.C. Gorman Navajo Gallery located at the Hotel La Fonda)

R.C. Gorman Navajo Gallery – Tubac
2221 E. Frontage Rd. Bdg I, Ste. 101
Tubac, Arizona 85646
tubac@rcgormannavajogallery.com
1-520-223-3899

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Happy Father’s Day

Brooke Sahd — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 21:57:55 +0000

R.C. Gorman dedicated a bronze portrait of his father, Carl Gorman, in honor of the Navajo Code Talkers. Carl Gorman was the oldest of the original twenty-nine Navajos who volunteered to form a secret division of the Marine Corps. They coded the Navajo language among themselves and were scattered across the Pacific during World War II. It was dangerous duty, but the Japanese never broke the code. (read more here)

All of us at R.C. Gorman Navajo Galleries Wish all Fathers a Happy Father’s Day!

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May You “Walk in Beauty” this Mother’s Day

Brooke Sahd — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:54:18 +0000

R.C. Gorman helped bring together Native American culture and the mystical southwest desert landscape into the mainstream of American art. Gorman used traditional stone lithography and pastel as his primary medium. Gorman’s many colorful depictions are often of Navajo women. He combined the tranquil desert landscapes of his homeland to create images that are both soothing and relaxing.

Gorman’s grandmother was a major influence in his life and in encouraging his decision to become an artist. She would tell him the many stories of Navajo legend. R.C.Gorman would become immersed in the tales and history of his ancestors.

In his early days, a young R.C. Gorman had limited art materials. Gorman would draw images in the dirt and on nearby rocks while his family tended to the sheep in the surrounding desert canyons.

May you have a beautiful and peaceful Mother’s Day.

From all of us at the R.C. Gorman Navajo Gallery

“Celebrating Women and Motherhood.”

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Joy of Flowers – The Art of R.C. Gorman

Brooke Sahd — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 12:45:40 +0000

Flowers are synonymous with the spring season. We are sharing a special selection of the beautiful art of R.C. Gorman and his love of flowers in his paintings. Spring also symbolizes new life and the return of a new season. In Native culture, the planting season is of great importance. The planting of corn and other crops has deep spiritual significance.

Although R.C. Gorman was famous for his paintings of Native women he also often incorporated flowers. His representations came from clean lines and large blocks of color. Small details were kept to a minimum in many of his paintings. For example, some paintings would show a moon, a mountain and a woman sitting accompanied by a single flower. In other paintings he would show a large assorted bouquet of bright flowers with a single woman.

May your Spring be filled with joy and peace this season from all of us at the Official R.C. Gorman Navajo Gallery.

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Visit the R.C. Gorman Navajo Gallery – Scottsdale Artwalk

Brooke Sahd — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 14:10:33 +0000

The Scottsdale ArtWalk is held on Thursday evenings throughout the year from 5 to 9 p.m. Please come and join us…

It is a great time to visit the R.C. Gorman Navajo Art Gallery while enjoying our beautiful Arizona Weather. Stroll through tree covered courtyards while you hear the cool bubbling water fountains and of course enjoy the fantastic dining, music and art!

We also have special discounts on many of R.C. Gorman’s most popular art works.

R.C. Gorman Navajo Gallery – Scottsdale
7116 East Main Street
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251

Call for more information:
1-480-478-4163

We look forward to seeing you at one of our galleries.

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R.C. Gorman Calendar – January 2023

Brooke Sahd — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 20:41:08 +0000

The entire R.C. Gorman Navajo Gallery staff wish you a Happy New Year in 2023!

Our exclusive R.C. Gorman 2023 Calendar is only available on our website or at any of our galleries. Enjoy his beautiful art all year long with this exclusive R.C. Gorman Navajo Gallery 2023 Calendar. Printed using high quality inks and paper it is available now for only $22.

There are many useful dates with “things to do” including Art Festivals, Art Walks, “Special Sale” Days that offer up to 20% off in our galleries, Balloon Festivals and much more.

We look forward to seeing you personally at one of our galleries.

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Desert Twilight! – R.C. Gorman – December 2022

Brooke Sahd — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 13:42:37 +0000

R.C. Gorman reflected on this very special time of year in his art. Just a few examples are shown here. Gracias!, a favorite amongst many, depicts the “thankfulness” for all we have. Also shown, First Snow… shares the joy that the “first snowfall” of the season brings to one’s spirit. Lastly… Luminarias is shown “lighting the way”…

From everyone at R.C. Gorman Navajo Gallery… We wish you a warm and wonderful Holiday Season.

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R.C. Gorman’s Simple Lines, Fluid Forms & Vibrant Colors

Brooke Sahd — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 15:32:22 +0000

Perhaps the most revered Native American artist ever, Navajo-born R.C. Gorman is noted for his simple lines, fluid forms and vibrant colors, with paintings, sculptures and ceramics that typically reflect Native American women. The New York Times dubbed R.C. Gorman “The Picasso of American Indian artists.”

Gorman’s use of color and his freedom of style depicts his people and traditions. Often working on oil paper, the pencil grease partially dissolved and gave each of his works a marvelous washed effect. Gorman added his own unique mix of colors using turpentine as well. He developed and refined this technique and used this approach with many of his artworks.

Oil painting papers have a special coating that prevents the paper from absorbing too much of the oil content of the paint. They usually have an embossed linen texture on their surface which is specially treated.

It’s important that the paper is sealed properly to prevent the paint from being absorbed. Too much absorption embrittles the natural fibre of the paper making it look matted and crumbly and can, in some cases, cause the pigment to lift from the surface. Using properly sealed and sized paper means that the colors remain bright and last over a longer period of time.

R.C. Gorman Navajo Gallery is the only recognized “Official Representative of the R. C. Gorman Estate”. We have the largest collection of R.C. Gorman art mediums in the world. We offer his original artworks as well as his: Limited Editions, Lithographs, Acrylic Paintings, Oil Pastels, Woodcuts, Bronzes, Ceramics and much, much more.

Our Giclees, made using a special process, are an affordable alternative to R.C. Gorman originals. They are made of 100% cotton paper and printed with 100-150 year archival inks so that they can be enjoyed for years to come. The paper has a much longer life span than commonly found with cheaper printing papers. Although more expensive, the long fibre strands of cotton give the paper the strength to withstand rougher handling without easily tearing.

R.C. Gorman Navajo Gallery Giclees can better withstand the changes in humidity and temperature. Our giclees are the highest quality reproductions of R.C. Gorman’s original artwork available anywhere making it very difficult to tell the difference between the Giclee and the original. All edges are hand-torn to remain consistent with the artist’s original aesthetic intent.

A Giclee is the only printing technique that accurately captures the colors and intent of the original art as closely as possible that not only can last for years …it can actually outlast the original!

Giclees are now available in 5 different sizes, framed or unframed, to compliment any room in your home or office.

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