Larry Zach’s Blog

New Year’s New Release Sale

January 14, 2010 · Leave a Comment

From now through January 31,
take $25 off Evening Solitude framed limited edition artwork,
and $10 off Evening Solitude framed open edition artwork!

Dear Zach Wildlife Art Collector,

It’s been an eventful year at Zach Wildlife Art. With our new home-based office, we now have a 30-second commute! Prairie, woods, birds, and deer are now right outside the window. Larry will now have more time to paint and research, our main goal in tackling this major change.

Larry has been painting one day each month at the new Bass Pro Shops in Altoona and has enjoyed talking with visitors about his artwork. Contact Bass Pro Shops to find out when Larry will be painting in 2010.

We held our first post-gallery open house during Thanksgiving weekend at Stoney Creek Inn in Johnston, just off I-35/80. It was a great success! Thanks to those made it out and escaped the Black Friday stampede at the malls to view Larry’s new artwork in peace. Watch the website for future events. You can also call to make an appointment to see new releases, to select framing, or to pick up artwork at our home/office/studio in Ankeny.

We are happy to announce the release of a new painting for the new year. Here’s some background on the new release, Evening Solitude – Rocky Mountain Elk, in Larry’s words:

“The original inspiration for this painting occurred on a February reference trip in Yellowstone. It was very cold and we’d been exploring the high country, looking for painting ideas and gathering reference material all day. As dusk approached it started snowing again. I don’t recall being able to hear any sound. The landscape was hauntingly beautiful. I captured as much as I could until it finally got too dark. On the way down I pondered what I’d experienced. There seemed to be many different ways to try to capture the scene in a painting. The three bulls moving silently through the landscape enhance the feeling of tranquility, leading to the piece you see here.”

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Evening Solitude - Rocky Mountain Elk (Limited Edition Classic Canvas, Box Frame)

Evening Solitude - Rocky Mountain Elk (Limited Edition Classic Canvas, Box Frame)

Evening Solitude is available in two limited edition canvas sizes, as well as two open edition canvas sizes. All four editions are high-quality giclée canvases. Larry does all the color-proofing and printing of these canvases in-house, so that we can guarantee only the highest-quality reproductions. When you see these canvas prints in person, you’ll be shocked to find how much they look like an original painting.

The largest size canvas of Evening Solitude – Rocky Mountain Elk, and the most limited in number, is theMaster Canvas, measuring 17″ tall x 30″ wide. The standard Master Canvas edition has a size of only 100 and the Artist Proof (AP) edition only 25. The other limited edition is the Classic Canvas. This edition replaces the standard paper print edition and measures 13″ tall x 23″ wide. You can now obtain your established print number, matching your existing Zach collection, in the new Classic Canvas limited edition at no additional cost. There are only 850 canvases in the standard Classic Canvas edition and only 125 in the AP edition.

Normally you would expect to pay a significant premium for a giclée canvas over a giclée paper print. Well, we have great news for our collectors… With the recent gallery move, we have trimmed our overhead significantly, and we are passing on these savings to our collectors. The standard Classic Canvas edition is priced at $145, the same price as past standard paper prints, and the Classic Canvas AP edition is only $175, also the same price as before. We have also been able to reduce the price of the Master Canvas standard edition Evening Solitude from $425 to $295 and the Master Canvas AP edition from $495 to $365.

For those looking to fill a smaller spot on the wall, or for a great gift idea, we have two open edition giclée canvases available, the Encore and Decorator sizes. See all editions framed on the back of this letter.

Orders can be placed by email at info@zachwildlifeart.com or by phone at 515-964-7872. Don’t hesitate to call if you have any questions.

Wishing you health and happiness in the new year,

Marcia Zach

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Evening Solitude - Rocky Mountain Elk framed edition sale

Framing Options: Evening Solitude - Rocky Mountain Elk

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Open House 2009, Dream Bucks III, and Evening Solitude Elk

November 6, 2009 · 1 Comment

In this issue:

  • Open House and Art Show 2009!
  • Sneak peak of Dream Bucks III
  • Release of new elk painting, Evening Solitude
  • New line of sepia artwork

Open House and Art Show 2009

Mark the upcoming Open House on your calendars:
November 26-29, 2009
Thursday   3pm – 8pm
Friday 10am – 8pm
Saturday 10am – 8pm
Sunday 10am – 5pm

Stoney Creek Inn
5291 Stoney Creek Court

Johnston, IA

Stoney Creek Inn is a nature-themed lodge right off I-80, close to malls and theaters. Also, our 2009 Open House presents a great opportunity to visit the new Bass Pro Shops in Altoona. Larry has been painting once a month at the store since they opened. Make the 2009 Zach Open House part of a perfect weekend getaway of Christmas shopping!

Highlights

  • Release of Dream Bucks III Midwest Monster
  • Release of new elk painting, Evening Solitude – Rocky Mountain Elk
  • $25 off framing on any limited edition art purchase
  • RSVP online for a free gift or discount coupon!
  • Forward this email to a friend. When your friend RSVPs and attends the open house, you’ll receive an extra gift!
  • Daily drawings for artwork prizes

Sneak Peak of Dream Bucks III

Dream Bucks III — Midwest Monster is the third image in the Dream Bucks series, which features some of the world’s
most impressive whitetails.

It follows Dream Bucks I — Hole in the Horn Buck and Dream Bucks II — The Missing Trophy. Featured in Dream Bucks III is the huge, non-typical buck taken by Kyle Simmons on October 16, 2008 in Eastern Iowa. This buck was Kyle’s first deer with a bow and was featured on the January 2009 cover of North American Whitetail magazine.

Scoring 275 5/8, it is our new Iowa state record archery nontypical, and the third largest nontypical whitetail in the
world ever taken by bow and arrow.


Dream Bucks III Sneak Preview


New elk painting, Evening Solitude released

“The original inspiration for this painting occurred on a February reference trip in the Rockies. It was very cold and we’d been exploring the high country, looking for painting ideas and gathering reference material all day. As dusk
approached it started snowing again. I don’t recall being able to hear any sound. The landscape was hauntingly
beautiful. I captured as much as I could until it finally got too dark. On their way down I pondered what I’d
experienced. There seemed to be many different ways to try to capture the scene in a painting. The three bulls moving silently through the landscape seemed to enhance the feeling of tranquility, leading to the piece you see here.” – Larry Zach

Evening Solitude - Rocky Mountain Elk
Evening Solitude — Rocky Mountain Elk


New line of sepia artwork

Larry has begun painting a new line of sepia paintings with a variety of subjects. These paintings will be available as originals and open edition canvases. See them first-hand at our 2009 Open House. The canvases will be available to take with you, framed and ready for Christmas gifts. Larry painting mooseMoose
Larry painting elephantJust Bluffing? Larry painting April with kitten (Patches)Best Friend Kitten
Larry painting Molly (Brittany spaniel)Best Friend Brittany Mountain ManMountain Man

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RSVP Form for Open House 2009

November 3, 2009 · Leave a Comment

If you RSVP before attending Open House 2009, you’ll receive your choice of a discount coupon or a free gift when you arrive.

Did a friend tell you about the Open House? And you’re not already receiving our postcards or emails? Make sure to list your friend’s name under “Referred By” so they’re eligible for the Tell-A-Friend discount.

Click here to RSVP!

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Studies from Bass Pro Shops Grand Opening in Des Moines

September 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment

We recently exhibited artwork at the grand opening of the new Bass Pro Shops store in Des Moines. Larry also had the opportunity to do live painting demonstrations each day. The first four images below are from the grand opening. The last image, of a charging elephant, is from another painting demonstration Larry conducted at the Bass Pro store on September 26.

During the five days at the store, we met many of the employees, all whom displayed great hospitality, and we visited with thousands of awestruck customers coming for their first visit to see the impressive displays and decor. We also had the added privilege of meeting John Morris, the founder and CEO of Bass Pro Shops, during the special Conservation Evening event.

We look forward to working further with Bass Pro Shops in the future, so keep your eyes open for more demonstrations and partnerships.

Here are the studies:

Mountain Man Study

Mountain Man Study

Study of April Zach and Patches the cat

Study of April Zach and Patches the cat

Oak tree study

Oak tree study

Study of Molly the dog

Study of Molly the dog

Larry and charging elephant study

Larry and charging elephant study

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Larry at Bass Pro Shops Grand Opening

August 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Come visit Larry and Marcia at the grand opening of the new Bass Pro Shops in Altoona!

1000 Bass Pro Drive NW
Altoona, IA 50009
Phone: 515-957-5500

August 26 – 30
Mon-Sat 9:00am – 10:00pm
Sun 10:00am – 7:00pm

  • Originals
  • Paintings in progress
  • New products
  • Watch larry paint on site

Map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=41.6597,+-93.5147+(Bass+Pro+Shops)&sll=41.659459,-93.515608&sspn=0.008929,0.01929&ie=UTF8&z=15&iwloc=A

Website:
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPage?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&appID=94&storeID=71

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New Website Launching Soon

August 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment

We’ll be launching our new website soon and we’re excited for all the new features and content that it will bring. Here are some highlights:

  • Online shopping for framed artwork with photos of every product
  • Integrated Larry’s blog for updates on paintings on the easel and other adventures
  • Photo and video sections to document painting research and travels

We hope to have the new site online in September so please come back, check it out, and let us know what you think.

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See Larry at The Other Art Show

June 25, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Dear Collector,

Larry and I are excited to invite you to ArtFest Midwest THE OTHER ART SHOW the weekend of June 27-28, held at the Varied Industries Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. This is our first year exhibiting at this popular, annual art show. Now that we have moved out of the gallery we will be able to meet old and new collectors at a variety of events such as this.

Here are some more details for the show:

THE OTHER ART SHOW
June 27-28, 2009
10-6 Saturday, 11-5 Sunday
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Varied Industries Building
Website

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Iowa’s Largest Fine Art Show! Seventh Annual!
  • Same weekend as downtown art show!
  • An Alternative, Affordable Juried Fine Art Show!
  • Free Admission/Parking—Park at Fairgrounds for Both Shows!
  • Free Shuttle to & from Des Moines Arts Festival!
  • ALL NEW! “Fire-Works”–A Welding Sculpture Demo!
  • 200+ Iowa and Midwestern Artists!
  • “KidzDuArt!” area with “Create-a-Puppet”
  • Silent Auction of Art Work (proceeds to benefit Orchard Place, an organization serving troubled youth in central Iowa)

We will be have some show-only special prices available. Stop in to see some of Larry’s recent works and paintings in progress.

Hope to see you June 27 or the 28 at the show!

Marcia

http://www.stookeyshows.com/afmw/show_info.html

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Watch the new video for the Father’s Day Gift Giveaway

June 9, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Dear Collector,

To all nature lovers and dad lovers! Zach Wildlife Art has a special deal for you and that special man in your life. Here are the details:

  • Purchase a framed open edition giclee canvas (new product!)
  • We send you not only the framed canvas, but a FREE gift for dad
  • We ship it to you FREE, too!

We think this is such an exciting offer that we produced a new video to tell you all about it. Click the play button below to see if Larry’s artistic talents extend to acting!

(Click “HD” in the YouTube player to watch the video in high-definition.)

So, what did you think of the video? Doesn’t Larry look good cooking in camo? (We want as many people as possible to see the embarassing outtakes, so please forward this email to your friends!)

Which type of dad do you have? Check out the free gift options below:

Free gift options

How to order:

All orders must be received by Monday, June 15 to insure delivery by Father’s Day, June 21. However, this free gift and free shipping offer is available through Tuesday, June 30 [updated date] Sunday, June 28 for those that don’t need the gift before the holiday. Don’t delay!

Here are 5 easy steps to making 2009 the perfect Father’s Day for your dad:

1. Which size canvas? (Decorator or Encore)
Decorator framed size: About 13 1/2″ x 17″
Encore framed size: About 17 1/2″ x 23″
2. Which image? (see choices below)
3. Which frame? (F5 or F6 for game Decorators and Encores, F11 or F6 for songbird Decorators, see examples below)
4. Which free gift? (see photos of gifts above, see links below for more details on each gift)
5a. Email the answers to these questions to info@zachwildlifeart.com. Please include your name, shipping address, phone number, and method of payment (credit card or check). The total for the encore with tax is $168.54. The total for the decorator with tax is $104.94. If paying by credit card, we will call you to request a credit card number.
-OR-
5b.  Call 515-964-7872 to place your order over the phone. Please leave your name and phone number if you reach the answering machine.

Painting choices:

The artwork listed below is available in either the Decorator or the Encore size, except songbird paintings, which are available in Decorator size only.
See images of all the artwork here.

Farm Scenes with Whitetail Deer

Old Rivals I
Old Rivals II
Old Rivals III

Whitetail Deer

November Frost
Big City Bucks
Broken Solitude
Winter Sunrise
Dream Bucks I
Dream Bucks II

Pheasant

Willow Bottom Ringnecks
Sportsman’s Dream

Turkey

Oak Ridge Monarch
Foggy Morning Trio

Songbirds

(Decorator size canvas only)

Bluebirds and Purple Coneflower
Goldfinch on Ironweed
Winter Cardinals on Goldenrod
Winter Pair Juncos
Indigo Pair Bunting

Framing options:

There are two framing options for each size of canvas.
Bluebirds and Purple Coneflower is shown in the darker F6 frame with golden fillet. Indigo Bunting – Redbud is shown in the lighter F11 frame.
Big City Bucks is shown in the darker F6 frame. Oak Ridge Monarch is shown in the golden oak F5 frame.

Bluebirds and Purple Coneflower (Frame F6)
Bluebirds and Purple Coneflower (Decorator Canvas, Frame F6)
Indigo Bunting - Redbud (Frame F11)
Indigo Bunting – Redbud (Decorator Canvas, Frame F11)
Big City Bucks (Frame F6)
Big City Bucks (Encore Canvas, Frame F6)
Oak Ridge Monarch (Frame F5)
Oak Ridge Monarch (Encore Canvas, Frame F5)

More information on the free gifts:

Small print:

  • Free gifts are limited to two per household.
  • We reserve the right to substitute a free gift of equal or greater value if the supply of the original gift runs out.
  • Our standard satisfaction guarantee applies to the artwork purchased during this promotion. If you are not completely satisfied with your artwork order, you can return the artwork (along with the free gift and its original packaging) for a full refund or exchange.
We hope you have a great Father’s Day this year!
Sincerely,

Zach Wildlife Art

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Retail Gallery Now Closed

April 11, 2009 · 1 Comment

Updates

As of May 1, 2009

  • The moving sale is now over and the retail gallery location is closed. The event was a great success, and we really enjoyed visiting and catching up with all of the customers who were able to attend.
  • The sale was accompanied by a physically-demanding move of all the contents of the gallery. That part was not as much fun! Fortunately we were generously assisted by a number of young and energetic collectors/outdoorsmen.
  • With the move to the new website (launching soon), we are also changing our business phone number. The new number is 515.964.7872. Please update your records. As always, we are also available by emailing info@zachwildlifeart.com.

As of Friday, April 24, 2009

  • New songbird open edition canvases in stock with introductory sale price ($89, normally $109)
New songbird open edition canvases

New songbird open edition canvases. (Molly not for sale!)

  • All home decor and gifts marked down again. Lamps now 50% off. Lots of other items at 75% off.

What

We’re reducing the inventory in the gallery before we move operations online. This means big savings for you.

Framed artwork, home decor, and gifts, including authentic African carvings, are on sale up to 75% off.

Bring in your unframed Zach prints and receive 10% off framing. Plus, we will ship your newly framed artwork back to you for free!

Take advantage of this sale to find the perfect gifts for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. The holidays will be here before you know it.

We also have some new products available for order, including open edition canvas art. Now, for the first time, you can hang a decorator canvas on your wall of sold-out Zach classics like November Frost!

Free Encore Print

Take home an Encore open edition print, normally $50, for free with any purchase of $50 or more!

Painting choices include: Old Rivals I, II, & III; Big Timber BucksBig City Bucks, & Big Country Bucks; Foggy Morning Trio – Turkey, Whitetail, & Canada Geese; and Serengeti Warrior – African Lion.

Photos from Moving Sale

If you’d like a preview of the great sales at the gallery before you walk through the door, check out this slideshow. Here are some examples:

20% off framing on limited edition art
20% off framing on limited edition art, including Bluebirds and Purple Coneflower
30% off this table, including sculptures and lamps
30% off this table, including sculptures and lamps
50% off this table
50% off this table, including candleholders, duck carvings, Big Sky Carvers bears, clocks, and more
75% off this table
75% off this table, including artwork, hats, shirts, belt buckles, and ornaments
$20 off framed open edition canvases
NEW PRODUCT!
$20 off framed open edition canvases
Plants and furniture must go!
Plants and furniture must go!
Click here to see the rest of the moving sale!

Complimentary Notecards and Postcards

We have extra notecards and postcards of most paintings. Please take home as many as you can use!
Complimentary notecards and postcards

Extended Hours

Hours:       10 am – 8 pm every day through April 26

Where

641 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA (map)

Why

As you may have heard at the last open house, we are moving our physical gallery to the web. We’re excited about this transition and the opportunities it creates for Marcia and I to travel and for me to spend more time painting in the field.

Our new website, which is almost finished and will launch soon, will make it simple to order the latest release and will feature expanded content such as photos and videos from the field. For more details on the transition and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) read this post.

We look forward to seeing you at the gallery one last time!

Sincerely,

Larry

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Moving the Gallery: Details and FAQ

April 11, 2009 · 1 Comment

Update

May 1, 2009

  • The moving sale is completed and the retail gallery is now closed. The new and improved website will be launching soon!

Original Post

In April 2009, Zach Wildlife Art will be transitioning from a bricks-and-mortar gallery in Ankeny to a new online gallery experience complimented by regular public showings.

In preparation for the move, we will be featuring a moving sale to reduce our in-store inventory. Framed artwork is heavy and fragile, so we want to move as little as possible! Read about the moving sale here.

Why are you making this transition?

Marcia and I are excited for the travel opportunities that emerge once we are no longer physically tied to running the gallery. We look forward to gathering inspiration and reference for future artwork from diverse locations and enjoying the wonders of nature that never cease to amaze us. I think collectors will notice this diversifying inspiration in my future artwork.

Our new website, which is almost finished and will launch soon, will make it simple to follow in-progress paintings on my easel and to order the latest releases at any time, any day of the week. The website will contain not only information on paintings, but you’ll also find my blog, photo slideshows, and videos documenting my adventures with nature and the outdoors.

I think the online gallery will provide an enhanced, interactive experience for collectors, whether they reside in Ankeny or Anchorage.

The transition also offers more diverse opportunities for Marcia and I to interact directly with collectors, at places such as art shows and conservation events that we have not previously been able to attend.

How will the transition enhance Larry’s painting and conservation work?

Increased freedom of time and place creates better and more frequent opportunities for plein air painting (originals painted outside, on-location). Plein air painting provides unique, informal originals for collectors and exceptional opportunities for continuously practicing and improving as an artist. Also, Marcia and I have a long list of countries and continents where we would like to gather reference in the future. In no particular order, they include: New Zealand, Europe, Africa, Asia, and more. I expect to find increased opportunities for field wildlife study and more opportunities to partner in special projects with conservation groups and nature advocacy, such as Springbrook Conservation Education Center.

Where will I be able to see Larry and his artwork in person?

Attendance at shows and conservation banquets will be maintained or increased, including: Iowa Deer Classic (Des Moines), Iowa Safari Club International (SCI) annual banquet, Iowa Wildlife and Nature in Art Show (Cedar Rapids), and numerous conservation banquets.

We are working to schedule other artist showings at locations such as Tassel Ridge Winery and our dealer galleries and department stores, such as Scheels.

If you have a suggestion or request for me to attend a new event, please email the information to info@zachwildlifeart.com.

How do I keep up-to-date on Zach Wildlife Art news, including painting releases?

We have several channels to share news with our customers, so you can choose which methods work best for you, including:

  • Larry’s Studio Insider email newsletter (subscribe by completing the form here)
  • Postal mailings (to sign up, call or leave a note in the comment field here)
  • Website events listing
  • Larry’s Blog

How do I view, order, and obtain artwork and keep up-to-date on news?

We provide a range of methods for you to view the latest artwork, to place your order, and to receive your purchases, including:

  • Art shows, gallery showings, and conservation banquets
    • View, order, and pick up artwork
  • Telephone
    • Order artwork to be shipped
  • Website
    • View, order, and arrange shipping of artwork
  • Postal mailings
    • View artwork (order via phone)

The new website will offer many new features, including large artwork images with zoom for an up-close look at the brush strokes, an easy-to-use ordering process, and quicker order processing and shipping times.

Personalized customer support will continue to be our highest priority, and we encourage you to never hestitate to pick up the phone and call when you have a question.

As always, artwork can be purchased at our network of dealer galleries and sporting goods stores.

What framing options will you offer?

Zach Wildlife Art will continue to provide framing for all of Larry’s work, including originals, prints, canvases, and open edition artwork. We will offer several recommended framing packages for each Zach painting, enhancing the artwork with the best combinations of frame and matting. If custom framing of Zach art is desired, a unique combination can be created to meet your individual needs.

For collectors who don’t use email, will postal mailings be sent for new releases?

Yes, we will continue to send mailings with information on new releases to those collectors who request them. Please let us know if you want to be included on the postal mailing list.

Thank you for working with us as we progress through this transition and learning process. I am grateful to have such a wonderful group of collectors. It is spending time with others who share in my love of wildlife and nature that makes my work so fulfilling.

Please make sure to call (515-964-1570) or email if you have any other questions.

Sincerely,

Larry Zach

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