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If you are looking for the perfect art for your ski condo or ski house, or a great gift for a skiers, look closely at these photographs. The skiers in the Skier Series by Hooey Mountain are miniature antique toys from the 1930's and 40's photographed high in the mountains at premier ski resorts. These tiny figures draw you in, evoke a nostalgic feeling for the dawn of skiing but are presented in a vibrant, modern context. The mix of vintage toy images with a contemporary feel creates a great visual addition to any home or modern mountain space. These images showcase the beauty of mountain landscapes with a wink of whimsy designed to surprise and delight.   

All images are taken on site, many in the mountains and not photoshopped to appear on location. 

In addition to the skiers I have diversified the offering of antique toys to include  non skiers toy athletes.  They include antique snowshoers, fisherman, golfers, bikes (not antiques), hikers, skaters, snowboarder and racket sport players (tennis, padel, or pickleball players). 

 Toy bikers on a winter snow track by Hooey Mountain

In addition to the toy series, Hooey Mountain offers additional art for modern mountain homes or for anyone looking for transitional art. 

The Corduroy Studies are original pieces consisting of twenty-five or more individual pigment prints of freshly groomed snow, also known as corduroy. The photos of freshly groomed snow are arranged, individually float mounted and placed just so. The individual images were all shot early in the morning at a ski resort before the rush of skiers arrived. Together these images create movement where none exists and make for contemporary art that makes you question what you are seeing.  All images are printed on cotton rag with archival inks. Images shown  on the website under Corduroy Studies are art pieces available for purchase at one of my galleries or likenesses for commissioned work.

 Art made from images of freshly groomed snow by Hooey Mountain

The Cabin Fever Series digital collage art pieces were inspired by designs from western rugs, blankets and traditional quilts often seen in mountain homes, and made up of hundreds of Hooey Mountain images. Brought together, they are transformed to a new art form perfect for the modern mountain home or for anyone living the mountain life. These designs are customizable and scale great for large spaces.  They pair well with any of the toy skier or other athlete photographs.

There are so many more images and some mixed media works of art that don't make it to this site. I add more images throughout a year, so check back regularly and follow @hooeymountain on Instagram.  For many of the vertical shots, there is often a horizontal versions and vice versa. Don't hesitate to ask if you need a different orientation of an image or are looking for something specific to fill a space. I chose a variety of images to put on the website that I thought suited many different styles. If you follow @hooeymountain on Instagram you'll be treated to many more images of new art. If you see something you like on Instagram not offered here, contact me and I can let you know if it is still available to purchase or commission new.

Finally, a few people have asked where each of the skier photos were shot. I have visited many of your home mountains, but sometimes the weather does not cooperate for the days that I am there and I would not want you to feel left out of the fun.  So think of the toy skiers as photographed where ever you want them to be or that they simply exist in your mind on Hooey Mountain. I hope the photos conjure in you the broad feeling of happiness you associate with skiing without tying into a single experience or place.

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