The running industry has seen some major trends in the last few years, from minimalist running shoes designed to mimic the barefoot running experience, to shoes with extra-thick midsoles and extreme cushioning like the new Hoka One One Conquest.
The new design takes a little getting used to, but after just a few miles, I enjoyed the springy feeling of the shoe and being so light on my feet.
While nearly as light as the minimal brands, the 9.6-ounce Women’s Conquest provides remarkable protection for your feet, thanks to higher volume, softer density and greater rebounding foam than a standard running shoe. The extra protection is most noticeable on trails, where you can easily ignore stones and bumps underfoot.
The Conquest’s thick sole tapers from the forefoot to the front of the shoe using Hoka’s “Meta-Rocker” midsole geometry, and the low heel-to-toe differential of 4 mm allows me to have a better forward lean and toe off. It also keeps me from heel striking and overstriding, symptoms that amplify impact on joints.
The shoe’s midsole is essentially made up of two layers: The top layer, composed of Cmeva foam, is super-plush and, in Hoka style, cradles the entire heel for increased stability. The lower layer is made from an injection-molded compound called Rmat, which claims excellent weight-to-resilience ratio and provides outstanding energy return.
I’m a former long distance runner, and after two knee surgeries and disc issues in my back, the added cushion of the Conquests have allowed me to run trails again. $170 hokaoneone.com
We all are familiar with using a limited palette, but do you use one? Do you know how to use a
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We all are familiar with using a limited palette, but do you use one? Do you know how to use a limited palette to create different color combinations? Are you tired of carrying around 15-20 different tubes when you paint plein air? Have you ever wanted to create a certain “mood” in a painting but failed? Do you create a lot of mud? Do you struggle to achieve color harmony? All these problems are addressed in John’s workbook in clear and concise language!
Based on the bestselling “Limited Palatte, Unlimited Color” workbook written by John Pototschnik, the workshop is run by Maggie Shane and Annie McCoy, accomplished landscape (acrylic) and plein air (oil) artists,exhibitors at the Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery and members of the Big Sky Artists Collective.
Each student will receive a copy of “Limited Palette, Unlimited Color” to keep and take home to continue your limited palette journey. We will show you how to use the color wheel and mix your own clean mixtures to successfully create a mood for your paintings.
Each day, we will create a different limited palette color chart and paint a version of a simple landscape using John’s directives. You will then be able to go home and paint more schemes using the book for guidance.
Workshop is open to painters (oil or acrylic) of any level although students must have some basic knowledge of the medium he or she uses. Students will be provided the book ($92 value), color wheel, value scale and canvas papers to complete the daily exercises.
Please join the Arts Council of Big Sky for free music from Jacob Rountree at the Wilson Hotel Lobby Bar from 5-7 p.m.
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Please join the Arts Council of Big Sky for free music from Jacob Rountree at the Wilson Hotel Lobby Bar from 5-7 p.m. on April 24.
Jacob Rountree is an alternative/indie songwriter living in the stunning alpine of Montana. Contemplative yet playful, his lyric forward style is reflective of his love for philosophy, poetry and quantum physics.