A pensive primate, a cerulean sea, a bowl of clementines and an array of cats — these things, which may seem to have little in common, are all images one can see on display at a small gallery located just minutes from downtown Littleton.

The 39th Annual Best of Colorado art show at the Depot Art Gallery boasts the unique and impressive talents of artists across the state, through paintings, sculptures, photography, paper mâché and jewelry.

Hosted by the Littleton Fine Arts Guild, an organization of about 60 artists from Littleton and neighboring cities, the show is on display until Sept. 10.

“I like the fact that it’s a pretty good variety,” said Sue Williams, a guild member who volunteers at the gallery.

In various mediums, the 90 pieces of artwork explore landscapes, animals, portraits, still life and abstract expressions.

Johanna Morrell, another guild member who volunteers at the gallery, said the Best of Colorado show is challenging to get into because artists who enter are up against others from all over the country.

The artwork on display shows the height of their talent, with prices ranging from $150 to $7,500 per piece.

Christian Dore, a Colorado-based painter and mixed media artist who was born and raised in England, juried the show. His work is inspired by Colorado’s landscapes and changing seasons, according to his artist statement in the gallery.

On Aug. 18, the show organizers announced the winners. The following pieces were recognized, guild member Pam O’Mara said:

• Best of show: “The Boss” by Steve Riecks
• Second place: “Crowded Out Foothills” by Leann Fenton
• Third place: “So We Won’t Forget” by Stacey Roberts
• Honorable mention: “Mount Falcon Winter” by Shelley Hull
• Honorable mention: “Canoa Ranch Egret” by David Hammel

The Littleton Fine Arts Guild rotates the artwork on display in their gallery each month. They have 11 shows this year at the Depot Art Gallery and the curate seven shows at the Stanton Gallery in the Town Hall Arts Center.

Williams and Morrell said they want more people in Littleton to know about their gallery. Both artists, they said art is a powerful thing.

“It feeds your soul,” Morrell said as she prepared some canvases for painting. “It's like, hearing beautiful music does something to your brain … I think it gives you endorphins, like a sport might.”

Williams, who used to be an educator, said she thinks art can be powerful for everyone.

“I just believe that art enriches your life no matter what you do,” she said. “I taught junior high school years ago and it didn't matter what your aspirations were in life. Having an appreciation — both appreciating others’ arts and finding something in yourself to do some art — just makes a world of difference to you as a person.”

The gallery is free and open to the public from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Sundays. The Littleton Fine Arts Guild also shows work at other local venues, including coffee shops and more.

After the Best of Colorado art show closes, the Depot Art Gallery will have a show called “Side by Side,” opening Sept. 12.