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Austin Art Space Artist Valerie Walden Chosen for 2010 Austin Pastel Society Juried Member Exhibition
A new painting by Valerie Walden will be included in the 2010 Annual Austin Pastel Society Member Exhibition. “I Hear the Whistle Blowing” features a dramatic, mountain-side train in Skagway, AK. The exhibition runs March 8 through May 1, 2010. - January 28, 2010 - Austin Art Space
Santa Cruz Art Bike Ride First Friday
Slimm Buick, a Bay Area artist, and friends will be hosting an “Art Bike Ride” on Friday, April 2, beginning at 5:30pm (and monthly thereafter). The group will take off from the parking lot of Rite Aid/Whole Foods on Soquel Avenue and Branciforte, and head from location to location... - January 28, 2010 - Slimm Buick, DJ, Artist, Entertainer
Blend New York Contemporary Fashion and Art Boutique Signs on Nooni Luxury Handbags by Vicki Vlachakis
The new batch of independent handbag designers come from all sorts of interesting places and walks of life. Vicki Vlachakis knows this all too well. She is a former Mercedes-Benz designer turned luxury handbag designer of Nooni. - January 23, 2010 - BlendNewYork, Inc.
FIFI Projects NYC Presents Ends With The Sea
FIFI projects NYC first show of 2010 titled "Ends With The Sea" - January 23, 2010 - FIFI projects
Park West Gallery Winter Collection
Fine artwork, sports memorabilia, Japanese woodcuts, animation art and designer jewelry featured. - January 23, 2010 - Park West Gallery
iGavel Presents Ceramics & Works of Art from The Gardiner Museum & Other Owners, Now Live on iGavel.com Until February 2nd, 2010
iGavel is pleased to present Ceramics & Works of Art from The Gardiner Museum & Other Owners. The auction is ongoing through February 2nd, 2010 at www.iGavel.com. There will be a live exhibition at the iGavel Gallery, in New York City, on Monday through Friday, January 25-29 from 10am to 5pm. The gallery is located at 229 East 120th Street, in New York City. - January 22, 2010 - iGavel, Inc.
Up; New Paintings by Rachel Gillen
Swayne on Main is pleased to present "Up", featuring new paintings by Rachel Gillen. "Up" will occur March 5, 2010 – April 30, 2010 at 518 Main Street, Covington, Ky. There will be an opening reception for the artist on Friday, March 5, 2010 from 6-9pm. The event is free and open to the public. The gallery is open Monday–Friday 9am-7pm and Saturday 9am-3pm. - January 21, 2010 - Rachel Gillen, Artist
Nancy Peach Erotic Artist to Perform Live at Femina Potens Gallery, San Francisco on February 7th, 2010 for the Pin Me Up, Pin Me Down Show
Announcing Nancy Peach in her first live performance to produce oversized, luscious oil paintings of Pin Up Models. The buzz is all about her abilities as an artist, teacher and producer. - January 16, 2010 - Nancy Peach Erotic Artist
Marlene Burns One Woman Show
Art Source for Design will be hosting a one woman show of Marlene Burns' abstract expressionist paintings. Works featured will include her new Judaic series of expressions of the Hebrew Liturgical Prayers. - January 16, 2010 - Art Source for Design
Sketch Maven Gives Comic Art Collectors More to Look Forward to in 2010
Sketch Maven Announces Plans to Add Sketches and Original Comic Strip Art to its Online Marketplace in 2010. - January 13, 2010 - Sketch Maven, Inc.
US$5,000 Reward Offered for Information on LeRoy Neiman Painting Stolen from Centaur Art Galleries
An original LeRoy Neiman painting worth more than US$100,000 was stolen from a Las Vegas art gallery two weeks ago. A $5,000 reward has been posted by the gallery for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the theft, and return of the art. The painting... - January 08, 2010 - Centaur Art Galleries
Painter Terry Starnes and Photographer Orion Knox Join Austin Art Space
The roster of nine Austin Art Space resident artists changed with the New Year. Austin painter Terry Starnes and photographer Orion Knox have taken studio space in the cooperative that just began its second year in business. - January 03, 2010 - Austin Art Space
2009 Gallery and Year End Summary of Events by Kris Allen Courtney
In the previous year, American Artist & Author Kris Allen Courtney has been prolific in the utmost fashion. His collection of artwork ranges from the uncomplicated still life, dramatic spiritual impression, zestful animal and landscape depictions to the inspiring and provocative nude. In the termed Genre of Primitive Literalism, the paint escapes the canvas into the viewer’s realm to offer a glimpse of unique colorful expression. - December 28, 2009 - Kris Courtney
Winter Exhibition at The Colomb Art Gallery, London
An all encompassing selection of art works from artists exhibited at the gallery throughout the year. - December 23, 2009 - Colomb Art
International House Portrait Artist Announces New Learning Series - “How to Paint a House Portrait”
International House Portrait Artist Leisa Collins today released the first in a series of tutorial articles on “How to Paint a House Portrait”. Entitled “Lesson One: Getting Started – The Planning Stage” the first article covers the beginning steps one must take in... - December 21, 2009 - Leisa Collins Art with a Message
Park West Gallery Holiday Collection
Fine artwork, sports memorabilia, Japanese woodcuts, animation and jewelry treasures for the holidays and always. - December 19, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Austin Art Space Announces Call to Artists for 5th Annual ‘For the Love of Art’ Juried Exhibit
Austin Art Space Gallery and Studios officially opened submissions for the 5th Annual ‘For the Love of Art” Juried Exhibit. The show is one of three juried shows held each year at the gallery that have drawn entries from as far away as New Zealand, France and Alaska. The subject matter... - December 10, 2009 - Austin Art Space
iGavel Holiday Highlights Online Sales From December 8th, 2009
iGavel is pleased to present its Holiday Sales, featuring items that are offered in Fresh@iGavel and in our Art and Photography Book Auction presented by Daniel Cooney Fine Art. The auctions will take place from now through the end of December at iGavel.com. Other auctions taking place during this time are European and Russian Antiques presented by Antika Gallery, and Fine Silver and Decorative Arts Auction presented by Witherell’s. - December 10, 2009 - iGavel, Inc.
New Exhibit at Green House Gallery: "Home for the Holidays"
The Green House Gallery’s “Home for the Holidays” show features the work of Lois Morton. New, highly original art exalts holiday beauty in the private-life setting. In an age of mass-produced holiday decor, the gallery’s personal touch stands out. - December 09, 2009 - Green House Gallery
House Portrait Artist in Gisborne, New Zealand
House portrait and landscape artist Leisa Collins' most recent New Zealand tour stop was the Gisborne area where she visited family and tended to another artistic painting spree. “I've been in Auckland, Rotorua, Gisborne, Christchurch, Mt Cook and more, but Gisborne takes top prize when it comes to homes and gardens with personality!" said Leisa. - December 04, 2009 - Leisa Collins Art with a Message
Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night is the World's Most Popular Oil Painting in 2009
The popular online art gallery, overstockArt.com, revealed today the annual Top 10 Oil Paintings rankings for 2009. Topping the list is Vincent van Gogh’s irrefutable magnum opus, Starry Night. The second place spot also went to van Gogh with his famed Café Terrace at Night. Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss dropped to third place after being named the #1 top oil painting last year. Other artists who made the list include Claude Monet, Pierre Auguste Renoir, and Pablo Picasso. - December 04, 2009 - overstockArt.com
Artist Creates Maze Portrait for Gene Simmons
Maze of Gene Simmons created by Yonatan Frimer of Ink Blot Mazes and TeamOfMonkeys.com. - December 04, 2009 - Ink Blot Mazes
House Portraits in Rotorua, New Zealand
A quick stop over in Rotorua to see family turned into a house portrait and landscape painting spree for New Zealand artist Leisa Collins. “I recently toured 11,000 km across America on a painting tour and in just the last several weeks have been all over the north and south islands of New... - December 03, 2009 - Leisa Collins Art with a Message
Norma Jean's Sun; True Story Memoir by American Artist & Author, Kris Allen Courtney
Available for immediate purchase; nationally distributed through Amazon.com, LuLu.com, Google Books & Borders. - November 28, 2009 - Kris Courtney
Gallery KH Presents a New Abstract Exhibition by Rick Stevens
The prominent Chicago gallery will feature over 20 new abstract paintings - November 26, 2009 - Gallery KH
Second Annual Small Works Exhibition at Gallery KH in Chicago
Gallery KH artists focus on smaller works in time for the holiday gift giving season - November 26, 2009 - Gallery KH
Park West Gallery Launches Tim Yanke Website
Features Fine Art and Exclusive Video Footage - November 26, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Merry Art at Main The Main Gallery's Annual Holiday Show and Sale
On November 25th, 2009, The Main Gallery is happy to present their annual holiday show and sale, with many unique and interesting gifts for your holiday shopping. The opening reception will be on December 5th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with refreshments and live music. The show runs through December... - November 25, 2009 - The Main Gallery
Visual Artist Stops Into Aoraki Mt Cook Village in New Zealand to Support Children and Art
Artist Leisa Collins, while retracing her painting tour footsteps of 30 years ago in New Zealand, stopped into the Aoraki Mt Cook School to support of children and art and give an impromptu watercolor lesson to the students and show them her own original watercolor house portraits and landscape paintings. - November 23, 2009 - Leisa Collins Art with a Message
The Gallery at 764 West Hosts Ten Local Artists – Original Gifts Art Show “WassailWest Gift Gallery”
The Gallery at 764 West Hosts “WassailWest Gift Gallery,” Ten local artists exhibit original art for gift giving. Exhibition opens on December 3 and runs through December 24. An artist reception is on December 3 from 6 to 9 PM during New Braunfels Wassailfest. - November 22, 2009 - 764 West Art Gallery
New Zealand Artist Leisa Collins Returns Home to Exhibit Art with a Message and House Portrait Works
After two decades of social activism that took her to the four corners of the globe and gave her a firsthand view of diverse cultures and social inequities, Leisa Collins, has taken up her paintbrush again and recently returned to New Zealand and her full-time art career. Leisa is now combining... - November 18, 2009 - Leisa Collins Art with a Message
5th Annual ‘12buy12’ Exhibit at Austin Art Space Gallery to Showcase 89 Works from 46 Artists, Dec. 1-21, 2009
Continuing a tradition from Austin Art Space’s predecessor, Artspoken, the year-old gallery will host the 5th Annual “12buy12” Show. The traditional event is a juried exhibition and sale of art no larger than 12 inches by 12 inches created by artists from Texas, the U.S and around... - November 18, 2009 - Austin Art Space
Papercut & Ketubah Artist Archie Granot Launches Revamped Website
Master Israeli papercut artist Archie Granot recently inaugurated a new website that displays many of his beautiful Jewish art creations. - November 18, 2009 - Archie Granot Papercuts
Nationally Known Oregon Artist, Lindy Gruger Hanson, is Represented by Tumalo Art Co. Gallery of Central Oregon
Tumalo Art Co. gallery located in Bend, Oregon, announces the signing of a representation agreement with nationally known Oregon artist, Lindy Gruger Hanson. - November 14, 2009 - Art by Lindy
The Post and Lintel On-Line Art Gallery Offers Archival Quality Art Prints from Established and Emerging Artists
www.thepostandlintel.com is an exclusive on-line art gallery that offers quality archival artist prints by established and emerging artists. The post and lintel is owned and operated by an artist/art teacher from Harrisburg, Pa. - November 14, 2009 - The Post and Lintel
Acclaimed International Artists in Tallaght
RUA RED's impressive Gallery 1 space is hosting work from acclaimed artists Antony Gormley and Amanda Coogan as part of the new exhibition 'Figuring It Out'. The exhibition curated by Tallaght Community Arts and Jobstown Community College is made up of works from IMMA's National Collection. Opens Tues 17th Nov until Sat 5th Dec. - November 13, 2009 - RUA RED
Ross Studio Releases New Personalized Print Celebrating Hollywood Movie Posters
Ross Studio releases new personalized print extending the FantaSigns brand to faux movie posters. - November 12, 2009 - Ross Studio
Ape on the Moon; Contemporary Illustration Site for Those Who Love Fresh Illustration Re-Launched Along with Giclee Print Shop
Illustrator and designer Alex Mathers has re-designed and re-launched contemporary illustration site and blog Ape on the Moon. The re-design comes with a shop page, where you can buy affordable giclee prints from top artists and illustrators. The new site has also been updated with a tutorials section for those keen on learning more from the pros. - November 09, 2009 - Ape on the Moon
Philadelphia Contemporary Artist Debuts "Oh Sweet Child of Mine," an Illustrated Lullaby
Bold, whimsical graphics, drawings and illustrations by Contemporary Artist Kristen Stein adorn the pages of a new lullaby "Oh Sweet Child of Mine." A few special handmade versions of the book are also available. - November 07, 2009 - Kristen Stein Fine Art :: StudioArtworks.com
Color and Style for the Coming Year: Philadelphia Contemporary Artist Releases 2010 Fine Art Calendar
Philadelphia contemporary artist Kristen Stein releases new art calendar for 2010 featuring 12 of her most popular images. Each month is marked with a gorgeous image that can be framed once the month is complete. - November 07, 2009 - Kristen Stein Fine Art :: StudioArtworks.com
Historic New Jersey Homes Inspire House Portrait Painting -- Glen Rock, NJ, Part of Art with a Message Tour Across the USA
Capturing the places, faces and homes of America on camera and on canvas, Glen Rock was the most recent stop of visual artist, Leisa Collins, on her Across the USA from the Eyes of an Artist tour where she was most impressed with the historic homes of Glen Rock. - November 07, 2009 - Leisa Collins Art with a Message
Art in Action National USA Tour Stops Into Lansing, Michigan -- Artist Creates House Portrait of Historic Lansing Home as Gift to City
Capturing the "places, faces and homes of America on camera and on canvas", Lansing was one of the stops of the Across the USA from the Eyes of an Artist tour for visual artist, Leisa Collins. Being that house portraits of historic buildings are of particular interest to Leisa, she was... - November 07, 2009 - Leisa Collins Art with a Message
Pulptree Offers a Unique Twist on Art Prints
Pulptree.com is an outlet for artists to promote/sell their work, connect with other artists, and capitalize on new opportunities. Pulptree.com holds a bi-weekly art print contest where a winner will be selected and showered with a gift of $200. Highly rated and much talked about submissions will also be made into prints, and will be available for purchase. Artists who have their submissions printed will receive $10 for each print sold. - November 06, 2009 - PULPTREE INC
Highlights of November, 2009 Auctions on iGavel.com
During the month of November, 2009, iGavel is hosting a diverse group of online auctions. Highlights include the Ruggiero & Associates Fall Auction. This auction is the Estate of Elizabeth Cramer of Charlotte, NC, and Palm Beach, FL. She and her husband collected extensively in France after WWII while there for a diplomatic post. - November 06, 2009 - iGavel, Inc.
Annapolis Artist Releases Art from Lynne Cheney's Book "We The People"
Annapolis artist Greg Harlin agrees to release 15 prints of each watercolor from the book We The People. - November 05, 2009 - Annapolis Collection Gallery
A Special Christmas Gift – Custom Portrait Painting
A custom portrait painting reflects the essence of Christmas – togetherness with the family. Christmas is less than two months away and a month is needed to produce each painting. To ensure delivery in time for the holidays, order before November 15. - November 05, 2009 - PortraitPainting.com
Tuesdays in November are Trade Days at The Rock and Roll Emporium in Huntington Beach
The Rock and Roll Emporium (The RARE) is hosting Trade Days every Tuesday night in November at Surf City Nights from 5pm to 8pm at 205 Main Street in Huntington Beach. Items considered for trade include guitars, musical equipment, autographs, vintage concert shirts, rock and roll memorabilia, LP... - November 04, 2009 - The Rock and Roll Emporium
Scottsdale Art Gallery Presents "Like No Other Art Show and Sale" on November 14th
Art Source for Design presents a celebration of one-of-a-kind fine art and fine crafts with unique art show and sale. - November 04, 2009 - Art Source for Design
Austin Art Space Artist Valerie Walden Returns to East Austin Studio Tour Nov. 14-22, 2009.
Valerie Walden will again be temporarily taking up residence on the east side at Smith Road Studios during the East Austin Studio Tour (EAST), November 14-22, 2009. Participating as an invited "Guest Artist", Ms. Walden will be joined this year by other Austin Art Space artists... - November 03, 2009 - Austin Art Space
African-Canadian Artist Opal Dunbar Adams Brings a New Face to Contemporary Portraiture
Spence Gallery artist Opal Dunbar Adams has been gaining popularity among lovers of portraiture. She paints compelling portraits that arrest the viewer - the faces of her subjects tell stories of lives that are complex and multi-layered. She has won the following of a discerning American audience by bringing a new face to the art scene. - October 30, 2009 - Spence Gallery