Art Business News articles from December 2007

Art Business News archives from December 2007

The power of the art book: art books serve as useful industry resources and effective marketing tools.(Editorial)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Art books have more than just pretty pictures to offer consumers and industry professionals. They fill an important niche in the art market, and their benefits are as varied as the art-related titles found on the Web...

Making waves: Steve Barton's unique artistic approach is catching on.(artist profile: Steve Barton)(Editorial)
December 1, 2007... It seems fitting that the art of Steve Barton appears to move like the waves of the sea. The happy, carefree style he paints in is the essence of his personality--fun-loving, nostalgic and making waves across the fine-art scene. Barton's...

It's all about you.(Editorial)
December 1, 2007... As 2007 draws to a close, we look back at our achievements--professional and personal--and look ahead to what we expect to achieve in 2008. Are you asking yourself how you can modify and change your businesses to improve its bottom line in...

Renowned artist lends talent to children's book.(PUBLISHERS' CORNER)(Edna Hibel )(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... LAKE WORTH, FL -- Artist Edna Hibel is collaborating on an educational book for children of all ages. "The Black Block Legend" is a story of troubles and triumphs of youngsters William and Gertrude in a European castle and a countryside setting...

Artaissance adds Alpha workshops' pieces to online offering.(PUBLISHERS' CORNER)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ATLANTA -- The Alpha Workshops, a non-profit organization, recently announced the addition of the group's work to Artaissance's online offerings. Alpha Workshops teaches the curriculum of decorative arts to...

SurroundArt to establish new museum resource center.(PUBLISHERS' CORNER)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- Surround Art, a provider of fine-arts services, recently announced plans to create a new museum resource center at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The firm will lease a new 89,000-square-foot building now in...

IJ Technologies announces new products.(INTRODUCING)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... ST LOUIS -- IJ Technologies announces its new Black Diamond[R] line of art canvases. The product is geared to-ward digital photographers and photo printers and provides higher gloss, sharper resolution and a greater range of color. For those...

Image Conscious to release new poster catalog.(INTRODUCING)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SAN FRANCISCO -- Image Conscious, a publisher and distributor of fine-art posters, will release a new catalog in January. The 440-page catalog will have approximately 2,250 images featuring works from new artists...

Gold Leaf Designs & Gallery, Alan Shuptrine Fine Art form Shuptrine Fine Art Group.(gallery FRONT)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... CHATTANOOGA, TN -- In cooperation with Alan Shuptrine Fine Art, Gold Leaf Designs & Gallery is pleased to announce the formation of Shuptrine Fine Art Group. Established in 1985, the gallery features the lost art of water gilding and...

NY Coo Gallery features Meisui Hatano's second solo exhibition.(gallery FRONT)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- NY Coo Gallery recently held a ground-breaking exhibition titled "Paraiso," which featured the works of Japanese artist Meisui Hatano. Hatano's second Raku series takes a radical approach to the art...

Collectors Editions presents the Disney Castles series.(INTRODUCING)(Harrison Ellenshaw )(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CANOGA PARK, CA -- Collectors Editions is proud to introduce The Disney Castles series from its Disney Fine Art line. Depicting the romantic architecture of Disney's timeless royal castles, Peter and Harrison...

Michael Gibbons invited to join National Arts Club.(artist UPDATE)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- Artist Michael Gibbons has been received as a member of the National Arts Club, a private, invitation-only organization founded in 1898 by Charles de Kay, a literary and art critic for The New York Times....

Artist's animal works inspire PBS show.(artist UPDATE)(Ron Burns)(program that benefits the animal shelter)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- The work of Humane Society's artist-in-residence Ron Burns is the newest focus for the Emmy-Award winning PBS series "Animal Attractions." Burns' paintings of Lucky the dog and Lucky the cat,...

The Cleveland Institute of Art honors Toby Devan Lewis.(museum MATTERS)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Institute of Art recently honored philanthropist, author and former curator Toby Devan Lewis with the Medal for Excellence, its highest award. The medal recognizes those who have made...

The Getty showcases Zuccaro Brothers' drawing exhibit.(museum MATTERS)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LOS ANGELES -- Drawings by Renaissance artist brothers Taddeo and Federico Zuccaro are currently on exhibit at The Getty. The exhibition examines the brothers' achievements and working relationship and explores the...

Three Rembrandt masterpieces on display at the Cincinnati Art Museum.(museum MATTERS)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CINCINNATI -- Three extraordinary self-portraits by Rembrandt van Rijn, one of the greatest masters in the history of Western art, will be presented together for the first time at the Cincinnati Art Museum this...

Best-selling Iranian artists donate works for charity.(international Pulse)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DUBAI -- Magical Nights in Dubai, a charity fundraiser and auction of significant contemporary Iranian art, was recently held to raise money for Magic of Persia, a non-profit organization that seeks to educate young...

Holland announces two-year event.(international PULSE)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... HOLLAND -- In 2009 and 2010, the four largest cities in Holland will participate in a large-scale art and cultural event called Holland Art Cities. The cultural organizations and top 10 museums from Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht...

Artexpo[R] celebrates 30 years: 1978-2008: February 25-March 3, 2008 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center * www.artexpos.com.(show NEWS)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- Artexpo New York will mark 30 years as the world's largest fine and popular art fair when it returns to the Javits Convention Center on Feb. 28 through March 3, 2008. In honor of this milestone, it has an...

Show dates.(news)(Brief article)(Calendar)
December 1, 2007... DECEMBER Dec. 5-9 The Photography Show Miami www.aipad.com Dec. 6-9 One of a Kind Show & Sale The Merchandise Mart Chicago www.oneofa kindshow.com Dec. 6-10 Art Miami Wynwood Art District...

Bonner David Galleries.(originals)(Max Hammond)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BONNER DAVID GALLERIES announces the release of "Carousel" by artist MAX HAMMOND. The original oil on canvas is sized at 48 x 36 inches. Call 480-941-8500; e-mail art@bonnerdavid.com; visit www.bonnerdavid.com for...

Herbert Arnot Inc.(originals)(Edouard Leon Cortes)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] HERBERT ARNOT INC. announces the release of "A Day in Paris" by MALVA (40 x 40 inches) and "Boulevard Haussmann" by EDOUARD LEON CORTES (18 x 22 inches). Both pieces are original oils on canvas. Please call...

Gallery Bergelli.(originals)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] GALLERY BERGELLI announces the releases of "Ballast" by GR MARTIN and "Moving to the Country" by JAMES LEONARD. "Ballast" is an original acrylic on canvas sized at 36 x 44 inches with a retail price of $7,200....

Vlasta Smola.(originals)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] VLASTA SMOLA announces the release of "Ladies of the Camellia." The watercolor and Indian ink on paper is sized at 22 x 30 inches and retails for $500. For more information, call 312-337-4364; e-mail...

Harry Rallo.(originals)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] HARRY RALLO announces the release of "Crystal Clear" and "On Her Way." "Crystal Clear" is an oil on linen, sized at 16 x 22 inches. "On Her Way" is also an oil on linen, sized at 18 x 24 inches. Both retail for...

Darryl Willison.(originals)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DARRYL WILLISON announces the release of "Ride like the Wind." The acrylic, latex and enamel on canvas is sized at 48 x 24 inches and retails for $3,600. For more information, call 505-341-2837; e-mail...

S2 Art announces the release of "Boom Shaka Laka Laka" by artist Tom Everhart.(originals)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... S2 ART announces the release of "Boom Shaka Laka Laka" by artist TOM EVERHART. The acrylic, enamel and varnish on wood is presented as three panels, sized at 97 x 131 inches each. The pieces retail for $225,000. For more information, call...

Small wonders: for miniature works, the market is big.(American Folk gallery)(Editorial)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] At the American Folk gallery in Asheville, N.C., gallery director Betsey-Rose Weiss and owner Deane Giordano heard over and over again that their customers were running out of space and couldn't keep collecting. So,...

The Golden Ticket Gallery Profile #4: last, but not least, in the four-part Golden Ticket Gallery Profile Series is Dolphin Galleries, which has grown from one, small jewelry and gift shop in Maui to eight fine-art and jewelry galleries on three Hawaiian islands since its founding in 1976.
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Hawaii, America's island paradise, is rife with beaches, palm trees and, of course, tourists. Visitors to the state buy anything and everything while vacationing there, and it's up to business owners to find...

H Benitez Fine Art Gallery announces the release of "In the Past" by artist Humberto Benitez.(NEW editions)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] H BENITEZ FINE ART GALLERY announces the release of "In the Past" by artist HUMBERTO BENITEZ. The limited-edition giclee is sized at 30 x 40 inches and retails for $1,200. For more information, call 786-877-1045;...

J. Russell and Co. announces the release of "Cafe Shopping in Marbella" by artist Judi Russell.(NEW editions)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] J. RUSSELL AND CO. announces the release of "Cafe Shopping in Marbella" by artist JUDI RUSSELL. The giclee on canvas, available in an edition of 100, is sized at 19 x 21 inches and retails for $300. For more...

Masterpiece Publishing announces the release of a new limited edition by Master Sculptor M.L. Snowden.(NEW editions)
December 1, 2007... MASTERPIECE PUBLISHING announces the release of a new limited edition by Master Sculptor M.L. SNOWDEN. "Photon," a bronze sculpture with an acid-etched patina, measures 66 x 30 x 12 inches and is available in an edition of 25. It retails for...

Washington Green USA announces the release of "For Your Eyes Only" by artist Simon Claridge.(NEW editions)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WASHINGTON GREEN USA announces the release of "For Your Eyes Only" by artist SIMON CLARIDGE. A boxed canvas, the image is sized at 35 1/2 x 35 1/2 inches. Only 25 of the 95-piece edition are available in the United...

The Thomas Kinkade Company announces the release of "Elegant Evening at Biltmore" by Thomas Kinkade.(NEW editions)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE THOMAS KINKADE COMPANY announces the release of "Elegant Evening at Biltmore" by THOMAS KINKADE. The canvas piece measures 24 x 36 inches and is available in an edition of 795 for a retail price of $1,680. For...

Dagar of Light Productions in Hawaii announces the release of "Everyone's a Clown" by Edgardo Garcia II.(NEW editions)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DAGAR OF LIGHT PRODUCTIONS in Hawaii announces the release of "Everyone's a Clown" by EDGARDO GARCIA II. Available in a 48-x-12-inch limited-edition giclee on canvas, the piece is offered in 125 signed and numbered...

Tom Binder Fine Arts announces the release of "Times Square Winter II" by Alexander Chen.(NEW editions)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TOM BINDER FINE ARTS announces the release of "Times Square Winter II" by ALEXANDER CHEN. The giclee on canvas in an edition of 1,000 is sized at 11 1/2 x 17 1/2 inches and retails for $395. For more information,...

Carlo D'Alessio Fine Art announces the release of "Eve," a giclee on canvas of the original acrylic painting by Carlo D'Alessio.(NEW editions)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CARLO D'ALESSIO FINE ART announces the release of "Eve," a giclee on canvas of the original acrylic painting by CARLO D'ALESSIO. Available in a museum edition (35 x 45 inches) and a collector's edition (24 x 31...

Blank Studios recently released "Anastasia," a 54-x-27-inch oil on linen by artist Lauri Blank.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BLANK STUDIOS recently released "Anastasia," a 54-x-27-inch oil on linen by artist LAURI BLANK. The giclee on canvas is available in an edition of 195 for a retail price of $1,600. For more information, call...

Bernard Photography & Fine Art recently released "Terra Ceia Bay" by artist Ron Bernard.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BERNARD PHOTOGRAPHY & FINE ART recently released "Terra Ceia Bay" by artist RON BERNARD. The photographs are sized at 20 x 30 inches in an edition of 100 canvas giclees with a retail price of $625; the photos are...

Eric Christensen Fine Art announces the release of "Back to Back" by artist Eric Christensen.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... ERIC CHRISTENSEN FINE ART announces the release of "Back to Back" by artist ERIC CHRISTENSEN. The limited-edition giclee comes in an edition of 150, sized at 26 x 32 inches for $1,270 and an edition of 75, sized at 32 x 40 inches for $1,460....

Marquis Publishing Inc. announces the release of "An Evening of Romance" by artist Robert Finale.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MARQUIS PUBLISHING INC. announces the release of "An Evening of Romance" by artist ROBERT FINALE. The image is available in the following sizes and editions: 24 x 48 inches in an edition of 45 artist proofs; 18 x 36...

The Thomas Kinkade Company announces the release of "La Jolla Cove" by Thomas Kinkade.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... THE THOMAS KINKADE COMPANY announces the release of "La Jolla Cove" by THOMAS KINKADE. The piece is sized at 16 x 20 inches in an edition of 295. The framed canvas retail price is $650. For more information, call 800-733-1144; visit...

Masterpiece Publishing Inc. announces the release of "Eternity" and "Remembrance" by master sculptor Tuan.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... MASTERPIECE PUBLISHING INC. announces the release of "Eternity" and "Remembrance" by master sculptor TUAN. "Eternity" in bronze measures 43 x 17 x 22 inches and is available in an edition size of 100 with a retail price of $9,800....

Sholeh Fine Art announces the release of "Flight II" by artist Sholeh Ashtiani.(NEW editions)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SHOLEH FINE ART announces the release of "Flight II" by artist SHOLEH ASHTIANI. The sculpture is sized at 80 x 26 x 24 inches and is available in an edition of 15. Call 760-271-7033 for more information.

R. Michael Shannon.(Emerging Artists: trendsetters)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] R. Michael Shannon is an evocative painter whose free-flowing brush style makes powerful use of light and shadow. His luminous paintings reflect the mystery of nature appeal to collectors and critics. ...

Raha Lane.(Emerging Artists: trendsetters)(Biography)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Born Nov. 16, 1973, artist Raha Lane has always loved art. Her dad taught her the principles of drawing and painting at a young age, and she studied art abroad in Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, France and...

Gabriela Villarreal Villarreal.(Emerging Artists: trendsetters)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Born in Mexico, contemporary artist Gabriela Villarreal Villarreal is continually creating new, captivating works of art. Using modern forms and unique textures, Villarreal is known for her ability to capture color...

Jay Kelly.(Emerging Artists: trendsetters)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Northern California native Jay Kelly settled in Venice, Calif., after graduating from UCLA. Kelly began his career as a graphic designer but quickly emerged as a notable fine artist with his unique style of creating...

Jerry Hanzl.(Emerging Artists: trendsetters)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] After graduating from high school in 1972, Jerry Hanzl attended the Cooper School of Art in Cleveland with the burning desire to be an artist. Life changed along the way when he met and married his soul mate. In...

Framing art on paper.(the fine art of framing: High-End Trends and Techniques for Galleries and Artists)(Editorial)
December 1, 2007... Although framing in the world of fine art takes on a different role than that of the custom frameshop, similar basic principles apply that can help any gallery owner or artist present fine art in a way that will enhance the perceived value of...

The new Olive Wood Veneer Collection unveiled by Universal Framing Products is an exquisite moulding hand-made from real European olive wood with unique grain patterns, color tones and a rich finish.(PRODUCT PICKS)(Universal Framing Products )(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new OLIVE WOOD VENEER COLLECTION unveiled by UNIVERSAL FRAMING PRODUCTS is an exquisite moulding hand-made from real European olive wood with unique grain patterns, color tones and a rich finish. The collection...

The Ciao Classico Collection from Designer Moulding offers two elegant, sloped profiles in four finishes highlighted by subtle distressing and contrasting patinas.(PRODUCT PICKS)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The CIAO CLASSICO COLLECTION from DESIGNER MOULDING offers two elegant, sloped profiles in four finishes highlighted by subtle distressing and contrasting patinas. Gold metal leaf is hand applied to the accent lip,...

Max Moulding introduces a Contemporary Woodtone Moulding Collection of 12 functional profiles in popular woodtone finishes.(PRODUCT PICKS)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MAX MOULDING introduces a CONTEMPORARY WOODTONE MOULDING COLLECTION of 12 functional profiles in popular woodtone finishes. Available in espresso, walnut, mahogany and honey-oak finishes, the modern profile widths...

Blog time: the popularity of blogs is exploding. Find out how you can reap the benefits.(advice: marketing moves)
December 1, 2007... Do you need a blog? If you don't already have one, you might be wondering why there's so much fuss about them. You might be like one of my workshop participants, who thinks blogging is nothing but a big time-waster--that it is only beneficial...

Saratoga Springs, NY.(Picture Gallery)(Equidae Gallery)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Equidae Gallery recently hosted a group exhibit of equine artwork. Pictured from left are gallery owner Terry Lindsey and artist Sharon Crute in front of one of Crute's multipanel oils. The piece depicts an...

Valdosta, GA.(Picture Gallery)(The Annette Howell Turner Center )(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts recently hosted an opening featuring the Polaroids of Robert Sturman, who is known for his mastery of Polaroid manipulation. He shot B.B. King's 80th birthday portrait as...

New York.(Picture Gallery)(Lucas Schoorman's Gallery)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lucas Schoorman's Gallery held an exhibition of sculpture by Julian Schwarz, a British-born artist based in France. This was his first exhibition in the United States. Schwarz hand carves his wooden sculptures from...

Jacksonville, FL.(Picture Gallery)(Fogle Fine Art)(Jacksonville Zoo)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fogle Fine Art has partnered with the Jacksonville Zoo to celebrate the zoo's newest exhibit "Hanging Gardens of Trout River" and to highlight the works of artists Craig Bone, Olivia Marie Braida Chiusano, Laurin...

Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA.(Picture Gallery)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Phillips Gallery of Fine Art recently hosted a reception and collectors' dinner featuring Thomas Arvid and Quintessa Wines. Arvid unveiled original work on a Quintessa wine crate to commemorate the weekend event....

Chestnut Hill, PA.(Picture Gallery)(Howard Watson)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Artist Howard Watson, a nationally recognized watercolorist and illustrator, was recently featured in a show at the Carol Schwartz Gallery. His famous "LOVE" statue was the focus of this year's solo show. Pictured at...

Miami.(Picture Gallery)(Fine Art Festival)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... Humberto Benitez was chosen as this year's poster artist at the 36th annual Fine Art Festival. A reception was held at H. Benitez Fine Art Gallery in honor of the event. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Cranford, NJ.(Picture Gallery)(La Flor Fine Art)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] La Flor Fine Art celebrated the paintings of seven New Jersey artists during a group art show titled "Fine Art Creations by New Jersey's Best." The gallery showcased more than 70 paintings and ceramics by local...

Carbondale, IL.(Picture Gallery)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Shown at the Autumn Harvest Exhibition are artist Joan Skiver-Levy (center), art professor Roy Abrahamson (right) and his wife (left). The exhibition was held at Southern Illinois University Art Museum. A portion of...

Chicago.(Picture Gallery)(Wiessman Gallery)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wiessman Gallery recently unveiled the sculpture "Weeping" by artist Bernie Carreno. Carreno's outdoor installations in steel, iron and bronze have been featured throughout the United States.

Ashville, NC.(Picture Gallery)(Jonas Gerard)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jonas Gerard recently donated $2,000 of the proceeds he earned from his live painting performance to the Asheville Area Arts Council. Gerard was made an honorary member of the organization at the brief gathering...

Salem, OR.(Picture Gallery)(Ristorante and Galleria)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Alessandro's Ristorante & Galleria hosted an exhibition for Russian artists Irene Sheri and Andrew Atroshenko. Prominently featured in the lobby were two paintings of an identical subject, one by each artist. The...

Greensboro, NC.(Picture Gallery)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... The Art Shop recently hosted an exclusive fine-oil painting exhibit. Paul Robinson Inc. provided the artwork. The event featured many notable artists from around the world, including Malva, Nesvadba Guinther, Sannino, VanBerkel and Paulsen....

Scottsdale, AZ.(Picture Gallery)(Bonner David Galleries)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bonner David Galleries celebrated its five-year anniversary and a grand reopening of its newly expanded gallery space. Clients, friends, artists and family celebrated the redesigned spaces and enjoyed the newest...

Buffalo, NY.(Picture Gallery)(Artsphere Studio and Gallery)(Bogdan J. Fundalinski)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Artsphere Studio & Gallery recently hosted a reception and show titled "Visual Vectors" for contemporary artist Bogdan J. Fundalinski. The show featured photo constructions on canvas and framed Vector Maps. Pictured...

Chicago.(Picture Gallery)(Health41ife Chiropractic & Wellness Group)(Cortez Curtis)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Health41ife Chiropractic & Wellness Group recently hosted a reception for artist Cortez Curtis. The solo exhibition unveiled 12 new abstract paintings. At left, Curtis is shown with one of his paintings at the...

Northville, MI.(Picture Gallery)(Sherrus Gallery)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sherrus Gallery of Fine Art recently celebrated its grand reopening during the Northville First Friday Art Walk. Ronald Miller, former vice president of the Detroit Institute of Arts, stands at center left with...

Belleair Bluffs, FL.(Picture Gallery)
December 1, 2007... Art at the Plaza hosted a reception to open the first public exhibit of paintings, giclees and sketches from the former head of Bill Blass Designs Inc. in New York. Shown from left are Tracy Stanich, artist and fashion designer Michael...

Punta Gorda, FL.(Picture Gallery)(Sunart Gallery and Framing)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sunart Gallery & Framing recently held a wine and hors d'oeuvres reception for Kentucky-born pastel, oil and acrylic painter Michael Vires. The show featured Vires' most recent still-life and plein-air paintings....

Cleveland.(Picture Gallery)
December 1, 2007... The Dick Kleinman Gallery recently showcased artist Todd Muskopf's oil paintings in a show titled "Autumn Leaves." Pictured are artist Todd Muskopf and Dick Kleinman, owner of the Dick Kleinman Fine Art Gallery, in front of Muskopf's painting...

Tuscon, AZ.(Picture Gallery)(Madaras Gallery)(Diana Madaras)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Madaras Gallery held an opening for Diana Madaras, which marked the artist's 10th solo show. The paintings exhibited featured Western flare, which is different from past shows that featured more of her contemporary...

New York.(Picture Gallery)
December 1, 2007... Artist Beth S. Goldberg is pictured in front of her painting, "Saddam," at the East Islip Juried Art Show at Bayard Cutting Arboretum in New York. Her proud daughter and agent sent this image. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Laguna Beach, CA.(Picture Gallery)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Miranda Galleries held an exclusive event for its VIP collectors with featured works by master sculptor Tuan. The event included a private sculptural exhibition and presentation at the Masterpiece Publishing Inc....

Meet Elliot Burns, president of SOHO Editions.(Q&A WITH ELLIOT BURNS)(Creative Black Book)(Interview)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Q. Tell us about your start in the art business. In 1980, I was working for the Creative Black Book, a directory of the top commercial photographers in the United States. A childhood friend of mine, Mel Elins,...