Art Business News articles from February 2006

Art Business News archives from February 2006

Enhancing the traditional: from realism to romantic Impressionism, artists are 'risking' while creating.
February 1, 2006... Traditional genres of art, such as realism and Impressionism, are exploding with untold dramas, hints of the surreal, bold perspectives and 'movable' images. All this may explain why the "return" to these genres was an off-cited trend among Art...

Forget the Internet?
February 1, 2006... No. Of course not. The Internet is great. I love it. I couldn't live without it. But if I'm buying a piece of original art, I want to be up close and personal. That's why I'm looking forward to Artexpo New York. We use the Internet for...

To your health.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2006... Thanks so much for the article on art and health ("Art for Health's Sake, by Lyndsey Walker, December cover story). As the curator for the "Art Can Heal" program at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital in Auburn, CA, for more than 10 years, I know the...

Thanks for Finger Lakes Coverage.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2006... Thank you for the beautiful article about the Finger Lakes Art Scene in your November issue (page 58). Vanessa Silberman did an excellent job. The Finger Lakes region is not only rich in beauty, but also rich in artistic talent and offerings....

Printmaking method adds texture, dimension and depth.
February 1, 2006... DEL MAR, CA -- Coming off a successful Artexpo New York 2005 "debut" of its "revolutionary" printing process called, Toccare[TM], Renaissance Fine Art Group will once again present its patented technology to the fine art market at-large during...

Audubon originals to be re-created for first time.(John James Audubon, New York Historical Society and Oppenheimer Editions LLC. to recreate)
February 1, 2006... CHICAGO -- The New York Historical Society and Chicago-based Oppenheimer Editions, LLC, are announcing an exclusive licensing agreement to recreate a portion of the Historical Society's collection of original watercolors by the famed artist and...

CE launches 'The Art of the Palette Knife'.(Collectors Editions launches work of Eugene Segal)
February 1, 2006... CANOGA PARK, CA -- Collectors Editions announces its launching of a new program for artist Eugene Segal, "The Art of the Palette Knife," with one of the editions, "Harbor View" from the series already sold out. Eugene Segal, critically...

Soho Editions signs Rob Hefferan.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... OWINGS MILLS, MD -- Soho Editions announces its signing of English artist, Rob Hefferan. Heiferan's composed figurative works are a compilation of beauty, form & light. Since the debut of Rob Hefferan's figurative works in 2001, he has become...

Here's the Romance.(Robert Bane Editions launches "Waiting for the Romance to Come Back" )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... LOS ANGELES -- Robert Bane Editions announces the release of "Waiting for the Romance to Come Back," a 270-page hardcover book that includes images of every piece that internationally acclaimed artist Fabian Perez has painted. (For more on the...

'New Orleans Artists in Exile' exhibition opens.(Arts Without Borders and Jonathan Ferrara gallery partner)
February 1, 2006... NEW ORLEANS -- In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Jonathan Ferrara gallery has partnered with Georgia-based Arts Without Borders (AW/OB)--a non-profit art organization run by New Orleans native Dimitrios Hondroulis--to produce the next...

Wild Apple introduces new artist.(Wild Apple Graphics adds Lynn Dooly-Marek )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... WOODSTOCK, VT -- Wild Apple announces the addition of Lynn Dooly-Marek to its family of more than 100 artists. Dooley-Marek is a Canadian (Toronto area) who paints in a neo-impressionist style. She spent most of her childhood living in England...

CMA appoints new head.(Cleveland Museum of Art, Timothy Rub)
February 1, 2006... CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) announces the appointment of Timothy Rub as the director and chief executive officer of the museum. Rub will begin immediately to work with the CMA Trustees and staff on a transition plan and...

VMFA acquires Moreau painting and is given Tiffany lamp.(Virginia Museum of Fine Arts)
February 1, 2006... RICHMOND, VA -- A painting of the Greek youth Narcissus by Gustave Moreau; a Tiffany lamp; a group of Sri Lankan and Nepalese works; a painting of a country road in Virginia; a Staffordshire cup and saucer; and a Modern Eames table are among...

Original King Kong posters worth $250,000.
February 1, 2006... EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ -- The big ape is back on the big screen, thanks to Peter Jackson's remake of the classic 1933 movie, but did he really ever go away? King Kong memorabilia and particularly the movie posters issued to advertise the films...

Art Institute appoints director of Public Affairs.(Art Institute of Chicago, Erin Hogan)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... CHICAGO -- Erin Hogan has been named to the position of director of Public Affairs for the Art Institute of Chicago. For the past eight years, Hogan has worked as a publicist at the University of Chicago Press, and most recently held the...

Armory Show publishes John Wesley print as fundraiser.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... NEW YORK -- The Armory Show, The International Fair of New Art, announces a new program to raise money for two important organizations, The Pat Hearn and Colin de Land Cancer Foundation (www.phcdl.org) and the Pat Hearn and Colin de Land...

Buckingham Hotel announces winners.(three paintings awarded)
February 1, 2006... NEW YORK -- The Buckingham Hotel, "home away from home," to Gotham-bound artists and musical performers, unveiled the three winning paintings at an exhibition and awards ceremony for the second annual "Buckingham Prize for the Expression of...

To contact January's artist profile ...
February 1, 2006... CLEVELAND -- The Artist Profile on Onyeka Ibe on page 28 of the January issue, appeared without any contact information. To reach the artist, call 678-475-2739, e-mail ibestudio@yahoo.com; visit www.ibefineart.com. Or, visit Booth 201 while at...

Naples Winter Wine Festival names Jane Seymour as Featured Artist.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... NAPLES, FL -- The 2006 Naples Winter Wine Festival, held Jan. 27-29, named actress/painter Jane Seymour as its Featured Artist for the 2006 Naples Winter Wine Festival. Previous featured artists for the festival include Robert Rauschenberg,...

Show dates.(for arts show and photography show)(Calendar)
February 1, 2006... FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 2-5 National Black Fine Art Show The Puck Building New York 212-925-5257 www.blackfineartshow.com FEBRUARY 3-5 San Francisco Arts of Pacific Asia Show Fort Mason Center San...

How will you spend your two seconds?(marketing method for paintings)
February 1, 2006... You have exactly two seconds to make an impression, according to business writer Malcolm Gladwell's groundbreaking book, Blink. And, you only get one shot at it. People might give you a second chance, but you'll have to work a lot harder the...

Paintings that makes you want to sing: Jeff Montaigne defies any music lover to stand in front of his paintings without humming or singing the lyrics represented in his works.
February 1, 2006... Artist Jeff Montaigne's company, Lyrics from My Art is just that--lyrics made into art. And while the idea for Montaigne's art is perhaps groundbreaking, the path Montaigne traveled to get there is rooted in his childhood. Memories As...

Q & A with Jack and Carolyn Solomon: meet [S.sup.2] Art group, Ltd.'s chairman, Jack Solomon and its president, Carolyn Solomon.(technology makes art business easier to manage )(Interview)
February 1, 2006... Q. You started Circle Fine Art as a "hobby" in 1964. How has the art business changed for you since then? The biggest change has been technology. The Web has made the world smaller, has increased everyone's knowledge of art and artists, and...

Art Bank.(introduces "The Land of Silence" by Inwhan Moon)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... ART BANK announces the release of "The Land of Silence," by In Hwan Moon. The oil on canvas is sized at 28 3/4 x 46 inches and retails for $5,500. For more information, call 201-392-1411 or 201-392-1611; e-mail info@artbankllc.com; visit...

Tim Otte.(Originals)
February 1, 2006... TIM OTTE announces the release of "Kween Kiera." A mixed medium piece of acrylic, charcoal, pastel, graphite, and tinted glazes, the work is sized at 24 x 36 inches and retails for $3,500. For more information, call 954-336-2277; e-mail...

Castro Fine Arts.(introduces "The Book of Roses" )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... CASTRO FINE ARTS announces the release of "The Book of Roses," an original watercolor by Kara Castro. The image measures 26 x 17 inches and is available framed for $3,800. For more information, call 530-632-9592; e-mail...

Ashton Howard.(Originals)
February 1, 2006... ASHTON HOWARD announces the release of "Peaceful Cove" The oil and acrylic on canvas is sized at 30 x 40 inches and retails for $4,295. For more information, call 943-481-9078; visit www.ashtonhoward.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Renee Steger Simpson.(Originals)
February 1, 2006... RENEE STEGER SIMPSON announces the release of "Random Acts of Romance--First Love," from the Snooty Women Series[R]. The watercolor on paper is sized at 9 1/2 x 11 inches and retails for $900. For more information, call 480-840-3114; e-mail...

"Red, White and Blue".(NEW editions)
February 1, 2006... Jack Leustig Imaging announces the release of "Red, White and Blue" by artist Kevin Macpherson. The image is available in three archival giclee editions. An edition of 75 on canvas is sized at 36 x 36 inches is priced at $1,180; an edition of...

"Joseph's Coat".(NEW editions)
February 1, 2006... Missionary Arts announces the release of "Joseph's Coat," by artist He Qi. The giclee is sized at 30 x 30 inches, is available in an edition of 150, and is priced at $489. For more information, call 888-657-9776; visit www.missionaryarts.com.

"Olympique".(NEW editions)
February 1, 2006... Steve Randall Allen announces the release of "Olympique." The original is an acrylic on canvas and is sized at 48 x 60 inches. It was commissioned by the United States Olympic Committee and Fine Art Limited (USOC Licensee),and is the official...

"EMPR".(NEW editions)
February 1, 2006... Bit Editions announces the release of Jude Tallichet's remake of the famous Empire State film by Andy Warhol. The limited edition of 36, part of a series of 12 x 14 inch LED panel animations curated by Marcin Ramocki, is called "EMPR," and...

"Anticipation".(NEW editions)
February 1, 2006... Ray Hart announces the release of "Anticipation" The signed-and-numbered giclee on canvas is available in an edition of 50, is sized at 18 x 24 inches, and is priced at $495. A signed-and-numbered giclee printed on archival rag paper in an...

"The Hurdy-Gurdy Snooze" and "Tickle Your Fancy".(NEW editions)
February 1, 2006... Monarch Editions announces the release of "The Hurdy-Gurdy Snooze" and "Tickle Your Fancy," both giclees on paper by Daniel Merriam. "The Hurdy-Gurdy Snooze;' sized at 23 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches, is available in an edition of 150 and retails for...

"Tea with Lemon".(NEW editions)
February 1, 2006... Lois Showalter announces the release of "Tea with Lemon" The signed, limited edition print from Blankenship Fine Art Studios of Wilmington, DE, is available in an edition of 125 and is a Qorographic print using state of the art pigments on 100...

"Autumn Drop".
February 1, 2006... Woodward Editions announces the release of "Autumn Drop;' by Elena Madden. The giclee on paper is available in an edition of 125, is sized at 15 x 15 inches and retails for $275. For more information, call 800-634-1465; visit...

"Elegant Rose".(NEW editions)
February 1, 2006... Sam Dixon Studio announces the release of "Elegant Rose;' by Sam Dixon. The signed and numbered giclee is in an edition of 100, measures 17 x 17 inches on 100 percent rag paper and retails for $250. For more information, call 202-545-1555;...

"Night Blossom".(NEW editions)
February 1, 2006... Masterpiece Publishing, Inc. announces the release of a limited edition by Fidel Garcia entitled, "Night Blossom." The framed limited edition on canvas measures 20 x 32 inches and retails for $2,200. For more information, call 949-376-2645.

"Rhapsody at Twilight".(NEW editions)
February 1, 2006... Rosenbaum Fine Art announces the release of "Rhapsody at Twilight," by Claudette. The giclee on canvas is in an edition size of 450, measures 38 x 50 1/2 inches and is hand-signed by the artist. For more information, call 561-994-4422; e-mail...

"Shadow of the Wind" and "Across the Time".(NEW editions)
February 1, 2006... Gus Ocamposilva announces the release of "Shadow of the Wind" and "Across the Time." "Shadow of the Wind," a wood on resin, is sized at 17 x 19 x 4 inches. Available in an edition of 200, it is priced at $400."Across the Time;' another wood on...

Red Rohall.(on his paintings)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Red Rohall, the painter of Roadside Americana, paints detailed realistic oil paintings of the interiors and exteriors of roadside attractions, such as old time diners, vintage motels, ice cream stands, and the 'Main Streets' of small towns. ...

Harry Rallo.(on his paintings )
February 1, 2006... "I've always believed that it's possible to catch a glimpse of the essence of a person, place, thing or idea on canvas, or in a musical composition, novel or sculpture, says Harry Rallo. "Art of all kinds is how we humans express our inner...

Michele Byrne.(on her paintings)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Michele Byrne, unlike many artists, knows why she must paint hour after hour. Inspiration, for Michele, is the gesture of a hand, a body, and a facial expression. "All communicate the deep reserve of feelings we tend to hide inside," says...

Deirdra Nolan.(on her paintings )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... "My maternal grandmother worked hard on a farm in County Mayo, (Ireland), but she still made time to grow an astonishing collection of dahlias in a small walled garden," says Deirdra Nolan, who as a child, loved walking along that wall and...

Picture gallery.
February 1, 2006... * NEW YORK International award-winning artist and designer of the first U.S. postal stamp for the Kwannzaa holiday, Synthia Saint James (left) and Lailah Greene (right), owner of Nafissah Art Collectibles, take a moment to pose while at...