Art Business News articles from June 2009

Art Business News archives from June 2009

It's only the beginning.(Editorial)(electronic publishing)
June 1, 2009... All you have to do is take a quick look around, and you'll see it--a world so immersed in technology that we can barely imagine life without it. E-mail and IM have been upstaged by even more up-to-the-minute messaging vehicles like Twitter and...

Introducing the new-and-improved artbusinessnews.com! ABN launches brand-new web site.(On The WEB)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Sporting a fresh, new look--and more online-exclusive content than ever before--artbusinessnews.com is raising the bar of online coverage in the art world and beyond. Its easy-to-navigate format, sleek design and multimedia content provide...

Diana Ferrone Gallery artists featured in ASID tour.(GALLERY FRONT)(American Society of Interior Designers)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ORANGE COUNTY, CA -- More than 30 original pieces by seven Diana Ferrone Gallery artists were recently featured in the 2009 American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) design tour in Orange County, Calif. The tour,...

Giant Wyland painting recreated with Fredrix Print Canvas at Disneynature's "Earth" premiere.(PUBLISHERS CORNER)
June 1, 2009... LAWRENCEVILLE, GA -- Marine-life artist Wyland and Fredrix Print Canvas unveiled a monumental work of art for Earth Day, inspired by Disneynature's landmark film "Earth." The image, entitled "Earth, The Blue Planet," depicts a mother humpback...

Property owner and art gallery form unique partnership to support the arts.(GALLERY FRONT)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA -- The Lofts at NoHo Commons and Redwood Partners, Inc. have partnered with Celia Gallery to support the local arts community with an inspiring donation of time, space and money to help keep art alive in the NoHo Arts...

Hahnemuhle's digital FineArt media line honored with top product award.(PUBLISHERS CORNER)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... WOODSTOCK, IL -- Wide-Format Imaging magazine readers voted Hahnemuhle's 60-inch media line for this year's Best Fine Art Product Award. The Top Product Awards showcase products that have had the greatest positive influence on Wide-Format...

Fabian Perez releases "All the Romance Left Behind".(PUBLISHER CORNER)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... SANTA MONICA, CA -- Renowned artist Fabian Perez has published his second book, "All the Romance Left Behind." The book contains pictures of more than 200 of Perez's original acrylic paintings and pencil sketches, created between 2001 and 2009....

Martin Lawrence Galleries appoints new Dallas Gallery director.(GALLERY FRONT)(Chadwick Johnson has been appointed)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... GREENWICH, CT -- Eric Dannemann, president of Martin Lawrence Galleries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chadwick Johnson as gallery director of the company's Dallas location. This is the third assignment at Martin Lawrence Galleries...

H. Marion framing studio gives back to local community.(GALLERY FRONT)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WILMETTE, IL -- The stars of the most recent gallery opening at H. Marion Framing Studio were student artists from Avoca School District 37's Marie Murphy Junior High School. Gallery owner Jan Marion, an alum of the...

Artaissance expands its portfolio with the addition of two new artists.(PUBLISHERS CORNER)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... ATLANTA -- Artaissance is thrilled to introduce K.L. McKenna and Johnny Taylor to the acclaimed group of artists represented at ArtThatFits.com. Both McKenna and Taylor offer a unique vision and perspective through rich, vibrant colors. A...

Al Hirschfeld estate releases "Classic Rock Suite".(PUBLISHERS CORNER)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA -- The estate of famed artist AI Hirschfeld has released six previously unpublished drawings of renowned rock icons, including The Beatles, John Lennon, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton...

Nation's top 25 arts destinations poll results revealed.(GALLERY FRONT)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BALTIMORE, MD--Exciting, reliable, budget-friendly locales captured readers' hearts and votes as cities nationwide vied for top rankings in AmericanStyle magazine's 12th-annual artsdestinations poll. ...

Studio el takes green initiative.(ECO-NEWS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... SAN FRANCISCO -- Inspired by the San Francisco Bay area's history of progressive action, is working to expand its eco-friendly products and practices. Studio EL's "LUXE Edition" features a select collection of works printed on alternative...

Arthaus gallery artist Andrea Arroyo receives two grants.(ARTIST UPDATE)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TEANECK, NJ -- ArtHaus gallerists James Bacchi and Annette Schutz congratulate artist Andrea Arroyo, who was recently named "Groundbreaking Latina in the Arts" and was the chosen recipient of The Puffin Foundation...

Alanna Heiss announces formation of Art International Radio.(ARTIST UPDATE)
June 1, 2009... NEW YORK -- Alanna Heiss, founder and longtime director of P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center, has established a new project: Art International Radio (AIR), a Web radio station and arts center to operate out of the Clocktower Gallery in Lower...

Recycled junk mail used to make celebrity portraits.(ARTIST UPDATE)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... PHOENIX, AZ -- Green artist Sandhi Schimmel Gold recently presented some of her celebrity portraits created with recycled material at Access Hollywood's "Stuff You Must..." Gift Lounge. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To make her portraits,...

Artexpo[R] Las Vegas ups the ante in 2009.(international)
June 1, 2009... CLEVELAND -- There has never been a better time to attend Artexpo Las Vegas, given the show's exciting new trade-only format, countless VIP opportunities and thralls of fabulous artworks to explore, Join the industry's movers and shakers for an...

Rembrandt & Rauschenberg, revenues & reputations: galleries discuss advantages and strategies of carrying museum-quality artwork.
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Today's galleries face challenges on a variety of fronts, given the current economic climate. Many casual art buyers, who are only interested in decorating their homes or offices, are...

Kate McCavitt.(EMERGING ARTISTS)
June 1, 2009... A New York native, Kate McCavitt now lives and works near a wildlife conservation corridor in Oceanside, Calif. McCavitt, who began painting in 1985, is a trained Sumi-e (Asian brush) artist and is self-taught in other genres. After 16 years of...

Veronica Winters.(EMERGING ARTISTS)(biography)(Brief article)(Biography)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Veronica Winters was born and raised in Moscow. She is a graduate of the Moscow Institute of Business Education and the University of Tulsa. When Russia was in a state of political and economic turmoil, Winters...

Wanchuan Kesler.(EMERGING ARTIST)(Brief biography)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WanChuan Kesler was born in Taipei, Taiwan. As a child growing up on this Pacific island, she loved the lavish colors and abundant textures of the mountains and ocean that surrounded her. This natural beauty...

Ken Roth.(EMERGING ARTISTS)(Brief article)(Biography)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Born in San Diego in 1966, Ken Roth developed a love of the outdoors early on. He now seeks to capture nature's harmonies in his paintings. Roth studied under Spanish Master Sebastian Capella, whose painting...

Candice Johnson.(EMERGING ARTISTS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... After working as an interior designer in California, a buyer for Saks Fifth Avenue in New York and a European marketing consultant, Candice Johnson moved to Paris in 1992 and began her career as a fine artist. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Nicholas Petrucci.(EMERGING ARTISTS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nicholas Petrucci's portraits and other paintings are primarily commissioned works. His paintings and drawings have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in museums and galleries throughout the Midwest and the...

Alison Hodson.(EMERGING ARTISTS)(Biography)
June 1, 2009... Born in Oakville, Ontario, in 1978, Alison Hodson moved to Toronto in 2000 to study at the Ontario College of Art and Design. During her years of education, Hodson studied graphic design and photography before earning a bachelor's degree in...

ArtMP takes center stage: Masterpiece Publishing's impeccable combination of art, education and inspiration brings galleries confidence and motivation amidst challenging times.
June 1, 2009... In a time when companies across the nation are cutting back, Masterpiece Publishing did exactly the opposite with the launch of ArtMP--a revolutionary event concept filled with in-depth education, phenomenal artworks and undeniable class,...

Evening glow.(Originals)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "EVENING GLOW" by Leo Stans Oil on Canvas 48 x 30 inches $9,500 Leo Stans Fine Art: 952.873.2579 leostansfineart.com

"Self portrait age 8".(Originals)
June 1, 2009... "SELF PORTRAIT AGE 8" by Tom Everhart Acrylic and Varnish on Arches Paper 40 x 60 inches $27,750 S2 Art Limited 312.943.8500 s2art.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

"Suspenion".(Originals)
June 1, 2009... "SUSPENSION" by E. Farrell Douglass Acrylic on Canvas 70 x 51 inches $5,900 Perrell Fine Art Inc. 323.933.8630 perrellfineart.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

"180 degrees".(Originals)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "180 DEGREES" by Vic Mastis Oil Glaze and Gold Leaf on Canvas 36 x 60 inches $3,456 314.402.1959 fineartbyvic.com

"Red rock crossing".(Originals)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "RED ROCK CROSSING" by Max Scharf Acrylic on Canvas 30 x 40 inches $20,000 314.409.7884 maxrscharf.com

"Spinal chord".(Originals)
June 1, 2009... "SPINAL CHORD" by Nicole Rosseland Oil on Canvas 45 x 77 inches $5,400 Picture This Gallery 912.729.5045 ricolerosseland.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

"Yellow chrysanthemums".(Originals)
June 1, 2009... "YELLOW CHRYSANTHEMUMS" by Gonul Engin Yilmaz Oil on Canvas 24 x 18 inches $5,500 +90 212.542.1650 gonulyilmaz.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

"East coast harbor".(Originals)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "EAST COAST HARBOR" by Sarah Cassidy Diptych Acrylic on Canvas, 8 x 8 inches each, $1,200 for the pair Skyeproductions: 949.218.7045; sarahcassidy.com

What did you change? Part 3 of a special economic stimulus series by ABN's trusted advisory board members.(Industry / PERSPECTIVES)
June 1, 2009... As the third part of our widely read series, I invited a diverse group of galleries, artists and publishers to share the individual changes they've made with the readers of Art Business News. Their responses were invigorating, inspirational and...

Street-Smart art: ABN uncovers the hottest artists and styles to hit the Urban Art scene.
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As Generations X and Y become the world's dominant consumer groups, products that appeal to their attitudes and identities-including fresh styles and genres of art--will inevitably gain popularity. Urban art is...

New editions.
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Introducing the ABN Gallery Excellence Awards: The art world's first standard of industry excellence.(GALLERY EXCELLENCE AWARDS)
June 1, 2009... There's still time to apply for ABN's Gallery Excellence Awards, which promise to strengthen and invigorate the art industry by highlighting the top gallery performers in five art-related categories! As artists and galleries navigate their...

Multiply your profits with a multi-frame approach.(The Fine Art of / FRAMING)
June 1, 2009... The technique of combining mouldings to make a single frame has been in use for hundreds of years. If we could see the backsides of old frames hanging in museums and estates, the combinations would be evident on many of them. Today, the...

Picture gallery.
June 1, 2009... The Brush Gallery & Studios, Lowell, MA Ted Kosciak, Michele Kosiak, artist Marcia R. Wise and Sandra Olken stand among Wise's oil paintings during her opening reception at Brush Gallery & Studios. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Abbacino...

Take your art company from brand-less to brand best.(Business / SENSE)
June 1, 2009... What do Apple, Tiffany & Co., Evian and Target all have in common? A lot more than you might think. These four companies are: 1) Household names worldwide; 2) Never confused with a competitor; and 3) Maintaining an image that is way ahead of...