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September 2007
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A NEW LOOK FOR LOPRESSIONISM! The gallery team has designed a whole new image and website for your viewing pleasure. If you haven't had a chance to check it out yet, we hope that after reading our newsletter, you take a few minutes to tour our new pages - even though some are still under construction. Enjoy! |
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 New: Quiescence 23" x 40" "Great things begin in silence.Find power in reflection, and the depth that follows, for it is there, that you will discover your life's poetry." - Henry Asencio. |
OCTOBER 25th HENRY ASENCIO AT LOPRESSIONISM GALLERY! Henry Asencio, one of today’s most prolific and accomplished young artists, will be visiting LoPressionism Gallery for one night only! Named by Art Business News as one of today's top artists, his oil paintings blend classical elements of painting with abstract qualities making him a contemporary master of the figurative style. We are thrilled about his upcoming visit to our gallery, Thursday, October 25th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm! This event will be well attended and therefore we are asking those of you interested in Asencio's work and in meeting the artist to let us know so that we may include you on our invitation list. This is an "invitation only" event. Please contact us to be placed on the list. |
 Henry Asencio |
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 Eric Christensen One of the top 3 Wine Artists in the Country! |
CRUISING WITH CHRISTENSEN - Booking has begun! The Gallery staff got to tour the "Mariner of the Seas" while it was in port a couple weekends ago - and now we're more excited than ever about our upcoming cruise! Join us on a Fine Art & Fine Wine cruise we're hosting featuring nationally acclaimed artist, Eric Christensen on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines! We'll be sailing the Western Caribbean on the "Mariner of the Seas" with the artist all to ourselves from March 9 - 16, 2008. Included in the price of the cruise is a cocktail party courtesy of Harbor City Travel, two private wine tastings with Grgich Hills, private art viewings with the artist, a souvenir wine glass, all port fees and taxes and all meals & entertainment onboard. There will also be the opportunity for a specialty dinner with Eric Christensen. If you would like more information click here or call Harbor City Travel at 321-727-0946 / 800-397-2113. |
 "Napa Valley Memories" This is the image created especially for the Grgich Hills Winery |
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FEAST FOR THE EYES - Mark your calendars! Join us at the opening reception of our new Latin Art themed show will be held on Friday, November 2nd from 6:00pm - 9:00pm, the same day as the celebration of The Day of the Dead. Embrace the art of this holiday which celebrates the lives of those loved ones who have passed. This show will run through January 4th of 2008. One artist we will be featuring is Mexican painter, Felix Zapata, whom art critics call one of the best colorists and engravers in Mexico today. This is quite an accomplishment as even the critics didn't know that at a young age, Felix developed Retinitis Pigmentosa. While Felix has lost his sight and can now only see small, dark shadows, he has not lost the vision within or the passion to create. A portion of the sales from the evening's event will benefit Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice and Palliative Care. |
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ARTISTIC INTUITION – Meet Your Inner Artist Ever wonder where artists, writers, and other creative types get their inspiration and ideas? Using guided imagery, journaling and meditation; you’ll meet your own fun loving little Muse. You'll leave refreshed, rejuvenated, and full of awe, imagination and wonder. Please dress comfortably; bring a floor mat or oversized cushion, drinking water, a journal or writing tablet and something to write with. Linda Kline, our PMC instructor also teaches this workshop, and those of you who know Linda, know how she can elicit creativity from you in a soothing gentle way! Register for either Sunday, January 20, 2-5pm OR Monday, February 4, 2-5 pm Cost is $30.00 and includes the $15.00 non-refundable registration fee. |
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6 WEEKS of PRECIOUS METAL CLAY - The basics and beyond!
Whether you've already had an introductory PMC class, or a more advanced one, this 6-week session makes the perfect holiday gift for you or anyone! We've had so many requests for different levels of PMC training that Linda Kline has offered to dedicate Thursdays to us starting January 31st through March 6th so she can combine all levels and a variety of projects in one course! Precious Metal Clay (PMC) has revolutionized jewelry making. A user-friendly medium, PMC looks, acts and feels like clay but is pulverized granules of pure silver (.999). New students will learn basic techniques to produce exquisite jewelry designs of pure, fine silver, including pendants, earrings, rings, and beads. Returning students are invited to use this class as an open studio for independent study while learning new and advanced techniques. The instructor will collect a materials fee of $95 at the first class session, which includes a basic tool kit and enough silver to complete at least three jewelry designs. Additional silver will be available for sale during the class. A different technique/jewelry project will be covered each week. Register by January 20th for either Thursday afternoons, 2-5 p.m. OR Thursday evenings, 6-9 p.m. Cost is $150.00 per person for the entire 6 weeks, which includes a $20.00 non-refundable registration fee. |
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GOING DIGITAL FOR ARTISTS Going Digital teaches anyone (especially artists) who needs to photograph their work, format it electronically to submit to art shows, galleries, or trade shows, and upload photos using "Zapplication." Zapp is an online image submission process many venues are now using to jury images. Our workshop will bring computer novice artists into the digital age in a friendly and comfortable venue. Basic computer navigation skills are a pre-requisite for this workshop. Bring your own laptop or desktop computer. Saturday, September 22nd or Monday, October 22nd from 10:00 am to 5:30pm with a 1.5 hour lunch break. Cost: $100.00. Students must register with a $20.00 non-refundable fee ahead of time to receive the software in advance. It works on both Mac & PC platforms. |
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 Sunday, September 23rd from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (1 hour break for lunch) |
WEBSITES MADE EASY! Jeannie Masterson of Webster42.net will teach you how to build your own website. Webster42 is a product that allows you to build your own website using their pre-constructed templates. By the end of the day, you'll have a website with the opportunity to put it "on-line"; if you choose to sign up with them ($30.00/month). There is no software - everything is internet based. Because this is a natural follow-up course to Going Digital, if you take Going Digital, then this workshop is FREE! Cost: $75.00 (a $20 non-refundable fee holds your spot) if you have NOT taken Going Digital. If you choose to sign up with Webster42, the $99 sign up fee will be waived if you've taken ANY WORKSHOP at LoPressionism Gallery! |
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MARKET YOUR ART SUCCESSFULLY Have your art copyright questions answered, find out how to handle those constant requests for donations, and so much more! In this workshop you will cover topics such as basic business skills & planning, creating marketing materials, tips for the web, pricing & reproducing your artwork & how to get on a gallery's "good side" with professionalism. The workshop will conclude with a marketing analysis of your artwork in a group critique & brainstorming format. Wednesday evenings - November 7, 14, 21, 28 & December 5 from 6pm to 9pm Cost: $160.00 (a $20.00 non refundable deposit holds your space in one of our sessions). Cost includes text book and an hour of consulting with the gallery staff at your convenience! (appointment necessary). "I feel like I got my money's worth the first night!" - Pat Frazier, mixed media artist & poet |
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OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP Palette Knife and Brush, 2-day workshop with Carol Kepp. On the first day of the workshop, participants will learn Carol's knife painting technique with no preliminary lines, keeping details to a minimum. A realistic seascape is produced in stages, using loosely defined areas of light and dark color, building up to the final painting. On the second day of the workshop, a floral will be painted using the knife and brush technique. Students should bring their own supplies. A materials list will be provided upon registration. Friday & Saturday, November 9 & 10th from 10:00am - 5:00pm |
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COSMOGONICO This work by artist Leonardo Nierman is an original oil painting on masonite and represents his most well known style - creating cosmic landscapes. Nierman is considered to be the greatest abstract artist for the past forty years belonging to the Mexican Art School. Born in 1932, the artist continues to create works of swirling, vibrant colors with intense and spontaneous brushstrokes. This piece measures 17.5" x 21.5" and was completed by 1974. If you would like to learn more about how to acquire this piece, please click here or call the gallery for more information. |
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 "Potheads" one example of Pat's Mixed Media sculptures |
CANVAS OF MOODS This canvas of day looks dolorous, faded and forlorn - a solid difficulty of grey... or, maybe brown... like a frown. Yet, buried threads whisper their hoarse thirst for the luscious wetness of colors. |
So, I comply by squeezing out varying values of green, which arch to an uplift of trees amid added hues of blues, washing into sky and stream. Spontaneously, it seems, a sprinkling of white shows up to highlight the changing scene, prompting latent flecks of lavender off the emotional palette. |
Then, voila! Oh, joy!
Emerging flowers of promise startle my spirit with remembered passion. Surprise! Orange arrives with its perky sense of humor prancing across the view... and even you would have to laugh! -by Pat Frazier |
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