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March 2008
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COUNTDOWN TO SAVANNAH!!!
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SAVANNAH GETAWAY THIS MONTH
DEADLINE APPROACHING - DEPOSITS & RESERVATIONS MUST BE PAID BY FRIDAY, MARCH 14TH. Everyone has been enjoying Florida's beautiful "winter" weather so far. But, with the Spring season approaching, we all know that we'll soon be seeing temperatures in the nineties. If you love all that Spring delivers as much as we do, our Savannah getaway is perfect for you. It's the ideal time to enjoy a beautiful city's art galleries, great restaurants, annual music festival and good friends. You don't even have to drive because we've got a 57 seat luxury coach headed north on March 27th. For you out of towners who would like to meet us there, we've got a package for you too! Details on packages here. Spend 3 nights in Savannah and ride in style for as little as $350 per person! |
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WE NOW CARRY ABELMAN GLASS! For over three decades Abelman Art Glass has infused its glass creations with the wonder and drama of nature's flora and fauna. Stuart Abelman's love of nature, combined with his dedication and devotion to glass, has created a unique energy that drives his studio. Each piece is signed and dated and comes with a card to ensure its authenticity. Abelman's highly sought after pieces can be seen in the films "Three to Tango", "The Core", and most recently on "Huff". Some of the more unusual commissioned work has included the House of Blues, the White House, and The Disney Company. Abelman Studios is working hard on getting our pieces to us at LoPressionism, and we're excited to offer the works of this artist, designer, and master craftsman. |
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ART-CHI-TEXTURE CELEBRATION That's not a misspelling! Indulge yourself in the textural sensations of artwork created by Russ Taylor, Fred Samuelson & Ellen Lindner at our annual "locals only" show which will run from May 2nd through July 12th. Russ Taylor's bold, colorful and animated paintings stand out in a crowd. Fred Samuelson creates collages that harmoniously represent music in the visual world. Ellen Lindner borrows techniques from traditional quilt making, but in an updated and freeform collage style pushing fiber arts to a new level. At the opening reception being held Friday, May 2nd from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, we're also celebrating our Architectural Expansion! Enter the Gallery through our new 1st-floor, street front entrance beside the Christmas Cottage! |
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YOUR INNER CHAMELEON! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, this color theory workshop will give you practice mixing and understanding color with a focus in painting. Do your paintings look flat? It's probably because you're not exercising the power of complimentary colors - We'll teach you these terms and definitions, the color wheel, color tricks and their psychological, personal, and emotional implications. The gallery has plenty of easels onsite, and all of the materials that will be needed for the workshop are included. You even get the choice to work with oils, acrylics or watercolors. All that you will need to bring are paper towels, newspaper or plastic to transport wet paintings, and your eagerness to learn. Saturday mornings - May 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31st from 9:00am to 1:00pm |
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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." 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. Bring your own laptop or desktop computer. Saturday, March 22nd from 10:30 am to 5:30pm with a 1.5 hour lunch break. |
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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 - March 26, April 2, 9, 16, & 23rd from 6pm to 9pm (WAITING LIST ONLY NOW) |
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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). 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! |
 Sunday afternoon,May 18th from 9:00am to 4:00pm. |
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IMAGINE ALL THE PEOPLE Before music, John Lennon's passion was visual art. After the Beatles disbanded, Lennon returned to his first love and focused on works with the theme of peace. This limited edition serigraph by the versatile artist is hand-signed by Yoko Ono Lennon and numbered 178 out of 300. According to the owner of the work, it was appraised at $10,500 in 2006. "Imagine all the People" comes with a Certificate of Authenticity which states that it is part of a collection of art works approved and endorsed by The Estate of John Lennon. The piece measures 32" x 27" and is framed. The words "Imagine all the people living life in peace" are under the Earth. For more information about this piece or other works available through our Secondary Market, click here. |
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 "My Love Don't Cry"
An example of an original print by resident artist, Felix Zapata |
THERE ARE ORIGINAL PRINTS? To most, this phrase is just an oxymoron. It is, as the dictionary states, "seemingly self - contradictory." An original print is a work of art printed by hand, either by the artist or by the artist's designated assistant, from a plate, block, stone, or stencil that has been hand created by the artist to produce the desired image. The finished work of art does not resemble the plate it is printed from meaning it is not a copy. When creating the plates for prints, artist's must think and draw the reverse of what they intend to be seen. Each print produced is a unique work and traditionally signed and numbered in pencil by the artist. The original print is usually produced as a limited number of an edition. Each one is really a piece of an original work of art. Original prints by famous 20th century artists such as Dali and Picasso are often questioned as whether they are original prints or not. Both artist's works have been heavily and skillfully forged for years. If purchasing an original print, require a Certificate of Authenticity signed either by the artist or the signitory of the artist's estate as well as documented evidence of the provenance (history of ownership). And, as always, when buying art, remember simply to buy what you love. |
 Salvador Dali's
"Portrait of Picasso" 1947 |
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DOODLES DOODLES is an acronym for Desire, Originality, Optimism, Dedication, Latitude, Education & Support: all key elements in becoming a success in the artworld. We're thrilled about seeing what Brevard County art students are producing. So, if you're one of those students who sits at your desk doodling instead of paying attention to what's on the blackboard, now may be your chance to show off your artistic talent. Submission packets are to be received at our gallery no later than June 6, 2008. The show will run from July 25 - September 30, a full ten week exhibit. Students selected for the exhibit will receive automatic acceptance into the Melbourne Main Street Masters of Art Festival. To see other benefits and requirements for the show, click here to download the pdf file that has complete details. |
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TOP 5 WAYS CREATIVITY IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEART
1. Creativity is relaxing. When we engage both our mind and body in something that we enjoy, our bodies release powerful hormones that relax us, undoing all kinds of damage caused by stress in day -to-day life. 2. Creativity is a healthy distraction. There is no better way to forget our troubles, challenges, and pain than to get involved in meaningful creative projects. A creative project is a great way to focus on what IS working in your life, rather than what isn't.
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3. Creativity gets our heart pumping. From the adrenaline that gets going when we're happily engaged, to the often quite physical nature of art, creativity gets our insides moving and shaking. Painting, sculpting, writing, and running around town looking for "art junk" at flea markets is GREAT exercise.
4. Creativity gives our self-esteem a boost. When we create something that we're proud of, we get a huge psychological boost that has endless rewards. Think of the small child who shows off a drawing and says "Look what I did!" We all need a healthy dose of that kind of pride! |
5. Creativity offers great opportunities for connection with others. You share your art or writing with someone else and it sparks a meaningful conversation . . . you post your work in an online contest and others comment on it . . . you collaborate on a creative project to create something from two heads instead of one. These are just a few examples of many the kinds of connections that creativity can provide. They all remind us that we are not alone on this planet, or in our pursuits of creativity. Connection with others makes us healthier and happier, and truly part of the fabric of the world.
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