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April 2009
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DARK DREAMS & LIGHTHEARTED THEMES OPENING RECEPTION Spring is here, and we're excited to celebrate the season of new life with our new show, Dark Dreams & Lighthearted Themes. With fanciful paintings that reach into our imaginative sides, the show will feature works by Luke Andrews, Marina Koloeridi, Sandra Bottinelli, Nicholas Bustamante & Laura Beatty. The opening reception will be held on April 17th from 6-9pm at LoPressionism Gallery in the building we share with the Christmas Cottage. Whimsy and the sublime are reality and dreams come to life in a world of fantasy. Here you can find hope and humor in darkness, and be calmed by light and laughter. Imaginative landscapes and bizarre characters fill this show with danger and delight. Call (321) 722-6000 for details. This exhibit will run from April 17th to June 19th. To preview a work by each of the artists, click here. |
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 Heartaches Are Free |
TODD WHITE NEW RELEASES New Todd White limited editions are now available for order and are already going fast! Todd White says about his 2009 works (The White Album), "“I feel this is my best work to date. I am always trying to top myself, to push the envelope and take it to the next level. These paintings are the result of an intense period of hibernation and experimentation. I was constantly playing with concepts, images and techniques. I hope you enjoy these pieces as much as I enjoyed creating them.” To view The White Album, click here. |
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NEW ORIGINAL MINI PAINTINGS! New works by two of our resident artists have arrived. Heather Everett's love for nature is now available in the form of miniature paintings. These fantastic mini originals range from $20-$100 and will work well with the Florida lifestyle! You can bring the warmth of the palm right into your home. To see other works by Heather Everett, click here. Nancy Dillen's "Imaginary Landscapes" will captivate your mind as they explode with color and creation. Her small character studies are portraits of strange and wonderful creatures given life in her larger works. To view other works by Nancy Dillen, click here. |
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FREE MOTHER'S DAY ART APPRECIATION HIGH TEA Mother's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to spend it than with High Tea and an art discussion. We at LoPressionism Gallery, and the courtesy of Lord Ravenswood Hall, are hosting a FREE tea tasting and art appreciation talk on May 9th from 2-4pm. Spend some quality time with your family as you sip delicious teas from Britain in a gallery setting. Our art discussion will be appropriate for mothers and children of all ages. Enjoy the visual pleasures of the arts. RSVP at (321) 722-6000 or send us an e-mail. |
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NEW HENRY ASENCIO TRILOGY Henry Asencio has done it again. He has created three new pieces whose beauty cannot be captured within the tiny confines of your computer screen. His new Trilogy can only be seen in person, and we have them right here at LoPressionism Gallery. This Trilogy is in pre-publication and we are taking orders. You must be present to see these works. We are also offering a fantastic variety of framing options for these beauties. We invite you to come in and view the Trilogy for yourself! |
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FONTANINI SIGNING It is official, we will be hosting a Fontanini signing event on December 6, 2009 right here at the Christmas Cottage! You can order items now and we will hold them until the signing event if you like. All Fontanini purchases for the event over $100 will receive free shipping. To order the special show only piece "Keturah", click here. This figure will not be shipped until after the signing on December 6th but is available for pre order. Manuele Fontanini, President of Fontanini, will be in attendance signing figures. Please call (321) 725-0270 or e-mail us to be put on the invitation list. More details will be available as we get closer to the holiday season. Also...come in and check out our replenished .50 cents table! |
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POSTER CONTEST The Melbourne Main Street (MMS) Board of Directors is looking for a piece of art to be used to advertise the 2009 "Main Street Masters of Art" Celebration! The deadline is June 15th, 2009 as they need time to get the winning image in all of their marketing materials for the Art Festival which takes place in October of every year. Entries should be mailed or delivered to the Melbourne Main Street Office at 1908 Municipal Lane Melbourne, Florida 32901. For information about delivery hours, call 321-724-1741. Any questions should be emailed to masters@downtownmelbourne.com. Click here for complete details. Pictured left is 2007's winner Vicki Busby, pictured right is 2008's winner Heather Everett. |
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WE'RE NOW ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER & MYSPACE In this era of technology and online communication we have finally jumped on the bandwagon. We are now on Facebook, MySpace, & Twitter. We are trying our best to keep our friends and fans updated with the latest LoPressionism news and updates. If you'd like to view LoPressionism Gallery on MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, or our blog click the icons on the right. Now you can read up on the latest happenings in the art world on the largest social networks on the web. Feel free to ask us any questions via these mediums and we will do our best to answer. We'll see you on the internet! |
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 Instructor: Viola Pace Knudsen |
REGISTER NOW! PINE NEEDLE BASKETS Pine needle baskets have existed for hundreds of years, and are often associated with Native American artistry. These baskets are formed using a weaving technique called "coiling" where the basket is built up by lashing or stitching bundled pine needles together until the basket reaches the desired size and shape. In this two day class, Viola Pace Knudsen will share her know how in constructing these beautiful baskets. Students can expect to go home with a small versatile basket and the knowledge to be able to make more later on with what they have learned. Call (321) 722-6000 to register. COST: $95.00 (includes the $20.00 non refundable deposit & materials) |
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THE ARTS INCLUDED IN NEW STIMULUS PLAN For ages the government has barely recognized the arts as a viable sector of the economy. However, in February, congress managed to get $50 million dollars for the arts in the stimulus package. According to an article in the April 2009 issue of Art in America, "despite years of economic-impact studies showing how the arts stimulate local economies, from tourism dollars to construction industry jobs, arts groups still had to mount a feverish campaign to preserve a $50 million line that the House had passed but that the Senate eliminated." Although 50 million is measly compared to what other industries have received it is wonderful that the arts were even included. What many fail to realize is that not only do the arts employ artists and performers, but also art handlers, stage crews, accountants, cooks, security guards, maintenance people and more. The arts provide over 6 million jobs nationwide! The money will go to the National Endowment for the Arts to distribute in the form of grants only to non-profit groups whose projects focus on the preservation of jobs in the arts. These groups must also have been awarded NEA grants within the last 4 years. Not to fret to the groups who have not received grants, they still may be eligible to get a sub-grant from a state or regional arts organization. For complete information on The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act with regards to the NEA visit nea.gov. |
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Easter Bunny in training! |
HOW TO MAKE NEATO EASTER EGGS First begin with hard boiled eggs, then you can: Make your own food color dye: Combine 1/2 to 1 Tablespoon of food coloring with 2 tsp. vinegar in a cup that is deep enough for the eggs. Add water to about the half way point. Gently place the eggs into the cups. The longer they are left in the dye, the darker the color shade. Experiment with different combinations of colors. When you remove the egg from the dye, pat dry with a paper towel and place in a holder. Rubber Band Designs: Wrap elastic bands around the eggs, then drop them in food-coloring dye. Remove eggs, pat dry with paper towel and remove rubber bands. The parts of the egg covered with rubber bands will not be colored. Once the rubber bands are removed, you can drop the egg into a different color dye. Marbled Eggs: In a mug or jar large enough to contain one egg, place 1 Tablespoon of oil, 1 Tablespoon of vinegar and 1 Tablespoon of food coloring. Add enough water to cover egg, stir quickly with a spoon and drop in hard boiled egg. Pull egg out quickly and pat dry with paper towel. Waxing Easter Eggs: Drip wax from a lit taper candle onto the egg. After the wax is set, drop the egg into food coloring dye. Remove from dye and pat dry. You can scrape the wax off and dip into another dye, or leave the wax on if you wish. Remember to have fun and have a happy Easter! |
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