LoPressionism Gallery Newsletter

NEWS FROM
LOPRESSIONISM GALLERY & FINE ART CENTER
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THE CHRISTMAS COTTAGE

BOOK SIGNING
Join us on March 20th as LoPressionism Gallery hosts our first ever book signing and art show from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Novelist David Johansson, author of "Skin of Sunset", Nancy Dillen, artist of the books cover art "Lay By", will be in attendance. The two artists became acquainted while Dillen, was a professor at Brevard Community College, where Johansson currently teaches literature and film. Set in Melbourne Beach, Johansson's book explores the lives of three college roommates who go on to establish a law firm, only to discover that infidelity and greed doom them to acts of revenge and murder. March 20th will allow visitors a unique opportunity to meet two artists working in different mediums. The book "Skin of Sunset" and prints of "Lay By" will be available during the signing.

NEW THEMED CHRISTMAS TREES
With the festivities of St. Patrick's day and Easter just around the corner, the Christmas Cottage has created new themed trees for these occasions. Our Irish tree features green ornaments, shamrocks, celtic cross's, Irish prayers, pipes, and various other Irish decorations. The Easter tree features rabbits, ducks, chicks, and of course eggs in a variety of springtime colors and patterns. Also new to our tree repertoire is the Old World Tuscan tree. This tree contains a breathtaking number of gold leafed glass ornaments, grapes, and grape leaves.

NEW GLASS JEWELRY IS HERE
This is a lovely line of jewelry that offers a unique style with an affordable price. These necklaces have glass pendants and no two are the same! They include beaded necklaces and adjustable closures. After their sell out during the holiday season, our adjustable and serpent rings are back! These adjustable rings will fit any finger and come in a many different colors and shapes. The serpent rings coil colorful dichroic glass up your finger.

CLOSEOUT SALE!
Sales rarely occur in our gallery, but due to expiring lines, we have decided to offer some of our pieces for 50% off! This includes all of our remaining Art in Motion wall art pieces, Kopperwood boxes, Flatlands Pottery, and more. Save hundreds of dollars on works of art that you have always wanted. Layaway is available for these pieces! Where else can you get a great deal and pay little by little? Add some fabulous accents to your home or office. You won't be able to fine prices like these anywhere else! The Christmas Cottage is also offering 90% off of select items. That is 10 cents on the dollar! These deals wont last long, and the merchandise won't either.

RUSSIAN GLASS
These hand blown glass animals were made in Russia where glass blowing is a handcraft tradition. Every figurine is a unique creation that reflects the expertise of master glass workers. Constant attention to quality makes for incredible detail and sets these little masterpieces apart from assembly line imitations. We have a variety of animals and colorful insects to choose from. These tiny sculptures make great gifts and are only &19.95 each! Also by Russian artists are our Siberian Birch bark barrettes. These intricate, layered patterns will look great on any hair type. Come in and check them out.

PINE NEEDLE BASKETS MAKING
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 "coilng" 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 2 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. The cost for this class is $95.00 including a $20 depossit and will be held on June 6th and 13th from 2-4pm. Please call (321) 722-6000 to register.

FIGURE DRAWING
Dance with your pencil. Feel the rhythm of the pose and find your inner music. Learn the basics of seeing and drawing. Total immersion in drawing the human figure using a wide variety of drawing techniques and media made fun for all levels. Each student should have knowledge of basic drawing techniques and be willing to work from a draped model. This class will include gesture drawing, contour drawing, modeling the form, and a critique. The workshop is from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, March 21st. Nancy Dillen, the instructor has taught art for 35 years and is experienced in a variety of mediums. The cost is $75 and students must register by Thursday, March 19th. Call (321) 722-6000 or e-mail us for more information or to register.

The DaVinci Decoders

DO YOUR HOMEWORK...
Many times we get requests from our customers to "appraise" or put a value on their found art and collectibles. As much as we love to hear that people are curious about their pieces we are not certified appraisers. We can however offer some suggestions. First of all use a search engine to look up a signature. If you can make out the name or part of it you have a great start! Unfortunately, once you have figured out the name of the artist you feel stuck; most websites out there require memberships to find out auction results. FindArtInfo.com requires a membership for the good stuff, but, you can see some auction results (no images however). This us useful if you are certain of an artists identity, and you can always type the painting titles in the auction results into a search engine and locate an image that way. Another thing you can do is ask your family questions. How long have we had it and how old was it when we got it, this can establish an approximate date. Then look at the medium. Is it a painting, lithograph, drawing, etching, wood, stone, and so on. Then go about contacting specialists. For example, if you think you have a watercolor from that you acquired from your grandmother in Georgia, contact a Georgian watercolor museum or association. We at LoPressionism Gallery can offer assistance in pointing you in the right direction. With 2 art historians, an artist, and an image magnifier we can help you determine medium, date, condition. For more information on how we can help, call 722-6000 or e-mail us.

Have a safe and fun
St. Patty's day

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY
Q: Why do people wear shamrocks on St. Patrick's Day?
A: Regular rocks are too heavy.

Q: Why can't you borrow money from a leprechaun?
A: Because they're always a little short.

Q: How can you tell if an Irishman is having a good time?
A: He's Dublin over with laughter!

Q: What's Irish and stays out all night?
A: Patty O' furniture!

Q: How did the Irish Jig get started?
A: Too much to drink and not enough restrooms!

Q: Why did the leprechaun stand on the potato?
A:To keep from falling in the stew!

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	Irish Tree	NEW THEMED CHRISTMAS TREES With the festivities of St. Patrick's day and Easter just around the corner, the Christmas Cottage has created new themed trees for these occasions. Our Irish tree features green ornaments, shamrocks, celtic cross's, Irish prayers, pipes, and various other Irish decorations. The Easter tree features rabbits, ducks, chicks, and of course eggs in a variety of springtime colors and patterns. Also new to our tree repertoire is the Old World Tuscan tree. This tree contains a breathtaking number of gold leafed glass ornaments, grapes, and grape leaves.	Tuscan Tree
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	PINE NEEDLE BASKETS MAKING 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 "coilng" 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 2 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. The cost for this class is $95.00 including a $20 depossit and will be held on June 6th and 13th from 2-4pm. Please call (321) 722-6000 to register.
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		FIGURE DRAWING Dance with your pencil. Feel the rhythm of the pose and find your inner music. Learn the basics of seeing and drawing. Total immersion in drawing the human figure using a wide variety of drawing techniques and media made fun for all levels. Each student should have knowledge of basic drawing techniques and be willing to work from a draped model. This class will include gesture drawing, contour drawing, modeling the form, and a critique. The workshop is from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, March 21st. Nancy Dillen, the instructor has taught art for 35 years and is experienced in a variety of mediums. The cost is $75 and students must register by Thursday, March 19th. Call (321) 722-6000 or e-mail us for more information or to register.
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	DO YOUR HOMEWORK... Many times we get requests from our customers to "appraise" or put a value on their found art and collectibles. As much as we love to hear that people are curious about their pieces we are not certified appraisers. We can however offer some suggestions. First of all use a search engine to look up a signature. If you can make out the name or part of it you have a great start! Unfortunately, once you have figured out the name of the artist you feel stuck; most websites out there require memberships to find out auction results. FindArtInfo.com requires a membership for the good stuff, but, you can see some auction results (no images however). This us useful if you are certain of an artists identity, and you can always type the painting titles in the auction results into a search engine and locate an image that way. Another thing you can do is ask your family questions. How long have we had it and how old was it when we got it, this can establish an approximate date. Then look at the medium. Is it a painting, lithograph, drawing, etching, wood, stone, and so on. Then go about contacting specialists. For example, if you think you have a watercolor from that you acquired from your grandmother in Georgia, contact a Georgian watercolor museum or association. We at LoPressionism Gallery can offer assistance in pointing you in the right direction. With 2 art historians, an artist, and an image magnifier we can help you determine medium, date, condition. For more information on how we can help, call 722-6000 or e-mail us.
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