Haunting / Mysterious Lisa Noonis

We are very excited to present Lisa Noonis's new series.

Lisa Noonis- Presents a wonderful new series of painting, combining palette knife and brush work which allows her to create mystery and depth. Leaving the viewer to wonder what the figure is thinking, even allowing the viewer to create their own story. Truly a wonderful!

Lisa Noonis- Top Hat and Days Gone By.

The San Diego Art Institute and Diana Kirkpatrick

CONGRATULATIONS! The San Diego Art Institute takes great pleasure in informing you that your artwork has been provisionally accepted by this year’s juror for exhibition at SDAI’s 2011/51st International Exhibition.

Your work was selected from a field of 900 artworks from the USA & numerous foreign countries. The exhibition will show a total of 86 selected works of art.

Great News!!! For our Diana Kirkpatrick. We are so proud of her and her amazing work! Good job Diana on your work getting accepted into the exhibit!

San Diego Art Institute – 50th Annual International (Museum of the Living Artist)
House of Charm, Balboa Park
1439 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101-1617 USA

Tidbit on Mr. Dennis Perrin

On my last visit to Perrin's studio, he showed me the location where he creates his masterful paintings. Once I saw the pond and location I knew there were pictures to be taken.


Dennis led me down a secluded path, suddenly I realized how quite it was you could hear the birds, crickets, frogs, and a slight rustle of the leaves. I could feel myself relaxing, merging myself into Perrin's world. Once we walked to the end of the path it opened up to an amazing and beautiful pond full nympheas all along it's edge. The colors were peaceful and soft just like his paintings. I wasn't ready to go back to Provincetown that's for sure, but I knew I had to get these masterful paintings to the gallery for you to enjoy.

Paintings>>>

Fast, Fast, Fast

Wow, what a fast summer. Sorry for the long hiatus folks, but this summer has kept us on our toes, with some fabulous openings and an amazing new artist added to our stable.

I just wanted to post a quick update. More to come...

We are proud to announce artist / painter Nancy Depew as part of our stable of artists, we will be debuting her with Sydney Bella Sparrow on Friday, September 3rd for our annual still life exhibit.

Nancy Depew<<<

Sydney Bella Sparrow>>>

Art for the Generations

As your children grow up wouldn't it be nice to pass on the one gift, that keeps on giving... Art!

Investing in art early can be rewarding, enjoyable, a conversation starter for both you and your children and it can be handed down to them to boot!

Here is how you can easily get started;

First, find a piece of art that you love then do some research on it.

Second, ask some questions; the questions you want to ask are:

• How long has the artist has been paintings?
  
• What does the artist's resume / biography look like and reveal about their artistic style?
  
• What key information does the resume / biography reveal about the artist's motivation and artistic direction?
  
• What is the educational background and who have they studied under.

Some other points to consider:

• Check out what museums and colleges and museums are collecting your favorite artist. Colleges invest in art for the future and museums invest not only for value but to bring in the largest crowd.
  
• Finally, ask yourself "why do I want to start collecting/investing in this artist?"
  

You can ask the gallery for this information and any reputable gallery will be happy to provide you with this information.

For instance, William Thomson's art is collected by Marietta College and The New Britain of American Art, whom just pulled his work from their private collection for "The Great American Watercolor" show.

Also watch who is collecting the artist, for instance Michael Palmer has collectors such as Danny Devito and Bill Cosby.

So remember when your investing just don't buy anything, make sure you love it and know why your collecting it.

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Carol Frances and International Artist Magazine

We are very excited for Carol Frances, she a FINALIST in the Challenge No. 56 Flowers and Gardens competition.

Carol Frances joined the gallery as an emerging artist 2 years ago and now she is an artist to pay attention to. Working hard creating these unique stand alone works of art.

INSPIRATION
Extravagant patterns of antique text and the shimmer of gold leaf – marry these together with a well rendered subject and oh my! Sometimes I can’t explain just how the complicated chemistry of a successful painting comes together. Carol Frances~ International Artist Magazine

We're Back to Blogging; with a Fresh 2010 Look!

Hi Folks, sorry for the long hiatus, but we have been making planes and preparing the gallery for your arrival. Spring is almost here!

This is a bad photo on my part, but it's truly amazing. Artist, Diana Kirkpatrick.

We have a couple new artists, a new look, a refreshed new website, some fresh paint, and a great lineup for you this season. We are still working on the timing and placement of our exhibits, but we do have Michael Palmer, Diana Kirkpatrick, Jeanne' McCartin, Amy Palmer, and Patricia Kaufman booked, just to name a few.



This is what we have been up to, refreshing the gallery. Its been hard work, but a lot of fun and seeing the end result, fantastic! No more red wall. Take peak at our new color and floor: head to our features then photos>>>.

What an Experience!

A quick post and run. We are still cleaning up the gallery from our recent adventure. Now, don't forget about our "Gem" show which opens this Friday, November 27, from 2pm to 4pm.

Well, we made it through the show. We are reveling in our recent show, participating in the Boston International Fine Art Show. What an experience we were showing with some of the top rated galleries in the country; galleries like The Cooley Gallery, Quidley and Company, Arcadia Fine Arts, Trees Place Gallery, and many others. Not to mention international galleries like; Galeria Quorum, Spain and Gladwell, and Company, London. Even some Andy Warhols and Laura Coombs Hills were present at this show. Star Studded...

The experience was worth it all, we met some lovely artists, collectors, and enthusiasts, but wow what a lot of work. The exposure was worth it all and we had fun. Here are some pics of our booth and of the event. Photos of our booth >>>, (Photos of the Event>>> (Christopher Gowell's piece was highlighted)).

We wanted to also mention that we met a lovely gallery, Addision Art Gallery, the owner and director were just wonderful, they are in Orleans, MA.

Check out our new works, by the participating artists, highlighted at the event.

Ode to Peter Max for Provincetown's Carnival

It's that time of year again. Get your pumps ready, its "Peace Love and Go Go Boots". Carnival begins tomorrow night kicking off the opening party at the Boat slip. Carnival runs through next Saturday. Provincetown Business Guild

We did our share to help bring back the 60's. We just finished our Ode to Peter Max. Wow what a fun project now I see why Peter Max paints this way. The colors created their own trippe shifts of color. Check out the process>>> This is 7ft x 24ft.

Gesso goes Soy Green

A hot new primer (gesso replacement) that will change the way we paint and our views of paintings. And no, it's not Kilz Primer this is the real deal, Green Gesso. I stumbled upon this a month ago and I really wanted to share this.

“It’s the first of its kind,” Carbee proclaims. “There’s nothing like it.” Created by Marshall Carbee www.carbeesoygesso.com

The paintings are not green in color, but its in the materials. Carbee used a hemp canvas with no frame and petroleum-free paints derived from natural earth pigments. For a primer, he used a soy-based gesso—a non-toxic, non-hazardous, zero-VOC product Carbee helped create. That product, called Carbee Soy Gesso, is now available to all artists.~ The Wire

His gesso uses recycled byproduct from another manufacturer that derives vitamin E from soy. The soy content used in the process is not a food source and will not attract insects, mold or mildew, Carbee says.
What’s more, unlike conventional gesso, it is completely free of petroleum and other toxins. Although other artists have used recycled materials, like driftwood and found items, soy gesso takes the concept of green art to another level. ~ The Wire~ Full Read>>>

Gossip Lady video interview with Artist Amy Palmer

Amy Palmer talks about why she creates her work. What a great interview!~ Collectors of Amy Palmer or even if you have been following her work, this is a must see video!

Palmer is the artist known for paintings of moms in boxes, staring up from the depths with alien-like eyes — bored, horrified, bedraggled or defeated. Sometimes there's a kid on a hip, a cigarette butt hung from the lips, a coffee mug or other beverage gripped in hand.

Seacoast online full read>>>

YouTube- Video

The Picture Frame.

The frame. Some Tips.

This part of the process is over looked most of the time but it's just as important as a great composition. You could have the best painting ever but slap a cheesy frame on it and you just shot yourself in the foot. As a gallery owner and dealer our customers want the complete package, a great frame with a great painting. You combine the two to finish off the presentation and watch it sell itself.

The same is true with a so so painting, add a nice frame and you could be looking at a masterpiece.

So artists remember spend the extra money on a nice frame and or with a professional framer; you will see the results instantly. Here is one place that sells great frames JFM Enterprises.

Help us! Vote for the "Poem Select Award."

"The Poetic Approach" is fast approaching us; featuring the works of Darlou Gams and Stan Moeller. Vote for your favorite poem and poet to win our "Poem Select Award." Featuring poets like Jose' Gouveia, which is one of our jurors, Ed Lambton and Bob Zappacosta.

Here is just one of 10 poems. You be the juror and vote for your favorite.

The Poet

From an unknown place
he rustles into town, like the wind~
carrying word seed, filling the ears
of those in the gallery.
Undauntedly moving are the
fingers, hand, arm of
an artist
who attempts to
paint him in a frame.
Yet, it is only an image
of the spirit which cannot be contained.
And he soon disappears
over the dunes~ to an unknown place.

-by Bob Zappacosta

Full Press Poetic Approach>>>
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Bowersock Hits Front Page of Provincetown Banner

"Businesses step up creative marketing for summer season." Provinetown Banner. Check out the full story at www.wickedlocal.com

Just passing on about our "Year of the Salon," the cats out of the bag and on the front page of the Provincetown Banner. Stop on by this summer to see what all the hype is about.

We will launch our season early with a fundraising exhibition, on behalf of "Helping Our Women." This event will feature live music, performed by Sarah Burrill the season's first wine tasting and the event will be catered. Taking place on Friday, May 2nd from 6pm to 8pm.

There are so many little surprises yet to be revealed throughout the season. We are truly excited, about year five, excited about the work we have in store for people and excited about the theme. We remember why we're here and we want you to remember what's important in life, imagination, spirit, creativity. We hope to share and spread that theme throughout theis year. Hope you join us.

Lines, Color with a Story

Here is a sneak peak into our illustration show, May 29th.

This will be one heck of a show. I will name drop later, about all the wonderful artists participating in this show.
Some even have illustrated for "Highlights for Children."

Tess Feltes is one of six illustrators featured in this show. Her illustrations are amazing and are as equal to fine art as any other painter. Here lines, color and foreshortening are spot on giving her subjects a human like personality. Her objective has been to regain a child's original fascination with beauty, combined with the accuracy of the scientific illustration. I was so blown away by her work that she is now part of our collection of fine artists.

Touched by an Artist

First off, "what an amazing painter; William Thomson is truly one of the best American painters alive."

The experience of rifling through over 500 paintings was an experience unto itself. It was the first time in a long while where art moved me in such a way that it gave me goose bumps and put tears to my eyes. (Claudia went with me and both of us had red eyes by the time we were done). It took over 4 hours to go through his entire collection, I could not stop.

Bill Thomson's work creates a multitude of feelings, moods even some harsh realities but what's apparent is the skill of his brush and the use of color. His brush work is flawless using broad and tight strokes, creating soft and sharp edges but they all blend creating a mood in each piece. His color usage is spectacular using mostly earth tones in his pallet. Bill works in all kinds of mediums from acrylic, encaustic, egg tempera, oil to watercolor but somehow they all tie together producing an amazing image.

We are thrilled with the opportunity to add Thomson to our collection.

Represented in collections of; Britain Museum of American Art, Holyoke Museum of Art & History, Mattatuck Museum, DeCordova Museum, Berkshire Museum, and Slater Museum.

A Glimpse into the Artists

In the next few months I will be conducting a series of interviews with our artists.

Asking them questions like;

what would you tell a collector, as as artist, on how to collect?
Gail Sauter- "It's simple: if it lives in your memory you should get it. If you don't, it will haunt you forever."

what inspires you to create art and how do you keep motivated in the studio? Rose Umerlik- "Must create work... I go crazy if I don't... it is easy to stay motivated when you're facing the alternative of going crazy."

Giving you the scoop on what makes our artists highly collectible.

Stan Moeller "A Modern Impressionist"

Our newest arrival is an established artist known national and across the country for his skill and brush work.

Stan Moeller seeks a mood of reality in each painting, capturing the feeling of a place, the movement of light, and the textures of the landscape.

Moeller's current works capture a youthful, harmonious figure viewing incredible masterpieces.