Art Business News back issues from November 2002:
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Demure, conservative nudes entice American collectors: though both artists and collectors are drawn to the female form, the American public seems to prefer a quiet sensuality in paintings and fine art prints that portray the human body.
Nov 01, 2002; Keller, Julie ... To both artists and collectors, the female figure is a work of art. The classic curve of the hip and the sensuous cleft of a breast are inspirational to artists and beautiful to collectors. For this reason, nudes, particularly females nudes, grace the walls of a multitude of galleries and ...
Mixed-media art booms in the limited-edition market: consumers flock to mixed-media editions as an affordable, unique art option.
Nov 01, 2002; Lyons, Jessica ... Mixed-media art speaks to new and old collectors alike. It's deep and spatial, and the multi-dimensional constructions of paint, photography, old newspapers, metals and other textures are familiar and beg to be touched and understood. But because mixed-media originals feature layers upon ...
Industry veterans are a valuable resource. (From The Editor).
Nov 01, 2002; Keller, Julie ... DEAR READERS, I recently returned from the DECOR expo show in Atlanta with a cameraload of photos, a notepad filled with interviews and notes and half a suitcase loaded up with news, hew releases and more. I also returned to New York with a renewed appreciation for the people ...
Two thumps up. (Letters).
Nov 01, 2002 ... We truly enjoy reading Art Business News becausee of the excellent converage you provide each month and the way you offer solutions for people involved in the art industry. Also one of the most distingiushing characteristics of your prestigious magazine is that you always give to Latin ...
Murray mail. (Letters).
Nov 01, 2002; Mak, Pat ... Just a note to let you know how much I enjoy reading and keeping Murray Raphel's column. I look forward to it very month. His advice and ideas ar so practical and very beneficial to everyone in ...
Correction.
Nov 01, 2002 ... In thee October Marketing Moves: Strategies article, "The Art of Association," the the image credited to High Desert Gallery and the artist ...
Exhibitors, attendees return to Atlanta for DECOR expo. (The Scene).
Nov 01, 2002 ... ATLANTA--DECOR expo returned to Atlanta in September for the first time since 2000 due to the post-9/11 cancellation of last year's show. Officials have deemed the 2002 edition a success and said the show broke exhibitor and attendance records. All told, more than 11,300 buyers visited 688 ...
Chase Group celebrates Dr. Seuss' 100th b-day with `Seussentennial'. (news).
Nov 01, 2002; Lo, Kevin ... SPECIAL REPORT--In celebration of famed children's author Dr. Seuss' 100th birthday, the Chase Group has released a cloth-bound, limited-edition book called The Art of Dr. Seuss, a retrospective of Theodor Seuss Geisel's artistic talents. The book is part of a year-long commemoration of ...
Global Fine Art signs Sergio Martinez. (Up Front).
Nov 01, 2002 ... GRANGER, Ind.--Global Fine Art Editions Inc. has signed Chilean artist Sergio Martinez. Global Fine Art will have exclusive U.S. and Canadian publishing and distribution rights for Martinez's work. Initially, this will involve the distribution of originals with plans to reproduce selected ...
Neal McPheeters joins Chantilly Fine Arts. (Up Front).
Nov 01, 2002 ... FAIRFAX, Va.--Artist Neal McPheeters has signed a contract with Chantilly Fine Arts to make CFA the sole distributor for his two new limited-edition prints, "After the Storm" and "Surf on the Jetty." McPheeters, a native of Tennessee, earned his art degree under the tutelage of ...
KMCA introduces Ken Messom. (Up Front).
Nov 01, 2002 ... NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, England--KMCA Publishing produces and distributes fine art prints from artist Ken Messom. According to company officials, the company offers galleries the opportunity to sell and distribute both limited editions and originals of the artist's work. "I believe ...
Plan A brings Brushstrokes to galleries. (news).
Nov 01, 2002 ... SAN JOSE, Calif.--Plan A Incorporated has announced its new retail gallery program featuring Atelier America Inc.'s award-winning Brushstrokes[R] oil-on-canvas limited-edition prints. "As Atelier America's exclusive sales representative, Plan A is seeking art galleries to ...
Spotlight on Thomas Arvid Fine Arts. (news).
Nov 01, 2002; Lo, Kevin ... ATLANTA--Using an untrained hand and a love of fine wine, artist Thomas Arvid has made a name for himself as the preeminent painter of wine since the inception of Thomas Arvid Fine in 2000. The company unofficially started when Arvid decided to produce giclees of his originals ...
Joan Cawley introduces new catalog, president.
Nov 01, 2002 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Joan Cawley Gallery Ltd. has released its Fall 2002 catalog. More than 270 pages showcase more than 700 fine art images representing Southwestern art. Ten subject categories feature a wide array of open-edition prints, limited editions and giclees that concentrate ...
Image Conscious releases new catalog.
Nov 01, 2002 ... SAN FRANCISCO--Image Conscious is releasing a new Autumn 2002 poster catalog. The catalog retails for $30 and includes a coupon for rebate. There are 396 pages with approximately 1600 images to choose from. The ...
Rosenbaum releases new Hile paintings.
Nov 01, 2002 ... BOCA RATON, Fla.--Rosenbaum Fine Art has unveiled a new series of paintings by abstract artist Scott Hile. These paintings depict a new and exciting departure from his previous work, according to company officials who ...
Canadian Art Prints signs new artists. (news).
Nov 01, 2002 ... RICHMOND, B.C.--Canadian Art Prints has signed artists Paul Hannon and David Short. The company has released four prints from each of the artists. Hannon's four new seascapes are part of the company's Small Print Line. Short's prints feature his landscape work. "My paintings ...
Art in Motion signs Maura Dutra, Bruce Hamilton Dorn. (news).
Nov 01, 2002 ... VANCOUVER, B.C.--Art in Motion has signed artists Maura Dutra and Bruce Hamilton Dorn and has released two new collections by each. For more than 20 years Dutra and Dorn worked in Hollywood creating award-winning special effects for movies and television. It was this expertise ...
Wild Apple signs artists B.C Nowlin and Tony Morse. (news).
Nov 01, 2002 ... WOODSTOCK, Vt.--Wild Apple recently signed artists B.C. Nowlin and Tony Morse. Born in Albuquerque, N.M., Nowlin still makes his home in the Rio Grande valley. He has been strongly influenced by his Southwestern roots and his dose relationship with Native American history and ...
Decorative Expressions signs two abstract artists. (news).
Nov 01, 2002 ... ATLANTA--Decorative Expressions Inc. has signed two new abstract artists from France, Eliane Fantini and Monestier. The signing marks the company's move to expand its portfolio with a new genre of work, said company officials. Fantini's art recreates traditional themes, such as ...
Celebs unveil Marco Golf poster. (news).
Nov 01, 2002 ... NEW YORK--NBA star John Starks recently joined Miss USA 2002 Shauntay Hinton, Assistant New York Knicks Coach Herb Williams and other NBA players, VIPs and celebrities to unveil Pop artist Marco's Official Poster for the John Starks 7th-Annual Celebrity Golf Classic. The poster is called ...
ArtVisions signs Maraia and Teodosii Kiriakov. (news).
Nov 01, 2002 ... BELLEVUE, Wash.--Artists Maria and Teodosii Kiriakov recently joined the ArtVisions family of artists. The classically trained Kiriakovs signed an exclusive agreement with ArtVisions to make their personal collection of fantasy, sacral, Eastern European Folk and mildly erotic art available ...
Kaufman meets `Sopranos' cast. (news).
Nov 01, 2002 ... LAS VEGAS--Artist Steve Kaufman and Barry Steinberg were recently the invited guests at a private dinner party for the cast of the HBO mob hit The Sopranos. The highlight of the evening was when all the guests ...
Pearl Publishing signs Elzbieta Osiak. (news).
Nov 01, 2002 ... PORTLAND, Ore.--Pearl Publishing has signed artist Elzbieta Osiak. Her work is available in limited-edition giclee form. A native of Poland, Osiak pursued a childhood devotion for art earning a M.F.A. from the prestigious Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. Her work reflects the ...
Tolosa remembered by Coral Gables International Art Center. (news).
Nov 01, 2002 ... CORAL GABLES, Fla.--Artist Frank Tolosa, a Chilean artist represented by Coral Gables International Art Center, has passed away. According to company officials, spirituality was at the foundation of expression in his art. It was the driving force that moved him to create his forms on ...
New art lighting product developed. (news).
Nov 01, 2002 ... NAPLES, Fla.--Paul DeBruyne, president of DeBruyne Galleries Inc., has created a new, patented lighting solution he said will evenly light paintings while eliminating shadows on the flame and wall. The bulb replicates natural sunlight, has a 4,000 hourlife and is fitted with a UV filter ....
Borisoff painting to benefit charity. (news).
Nov 01, 2002 ... NEW YORK--"The Loving Heart" the latest work by Borisoff, is a three-dimensional sculpture painting. It was commissioned and donated by OmniFineArt for the benefit of the Agassi Foundation, which provides assistance to ...
Titus Fine Art offers national traveling exhibitions for small galleries. (gallery news).
Nov 01, 2002 ... LOS ANGELES--Titus Fine Art has partnered with galleries to mount exhibitions. Company officials said these partnerships help alleviate such things as acquisitions costs, framing and curation. Titus provides host galleries with a selection of works from its collection of fine art, a ...
Port Townsend Art Gallery relocates. (gallery news).
Nov 01, 2002 ... PORT TOWNSEND, Wash.--The Port Townsend Art Gallery, an artist's cooperative, has been in continuous operation since 1997. The Gallery recently opened it's doors in a new location at 715 Water St. This is within walking distance of the Ferries and most of the city's many 19th-century ...
Gallery exhibition space available in Chelsea. (gallery news).
Nov 01, 2002 ... NEW YORK--The International Curatorial Space is a new venture that provides a turnkey gallery space to local, national and international galleries, curators and private dealers who would like the exposure of bringing their artists and vision to the New York art community without the ...
William Havu Gallery celebrates four years. (gallery news).
Nov 01, 2002 ... DENVER--The William Havu Gallery is celebrating the four-year anniversary of its gallery on Cherokee Street. After several moves, the gallery on Cherokee is the culmination of more than 25 years in the visual arts, according to company officials. To celebrate, the gallery is hosting the ...
Wilde Meyer relocates, changes name. (gallery news).
Nov 01, 2002 ... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--A new name and location are in store for Wilde Meyer Norte. After six years in far north Scottsdale, Wilde Meyer Norte is opting for a larger store in a new location--The Shops at Gainey Village at 8777 North Scottsdale Rd. The store name will now ...
Webster Fine Art Ltd. changes ownership. (gallery news).
Nov 01, 2002 ... CLEMMONS, N.C.--Webster Fine art recently changed ownership from John and Alison Stephenson to the brother-and-sister team of Tim and ...
William Mangum Fine Art opens second location. (gallery news).
Nov 01, 2002 ... GREENSBORO, N.C.--William Mangum Fine Art recently opened a second gallery location at #5 Market Square in the Village of Pinehurst. This boutique-style gallery features limited-edition prints, miniature ...
In recognition of those who died in the Sept. 11 disaster, Tara Materials Inc. launched a national painting campaign called Spirit of America. (news: 9/11 tributes).
Nov 01, 2002 ... * In recognition of those who died in the Sept. 11 disaster, Tara Materials Inc. launched a national painting campaign called Spirit of America. To kick off the campaign, Tara presented a check for $10,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Pictured is Doug Middleton (center), ...
Houston firefighter/artist sculpts tribute. (news: 9/11 tributes).
Nov 01, 2002 ... HOUSTON--Mark Lanphear has been a member of the Houston Fire Department for 24 years and is also a sculptor. In light of the events of Sept. 11, he created "Brother Don't Cry For Me" a cast-bronze sculpture that stands 40 inches tall and depicts two firefighters mourning the loss of one of ...
Artist Linda Koast has been granted permission by the Bergen Record to paint the newspaper's famous image of firefighters raising the flag at Ground Zero. (news: 9/11 tributes).
Nov 01, 2002 ... Artist Linda Koast has been granted permission by the Bergen Record to paint the newspaper's famous image of firefighters raising the flag at Ground Zero. The title of Koast's painting is "The Phoenix," named from the great bird that rose from the ashes. A limited-edition print of the ...
More than $25,000 from the sale of "God Bless America" by Gango Editions artist Kimberly Poloson has been donated to the New York Police & Fire Widows' and Childrens' Benefit Fund. (news: 9/11 tributes).
Nov 01, 2002 ... More than $25,000 from the sale of "God Bless America" by Gango Editions artist Kimberly Poloson has been donated to the New York Police & Fire Widows' and Childrens' ...
Blakeway print yields $59,134 for charity. (news: 9/11 tributes).
Nov 01, 2002 ... MINNEAPOLIS,-- In the weeks following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Blakeway Worldwide Panoramas introduced a pre-attack panorama of New York's World Trade Center and pledged a portion of proceeds from panorama sales to the American Red Cross relief fund. In the nine months ...
Artist Michael Perez recently created "America the Beautiful," an oil painting that measures 48 by 48 inches, in response to the events of Sept. 11. (news: 9/11 tributes).
Nov 01, 2002 ... Artist Michael Perez recently created"America the Beautiful," an oil painting that measures 48 by 48 inches, in response to the events of Sept. 11. "She is ...
Photographer Richard Sloos recently released the photograph "Memories" upon the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. (news: 9/11 tributes).
Nov 01, 2002 ... * Photographer Richard Sloos recently released the photograph "Memories" upon the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. "My intent behind the photo is to represent the ...
Watercolorist Brenda Harris Tustian of Ball Ground, Ga., recently presented a check for $30,000 to the Marine Corps Law-Enforcement Foundation. (news: 9/11 tributes).
Nov 01, 2002 ... * Watercolorist Brenda Harris Tustian of Ball Ground, Ga., recently presented a check for $30,000 to the Marine Corps Law-Enforcement Foundation. Raised from the sale of her "God Bless America" print, the donation was earmarked for a post-Sept. 11 program that provides scholarships to ...
Artsystems releases new software product. (.com News).
Nov 01, 2002 ... NEW YORK--Artsystems Ltd., the developer of an art and antiques gallery and collection management software, has released a new software product called Artsystems Web Manager. Designed to work in conjunction with its industry-standard systems for galleries, ...
Cheri Blum site updated for consumer viewers. (.com News).
Nov 01, 2002 ... WOODSTOCK, Vt.--Wild Apple recently updated its Web site for Cheri Blum, www.CheriBlum.com, with several consumer-oriented enhancements. "We receive hundreds of e-mails each week from consumers who are interested in finding Cheri's products or prints or just learning more about her," said ...
Mark Smith launches online work archive. (.com News).
Nov 01, 2002 ... BETHANY BEACH, Del.--Artist Mark Smith recently launched an archive site for his work. The site will have a link from Smith's main site, which is located at www.mark-tsmith.com. In his career, Smith has created more than 500 ...
New online gallery features international artists. (.com News).
Nov 01, 2002 ... DAVIS, Calif.--The new online art gallery Global Art Collection (www.globalartcollection.com) features international artists and focuses on the distribution of giclee prints, as well as original paintings. Among the featured GAC artists is Werner Hahn, one of the few Western artists to ...
Web forum connects intellectual property buyers and sellers. (.com News).
Nov 01, 2002 ... SAINT CLOUD, Minn.--Online trading community NewIdeaTrade.com provides a forum for buying and selling new ideas, inventions, patents, copyrighted works, trademarks and other intellectual property. "Small businesses, independent inventors, researchers, authors, artists and musicians often ...
Fall fair debut makes successful first run. (show news).
Nov 01, 2002; Silberman, Vanessa ... SPECIAL REPORT--Visitors to the inaugural Fall Fair of International Fine & Decorative Arts, held Sept. 18 to 23 in the Crystal Palace of New York's Jacob Javits Convention Center, experienced something new as they viewed works for sale in the midst of landscaped flowers, trees and ...
Fine art forum moves show to metropolitan pavilion. (show news).
Nov 01, 2002 ... NEW YORK--The second edition of the Fine Art Forum will occur from Wed., Feb. 26 to Thurs., Feb. 27 at the Metropolitan Pavilion, located at 125 West 18th Street. This trade-only event, which features original art, limited edition prints, photography, sculpture and more, runs from 9 a.m.to ...
Fazzino creates poster for NFL Kickoff party.
Nov 01, 2002 ... NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.--Artist Charles Fazzino was selected by the NFL to create the official poster for the "NFL Kickoff Live from Times Square," headlined by Bon Jovi, in September. The poster commemorates the world's largest tailgate party presented by the NFL and New ...
Paul Brent wins artist awards.
Nov 01, 2002 ... PANAMA CITY, Fla.--Artist Paul Brent was a winner in The Best of Florida awards, which are sponsored by Florida Monthly magazine in the Best Florida Artist category. Readers of this publication vote on the best that the Sunshine State has to offer in more than 115 categories. ...
Vicky Berg joins Axelle Fine Arts.
Nov 01, 2002 ... NEW YORK--Axelle Fine Arts has hired Vicky Berg as the new Operations Manager. Berg, who is the former Marketing/Operations Director of Colville Publishing, joined the team at Axelle in September. While her duties and responsibilities are still being developed, she ...
Vignettes appoints Elliott Marketing VP.
Nov 01, 2002 ... SOQUEL, Calif.--Dennis A. Elliott recently joined Vignettes Art Publisher as Vice President of International Marketing. Elliott will be responsible for business development, overseeing national and international marketing, wholesale gallery artists print and originals programs, public ...
LCA announces personnel changes.
Nov 01, 2002 ... JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--London Contemporary Art recently announced two new additions to the staff: Business Manager Laura Parrish Akel and Warehouse Manager Mark Creegan. Parrish comes to LCA with an ...
Masterpiece consultants reproduce art classics.
Nov 01, 2002 ... LOS ANGELES--More than 60 years ago, a collection of masterpieces from Europe and the United States were photographed and reproduced into glass plates. Recently, Masterpiece Consultants acquired the ...
Munson Graphics releases opera images.
Nov 01, 2002 ... SANTA FE--Munson Graphics has released a suite of four new classic opera images by artist and designer John Martinez. Exclusively published by Munson Graphics, the first suite of four images, which includes "Madama Butterfly," "Turandot," "Carmen" and "Aida," was introduced at DECOR ...
Jon Planas exhibits at MTV Studios.
Nov 01, 2002 ... NEW YORK--Jon Planas, a multi-media artist known for his colorful original canvases, hand-painted bottles, Absolut Vodka billboards and body painting, is currently exhibiting his work at MTV Studios in New York. In a gallery space at MTV Studios, 22 works, including "Absolut ...
Greenwich Workshop publishes Cowboy Art book.
Nov 01, 2002 ... SHELTON, Conn.--The Cowboy Artists of America Museum (now part of the National Center for American Western Art in Kerrville, Texas) is celebrating its 20th anniversary. In commemoration of this milestone, the Greenwich Workshop Press is publishing a new book, Cowboy Artists of America, a ...
Greyhound prints benefit rescue efforts.
Nov 01, 2002 ... CLEVELAND--Art dealer and rescued greyhound owner Mitchell C. Shaheen, owner of Mitchell C. Shaheen Modern and Contemporary Art, recently commissioned artist Anthony Valentino Robinson to create a series of greyhound paintings. The paintings have been made into prints and are being sold to ...
Hartough creates painting for the 2003 U.S. Open.
Nov 01, 2002 ... HILTON HEAD, S.C. -- Linda Hartough, a golf landscape artist, has just completed the official painting of the 2003 U.S. Open, the 14th in her series of U.S. Open works. The piece depicts a 461-yard hole at Olympia Fields just outside Chicago, which will play host to the Open next ...
Consider your customers' point of view. (advice).
Nov 01, 2002; Raphel, Murray ... "We're going to play a fun game tonight," said the hostess as the guests arrived. After dinner, she explained, each person would have someone's name taped to his or her back. They could ask anyone in the room questions about the person. Each had 10 minutes to guess the name of the ...
A guide to popular printing methods: education is often your best asset in making sales and keeping customers returning to your shop. Here, we continue our series on printmaking methods with a look at some of the work being done at Pace Prints in New York City. (Part 2).
Nov 01, 2002; Tarateta, Maja ... Pace was founded in 1968 with a two-pronged mission, according to Jean-Yves Noblet, director: to respect the desires of the artists it works with and to endeavor to create the highest-quality prints possible. Prints created at Pace sell in galleries and frame shops around the globe ....
Art that excites: despite controversy and censorship, today's artists continue to explore erotic themes in their work. (Erotic Art).
Nov 01, 2002; La Rocco, Claudia ... Ever since artists began creating art, they have incorporated sexual themes into their work. As early as 23,000 B.C., Paleolithic artists across Europe were creating Venus figurines, female sculptures and bas-reliefs with distinct, exaggerated sexual characteristics that many archeologists ...
Nasser Ovissi. (Emerging Artists).
Nov 01, 2002 ... Nasser Ovissi is an Iranian diplomat, cultural attachee and an artist. Born in Tehran, Iran, Ovissi studied law and political science at Tehran University and became a diplomat and cultural attachee to the Iranian Embassy in Rome, Italy and Madrid. His love for the beauty of women and the ...
David Band. (Emerging Artists).
Nov 01, 2002 ... David Band's brand of art brings together the cosmos, the biological process and the harmony of musical notes in abstract paintings undulating with color and texture. In his first exhibition in New York this year, Band hearkened the smokey jazz lounges of downtown Manhattan in a ...
