Opening At La Galeria Gitana - Saturday, April 18th
Those of you who get my email newsletter have already read this so I apologize... I was so excited that I sent it out a few weeks ago. However the event is drawing near and I wanted to post this for those who don't already know about it.)
FIRSTS FOR MARIAN
There are firsts for everything and everybody and I'm thrilled to say that this upcoming exhibit will be my first gallery representation!!! Being represented by a gallery was a far-off goal for me. I'm basically fairly chicken when it comes to walking into someplace to sell myself ... or my artwork. So it was a very fortunate set of events that allowed me to reach this goal.
A NEW GALLERY
I belong to a few art clubs here in the San Fernando Valley and they often include information about members whose work is accepted into juried shows in their newsletters. The Valley Artists Guild placed a beautiful set of images and information about two of my paintings that were juried into a National show in Redding CA. in their newsletter on the same page as an equally nice set of images featuring several other artists whose work was being shown in a new gallery - LA GALERIA GITANA in the city of San Fernando.
The gallery director, Karen Nichols, who is also a fine artist and an art teacher, saw my images and then looked at my website. She saw several images that she thought might fit right in with the theme of her upcoming show called "Fringes ... The Hills and Canyons of the San Fernando Valley" so SHE contacted ME!!! I'm not sure how to express how excited I was and am!! Of course I said, "YES! I would love to participate with you in this gallery!!!" (Emphasis on the YES!!)
BAD NEWS / GOOD NEWS
The bad news was that one of the three paintings she picked out from my website had sold. (Not ACTUALLY bad news... but problematic for this opportunity.) So Karen..., being the truly wonderful gallery director that she IS, said, "So paint some more until the due date and if I have space I'll use them." So I explored all over the canyons, but mostly stayed near those places near and dear to me. I was born in the SF Valley and love where I live. Through painting I've had excuses to explore beyond the familiar and to discover new beauty all around me. I painted eight more paintings - even though I didn't know if she would have space for them.THE PAINTINGSThe good news is that she TOOK ALL TEN paintings!!! Yippee!!
Las Virgenes Barn
Canyon Riders
Radiant Ridge
Sunset From Silverhawk Ridge
After The Fires
Duck Wash
Resurgence
Canyon Colors
Fog
Storm Clouds Over The Valley (View From Mountain Gateway Park)
I would be so honored if you (and as many of your friends as you care to invite) would come to the show to see all of the work.... mine and that of the other 9 artists.
La Galeria Gitana
120 N. Maclay Ave. Suite E
San Fernando, CA 91340
(behind Cold Stone Creamery)
(818) 898-7708
galeriagitana.com
Exhibition: -- April 18 - June 20, 2009
Opening Reception, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, April 18
Gallery hours: noon-6 pmTuesday - Saturday
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE BENEFIT
If you come to the April 18th reception between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., you will have a special opportunity to donate to a worthwhile cause AND get a chance to win a painting of your choice. Every piece of artwork valued at $2,000 or less will be tagged with a yellow sticker and prices will be covered until 8:30 pm. Purchase a $25 donation ticket for a drawing to chose any of the pieces of art marked with a yellow sticker. If your ticket is drawn, you may choose your favorite painting for your very own! Whether your ticket is drawn or not, you'll know you've helped by providing valuable funding for the American Cancer Society.GOOD LUCK!!
All work in the gallery (including mine) is for sale!!
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If you know of anyone who might be interested, I'd appreciate it if you'd forward this email to them (with a little introduction from you!).THANKS!!!
Also... If you don't already get my e-mail newsletter and would like to, please sign up by clicking on this link and completing the information. I'd love to share my good art news with you!
FIRSTS FOR MARIAN
There are firsts for everything and everybody and I'm thrilled to say that this upcoming exhibit will be my first gallery representation!!! Being represented by a gallery was a far-off goal for me. I'm basically fairly chicken when it comes to walking into someplace to sell myself ... or my artwork. So it was a very fortunate set of events that allowed me to reach this goal.
A NEW GALLERY
I belong to a few art clubs here in the San Fernando Valley and they often include information about members whose work is accepted into juried shows in their newsletters. The Valley Artists Guild placed a beautiful set of images and information about two of my paintings that were juried into a National show in Redding CA. in their newsletter on the same page as an equally nice set of images featuring several other artists whose work was being shown in a new gallery - LA GALERIA GITANA in the city of San Fernando.
The gallery director, Karen Nichols, who is also a fine artist and an art teacher, saw my images and then looked at my website. She saw several images that she thought might fit right in with the theme of her upcoming show called "Fringes ... The Hills and Canyons of the San Fernando Valley" so SHE contacted ME!!! I'm not sure how to express how excited I was and am!! Of course I said, "YES! I would love to participate with you in this gallery!!!" (Emphasis on the YES!!)BAD NEWS / GOOD NEWS
The bad news was that one of the three paintings she picked out from my website had sold. (Not ACTUALLY bad news... but problematic for this opportunity.) So Karen..., being the truly wonderful gallery director that she IS, said, "So paint some more until the due date and if I have space I'll use them." So I explored all over the canyons, but mostly stayed near those places near and dear to me. I was born in the SF Valley and love where I live. Through painting I've had excuses to explore beyond the familiar and to discover new beauty all around me. I painted eight more paintings - even though I didn't know if she would have space for them.THE PAINTINGSThe good news is that she TOOK ALL TEN paintings!!! Yippee!!
Las Virgenes Barn
Canyon Riders
Radiant Ridge
Sunset From Silverhawk Ridge
After The Fires
Duck Wash
Resurgence
Canyon Colors
Fog
Storm Clouds Over The Valley (View From Mountain Gateway Park)
I would be so honored if you (and as many of your friends as you care to invite) would come to the show to see all of the work.... mine and that of the other 9 artists.
La Galeria Gitana
120 N. Maclay Ave. Suite E
San Fernando, CA 91340
(behind Cold Stone Creamery)
(818) 898-7708
galeriagitana.com
Exhibition: -- April 18 - June 20, 2009
Opening Reception, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, April 18
Gallery hours: noon-6 pmTuesday - Saturday
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE BENEFIT
If you come to the April 18th reception between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., you will have a special opportunity to donate to a worthwhile cause AND get a chance to win a painting of your choice. Every piece of artwork valued at $2,000 or less will be tagged with a yellow sticker and prices will be covered until 8:30 pm. Purchase a $25 donation ticket for a drawing to chose any of the pieces of art marked with a yellow sticker. If your ticket is drawn, you may choose your favorite painting for your very own! Whether your ticket is drawn or not, you'll know you've helped by providing valuable funding for the American Cancer Society.GOOD LUCK!!
All work in the gallery (including mine) is for sale!!
********
If you know of anyone who might be interested, I'd appreciate it if you'd forward this email to them (with a little introduction from you!).THANKS!!!
Also... If you don't already get my e-mail newsletter and would like to, please sign up by clicking on this link and completing the information. I'd love to share my good art news with you!
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