Park West Gallery Art and Artist News, ISSUE 12: AUGUST 2009

Attention Park West Gallery Newsletter fans,
ISSUE 12: AUGUST 2009 is here!

Issue 12 features include:

• Park West Gallery Receives Best of Southfield Award
• Park West Gallery Judges 2009 American Art Awards
• Peter Nixon’s Goddesses of the Moon
• Simon Bull Unveils Tribute to Michael Jackson
• Dali and Disney: The Art and Animation of Destino

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First-Time Art Collectors Enjoy Park West Auction Fun at Sea

PARK WEST GALLERY CUSTOMERS provide us with lots of wonderful feedback about our art auctions and artists. We want to share the following compliments from an art collector who recently had their first experience at a Park West cruise art auction at sea…

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“I wanted to let you know what a great time we had with Chris and Angie. They made it so much fun to go to the auctions.

I had never been to an auction before and wouldn’t have gone except that Chris was giving out some raffle tickets at another function on the ship.

I ended up with a winning ticket and went to the auction with my wife. What a blast! We ended up going to the next auction too.

After asking tons of questions and getting the answers in such a friendly manner, no matter how stupid we seemed (my art knowledge was the dogs playing poker) we ended up with 3 Krasnyansky’s, 3 Marcus Glenn’s, the entire free collection for winning, bonuses, etc. and a Peter Max.

They both went way above and beyond to help us and educate us. It was truly a pleasure meeting them.”

Steve & Rose W.
Omaha, Nebraska

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Related Links:

• How Artist Peter Max Met His Muse
• Meet Peter Max: Watch CNN video
• Peter Max, Painting Through the Recession: Watch CNN video
• Read More Testimonials from Park West Art Collectors

Romero Britto Pop Art Will Adorn Miami Dolphins’ Land Shark Stadium

Park West Gallery is pleased to share the news of Pop artist, Romero Britto’s latest commission for Land Shark Stadium in Miami, Florida - a project that will help realize the artist’s ambition of reaching the world with his optimistic artwork.

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MIAMI, FLORIDA — Miami Dolphins owner, Stephen Ross, announced that world-renowned artist Romero Britto will be bringing Land Shark Stadium alive through his iconic art. The stadium’s helixes and gate entrances will be adorned by Britto’s high-energy and vibrant art, adding life and a touch of South Florida to the venue.

In the coming weeks, in connection with the Dolphins celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, children from various community organizations under the Brazilian artist’s direction will help paint the helixes with Britto’s pulsating colors and pop themes.

“Britto is not only renowned throughout the world, he’s quintessential South Florida,” said Ross. “His vibrant art is unequaled and representative of our diverse region, which is why it’s a perfect fit for the stadium.”

“The Dolphins are going to have my art around the stadium, and this is like a dream come true for an artist to be able to share his art with so many people,” said Britto.

[Source: LandSharkStadium.com | August 7, 2009]

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Related Links:

• Romero Britto Transforms Bentley into POP Art
• An Interview with Romero Britto – Sport is Humanity
• Learn more about the artist Romero Britto
• View selections from the Park West Gallery – Britto artwork collection

Artist Birthdays, August 11: GARI MELCHERS, MARTIN JOHNSON HEADE

GARI MELCHERS (August 11, 1860 – November 30, 1932)

• Nationality: American
• Field: Painting
• Art Movement: Naturalism
• ARTiFact: Over the door to his studio he nailed a plaque proclaiming his artistic credo “Waar en Klaar” (Dutch for “true and clear“).
• Artist Quote: “Nothing matters in this world to the painter, but a good picture. And it must be a mighty good one to compete with those already done. Galleries are full of masterpieces, and the bad painter has no place – and he should have none.”
• Important Artwork (shown below): The Sermon, 1886.

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MARTIN HEADE (August 11, 1819 – September 4, 1904)

• Nationality: American
• Field: Painting
• Art Movement: Romanticism, Luminism
• ARTiFact: In 2004, he was honored with a stamp from the U.S. Postal Service featuring his painting, Giant Magnolias on a Blue Velvet Cloth, 1890.
• Artist Quote: “I find landscape painting not so easy as I supposed; for I have to broil under an umbrella half a day at a sitting, and the hottest, sunniest days are the best.”
• Important Artwork (shown below): Approaching Storm: Beach Near Newport, 1866-67.

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Related Links:

• Learn more about the artist Gary Melchers 
• Learn more about the artist Martin Johnson Heade
• Discover your favorite artists at Park West Gallery