Park West Gallery Holiday Sale Collection 2010-11

Fine artwork, sports memorabilia, Japanese woodcuts, coffee table books, animation and jewelry treasures make perfect Holiday gifts

SOUTHFIELD, MI (November 29, 2010) — The holiday season is in full swing, and Park West Gallery has put together its Holiday Sale Collection with the discerning shopper in mind. Now through January 9, a wide selection of fine art by leading artists, sports memorabilia, Japanese woodcuts, animation and designer jewelry will be offered at prices reduced by as much as 45%. These sale prices include your choice of custom framing, a Park West Gallery appraisal, and free shipping anywhere in the Continental U.S.

More than 400 works from some of the world’s greatest artists are featured in this special collection, including Old and Modern Masters: Rembrandt van Rijn, Pablo Picasso, Francisco Goya and Marc Chagall, as well as Contemporary Artists: Peter Max, Yaacov Agam, Dominic Pangborn, Romero Britto, Simon Bull, Linda Le Kinff, Marcus Glenn, and Itzchak Tarkay. A variety of mediums are available, ranging from oil and acrylic paintings, watercolors and drawings, to hand-signed limited edition etchings, lithographs, serigraphs and hand-embellished graphic works.

The Park West Gallery Holiday Sale Collection is currently being featured at our Michigan gallery. Visitors to our showrooms can enter a drawing for a free framed work of art—a seriolithograph in color on paper titled “Morning Social,” signed in the plate by contemporary artist Itzchak Tarkay.

“Morning Social” by Itzchak Tarkay | Park West Gallery Collection

Park West Gallery is located at 29469 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, Michigan. Gallery hours: Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm; Saturday 11am – 6 pm. Knowledgeable art consultants are ready to assist callers toll-free at 800.521.9654 x 4 or via email at sales@parkwestgallery.com.

View the Holiday Sale Collection at sales.parkwestgallery.com

The Art of Schaefer/Miles: Park West Gallery Artist Series

“Beautiful Walkway” by Schaefer/Miles | Park West Gallery Collection

The Park West Gallery Artist Video Series presents: The Collaborative Paintings of Schaefer/Miles
Wendy Schaefer-Miles and Kevin D. Miles are the married painting duo Schaefer/Miles. She’s right-handed, he’s left-handed, and working together they create radiant contemporary American landscape paintings in a style inspired by Impressionism. In the following video exclusive, Park West Gallery Director Morris Shapiro talks to the collaborative painters about their unique artistic relationship.

After you watch the video, be sure to visit the Park West Gallery Artist Biographies to learn more about Schaefer/Miles and view their artwork.

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Artwork selections from the Schaefer/Miles collection are available for purchase through Park West Gallery and our cruise art auctions. Visit the Park West Gallery-Schaefer/Miles Fine Art Collection »

Watch more exclusive videos featuring your favorite artists at the Park West Gallery YouTube Channel. 

Happy Thanksgiving! A Park West Gallery Fine Art Slideshow

What are you most thankful for this Thanksgiving season? We’re quite thankful to be able to share Park West Gallery′s extensive collection of fine artwork with all of you! In fact, the Park West Gallery bloggers had great fun cooking up the following Thanksgiving-themed fine art slideshow for your holiday enjoyment — who says you can’t eat with your eyes?!

From the Park West Gallery Family to yours,
Happy Thanksgiving!

(Scroll below the player for the full list of image titles and their artists.)

Thanksgiving 2010 Artwork
1. “Harvest Moon” by Deneille Spohn Moes
2. “Holiday Gathering” by Thomas Kinkade
3. “Cream of Mushroom” by Steve Kaufman
4. “Apples and Pears” by Alexander-Wissotzky
5. “Autumn Bouquet” by Alexander-Wissotzky
6. “After Dinner Relaxation #4″ by Itzchak Tarkay
7. “Pass the Salt” by Scott Jacobs
8. “Dinner Party” by Dima Gorban
9. “Too Tired to Eat #8″ by Itzchak Tarkay
10. “Feathered Friends” by Yuval Wolfson
11. “A Toast for All #3″ by Anatole Krasnyansky
12. “Autour la Table” by Mark Kanovich
13. “All I Have to Give XXVI” by Simon Bull
14. “Gathering of Friends” by Charles Lee
15. “Magic in the Kitchen” by Alfred Gockel
16. “Gatherer” by Alfred Gockel
17. “Holiday” by Dimitri Polak
18. “Harvested” by Tim Yanke
19. “Headdress 17″ by Tim Yanke
20. “Dinner by the Bay” by Maya Green
21. “China Closet” by Douglas Hofmann
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To inquire about purchasing any of the artwork above, please visit www.parkwestgallery.com or contact Park West Gallery Sales at 800-521-9654 x 4 / sales@parkwestgallery.com.

Art Auctioneer Series: Married Life at Sea

Art auctioneers Daniel and Jaclyn DuPont. 

As a married couple, one of the many benefits of working as Art Auctioneers representing Park West Gallery on cruise ships is that we are able to work, travel and live together. Not many couples can say they love what they do, experience what we have experienced, and do all of these things together. 

We have been married for three years now and by working as Art Auctioneers representing Park West Gallery, we have had the opportunity to travel the world. We’ve visited over 100 countries during the past few years and the experiences we have gained through our travels are immeasurable. 

Here are just some of our memorable moments: walking on the Great Wall of China, climbing the Pyramids in Egypt, going on a safari in Africa, exploring Moi on Easter Island, seeing an opera at the Sydney Opera House, visiting Petra (one of the new Wonders of the World), taking a gondola ride in Venice, watching the Pope give Mass at the Vatican, standing at the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and dog sledding in Alaska.

Although our marriage may not emulate the married life of the average couple, we feel fortunate to have taken this opportunity during the early years of our marriage. Many of our friends tell us that they wish they were able to do what we have done, but what we find amusing is that we often look at their lives and aspire to have a home and family like them.

There are many moments when we would love to sit in front of a fireplace and watch a fresh snowfall out the window, or drive to the nearest movie theater to see the latest release, but our current reality is that the world is our home. Yes, one day you will find us on land with a permanent address but for now we aren’t ready to have a 9-5 with kids, bills and a mortgage. 

Until we’re ready for that next chapter, we will continue to embrace the opportunity to work, travel and live together with the world as our home.

 —DANIEL & JACLYN DUPONT, Art Auctioneers
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A Whole New World of Opportunity
As a global leader in the Fine Art industry, Park West Gallery maintains art galleries aboard cruise ships throughout the world and produces thousands of live art auctions per year. If you are interested in the opportunity to join our team of Art Auction Sales Professionals, please visit Plymouth Auctioneering at www.plymouthauctioneering.com.

Victor Spahn, the Painter of Movement

French artist Victor Spahn has earned himself a designation as “the Painter of Movement” because of his extraordinary ability to seize ephemeral moments in his artwork. Browse through the Park West Gallery Fine Art Collection, and even the casual observer will notice the Impressionist quality of Victor Spahn’s technique and the emotion he’s able to convey with his brushstrokes.

The following video features a wonderful montage of Victor Spahn’s dynamic artwork and exclusive footage of the painter at work in his studio.

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Artwork selections from the Victor Spahn collection are available for purchase through Park West Gallery and our cruise art auctions at sea. Visit the Park West Gallery Fine Art Collection to learn more.

Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse!

Happy 82nd birthday Mickey Mouse! On November 18, 1928, Mickey made his official debut in Steamboat Willie at a premier in New York. The short film was Walt Disney’s first sound-synchronized animated cartoon.

Click through the slideshow below to browse artwork from the Park West Gallery Collection starring Mickey Mouse.

(Scroll below the player for the full list of image titles and their artists.)

Mickey Mouse Artwork
1. “Mickey’s World” by Romero Britto
2. “Fantasia Mickey Mouse” by Walt Disney Studios
3. “Prince Mickey” by Disney Enterprises, Inc.
4. “Oh Nooooo!” by David Willardson*
5. “Mickey’s Dream” by Peter Ellenshaw*
6. “Think Big” by David Willardson*
7. “Fastest Draw Out West” by David Willardson*
8. “A-Ok” by David Willardson*
9. “Bashful Mickey” by David Willardson*
10. “Number 5″ by David Willardson*
11. “Disney” by Romero Britto
12. “Roping Around” by Leslie Lew
*©Collectors Editions. All rights reserved. ©Disney.
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To inquire about purchasing any of the artwork above, please visit www.parkwestgallery.com or contact Park West Gallery Sales at 800-521-9654 x 4 / sales@parkwestgallery.com.

KPIC CBS 4 News: Douglas High School Art Program Gets Donation

Douglas High School Art Program Gets Donation
WINSTON, Ore. (KPIC CBS 4 News)—The Douglas High School art department got a big gift Monday morning, when they received a donation of art and books from Park West Gallery out of Southfield, Michigan. It was all thanks to the friendship that was struck between Winston Mayor Rex Stevens and a renowned artist.

Art students and faculty members from the high school were on hand to see the donation, which included 20 works created by Park West artists.

Mayor Stevens says they told the founder and CEO of Park West, Albert Scaglione, about the successful art program at Douglas High School, and of the fiscal challenges facing the school district. Scaglione was impressed that a small, tight budgeted district would still place an emphasis on the arts.

Artist Dominic Pangborn, who represents Park West, was on hand to present it to the school. Pangborn also created a special painting of a tiger to present to the city, and is also creating a new logo for the City of Winston. He says they hope to inspire the students. “We wanted to introduce diversity in terms of style, technique, artists and so on, so you’ve got a really good mixture here,” said Pangborn.

Art teacher Deborah Cusack says the donation will be a big boost to the art program at the school. “This is an art teacher’s dream, usually we have to get the money, put them all on a school bus, get chaperons and haul them to Portland or Ashland. Here, it was brought right to our city of Winston, and it’s just a wonderful, wonderful event,” said Cusack.

Stevens told KPIC News, “The value is how much these young and aspiring artists here in this community can take and benefit from this.” The art has an estimated value at up to $40,000 for the 20 pieces that were donated.

Pangborn presented the 4×4 foot painting of the tiger to the Winston City Council at their meeting Monday night. Thanks to Pangborn, the city will soon be showing off its new logo, that features the cheetah with Douglas Fir trees behind it.

Click here to read this story on www.kpic.com »
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News Radio 1240 KQEN Reports on Park West Gallery Fine Art Donation

News Radio 1240 KQEN (Nov. 15, 2010)—The Public Schools in Winston received a large donation of art in a special ceremony this morning.

Park West Gallery in Southfield, Michigan has donated 20 works by Park West artists as well as art books.  International artist Dominic Pangborn presented the city of Winston with a work he created especially for the town. Mr. Pangborn was the designer of the city seal for Winston.

Park West Gallery’s Founder and CEO Albert Scaglione met Mayor Rex Stevens and his wife Gail at a Park West Event in September. After learning about Winston’s strong support of arts education even during tough economic times, Mr. Scaglione decided to assist Winston’s art students and the greater community.

Click here to read this story on www.541radio.com »
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Related Links:

• MSNBC.com Features Park West Gallery Fine Art, Book Donation
• Park West Gallery Fine Art Donation in The News-Review of Oregon
• Park West Gallery Donates Art Books to Lake Geneva Public Library
• Dominic Pangborn: Park West Gallery Artist Websites