Introducing Madison Sherman

Madison Sherman has been a stained-glass artist for the past 23 years.  He designs custom stained-glass windows for churches. He is also a fine art painter who will be showing some of his oil on canvas paintings in the Gallery's January 2011 Invitational show.  Energetic is too mild a word to describe his work:
http://www.madisonshermanart.com/oil-paintings-gallery

The Prints Have Arrived

Argentine printmaker, Mariana De Marchi, sent me a number of linocuts and monoprints.  They arrived yesterday.  I'll be matting and framing some, and shrink-wapping others.  Please stop by the gallery in the next few days so that you can see these original prints - they are delightful.   If you don't know how a linocut is made, click this link for a good explanation:  http://www.fimp.net/howtomakealinocut.html

Bread is the Artist's Creation

Did you know that one of our artists bakes delicious, healthy breads?  Mark Lammie, an artist from Ohio, is not only a fantastic sculptor, but he is also a baker of bread!  He creates beautiful loaves of multi-grain bread, pitas, and cinammon swirl bread. He bakes every Thursday and he is looking for more people who are looking for some delicious home-baked bread.  If you would like to purchase some of Mark's wonderful bread, please send him an email and he will give you all the details.  His email address is:  ml2001@aolcom

New Work by John Armistead

'Bound's Place' is a new painting by gallery artist John Armistead. This painting will be in the December exhibition, which opens on December 3rd, 2010.

Bound's Place

New Work by John Sosh

John Sosh has created several new paintings.  Here is one his latest works that will be in the December exhibition.


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Slide Show of Mariana De Marchi's work

Please click here to see a slide show of Argentine artist Mariana De Marchi.
http://photopeach.com/?ref=newc

We will have some of her prints in the gallery next week, beginning Nov. 15th.

Survey Results for Art and Kay's Exhibition

Here are some responses to our question "What was your favorite painting from the 'Eclectic Visions' exhibition?"

1. What was your favorite paintings by Kay Robinson? Please tell us why you liked it so much.
1. Dinner at Eight.. I loved the mysterious aspect of the woman hidden by her hat and the trail of cigarette smoke. Sun, Nov 7, 2010 12:25 PM Find...
2. La Grandiose Entree
Love the color and style of the painting. Sat, Nov 6, 2010 4:35 AM Find...

2. What was your favorite painting by Art Covington? Please tell us why you liked it so much.

1. Eastside Westside. Sun, Nov 7, 2010 12:25 PM Find...
2. The Composer
The whole composition brings you into the work. Sat, Nov 6, 2010 4:35 AM Find...
3. 'Facing your fears'. It reminded me of how father guided me through rough times. The art work was very neat and excellent on detail. The artist really put you in the momment. Absolutely beautiful.

3. Please tell us your thoughts about Gallery Fifty Six.

1. Very Nice gallery.. liked all of the art.. very friendly atmosphere... Sun, Nov 7, 2010 12:25 PM Find...
2. Good mix of artist. Wonderful place to show work. Sat, Nov 6, 2010 4:35 AM Find...
3. The Gallery was beautiful. Very clean and well lit. Customer service was great, very polite! Enjoyed the warm welcome. Parking lot could use some work. Fri, Nov 5, 2010 4:43 PM

Video of Artist Reception: Nov. 5, 2010

I've recently added photos to the Nov. 5 reception video of Art and Kay's artist reception.  It's much better now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlA93OCTuI0

Take The Survey!

If you have seen the current exhibition of paintings by Kay Robinson and  Art Covington at Gallery Fifty Six, please take this survey and tell us what paintings you liked the most.  It's really easy, and it only takes a second.

If you HAVEN'T seen the show, please drop by and take a look.  You will be glad that you did.

Click this link to take the survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KFGSKYW

Quotation

 Painting is just another way of keeping a diary. Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973)

The December Exhibition Is Shaping Up

Gallery Fifty Six's December exhibition will feature painter  Lonnie Wilson, a retired MCS art instructor. Much of Lonnie's work is based on stories from the Bible. Also showing will be the resident artists of the gallery, including  N.J. Woods, Paul Clarke, John Armistead, John Sosh, Jeannine Paul, Michael Whitaker, Mark Lammie, Bridgette Russell, Helen Ingoglia, and Mary Bowman.  All new work will be presented.  The opening date for the exhibition is December 3, 2010.

Artist Quote

"All true artists, whether they know it or not, create from a place of no-mind, from inner stillness." Eckhart Tolle

Congratulations Mariana De Marchi





Gallery Fifty Six would like to congratulate our Argentine artist Mariana De Marchi. She will exhibit her work in the city of San Isidro, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mariana recently shipped us some of her prints and they should arrive in about 10 days. All of her work will be for sale at the gallery.



Upcoming Exhibitions

• I"m beginning to finalize the December show at Gallery Fifty Six.  It will be our resident artist's exhibition.  You'll see new work by Jeannine Paul, Michael Whitaker, John Sosh, Art Covington, Mark Lammie, Paul Clarke, Mary Bowman and others.  Also in in this exhibition, we will feature a guest painter - Lonnie Wilson.  Lonnie was an art instructor for the Memphis City Schools for over 30 years.  He will be showing his magnificent Bible-themed paintings. 

• The January 2011 exhibition will be our first invitational show.  You will see work by established artists Chuck Johnson, Jan Hankins, Sara Howell, and Nick Pena.  Also invited is sculptor/painter Eric Painter.

• February is reserved for Ohio artist Ivan Kende.  He will exhibit some of  his incredible masks and sculptures made of leather.

Being The Curator of A Gallery

"There's hardly a more gratifying way to make a living on this planet than to manage or own an art gallery, sit in a roomful of beauty all day long and have people walk in, pay homage, and then pay you.  To be surrounded by original art, perhaps the highest form of creative expression than human beings can muster, and to sell it as a livelihood...that's real sweet."      Alan Baumberger  (http://www.artbusiness.com/)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

More About Mariana De Marchi

Mariana De Marchi graduated in 2002 from the National School of Fine Arts Prilidiano Pueyrredón as National Professor of Drawing. In 2003, she earned National Professor of Sculpture. Mariana studied her post graduate work in seminaries of the Superior School of Fine Arts Ernesto de la Carcova in lithography, wall painting in fresco, ceramic and artistic graphic.

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Mariana De Marchi has obtained numerous first prizes, mainly in drawing, engraving and painting. As a consequence of this and because of her continuous participation in different saloons, her work has been shown in the Sans Souci Palace, the Quinta Trabucco, the Museum of Fine Arts Benito Quinquela Martín, the National Museum of Fine Arts of Taiwan and in several foundations and cultural institutions.

Her work has also been shown in Romany, Taiwan and Italy.

Prints by Argentine artist Mariana De Marchi

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My friend, Mariana De Marchi is an art educator and printmaker in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  Mariana will be sending me some of her original prints to exhibit and sell at Gallery Fifty Six.  I am sure you will love her work as much as I do, and I'll let everyone know when her prints from Argentina arrive.

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Unexpected Eye Candy

Kay Robinson, the artist whose show is in November with Art Covington (Eclectic Visions:  The Art of Kay Robinson and Art Covington), sent me her latest creation that will be in the exhibition.  I have included only a snippet of the original.  It is a wonderful work of art that you MUST SEE in person.  Remember, our next opening is Friday, Nov. 5th. from 5 to 8 pm.  Please come and see the show.

Why Do People Buy Art?

In a recent survey, I asked the question:  Why do people buy original art?  Here are the survey results:

1.I must like the art, and the price must be right. I am interestedt in representational art, not abstract expressionism. Wed, Oct 20, 2010 7:19 AM Find...


2. why not buy original art?? i would most likely buy contemporary art. i love owning items that are one of a kind and seeing what brains are up to these days. Tue, Oct 19, 2010 1:16 PM Find...

3. Admiration of the artist's work.

4. I enjoy outdoor scenes of nature and portraits of people. Tue, Oct 19, 2010 8:53 AM Find...

5. because I like it. Mon, Oct 18, 2010 8:54 PM Find...

6. I don't. Mon, Oct 18, 2010 8:35 PM Find...

7. The reason would be to show support for an artist who's work I admire. Whether we admit it or not...we are performers in some sense...and we LIKE for others to like our work. When someone likes your artwork well enough to purchase a piece that you have created...well...you feel a sense of accomplishment...finished. Funny...never really thought about it. I personally am attracted to impressionist works of gardens and landscapes. But most art appeals to me in some way and is always worthy of thought...I suppose. Oh! And figurative sculptures...love them! Mon, Oct 18, 2010 6:18 PM Find...

8. Something that would establish an emotional connection with me, basically. I tend to like pieces that show strong symbolism along with beauty and fluidity, and show a very particular artistic interpretation. Pieces I would not buy: strict representation of reality, naturalism. Mon, Oct 18, 2010 9:33 AM Find...

9. I buy art, when it delievers a good feeling to me, when I sense something special and unique in it (this applies to paintings, clothes and other things)

10. buying original art means receiving a particle of the creators energy and I honour that

11. i most likely purchase artwork in bright vibrant colors that deliver a good feeling Mon, Oct 18, 2010 1:50 AM Find...

12. I like colors pleasing to my preference and something that is clearly creative, unique and not possible to mass produce. Sun, Oct 17, 2010 9:58 PM Find...

13. I will buy if piece speaks to me in a special way or is symbolic

14. Of importan issues my life...pottery, photos, paintings are my preferances. Sun, Oct 17, 2010 9:36 PM Find...

15. To help reflect my view of the world in my own space. Paintings or B&W photographs Sun, Oct 17, 2010 7:09 PM Find...

16. I would be very interested in the outcome of this survey. - Giorgio Sun, Oct 17, 2010 6:43 PM Find...

17. I would buy art only for the pleasure of looking at the piece. Maria Brockelman Sun, Oct 17, 2010 6:43 PM Find...

18. I think people purchase art to decorate their homes more than anything else. Of course, some people purchase art for an investment.

Please click the link below if you would like to take the survey.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TRB2QZP

Recent Surveys

A few days ago, I sent a survey to my email friends and associates.  In the survey I asked the question:
'What is your favorite subect for paintings?'  Here are the results so far:

Landscape 46.4%         13 responses
Still Life 10.7%               3 responses
Abstact 25.0%               7 responses
Figurative 10.7%            3 responses
Floral 10.7%                  3 responses
Portait 32.1%                9 responses
Animal 0.0%                 0 responses
Surrealism 35.7%          10 responses
Realism 17.9%               5 responses


If you would like to take the survey, please click here:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CFQ7C2Y