tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88558167194516633162024-03-12T18:13:26.398-07:00CHEMERS GALLERYFine & Decorative Art. Custom Framing. Contemporary Crafts. Appraisals. Restoration. Home & Corporate Consulting. Jewelry.chemersgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12320792736378025676noreply@blogger.comBlogger303125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855816719451663316.post-8382524723059648702015-04-05T23:30:00.000-07:002015-04-05T23:30:00.898-07:00Soaring on the Web<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Man on Flying Carpet</i>, original children's book illustration by <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art?at=raulcolon">Raul Colon</a></td></tr>
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Chemers Gallery's blog has gotten a virtual face-lift! As of Monday, April 6, it has <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: large;">moved</span></span> from its old site on Blogspot to...<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/blog">OUR WEBSITE</a> for a more streamlined, cohesive web presence. We're loving our new look and hope you will, too!<br />
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Our old blog posts will remain live on Blogspot, but our links may not work due to our new format. Feel free to browse all the way back to 2007 to revisit your favorite articles or learn more about the goings-on around here over the years. Just don't forget to change your bookmarks to our <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/blog">new blog site</a>, now at <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/blog">www.chemersgallery.com/blog</a>!chemersgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12320792736378025676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855816719451663316.post-79531573593866180702015-03-16T10:18:00.000-07:002015-06-22T10:39:54.135-07:00Children's Book Signing and Illustration Show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have we got news for you!<br />
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We know how much you missed our annual December children's book illustration show - we missed it too! We've been dreaming and scheming and by jove, we think we've got it!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=raulcolon" target="_blank">Raul Colon</a> and <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=rafaellopez">Rafael Lopez</a></span></div>
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<i>Benefiting <a href="http://www.thewoodenfloor.org/">The Wooden Floor</a></i></div>
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Meet award-winning illustrators, <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=raulcolon" target="_blank">Raul Colon</a> and <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=rafaellopez" target="_blank">Rafael Lopez</a>, listen to their talks, and purchase original illustrations and signed books during this fun-filled afternoon of illustration goodness. But before you plan on this being the same affair as our December events have been, let us tell you...we've shaken things up.<br />
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Don't worry - whimsical, fun-filled and outstanding original illustration will still feature prominently on our walls for purchase before, during and after the main event. (Phew!)<br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Books</span> are available for pre-sale <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">NOW</span> through <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">March 21st</span>, however, titles and quantities are limited. The first 100 pre-sold books per illustrator will be pre-signed and dedicated. <b>Pre-sold books thereafter will not be pre-signed</b>, but you can pick them up at the event and take them to the illustrators for signing and dedication. We will have limited titles and quantities available to purchase the day of the show, so to ensure you get your first choice, come in to pre-order today!<br />
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Just a reminder... the artist signing is only for books purchased at Chemers Gallery.<br />
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<a href="http://chemersgallery.blogspot.com/2015/02/book-list.html">CLICK HERE</a> for this year's <a href="http://chemersgallery.blogspot.com/2015/02/book-list.html">BOOK LIST!</a><br />
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We know how much you've always enjoyed the <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">illustrator talks and demos!</span> Now it's easier to get up close and personal with the illustrators! We've moved our ever-popular artist talks and demonstrations indoors and limited seating for a more intimate, one-on-one experience with Raul and Rafael. <b>Our limited seating of <span style="font-size: large;">75 seats</span> is available by reservation only.</b> Call or come in to Chemers Gallery with your donation of <b>$10 per person</b>, to <a href="http://www.thewoodenfloor.org/">The Wooden Floor</a>, to reserve your seats by <span style="color: orange;"><b>Monday, March 30th</b></span>.<br />
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<b>1:00 pm</b> Doors open for reserved seats</div>
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<b>1:30 pm</b> Talks begin promptly</div>
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Rafael Lopez: <i>"Transcending Text"</i></div>
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Raul Colon: <i>"The Art of Daydreaming"</i></div>
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<b>2:30 - 5 pm</b> Doors open to general public</div>
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Back to wow us for a 4th time with his velvety textures and smooth lines, <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=raulcolon" target="_blank">Raul Colon</a></span> again brings a wonderful array of Latin American inspired illustrations. Using washes of watercolor, colored pencil and sharp instruments to scratch into paper, Raul's unique style perfectly captures the moment.<br />
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His most recent book, <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><i>Draw!</i></span>, is close to Raul's heart. This delightful book without words is inspired by his own childhood spend indoors suffering from chronic asthma. Journey through his rich imagination to the wilds of Africa where pachyderm pals, gallivanting giraffes and mischievous monkeys leap off the page.<br />
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Although the original illustrations from this book will not be available for purchase, we will have limited edition prints as well as originals from Raul's other books, <span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: orange;">coming soon!</span> </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=rafaellopez" target="_blank">Rafael Lopez</a></span> is joining us again! His vivid works are infused with the magical symbolism he experienced growing up in Mexico City. His bold acrylic paintings on wood are textural and rich, appearing collage-like in their effect. Rafael's stylistic approach is reminiscent of Diego Rivera. Rafael's many recognitions include Pura Belpre and Americas Awards.<br />
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With a release date of March 24th, you know what that means...Get your 1st Editions here! <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><i>Drum Dream Girl</i></span> is full of dream-like imagery that makes you want to melt into the book. Based on the true story of a Chinese-African-Cuban girl in the 1930's who broke Cuba's traditional taboo against female drummers, Rafael's illustrations are interspersed with emotion and whimsy.<br />
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<i>A Percentage of Art Sales to Benefit...</i><br />
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Located in Santa Ana, <a href="http://www.thewoodenfloor.org/">The Wooden Floor</a> is a nonprofit organization that seeks to empower low-income youth with strong self-esteem, self-discipline and a sense of accomplishment through dance, academic and family programs. Since 2005, 100% of their students have graduated from high school on time and have gone on to pursue higher education.<br />
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<i>Remember...</i><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Pre-sales of books</span> are limited & will continue until <b><span style="color: orange;">March 21st</span></b></li>
<li>Seating for illustrator talks & demos is by <span style="font-size: large;">reservation only</span> & will be inside Chemers Gallery</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>See you soon!</i></span></div>
chemersgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12320792736378025676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855816719451663316.post-27949652604799234642015-03-15T10:21:00.000-07:002015-06-22T10:51:03.531-07:00Upcoming Show: Viewpoints Orange County All Media 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Congratulations to the participating artists of Viewpoints: Orange County All Media 2015! There were many stand-out entries, and our juror, plein-air painter Greg LaRock. worked hard to make selections for a diverse and considered exhibit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Viewpoints: Orange County All Media 2015</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Artist Reception - <span style="color: #134f5c;">April 18, 2015, 5:30 - 8:00pm</span></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: medium;">Show continues through May 2, 2015</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"> Participating Artists</span></div>
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Gary Armstrong . Helen Bell . Roger Bennett . Gobind Boyes</div>
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Dorothy Cavanagh . <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=danacooper" target="_blank">Dana Cooper</a> . Toni Danchik . Barbara Davidson </div>
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Kevin Davidson . <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=doridewberry" target="_blank">Dori Dewberry</a> . <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=kayflierl" target="_blank">Kay Flierl</a> . Cindy Greene</div>
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=deborahharold" target="_blank">Deborah Harold</a> . Terry Houseworth . Esther Jacks . <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=stevekell" target="_blank">Steve Kell</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=paulkratter" target="_blank">Paul Kratter</a> . Prerana Kulkarni . William Lowe . Maz Mahjoobi</div>
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=ianmontelongo" target="_blank">Ian Montelongo</a> . Sandra Morrison . Erich Neubert . Paige Oden </div>
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Max Ollendorff . Rita Pacheco . Pamela Panattoni . <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=aprilraber" target="_blank">April Raber</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=peteroberts" target="_blank">Pete Roberts</a> . Laura Rosenkranz . Sharyn Sakimoto . Janine Salzman</div>
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=johnsawyer" target="_blank">John Sawyer</a> . Jeff Sewell . Albert Stanchfield </div>
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artview1.asp?artist=kimvanderhoek" target="_blank">Kim VanDerHoek</a> . Kathleen Williams . <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=jimwodark" target="_blank">Jim Wodark</a><br />
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<i>Mark your calendars now for special artist demonstrations </i><br />
<i>Saturday, May 2nd from 2:00 - 5:00p </i><br />
<i>at Chemers Gallery! </i></div>
chemersgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12320792736378025676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855816719451663316.post-71568198323334228082015-02-16T10:00:00.000-08:002015-02-26T16:03:49.427-08:00Save the Date!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Keep those peepers peeled for updated information, coming soon!</span></i></div>
chemersgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12320792736378025676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855816719451663316.post-67919207367834864422015-02-15T09:57:00.000-08:002015-06-22T10:44:27.814-07:002015 Book List<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">Saturday, April 4th 2015 1:00 - 5:00pm</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Show continues through April 18th</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Benefiting The Wooden Floor</span></span><br />
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Featuring award-winning illustrators</div>
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=raulcolon" target="_blank">Raul Colon</a> and <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=rafaellopez" target="_blank">Rafael Lopez</a></span><span style="font-size: 130%;"></span><span style="font-size: 130%;"></span></div>
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Titles and quantities are limited so get your book order in now!</div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;">Pre-sale </span></span>of books is on NOW through March 21st! The first 100 books per illustrator will be pre-signed and dedicated before the event. Pre-sold books thereafter will not be pre-signed, but you can pick them up at the event and take them to the illustrators for signing and dedication. We will have limited titles and quantities available to purchase the day of the show, so to ensure you get your first choice, come in to pre-order yours TODAY!<br />
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View all of the original illustrations on our website by clicking the artist's names below, or come in to see them in person!<br />
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For more details about the show, click <a href="http://chemersgallery.blogspot.com/2015/02/illustration-show.html">HERE</a>.<br />
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Please note: Signing only for books purchased at Chemers Gallery<i> </i><br />
<i>Book list subject to change</i><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br />
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Abuelo.....Ages 4-8.....$17.99<br />
Baseball Is.....Ages 7-10.....$17.99<br />
Draw!.....Ages 4-8.....$17.99<br />
Leontyne Price.....Ages 5-8.....$17.99<br />
Look Up!.....Ages 4-8.....$16.99<br />
Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes.....Ages 8-12.....$19.99 <br />
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Book Fiesta!.....Ages 3-8.....$17.99<br />
The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred.....Ages 5-8.....$17.95<br />
Drum Dream Girl.....Ages 5-8.....$16.99 <br />
Our California.....Ages 6-10.....$18.95<br />
Tito Puente.....Ages 4-8.....$17.99chemersgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12320792736378025676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855816719451663316.post-47127489893121816462015-01-12T15:57:00.002-08:002015-01-12T15:57:56.597-08:00Call to Artists! Viewpoints: Orange County All Media 2015<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Tustin Area Council for Fine Art (TACFA)</span> & <span style="font-size: small;">Chemers Gallery</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Call To Artists</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: medium;">All Media 2015</span></i></div>
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Juried Exhibition</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Juror: Greg LaRock </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">April 18 - May 2, 2015</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Artist Reception April 18, 5:30 - 8:00p</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><b><i>Deadline for entry is </i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Wednesday, March 4, 2015!</i> </span></span></b></span></span><br />
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Calling all artists! Get those creative juices flowing
because we're looking for entries to the 8th annual juried exhibition of outdoor scenes of Orange County, presented by <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/">Chemers Gallery</a> and <a href="http://www.tacfa.org/">Tustin Area Council for Fine Art (TACFA)</a>! We need your unique interpretations of Newport Beach, Crystal Cove, downtown Orange, Irvine Park and more! The show is open to all media including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, photography, glass, mixed media, encaustic, printmaking, sewing, beading, etc. The more innovative, the better. The best part is...there are cash prizes! <br />
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Our show has been evolving year by year and we're sure this will be our best exhibit yet. One major change this year is the elimination of the "amateur" and "professional" categories. All are welcome to enter regardless of experience level - entries will all be juried to the same level. Another major change is the addition of award categories. All entries will fit into either "Oil and Acrylic" or "All Other Media,"giving you more chances to win an award!<br />
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Just like last year, all entries will be pre-juried online at <a href="http://onlinejuriedshows.com/">OnlineJuriedShows.com</a> - you can find the prospectus and links to enter <a href="http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/Default.aspx?OJSID=374">HERE</a>.<br />
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We are honored to announce that Greg LaRock, award-winning plein air oil painter, will be this year's juror. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Award-winning art from Dorothy Cavanagh, Lore Hold, Sherry Marger and Linda Rogers from the 2014 show</td></tr>
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<b><b>Important Dates & Deadlines:</b><br />
</b><span style="color: #351c75;">March 4, 2015:</span> Deadline to submit your entry form and .jpg photo to <a href="http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/Default.aspx?OJSID=374">OnlineJuriedShows.com</a>. Click <a href="http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/Default.aspx?OJSID=374">HERE</a> for prospectus and links to enter. (For help using OnlineJuriedShows.com <a href="http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/HowtoEnter.aspx">click here</a>.)<br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">March 11, 2015:</span> Notification of acceptance by email<br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">April 6 - 10:</span> Hand-delivery of accepted work to Chemers Gallery between 10am - 5pm. Shipped entries are not accepted.<br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">April 18, 2015:</span> Exhibition opens to public, Artists' Reception 5:30 - 8:00pm<br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">May 2, 2015:</span> Exhibit closes<br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">May 4, 2015:</span> Pick up work at Chemers Gallery between 10am - 5pm<br />
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<b>Cash Awards:</b><br />
$600 Grand Prize<br />
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<i>Oil & Acrylic </i><br />
$450 First Place <br />
$300 Second Place <br />
$200 Third Place <br />
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<i>All Other Media (including watercolor, pastel, glass, photography, mixed media, etc)</i><br />
$450 First Place <br />
$300 Second Place <br />
$200 Third Place <br />
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<b>Artwork Specifications:</b><br />
Entry must be an outdoor scene from anywhere in Orange County, California. If not
easily recognizable as an Orange County scene, a source photo may be
required. Work must be created during the year since the last exhibition
(May 2014).<br />
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All 2-D artworks such as, but not limited to, painting, drawing, mixed
media, printmaking and photography will be considered. The maximum
allowed size is 24" x 36" not including the frame. Photographs must be
printed on photo or fine art paper - they may not be printed on canvas
or mounted to panels. Works
must be framed to Chemers Gallery specifications (see framing
requirements below), <b>properly wired and ready to hang</b>. The juror
reserves the right to disqualify any work not suitably presented or that
varies from the submitted image. All works must be for sale.<br />
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<b>Sales commission:</b> 50% artist 50% Chemers Gallery. <br />
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<b>Framing Requirements:</b><br />
Chemers Gallery will be happy to assist in framing your work<b>. If you choose to frame it yourself, please bring your frame for approval prior to delivery.</b>
Oils, acrylics & mixed media can be unframed if gallery wrapped
edges are painted, but other two-dimensional work must be framed. No photography on canvas. All 2D
work must be <b>properly &</b> <b>securely wired and ready to hang.</b>
Simple frames are preferred and must be either black or dark
wood. Mats: neutral white, acid free (like Bainbridge 8655), acid-free colored filets ok, and either double 4-ply or
single 6 or 8-ply mats. No non-glare glass. Space and weight limits
apply to non two-dimensional work, see Karen Raab at Chemers Gallery.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Examples of black (left) and dark wood (right) frames</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Examples of gallery wrapped canvases</td></tr>
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<b>Entry Procedure: </b><br />
Non-refundable entry fee is <span style="color: #351c75;">$35 for one or two entries</span>, payable when you submit to <a href="http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/Default.aspx?OJSID=211">OnlineJuriedShows.com.</a><br />
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PLEASE NOTE: When filling out your information while entering the show
at OnlineJuriedShows.com, please be sure all information is correct -
spelling, title, pricing of your artwork. All information is input by
the Artist and is used by Chemers Gallery for reference, printed
materials and online postings. <br />
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Diptychs and triptychs are considered one work. <b>Works are juried by digital image only</b>.<br />
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For help using OnlineJuriedShows.com please refer to the <a href="http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/Help.aspx">Help page</a> and the <a href="http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/HowToEnter.aspx">How OJS Works page</a>. Likewise you can call 949-287-8645 or email <a href="mailto:help@OnlineJuriedShows.com">help@OnlineJuriedShows.com</a>. <br />
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<b>Entry Image Guidlines:</b><br />
Works will be juried by digital image only. Images must be sized to 1920
pixels on the longest side and at a resolution of 72 dpi. No mat,
frame, or extraneous material should appear other than your artwork.<br />
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Save the painting with a new name, as follows: Your last name, first
initial, ENTRY REFERENCE (A, B, C, D, or E), and abbreviated painting
name. For example: Jane Doe's Entry A is titled New York Sunrise, the
name given to the digital image would be: doej_a_nysun.jpg.<br />
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Save the image as a high quality jpg.<br />
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Images are used for jurying and web and printed materials.<br />
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<b>Liability: </b><br />
All work will be handled with great care. Neither Chemers Gallery nor
TACFA or its representatives will accept responsibility for loss or
damage of work. Artists are responsible for safety of work during
transit to and from the gallery. Submission by an artist will indicate
agreement by the artist to these conditions.<br />
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Since 1978, <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/">Chemers Gallery</a>
has been providing fine art and quality custom framing in Orange
County. the gallery hosts several shows each year and continually
exhibits the work of exceptions artists, both local and international.
Chemers Gallery is located in the Enderle Center, 17300 17th Street,
Tustin, 714-731-5432. The gallery is free and open to the public Monday -
Friday, 10:00am - 6:00pm, Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm.<br />
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funds and administers programs which expand the arts in the greater
Tustin, California area, and enrich the entire community. The Council
raises funds through individual and corporate contributions and
fundraising events. These funds subsidize elementary students'
participation in The Art Masters program, support students' creativity
and interest in the arts, and allow TACFA to produce an annual
affordable and live production of a classic Broadway musical at a local
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<span class="userContent"><i>Updated 12-1-14 </i></span><br />
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<span class="userContent">'Tis the season! The holidays are right around the corner and we can't wait for our first ever...</span><br />
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<span class="userContent">Over
the next few weeks leading up to our Holiday Artisan Faire we will be
shinning a spotlight on our Artists & Artisans and sharing a
sampling of their delightful goodies with you. Keep checking back,
because we'll be updating weekly!</span><br />
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<span class="userContent">Keep scrolling to the bottom for details about our raffle drawings, benefiting The Wooden Floor!</span><span class="userContent"> </span><br />
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<span class="userContent"><i><span style="color: red;">NEW! </span></i></span><br />
<span class="userContent"><a href="http://www.honey.com/honey-locator/profile/oc-local-honey.com"><span style="font-size: large;">OC Local Honey</span></a> </span><br />
<span class="userContent">Bee detective by day and honey expert by night! Amy has the sweetest
gifts around. After "bee"ing in the industry for 9 years, Amy really
knows her honey and has since perfected the recipe. Her honey is
collected from local Orange County bee farms and produced in small
batches. Each batch has a slightly different flavor profile depending on
where it came from and all packed with <span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;">natural goodness.</span></span> Amy will have a
variety of jar sizes and fun honey sticks that will melt in your mouth!
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=amykekst" target="_blank"><span class="userContent">Amy Kekst</span></a></span><br />
<span class="userContent"><span class="userContent">Are you are looking for something <span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;">sparkly</span></span> this
holiday? Look no further than our Holiday Artisan Faire for jewelry by
Amy! Gemstones, crystals, one-of-a-kind vintage elements and
chains feature in her titillating trinkets. Her exten<span class="text_exposed_show">sive
selection of necklaces, earrings and bracelets change with the seasons
offering mixed metal chains and nuggets paired with sparkly stones and
beads. Her selections for Dec.6th are sure to provide you with an
assortment of choices!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lori Lawson</span></span><br />
<span class="userContent">Stand out this season with Lori's wearable fibers! After retiring from
law, she decided to take hold of her <span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;">creative side</span></span> and finally get
serious about her first love, fiber. For the past 15 yea<span class="text_exposed_show">rs
she has perfected her skills in knitting, crocheting, weaving, and
felting. Passionate about her work, Lori hand-dyes and spins all of her
yarns to make uniquely designed garments, scarves, shawls. Pick out a
great new accessory for all your winter outfits or make it a special
gift, either way Lori’s creations will enhance your already gorgeous
style! </span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=elizabethnadler" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Elizabeth Nadler</span></a> </span></span><br />
<span class="userContent">Love beads? Then be sure to see Elizabeth at our Holiday Artisan Faire! Fall in love with
Elizabeth’s <span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;">simply elegant designs</span></span> that are perfect for every occasion.
She uses gold and silver paired with gemstones and crystals<span class="text_exposed_show">
of all colors to create her one-of-a-kind necklaces and earrings.
Choose from elegant faceted stones, lustrous pearls and intricate
filigree to complete your holiday look. Most prices are $25-75 to stock
up on your stuffers!</span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent"><a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=joannacraft" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Joanna Craft</span></a></span><br />
<span class="userContent">For your fill of eclectic mixed metal
jewelry, be sure to visit Joanna! Her <span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;">contemporary designs</span></span> range from geometric to free-form and
are just the right portions of silver, copper and brass. He<span class="text_exposed_show">r
modern forms allow for color and design to shine for any occasion.
Joanna’s newest pieces feature enamel and unpolished stones, and are so
stunning you won’t want to miss them while they are here! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"> </span></span></i></span><a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=leonahawks" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show">Leona Hawks</span></span></span></a><br />
<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="userContent">Traveling all the way from Utah, Leona
will be sharing her extensive range of fused glass! Leona begins with recycled clear glass and artfully adds
color in the form of metal oxides, ground and dichroic gl<span class="text_exposed_show">ass,
copper pieces or other materials to produce chemical reactions in the
heat of the kiln. The results are <span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;">striking fused glass</span></span> trays, dishes and
light catchers that are organic in nature and ecstatic in hue. Explore
Leona’s spectacular glass for yourself Dec. 6th! </span></span></span></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=micheleneberkey" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show">Michelene Berkey</span></span></span></span></span></a><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="userContent"> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="userContent">Although jewelry artist, Michelene, can’t
make it to our Holiday Artisan Faire, her sister Cathy will be bringing
her latest <span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;">"twiggy" treasures</span></span> just for YOU! Try on her newest
tidbits that use bees, hearts, flowers, dragonflie<span class="text_exposed_show">s
and even twigs in her designs. Silver and gold complement her
assortment of pendants, rings, bangles and more. Longtime fan favorite
Michelene will have the perfect gift for the nature lover in your life! </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="userContent">Calling all sweet tooths… Diva Desserts is to tempt your taste buds. Our
longtime friend Jan mixes up the smoothest cheesecake,
devilicious Kahlua cake and <span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;">simply sinful</span></span> chocolate chip cooki<span class="text_exposed_show">es.
Take them with you or place an order for the holidays, whichever you
choose… your mouth will sing! Jan has been cooking up a signature, never
before sampled cake using fellow artisan Tatratea liqueur… Woo-hoo is
it scrumptious!</span></span> </span></span> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=jcmilner" target="_blank"><span class="userContent" style="font-size: large;">JC Milner</span></a><br />
<span class="userContent"><span class="userContent">The imaginative JC Milner will be sharing her
quirky jewelry at our Holiday Artisan Faire. Twirly birds, homing
birds, tweety birds, painted birds, preening birds, lovely flowers...
and dwellings of all kinds... this is the most <span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;">ridiculous</span></span><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;">
fun</span></span> jewelry can be! Jennie works her magic with acrylic paint, resin
and silver to create whimsical earrings, necklaces, pins and more. Each
piece is one-of-a-kind and guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
Don't miss your chance to meet Jennie!</span></span></span><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WB571Ng0vho/VF0vy3R5_eI/AAAAAAAAFLc/uLo8dfjf2xM/s1600/Lisa%2BMertins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WB571Ng0vho/VF0vy3R5_eI/AAAAAAAAFLc/uLo8dfjf2xM/s1600/Lisa%2BMertins.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=lisamertins" target="_blank"><span class="userContent" style="font-size: large;"><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show">Lisa Mertins</span></span></span></a><br />
<span class="userContent"><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="userContent">Lisa is bringing the ceramic love to
our Holiday Artisan Faire! Working in as many mediums as she possibly
can, Lisa does it all! From intriguing ceramics and fine art to jewelry
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Always creating something new, we can't wait to see what she brings us!</span></span> </span></span></span><br />
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got a treat for you! Sola Foods specializes in fantastic sweet and
spicy salsas, jams, spreads and relishes, all 100% natural and 100% sure
to win your heart! Using only the best ingredients f<span class="text_exposed_show">rom
local farmers markets, Sola Foods takes their time to create a unique
and <span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;">tantalizing experience</span></span>. All products are made in small batches
enabling them to pack one pound of fruit in every 10oz jar of jam &
spreads! Be sure to sample their famous "Cheeky Kiwi" jam! </span></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=barbaralanci" target="_blank"><span class="userContent" style="font-size: large;">Barbara Lanci</span></a><br />
<span class="userContent"><span class="userContent">Feast your eyes on Barbara's gorgeous
treasures! Her <span style="font-size: small;">tempting</span> earrings, bold "elevation" cuffs and intricate
necklaces are crafted entirely by hand from <span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;">fine silver, argentium and
unique stones</span></span>. Trained under master jewelers, Barbara contin<span class="text_exposed_show">ues
to challenge herself to come up with new designs craftier than the
last. She just might have your new favorite piece of jewelry! </span></span></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=elainehyde" target="_blank"><span class="userContent" style="font-size: large;"><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show">Elaine Hyde</span></span></span></a><br />
<span class="userContent"><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="userContent">Always a crowd pleaser, Elaine's
beautiful art glass creations <span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;">shimmer and shine</span></span> with iridescence.
Starting her glass career at the Brooks Institute of Fine Arts in
California, she went on to work and train at the Pilchuck Glass Center <span class="text_exposed_show">under
Dale Chihuly during the formative years of the renowned institute.
Elaine has exhibited her glass worldwide and has won numerous awards for
her work. The way the colors shift and change under different light is
simply magical. We are sure you'll agree that her vases and perfume
bottles are little treasures!</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent"><span class="userContent">Bistro Blends offers the most amazing and
unique Balsamic Vinegars and Gourmet Olive Oil Blends. They adhere only
to the highest standards, requiring only the best of Barrel-Aged
Balsamic Vinegars from the Modena Region of Italy and Olive O<span class="text_exposed_show">ils
from around the world, including California’s own, Napa Valley. Bistro
Blends provides a <span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;">distinct and enlightening blend</span></span> of flavors, herbs and
spices in every selection, assuring any self-proclaimed food connoisseur
their rightful place in culinary heaven.</span></span> </span><br />
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Suzanne mixes up paint and paper to create her brightly-hued mixed media on wood melodies. She constructs a <span style="color: #38761d;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 14pt; color: #7ba632;" style="font-size: 14pt;">frenzy of bright colors and attractive patterns</span></span>,
and then finishes them off with a layer of epoxy resin to give them a
nice shine. Her creations take the form of small, one-of-a-kind
contemporary images, large bold statement pieces, artsy bangle bracelets
and fun throw pillow. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wp3qCpy_Gqo/VEVApAGQ86I/AAAAAAAAFKA/6RH3loIUMCE/s1600/SORAYA%2BMONTELONGO.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wp3qCpy_Gqo/VEVApAGQ86I/AAAAAAAAFKA/6RH3loIUMCE/s1600/SORAYA%2BMONTELONGO.jpg" width="320" /></a></span>Local gal Soraya has a flair for gemstones, beads and crystals! She
labors over her stunning hand-beaded creations to craft wearable magic. A
mostly self-taught artisan, Soraya's jewelry follows <span style="color: #38761d;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 14pt; color: #7ba632;" style="font-size: 14pt;">intricate designs and color schemes</span></span>
that could only be paired by her intuitive eye. Soraya continues to
push her beaded work to the limit with innovative techniques and
designs, all the while silencing voices that claim “it can’t be done!”
Come see her latest designs and find just the right one for yourself or a
friend! <b><span data-mce-style="font-size: 14pt;" style="font-size: 14pt;"><span data-mce-style="color: #ec9411;" style="color: #ec9411;"><span data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;" style="color: red;"><span data-mce-style="font-family: courier new,courier;" style="font-family: courier new,courier;"><b><span data-mce-style="color: #ec9411;" style="color: #ec9411;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: courier new,courier;" style="font-family: courier new,courier; font-size: 14pt;"><span data-mce-style="color: #ff0000;" style="color: red;"> </span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></b></div>
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Ready to get your tea on? <span style="color: #38761d;"><span data-mce-style="font-size: 14pt; color: #7ba632;" style="font-size: 14pt;">Tea liqueur</span></span> that is! Made in Slovakia, Tatratea unites the finest brewed black
Assam tea with a number of hand-picked botanical ingredients and fresh
fruit in a unique fermentation process. Enjoy as an addition to
traditional hot tea or sip chilled neat, on the rocks, or in an endless
variety of delicious cocktails if you are in the mood for something
festive! Available in six flavors of Coconut, Citrus, Peach, Original,
Bohemian and Outlaw and range in proof from 22% to 72%. Rado will be
mixing up some knock your socks off libations. <br />
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=moniqueselwitz" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Monique Selwitz</span></a><br />
<span class="userContent"><i>New & Exclusively at Chemers Gallery!</i> </span><br />
<span class="userContent">Silver and gemstone jewelry with <span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;">an oh-so-contemporary flair</span></span> are the hallmarks o<span class="text_exposed_show">f
Monique's rings, pendants and earrings. This talented artisan takes
inspiration from her creative upbringing surrounded by artists,
galleries, goldsmiths and musicians. Originally from Switzerland,
Monique comes from a background of biological science. She possess a
keen interest in melding both traditional and new metalsmithing
techniques.</span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=maryhammond" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Mary Hammond</span></a></span></span><br />
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designs are the result of dabbling in domestic crafts, sewing clothes,
and needlepoint. While working alongside her mother, Mary fabricated her
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and collage techniques. Inspired by designs found in nature, Mary sews
together various <span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;">yarns, fibers and silk pieces</span></span> and then washes them to
ensure every creation is soft and wearable. Her elegant creations can be
hung on the wall, draped over a table or bureau, or worn as an eye
catching scarf! </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="userContent">Custom chocolate house, <a href="http://www.luisachocolatiere.com/">Luisa Chocolatiere</a>, features delicious handmade
gourmet chocolates of premium grade and absolute freshness. Luisa
learned the art of chocolate making from Monsieur Sender,<span class="text_exposed_show">
Master Patissier and Chocolatier in Paris. She received
additional training in advanced specialty chocolate courses in Nanterre,
west of Paris. Luisa crafts a variety of <span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;">delectable confections</span></span> with
the highest quality ingredients, assuring rich,
silky smooth chocolate goodness in every bite. We are so excited to
have Luisa participate in our Holiday Artisan Faire and can’t wait for
you to meet her and her oh-so-yummy chocolates!</span></span> </span></span></span></span><br />
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low-income youth with strong self-esteem, self-discipline and a sense
of accomplishment through dance, academic and family programs. Since
2005, <strong>100%</strong> of their students have graduated from high school on time and have gone on to pursue higher education. This is about <strong>3 times</strong> the national average of their socio-economic peers.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">See you December 6th! </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Meet more than 18 artisans </span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Saturday, December 6, 2014 </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">11am - 5pm</span></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">New This Year...</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Specialty Gourmet & </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Raffle drawings throughout the day!</span></i></div>
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Find something special for everyone on your list...maybe even yourself!</div>
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<i>(We won't tell!)</i><br />
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Click any of the names below to see samples of each artist and artisan's work.<br />
Don't worry, this is just a small sampling of the goodies that will be here on December 6th! <i><br /></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Handcrafted Jewelry</span></i></div>
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=micheleneberkey" target="_blank">Michelene Berkey</a> | <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=joannacraft" target="_blank">Joanna Craft</a> | <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=amykekst" target="_blank">Amy Kekst</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artview1.asp?artist=barbaralanci">Barbara Lanci</a> | <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artview1.asp?artist=jcmilner">JC Milner</a> | <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artview1.asp?artist=sorayamontelongo">Soraya Montelongo</a></div>
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<br />chemersgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12320792736378025676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855816719451663316.post-986926399576405362014-09-15T10:00:00.000-07:002014-09-15T10:21:26.068-07:00David A. Wade: Continuing the Legacy<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Now introducing...</span></i></span><br />
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From an early age, David was known to be "good with his hands." His boy scout troop leaders and school report cards noted his interest and talent for <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">arts and crafts</span></span></span>. David's hands were always busy exploring car culture, making jewelry, working with metal, and finally, working with wood. While making an elaborate clock in his high school Shop class, a fellow student told David that he ought to meet her grandfather, renowned woodworker Sam Maloof. <br />
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David slowly worked his way into Sam's workshop, doing everything from raking leaves and sweeping out the studio. He was given more and more responsibilities."It was like The Karate Kid," David jokes. He eventually worked his way up to being one of Sam's three assistants, and worked closely with the master craftsman for 20 years.<br />
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Although the <span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">"Maloof flair"</span></span></span> is intrinsically tied up with David's aesthetic, he brings his own artistic voice to sumptuous wood design. His design sense goes back to his love of car culture and ties in with his admiration of mixed media and assemblage.<br />
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A key element in David's design is the combination of wood and metal. The contrast of the warmth of the wood and the coolness of the metal create a comfortable tension. Aircraft and industrial parts are given a new lease on life by being re-purposed as table bases and feet structure. That Maloof influence is never far away, appearing in the <span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">fine quality</span></span></span> of woodcraft, softly sweeping lines and satiny finishes. David also credits his mother's Old World Dutch roots as an influence on his creativity.<br />
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In addition to hands-on training at the Maloof Studios, David also studied carpentry and woodworking technology and received formal training at Cal State Fullerton, where he studied under Frank E. Cummings. His years of <span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">creative collaboration</span></span></span> with Mike Johnson, Larry White and Sam Maloof served to instill in him an unparallelled work ethic developed to meet the demands of his mentor. "It was an honor and a privilege to work with Sam," David says. Likening the workshop to an Olympic training center, he and the rest of the team were always kept on their toes. In David's mind, they made some of the world's best furniture.<br />
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Meet David and his woodwork on <span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Friday, September 19 from 5-9pm </span></span></span>at Chemers Gallery! While you're here, don't forget to stroll Enderle Center to enjoy music of the 50's, 60's and 70's performed by Ricardo Valenzuela & Friends, rounding out the Enderle Center Summer Concert Series. <br />
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<br />chemersgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12320792736378025676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855816719451663316.post-10621218626871375532014-09-08T16:51:00.001-07:002015-07-09T17:32:46.002-07:00Home is Where the HeART is!You don't need to have tons of wallspace to fill your home with eye-catching artwork! From shelves and side tables to windows and bathroom vanities (yes, even your bathroom can be an art mecca!), we love to bring art into every layer and facet of your abode. <br />
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If it's translucent vessels and trays in bold colors your looking for, we've got you covered! In the mood to fill your windows with luminous glass? No problem! Chemers Gallery will send <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=NICKCAPACI">Nick Capaci</a> and <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=LEONAHAWKS">Leona Hawks</a> to the rescue...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=NICKCAPACI">Nick Capaci</a> </span><br />
Keeping her son on the straight and narrow was motivation for <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=NICKCAPACI">Nick Capaci</a>'s mom to become a Cub Scout Den Mother. A self-proclaimed "hooligan of the neighborhood," Nick's first encounter with art was during one of his mom's Cub Scout meetings where he and the other boys had a lesson in potato printing. The wonder of carving into an object to create artwork was addicting and from that point on, Nick was a determined artist. Thank you, Mama Capaci!<br />
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Nick's dual focuses of monotype printmaking and glass working go hand-in-hand. Both require an <span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;">intricate</span></span> process of layering and building forms to create the final image, whether two- or three-dimensional. Nick's glass trays and vessels are an <span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;">intriguing</span></span> mix of rigid geometry and organic fluidity, much like the make up of glass itself. Utilizing techniques of fusing, slumping, fire polish and cold working, Nick creates stunning works of art in beautiful jewel-like colors.<br />
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Playful and bright, glass gets the star treatment from Utah artist, <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=LEONAHAWKS">Leona Hawks</a>! In a previous life, Leona was a professor at Utah State University but chose to leave academia to pursue her passion for glass. Favoring recycled clear glass as her starting medium, Leona <span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;">artfully</span></span> adds color in the form of metal oxides, ground and dichroic glass, copper pieces or other materials that produce chemical reactions in the heat of the kiln. The results are fused glass trays, dishes and light catchers that are organic in nature and <span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;">radiant</span></span> in hue.<br />
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Contrast the airiness of glass with the solid and earthy form of wood to create a new layer in your home. We welcome local wood turner, <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=MICHAELEVANS">Michael Evans</a>, to Chemers Gallery!<br />
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Local woods and exotic timbers feature in every object <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=MICHAELEVANS">Michael Evans</a> produces. Working on a wood lathe with individual lengths, Michael's turned forms are both decorative and functional. It's impossible not to want to run your hands over the silken contours of a bowl made from eucalyptus or African mahogany. Select vessels are inlaid with tiny pieces of turquoise, creating a feel of <span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;">organic luxury</span></span>. Whether smooth-edged or roughly natural, Michael lets the true <span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;">beauty</span></span> of the wood shine though. That exquisite luster that gleams from within is the result of sanding, buffing and oiling every piece 10 or more times. </div>
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Not only is Michael a talented wood turner, he is also a musician, playing upright bass with the South Coast Symphony and in outdoor productions in Branson, Missouri. </div>
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chemersgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12320792736378025676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855816719451663316.post-69395276274203484762014-08-04T16:52:00.000-07:002015-07-13T11:20:09.523-07:00Kim Kauffman - Moving Beyond Realistic InterpretationFinding the special in the ordinary comes naturally to photographer, <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=KIMKAUFFMAN">Kim Kauffman</a>. She has found her own unique way to translate her dual passions of photography and gardening into stunning imagery that simply begs to be noticed. We are thrilled to introduce Kim's striking artistic vision to Tustin!<br />
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Kim continues the tradition of botanical discovery that blossomed in the 1600 and 1700's with artistic documentation of horticultural treasures found by European travelers. Her photographic series, <i>Florilegium</i>, pays homage to those explorers and travelers with its name, meaning "a gathering of flowers." These images evolved along with her growth as a curious artist and an avid gardener. Kim is drawn to her garden for the lessons nature affords if one simply slows down and looks. Flowers, leaves, seed pods and other objects collected from the environment provide her with the building blocks of her cameraless and filmless photographs.<br />
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How can a photograph be both cameraless and filmless, you might wonder? Kim has developed a special technique that utilizes both a flatbed scanner and digital process that she's been working with since the late 1990's. You might be surprised to consider that cameraless photographic techniques have been around since the birth of photography! Kim has taken inspiration from techniques of the 1830's and 40's developed by William Henry Fox Talbot and Anna Atkins. Anna is considered by some to be the world's first female photographer.<br />
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Images from the <i>Florilegium</i> series are composed of multiple layers that present a specimen straight from Kim's imagination. New environments emerge from these layers over time, much like a garden that is continually renewing itself. Each building block of the final image is carefully considered for its texture, color and pattern, and assembled into a photo collage that invites us to appraise with the eyes of a gardener and wonder with the eyes of an explorer.<br />
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August comes around but once a year and we can't wait because August is <span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bonnie Holmes Skincare</span></span> Month!! Pamper yourself with Bonnie's spa-quality cremes, cleansers, masques and scrubs. Plus, from now until August 31st, enjoy *20% off her entire line! Now <span style="font-size: small;">that</span> is <i><span style="font-size: large;">luxurious!</span></i> Can't choose which items to use? We'll give you samples to take home and try out!<br />
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Bonnie's gentle skin care line is available <span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;">exclusively at Chemers Gallery</span></span>. We even use her products! Karen loves the Original Skin Creme for daytime use, the Super-Rich Creme at night and Perfect Balm all day long. Jennifer favors a once-weekly exfoliation with Roll-Away Creme followed by a spritz of Skin Refreshment. Shirley prefers Mineral Skin Polish for a quick, deep cleanse and uses the Clay Refining Masque when she wants to slow down and indulge.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=BONNIEHOLMES">Midmorning: Island in the River</a></td></tr>
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Bonnie doesn't just refresh your body, she also <span style="color: orange;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">refreshes your spirit</span></i></span> with her graceful <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=BONNIEHOLMES">plein air landscape paintings</a>! Taking inspiration from her travels and the landscape around her home in San Juan Capistrano, Bonnie's oils are softly impressionistic in style.<br />
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Join Bonnie and 11 other artists as they <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.blogspot.com/2014/07/nothing-says-summer-like-art-music.html">demonstrate</a> their artistic talents for you on <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Friday, August 15th from 5-8pm</span></span>. Stroll Enderle Center and listen to live classic rock music performed by the Wight Litening Band!<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">*17% discount if paying by credit card </span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: 130%;">Lathering Facial Cleanser</span>.....$36<br />
A pH balanced water-soluble cleanser that gently lifts away makeup and impurities from the skin.<br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: 130%;">Creme Cleanser</span>.....$38<br />
The
combination of water, glycerin, wheat germ oil, apple pectin and oils
from California oranges makes this the ideal cleanser for drier, more
mature skin types.<br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: 130%;">Skin Refreshment</span>.....$39<br />
Alcohol-free
and packed with nutrients in a purified water base, Skin Refreshment
restores depleted vitamins and minerals to the skin.<br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: 130%;">Sheer Skin Moisturizer</span>.....$55<br />
This is the ideal creme for all skin types, but will especially be enjoyed by those with more natural oils in their complexion.<br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: 130%;">Super-Rich Skin Creme</span>.....$65<br />
Packed
with anti-oxidant nutrients to promote moisture and healing, this is
creme is suited to drier, more sensitive and mature skin types.<br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: 130%;">Perfect Balm (previously Eyelid Balm)</span>.....$75<br />
The
delicate skin surrounding the eyes gets ultimate support and protection
from this blend of vitamin e, grape seed extract, aloe vera and evening
primrose oil. Previously known as Eyelid Balm, this product has gone from .25oz to 1oz - wow! <br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: 130%;">Original Skin Creme</span>.....$55<br />
Ideal
for skin that's sun damaged or over 30, Original Skin Creme contains an
alpha hydroxy acid that increases skin's metabolism leads to
younger-looking complexion.<br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: 130%;">Clay Refining Masque</span>.....$35<br />
Denser
than traditional clay masques, the Clay Refining Masque has been
specially formulated to dry slower to allow the skin to absorb as many
nutrients from the clay as possible.<br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: 130%;">Mineral Skin Polish</span>.....$45<br />
An
ultra-fine pumice exfolient meant for everyday use, Mineral Skin Polish
helps to prevent the build up of dead skin cells and leaves your face
smelling rosy.<br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: 130%;">Roll-Away Creme</span>.....$68<br />
A light exfolient that adheres to the dead skin cell buildup on the skin's surface and leaves skin feeling soft and fresh.<br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: 130%;">Therapeutic Sinus Toner</span>.....$40<br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: 130%;">Serious Sunblock</span>.....$25<br />
Contains SPF 25 and is perfect for sensitive skin.<br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: 130%;">Satin Body & Bath Oil</span>.....$49<br />
Almond-scented
body oil enhances moisture retention when used regularly while skin is
still damp and doesn't leave skin feeling oily.chemersgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12320792736378025676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855816719451663316.post-6063124319301783562014-07-21T17:16:00.000-07:002014-07-21T17:16:07.380-07:00It's here! It's here! It's finally here!<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GlqPx_SXNVg/U81teNw_vUI/AAAAAAAAFAo/BcEat8nev3M/s1600/BAY354.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GlqPx_SXNVg/U81teNw_vUI/AAAAAAAAFAo/BcEat8nev3M/s1600/BAY354.JPG" height="345" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tiger Lily Necklace by <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artview1.asp?artist=ayalabar">Ayala Bar</a></td></tr>
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The new season of <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="jttp://www.chemersgallery.com/artview1.asp?artist=ayalabar">Ayala Bar</a> jewelry</span> has finally arrived, and believe us, it does not disappoint! Heading into Fall/Winter (hard to believe when it's still so dang hot!) the new collection dazzles with earthy colors, lush jewel-tones and a smattering of all-new shapes and sizes. As if all that weren't enough, the talented Ms. Bar has created a new style collection made from mostly silver pieces with tiny accents in muted greens, golds and pinks. Can you say <span style="color: #990000;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">LOVE??</span></i></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--J4qgyyx3fs/U81sXnC9RRI/AAAAAAAAFAg/gQ-poReF7j4/s1600/BAY366.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--J4qgyyx3fs/U81sXnC9RRI/AAAAAAAAFAg/gQ-poReF7j4/s1600/BAY366.JPG" height="400" width="333" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rosario Necklace by <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artview1.asp?artist=ayalabar">Ayala Bar</a></td></tr>
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With a background in set and costume design, is it any wonder that Ayala's creations carry a theatrical flair? Instantly recognizable, we see over and over how people flip for her unique necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Some clients have collected her work for years - we even know a woman who brings her earring collection in for a little show-and-tell from time to time! <br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WL2xdhrBsPs/U81wAs1lMRI/AAAAAAAAFA0/3kQSUJbxsT8/s1600/BAY361.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WL2xdhrBsPs/U81wAs1lMRI/AAAAAAAAFA0/3kQSUJbxsT8/s1600/BAY361.JPG" height="302" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amaranth Earrings by Ayala Bar</td></tr>
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As always, these beauties are available for a limited time - only 6 months! You can see a sampling of what's available on our <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artview1.asp?artist=ayalabar">website</a>, and there's more to love in person at #ChemersGallery. Hurry in before they're gone! #AyalaBarchemersgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12320792736378025676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855816719451663316.post-70939682081293516462014-07-02T09:59:00.002-07:002014-07-24T12:59:22.162-07:00Nothing Says Summer Like Art & Music!Summer is in full swing at Chemers Gallery, and that means artist demonstrations and live music around these parts! Mark your calendars for the Enderle Center Summer Concert Series and <span style="font-size: large;">Artist Demonstrations</span> at Chemers Gallery! Events are happening the third FRIDAY July through September from 5-8pm.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">August 15, 5-8pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://youtu.be/bcDnUXzqIn0">Wight Litening</a> <i><span style="font-size: small;">play Classic Rock</span></i></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I9s7geJQwwQ/U6h5jEaeD0I/AAAAAAAAFAQ/lEebv6s0Kwo/s1600/WightLightening.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I9s7geJQwwQ/U6h5jEaeD0I/AAAAAAAAFAQ/lEebv6s0Kwo/s1600/WightLightening.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://youtu.be/bcDnUXzqIn0">Wight Litening - click here to listen!</a></td></tr>
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There's nothing like a night spent dancing along to your favorite Classic and Modern Rock hits! Local band Wight Litening originally got together in the '70s and have kept their musical stylings going strong! <br />
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Plus special artist demonstrations from the following artists at Chemers Gallery:</div>
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artview1.asp?artist=lorrainebubar">Lorraine Bubar</a> - papercut | <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artview1.asp?artist=danacooper">Dana Cooper</a> - oil | <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artview1.asp?artist=suzannecurrie">Suzanne Currie</a> - mixed media</div>
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artview1.asp?artist=doridewberry">Dori Dewberry</a> - pastel | <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artview1.asp?artist=bonnieholmes">Bonnie Holmes</a> - oi <br />
<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artview1.asp?artist=susanhorton">Susan Horton</a> - weaving | <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artview1.asp?artist=stevekell">Steve Kell</a> - oil</div>
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artview1.asp?artist=ianmontelongo">Ian Montelongo</a> - acrylic | <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artview1.asp?artist=sorayamontelongo">Soraya Montelongo</a> - beaded jewerly</div>
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artview1.asp?artist=peteroberts">Pete Roberts</a> - watercolor | <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artview1.asp?artist=kimvanderhoek">Kim Vanderhoek</a> - oil | <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artview1.asp?artist=jimwodark">Jim Wodark</a> - oil</div>
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More TBA! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">September 19, 5-8pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ricardo Valenzuela & Friends <i><span style="font-size: small;">play Oldies</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Sorry - no artist demos this month!</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Say goodbye to the endless summer with Ricardo Valenzuela & Friends! Sing along to your favorite hits of the '50s, '60s and '70s as we bring the Enderle Center Summer Concert Series to a close for another year.</span><i><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></i></span></div>
chemersgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12320792736378025676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855816719451663316.post-72065915016491037802014-05-05T16:21:00.002-07:002015-07-13T11:27:06.018-07:00Enjoying the ViewLast week's opening reception for <span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;">Viewpoints: Orange County All
Media 2014</span></span> was such a success, and we couldn't have done it without our
talented participating artists, wonderful volunteers and YOU, our loyal fans! The house was packed! Special thanks to <a href="http://www.tacfa.org/">Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts</a> (TACFA) and
<a href="http://www.enderlecenter.com/">Enderle Center</a> for helping to sponsor our 7th annual showing of amateur
and professional artists.<br />
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Viewpoints is up for another week, so hurry in! PLUS we'll be
joined by 12 of the participating artists on Saturday, May
10th for special painting demos!<br />
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Here's just a taste of what the artist reception & awards ceremony was like:<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aBb8zmeqFcc/U2E14EtwRuI/AAAAAAAAE90/BAkJi4gQXFg/s1600/DSC_0854+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aBb8zmeqFcc/U2E14EtwRuI/AAAAAAAAE90/BAkJi4gQXFg/s1600/DSC_0854+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ian Montelongo discusses his painting techniques with our friend Jeff</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AkouJVTawcw/U2E19PXKZEI/AAAAAAAAE98/OW0DPg_s6A4/s1600/DSC_0865+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="190" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AkouJVTawcw/U2E19PXKZEI/AAAAAAAAE98/OW0DPg_s6A4/s1600/DSC_0865+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What a crowd! </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BrXy2QKiZY0/U2E2QZeQ0eI/AAAAAAAAE-E/3nHvtti9AGQ/s1600/DSC_0860+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BrXy2QKiZY0/U2E2QZeQ0eI/AAAAAAAAE-E/3nHvtti9AGQ/s1600/DSC_0860+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steve takes in Lore Hold's prize winning painting</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-041EQISX66A/U2E2VIifANI/AAAAAAAAE-M/zD6vpLs_SDc/s1600/DSC_0852+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="248" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-041EQISX66A/U2E2VIifANI/AAAAAAAAE-M/zD6vpLs_SDc/s1600/DSC_0852+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fellow artists Pamela Panattoni, Max Ollendorff and Jim Wodark meet and mingle</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CQWxzrRVg1Q/U2E2f5_NyiI/AAAAAAAAE-U/0-Bi7f39K2A/s1600/DSC_0856+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CQWxzrRVg1Q/U2E2f5_NyiI/AAAAAAAAE-U/0-Bi7f39K2A/s1600/DSC_0856+copy.jpg" width="343" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shelby Montelongo with her trusty camera</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uADCsCa1VzU/U2E2jmMoM0I/AAAAAAAAE-c/Sd2gN1DVrV4/s1600/DSC_0868+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uADCsCa1VzU/U2E2jmMoM0I/AAAAAAAAE-c/Sd2gN1DVrV4/s1600/DSC_0868+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Art discussions among artists Ian Montelongo, Lisa Mozzini-McDill, Rita Pacheco and Michael Ward</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BaEFCP77bx4/U2E2pYz2tLI/AAAAAAAAE-k/SZiiAojyNSs/s1600/DSC_0884+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BaEFCP77bx4/U2E2pYz2tLI/AAAAAAAAE-k/SZiiAojyNSs/s1600/DSC_0884+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Honorable Mention winner Kim VanDerHoek with her daughter, Lily, TACFA President Bonnie Atzeff and Chemers Gallery owner Karen Raab</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RPH8iT_LkqM/U2E20t0V9AI/AAAAAAAAE-s/kNAy58zoyhM/s1600/DSC_0877+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RPH8iT_LkqM/U2E20t0V9AI/AAAAAAAAE-s/kNAy58zoyhM/s1600/DSC_0877+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bonnie Atzeff introduces TACFA</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kR41hc_rkvc/U2gRcNs_gQI/AAAAAAAAE-8/Ngt-tL8SMZ8/s1600/DSC_0862+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kR41hc_rkvc/U2gRcNs_gQI/AAAAAAAAE-8/Ngt-tL8SMZ8/s1600/DSC_0862+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The ever-lovely Rita Chemers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Karen Raab and Rita Chemers with artist Max Ollendorff</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Karen Raab and Bonnie Atzeff with 1st Place Professional Winner Michael Ward</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pastel artist & Enderle Center Choice winner Dori Dewberry making new friends with Dick and Marg</td></tr>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">For a chance to watch some of these talented artists do what they do best, join us <span style="color: #38761d;">Saturday, May 10th from 2 - 5p!</span> </span></i></div>
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=DANACOOPER">Dana Cooper</a> . <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=DORIDEWBERRY">Dori Dewberry</a> . <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=JULIEHILL">Julie Hill</a> . Irene Horiuchi . <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=STEVEKELL">Steve Kell</a></div>
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Sherry Marger . Max Ollendorff . <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=APRILRABER">April Raber</a> . <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=PETEROBERTS">Pete Roberts</a> </div>
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Janine Salzman . Kelley Sanford . <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=KIMVANDERHOEK">Kim VanDerHoek</a></div>
<br />chemersgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12320792736378025676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855816719451663316.post-60404196925304516192014-03-24T17:03:00.000-07:002015-07-13T11:38:56.388-07:00Announcing Viewpoints: Orange County All Media 2014<div style="text-align: center;">
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Chemers Gallery and Tustin Area Council for Fine Art (TACFA)* present</div>
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Juror: <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=JIMWODARK">Jim Wodark </a></div>
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<i><span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: large;">Artist Reception April 26th 5:30 - 8:00p</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">Please join us for special artist demos:</span></i></div>
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<b>Sat. May 3 - 2p - 5p </b></div>
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=IANMONTELONGO">Ian Montelongo</a>, <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=SORAYAMONTELONGO">Soraya Montelongo</a>, Sandra Morrison, Lisa Mozzini-McDill</div>
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Erich Neubert, Paige Oden, Kathleen Strukoff, Michael Ward, <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=JIMWODARK">Jim Wodark</a></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><i>and enjoy the music of the Laguna Swing Society at</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><i>Enderle Center's Spring Swing </i></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=DANACOOPER">Dana Cooper</a>, <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=DORIDEWBERRY">Dori Dewberry</a>, <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=JULIEHILL">Julie Hill</a>, Irene Horiuchi</div>
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=STEVEKELL">Steve Kell</a>, Sherry Marger, Max Ollendorff, <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=PETEROBERTS">Pete Roberts</a>, Janine Salzman</div>
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Kelley Sanford, <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=KIMVANDERHOEK">Kim VanDerHoek</a></div>
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Chemers Gallery and Tustin Area Council for Fine Art (TACFA) have joined forces to bring you <span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;">Viewpoints: Orange County All Media 2014</span></span>, the 7th annual juried show of professional and amateur artists from around southern California. With the help of 49 artists and one tough juror we present 70 unique viewpoints of Orange County from north to south!<br />
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The growth of this exhibition over 7 years has been astounding - we've gotten more entries this year than ever before! <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=JIMWODARK">Jim Wodark</a>, juror and artist extraordinaire, accepted the challenge to select this year's participating entries from almost 140. (You may remember Jim's 1st Place painting from last year's show...) Everything from architecture to seascapes, abstract to traditional was considered. Featured artworks include oils, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, photography, glass, mixed media and even beadwork! We think you'll agree, this is an exhibit not to be missed.<br />
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vista or two and meet the artists at the opening reception <span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Saturday, April 26th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm</span></span>. If you can't make it that evening, you
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sale and can be previewed on our <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/">website</a><br />
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Robert Ball | Roger Bennett | Steve Bjorkman | Gary Blackwell | Dorothy Cavanagh </div>
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Jean Choi | <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=DANACOOPER">Dana Cooper</a> | William Crawley | Barbara Davidson | Rick Delanty </div>
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=DORIDEWBERRY">Dori Dewberry</a> | <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=KAYFLIERL">Kay Flierl</a> | Candace Foster | Deborah Harold | <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=JULIEHILL">Julie Hill</a> </div>
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Thomas Hill | Irene Horiuchi | Mark Hosmer | Esther Jacks | <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=STEVEKELL">Steve Kell</a> | Greg LaRock <br />
Susan Marosz | Emet Martinez | <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=IANMONTELONGO">Ian Montelongo</a> | <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=SORAYAMONTELONGO">Soraya Montelongo</a> </div>
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Lisa Mozzini-McDill | Erich Neubert | Paige Oden | Rita Pacheco </div>
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Pamela Panattoni | <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=APRILRABER">April Raber</a> | Richard Rice | <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=PETEROBERTS">Pete Roberts</a></div>
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Linda Rogers | Sharyn Sakimoto | Janine Salzman | Kelley Sanford | <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=JOHNSAWYER">John Sawyer</a> </div>
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Albert Stanchfield | Kathleen Strukoff | <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=KIMVANDERHOEK">Kim VanDerHoek</a> | Michael Ward</div>
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<i>Amateur:</i></div>
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Lore Hold | Sherry Marger | Shelby Montelongo </div>
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Sandra Morrison | Max Ollendorff | Ursula Olsson</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Stay tuned for updated information as we get closer to the artist's reception!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">A special <span style="color: #134f5c;"><i>thank y</i><i>ou</i></span> to Enderle Center and TACFA for helping to sponsor this exhibit!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Plus, come in <span style="color: #134f5c;">Saturday, May 3rd and 10th</span> to watch these talented artists </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*Founded in 1992, the <a href="http://www.tacfa.org/">Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts (TACFA)</a>
funds and administers programs which expand the arts in the greater
Tustin, California area, and enrich the entire community. The Council
raises funds through individual and corporate contributions and
fundraising events. These funds subsidize elementary students'
participation in The Art Masters program, support students' creativity
and interest in the arts, and allow TACFA to produce an annual
affordable and live production of a classic Broadway musical at a local
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chemersgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12320792736378025676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855816719451663316.post-80520784221943900322014-03-12T10:00:00.000-07:002015-07-13T11:40:55.421-07:00Designs on FramingAt Chemers Gallery, it's all about the art, but we bet you didn't realize that we consider the <i><span style="font-size: large;">framing</span></i> to be a part of that! Custom framing is an art form in itself, and we strive to create just the right tone to fit not only your artwork but your life as well.<br />
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We love it when new mouldings are introduced - our imagination runs wild with the sheer scale of possibilities that open up. Over the years we've seen trends come and go and return once again. We've also seen some crazy ideas that just might work. (Remember when <a href="http://chemersgallery.blogspot.com/2010/03/we-wont-be-pigeonholed.html">we brought badass</a> to the OC??) <br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Shell</span></i></b></span> <br />
We're always searching for the latest and greatest trends to share with you, and we were<i><span style="font-size: large;"> shell-shocked</span></i> with how gorgeous this one is! That's right, a veneer of mother-of-pearl shell creates soft translucence in three finishes and sizes. Available in shimmery white, champagne gold and, well, think of a glistening sea urchin for the third color! You'll just have to see what we're talking about in person. Perfectly elegant for bridal portraits and vanity mirrors and absolutely adorable for baby snaps, these frames are sure to make a splash.<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Tortoise Shell</span></i></b></span><br />
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Speaking of shell, faux tortoise shell is back and better than ever! Frames like these haven't been available for about a decade, and we're thrilled to see their return. <i><span style="font-size: large;">Elegant</span></i> and <i><span style="font-size: large;">stately</span></i>, they make us think of manor homes, men's smoking rooms and natural history museums. Thoroughly suited for antique prints including botanical and Audubon style, the depth of color lends a richness to the presentation and elevates your art to the next level. <br />
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What's old is new again - the "reclaimed" wood look has been <i><span style="font-size: large;">reclaimed</span></i> in today's shapes and colors! Rustic with a modern twist, these beautifully textured mouldings look like they've led former lives as wine barrels, barn siding, and factory flooring. Clean lines fit in with the current feel for simple shape and form. We can see these frames on folk art and seascapes, giving a real period look to the finished product.<br />
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We've seen color remaining strong despite a 10 year hiatus, and there are some <i><span style="font-size: large;">vibrantly</span></i> playful frames keeping pace! New on the scene are acrylic mouldings that can be easily personalized in more than 80 colors to exactly fit your style. Choose a glossy or frosted finish in single, double and now, even triple color - patterned frames are also available! Vivid hues provide a real pop of personality. The possibilities are endless to turn your treasures into a work of art that's as unique as you are.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9QGrPXL8HgM/Uxuu2BqAAoI/AAAAAAAAE6g/vnCBwd22GDo/s1600/AtomicMetal.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="126" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9QGrPXL8HgM/Uxuu2BqAAoI/AAAAAAAAE6g/vnCBwd22GDo/s1600/AtomicMetal.JPG" width="200" /></a></span></i><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="color: orange;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;">Welded Steel</span></b></i></span> <br />We continue on with our color trends</span> to an unlikely material for picture framing - painted welded steel! Cool and modern with an <i><span style="font-size: large;">industrial edge</span></i>, these new frames are surprisingly versatile, fit for anything from movie posters and abstracts to the more traditional "slice of life" and even plein air. Scrubbed & sanded antiquing keeps the look from being too finished. Available in as many color combinations as you can imagine, we dare you to try this look out! </div>
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chemersgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12320792736378025676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855816719451663316.post-4660347540447442102014-02-24T11:00:00.000-08:002015-07-13T11:42:29.411-07:00Jim Wodark Achieves Greatness<br />
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Local plein air oil painter, <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=JIMWODARK">Jim Wodark</a>, is a force to be reckoned with. Long established as a talented artist, the gigantic leaps his work has taken in the last several years have made him <span style="color: #38761d;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">"one to watch."</span></i></span> Painting everything from majestic stands of eucalyptus, California coastline and the rugged terrain of the High Sierras, Jim's creations stand head and shoulders above the rest.<br />
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Born and raised in Colorado, it's not difficult to see where Jim's love of the outdoors came from. In a former life, he worked as a cartoonist while he honed his artistic skills. After moving to California, Jim began experimenting in the plein air style using watercolor and acrylics, and finally oil paints. Inspiration comes from the beauty of nature and capturing a single, fleeting moment of light, mood and atmosphere. Every new painting is approached as an opportunity to <span style="color: #38761d;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">achieve greatness</span></i></span> and create a masterpiece.<br />
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Often compared to Edgar Payne and William Wendt, Jim's work reflects his love of putting paint to canvas. His commitment to an <span style="color: #38761d;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">artistic life</span></i></span> has taken the form of a daily painting practice, either in his studio or out in the landscape. He is an active member of Oil Painters of America, a Signature Member of the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association, and an Artist Member of the California Art Club. Jim travels all over the United States to participate in "paint outs" and exhibitions, garnering awards and recognitions wherever he goes. <br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Look for a show at Chemers Gallery sometime in late 2014 or early 2015 featuring Jim's masterful canvases! </span></i></div>
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<br />chemersgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12320792736378025676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855816719451663316.post-77281632666398466542014-01-27T10:00:00.000-08:002015-07-13T13:42:05.423-07:00The Whimsical World of Denise DuongLess than a month into 2014 and it's looking to be a busy year! Already, we have announced two upcoming events and received artwork from new artists and familiar faves. Plus, we're throwing around some ideas for future events and even a Kickstarter project!<br />
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However, we're never too busy to share what's new and exciting around here! <br />
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Let us introduce you to...<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;">New Artist: <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=DENISEDUONG">Denise Duong</a></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Lost in the Abyss</i>, mixed media on canvas by <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=DENISEDUONG">Denise Duong</a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=DENISEDUONG">Denise Duong</a> is one of our newest additions to Chemers Gallery. Karen found her work on a trip to Park City, Utah, and fell in love. After more than 2 years of phone calls and emails, Denise sent us some paintings and we absolutely flipped! Opening a box of her artwork is like opening a treasure chest - that same
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: large;">heart-in-your-throat</span></span> feeling can be felt whenever Denise sends us her newest creations. Her whimsical cast of characters are always on the go, always with an air of celebration. Men and women play instruments, ride bicycles and old fashioned motorcycles, enjoy hot air balloon rides and toast one another aboard boats in the sky. Denise will often add her beloved bull terrier to her fanciful creations. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>An Amusing Hunt</i>, mixed media on canvas by <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=DENISEDUONG">Denise Duong</a></td></tr>
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Every canvas is <span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: large;">rich in color and texture</span></span>. There's nothing like standing up close and personal to see the details of paint, pen & ink, and layer upon layer of decorative papers collected from the artist's travels. Each painting is constructed like the set of a play in which Denise is playwright, set & costume designer and director. Her players always steal the scenes and make you want to jump up and join them.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>True</i>, mixed media on canvas by <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=DENISEDUONG">Denise Duong</a></td></tr>
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Denise not only exhibits around the United States, she also contributes art to causes like Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundations and Planned Parenthood. Trained at the University of Central Oklahoma and the School of the Arts
Institute of Chicago, Denise is based out of Oklahoma, but, like her
characters, she is a free-spirited nomad at heart! She believes her artwork should be lighthearted and fun, <span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: large;">created in celebration</span></span> of the joys life has to offer.
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Tustin Area Council for Fine Art (TACFA)</span> & <span style="font-size: medium;">Chemers Gallery</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Viewpoints: Orange County</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">All Media 2014</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Juror: Jim Wodark </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">April 26 - May 10, 2014</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Artist Reception April 26, 5:30 - 8:00p</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;"><i>Deadline for entry is </i></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><i>Friday, March 7, 2014!</i></span> </span></span></b> </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Award-winning art from Jim Wodark and Max Ollendorff from the 2013 show</td></tr>
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Calling all artists! It's time to get your creative juices flowing because we're looking for entries to the 7th annual juried exhibition of professional and amateur artists featuring local scenes! What started as joint showing of "scenes of Tustin" with the Tustin Art League (TAL) and Chemers Gallery has blossomed into a larger collaborative exhibition of views from all of Orange County with the Tustin Area Council for Fine Art and Chemers Gallery. All entries are now pre-juried online at <a href="http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/Default.aspx?OJSID=211">OnlineJuriedShows.com</a> - you can find the prospectus and links to enter <a href="http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/Default.aspx?OJSID=211">HERE</a>.<br />
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So, go ahead and create your own interpretation of Irvine Park, Newport
Beach, downtown Orange, even San Juan Capistrano! You don't need to be a
professional artist or a member of TACFA to enter - all are welcome to
submit. All mediums are acceptable, the more creative the better. Get your
paintbrushes, pens, pencils, cameras, sewing needles and printing
presses ready for this exciting show! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Award-winning art from Shelby Montelongo, Greg LaRock and Julie Hill from the 2013 show</td></tr>
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<b><b>Important Dates & Deadlines:</b><br />
</b><span style="color: #38761d;">March 7, 2014:</span> Deadline to submit your entry form and .jpg photo to <a href="http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/Default.aspx?OJSID=211">OnlineJuriedShows.com</a>. Click <a href="http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/Default.aspx?OJSID=211">HERE</a> for prospectus and links to enter. (For help using OnlineJuriedShows.com click <a href="http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/HowToEnter.aspx">here</a>.)<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">March 17, 2014:</span> Notification of acceptance by email<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">April 14 - 19:</span> Hand-delivery of accepted work to Chemers Gallery between 10am - 5pm. Shipped entries are not accepted.<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">April 26, 2014:</span> Exhibition opens to public, Artists' Reception 5:30 - 8:00pm<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">May 10, 2014:</span> Exhibit closes<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">May 12, 2014:</span> Pick up work at Chemers Gallery between 10am - 5pm<br />
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<b>Cash Awards:</b><br />
$600 First Place, Professional<br />
$400 Second Place, Professional<br />
$250 Third Place, Professional<br />
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$100 First Place, Amateur<br />
$75 Second Place, Amateur<br />
$50 Third Place, Amateur <br />
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<b>Artwork Specifications:</b><br />
Entry must be an outdoor scene from anywhere in Orange County, California. If not
easily recognizable as an Orange County scene, a source photo may be
required. Work must be created during the year since the last exhibition
(May 2013).<br />
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All 2-D artworks such as, but not limited to, painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking and photography will be considered. The maximum allowed size is 24" x 36" not including the frame. Photographs must be printed on photo or fine art paper - they may not be printed on canvas or mounted to panels. Works
must be framed to Chemers Gallery specifications (see framing requirements below), <b>properly wired and ready to hang</b>. The juror reserves the right to disqualify any work not suitably presented or that varies from the submitted image. All works must be for sale.<br />
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<b>Sales commission:</b> 50% artist 50% Chemers Gallery. <br />
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<b>Framing Requirements:</b><br />
Chemers Gallery will be happy to assist in framing your work<b>. If you choose to frame it yourself, please bring your frame for approval prior to delivery.</b>
Oils, acrylics & mixed media can be unframed if gallery wrapped
edges are painted, but other two-dimensional work must be framed. No photography on canvas. All 2D
work must be <b>properly &</b> <b>securely wired and ready to hang.</b>
Simple frames are preferred and must be either black or dark
wood. Mats: neutral white, acid free (like Bainbridge 8655), acid-free colored filets ok, and either double 4-ply or
single 6 or 8-ply mats. No non-glare glass. Space and weight limits
apply to non two-dimensional work, see Karen Raab at Chemers Gallery.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Examples of black (left) and dark wood (right) frames</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Examples of gallery wrapped canvases</td></tr>
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<b>Entry Procedure: </b><br />
Non-refundable entry fee is $35 for one or two entries, payable when you submit to <a href="http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/Default.aspx?OJSID=211">OnlineJuriedShows.com.</a><br />
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PLEASE NOTE: When filling out your information while entering the show at OnlineJuriedShows.com, please be sure all information is correct - spelling, title, pricing of your artwork. All information is input by the Artist and is used by Chemers Gallery for reference, printed materials and online postings. <br />
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Diptychs and triptychs are considered one work. <b>Works are juried by digital image only</b>.<br />
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For help using OnlineJuriedShows.com please refer to the <a href="http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/Help.aspx">Help page</a> and the <a href="http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/HowToEnter.aspx">How OJS Works page</a>. Likewise you can call 949-287-8645 or email <a href="mailto:help@OnlineJuriedShows.com">help@OnlineJuriedShows.com</a>. <br />
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<b>Entry Image Guidlines:</b><br />
Works will be juried by digital image only. Images must be sized to 1920 pixels on the longest side and at a resolution of 72 dpi. No mat, frame, or extraneous material should appear other than your artwork.<br />
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Save the painting with a new name, as follows: Your last name, first initial, ENTRY REFERENCE (A, B, C, D, or E), and abbreviated painting name. For example: Jane Doe's Entry A is titled New York Sunrise, the name given to the digital image would be: doej_a_nysun.jpg.<br />
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Save the image as a high quality jpg.<br />
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Images are used for jurying and web and printed materials.<br />
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<b>Liability: </b><br />
All work will be handled with great care. Neither Chemers Gallery nor TACFA or its representatives will accept responsibility for loss or damage of work. Artists are responsible for safety of work during transit to and from the gallery. Submission by an artist will indicate agreement by the artist to these conditions.<br />
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Since 1978, <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/">Chemers Gallery</a> has been providing fine art and quality custom framing in Orange County. the gallery hosts several shows each year and continually exhibits the work of exceptions artists, both local and international. Chemers Gallery is located in the Enderle Center, 17300 17th Street, Tustin, 714-731-5432. The gallery is free and open to the public Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 6:00pm, Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm.<br />
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Founded in 1992, the <a href="http://www.tacfa.org/">Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts (TACFA)</a> funds and administers programs which expand the arts in the greater Tustin, California area, and enrich the entire community. The Council raises funds through individual and corporate contributions and fundraising events. These funds subsidize elementary students' participation in The Art Masters program, support students' creativity and interest in the arts, and allow TACFA to produce an annual affordable and live production of a classic Broadway musical at a local outdoor venue.
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<span style="font-size: large;">Artisan Faire & More!</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;">Saturday, February 8, 2014, 1 - 5pm</span></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">Just in time for Valentine's Day!</span></i></div>
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It's
that time again to bring you mouthwatering morsels from some of your
favorite jewelry designers, textile, ceramic and mixed media artists!
Our <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">2014 Eye Candy Artisan Faire</span></span> will be chock full of glorious goodies
to feed the eyes, soul and body. Here's just a taste of what will be
available - each of our artists will be bringing a trunk full of new
treats just for you!<br />
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<i>Craving <span style="font-size: medium;">Jewelry</span></i><br />
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Nature-lovers rejoice! <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=MICHELENEBERKEY">Michelene</a>
is traveling back to California all the way from Colorado with her
latest "twiggy" treasures just for YOU! (Don't worry, she won't forget
to bring her pearls and semi-precious stones!) Sample her newest <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">tidbits</span></span></span>
that use bees, hearts, flowers, dragonflies and even twigs in her
designs. Silver and gold complement her concoctions of pendants, rings,
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/">Elliott Chandler</a><br />
For the tailored palate, try the exquisitely designed earrings, necklaces and bracelets that are the hallmark of <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/">Elliott Chandler</a>.
Based in San Francisco, the team creates treats that are timeless and
elegant using gemstones and CZs, gold and silver. All jewelry is
handcrafted in Italy and the results are <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">oh-so-scrumptious</span></span>!
Sample rose gold with purple & lavender crystals, or delicately
enameled drop pendants finished with a flourish of silver. <br />
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=JOANNACRAFT">Joanna Craft</a><br />
Favored ingredients of mixed metals are shaken (not stirred!) together by <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=JOANNACRAFT">Joanna</a> to produce <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">tasty results</span></span>.
Her contemporary designs range from the geometric to the free-form and
are just the right portions of silver, copper and brass. Lately, she's
been using raw ingredients like unpolished stones as garnish. Create
your own
custom recipie from Joanna's extensive list of fixings. An old-school
crowd pleaser are her special decorative paper in resin pendants and
earrings with an eastern aesthetic.<br />
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=AMYKEKST">Amy Kekst</a> <br />
Gemstones, crystals, one-of-a-kind vintage elements and chains feature in <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=AMYKEKST">Amy</a>'s titillating tidbits. Her eclectic selection of necklaces, earrings
and bracelets change with the seasons - most recently she's served up
mixed metal chains and nuggets paired with sparkley stones, and beads.
Her selections for this year's show are sure to provide you with a <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">buffet of choices</span></span>! <br />
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=BARBARALANCI">Barbara Lanci</a><br />
Feast your eyes on <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=BARBARALANCI">Barbara</a>'s scrumptious treasures! Her <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">tempting</span></span> earrings, bold "elevation" cuffs and intricate necklaces are crafted
entirely by hand from fine silver, argentium and unique stones. Trained
under master jewelers, Barbara continues to challenge herself to come up
with new dishes tastier than the last. She'll also create a
personalized statement piece just for you! <br />
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Local gal <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=SORAYAMONTELONGO">Soraya</a> has an appetite for gemstones, beads and crystals! She labors over her delicious hand-beaded creations, and oh, my! What a <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">luscious array</span></span>
of colors! A mostly self-taught artisan, Soraya's necklaces and
bracelets follow intricate designs, some even based on Faberge eggs.
Come see her latest concoctions and
find just the right one for yourself or a friend! <br />
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=AYALABAR">Ayala Bar</a><br />
If you're craving something decadently colorful, <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=AYALABAR">Ayala</a> is sure to have a treat or two to satisfy! We're still riding high on the treasures she designed last season, and
we are in love with Ayala's latest offerings. Her <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">drool-worthy</span></span>
collections bring to mind sun-sparkling Spanish villas this season,
with names like Sayulita and Mesa Verde. While Ayala won't be joining
us, she will be sending a trunk-full of goodies in yummy fabrics, beads
and charms for your enjoyment.<br />
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Miranda Konstantinidou of <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=KONPLOTT">Konplott</a>
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crystals, pearls, glass and metal to create jewelry that pops with color
and sparkle. This talented designer whips up her creations in Germany
and her <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">delectable delicacies</span></span>
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be found all over the world. Miranda's recent influences include the
colors and textures of India and the Art Deco period. Her ever-evolving
line
of Konplott jewels is sure to
satisfy your more exotic moments. We'll also miss seeing Miranda at the
show, but rest assured she's sending plenty of fun fare to try. <br />
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=SUSANHORTON">Susan Horton</a> <br />
Cotton, silk, wool and tencel are key ingredients in <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=SUSANHORTON">Susan</a>'s fine woven scarves and shawls. If you're craving <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">soothing</span></span>
colors and soft fibers, you'll flip over Susan's creations. You only
need to watch her at her loom for a few minutes to realize that
"perfection" is her middle name. Her enticing treats are perfect for
all seasons and are always in style. If we're lucky she will bring her
latest creations of clutches and handbags that are 100% woven &
1000% awesome!<br />
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/">Valerie McLean</a> <br />
Added to our mix this year is felt artist <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/">Valerie</a>,
who hails from Santa Barbara. Her felted wool stylings are full of
color, form and whimsey. This textile artist fell in love with felting
after visiting New Zealand and encountering other artists willing to
share their expertise and creativity to help give her a boost on her
way. Valerie's felt scarves, hats and vessels utilize <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">yummy</span></span> colors both bright and muted and textures ranging from smooth and silky to heavily woven. <br />
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<i>Passion for <span style="font-size: medium;">Clay</span></i><br />
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=MARIACOUNTS">Maria Counts</a><br />
Let the whimsical and sophisticated ceramics from San Diego artist <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=MARIACOUNTS">Maria</a>
tempt your senses! Candy-colored glazes highlight her stunning designs.
Maria's clocks, vessels, embossed kimonos, teapots and fun cast of
characters enhance any setting, from dining tables to bookshelves to
home offices. New creations include indoor/outdoor garden "totem" sculptures. Maria is always experimenting to <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">whip up</span></span> something new for you to savor!<br />
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=LISAMERTINS">Lisa Mertins</a><br />
Working in as many mediums as she possibly can, Lisa does it all! From intriguing ceramics and fine art, to <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=LISAMERTINS">jewelry</a> and children's book illustrations, this talented lady is always up to something new. Lisa's creativity satisfies the <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">whimsical palate</span></span> with her stamped, fine-walled porcelain creations and asymmetrical
shapes. Always cooking up something new, we can't wait to see what she brings us this year. <br />
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<i><span style="font-size: medium;">Mixed Media</span> Mania</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=SUZANNECURRIE">Suzanne Currie</a> <br />
Pure, glossy color in free-form organic shapes? Can you say "yummy?" <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=SUZANNECURRIE">Suzanne</a>
mixes up paint and paper to create her brightly-hued mixed media on board medleys. Offering small,
one-of-a-kind contemporary images and larger, bolder statement pieces, Suzanne
stirs her creations into a frenzy of color and finishes them off with a layer of epoxy resin to give them a <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">sugar-coated</span></span> gleam. Her newest experiments include artsy bangle bracelets and furniture featuring her unique designs. <br />
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A small sampling from each artist is available online, but don't worry -
everything will be new on Feb. 8th! Each artist is bringing a larder of new goodies! <br />
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Don't forget - not only will we be serving up a feast for the eyes,
we'll also be serving up a sweet feast for your tummies. So grab your
girls or favorite guy and come spend the afternoon with us!<br />
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<br />chemersgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12320792736378025676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855816719451663316.post-44624807157377001572013-12-19T17:11:00.001-08:002015-07-13T14:38:59.794-07:00Thank You For Making it Our Biggest Show Yet! Wow, our 22nd Annual Children's Book Illustration Art Show & Book Signing was a fun-filled wonderful day! Chemers Gallery was packed to the brim with art & book lovers eager to meet our talented illustrators & authors and view the original children's book illustrations on display. HUGE thanks to everyone who joined us, especially artists <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/">Michael Hague</a>, <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=BRETTHELQUIST">Brett Helquist</a>, <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=MOLLYIDLE">Molly Idle</a>, <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=STACYINNERST">Stacy Innerst</a> and <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=JOHNPARRA">John Parra</a>, authors Paul Brewer, Kathleen Hague, Kathleen Krull and Roseanne Greenfield Thong, and our extraordinary volunteers from Chapman University! We'd also like to thank the Orange County Children's Book Festival for arranging for the illustrator talks and demos to be filmed, as well as Theresa Battel and Ann Heusted for donating super-yummy cheeses and cookies for the day!<br />
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If you missed the big day, take a look at some of the pictures provided by Max Kosydar and Guillermo LeFranc - thanks, guys! (You can see the whole photo album on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151931632518366.1073741832.70128583365&type=1&l=aa0ca08666">Facebook album</a>.)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Husband and wife illustrator/author team <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artview1.asp?artist=michaelhague">http://www.chemersgallery.com/</a> & Kathleen Hague, hard at work</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Darla brings her Beatles books to be signed by authors Paul Brewer and Kathleen Krull and illustrator <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=STACYINNERST">Stacy Innerst</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a couple of our fabulous Chapman University volunteers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vanessa reads to the children during Story Time</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pjOgOhYdqW0/UrEAKqgZflI/AAAAAAAAEq4/eFFhY5VeEOI/s1600/_MG_5733.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pjOgOhYdqW0/UrEAKqgZflI/AAAAAAAAEq4/eFFhY5VeEOI/s400/_MG_5733.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Karen gets everyone's attention to announce the illustrator talks & demos in the tent</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=STACYINNERST">Stacy Innerst</a> signing away</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aqhGElvyWOw/UrEAXPAIO2I/AAAAAAAAErI/5-kUfGFOJfo/s1600/040+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aqhGElvyWOw/UrEAXPAIO2I/AAAAAAAAErI/5-kUfGFOJfo/s400/040+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Barbara introduces herself to <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=MOLLYIDLE">Molly Idle</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BDQ_arjQihg/UrEAcBamSmI/AAAAAAAAErQ/hLRcs5XWJnY/s1600/121+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BDQ_arjQihg/UrEAcBamSmI/AAAAAAAAErQ/hLRcs5XWJnY/s400/121+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Karen with <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=JOHNPARRA">John Parra</a> and civil rights leader Sylvia Mendez</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pgQ29NMLghM/UrEAgXb7UeI/AAAAAAAAErY/_52swAmwA9I/s1600/161+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pgQ29NMLghM/UrEAgXb7UeI/AAAAAAAAErY/_52swAmwA9I/s400/161+copy.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our volunteers were the best!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rRVCo3ExJw8/UrEAjQDLwcI/AAAAAAAAErg/yCbkDDjtEmc/s1600/062+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="282" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rRVCo3ExJw8/UrEAjQDLwcI/AAAAAAAAErg/yCbkDDjtEmc/s400/062+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These kids were oh-so-excited about their books!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qv9rhktWDgg/UrEAsDjH9FI/AAAAAAAAEro/MOZuHaALTmI/s1600/_MG_5696.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qv9rhktWDgg/UrEAsDjH9FI/AAAAAAAAEro/MOZuHaALTmI/s400/_MG_5696.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kathleen Krull & Paul Brewer have a mountain of Beatles books to sign</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mZmYiKXVZic/UrEAxJvc7TI/AAAAAAAAErw/0eZm6_eK0z8/s1600/_MG_5687.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mZmYiKXVZic/UrEAxJvc7TI/AAAAAAAAErw/0eZm6_eK0z8/s400/_MG_5687.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From left to right: <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=MOLLYIDLE">Molly Idle</a>, Kathleen Hague, Roseanne Greenfield Thong, <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=JOHNPARRA">John Parra</a>, <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/">Michael Hague</a>, <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=STACYINNERST">Stacy Innerst</a>, <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=BRETTHELQUIST">Brett Helquist</a>, Paul Brewer, Kathleen Krull</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KzuLZ2FNCY4/UrEA0RPuIkI/AAAAAAAAEr4/bK2SaSwSUgg/s1600/_MG_5671.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KzuLZ2FNCY4/UrEA0RPuIkI/AAAAAAAAEr4/bK2SaSwSUgg/s400/_MG_5671.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The whole gang is here!</td></tr>
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We still have signed books and lots of other goodies for <a href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs159/1102099296590/archive/1115978370386.html">under $100</a> for those last-minute holiday gifts, so come on in!<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">Chemers Gallery Holiday Hours</span><br />
<i>Sun 12/22 12pm - 4pm </i><br />
<i>Mon 12/23 10am - 7pm</i><br />
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<i>Wed 12/25 <span style="color: #38761d;">Merry Christmas!</span></i><br />
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<i>Fri 12/27 10am - 6pm</i><br />
<i>Sat 12/28 10am-5pm</i><br />
<i>Sun 12/29 - Thurs 1/2/2014 Closed for R&R and Inventory</i><br />
Back to normal hours Friday January 3rd<br />
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<br />chemersgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12320792736378025676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855816719451663316.post-61077684577181201192013-12-02T14:50:00.000-08:002015-07-13T14:42:46.295-07:00Karen's Cravings<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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It has been so hectic this year with injured staff, winning
awards and all the excitement surrounding this year’s <span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: large;">Children’s Book
Illustration Show</span></span>, I’ve hardly had a chance to think. Soooo, here is my “tug at
your heart strings” “ gut reaction” to our fantastic illustrations.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Zebras and Angels</i>, acrylic on board by <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=JOHNPARRA">John Parra</a></td></tr>
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From the first moment I saw <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=JOHNPARRA">John Parra</a>’s original
illustrations at the ALA show last year, he had me hooked. The way he paints
his illustration board to look like <span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: large;">old folk art</span></span> from Latin America exhibits
such talent. I love this dreamy picture from <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">My Name is Gabriela </i>where fantastical zebra dance with angels. I am
also a sucker for true stories about amazing women like Gabriela Mistral. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Guitar Case Roller Coaster</i>, acrylic by <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=STACYINNERST">Stacy Innerst</a></td></tr>
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Stacy, Stacy, <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=STACYINNERST">Stacy Innerst</a>… I don’t think anyone
could have illustrated <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Beatles Were
Fab (and they were funny)</i> any better than you!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From your <span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: large;">iconic</span></span> Abbey Road walk to the
individual images of the Fab Four, the imagery is spot on. My favorite is this
whimsical rollercoaster ride on a guitar case. Although I was a miserable guitarist,
it reminds me of my guitar playing days as a teen & college student with
all the ups and downs of growing up. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>In Front of Studio</i>, Prismacolor by <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=MOLLYIDLE">Molly Idle</a></td></tr>
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Stepping into the unknown, trying something new is
what I imagine when I look at this illustration from <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Zombelina </i>by <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=MOLLYIDLE">Molly Idle</a>. Take a deep breath and just walk through
the door… Can you imagine this is 100% colored pencil! I think I would have
finished the little bat above the door and decided I couldn’t color any more.
Molly gets such <span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: large;">smoothness and intensity</span></span> with her steady, untiring hands. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Tapping on Shoulder</i>, oil & acrylic by <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=BRETTHELQUIST">Brett Helquist</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Holding Knife & Fork</i>, oil & acrylic by <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=BRETTHELQUIST">Brett Helquist</a></td></tr>
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My sick sense of humor shows through with my <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/artist-art/?at=BRETTHELQUIST">Brett Helquist</a> picks. I just couldn't pick one & I forced myself to just pick two...and I haven't even read the <i>Scary Stories</i> books from which these illustrations are found. I can't possibly tell you why I love them so much except that they are so well done and the shading of grey is so <span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: large;">expressive</span></span>. I so look forward to meeting the twisted brain that created these characters! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Winter Fairy</i>, watercolor by <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/">Michael Hague</a></td></tr>
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We have been wanting to exhibit <a href="http://www.chemersgallery.com/">Michael Hague</a>’s
work for so many years and now that the work is here, we couldn’t be more in
awe of his talent. This winter fairy from <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Good
Night, Fairies</i> is breathtaking, in person. At once ethereal and almost so
real you can feel the snow, the velvety softness of this <span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: large;">classical
illustration</span></span> reminds me of illustrations of yesteryear. BTW, this book was
written by Michael’s wife, Kathleen Hague.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are thrilled to have a number of authors attending this
year’s show, as well.</span> Not only have Brett Helquist and Molly Idle written some
of their books, we also have authors Kathleen Krull & Paul Brewer who wrote
the Beatles book (they will be signing some of their other new books too),
Kathleen Hague (noted above) and a special appearance by Roseanne Greenfield
Thong who wrote John Parra’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Round is a Tortilla.</i></div>
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As always, we feel so fortunate to partner with <a href="http://www.chapman.edu/ces/"><span style="font-size: large;">ChapmanUniversity</span></a> to make this event special. The work they do with their students and
our community is stellar. Thank you for working with us. Special thanks to the <a href="http://kidsbookfestival.com/about-oc-childrens-book-festival/">OrangeCounty Children’s Book Festival</a> who will be videotaping illustrator
talks/demos. To our myriad of volunteers who help prior to our show and who
will help during our show, we couldn’t do it without you! </div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Until Saturday… Dec 7<sup>th</sup>… it’s back to work!</span></i></div>
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