All the Books are Here!

It's that time of year again! We're gearing up for our 16th annual Children's Book Illustration Show & Signing. The books are in, over 50 titles! The original illustrations are here and available for presale through November 24th.


This is the best time to come into the gallery and pre-order your picture books and tell us who you'd like them to be dedicated to. You may pre-order books now through November 24th. Your books will be signed and ready for you at the opening December 1st, 1-5 pm.

The day of the event you'll be able to meet the artists, see there original illustrations beautifully displayed and listen to there presentations throughout the afternoon. There will still be an opportunity to make last minute book choices, though we can't guarantee supply of all titles the day of the show. Don't worry if you can't make it to the event December 1st. You can pick up you signed and dedicated pre-ordered books after the show at your convenience. The illustrations will also be exhibited for about two weeks after the opening day.


The event will benefit Saint Joseph Ballet in Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization that provides dance, academic and family programs to low-income youth in Orange County. 10% of art and framing sales will go directly to Saint Joseph Ballet.

So, come in, have a seat and make yourself comfortable... there's a lot to choose from!


Call or email us if you'd like to be added to our mailing list or if your interested in purchasing original art. 714-731-5432 info@chemersgallery.com


BOOK LIST:

Illustrated by
Joe Cepeda

I, Freddy
Freddy in Peril
Freddy's Final Quest
Freddy to the Rescue
The Haunting of Freddy
A Girl, a Boy, and a Monster Cat
Pumpkin Fiesta
Why Heaven is Far Away
Juan Bob Goes to Work
Hey You! C'mere, A poetry Slam
Mice and Beans
The Swing
The Red Blanket
Becoming Naomi Leon
The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman
Searching for Oliver K. Woodman
N is for Navidad

Illustrated by Raul Colon

Angela
Dona Flor
Dona Flor, Spanish version
My Name is Gabito
How to bake an American Pie
Jose! Born to Dance
My Father's House
Pandora
Play Ball!
Si, Puedes
Roberto Clemente
Sugar Cane
Tomas and the Library Lady

Illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein

Carolinda Clatter
How to Paint the Portrait of a Bird
Leaving the Nest
Sholom's Treasure
Sparrow Jack
The Jar of Fools
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
The Old Country
The White Ram
Three Samurai Cats
What Carlie Heard

Illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith

Ant Lucy Went to Buy a Hat
Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum
Edward Lear, Poetry for Young People
Ten Little Ladybugs
The Goodnight Train
The Recess Queen
The Wheels on the School Bus
Violet's Music

Illustrated by Stev Johnson & Lou Fancher

Bebop Express
Casey Back at Bat
My Many Colored Days
New York's Bravest
Star Climbing
The Boy on Fairfield Street
The Cheese
The Ugly Duckling
The Velveteen Rabbit



OTHER ARTICLES ABOUT THIS EVENT:

"Save the Date!"

"New Illustrations..."

Second Lecture: Soy and Heart Health, Ari Babaknia

Ari Babaknia, MD, Soy and Heart Health
October 24, 2007

Heart Healthy O.C. Lecture Series.
REGISTER NOW!

Enjoy a leisurely evening among beautiful works of art as you learn about everything from heart healthy nutrition, exercise and stress solutions to the latest cutting-edge information on prevention, early detection and protecting a healthy heart for life.

"Meet the Author" book signing as well as giveaways and other special treats.

LOCATION:
CHEMERS GALLERY
17300 17th Street
Tustin, CA 92780

TIME:
5:30pm-7:00pm

TICKETS:
$45 suggested donation for complete series
$15 suggested donation per lecture


UPCOMING SPEAKERS:

October 24, 2007: Ari Babaknia, MD
founder of DrSoy Nutrition

November 14, 2007: Lawrence Santora, MD
author of the OC Cure for Heart Disease

January 16, 2008: Gena Kadar DC, CNS
developed the Get Healthy! Therapeutic Lifestyle Program

February 19, 2008: Special!
Wine & Your Heart: Wine Tasting Event
A special evening to conclude the series!

RSVP: Space is limited! Please call to pre-register at (714) 245-0056 or call Chemers Gallery at (714) 731-5432.
You can also register by email at healthyheart@cox.net.


100% of the event proceeds will benefit cardiac screening, awareness and outreach activities at the Center for Cardiovascular Wellness.
www.cvcenter.org

Chemers at the Art and Architecture Tour!

Every year, the Orange County Museum of Art holds the Art and Architecture Tour. This year the tour will include an office building housing many pieces of art selected and custom framed by CHEMERS GALLERY.

The tour will be followed by a "50's themed party with live music, hors d'oeuvres, an exciting raffle for a vacation package to New York and a silent auction".

There are 5 residences and an office building featured in the tour by well known architects including Mark Singer, Michael Reynolds, Brion Jeannette, and Cynthia Childs. They vary from Country French to 50's modern. The interiors of these buildings are stunning.

The office building featured is a contemporary structure in Newport Beach. Inside, it holds over 150 pieces of modern and contemporary artwork, 98% of it was bought and framed at CHEMERS GALLERY.


Some of the artists included in the collection will be present during the tour. These artists include Laddie John Dill, Jonde Northcutt, Nick Capaci, Patrick Marold and Luc Leestemaker.

The Art and Architecture Tour supports education programs at the museum and is a wonderful way to experience Southern California's architectural and artistic advances. For more information on the tour, visit the Orange County Museum of Art website, www.ocma.net

Photography by John Ellis ~ www.johnellisphoto.com

NEW ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS FROM CHILDREN'S BOOKS

16th Annual Children's Book Illustration Show and Signing is approaching!

We've been busy receiving and putting into inventory original art from children's book illustrations for this year's show.

Shown is a shipment from Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher!

The illustrators featured in our December Show have truly imaginative books, all including wonderful illustrations that are sure to spark your inner child! Along with Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher, we're receiveing original art from Raul Colon, Joe Cepeda, Mordicai Gerstein and Laura Huliska-Beith.

Original art is available now for pre-sale and more than
40 book titles are available to pre-order.

STAY TUNED!

for more information CLICK HERE

REGISTER NOW!

ONLY 5 DAYS UNTIL OUR FIRST LECTURE!

Delight in complimentary heart healthy appetizers in a setting surrounded by beautiful works of art as you hear some of Orange County's health experts speak on the issues you need to know. Discover a revealing look at everything from heart healthy nutrition, exercise and stress solutions to the latest cutting-edge information on prevention, early detection and protecting a healthy heart for life!

Don't Miss "Meet the Author" book signing opportunities, giveaways and other special treats each evening!

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
September 25, 2007: Kelly Tucker, MD
co-author of Women and Heart Disease
Appreciating Art and Protecting Your Heart

October 24, 2007: Ari Babaknia, MD
founder of DrSoy Nutrition
Soy and Heart Health

November 14, 2007: Lawrence Santora, MD
author of the OC Cure for Heart Disease
Stop Heart Attacks Now!

January 16, 2008: Gena Kadar DC, CNS
developed the Get Healthy! Therapeutic Lifestyle Program
Heart Healthy Makeover through Lifestyle Change

February 19, 2008: Special!
Wine and your Heart: Wine Tasting Event
A special evening to conclude the series!

LOCATION:
CHEMERS GALLERY
17300 17th Street
Tustin, CA 92780

5:30pm-7:00pm
Light and heart healthy refreshments will be served.

TICKETS:
Tickets for the complete series are only a $45 suggested donation
before September 20th, 2007. Thereafter, they are a $15 suggested donation per lecture.

RSVP: Space is limited! Please call to pre-register at (714) 245-0056 or call Chemers Gallery at (714) 731-5432. You can also register by email at healthyheart@cox.net.

100% of the event proceeds will benefit cardiac screening, awareness and outreach activities at the Center for Cardiovascular Wellness.
www.cvcenter.org

NEW! Latest landscapes from Dave Chapple

We just received 3 wonderful new paintings from Dave Chapple!

ART FOR SPORT?

Irvine
16 x 12
Oil on Board

Looking at the peaceful landscapes of Dave Chapple it's hard to imagine that he was once a pro football player. In fact, he held the record for the NFL's longest punt in 1979! Now, he is better known for his beautiful California landscape paintings. But, those football days are not forgotten.

"I had spent six years playing football, and either I had to continue playing football until I was 35...or find out while I was still young if I could make it as an artist."

Country Road
16 x 12
Oil on Board

As a child, Dave became very ill and spent much of his time studying and sketching animal wildlife. Later, Dave learned a great deal more about animals and their habitats during his job as a taxidermist. These observational skills didn't fulfill their artistic potential yet. Dave found himself holding a key position at the Los Angeles Rams football team as their star kicker. With his passion for art and nature increasing, Dave spent the off-seasons painting wildlife and landscapes. In 1975 he took a chance and decided to pursue a career as an artist, leaving his pro football career for good.

He did make it as an artist! The discipline he learned from his football days came in handy when applied to his rigorous 60 hours per week painting schedule. As he began exhibiting at the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum, his work quickly found popularity. His beautiful hand-painted wildlife etchings, many of which you may remember, became wildly popular. Soon the commissions began rolling in, working for such golf legends as Jack Nicklaus and Fred Couples, as well as the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and prominent PGA courses.

Over thirty years after his initial leap into the art world, Dave is still in high demand as a artist, and we are proud to present a group of new landscapes. Dave's California landscapes are peaceful and handled in a traditional manner. His warm palette, balanced by cool greens and blues, evoke that temperate climate we all enjoy to the envy of others. Dave paints the historic California we can all appreciate.

In his painting Irvine, Dave depicts the way he remembers Irvine growing up, "When Irvine Blvd. was just a one lane street." Remember California's magestic Eucalyptus trees? Dave paints them with a nostalgic, appreciative eye. In Country Road, just imagine taking a stroll with a friend through this warm landscape sprinkled with vibrant orange and lavender wildflowers. You can't help but allow yourself to rest, take a deep breath and relax in front of his vision of California.

Come visit Chemers Gallery to see Chapple's new works, or view our website:
CHEMERS GALLERY

WE WANT YOU! (to get involved)

Recently, we have created a blog in hopes of giving our customers up to date information about special events, new artwork/artists and other topics of interest. We also want to give YOU, our clients and potential clients, a forum to discuss art or framing and a place to express art issues, queries and cheers.

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Simply click on the word "comments" below any blog and tell us everything! (Or just read what other people are saying).

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