Very Best Dog Portrait

I had our client Eve Holloran create a portrait of my son and daughter-in-law's dog Ginger for their Christmas present this year.  The portrait was absolutely stunning and they really loved and appreciated this beautiful gift!  Eve's website is http://www.verybestdog.com/

Luciano Monetti Website

I just completed building a website for artist Luciano Monetti.  To view his beautiful paintings, please check it out.  http://www.lucianomonettiart.com/.

Red Carpet in Tuscany by Luciano Monetti

Caught In The Moment

Martin Eichinger and Jean-Marie Chapman

are two local artists included in a major art exhibit

featuring 26 masters of figurative realism.

Artists Reception December 17th - 6:00-9:00 PM.

On Display 12/10/09 through 01/14/10.

Find out more about Caught In The Moment Exhibit.

Find out more about Martin Eichinger.

Find out more about Jean-Marie Chapman.

First Friday Dec 4th at Janovec Studio/Gallery

Lisa Strout Fireplace Installation

Lisa Strout, an incredibly talented ceramic artist, recently finished this beautiful fireplace installation. To find out more, check out Lisa's blog at lisastroutstudios.wordpress.com.

Very Best Dog

Eve Holloran creates charming digital paintings of beloved pets.  Please check out her new website to find out more and to view the gallery.  http://www.verybestdog.com/ 

FYI: One of Eve's pet portraits makes an excellent gift for anyone with a pet!

First Thursday At Thursdays Art

Featuring The Art Of

Barry Mack, LeslieAnn Butler, Sue O'Meara,

Sarah Goodnough, Robert Gleason,

Lawrence Morrell and Karen Silve

November 5th
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

http://thursdaysart.com/

THURSDAYS ART

827 SW 2ND - THIRD FLOOR
PORTLAND, OR

First Friday at Janovec Studio & Gallery

Suzanne Rexford
Street Metal

Come meet this up and coming young artist who finds her art material on the street. Suzanne Rexford of ‘Under The Tree Art Experience’ has taken Post Industrial Art to a new height, as she expands her showings of emotionally infused art. Formally trained in blacksmithing, jewelry making, silversmithing and stone-setting, Suzanne takes both her formal training, as well as her artistic eye to delve into her work with a deep passion to create.

OPENING RECEPTION: First Friday - November 6th - 6 to 9:00 pm.


Janovec Gallery
4504 SE Milwaukie @ SE Holgate
Parking across the street in parking lot.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 12-5 pm and by appointment


http://www.mmjanovec.com
http://www.firstfridayguide.com

Nation Arts & Humanities Month

NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH, 2009

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

Robert MacGinnis Art Reception

I helped coordinate an art reception for artist Robert MacGinnis on September 27th. Hosted by Terry Schandel and Jan Bowersock at Terry's lovely estate, Quisisana, the event was enjoyed by all. With several sales and commissions, we feel the event was very successful. We are truly grateful for all that attended, for Jean-Marie Chapman's wonderful help, and for the absolutely beautiful day. You can follow Robert on his blog at http://macginnisstudio.blogspot.com/.

Art As Discovery

100 Watt Gallery presents ART AS DISCOVERY

Paintings of people and cityscapes by 

Martin B. Anderson

October 10-11 and 17-18

10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

4510 SE Milwaukie Avenue near intersection at SE Holgate.

Fleshy Den by Martin B. Anderson

Out My Back Door by Virgil L. Harper

Virgil Harper, a cinematographer in the film industry by trade, has self-published a fabulous book, Out My Back Door, which showcases artistic photographs of abandoned vehicles, old homesteads and lovely scenes that he finds near his ranch in Terrebonne, Oregon. To view his work and find out more about the book, please visit his website: http://www.vlharper-photography.com/. This book is absolutely fantastic. Really!

Making a Difference for Charities

Mike Anderson, Membership Director of Portland Metropolitan Photographers Association (PMPA) has a new website that promotes Making a Difference for Charities - One Piece of Art at a Time.  Mike donates his fine art photography prints to help raise funds for many non-profit organizations.  He donated 2 pieces to the Silent Auction of Art that I coordinated for FACES Foundation's Concert Under the Stars.  Please check it out.  http://www.artisticphotoexpression.com/.

Prague Street (Photograph by Mike Anderson)

Madeline Janovec Paints Her Friends

SPECIAL PROGRAM:
Madeline will be painting a portrait on each Saturday 2:00 to 5:00 during the month of October. 

OPENING RECEPTION: First Friday OCTOBER 2nd,  6-9:00 pm.

Janovec Gallery
4504 SE Milwaukie @ SE Holgate
Parking across the street in parking lot.
http://www.mmjanovec.com/

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 12-5 pm and by appointment
http://www.firstfridayguide.com/
 

THE BEE Newspaper Article

Frank Springer, a 97 year old glass artist, was featured in a recent "The Bee" newspaper article. I assisted Frank in doing a show at Janovec Studio and Gallery in southeast Portland.  The online link to the article is
http://www.readthebee.com/morenews.html. Just scroll down the page to find the article: Long-retired policeman creates glass art in Brooklyn By RITA A. LEONARD.

Glass artist Frank Springer, a retired Police Inspector, was featured at an August Show at Janovec Gallery in Brooklyn. Here, he poses with gallery owner Madeline Janovec and one of his “sunset” design plates. (Photo by Rita A. Leonard)

Jan Hardenburger is participating in Painter's Showcase

"Escape With Art"

Painter's Showcase 36th Annual Art Exhibit And Sale.

 October 8-11, 2009

Jenkins Estate

8005 Grabhorn Road

off Farmington Road in Aloha, Oregon.

Admission $5.00

Age 6 and under free

Visa Accepted

For more information call 503-638-8001

Lesley Reppeteaux walks the Aids Walk in Portland

On October 11th, more than 10,000 people will come together in Pioneer Courthouse Square with the goal of raising $325,000 for services provided by Cascade AIDS Project to prevent new HIV infections, care for people affected and infected by HIV/AIDS, educate communities to eliminate stigma and shame and advocate for immediate action in combating the pandemic. Lesley is asking for your support as she walks the 5k (3.1 mi) route to raise much needed funds for HIV and AIDS prevention, services and advocacy in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Your donation will help Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) continue their important work in our community. Please help Lesley reach her goal of $500 by making a donation today; any amount helps!

Donate to Lesley online at http://cap.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=307185.  Under "Sponsor a Walker", type in Lesley Reppeteaux.  Your donation will make a difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by HIV and AIDS.

Eileen Kane at Sequoia Gallery

Eileen Kane, a Portland artist for more than 20 years, is showing at Sequoia Gallery in Hillsboro during October. Opening Reception is Tuesday, October 6th from 6-8:00 pm.  Please stop by!

Napali Coast and Bold & Beautiful  by Eileen Kane

Sequoia Gallery

136 SE Third Avenue

Hillsboro, OR 97123

http://www.sequoiagallerystudios.com/

                 

Art For Charity at Thursday Art Gallery

Five charities will benefit October 1st as five local artists from Thursday Art Gallery have each donated a selected piece to be sold at the First Thursday show with all proceeds going toward their favorite charities. LeslieAnn Butler, an award-winning Portland artist, has selected Down from the Tree, a 36x18 acrylic painting (pictured), to go on sale with all money raised going to the Oregon Humane Society. To find out more about the artist and view her work, please visit her website at http://www.labutlerartist.com/.

Thursdays Gallery is a cooperative gallery at 827 SW 2nd in Portland. Open only on First Thursdays from 5-9pm. Jay Clemens, owner of the building and Turtledove Clemens Marketing Communications provides gallery space to the artists and donates all sales commissions to various arts organizations through the Regional Arts & Culture Council which he is a current Board member.

Other participating artists and samples of their work can be viewed at www.thursdaysart.com.

Yakama by David Joaquin

On Tuesday I produced this 37x25 print on canvas for David Joaquin.  It can be varnished later today and it will be ready for pick-up on Friday.  Other works by this artist can be viewed on his website at http://www.twohawkstudio.com/. 

Yakama by David Joaquin

Robert MacGinnis Art Reception

I am assisting artist Robert MacGinnis at a private art reception being hosted by Terry Schandel and Jan Bowersock at Terry's beautiful estate, Quisisana.  The reception will be this Sunday (9/27) from 1-5:00 pm. 

Watercolor Workshop in Cannon Beach, OR

A Watercolor Workshop by Vickie Nelson and Bev Jozwiak will be held October 4-8, 2010, at the Tolovana Inn in Cannon Beach.  This workshop is designed to help students at every skill level.  Both artists will demo daily and provide individual attention when needed.  Students will stay at the Tolovana Inn for the complete workshop experience.  http://www.vickienelson.com/   http://www.bevjozwiak.com/

 by Vickie Nelson                                    

by Bev Jozwiak

Prints by Jan Hardenburger

Here are two prints I produced today for artist Jan Hardenburger.  Lovely!

Flowing Free

Alsea River

Art in the Pearl

Lisa Strout invites everyone to attend Art in the Pearl, Sept 5-7.  You can visit with her at the Pacific Northwest Sculptors Booth where members will display works in bronze, wood, metal, glass and cement. Lisa will have on display a couple of pieces from her “fabric through the looking glass” series. She is also doing a demo from that same series on Sunday afternoon from 2:00-6:00 covering a new cement sculpture in mosaic. Follow Lisa on her blog at http://lisastroutstudios.wordpress.com.

“Do You Believe In Magic?” (46×24x4) by Lisa Strout

Plein Air Show at Columbia Center for the Arts

Mark Lansen invites everyone to Hood River to see the plein air painting show at the Columbia Center For The Arts.

View From Avery by Mark Larsen

                                                                                            

Bob Foster's Como, Italy

I made several prints today, but Bob Foster's Como, Italy is one of my favorites of his paintings. Visit his website to view his paintings and sculptures. www.roberthfoster.com

Mark Larsen (www.sevenstararts.com) just got back from Hood River painting for their annual plein air show at the Columbia Arts center. Their show opens this Thursday Sept.3rd for a special preview dinner with the artists for people who promise to buy a painting. Then the regular opening is on first Friday Sept 4th to the public.

Monetti Show

Luciano Monetti will be the featured artist at Janovec Studio & Gallery in September. The opening reception will be held First Friday, September 11th, 6:00-9:00 PM. Please plan to attend and meet the artist and view his oil and acrylic landscapes and scenes of Tuscany & the Pacific Northwest.

Janovec Studio & Gallery
4504 SE Milwaukie Avenue @ Holgate

(Parking available in the parking lot across the street.)

Hours

Thursday, Friday & Saturday 12:00-5:00 PM

First Friday: 6:00-9:00 PM

http://www.mmjanovec.com/

503-231-8346