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Cheers!
"SUMMER SOLSTICE" HELD OVER BY POPULAR
DEMAND!
That's right! We're keeping our "Summer
Solstice" show up another month.
 One month just wasn't
long enough to enjoy over 100 great new pieces of art!
We want to allow everyone time to come see the
sparkling array of paintings created by gallery
artists specifically for this summer show. Landscapes,
seascapes, still life, figure, marine and interior
paintings fill the walls of Fountainside Gallery in
this "something for everyone" exhibit.
Remember our 6 month payment plan on
qualifying purchases, in-home approval and free
shipping until November 1! Shown left: "Study
in Color, Glass and Light, II" by Elena Madden, 16x20,
mixed media. |
A
GALLERY OF AWARD-WINNING ARTISTS!
Fountainside
Gallery's artists have been successfully garnering
awards on the national stage. Out of numerous artists,
Andre Kohn has been chosen as the official artist for
the 2009 Santa Fe Wine and Chile Festival which will
be held in September. Andre will be speaking and
auctioning off the featured original oil; this is a
huge honor in Santa Fe and brings in thousands of
visitors.
Charlotte artist Paula Holtzclaw has
been juried into competitions in several shows,
including the Bosque Art Conservatory Classic and the
Breckenridge Juried Art Show in Texas. She's also been
accepted into the Mystic Seaport Maritime Museum's
annual competition and another in Coos Bay,
Oregon.
Christine Debrosky won the Silver Award
at the International Association of Pastel Societies
exhibit in Santa Fe and her biography will be included
in Marquis "Who's Who in American Art, 2010" for the
eighth time. Presently she has work showing in the
Pastel Society of the West Coast international exhibit
at the Triton Museum, Santa Clara,
CA.
Charleston artist Mark Horton recently made
the trip to NYC for the opening of one of the
country's most prestigious shows, the Salmagundi
Non-Member Juried Exhibition to view his award-winning
landscape. Congrats to Mark, Paula, Christine and
Andre!
Left: "Help is on the Way", oil/panel by
Andre Kohn, 14x9.5, $2000
Left center: "Tide's Up",
oil/canvas by Paula Holtzclaw, 36x36, $4300
Right
center: "Into the Blue", oil/canvas by Mark Horton,
10x10, $1300
Right: "Biltmore Corner", oil/canvas
by Christine Debrosky, 14x11, $1000
http://www.fountainsidegallery.com |
THINKING ABOUT HOLIDAY GIFTING?
 Of course, in this
heat and humidity, most people are thinking vacation
and back to school, not Christmas or the holidays!
But, if you are considering a portrait of your special
pet or person, now's the time to make plans. Artists
need a little lead time to make preparations and
execute the work; often their schedules fill quickly
in the fall with commissions. A number of our painters
accept commissions such as Hilda Spain-Owen whose
great, animated and contemporary pet portraits make
wonderful gifts and great home accents. One of her
gallery pieces is shown (right) here: "Play Date",
acrylic/canvas, 30x30, $2100. If you're interested in
a commission, give us a call! |
ANDRE KOHN IS OUR "ARTIST OF THE MONTH"
 Andre Kohn recently
made a trip back to his native Russia and his
experiences there make interesting reading. For that
and his exceptional paintings, he is our first "Artist
of the Month". We asked him to pen some of his
reactions to being back in Russia for you to read.
Here is his narrative: "After 17 years of not
being able to return to Russia, I was finally able to
visit my birthplace. I visited Moscow where I studied
fine arts and spent 8 years prior to coming to the USA
at age 20. I also flew to Volgograd, city of my birth
(formerly Stalingrad) that is known for its rich
history and as the most fought for city of WWII. Every
day I was surrounded by my dear friends and relatives
that I had not seen for 20 years, so warm a welcoming
I had not expected....and true Russian vodka, of
course, is without a doubt the best binding tool out
there. I continued my trip on an old, slow,
loud, smelly, melting on the inside from the heat,
bus....taking 5 hours on a two lane ancient, cracked,
falling apart highway to go deep into the Russian
countryside. I arrived at a small village with no
modern amenities; it was as unchanged and unspoiled a
traditional Russian atmosphere as could be found. The
villagers were the friendliest people, surviving on
self-grown organic food full of flavor. Their almost
poetic charm helped me reconnect with nature and
childhood memories....this magical place cleared my
mind and inspired those creative juices. Some
say "do not return to your childhood" after such a
long time away as it is a very emotional and sometimes
painful experience. I would say, if we avoid powerful,
true, rich, deep emotions in life, then what are we
here for? But that's just a Russian
speaking." Thank you Andre! We could feel that!
(Photo is of Andre helping an elderly villager in that
small rural village) |
MORE
"SUMMER SOLSTICE" OFFERINGS!
Here a few more of
the fabulous art finds from our "Summer Solstice"
exhibit...you must get in to see these!
Left:
"After the Frost", oil/canvas by Tami Cardnella,
12x16, $800
Left center: "Sunflowers" by Barrie Van
Osdell, oil/canvas, 24x24, $1650
Right center:
"Boat with Soft Shadows" by MT McClanahan, oil/canvas,
36x36, $1800
Right: "Seeing Through the Clouds" by
David Weiss, oil/canvas, 16x20, $1325
http://www.fountainsidegallery.com |
Great art and wonderful prices...that's Fountainside
Gallery! If you're looking for that perfect accent or an
amazing focal point for your home, we have it! Visit us
soon...we're looking forward to seeing you!
And
thanks to all our friends and supporters...you are
valued!
--Your Friends at
Fountainside | |
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1900
Eastwood Rd.
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Wilmington, North Carolina
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