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Are you looking for the gift that will be remembered? Something that is unique and won't be seen in all the stores?

We have wonderful items...

Hand Crafted & One of a Kind Gifts

starting at under $25.00

Our artists are from around the globe working in all different mediums, from bronze to glass to silver & wood.

You can email us your wish list and we will send you photos of items we think fit your vision and your budget.

GIFT WRAPPING IS INCLUDED!!!!

Guitarist Eric Henderson

$25.00 TICKETS - LIMITED SEATING
R.S.V.P BY: NOVEMBER 10, 2009
Mail Check or call to purchase tickets to:
San Marino Gallery
70 N. Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
T. 626.441.9007
Eric Henderson has been touching souls for many years with his unique ability to communicate with the guitar. Since he first picked up the instrument at the age of six, it was clear that Eric had a calling.

At the age of 12 Eric had the opportunity to play for the master guitarist Andres Segovia while he was in Los Angeles for a concert. As a result, Segovia invited Eric to study with him in Madrid, Spain, making Eric one of only three people to ever study privately with the Maestro. During his four years of study in Spain, Eric also had the opportunity to study with Aureo Herrero, Ernesto Bitetti, Emilio Pujol and also with the great composer Federico Moreno Torroba. Having logged ten European and nine American tours, as well as a tour of Russia and Japan, Eric returned to his hometown, Laguna Beach, CA where he resides with his wife, Prof. Virginia Mann. When not performing, he spends his time composing, teaching and contributing to the development of new techniques for the guitar.

Eric has recorded numerous albums for several major labels including JVC and MCA as well as other independent labels. These projects feature standard repertoire for classical guitar, as well as Eric’s transcriptions, arrangements and compositions.


Los Angeles Times
“ Henderson’s interpretation of the Spanish classics was flawless”

Detelegraaf (Amsterdam)
“ Eric Henderson had the audience mesmerized with his beautiful performances of the Spanish composers.”

London Times
“ Eric Henderson plays with exceptional control, drawing on a wide range of dynamics shaped by a keen musical instinct”

Guitar Player Magazine
“ We were impressed with Eric’s immaculate technique, rich tones and solid rhythms”

JOEL POWELL, Jewelry Designer was one of the Original Costume Jewelry Designers, whose work was so legendary it was worn to many red carpet affairs without being detected as faux. Joel was one of the leading Designers in Henri Bendel, Bergdorf’s and Bullocks Wilshre. When Joel began Trunk Shows at these stores, customers would line up around the block and ask for his autograph!!!

Joel’s knowledge of fine jewelry design allowed him to make costume jewelry coveted by celebrities. Each season of the year, Joel would produce a limited collection incorporating color trends with timeless looks. Many pieces produced in the 1970’s are still seen today.

Highly collectible, Joel’s pieces were used to dress the hosts of Entertainment Tonight in addition to many Oscar, Grammy and Emmy winners.

John Salminen

John Salminen is a world class watercolorist.

Winner of more than 190 National & International Awards.

Has won the bronze, silver and gold medals from the National Watercolor Society.

Only 5% of all artists achieve the DOLPHIN FELLOWSHIP! Denoted by the “DF” following his signature.

John loves to paint intricate scenes with lots of details. When he was here for the opening, he discussed how he chooses locations specifically that have no negative space. (ie: under bridges, under the “loop” in Chicago, under wires and cables in S.F.)

For that same reason, he loves to paint rainy days. Otherwise, the pavement would be boring – rain allows for reflections, shine and tone changes.


John is an expert at making an ordinary scene seem like a memorable event, as in the Men buying meat at the Butcher’s.

HongNian Zhang - Silk Road

HONGNIAN ZHANG


HongNian Zhang is a world reknowned artist. His fabulous Chinese Historical scenes have been published by National Geographic Magazine 3 times. (National Geographic uses photography to exemplify the narrative and has never featured an artist) They then purchased those paintings for their corporate offices in New York.

His historical scenes are of famous events that happened in the early days of Chinese history and therefore, there are no photos or visual records. These stories are very famous and HongNian is proud to visualize the events as close to historically accurate as is possible. A self taught history buff, he has carried these visions in his head awaiting the occasion to bring them to life.

Once the historical event is chosen, he begins making numerous sketched versions of what is already in his mind. Pouring over them until one satisfies his vision, he then takes that composition to the next level. After numerous layouts, he begins a color study; a sort of palette that will dictate the composition and the costumes.

HongNian travels from Woodstock, NY to China multiple times for each painting as he begins laying the groundwork for documenting these monolithic events. HongNian has a “backstage pass” to places others aren’t allowed entry. Through the Chinese government and National Geographic, as well as museum curators and well-connected Chinese movie stars, He is able to go inside places like the DUN HUANG CAVES, the tombs containing the TERRA COTTA WARRIORS and into the vaults at the Chinese Museums. Once inside, HongNian carefully studies the particular Dynasty that the scene represents. He sketches right from the walls in the caves or the costumes in the vaults and he extracts everything he needs to choreograph his scene. This includes the shapes of vessels, the hairstyles, shoes, clothing, jewelry, accessories, horses, colors and symbols used during that dynasty. Hundreds of individual sketches are made so that he can recreate authentic replicas. In addition, he studies the characteristics of the people in that era: height, body shape, facial features, ethnic heritage and mannerisms. Ever sketching, he later uses this data to draw the individuals for the scene.

Next is the process of measuring the models so that he can custom make authentic recreations of that dynasty’s clothing. He then returns to China to choose the fabrics personally, as the colors need to be historically accurate as well as follow the color palette he has already lined out.

Anthony Waichulis - Living Master

ANTHONY WAICHULIS - LIVING MASTER
Anthony Waichulis is a Pennsylvania native, living, painting and teaching from a small rural town.
Anthony is the first ever Trompe L’oeil artist to be chosen as one of the Top 100 Living Masters!! He was only 35 years old when selected. In addition, he was named by Fine Art Connoiseur Magazine as one of the three top artists to collect.
Trompe L’oeil is an age old art form that captures the setting in its exact form, as there were no cameras then. The setting must be of real items, done in the correct scale and there can be no brush strokes when the painting is complete. Once cameras were invented, this art form became less popular, but Anthony has personally set out to return it to popularity. His successes have in fact caused major museums to again have Trompe L’oeil exhibits and to pull their great collections from storage.
Due to the fact that he has a long list of collectors and it takes him approximately half a year to do one painting, his works are scarce. Anthony enjoys setting the stage for his Trompe L’oeil’s, but once he has mastered the subject he will not return to it. This further adds to the collectibility of his masterpieces.
This particular painting affords Anthony the opportunity to contrast light with dark and the softness and worn-look of the leather ball against the crisp and sharp glass bits. The edge of the furniture plays against the piece of tape to truly Fool-the-Eye (the definition of Trompe L’oeil).
His sense of humor shows through in each painting and even the title of this painting, “Dodger Blues” is a testament to his wit.

Reknowned Watercolorist

JOHN SALMINEN is a native of Minnesota. He is a World Reknowned watercolorist, one of the 100 Living Masters and holder of more than 190 Awards. Known for his realistic urban landscapes, he has the ability to take the most ordinary events and turn them into celebrations of life.

Most watercolorists paint only the image on the paper, but John covers every square inch of the paper with paint. He includes every detail, down to the street signs, window stickers, and power lines. His inclusion of the details other artists delete only seems to magnify the importance of the event.

Looking at his painting “Stockton Street” for example, it is a crowded San Francisco street with power lines and street lights mixed with heavy traffic and buildings – not what you would ordinarily want to look at, but somehow all those details make this scene fascinating!!!! The power lines add to the perspective of the painting and the buildings and street give it height and depth.

It is a credit to John’s talent to take watercolor, a very difficult medium, and create the interest and excitement level that he has.

Travel Around the World

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Martin Roberts

Kimerlee Curyl

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Artists come in all forms

Artists come in all forms. Of course there are the painters and the sculptors. But, just as talented and amazing are the artisans who work in the lesser known areas, such as jewelry.

There is one who travels the world, purchasing semi-precious gemstones of the finest quality. She then goes through them to pick out only the best shapes and colors for her one-of-a-kind design. The stones that are left over are sold wholesale to other jewelers. Every piece is loaded with large, chunky stones (her signature) and even the clasp is hand hammered silver with a little stone setting. Every piece is wearable art.

Another works in miniature. The chains are miniscule, the stones are teeny and each one is hand drilled for the chain. Some of the pieces are drilled onto fishing line that has been sliced into sprays, with little bits of the stones knotted on. Her work is very light and dainty. When you really look at it, you are amazed at the amount of work necessary for these mini art forms.

Today, I was speaking with the fabulous artist, Hong Nian Zhang – one of the 100 Living Masters and one of China’s ten most influential artists of all time!

He is such a humble, sweet and interesting person. He was calling to tell me that he is in China researching the costumes for his next historical painting and he went to the Beijing National Museum for a meeting with Curators. To his shock, a painting he had done in 1984 was hanging proudly on and end cap for a current exhibit focusing on workers in the countryside.

He had forgotten about this painting and the fact that the Museum owned it. He introduced himself to the museum docent and started a “Celebrity frenzy”!!!! He is famous in China for his very daring painting “No” , but since moving to Woodstock, NY in 1986 he has gotten away from the limelight.

His wife, Lois Wooley, an American portrait artist was with him at the museum and she had never seen this particular painting. She was thrilled and yelling in the background of the phone. She said the hay in the painting looks as if you could pluck it off and that every stick of hay was “built up” on the canvas to look 3D. She said the rosy sunset clors of the background were so beautiful the painting captivated her long before she knew it was her husbands.

Quality catches the eye every time.

In the Art world there is something new every day. Installations of glass or light, or wire and medications thrown on the floor. Some of these are interesting to look at – some certainly cause one to ask “WHY”???? But whenever there is real talent, raw drawing and painting, it just jumps out and SCREAMS at you. There is no way to fake talent, you have it or you don’t.

Seeing hundreds of things pass my desk daily only reinforces that. Quality catches the eye every time. The ability to use just a bit of pencil and make a whole scene come to life, that fascinates me.

Atmospheric Perspective: Learn Five Simple Effects By Anthony Waichulis

http://www.artistsnetwork.com/article/atmospheric-perspective/

Peter Trippi with Fine Art Connoisseur

Editor of "Fine Art Connoisseur" magazine, Peter Trippi informs art lovers about purchasing good art. Peter shows us a few paintings from living and historical artists' work.

http://video.aol.com/video-detail/peter-trippi/3606188270

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HongNian Zhang Book Signing

We are so excited to have HongNian Zhang a Contemporary Chinese American artist, recently chosen as one of the 10 most influential artists in China's History! This is a limited edition book and is a compilation of his life's work. This book is not sold in any book store....Reserve your book today!
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