An Hour is a Sea

An Hour is a Sea by Emily Dickinson

An Hour is a Sea
Between a few, and me
With them would Harbor be

Red Wine for Two by Mark Juby

Watercolor color still life by Mark Juby. I love how the light plays with the glass. Mark has captured a rainbow of colours that is not easy to do with this medium. Just lovely! This still life was inspired by the shadows cast across the table in my studio. The sun was low in the sky and viewed from above such wonderful colours were visible. Sadly we had to drink the wine after the picture was done. It measures 12"x 16" approximately and will be supplied mounted to fit a frame with a recess measuring 16" x 20". This would make a beautiful forever gift and is available at http://paintersshowcase.com/listing/red-wine-two

"Oil Painter's Solution Book" Reviewed by Yvette Gaudreau

I bought a great book "Oil Painter's solution Book" (Landscape) by Elizabeth Tolley. It has 223 pages and full illustrations of solutions to landscape painting. It answers over 100 answers about question that a landscape painted has. I refer to this book often and it's the only landscape book that I will ever need.  
_By Yvette Gaudreau 


Thank you Yvette for your contribution. I'm always on the look out for art books.  If any of our readers would like to  give a review about an art related book or DVD that you think is either "worth-while reading" or "don't waste your time reading this book", I will be happy to share.  Just contact me at: studioexhibits@gmail.com


_Victoria

Sculpture by Artist Ione Citrin

Artist Ione Citrin works with multi-mediums of many interest. I'll concentrate on her sculptures on this post. Here you see the bronze sculpture called "Set Free". This piece is one of my favorites, but honestly after saying that there are at least a dozen more. We are thrilled to have Ione on Painter's Showcase, an artist of many talents and wish her much success. 

Bio: Ione Citrin is an avant garde artist whose artistic expression takes fantastic shape through her diverse oil and watercolor paintings, bronze sculptures, found object collages and mixed media assemblages. Her contemporary paintings and sculptures range from abstract to realistic to impressionistic - all visionary interpretations from her imaginative soul. Ione uses only one name but a variety of styles to soothe her wild imagination. A native of Chicago, she is a former television star and commercial voice-over artist. Now she wins awards and sells her creativity through her hands instead of through her larynx. Her art is as original as she is - bold, colorful and highly decorative. If you would like to purchase "Set Free" click on the link below. 

"Set Free" Metalwork sculpture of the maiden Arola.

http://www.paintersshowcase.com/listing/set-free

Please visit her gallery to see more sculptures, paintings and prints all original works.

http://www.paintersshowcase.com/gallery/ione-citrin-paintings-sculptures-assemblage-collage-carvings

Painting by Deborah Hill

Artist Deb Hill has dedicated her talents to the world of Fantasy, Surreal, Nature and Landscapes.  I ran across Deb's enchanting style of watercolor and acrylics while browsing through the multitude of artist on Etsy. Her work truly stood out as one of the best. I am thrilled to announce that she has graciously decided to derisive and sell with Painter's Showcase too. The fluidity of her work intrigued me the most as she masters the movement of her subjects, I was pulled under with a magical sense of oceanic splendor. It doesn’t stop there; her imagination broadens to dragons, castles, frogs and fantasy creatures. Hill 's particular love for birds shows through her delightful whimsical works portraying ravens with personalities that put a smile on my face. This painting "Finding Water" is available for purchase. Click on the link below.

Bio: After several years of working in the decorative painting field doing murals and faux finishes I’ve returned to my first love of fine art. I thoroughly enjoy the smaller format and there is very little more refreshing than putting paint down on a beautiful piece of watercolor paper or crisp white canvas. Nature is a constant source of inspiration, birds and trees are a particularly favorite subject. Imaginary places and creatures have always held my interest too and what fun it is to invent my own little world with brush in hand. I find the controlled chaos of watercolor challenging and often after having done a painting in acrylic decide to explore the same subject in watercolor to evoke a different response, or vice versa.  

The art world is an exciting place to be these days, experimentation and crossing the line between disciplines is at an all time peak. Art materials are more versatile than ever before. It’s a delightfully luscious period in the history of art to be alive and painting. Read more . . . http://paintersshowcase.com/profile/debhillart

Title: Finding Water

Size: 30"x40"x1.5"

Medium: Acrylic

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To see more paintings from Deborah Hill's at http://paintersshowcase.com/gallery/deborah-hill

What makes us different?

How will becoming a seller on Painter’s Showcase benefit me that differs from other venues? Just one sale can usually pay for the monthly due. 

• NO hidden fees.
• NO extra percentages taken from sells.
• NO listing fees.
• NO cross-promoting of others in your personal, individual gallery.
• All sells are directly between you and your buyer. You do not have to wait for us to send you the money from sells. 
• List or re-list as many times as you like, makes no difference in fees.
• Have the benefit of google base. 
• For a small fee, our Painter’s Showcase feature on the homepage is available to every member regardless which package you choose for membership. Schedule the showcase and reserve the spotlight that is best for you.
• You have the option to diversify yourself and sell on other venues.
• Newsletter exposure.
• Personal blogs provided with your gallery.
• Community blog that the Showcased feature will coincide with a posting of a link to your gallery if you choose to be a featured Showcased artist. 
• New offerings show large visibility of constantly circulating art work on the homepage that refreshes with each click.
• Clean streamline homepage that only enhances your artwork without distracting from your offerings.
• We have in place advertising to target buyers.
• Community forum for our members. 
• NO UNFAIR FEEDBACK LOGS.
• Buyers do not have to be members to buy.
• Most importantly, a staff that is here to help!

Photographer Karl Lanquist

The piece that I choose for this post is titled "Huston…we have lift off".  Lanquist's large selection of vintage car photographs are quite extensive. Anyone of these would make a great gift for the car lover on your list. You can purchase this piece at Karl Lanquist gallery on Painter's Showcase by clicking here.

Bio: Since Karl Lanquist moved to Northern California, he's been doing a lot of photography. Many of his pieces have been featured in galleries in Sacramento, Grass Valley, the coast of Santa Cruz, & Half Moon Bay.  

He gained notoriety with his collection of pin-up style photos of Breast and Ovarian Cancer survivors. Karl was recognized by hundreds of survivors that accredited his photos to bring inspiration to live longer and carry on in life.

Lanquist first job in CA was at a very high end print shop. We printed for Xbox, GE, Kenmore, Slot Machines, Freight liner trucks, Face plates on Fender Guitar amps, Sobe, Coors, Miller, Playstation, just to name a few. Karl was a supervisor for awhile, on a day & night shift. He worked that job for 71/2 years, and enjoyed it. After that job he started my own small business printing T-shirts & stickers. Karl was commissioned to make stickers for world renowned tattoo artist Corry Norris. 

Karl is a artist of many talents and interest. Please visit his gallery here at Painter's Showcase and get a blast from the past. http://www.paintersshowcase/gallery/people-transporters-karl-lanquist 

Work by Colleen Sparlin

It is my pleasure to introduce you to artist Colleen Sparlin. Sparlin is an artist of diversity. As you will see in her gallery here on Painter's Showcase, her interest are watercolor, acyclic and block printing with inks. I'd like to share with you one of her block prints called "Guiding Light". I personally have never attempted this technique and it something I have always wanted to try. I think this piece is wonderfully executed with use of minimal lines and strong structure.  This is available for purchase. Click on http://paintersshowcase.com/listing/guiding-light

Visit Colleen's gallery to see more of her creative works! http://paintersshowcase.com/gallery/colleen-sparlin 

Colleen Sparlin's Bio: I have been involved in the arts most of my life. I grew up in a family of artists. My father was a watercolorist; my mother worked in oils and sculpture. We grew up with art all around us, so naturally all my siblings and I continue our passion for art. Art means more to me than just creating, it is an expression of my thoughts and feelings. The mediums I choose reflect moods and inspiration, whether oils, acrylic, watercolor, printmaking reduction, sculpture, or ceramics. My work ranges in feel from impressionism to realism. The subject matter is as varied as the mediums I use.I have given classes and/or demonstrations at the Hesperia Art Association, High Desert Cultural Arts Foundation, Corona Art Association, and others and I am a member of the Scholastic Key Alliance, the Riverside Art Alliance, the National Art Education Association and I support the arts as a local high school arts teacher.When people view my work I hope they are touched by the beauty of creation and the peace that it holds. I am compelled to create and grow as an artist, it is what I am, my passion. My desire is that you can experience that passion through my art. http://paintersshowcase.com/profile/colleen-sparlin

Painting by Artist Yvette Gaudreau

On any given day you will find Painter Yvette Gaudreau doing what she loves, and that's painting miniatures. Yvette a self taught artist, medium if choice is Acrylic, Oils and Gouche.  She draws inspiration from the beautiful state of Massachusetts in the USA where she calls home. She is actively involved with our Painter's Showcase community and is always there to extend a helping hand. Look for Yvette with her warm personality paired with her talents, she will surely make Painter's Showcase community a wonderful place to be. 

Bio: Art has been a passion for me ever since my childhood but I only became serious about it after having a family. I find that painting has been spiritual journey for me as I have traveled though the unknown of learning. I truly love to paint and paint every day. I  paint in Miniature because of the challenge it gives me, so small and yet so detailed, yet so sort after as collectibles and yet affordable. I also love to paint in larger canvases which is quite a change for me from miniatures. Read more . . . http://paintersshowcase.com/profile/yvette

Title: Peaceful Tranquility

Medium: Acrylic, Canvas 5x7"

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To see more paintings from Yvette Gaudreau's at 

http://paintersshowcase.com/gallery/yvette-fine-art-gallery

Painting by Athena Mantle

Athena Mantle's passion for desert botanicals invite appreciation to a specie of plants that most over look. Her sense of color intrigues the eye with clean color combination's as she masters the light found in the spectrum of the heat of the day.

Bio: Athena works from photographs that she takes of her subjects which she collects in her travels in and out of town as well as her own garden.  She then injects her own splash of enthusiasm into the subject and relays that on the canvas. While oil is her primary medium she also enjoys working with pastel, pencil and watercolor.  “I use the medium that I feel will best create the effect I’m going for,” the artist says, “the ultimate goal for me as an artist is to convey the subject in a realistic but fun and lively way and uplift the viewer.”  Read more . . . http://paintersshowcase.com/profile/athena-mantle


Title: Agave 1
Oil painting 12" x 9" x 2" Oil on panel mounted on raised box
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To see more paintings from Athena Mantle at http://paintersshowcase.com/gallery/athena-mantle-fine-art

"Hope" painting by Victoria Kloch

Title: Hope

This painting took second place with an "Awarded Members' Mention" for EBSQ's Think Pink 2010 exhibit.  Dimensions for this is 14 x 18 x 1-1/2 and with Frame measures 16-1/2 x 20-1/2

Acrylic abstract in a deep gold "crackled finish" frame complete with hardware & ready to hang. Painting has 2 coats of satin varnish. Signed front and back. I created this piece in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I have a very special member of my family who is a Breast Cancer Survivor, so this is very dear to my heart. This is available for purchase and no buyer membership is required to do so. Please click here! 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. For more information click here.

Susan A. Becker: Animal Paintings of Intense and Intimate Moments

With oils and palette knife, Artist Susan A Becker brings life to the canvas with her vibrant animal portraits. Each painting comes alive as her subjects look back at the viewer with endearing eyes that have become Susan's signature style. Her work leaves me with just how strong the connection is between man and beast.  Commissioned work welcomed. Click here for more information. 


This print is available for purchase, see link below. 

Bio: I create intimate, intense animal portraiture that interprets a pet’s sense of dignity and their unique personality of joy, desire, or even sorrow, so that each furry individual can be celebrated and cherished, both in the moment, and for life. My imagery celebrates a special presence, an inner spark that connects to ours.  I hope my art brings joy to animal lovers, raises funds for animal rescue, and inspires others to learn about and protect our precious friends. These paintings are windows into the furriest souls as I see them, tangible, yet magical salutes to the animal-human emotional connection.  Read more . . . http://paintersshowcase.com/profile/susan-becker-animal-paintings-intense-and-intimate-moments


TITLE: "The Eyes Have It" Springer Spaniel
Giclee on wrapped canvas
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To see more paintings from Susan A. Becker, http://paintersshowcase.com/gallery/every-pet-matters