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on 8/21/2013
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Thank you to everyone who rocked out with us last Thursday during the Enderle Center's Wight Litening concert & Chemers Gallery's artist demonstrations! We were joined by 12 talented artists and their admirers who really made the evening special. You can see pictures of the event on our Facebook page, but here's a little preview:
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Sandy watches Ian Montelongo work on a new oil derrick acrylic painting |
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Susan Horton's loom - each one of those threads is put in place by hand! |
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Susan Horton explains a complex pattern that she's weaving to Gayle |
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Pete Roberts finishes up a watercolor from a recent trip to Italy |
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Beverly, Aileen, Gayle and Barry, fellow members of the garden club |
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Lisa Mertins creates tiny porcelain hummingbird houses - can't wait to see these out of the kiln! |
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Lorraine Bubar explains her technique for creating beautiful cut paper scenes |
Don't forget - next month is the last summer concert & artist demo, so mark your calendars now!
Join us
Thurs, Sept 19th, 5p-8p for one last hurrah, featuring the music of Then Again Band playing your favorite oldies but goodies. Click
here for the slate of demonstrating artists.
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on 8/18/2013
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It's summer and you know what that means! The Enderle Center will be jamming to live music from local bands every month and our wonderful artists will be joining us from far and wide to demonstrate their talents for you! As always, this event is free and open to all music and art lovers. Get in the swing of things! The last concert and demo is September 19th so mark your calendars now.
Enderle Center Summer Concert Series
Thurs. Sept 19, 5-8pThen Again Band play oldies |
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Slate of Demonstrating Artists at Chemers Gallery
Sept 19, 5-8p
More artists TBA!
Keep checking back for the most up to date information!
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on 8/1/2013
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It's August once again, and that means our special sale on
Bonnie Holmes Skincare Products exclusively at Chemers Gallery, just for you! From now until August 31st you'll enjoy *20% off her line of spa-quality cremes, cleansers, masques and scrubs. We'll even give you samples to take home and try out! Indulge in Bonnie's gentle skin care that will leave you feeling fresh and
luxuriously soft from head to toe. She's been hard at work to improve many of her tried and true formulas to make them even better for you. We love Bonnie Holmes!
When you refresh your skin, don't forget to take a moment to refresh your soul with her beautiful plein air landscape
paintings! Plus, join Bonnie and 11 other artists as they demonstrate their artistic talents for you on
Thursday, August 15th from 5-8pm. Stroll Enderle Center and listen to live classic rock music performed by the Wight Litening Band!
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Alcohol-free and packed with nutrients in a purified water base, Skin Refreshment restores depleted vitamins and minerals to the skin.
Sheer Skin Moisturizer.....$55
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Super-Rich Skin Creme.....$65
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on 7/22/2013
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We had such a great time on Thursday night, listening to the live blues music by Hound Dog Dave & the Mel Tones and enjoying the company of our talented artists and wonderful guests! Thank you to everyone who joined us! Here are some pictures of the fun...
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Sharyn Sakimoto hand-paints one of her black & white photographs - that box you see belonged to her grandmother! |
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Oil painters Deborah Harold & Dana Cooper with watercolor artist Pete Roberts |
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Friends Khari and Mary enjoying the artwork |
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Barbara Lanci helps Sharon choose the perfect piece of fine silver jewelry |
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Mark "helps" Linda try on one of Barbara Lanci's fine silver creations |
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Kay Flierl paints her latest plein air in front of guests |
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Dana Cooper & Deborah Harold take a break from painting |
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Facebook page to see more pictures from Thursday night!
If you missed the festivities, don't stress, because we're doing it all again in August!
Click HERE for updated information including the slate of demonstrating artists. If you'd like to be notified by email, just sign up on our email list by clicking the link below. We promise not to bombard you with messages, and you can change your preferences at any time.
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on 6/25/2013
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Our toes are still tapping from the first Enderle Center summer concert featuring Sligo Rags, and we just wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone who joined us! The music was delightful and our wonderful artists and friends made the evening extra special. Take a look at some of our pictures of the night...
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Sligo Rags kept our toes tapping |
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Karen and Rita helping to feed our artists |
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If you missed June's concert, don't worry, because you'll have another chance to meet our artists and hear live music by Hound Dog Dave & the Mel Tones on July 18th! But, be sure to mark your calendars now!
Slate of Artists Demonstrating July 18th:
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on 6/3/2013
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California has a rich continuing history of amazing artistry. Although Chemers Gallery showcases artists from all over the world, we have a special place in our hearts for local, California talent. Let's face it, we're all a little different out here! We'd like to introduce you to the work of one artist based in Laguna Beach, and re-introduce you to the work of another based in San Francisco...
April Raber - oils |
Main Beach, oil on board by April Raber |
Karen has admired the paintings of local artist,
April Raber, for years and invited her to participate in our Viewpoints Orange County All Media show a couple of months ago. We were thrilled to see her two entries to the show and we couldn't wait to see more of her work. April truly sees the world differently. Her cityscapes and urban scenes have a wonderful
ethereal quality that soften and animate what could be an otherwise spartan setting. Her soft colors seem to light her canvases with a warm glow. April has spent her life immersed in art, from drawing as a child to classes in high school to an art degree from BYU. Aside from a few years spent working as a designer and art director, April has made her art her career and is "constantly pushing for the experience of amazement."
Larry Morace - pastel
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Trolley From Sea, mixed media by Larry Morace |
It's been awhile since we've had new work from
Larry Morace, so his latest 5 paintings are a welcome addition to Chemers Gallery! This Bay Area artist has been painting up a storm to create his signature city scenes of San Francisco and the surrounding environs.
Full of life and movement, Larry's paintings present the city as if seen from the window of a moving vehicle. His current work is in pastel on gessoed panel, colored Canson papers and primed Arches paper, but he also paints with oils on canvas. Hailing from Louisiana and educated at Indiana University, Larry's influences include
Richard Diebenkorn, David Park, and Wayne Thiebaud for their use of color and simplification of the scene down to the most important details. But wait, there's more...new art!
Keep scrolling to see what else is fresh and exciting!
Stay tuned for the list of artists who will be sharing their talents with us live during the Enderle Center Summer Concert series! Mark your calendars, the first one is Thursday June 20th! Enderle Center Summer Concert Series - 5-8pm
June 20: Sligo Rags plays Celtic music
July 18: Hound Dog Dave & the Mel-Tones play blues music
Aug 15: The Wight Litening Band plays classic rock
Sept 19: Then Again plays oldies
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on 5/29/2013
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Chemers Gallery has been busy busy busy the first part of 2013, bringing you unique shows, events, book signings and community projects. Now that we can catch our breath, here's a sampling of what's new!
New Artists!
Lorraine Bubar - Papercuts
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Playing Outside, papercut by Lorraine Bubar |
Lorraine Bubar was introduced to us by Karen's friend, Debbie N, who said "You must see her work!" And she was right! Lorraine is an artist who "paints" with paper and an x-acto knife. She brings a thoughtful consideration to her stunningly delicate papercuts, drawing upon the tradition of folk art found in the heritage of Eastern European Judaism. Each one of Lorraine's
intricate images are made from layers of decorative papers that have been cut to create illusions of silhouettes, water and depth. Lorraine often incorporates animal imagery within her work to draw comparrison to old papercut designs that used animals for symbolic meaning. A motif she returns to again and again is the koi fish, which represents ambition, strength and good fortune. We think it was our good fortune to meet Lorraine and become familiar with her unique papercuts!
Richard Jones - Glass
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Enso Bowl, glass by Richard Jones |
Elegant, Asian-inspired lines feature in the refined glasswork of new artist
Richard Jones. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, he founded Studio Paran in Wisconsin in 1989 with a passion and commitment to
be present in his creative process. Richard strives to push forward and realize new ideas using ancient processes. He sees himself primarily as a craftsman and pours his heart and soul into his signature decorative yet functional designs. We see Richard as a talented glass artist who pairs refined colors and shapes to create something that is just oh-so-yummy to look at!
Johanna Westerman - Children's Book Illustration
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Sweeping Under Carpet, watercolor by Johanna Westerman |
Children's book illustrator
Johanna Westerman has been drawing since the age of two, filling pages with castles, mermaids and fairy tale characters. Inspired at an early age by the lush animation of Walt Disney's Bambi, Johanna went on to study art at Scripps College and Rhode Island School of Design. Rich in color and filled with intricate details, her beautiful watercolor illustrations are filled with
tiny brushstrokes and are saturated in color. Johanna finds herself attracted to the work and technique of the early Flemish masters and miniature paintings. Johanna's picture books include
Mother Holly and
Wynken, Blynken and Nod. A project that was especially dear to her heart was
Mandy, written by Julie Andrews Edwards and one of Johanna's absolutely favorite books from childhood.
New Artwork!Nick Capaci - Fused Glass
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Square Plate in Olive, Grey & Blue, fused glass by Nick Capaci |
You are probably familiar with the bold, geometric monotypes of printmaker
Nick Capaci, but did you know he also works in fused glass? Nick has long been intrigued by glass as a medium and the challenges inherent in creating with this
fluid material. He marries his love of two-dimensional painting and printmaking with his approach to glasswork. Nick's use of color and pattern translates beautifully between media. Looking closely at his functional and decorative plates and panels, you can see layer upon layer of color, pattern and design, an element also present in his fine art prints. Ranging from subtle, muted tones of translucent glass to bright eye-catching color, Nick's finished work is as unpredictable as the materials he favors.
Maria Counts - Ceramics
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Blue-Eyed Lion Dragon, ceramic by Maria Counts |
The ever-whimsical
Maria Counts has been creating up a storm to keep up with our demands - we want more, we want more! Making everything from butter dishes topped with hearts and birds to vases with faces, hearts and flowers, sculptures of free-standing kimonos to clocks adorned with lovebirds and owls, Maria does it all. She's even created a selection of absolutely adorable ceramic heart fortune cookies! On a more serious side, her very latest,
hot-off-the-press pieces are sculptural ceramic dragon sculptures. But, this is just a teaser because they're all sold! (You have to be quick on the draw with Linda around!) We just had to share this wonderful blue-eyed lion dragon with you since you can't come in and see it in person.
Maria - will you pretty please make more? With sugar on top?Robert Held - Glass
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Glass heart paperweights by Robert Held |
Longtime glass heart fave
Robert Held has announced his retirement, much to our sadness and gladness. We couldn't be happier for Robert as he embarks on a new beginning, but we will miss his
beautiful glass work! After 37 years in the industry he's decided that it's time to pursue his other art interests and move to be closer with his fiance. We've stocked up on his heart paperweights, elegant vases and bowls. Hurry in to snap up your favorite heart designs before they're gone forever!
We have just a couple of precious weeks of calm before our next series of events - our annual Summer Artist Demonstrations during the Enderle Center Summer Concert series! Mark your calendars now so you don't miss out on meeting your favorite local painters and craftspeople at Chemers Gallery!
Enderle Center Summer Concert Series - every third Thursday, 5-8pm
June 20: Sligo Rags plays Celtic music
July 18: Hound Dog Dave & the Mel-Tones play blues music
Aug 15: The Wight Litening Band plays classic rock
Sept 19: Then Again plays oldies
Stay tuned for our list of demonstrating artists!
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on 5/23/2013
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The Happy End Party by Suzanne Duranceau |
Karen's off for the long holiday weekend leaving Jennifer, Jan and Shirley to look after Chemers Gallery. What she doesn't know won't hurt her, so we're throwing a party - won't you come out and play? Join us on
Saturday, May 25th for exclusive deals on artwork, jewelry and our special ceramics.
We'll have tickets for you to draw to receive a
10%, 15% or 20% discount off your purchase on that day. The discount will be given on everything except our framing. But, never fear, we're doing a separate discount on custom framing on Saturday! Plus, we'll enter your name in a drawing to win a $100 gift certificate!
See you Saturday, and remember -
don't tell Karen!
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Viewpoints Artist Reception on Saturday! We had a great time and hope you did, too! We had a packed house and lots of happy, smiling faces. Just take a look at some of the pictures of the night, courtesy of Sharyn Sakimoto (an a couple by Jennifer!):
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Just look at all the people! |
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Gazing at Jim Wodark's 1st Place painting, Eucalyptus Evening |
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Artists Kim VanDerHoek and Greg LaRock listening to the awards presentation |
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Marsha Lindsey, TAL president, presenting the awards |
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The attentive crowd included artists Janis Hunter, Beverly Weber-Fow, Dori Dewberry, Dana Cooper, Sandra Morrison and Janel Pahl |
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Marsha and Rick Delanty, who won Honorable Mention Professional for his painting Dream at Crystal Cove |
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Marsha, Karen and Jim Wodark, winner of 1st Place Professional |
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Painter Ian Montelongo with his mom, jewelry artist Soraya Montelongo |
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Artists Jonde Northcutt, Beverly Weber-Fow and Nick Capaci |
There are more pictures on our
Facebook page - head on over and "like" us if you haven't already!
If you missed the opening on Saturday, don't sweat it! You can still view the show through May 11th. Don't forget to come this
Saturday, May 4th at 2pm for a special "Judges Walk Through" with our juror,
Mary Aslin. Mary will explain why she chose the prize-winning pieces and let us in on a few of her judges secrets.
Award-Winners
Professional
Amateur
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Chemers Gallery and the Tustin Art League* present
Viewpoints: Orange County All Media 2013
Juror: Mary Aslin
Artist Reception April 27th 5:30 - 8:00p
Show continues through May 11th
Special judges walk through with Mary Aslin, Sat May 4th, 2pmVisit our
website to preview the artwork today!
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Corona del Mar Tide Pools, acrylic on board by Ian Montelongo |
Updated April 24:Chemers Gallery is busy transforming into a slice of orange...Orange County, that is! With the help of 40 different professional and amateur artists and one very thoughtful and considered juror we present close to 80 unique viewpoints of Orange County from north to south!
Mary Aslin takes her role as judge seriously - she spent over 3 contemplative hours at Chemers Gallery yesterday choosing the prize winners, which will be announced during the artist reception on Saturday, April 27th. In addition to Mary's choices, the Enderle Center is awarding their own prize!
Come during the day on Saturday to enjoy the Enderle Center Spring Swing, featuring the live music of the Laguna Swing Society from 1-4pm. Grab some dinner and then join us for the Viewpoints artist reception from 5:30-8:00pm!
Chemers Gallery and the
Tustin Art League have once again teamed up to bring you their annual juried show of professional and amateur artists from around southern California. You may remember our annual
Scenes of Tustin show, and this year that same show has become
Viewpoints: Orange County All Media. For our 6th annual exhibit, we stepped up the competition by expanding the scope of the show to all of Orange County. The response was tremendous, and we received more applicants than ever before - over 130! Mary Aslin had the difficult task of selecting almost 80 pieces to showcase.
We're so excited to see the growth of this show over 6 years. We know this show will be our best to date!
Viewpoints Orange County All Media 2013 brings you familiar images of the Orange County area from both professional and non-professional artists. Artworks range in medium from oils, watercolor and pastel to photography, mixed media and encaustic.
Come on in to discover a new favorite vista or two and meet the artists at the opening reception
Saturday, April 27th from 5:30 - 8:00 pm. If you can't make it that evening, you can still catch the show through May 11th. Don't forget to put
May 4th on your calender, too, for a special judges walk through with Mary Aslin at 2pm!
All works are available for sale and can be previewed on our
website or in person after April 24th.
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Laguna Light, oil by April Raber |
Participating Artists
Professional:
Roger Bennett | Janet Bludau | Gobind Boyes | Jean Choi |
Dana Cooper | Katie Costello
William Crawley | Barbara Davidson | Rick Delanty |
Dori Dewberry | Nancy Egan
Amateur:
Robert Ball | Marci Cortese | Lou Henkel | Carolyn Hoffman | Michelle Howard
Janis Hunter | Gerrie Karczynski | Marsha Lindsey | Judy McCoy | Shelby Montelongo
Sandra Morrison | Max Ollendorff | Beverly Weber-Fow | Kathleen Williams | Eric Wolff
Stay tuned for updated information as we get closer to the artist's reception!
A special thank you to Enderle Center for helping to sponsor this exhibit!
*The Tustin Art League (TAL), a Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts (TACFA) program, is an organization of visual artists whose purpose is to provide a venue for information, exposure, and growth of each member artist and to focus their talents in an effort to enhance the visual arts within the community to enrich and energize citizens of all ages. For more information about TAL, please visit their blog.
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Wow, have we been busy this year, and it's only mid-March! So busy there's been no time to write any blogs! We've been hard at work planning new shows and events and searching out new artists and artisans to share with you. Here's what's been happening at Chemers Gallery...
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"Seen Through a Child's Eye" - original children's book illustrations at John Wayne Airport, on loan from Chemers Gallery |
We are so proud to announce that we were chosen to exhibit a selection of 147 original children's book illustrations at John Wayne airport! Artwork can be viewed in the display cases on the departure level in Terminal A across from Gates 2-5 and Terminal C across from Gates 18 - 21. More than 30 illustrators are represented in this exhibition. The display will be up from now until mid-June. So when you take your next vacation or business trip, book it through John Wayne Airport and be sure to plan a little extra time to enjoy the inspiring children's book illustrations throughout the concourse!
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Original children's book illustrations by Rafael Lopez displayed at John Wayne Airport, on loan from Chemers Gallery |
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Isaac Newton, original children's book illustration by Boris Kulikov, displayed with book |
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Original children's book illustrations displayed at John Wayne Airport, on loan from Chemers Gallery |
A huge thank you to Tru-Vue Glass, Gryphon Moulding and Bainbridge Mat Boards for their help in making this exhibit possible!
Our next big event is right around the corner...join us this
Thursday, March 14 from 6-9pm for a special book signing to celebrate the release of
Jimmy Finds His Voice, written by Chapman University's own President Jim Doti and illustrated by the ever versitle
Lisa Mertins. You may recall the duo from their 2010 release of
A Christmas Adventure in Little Italy. The pair are at it again to bring Little Jimmy, his family, and his beloved dog Blackie to life. This special book signing will benefit the
Communication Sciences and Disorders program within the College of Educational Studies at Chapman University.
Click HERE for more details!
And, just in case you haven't had a full fix of children's book illustration, we have photos to share with you from our 21st Annual Children's Book Illustration Show! Just
follow this link to our Facebook album to see all the fun that was had way back in December.
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Gorgeous new goodies from Israeli jewelry designer, Ayala Bar |
February was filled with goodies for the eyes, body and soul. (And just a few for the tummy, too!) Our annual Eye Candy Artisan Faire grew to showcase 15 different jewelry, ceramic, textile, mixed media and glass artists. The buzz was astounding, and we had an absolute blast. Just take a look at some of the pictures from the day!
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Karen, Rita and Julia |
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Karen and Jennifer wave hello |
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Suzay Cha displays her unique mixed media creations |
Still to come - We are knee-deep in entries for the upcoming "Viewpoints: Orange County All Media" exhibition with Tustin Art League! Formerly known as "Scenes of Tustin," we stepped things up this year by opening the show up to all of Orange County. We've received over 120 entries and are currently awaiting the judging results from juror,
Mary Aslin. "Viewpoints"
opens on April 27th and runs until May 11th, so mark your calenders now!
Stay tuned for all of the wonderful new art and artists we have to share with you!
Like we said, we've been busy!
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Many of you are familiar with Dr. James L. Doti through his work as the president of Chapman University, but did you know he's also the author of two children's books? It's true! Both books are illustrated by talented artist Lisa Mertins, whom you may know through her delicate, whimsical ceramics.
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Jimmy Finds His Voice, written by Dr. James L. Doti, illustrated by Lisa Mertins |
We're excited to invite you to a very special reception for Dr. Doti and Lisa to mark the release of their second book,
Jimmy Finds His Voice. Please join us on Thursday,
March 14th from 6 - 9pm to meet both the author and illustrator, purchase original artwork and books, and sample Nonna's wonderful meat pie and biscotti recipies that are so dear to Dr. Doti's heart. A portion of all sales will benefit the
Communication Sciences and Disorders program within the College of Educational Studies at Chapman University.
Jimmy Finds His Voice is a true story about little Jimmy's speech impediment and his journey to overcome his fears to become an inspiration to his peers.
Lisa's adorable mixed media illustrations are a perfect complement to the narrative. Her vivid colors are arresting and convey the mood and tone of Dr. Doti's works seamlessly.
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Artisan Faire & More!
Saturday, February 9, 2013, 1-5pm
Eye Candy is back and better than ever! We are so excited for our 2013 show - we have familliar faces and new friends joining us this year. Our mix of jewelry designers, textile, ceramic and mixed media artists are sure to delight your senses and inspire your palate. Bring your gal pals or your favorite guy, and get ready to feast your eyes on our treats for the soul!
Craving JewelryMichelene BerkeyAll the way from Colorado,
Michelene is bringing a trunk-full of treats just for YOU! She cooks up tasty treats from her signature ingredients of silver, gold, semi-precious stones and pearls. Nature-lovers adore Michelene's twig rings, pendants and bangles. Her
popular concoctions of twigs and bees even serves to raise money to help save the bees. How sweet is that? We hear she's been busy in the studio, whipping up new concoctions for us to sample.
Joanna CraftFavored ingredients of mixed metals, decorative papers and resin are mixed together by
Joanna to produce
tasty tidbits with an eastern influence. Her decorative papers and textiles under resin are tantelizingly set off by the sterling silver settings she makes by hand. Joanna's contemporary designs are most apparent in her metal work - she always gets the portions just right! Create your own custom recipie from Joanna's extensive list of fixings.
Amy Kekst Gemstones, crystals, one-of-a-kind vintage elements and chains feature in
Amy's mouthwatering morsels. Her eclectic selection of necklaces, earrings and bracelets change with the seasons - most recently she's served up mixed metal chains and nuggets paired with sparkley stones, and beads. Her selections for this year's show are sure to provide you with a
buffet of choices! Barbara LanciAlways a feast for the eyes,
Barbara's treasures are
scrumptious! Her delicious earrings, bold cuffs and intricate necklaces are crafted entirely by hand from fine silver, argentium and unique stones. Trained under master jewelers, Barbara continues to challenge herself to come up with new dishes tastier than the last. She'll also create a personalized statement piece just for you!
Soraya MontelongoLocal gal
Soraya labors over her delicious hand-beaded creations. This lady has an appetite for gemstones, beads and crystals in a
luscious array of colors! A mostly self-taught artisan, Soraya's passion for creating is evident in her intricate designs. Come see her latest concoctions and find just the right one for yourself or a friend! (Fun fact: Did you know that Soraya is Ian Montelongo's mother? Guess talent runs in the family!)
Ayala BarAh,
Ayala, whose treats satisfy those decadent cravings for color and pattern! We're still riding high on the treasures she designed last season, and we are in love with Ayala's latest offerings. Her
drool-worthy collections even come with food-inspired names this season, like Guacamole, Gazpacho and Sweet Clementine. While Ayala won't be joining us, she will be sending a trunk-full of goodies in yummy fabrics, beads and charms for your enjoyment.
Konplott Miranda Konstantinid of
Konplott uses crystals, pearls, glass and metal to create jewelry that is "free of material limitations." This talented designer whips up her creations in Germany and her
delectable delicasies can be found all over the world. Miranda pulls her influence from everything from tribal gowns, yoga and even architecture. Her ever-evolving line of Konplott jewels is sure to satisfy your more exotic moments. We'll also miss seeing Miranda at the show, but rest assured she's sending plenty of fun fare to try.
FiberliciousMary HammondGarnish your tables, walls and body with
Mary's delicately hand-sewen scarves. Created with unique fabrics, threads, ribbons and sequins in
tempting colors and designs, each is unique and delicious to behold! Mary will be visiting us from northern California and will have a multitude of new exquisite designs. Mary is sure to have that certain something to spice up your wardrobe or your home.
Susan Horton Cotton, silk, wool and tencel are key ingredients in
Susan's fine woven scarves and shawls. If you're craving
soothing colors and soft fibers, you'll flip over Susan's creations. You only need to watch her at her loom for a few minutes to realize that "perfection" is her middle name. Her enticing treats are just right for all seasons and are always in style.
Ann JustinFriend and artist, Bonnie Holmes, turned us on to
Ann and her soft, hand-knit Alpaca wool and pima cotton creations. Ann partners with her cousin in Bolivia to bring us beautiful knitted scarves and sweaters under their company name of Lalamilo. The team utilizes
yummy colors ranging from muted hues to jewel-tones. Ann's ruffled scarves are delightfully unique and lightweight, perfect for our easy, breezy SoCal weather.
Passion for ClayMaria CountsWhimsical, sophisticated and intriguing ceramics from San Diego artist
Maria are all the rage! Candy-colored glazes highlight her stunning designs. Maria's clocks, vessels, embossed kimonos, teapots and "Story Keeper" characters enhance any setting, from dining tables to bookshelves to home offices. Maria is always experimenting to
whip up something new for you to savor!
Lisa MertinsIntriguing ceramics, fine art, jewelry, children's book illustrations - is there anything
Lisa can't do? This talented artist satisfies the
whimsical palate with her stamped, fine-walled porcelain creations and asymmetrical shapes. Her illustrations and artwork are a mixture of watercolor, sketch and monoprint. Lisa prefers to work in as many mediums as possible. We can't wait to see what's next!
Mixed Media ManiaSuzanne Currie Can you imagine anything more
savory than pure, glossy color in organic shapes?
Suzanne spices things up with her mixed media creations on board. Her small, one-of-a-kind contemporary images are bold statement makers! Suzanne stirs her creations into a frenzy of color using paint and magazine pages and finishes them off with a layer of epoxy resin to give them a
sugar-coated gleam. Hailing all the way from the UK, Suzanne now calls our sunny shores of Orange County home.
A small sampling from each artist is available online, but don't worry - everything will be new on Feb. 9th! Each artist is bringing a trunk-full of new goodies!
Don't forget - not only will we be serving up a feast for the eyes, we'll also be serving up a sweet feast for your tummies. So grab your girls or favorite guy and come spend the afternoon with us!
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All Media 2013
Juried Exhibition
Juror: Mary Aslin
April 27 - May 11
Artist Reception April 27, 5:30 - 8:00p
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Knick Knacks by Shelby Montelongo; Outside Tustin Pres by Paige Oden; Bent Tree Blues by Sherry Marger |
The Tustin Art League (TAL) and Chemers Gallery have joined up for the 6th year in a row to bring you the best of talent from local professional and amateur artists. But, this year, we are stepping it up! Instead of limiting the show to scenes of Tustin, we've opened it up to
all of Orange County - the possibilities are endless! And, submissions are now pre-juried on-line.
So, go ahead and create your own interpretation of Irvine Park, Newport Beach, downtown Orange, even San Juan Capistrano! You don't need to be a professional artist or a member of TAL to enter - all are welcome to submit. All media are acceptable, the more creative the better. Get your paintbrushes, pens, pencils, cameras, sewing needles and printing presses ready for this exciting new show!
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Sunlit Path by John Sawyer; Peters Canyon Westside by Max Ollendorf |
Exhibition Rules:Entry must be an outdoor scene from anywhere in Orange County. If not easily recognizable as an Orange County scene, a source photo is required. Work must be created during the year since the last exhibition (May 2012). Works may not exceed a maximum size of 30" x 40". Works must be framed to Chemers Gallery specifications,
properly wired and ready to hang. No fantasy, please. All artwork must be available for sale and Chemers Gallery will retain 50% of the sale price.
Submit a .jpg to [email protected] or mail a photo to Chemers Gallery. Artwork that looks significantly different from the .jpg or photo will be rejected.
Framing Specifications:Chemers Gallery will be happy to assist in framing your work
. If you choose to frame it yourself, please bring your frame for approval prior to delivery. Oils, acrylics & mixed media can be unframed if gallery wrapped edges are painted, but other two-dimensional work must be framed. All 2D work must be properly &
securly wired and ready to hang. Simple frames are preferred, frames must be either black or any dark wood. Mats must be acid-free and neutral white (like Bainbridge 8655). Acid-free colored filets are acceptable, and either double 4-ply or single 6 or 8-ply mats. No non-glare glass. Space and weight limits apply to non two-dimensional work, see Karen Raab at Chemers Gallery.
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Examples of black (left) and dark wood (right) frames |
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Entry Fee:Maximum of two entries per artist.
Please make checks payable to TACFA
TAL Members:
$20 (for 1 or 2 entries)
Non TAL Members:
$30 (for 1 or 2 entries)
Prizes:First, second and third place winners in both professional and amateur categories will be chosen and awarded cash prizes.
Important Dates & Deadlines:March 1: Deadline to submit your entry form and .jpg photo to
[email protected]. Entries must be received by 5pm. Click
HERE for printable PDF entry form.
March 18: Artists notified if artwork is accepted or not
April 15 - 20: Delivery of accepted work to Chemers Gallery between 10am - 5pm
April 27: Artists' Reception 5:30 - 8:00pm
April 27 - May 11: Show dates
May 13: Pick up work at Chemers Gallery between 10am - 5pm
For more information, please contact:Marsha Lindsey, Tustin Art League 714-544-7715
Karen Raab, Chemers Gallery 714-731-5432
The Tustin Art League, a program of the Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts (TACFA), is an organization of visual artists whose purpose is to provide a venue for information, exposure, and growth of each member artist and to focus their talents in an effort to enhance the visual arts within the community to enrich and energize citizens of all ages. For more information about TAL, please visit their
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It's time to bid 2012 a fond farewell and welcome in 2013!
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Dancing, gouache by Giselle Potter |
Thank you so much for your continued love and support of Chemers Gallery - we love what we do, and we couldn't do it without you! Here's hoping that the coming year will be full of fun surprises and positive growth, and oh yes, beautiful art to inspire the soul!
We're hard at work planning for the coming year. Just take a look at what we have scheduled so far:
Jan 20: An evening with Eva Schloss, step-sister of Anne Frank, at Chemers Gallery.
5:30p Reception & Live Music, 6p Lecture. Click
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Feb 9: Eye Candy Artisan Faire & More, 1 - 5p. Join us for a day of indulgence and sweet treats for your body, for your home and for your tummy! View the collections of talented jewelers, textile artists and ceramicists. More information coming soon!
Feb TBD: Book signing with Jim Doti, president of Chapman University, and illustrator,
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April 27: Viewpoints, Orange County All Media 2013. We're teaming up with the Tustin Art League and TACFA again to present favorite viewpoints of Orange County as presented by local professional & amateur artists.
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Holiday Hours
Sat, Dec. 29: 10a - 5p
Sun, Dec. 30 - Tues, Jan 1: CLOSED
Wed, Jan 2: CLOSED for inventory (half-day); OPEN in afternoon, please call for hours
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Tomorrow is the last day our children's book illustration show will be adorning our walls - can you believe it's been only 2 weeks?? Time has just flown by!
We're still reveling in the magic of the book show and we suspect you are, too. We've found some blog lovin' and wanted to share our findings with you...
Heather Soodak IllustrationHeather, a local freelance illustrator and art teacher, shares pictures with the illustrators and of their talks.
Lauren Gallegos IllustrationAnother local illustrator, Lauren shares her admiration for the work of Chris Sheban and what it's like to meet her hero. |
Matt Tavares' talk, photo from Diane's blog |
Out of the PaintboxAuthor / illustrator Diane Browning visits us every year and writes such lovely blogs in review of our show! This year she focused on the artist talks and demos.Are there any more blogs to share out there?
Don't be shy - we love seeing your pictures and hearing your thoughts!
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"Decisions, Decisions;" "Bedazzled Boudoir;" "DeVine Delectables" - limited edition Fancy Nancy illustrations |
Get out your tiaras and feather boas!
Robin Preiss Glasser is stepping out in style next Thursday,
December 13th at Bloomingdales Fashion Island! Chemers Gallery is teaming up with Bloomies to bring you this simply splendiferous treat! Meet Robin and get signed books and limited edition Fancy Nancy illustrations while supporting the
National Charity League. 10% of all purchases (not just Fancy Nancy!) will be donated to NCL - just be sure to check in at the Ooh La La reception desk on the 1st Floor.
Thurs, Dec. 13th 12-2pm and 4-6pm
Bloomingdales Fashion Island, Children's Department, 3rd Floor
Enjoy a day with the girls filled with special events and gifts with purchase. Get some of that holiday shopping done as you support a great cause!
Chemers Gallery has some exquisite Fancy Nancy original illustrations. Check out our delectable selection on our
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"Simply Splendiferous;" "Bonjour Buddies" - limited edition Fancy Nancy illustrations |
YES, you can still purchase signed books, limited edition illustrations and original artwork even if you're unable to attend next Thursday's extravaganza! Send us an
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Wow! Saturday was an
amazing day! Thank you so so much to our talented illustrators and authors who came from all over the country to spend the day with us! Thank you to our fabulous volunteers from
The Wooden Floor and thank you to our friends and families who gave their time to help us put on a fabulous show! And, thank you to our wonderful clients who joined in the fun and had so many wonderful things to say!
If you missed Saturday's festivities, you can still see framed and matted original illustrations on our walls until
December 15th. Although we sold out of several titles, we still have a ton of signed books for holiday gifts, birthday presents, or if you just can't stop thinking about that book you should have picked up.
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Nothing but crowds & books! |
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We don't think Matt Tavares believed us when we told him there were a lot of books to be signed... |
Still to come: more pictures PLUS, for the first time EVER, we will have video of all of the
talks and demonstrations!
And...a very special Fancy Nancy event in the very near future! More details tomorrow!
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Raul Colon at our 2011 Children's Book Illustration Show - photo courtesy of Guillermo Lefranc |
Don't forget to mark your calenders! The
21st Annual Children's Book Illustration Art Show & Book Signing is fast approaching, and we don't want you to miss out! It all happens
Saturday, December 1, 1 - 5pm. While you're picking up your signed books, meeting the artists and viewing the original illustrations adorning our walls, why not pop out our back door and spend some time listening to your favorite illustrators & authors speak?
Schedule of
Talks & Demonstrations by the Illustrators & Authors
**Just added!** 1:30 Kathleen Krull, Dramatic Reading of "Fartiste"1:45 Penny S. Bryan, PhD, "Setting the Scene"
2:00 Lisa Mertins, "Switching Gears, Illustrating for Children"
2:25 Matt Tavares, "Illustrating Non-Fiction Books"
2:50 Boris Kulikov, "Creating a Picture Book"
3:15 Chris Sheban, "From Point A (Arghh!) to Point B (Book)"
3:40 E.B. Lewis, "Mastering the Visual Language"
Plus, Kid's Storytime at 2pm & 3pm, read by Rita Hughes!
Penny S. Bryan, PhD of Chapman University College of Educational Studies will enlighten us as she introduces the world of children's literature and illustration. Discover how
Lisa Mertins made the jump from working for the Orange County Register to illustrating children's books for Jim Doti, president of Chapman University. (Plus, be on the lookout for a very special book signing for Jim's & Lisa's new book, "Jimmy Finds His Voice!") Hear how
Matt Tavares applies his illustration practices to create such wonderful historical and biographical stories.
Boris Kulikov will let us in on his secrets to creating his bold, whimsical worlds.
Chris Sheban will explain how he gets from the initial excitement of reading a manuscript to the finished picture book. Let
E.B. Lewis guide you through his artistic journey from student to professor to illustrator.
And, to kick it all off, we've just added
Kathleen Krull, author of "Fartiste" and the "Giants of Science" series! Kathleen has kindly offered to do a dramatic reading of "Fartiste," and we just couldn't resist!
Lectures and presentations are free of charge and open to everyone.
And, preview illustrations before your favorite is snapped up. Preview
on-line or in person at the gallery.
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Rob and Shirley, our amazing helpers, wading through our books |
The anticipation is palpable as we get closer to the big day! We are so excited to see the framed illustrations as they're finished, to open the boxes and boxes of books as they're delivered (although we're not sure friends and helpers extraordinaire Rob & Shirley agree...) and to see the entire show slowly coming together. We can't wait to share it all with you on
December 1st!
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Fartiste, written by Kathleen Krull & Paul Brewer, illustrated by Boris Kulikov |
Chemers Gallery is simply full of surprises, especially around this time of year! The authors of
Fartiste, one of our most popular books this year, contacted us recently to ask if they could participate in our
21st Annual Children's Book Illustration Art Show & Book Signing, and we said "YES, PLEASE!" How lucky are we??
Kathleen Krull and Paul Brewer will be joining us this
Saturday, December 1st, for the opening reception and to sign their "explosively funny, mostly true story" about a man and his unique "talent." PLUS, they will be opening our talks and demonstrations at
1:30pm with a dramatic reading of
Fartiste! It's music to our ears!
Kathleen is also the author of the
Giants of Science series and will be signing alongside illustrator,
Boris Kulikov. And, if that weren't enough, we'll have a limited number of copies of her
Lives of series for signing the day of the show. (Sorry, no pre-orders on those!) Check out our
book list for updated info!
See you Saturday!
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Even with the tremendous amount of preparation for our Children’s Book Illustration Art Show, this is my favorite time of year! Enchantment, excitement & emotions abound! It is always fun to see which books & illustrations are most popular and the adoring fans’ reactions.
The overall theme of this year’s books & illustrations seems to be “Let’s get serious.” Unintentionally, so many of our books are biographical & historical, portraying scientists to sports figures and slavery to the design of the Statue of Liberty. Don’t worry, we have books and illustrations that will just make you smile, too!
Before I give you my picks, I just want to say our illustrators are the nicest, most creative, most giving people on the planet! And, we are so excited to be partnering with
The Wooden Floor as our beneficiary. And, thanks to all our volunteers, both personal friends and Chapman University associates!
Let’s talk Matt Tavares… We have no illustrations from his newest book,
Helen’s Big World: The Life of Helen Keller, but I love the way the book is written and laid out. It has decorative endpapers (Barbara Sproat that is for you!), teaches letters of the alphabet in sign language and has inspirational quotes by Helen. It is a must read.
The illustrations for Lady Liberty, the story of the idea and construction, are nothing short of extraordinary. The book isn’t half bad either. My favorite piece from this book shows the construction of Lady Liberty’s hand. Starting with the wood structure and spiraling up the arm. The detail and architecture is exquisite.
Something about Chris Sheban… makes you wonder how he gets such depth, emotion and life in his watercolor and colored pencil illustrations
. The Story of a Seagull and the Cat Who Taught Her to Fly is a wonderful chapter books with thoughtful black & white illustrations. This image shown here is the cover of the paperback book & is shown in black & white in the hardback. Sorry, it’s sold already… but you must come see how the eyes look real and the fabulous frame we put on it.
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Watching Western, Prismacolor and watercolor by Chris Sheban |
I can’t stop thinking about this illustration from Night on the Range. The book is adorable but this stand- alone image is something to behold. It is little boy through and through. The magic of the young cowboy’s fascination with the T.V. and the glow around his body makes you want to giddyup and go. Pardner, you gotta come see this framing, too!
Lovingly Sylvia Long… Remember all those wonderful
Mother Goose poems your mom read to you and then you read to your kids and grandkids? They are all beautifully compiled in Sylvia’s treasury. Vivid in color and filled with fantasy, they are full of life.
If you would rather learn something or teach a lesson, A Butterfly is Patient will fill that bill. This book explains the life cycle of the butterfly in breath-taking fashion. Great for little kids because of the beautiful pictures and good for a little older with its scientific interpretation. This picture of the field of butterflies is harmony in motion.
Emotions flow with E. B. Lewis… Almost every book we have of E.B.’s is chock full of life’s lessons and sensitivity. The book that speaks to me is
Across the Alley. It’s a book about a Jewish boy & African American boy who live across the alley from one another. They learn from each other and more importantly their families learn from them. It makes me teary just to type these words.
On the lighter side is The Secret World of Walter Anderson. It’s true story about the artist and his very private life. These watercolor illustrations and the one shown here, in particular, remind me so much of Andrew Wyeth in both the coloring and style. I just want to relax right next to Walter and gaze into the evermore.
Boldly Boris Kulikov… First of all, I’ve always wanted
Albert Einstein, to be my grandfather. So, how could I not choose both the book,
Giants of Science: Albert Einstein, and this quintessential illustration of Albert at the blackboard? It calls to me with it's sweet scientific notation.
I love Boris’ bright array of colors and the way he combines them in his fanciful illustrations. This illustration from Castle on Hester Streetis a patchwork of color, personality and history. The way Boris combines the old world with the new delights the senses in this whimsical illustration.
Only one and a half weeks to select your favorite book or illustration!
We hope to see you on Dec 1st 1-5pm, if not before.
Don’t forget, authors
Kathleen Krull and
Paul Brewer, will be signing along-side
Boris Kulikov. And, we are so fortunate that Kathleen will be doing a dramatic reading
of Fartiste, the hysterical true story of a Frenchman!
Woo-hoo! We’re almost there!
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I've been told that if reading were an Olympic sport, I'd be a gold medalist. So you must know what my favorite time of year at Chemers Gallery is, right? That's right, it's Children's Book Illustration Show time, when we get wonderous artwork and fantastic books from five talented illustrators!
Unusually, this year's book selection is on the serious side, with a great number ranging from historical to biographical to scientific. And oh my goodness, as if choosing my favorite books weren't hard enough already, this year we have almost 70 books to pick from! What is a girl to do? Crack open the books, I guess!
Barnum's Bones
written by Tracey Fern
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Looking at Bones, mixed media |
I loved books about dinosaurs when I was younger - it's a subject that's not just for boys!
Barnum's Bones would have been one that my little girl self would have enjoyed. It's all about Barnum Brown, the bone and fossil collector, who discovered his "favorite child," T.rex. He collected bones for the American Museum of Natural History, bringing their collection of dinosaurs from non-existent to the largest collection in the world! Barnum was quite an
eccentric and would go prospecting in the desert dressed in suits and occasionally, fur coats. Boris Kulikov's delightful mixed media illustrations capture the excitement of first time discovery and make you feel like you're right there with Barnum and his "favorite child."
Each Kindness
written by Jacqueline Woodson
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Jumprope, watercolor |
The notion that any act of kindness, big or small, can impact the world and make it a better place is a pretty big concept, even for adults. That's why I love
Each Kindness, a children's book that doesn't shy away from this lesson and instead shares it with grace and
eloquence. E.B. Lewis makes the idea relateable to all ages with his wonderful watercolor illustrations. Instead of the happy ending you might expect out of a children's book,
Each Kindness grants us an ending that is sad and cautionary, reminding us that to be kind to others is one of the greatest gifts we can give and one that we should give with unabandoned generosity.
Thumbelina
written by Haans Christian Andersen
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Thumbelina in the Mole Hole, watercolor |
For all classic fairy tale lovers, Sylvia Long's version of
Thumbelina is simply enchanting! Thumbelina is a tiny, thumb-sized girl who is destined for huge
adventures. She meets many friends like the kind-hearted field mouse who takes her in over the cold winter, and encounters unexpected foe during her journeys, like her neighbor the mole whom she's expected to marry. Thumbelina eventually finds her happily-ever-after with another tiny, thumb-sized boy. Sylvia's beautiful watercolor illustrations perfectly portray the story and lend an extra layer of magic. Each page is full of details that enrich the experience of reading this familiar tale.
The Lonely Book
written by Kate Bernheimer
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Peering Through Bookshelves, watercolor & Prismacolor |
Is it any surprise that one of my favorite books this year is about a book? No, didn't think so.
The Lonely Book is a wonderful story about a book that's
beloved when brand new, but as time goes on and it loses it's shiny luster people read it less and less. The book feels very sad but then a little girl discoveres it and it becomes her favorite. They are eventually separated but find each other once again with the help of a kindly librarian. Chris Sheban's whimsical illustrations convey the wonder of truly connecting with a favorite book and sharing its story with the world.
Mudball
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Team Picture, watercolor |
When you're the shortest baseball player on your team and no one thinks you'll even hit the ball, much less a home run, what do you do? You step up to bat and prove them all wrong!
Mudball places us right in the middle of a down by three,
bases loaded, one out left game. All of a sudden, it starts to rain. Not just a drizzle, a regular downpour, turning the playing field into mud. Set in the early 1900's, Matt Tavares' sepia-toned watercolors capture the time period and atmosphere of that rainy day to perfection. And, did you notice that Matt is the author
and illustrator? Now that's what I call talent!
Which books are your favorites? You still have a few weeks to decide, until
close of business November 24th to be exact! Check out this year's
Book List, complete with age ranges and pricing, or come on in if you need help choosing.
While you're browsing the books, don't forget to preview the original illustrations, both on our
website and in person.
See you soon!
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The countdown has begun...
Show continues through December 15th
Featuring the talents ofWe have more than
200 original illustrations available for purchase from these award-winning artists. Plus, over
50 books are available for pre-sale from now until the close of business (5pm)
November 24th or until each illustrator has sold 200 books, whichever comes first. Come in early to pick your books so you don't miss out! You'll still be able to purchase books the day of the show, but we can't guarantee the availability of titles.
Follow this link for the 2012 Book List.
If you can't make it to Chemers Gallery the day of the reception and signing, no worries! We will take care of getting your pre-ordered books signed and dedicated for you. They will be ready for you to pick up at your convenience any time in the afternoon of
December 1st and on. Even if you live out of the area, you may purchase art and books and we will ship them to you! All artwork is available to view on our
website. We are happy to answer any questions via phone or email.
Meet and mingle with our illustrators the day of the show, and enjoy their original artwork, books, talks and demonstrations throughout the afternoon.
Click here for this year's lecture & presentation schedule. Clients who purchase illustrations will be invited to a private evening with the illustrators.
Boris KulikovReturning to Chemers Gallery for a second time, Boris' illustrations really capture the imagination. His bold colors and
exaggerated perspectives work hand in hand to bring the stories to life. A graduate of The Institute of Theatre, Music and Cinema in St. Petersburg, Russia, Boris delights with a mixture of watercolor, gouache, pen & ink and pencil on highly textured paper. Boris won the Sydney Taylor Honor for
The Castle on Hester Street and has had several books chosen as "Best Books of the Year."
E.B. LewisSensitive, gestural watercolors are the cornerstone of the work of E.B. Lewis. The winner of both the Coretta Scott King award and a Caldecott Honor, E.B. has over 50 books to his credit with more to come. He began to study art in 6th grade at the influence of two artist uncles and later attended Temple University Tyler School of Art. His
masterful watercolor illustrations portray stories of both cultural and historical significance.
Sylvia LongAn avid observer of nature with a keen eye for detail, Sylvia brings us brightly hued watercolors with a strong natural theme. In another lifetime, she wanted to become a veterinarian, but later discovered her true love in illustrating children's books. Her books have been chosen by Scholastic as part of the "Top 100 Children's Books of All Time." Sylvia's vibrant watercolors
sparkle with life and charm.
Chris ShebanChris's humorous watercolor & Prismacolor illustrations simply leap off the page! He has illustrated numerous books and book covers including
Because of Winn Dixie. His process of layering color and medium lends a
velvety texture that shows off the details of his work to a tee. With talent like that, is it any wonder he's won multiple gold and silver medals from the Society of Illustrators?!
Matt TavaresEngaging us with graphite, watercolor and gouache, Matt has a style distinctly his own. His first book,
Zachary's Ball, began as a senior thesis project at Bates College, and later went on to win awards and honors, including an Oppenheim Gold Seal Award. Matt's
subtle detailing works wonders in his many baseball and biographical books - you just have to see his work in person to catch every nuance!
Every year, the Children's Book Illustration Show benefits a local children's charity. This year, Chemers Gallery has again chosen to work with...
The Wooden Floor's mission is to empower low-income youth from diverse backgrounds to strengthen self-esteem, self-discipline and a sense of accomplishment through dance, academic and family programs. Since 2005, they are pround that 100% of their young artists graduate from high school on time and go on to pursue higher education. This is about 3 times the national average for their socio-economic peers.
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on 10/29/2012
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Book List for 2012
21st Annual Children's Book Illustration
Art Show & Book Signing
at
Chemers Gallery
Saturday, December 1st 2012 1:00 - 5:00pm
Show continues through Dec. 15th
Over
50 books and more than
200 original illustrations are now available for pre-sale until close of business (5pm)
November 24th or until each illustrator has sold 200 books, whichever comes first! Although we always have books at the opening, many of you like to pre-select and avoid the crowds. Pre-order by
November 24th and we'll take care of having your books signed and dedicated for you by the illustrators. You can pick up your books at the show or any time after at your convenience.
View all of the original illustrations on our
website by clicking the artist's names below, or come in to see them in person!
For more details about the show, click
HERE.
CLICK HERE FOR A PDF PRINTABLE BOOK LIST. Please note: Signing only for books purchased at Chemers Gallery
Book list subject to change - this is a gazillion! We'll pare this down once we see which books are the most popular.Boris Kulikov*Whimsey, science, and a touch of humor for the young & young at heart Albert Einstein.....Ages 10+.....$15.99
Barnum's Bones.....Ages 5-10.....$17.99
Carnival of the Animals.....Ages 5-10.....$17.95
Castle on Hester Street.....Ages 4-8.....$15.99
Charles Darwin.....Ages 10+.....$15.99
The Eraserheads.....Ages 4-8.....$16.99
Fartiste.....Ages 4-8.....$16.99
Franklin's Big Dreams.....Ages 3-7.....$16.99
Isaac Newton.....Ages 10+.....$15.99
Leonardo da Vinci.....Ages 10+.....$15.99
Marie Curie.....Ages 10+.....$15.99
Max's Castle.....Ages 4-8.....$16.99
Max's Dragon.....Ages 4-8.....$16.95
Max's Words.....Ages 4-8.....$16.99
Sandy's Circus.....Ages 6-9.....$16.99
E.B. Lewis*Books of cultural and historical significance for all agesAcross the Alley.....Ages 4-8.....$16.99
Circle Unbroken.....Ages 4-8.....$16.95
Coming On Home Soon.....Ages 5-8.....$16.99
D is for Drinking Gourd.....Ages 6-9.....$17.95
Dirt on Their Skirts.....Ages 8+.....$18.99
Each Kindness.....Ages 5-8.....$16.99
Homegrown House.....Ages 4-8.....$16.99
Jackie's Gift.....Ages 3-5.....$16.99
The Legend of the Cape May Diamond.....Ages 7-10.....$17.95
Lily Brown's Paintings.....Ages 4-7.....$16.99
My Best Friend.....Ages 4-8.....$15.99
My Rows and Piles of Coins.....Ages 4-8.....$16.99
Night Running.....Ages 5-8.....$16.99
The Other Side.....Ages 5-8.....$16.99
Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow.....Ages 6-9.....$17.99
The Secret World of Walter Anderson.....Ages 6-10.....$17.99
Stars Above Us.....Ages 5-8.....$16.99
Talkin' About Bessie.....Ages 4-8.....$17.99
Tea Cakes for Tosh...Ages 5-8.....$16.99 *AVAILABLE DEC. 1ST BY SPECIAL PRE-RELEASE*
This Little Light of Mine.....Ages 5-8.....$16.95
Under the Baobab Tree.....Ages 4-7.....$16.99
When You Were Born.....Ages 3+.....$15.99
Sylvia Long*Good for younger readers with inquisitive minds Because You Are My Baby.....Ages 2-5.....$15.95
A Butterfly is Patient.....Ages 4-8.....$16.99
An Egg is Quiet.....Ages 4-8.....$16.99
Hush Little Baby.....Ages 2-4.....$12.99
Mother Goose.....Ages 4-8 .....$22.99
A Rock is Lively.....Ages 4-8.....$16.99
A Seed is Sleepy.....Ages 4-8.....$16.99
Snug as a Bug.....Ages 2-4.....$15.99
Thumbelina.....Ages 4-8.....$17.99
Chris Sheban*Works of fiction for all to enjoyBecause of Winn Dixie.....Ages 9+.....$15.99
Brooklyn Bridge.....Ages 10-14.....$17.95
The Lonely Book.....Ages 4-8.....$17.99
Night on the Range.....Ages 4-7.....$19.99
One Dog and His Boy.....Ages 8-12.....$16.99
Rex Zero and the End of the World.....Ages 8-12.....$16.99
Rex Zero King of Nothing.....Ages 8-12.....$16.95 Rex Zero the Great Pretender.....Ages 10-14.....$16.99
Six Innings.....Ages 9-14.....$16.95
The Story of a Seagull and the Cat Who Taught Her to Fly.....Ages 8-11.....$15.95
The Tiger Rising.....Ages 9-12.....$15.99
Matt Tavares*For the baseball lovers & history buffsThe Gingerbread Pirates.....Ages 4-9.....$16.99
Helen's Big World.....Ages 5-8.....$17.99
Henry Aaron's Dream.....Ages 8-10.....$16.99
Iron Hans.....Ages 6-10.....$16.99
Jack and the Beanstalk.....ages 3-6.....$16.99
Jack's Path of Courage.....Ages 5-8.....$17.99
Lady Liberty.....Ages 9-12.....$17.99 *LIMITED AVAILABILITY*
Mudball.....Ages 6-10.....$15.99
Oliver's Game.....Ages 6-10.....$15.99
Over the River & Through the Woods.....Ages 3+.....$16.99
There Goes Ted Williams.....Ages 4-8.....$16.99
Twas the Night Before Christmas.....All Ages.....$8.99 *AVAILABLE ON DEC. 1ST*
Zachary's Ball.....Ages 6-10.....$15.99
These books will be available on December 1st ONLY:E.B. Lewis:Tea Cakes for Tosh.....Ages 5-8...$16.99
The official release date is December 6th but they're releasing 20 copies early, just for us! Matt Tavares:Twas the Night Before Christmas.....All Ages.....$8.99
Timeless, black & white illustrations for all agesKathleen Krull, author: Lives of the Artists.....Ages 9-12.....$22.00
Lives of the Athletes.....Ages 9-12.....$21.00
Lives of Extraordinary Women.....Ages 9-12.....$21.00
Lives of the Musicians.....Ages 9-12.....$22.00
Lives of the Pirates.....Ages 9-12....$21.00
Lives of the Presidents.....Ages 9-12.....$21.00
Lives of the Writers.....Ages 9-12.....$21.00
Kathleen will be joining us to sign these books, as well as the Giants of Science series and Fartiste, illustrated by Boris Kulikov!Looking for a certain type of book?
Holiday Books:The Gingerbread Pirates.....Matt Tavares
Jackie's Gift.....EB Lewis
Over the River & Through the Woods.....Matt Tavares
This Little Light of Mine.....EB Lewis
Twas the Night Before Christmas.....Matt Tavares *AVAILABLE ON DEC. 1ST*
Chapter Books:Albert Einstein.....Boris Kulikov
Because of Winn Dixie.....Chris Sheban
The Brooklyn Bridge.....Chris Sheban
Charles Darwin.....Boris Kulikov
Isaac Newton.....Boris Kulikov
Keeping the Night Watch.....EB Lewis
Leonardo da Vinci.....Boris Kulikov
Marie Curie.....Boris Kulikov
One Dog and His Boy.....Chris Sheban
Rex Zero and the End of the World.....Chris Sheban
Rex Zero King of Nothing.....Chris Sheban
Rex Zero the Great Pretender.....Chris Sheban
Six Innings.....Chris Sheban
The Story of a Seagull and the Cat Who Taught Her to Fly.....Chris Sheban
The Tiger Rising.....Chris Sheban
Biographical & Historical Books:Albert Einstein.....Boris Kulikov
Barnum's Bones.....Boris Kulikov
Charles Darwin.....Boris Kulikov
Fartiste.....Boris Kulikov
Helen's Big World.....Matt Tavares
Henry Aaron's Dream.....Matt Tavares
Isaac Newton.....Boris Kulikov
Jack's Path of Courage.....Matt Tavares
Jackie's Gift.....EB Lewis
Lady Liberty.....Matt Tavares*LIMITED AVAILABILITY*
Leonardo da Vinci.....Boris Kulikov
Marie Curie.....Boris Kulikov
Sandy's Circus.....Boris Kulikov
The Secret World of Walter Anderson.....EB Lewis
Talkin' About Bessie.....EB Lewis
There Goes Ted Williams.....Matt Tavares
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Mark your calendars today!
Show continues through December 15th
Benefiting The Wooden Floor
Come to meet and mingle with our illustrators and enjoy their art, books, talks and demonstrations!
More than 40 different books and over 200 original illustrations will be available for pre-sale beginning Oct. 1st.
Featuring the work of these award-winning illustrators:
Boris Kulikov
E.B. Lewis
Sylvia Long
Yet another amazing array of talent!
Pre-sale of all books and artwork begins
Monday, October 1st and will go until each illustrator has pre-sold
200 books or close of business (5pm) on
Saturday, November 24th, whichever comes first.
Come for the art and books and stay all day!As in the past, we'll have our tent set up for the illustrator talks, demos and presentations. Where else in California can you view original children's book illustrations, meet the artists and get your books signed and dedicated all at the same time?
The Wooden Floor's mission is to empower low-income youth from diverse backgrounds to strengthen self-esteem, self-discipline and a sense of accomplishment through dance, academic and family programs. Since 2005, they are pround that 100% of their young artists graduate from high school on time and go on to pursue higher education. This is about three times the national average for their socio-economic peers.
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