Segil Fine Art Source
Segil Fine Art

 Gallery:
110 West Lime Ave
Old Town Monrovia
CA 91016

Phone:
626-358-5563

Hours:
Tu-Sat 1-6pm

Online:
SegilFineArt.com
Personal Note
Save The Date!

Segil Fine Art is thrilled to present a new collection of paintings by artist Trish Kertes in her solo show. There will be a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception, Saturday, April 5 from 5-7pm. The show will be on display through Saturday, April 26. This exhibit will also be available for online viewing at www.segilfineart.com.

Our current exhibit, Urban LA & the Allure of Southern California, featuring Ben Abril and Segil Fine Art Gallery Artists will be on display through Saturday, March 22. Be sure to visit the gallery before Mr. Abril’s work is sold or goes back in the vaults!
Laura Segil
Segil Fine Art Gallery

In this Issue
This month I would like to introduce you to the work of Trish Kertes.
TRISH KERTES
Trish Kertes, of La Canada Flintridge, is a noted local artist who is featured at many venues and galleries. She paints works of local California scenes and Italy. Trish has become well known for her colorful painting style as she interprets nature with her brushes on canvas. She often paints on location, which keeps her “in touch” with her subject matter. Her handling of light playing across a landscape is one of the many delightful and compelling aspects of her work.

She continues to create her series of Angeles Crest area paintings. Trish says that “This is an area that I hike frequently, so it is very familiar to me and close to my heart. When I am hiking, I have time to absorb the light and colors around me, in addition to the peace and serenity I feel in that environment”. She is also an avid “birder” which takes her to many picturesque areas that then become subject matter for her paintings.

Trish’s recent trip to Italy resulted in several paintings. Those sold quickly and she has created new works of her favorite places: Tuscany, Venice, Portofino and Bellagio. “I have so many wonderful images of Italy and such great memories that I will never tire of painting them”, related Trish.

“One of the most rewarding aspects of being an artist is sharing my work with others.” Many of Trish’s clients select a painting that will be hung over the mantle in their home. “Having my work displayed in a place of honor in a client’s home is very rewarding to me.” Trish creates custom-designed pieces for clients who have been looking “for years” and can’t find the perfect artwork for their home. She also offers giclees, prints and cards for sale.

Galleries exhibiting Trish’s paintings include Segil Fine Art Gallery in Monrovia, United Wood Craftsmen Gallery in Big Bear Lake, and Descanso Gardens Art Gallery in La Canada, California.

Professional Affiliations: California Art Club, Oil Painters of America, Past-president of Verdugo Hills Art Association (2 years), and Legacy Artists, a local group of artists dedicated to preserving open spaces and encouraging protection the environment through their art.

Collecting Segil Fine Art Artists
What Makes That Painting So Expensive?

Written by Lynne Fearman
Edited by Linda Strack

This month we asked an artists and a gallery professional to give their opinions on one of the questions we get most often in the gallery..."What makes that painting so expensive?"

When entering a gallery, the first thing you look for is a painting that speaks to your soul. The second thing you do is look at the price. You may take a step back and gasp with surprise! What makes the painting so expensive? Is it worth it?

Many people think that the price for an original piece of artwork is arbitrary; A number fished out of thin air and perhaps indefensible.

Here are some things to keep in mind when evaluating what determines the pricing of an original piece of art:
  • What is the skill level of the artist? Does their skill reflect education, training and perhaps years of experience in their field? One has to include the years of learning to paint and taking perhaps numerous and costly workshops to improve skill levels. There can be hundreds of paintings to get to that level of expertise before one painting is potentially worthy of framing. The cost of materials to create the work alone can be very expensive. Not only the pigments, but brushes, solvents, canvas, paper etc., is the base line only for pricing, and where that can be calculated by the united inch, talent and experience cannot.

  • Where is the location of the gallery? Like every other business, rent, taxes and location affect the retail pricing of any goods.

  • How is the painting framed? Is the framing custom, which greatly enhances the work or mass produced, just to get the work on the wall? Is the work matted? Is the glass perhaps museum glass to prevent fading? These can be important design enhancement choices that need to be reflected in the pricing. A painting without framing is like a light bulb without a lamp. What use is it?

  • How does the gallery commission affect the price? All galleries charge the artist a commission on the sale of the work. This is how the gallery stays in business. A proper gallery that markets correctly must cover their costs before they ever reach a profit line. If artists could sell their work entirely on their own, they most certainly would. But most need the assistance and visibility of the gallery to get their work into public view.

  • Most landscape artists travel to expand their vision of topics and pay for models to pose, if they do figutive work.

  • Storage of inventory is another expense. If an artist is prolific, it takes time to sell larger bodies of work. In that time, potential damage to frames or canvases can drive the retail value up.
Art, created by regional talent and purchased by local collectors, is truly a bargain when you think about. It can feed the soul. Landscapes can expand your universe without even leaving the house! Art can last for generations if cared for properly and can go up in value the longer you own it. But more importantly, purchasing a piece of art often has nothing to do with the price. When the work is right for you, it’s almost like falling in love. One cannot explain emotionally why they need to buy it. They just do. Who can put a value on that? The only problem is: It can’t be driven, worn, eaten of used in any other number of fundamental ways. It can only be enjoyed. That’s priceless!!

Jason Situ
Claudia Michelle Betty


Cody DeLong

Jennifer McChristian
News
FINE ART EXHIBIT OF OIL PAINTINGS BY TRISH KERTES

Descanso Gardens Art Gallery Presents
a Fine Art Exhibit of Oil Paintings
By Trish Kertes
March 7-April 3, 2008
with a reception for the Artist on Sunday, March 16 from 12-4 pm
Location: Carriage House Gallery (adjacent to the Boddy House)
Open daily from 10 am to 4 pm. 818-949-0125

Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada, CA 91011
Open Daily 818-949-4200
This invitation entitles you and a guest to a 50% discount on entry to the gardens during this show. Print this invitation and present to Descanso Gardens admission gate.
"THE ARTISTS OF THE CANYON"

The Chevy Chase Country Club Presents: THE ARTISTS OF THE CANYON, an exhibition of original art by eighteen local artists, Tuesday March 11 through Sunday March 30. The exhibition is open for public viewing daily (except Mondays) from 9am until 6pm and Fridays until 9pm. A special opening reception and wine tasting will be held for the general public on Friday, March 14 from 4:30 until 6:30.

The Chevy Chase Country Club is at 3067 East Chevy Chase Drive. The exhibit will be presented the lounge, restaurant, and ballroom. This is the third show in a series featuring local artists.

SAVE THE DATES
"Urban LA & the Allure of Southern California"
Ben Abril; A Retrospective
Segil Fine Art Gallery Artists
This exhibit will be on display through Saturday, March 23rd

"Solo Exhibit"
Trish Kertes
April 5-April 26
Opening Reception, Saturday, April 5


"Visions of California"
Linda Brown
May 3-May 31
Opening Reception, Saturday, May 3

"Combining Traditions"
Lynne Fearman
Felice Hrovat
June 7-July 5
Opening Reception, Saturday, July 7