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Segil Fine Art is pleased to announce our 2006 Fall Showcase featuring sculpture, oil and watercolor paintings by William Abell, Cliff Barnes, Donal Jolley and Larry Rolph.
This
prolific group of artists will be exhibiting their finest works in a
new collection for a wonderfully eclectic group show. The gallery
will be hosting two receptions for to you to enjoy this vast and highly
creative collection of artwork. Please join us for one, or both,
of the following dates; Saturday, October 7th, 5-8pm or Saturday,
October 21st, 5-8pm for a wine and hors d'oeuvres reception. This exhibit is also available for online viewing at www.segilfineart.com. | |
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Laura Segil Segil Fine Art Gallery | ||
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This month I would like to introduce you to the work of William Abell, Cliff Barnes, Donal Jolley and Larry Rolph.
   WILLIAM ABELL
was raised and educated in Southern California. His love of art,
gardens and wilderness were nourished and nurtured at an early age at
family hideaways by the sea and in the mountains. Although William is
best know for his unique, one-of-a-kind wood sculptures, he is most
proud of his monumental sculpture water wall. This abstract piece is
constructed of concrete and was completed in 1994. It resides at the
City of Glendale Civic Center.CLIFF BARNES is a born-and-bred Californian. While attending Burbank High School, he received a Disney scholarship to attend the Art Center School of Design. Upon his graduation, Cliff entered the field of architectural illustration. During a year-long trip to Europe, Cliff utilized the training and skills he had acquired to paint various scenes in Italy, Spain and Switzerland. When he returned to the states, he brought the paintings with him, and sold them at various art exhibits and galleries. Later he traveled through Indian reservations and visited rodeos, where he became inspired to paint the American West. No matter whether he is painting the deserts, the rugged mountains, or coastal scenes, the West has become Cliff's favorite subject matter and his full-time passion. Cliff has been recognized for both his bold use of color and skill in using oils and watercolor. In addition, his charcoal, or ?conte? drawings have received a number of awards and Gold Medals, and two of his 10? x 8? paintings of California hang in the San Bernardino County Government Museum. Cliff has been listed in the book Contemporary Western Artists and has been written up in Art of the West magazine. His work has also been shown at the Gallery Americana in Carmel, CA; Troy's Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ; John DeMott Gallery in Santa Rosa, CA; and the Burk Gallery in Boulder City, NV.  DONAL JOLLEY was
born Zion National Park, Utah, the son of a Park Service Chief Ranger.
After graduating from Brigham Young University, Donal relocated to
southern California and worked as an illustrator for the Aerospace
Corporation in Redondo Beach and San Bernardino for twelve years. He
finally left in 1971 to paint full time. In the 1960's Donal illustrated cartoons and articles for Rod & Custom and Car Craft magazines. He has exhibited in galleries and art shows from Los Angeles to Kansas City, and has had articles in Southwest Art and Art of the West magazines, among others. His 2006 shows also include the annual San Dimas show in April, and the Peppertree Art Show in Santa Ynez in May. Donal lives with his wife, Velma in Rimforest, CA in the San Bernardino Mountains. His studio was built on the second floor of their home. A separate gallery is set aside for paintings of mountain scenes, including Lake Arrowhead and the surrounding forest. Travel to areas of the southwest, old banjos, classic cars and hot rods occupy any spare time he has left after painting. LARRY ROLPH is a California native, an artist and a contributor to the art world. | ||
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Why Do Collectors Collect? I've often said that much of the pleasure
in art magazines can be found years later when you are going through
your now gigantic stack and deciding what must be thrown away. My
Dad actually taught me the fun of going through old magazines as if you
were on a treasure hunt. His favorite 'dive spots' are old
National Geographics. Once a year the Monterey Public Library
gets rid of all of their old magazines and offers them to the
public. My Dad is first in line with his Exacto knife!Three Part Series Part One; An Introduction to Why a Collector Collects In the past two years of writing Collector's Corner, I've certainly had
the pleasure to draw upon my own experiences to share with you.
But it's just as exciting to come across an expert's words in the form
of an article, often hidden away for years, only to give to them a new
light, a fresh voice and a new audience. The following insight came from an April 2002 edition of American Artist magazine from an article written by Gregory J. Peterson entitled, What Motivates a Collector? Wow! What indeed, I?d like to know! Mr. Peterson, a passionate collector, corporate attorney and the author of The Joy of Art Collecting, begins by telling his readers; "I've been collection contemporary realist art for more than a decade, and in that time I've come to see collecting as an art form in itself; a highly sophisticated means of self expression responding to profound inner desires and operating, as all art does, on a subconscious level. Although certain quantifiable factors such as market value, exert a strong influence, I believe the personal message perceived by the collector are ultimately the most persuasive in determining what to acquire. These attributes contained in the artwork will serve as the collector's medium to form his or her own statement." Well, this is quite a mouthful, but profoundly true. It's that personal message perceived by the collector that draws us to a work of art, and if that message is strong enough, leads to its purchase. In the next few editions of Collector's Corner we will explore the categories in which Mr. Peterson breaks down his theory and what makes them valuable for both the beginner and the well-seasoned collector. They are:
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Didn't get a chance to see our last exhibit of Jennifer McChristian's work? There are still a few select paintings available. Click here
for a post exhibit review. If there is a particular painting, or
paintings, you would like to see in person, we'll be happy to have it
available in the gallery for your viewing. Just call or email with your request and to make an appointment. Live out of town? We are happy to ship! | ||
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Save the Date:
Segil Fine Art September Exhibit Fall Showcase 2006
The
New Collections by William Abell, Cliff Barnes, Donal Jolley and Larry
Rolph October 2-29, 2006, with TWO receptions for the artists:
Saturday, October 7th 5-8pm Saturday, October 21st 5-8pm Foothill Art Walk Saturday, October 7th, 6-9 pm
There is a lot
going on 'art wise' on October 7th. Before or after our event,
take the Foothill Art Walk! Click here for a map.
Artist Career Training Seminar Making a Better Living as an Artist Sunday, October 8th, 3-3:45 pm and 4:5-30 pm
Hosted by Segil
Fine Art and Presented by Aletta de Wal.
3:00 - 3:45 p.m. Segil Fine Art Source is sponsoring a guest lecture by Aletta de Wal on "10 Tips for Success as a Professional Artist." There is no fee for this lecture - your hosts are Laura Segil and Artist Career Training. Sign up here> For address and directions to Segil Fine Art go to www.segilfineart.com/contact.htm 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Learn from 10 years of working with artists nationwide, what it really takes to manage your art business, promote your work and build your art marketing. To register for "Making a Better Living Making Art": for $35.00 by credit card click here> or $45.00 at the door by check. Please call 650.917.1225 to reserve your seat, regardless of payment method, so we know how many refreshments to have available for you. For more information, please call the gallery at 818-547-6741.  International Wine Tasting & Art Showing Hosted by Segil Fine Art
and Goudas & Vines Wine Shop Saturday, October 28, 6-9pm, Goudas & Vines, 2256 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose, CA 91020, www.goudasandvines.com $25 per person Please RSVP: 818-249-9950  A final note to all artists!
Don't forget that October 13th is the deadline for your Small Works
submissions. Click here for an info letter and an entry form if
you have not already entered. Thank you!
Anna Kelly Display at Beverly Hills Art Show
"Affair in the Garden" show in Beverly Hills on October 14 and 15. This show is along Santa Monica Blvd. between Rodeo Drive and Rexford. Anna's
booth will be directly across from the Information Booth, Booth #224.
She'll be doing painting
 demonstrations on Saturday at 2 pm and Sunday
at 11.Congratulations:
Linda Brown for her inclusion and sale at this year's
Arts for the Parks.
 Don Munz has a beautiful new website featuring his giclee prints. If you
like Don's work, you will love this site! Please visit www.donmunz.com
*Attention Gallery Artists! If you have news to share or upcoming events, please email Laura at the gallery. We'll be glad to get it in the newsletter! | ||