The Art Marketer

Coloring Pages & Posters from April Dippy Design

I absolutely Love these! My friend, April Dippy, a Graphic Designer and a young mother, created these designs for parents, home schoolers, teachers, librarians and children of all ages to enjoy a little creative family time together.

Works well for solo adults too! 

Available as:

Dry Erase Coloring Posters in Fathead material
Easy floor, window or wall application (LOW TACK, so very movable and durable)

$30 each 24x24" or $100 for your choice of 4 mix & match.

There are 25 designs available for all different ages. 

No contact local pickup (Chicago area) -OR- shipping available ($5-$10)

Electronic Payments accepted. 

Also available as PDF's. 

For more information & a selection of other available designs: email [email protected].

 

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ACES Magazine April 2020

The April 2020 issue of ACES is available online only. Given the current circumstances in the world today, the Publisher made the difficult decision not to have a print version this month.

 

ACES Magazine April 2020

 

I have two articles in this issue.

The first article I wrote for this issue, April Showers on the East End of Long Island (pages 17-19), is in keeping with my previous columns for ACES, and highlights upcoming events on the East End of Long Island originally scheduled for this April.

 

However, as we reached our deadline in mid-March, at least one of these events was postponed. Please check the venues for cancellations, as I am certain others have since followed suit given our 'new normal' in the moment. Some venues, I am told, will be streaming, or offering other options online. Which brings me to my second article. 

 

 

My second article in this issue, A World of Art at your Fingertips (page 6-7), celebrates so many of the wonderful websites that we are able to access while remaining quarantined at home with our families. With every challenge we collectively face, we manage to collectively find the silver lining in those challenges, very often summoning dormant creative forces within ourselves to do so.

 

 

Where we can’t leave our homes, we find new ways of bringing our creative talents to your homes, be it through an online publication, or through the many links you will find in my second article that bring the magic of live theater, opera, art fairs and national parks to you.

 

We hope you are all staying safe, responsible and healthy while finding your own creative ways to be utilizing your newfound time.

 

<3 Lisa

 

Want to be featured in an upcoming issue of ACES?

Please contact [email protected].

 

 

 

Susan Skoorka to exhibit in The Southampton Artist's Association 2020 Winter Art Exhibit

 

 

Susan Skoorka, an artist based in NYC and Southampton, NY. will have several pieces in the Southampton Artists Association 2020 Winter Art Exhibit.

The Exhibition is at The Levitas Center for the Arts, Southampton Cultural Center, 25 Pond Lane, Southampton, NY from February 19th thru March 1st 2020. There is an Opening Reception on Saturday, February 22nd from 4-6pm.

 

 

 

 

About Susan Skoorka 

Susan Skoorka has been an award-winning graphic designer for over thirty years. Before launching her own design firm, Skoorka Design, Susan was an art director at Time magazine. At Time and Skoorka Design, Susan won national and international recognition for her innovative graphic design work from the Art Director's Club, The Type Director's Club of New York, Graphis and various international design publications.

Susan's work has been exhibited at the Carter Burden Gallery in NYC; Guild Hall in East Hampton, NY; Gail Wilson Gallery in Southampton, NY; the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, NY and The Gallery in Washington, Connecticut.

Inspired by such artists as Matisse, Susan works with brightly colored paper cut into bold shapes and artfully arranged in collage fashion, a style she calls Çut Paper Collage.  Her constructions have been exhibited at the Carter Burden Gallery. Her illustrations and constructions are in private and corporate collections. Her work may also be seen on Artsy.net. 

 

The Southampton Artists Association (SAA)

The SAA provides opportunities for artists to exhibit their work in various venues, such as Agawam Park, where they host an annual summer outdoor show and at Southampton Town Hall, where the SAA hosts one-person shows on a monthly basis. 

SAA members are artists eighteen years and older who reside on the eastern end of Long Island - on the South Fork from Remsenburg to Montauk and on the North Fork from Calverton to Orient Point. The SAA also welcomes Supporters of the Arts who are not artists themselves. For more information on SAA visit Southampton Artists Association.

 

About the Southampton Cultural Center

Southampton Cultural Center (SCC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, combines art, education, dance, music and theatre to engage and nourish the entire community with the arts. Established in 1985, SCC serves all East End residents and visitors by providing a variety of programming including classes, art exhibitions and live performances for children and adults at affordable prices. A bequest by the late Willard Levitas and his wife Aura allowed a renovation and expansion that led to the 2006 opening of SCC’s lauded performance space the Levitas Center for the Arts. https://www.scc-arts.org/

 

 

SAA Winter Art Exhibit

February 19th - March 1st

Opening Reception - Saturday, February 22nd, 4-6pm

Levitas Center for the Arts at the Southampton Cultural Center

25 Pond Lane, Southampton, NY

 

Viewing Hours: 

Friday - Saturday: 12-6pm

Sunday - Thursday: 12-4pm

 

*the framed cut paper collage by Susan Skoorka shown top left measures 15 1/2" x 19 1/2" and is titled Ócean. Signed and dated by the artist, the piece will be exhibited at the SAA 2020 Winter Art Show and is available for sale at the show or through the artist. 

Umbrella Eric, A Sculpture by Graham Ibbeson

Say Hello to Umbrella Eric, a fiberglass resin sculpture by renowned British Artist, Graham Ibbeson. Dated back to 1991, Umbrella Eric will be celebrating his 30th birthday in 2021. He is
created from fiberglass resin and is from a Limited Edition series of 10.

Umbrella Eric measures 23.5" high (from the top of his head to the bottom of the base), 10" across (at the widest point, from the tip of one hand to the other) and he stands on a base that measures 7" x 10". He is all in one piece, and in perfect condition. 

He derives the name 'Umbrella Eric' because a close look at his head and you will see that he has been designed with an open umbrella as his inspiration. His face is concave with a cane-like handle protruding from his mouth. You can even see the spires emanating from the center of his face. And if you turn Umbrella Eric around, you see the back of his head protrudes where his face sinks back, just as an open umbrella does. 

Eric wears an old fashioned outfit, that speaks to his British creator's origins: Grey shorts, a blue vest and a white shirt, rolled up at the sleeves. A belt holds his shorts up, while we see his shirt coming out in the back. Traditional black shoes and grey socks cover his feet. He is standing on a grey, stone-like base.

He is signed, dated and numbered by the artist on the back of his stone-like base.

 

Umbrella Eric was given to a client of mine as a gift by a NYC artist dealer friend of hers back in the 1990's. His provenance is impeccable, as is the condition he is in. My client has enlisted my help in finding this extraordinary piece a new home as she downsizes her collection.

Umbrella Eric has taken residence in my home until we find him a new home. He is at once, endearing, unusual, charming, sweet and I can greatly appreciate the wonderful creative mind of his creator. Indeed, everyone I have introduced to Umbrella Eric has commented that 'he grows on you'. With each turn, the viewer notices something else about him. And with each viewing one discovers new folds, shadows and expressions.

But, alas, his time with me will be limited until we find the appropriate collector, home or gallery to call his forever home. We are excited to meet you! 

 

ABOUT THE ARTIST, GRAHAM IBBESON

Graham Ibbeson was born in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, in 1955. Graham studied at Trent Polytechnic and Royal College of Art.

Graham Ibbeson's public collections have been shown in: 

• The British Council
• Yorkshire Sculpture Park
• The London Toy Museum
• The Victoria and Albert Museum

 

He received the Madame Tussauds Award for Figurative Art in 1978 and has received various commissions from the following: 

• 1978   Commonwealth Institute (London)        
• 1978   London Symphony Orchestra                 
• 1978   Victoria and Albert Museum (London)    
• 1978   British Airport Authority (London)         
• 1985   Victoria and Albert Museum (London)    
• 1991   Eurotunnel                                             

 

Although most of Ibbeson's sculptures are in bronze, he spent a short period of his life creating fiberglass sculptures. He is no longer creating fiberglass sculptures, which greatly increases their value and appeal. 

And while he is widely known throughout England, he is not as widely known in the USA, which also creates the new appeal in the art of discovering this talented sculptor whose work stands out from so many others, and will only continue to increase in value with time. 

We are entertaining any serious offers.

Please email us with your interest at: [email protected].

Umbrella Eric may be shipped, or if you are in the NYC metro area, we can set-up an appointment for you to see him. We look forward to hearing from you soon. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Photographs of Umbrella Eric by Peter Scifo Photography. 

images are subject to copyright laws. Please request permission for use before doing so.

 

 

Christine Alfery's Calendar of Upcoming Events - Fall & Winter 2019

From Miami to Montana, Wisconsin to San Diego and strategic locations in-between, Christine Alfery’s Art will be painting galleries, universities, towns and cities throughout the USA and beyond.

Following is a schedule of events, exhibitions, art fairs and galleries Christine’s work will be shown through the end of this year, along with the honors she’s received for competitions won.

If you are anywhere near any of these locations, do yourself a favor and go see her work. It is so much more vibrant and moving in person than through a computer screen.

Can’t get to one of the shows. You can purchase her work online at https://christinealfery.com.

 

 

CHRISTINE ALFERY

A Calendar of Upcoming Events

Art Exhibitions, Art Fairs, Studio Tours & Awards

 

 

 

 

STUDIO TOUR

OCTOBER 2019

Columbus Day Weekend

October 11^th, October 12^th & October 13^th   10am-5pm

Northwoods Art Tour

 

 

 

INTERNATIONAL ART FAIRS

SOFA Expo, Chicago, Illinois

October 31^st thru November 3^rd 2019

Christine will be exhibiting with Artblend Gallery.

 

Spectrum Miami, Florida

Mana Wynwood Convention Center, Miami, Florida

318 NW 23^rd Street, Miami, Florida

Thursday, December 5^th through December 8^th

Christine will be exhibiting with Artblend Gallery during Art Basel Week

 

 

NATIONAL JURIED COMPETITIONS

August 19th through October 6th 2019

Northwest Art Center America's 2019 All Media Exhibition

Northwest Art Center, Minot State University, 500 University Avenue, Minot, North Dakota 58707

Rolling Stones & Moving Contraption (left), 40×30  Acrylic and watercolor on paper

 

 

 

September 13^th through October 18^th, 2019

39th Annual Juried Competition, A Sense of Place

Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, Augusta, Florida

Don't Fence Me In, 51 applicants accepted from 389 entries received

 

 

32^nd Annual Northern National Art Competition

Nicolet College Art Gallery, Rhinelander, Wisconsin 54501

Creative Contraptions

40×60 Acrylic on Canvas

1 of 90 works chosen from 350 submissions

Opening Reception, September 26^th at 5pm at the Northwoods Center, Nicolet College, Rhinelander, Wisconsin 54501

Tickets may be purchased at Diane's Frame Shop, Trig's Service Desk, ArtStart or call Tom Winquist at 715-362-6988. Tickets can be pre-purchased and picked up at the door - No tickets will be sold at the door.

 

October 2nd through November 2nd, 2019

73^rd Annual International Exhibition

Spinning Plate Gallery, 5821 Baum Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Gallery Hours, Wednesday – Saturday, 11am-4pm

Pittsburgh Watercolor Society Aqueous Open

52 works chosen out of 210

Pineapple, 22×30 watermedia on paper

 

 

 

 

 

October 4 - 26, 2019

SALI National Abstract Art Exhibition XV

Southside Art League SALI Ind. Midwest National Abstract

Coney Island, 16x16 watermedia on paper

www.SouthsideArtLeague.org
At The Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis, IN. 46203

 

 

 

October 4th through October 30th

San Diego Watercolor Society International Exhibition

Snake Charmer, 40x40 watercolor and acrylic on paper

 

 

 

October 3rd through November 14th

NorthStar Watermedia Society National Juried Exhibition

Lakeville Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, Minnesota 

Roller Coaster

 

 

 

 

 

October 4^th through November 1^st 2019

Montana Watercolor Society National Exhibition

525 Electric Ave. Bigfork, Montana 59911

Entrapment, watermedia on paper

 

October 25th – November 15th

64 ARTS. National Juried Art Exhibition  

Buchanan Center for the Arts. 64 Public Square, Monmouth, IL   

Awards reception October 17th  

Dragon Kite

 

 

November 2^nd thru December 20^th 2019

Southern Carolina National Watercolor Exhibition

https://scwatermedia.com/2019-annual-exhibition/  

Eagles Nest, 40x30 watermedia on paper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christine's Work may also be found: 

At The Evalyn Dunn Gallery in Westfield, NJ.

Artblend Gallery in Pompano Beach, Florida

Moondeer and Friends Gallery in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin

 

She is represented by  The Art Marketer of Shelter Island Heights, NY.

 

For more information, please visit her website at: https://christinealfery.net 

Should you wish to purchase any artworks, visit: https://christinealfery.com

 

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Christine Alfery - Art Reflecting Life Reflecting Art

Christine Alfery wears many hats. Living an inspiring life that inspires her art, her work reflects her life.

And might I say she seems to excel in everything she endeavors to do. Wife, Mother, Artist, Writer, Poet, Teacher, Outdoorsman, Adventure seeker...

On a recent trip to the Northwest Territories of Canada, including Eagles Nest River and Kasba Lake (left), Christine looks right at home catching a Trophy 18# Lake Trout as she does painting in her studio!

The trip inspired her newest series on Rivers. All of which relates to so many of the other themes we find in her work - Traveling, Journeys, Nature...

One thing is for sure, she brings a positive and passionate spirit to everything she accomplishes, which might well explain why she does excel in everything she engages in, not to mention the extraordinary energy, momentum and vision she brings to everything she touches - which is never more apparent than as it is reflected through her art work.

 

Following are just a few of the paintings inspired by her recent adventures.

Snowshoe River, 14x14, Watermedia on Watercolor paper

Eagles Nest River and Terns : Kasba Lake, Canada, 14x14, Acrylic on Paper

 

Fishing, Fishing, Fishing (above left); Terns Diving for Fish (above right)

each 14x14, Watermedia on Watercolor paper

Spirit of the Land, 14x14, Watermedia on Watercolor Paper

Spirit of the Land II, 14x14, Watermedia on Watercolor paper

 

Rain, Sun, Fog (above left) and Rocks, Rocks and More Rocks (above right)

each 14x14, Watermedia on Watercolor Paper

Inukshuk - Spirits That Have Lingered, 14x14, Watermedia on Watercolor paper

 

Christine's work is available as originals or prints. To inquire about her work, visit her e-commerce site: https://christinealfery.com/

To read about her adventures, musings, travels, and thoughts about art and life, you may visit and subscribe to her blog, https://christinealfery.net/blog-posts/

 

 

ABOUT CHRISTINE ALFERY

Christine Alfery has been creating and selling her art since the 1960’s. In the 1990’s she was a creative force on the national interior design scene. As her style has evolved, so has the interest, intrigue and demand for her work. Christine’s paintings have been widely exhibited in museums, galleries and in corporate and private collections throughout the United States and the world.

Her artistic style shows a maturity that comes from a lifetime of creative exploration. Christine’s “experimental abstractions” are filled with playful iconic symbols which enable her to “integrate the real with the abstract.” Christine is deeply influenced by the abstract expressionists, including: Hans Hofman, Mark Rothko, Elaine and Willem de Kooning, Jackson Pollock, Joan Mitchell, Helen Frankenthaler and Cy Twombly, to name a few, yet her style is uniquely her own.

Christine earned her Bachelors of Science degree, her Master’s degree in Education, her MFA degree and her Ph.D in Contemporary Art History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

She shows her contemporary, conceptual watercolor and acrylic paintings nationally and internationally. She competes in watercolor competitions around the world. Christine has won over 100 national awards and is a signature member of 10 national watercolor societies throughout the United States. She has been in more than 65 publications.

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