Tis the Season

Well, it's Black Friday and everyone's out frantically trying to snatch up their favorite deals.  Things here are much less frantic but still busy as people come in with Cold Nose Warm Art entries, watch the Kinkade Highlighter do her thing with the canvases or take advantage of the 50% off sale.  The holiday season has definitely begun.

Over the last few months we've added some exciting new artists!  Why not refresh your home or work environment with the work of Doug Bloodworth's photorealistic food, Cynthia Decker's fantastic (almost surrealist) fantasies, Craig Kosak's modern wildlife or Ben Steele's blend of Pop Art, Vincent Van Gogh, Edward Hopper, Rembrandt and neon gas.  These talented artists will stretch your imagination and broaden your artistic horizons.  What a great gift!

Pecan Pie
by Doug Bloodworth

Equilibrium III
by Cynthia Decker

Leap of Faith
by Craig Kosak

Merill Inn
by Ben Steele

That's not to say, however, that all our best selling artists haven't also offered some excitement! New releases by Bateman, Brenders, Christensen, Bean, Ford, Gustafson, Kaatz, Rowenna, Kinkade and Terpning also fill our New Releases page.  Browse now for gifts or your wish list!

Countdown to Robert Bateman’s show

Norah Lynne Brown, Robert Bateman, Alan Brown
(30 years ago)

Things are all abuzz here at Gallery One! Robert Bateman will be with us again this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! Jen has completely re-arranged the exhibits to make way for more of his works. The exhibit is as spectacular as it always is when she gets a show ready. But this one features a huge variety of his older papers and the best selection of his newer giclées that you’ll ever find anywhere; and they’re all beautifully framed! You’ll find a big shipment of his newest book displayed on the front counter too.

Staffing arrangements have been made for refreshments, sales and security. We’ve had a technical rehearsal of the A/V equipment and believe we have everything as ready as it can be for now. Final set-up will wait for just before the show.

Even though Robert Bateman has been here 15 times before, each of his visits generate an almost electric excitement in each one of us and in so many of our clients. His long and illustrious career with his devotion to conservation and his incredible body of work is a big part of the reason. But he’s also a good friend. Don’t miss this chance to spend some time with a true legend in the world of art!  In the meantime, browse his artwork.

Felicia Returns!

Suzanne Valadon

Our dear and very popular art lecturer, Felicia Zavarella Stadelman, is returning this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. to continue her art lecture series!  This time the subject is Suzanne Valadon who transformed herself from an artist model into a successful artist.

Felicia’s art lectures divulge what your art history books failed to tell you.  Entitled, “Through the Eyes of the Artist”, and inspired by Felicia’s own enthusiasm, this lecture series is designed to provide a richer insight through the artist’s personal perspective.  Her education and background in art history was only the beginning of her quest for all the drama, dish and dirt that she could discover about her subjects.

Originally funded by a grant from the Cleveland Museum of Art to help bring art into the lives of school children, “Through the Eyes of the Artist” has evolved into a program for people of all ages interested in uncovering the fascinating details of the lives and works of some of our most renowned and influential artists.  For the past fifteen years, Felicia has trained over 400 art docents, and delivered art history lectures in schools and communities in Ohio, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Felicia’s lectures offer an exclusive view into the remarkable lives and times of our favorite artists.  Each presentation is enhanced with music, prints and wonderful images to help tell the story of the artist.  In addition, every member of the audience will receive an overview of the artist and a note card memento.  Add free parking, admission, coffee and donuts and you have an irresistible invitation to experience art history in an uncommon way, courtesy of Gallery One!  Our doors open at 10 – see you there!

Keeping Up with Clancy

Hi Everybody!  Clancy here.  Just thought I should remind all you artistic kids out there to keep working on your entries in my first annual "Cold Nose <3 Warm Art"™ contest!  Be creative and original and use watercolors, acrylics or oil paints or sculpt me from clay, paper mâche, fabric or wood; whatever medium makes you happy!  You'll find some inspirational images at www.galleryone.com!  I can hardly wait to see all the entries!  Deadline for submission is November 23 at 6 p.m.  Get your entry form here.  And if you're on Facebook, please stop by & "like" me!

Did you know that October is Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month? Save a life: Adopt a dog (or a cat)!   I can tell you from experience that getting a loving forever home is the most important thing any pet can have!  My Mom & Dad take me to classes, the vet, the groomer, the dog park and even to work!  Being in a cage all day is no one's idea of a great life, right?  I sure hope you can find room in your hearts and homes for at least one new family member.  AND, most shelters even run specials on the adoption fee this month!  Here's a link for you locals to a few other Lake County shelters.

Ohio artist, Lynn Kaatz Retirement Sale

Lynn Kaatz, artist

Lynn Kaatz, originally from Elyria OH, has announced his retirement.  Well known throughout North America for his collector plates, fine prints and original paintings, Lynn was twice named winner of the Ohio "Duck Stamp" competition. His artistic talents, along with his contributions to conservation, have attracted legions of collectors and made him something of a celebrity, both locally and nationally.

Laughing, Lynn confesses to being something of a hoarder. “For years, I’ve retained ownership of hundreds of my original paintings...using my images for licensing purposes and refusing to sell the originals at any price. But now that I am 67 years old, I realize it is time make this vast inventory available to my collectors.”  His official retirement exhibition will begin September 28 at Gallery One, where hundreds of his original paintings will be on display and for sale at very affordable prices.

Cocker Spaniels - original acrylic by Lynn Kaatz

To further honor Lynn, Gallery One will make a $10 donation to the Lake Humane Society for every gallery or web visitor who purchases a Kaatz original painting and tells us, "I am a friend of the Humane Society."

While Kaatz, who now lives is Florida, insists he is retiring, he has no plans to sell his paints and brushes. “I admit that I will continue to paint special commissions and scenes from my southern surroundings and, of course, I will continue my interests as a life-long conservationist.”

Flying In by Lynn Kaatz

Kaatz can look back on a distinguished career that began in 1968 when he graduated first in his class from Cleveland’s prestigious Cooper School of Art. After a few years in California’s commercial art scene, he began a full-time career as a fine artist, racking up numerous awards. He is a two-time winner of the Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp Competition and a winner of the Kentucky Duck Stamp Competition. Numerous honors from Ducks Unlimited, Bradford Exchange, and scores of prestigious exhibitions are listed in his resume. He has long been a Gallery One favorite.

The Lynn Kaatz Retirement Exhibition will kick-off Gallery One's fall season.

♥ Help Lakeland Terrier Dogs ♥ VOTE FOR US TODAY!

Clancy Brown

Hi!  Clancy here with an incredible opportunity to give back.  Now that I've been lucky enough to have found my forever home, I want to pass along this chance for everyone out there to do a little good for the thousands of rescue animals still looking.

Rescue Me! is a 501c3 charity operated by World Environmental Organization. They have been nominated to receive a large grant from Chase Bank's Community Giving Program. This grant will help Lakeland Terrier Dogs and other animals in need.

Your vote will determine the size of the grant RescueMe.org receives, so please take 30 seconds to vote for Rescue Me! now...

CLICK HERE TO VOTE BEFORE SEPT. 19: http://lakelandterrier.rescueme.org/vote

Please email/share this on Facebook, Twitter, etc. with anyone interested in helping animals.

A vote for World Environmental Organization at Chase goes directly to Rescue Me!

Announcing our 1st Annual Kid's Art Competition

Gallery One has a full slate of art events scheduled for fall ...headed by a brand new art competition for kids. The contest, titled Cold Nose/Warm Art, encourages kids from 4-18 to depict Gallery One's "top dog" in any medium.

Clancy Brown

The gallery "top dog" is Clancy, an 18-pound Lakeland Terrier rescue that has become a Gallery One fixture since his Memorial Day adoption. Officially, Clancy is owned by Gallery One president, Alan Brown.

(At 20-months-old, Clancy spends much of his working hours under the president's desk, often untying his shoes.)

"We plan for this competition to become an annual event," said Brown. "Our goal is to encourage kids to use their imaginations and their talents...and perhaps to become fine artists and/or savvy collectors as adults."

On December 1, famed artist/author Dean Morrissey will judge the competition and award prizes which will include the first annual "Clancy" for best in show plus a variety of gift certificates and ribbons. Information and photographs of Clancy are posted at www.galleryone.com. 

Here are other links for your convenience:

Clancy's autobiography: http://galleryone.com/BIOCL.html

Contest rules and entry form: http://galleryone.com/coldnose.pdf

And our fall calendar: http://galleryone.com/art_shows.html

We invite you to attend our events, meet our noted artists and enjoy wine and cheese along with our selection of fine art. Please note that parking and admission are free for all Gallery One events. Thank you, in advance, for your support of the arts.