Vegas, Baby!

Last week was the West Coast Art and Frame Show in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Mirage. There was everything conceivable going on in the world of art--particularly framed two-dimensional artwork. There were new ways to present giclee gallery wraps, without frames and a multitude of new mat and frame options.

As it's the biggest organization of its kind, certain trends present themselves. This year, there is a lot of color--tangerine tango (A) is the Pantone color of the year and it is HOT! There is a lot still going on with the combination of chartreuse and turquoise (B) and anything that speaks of natural (D), particularly bamboo, stone and beige. In frames the word was mirror-finish (C) and a lot of silver-colored metal and wood. These concepts are sure to seep into design trends all around and influence color choices for palettes and interiors for most of this year.

Merry Christmas!

To all our friends, family and fans,

May your celebrations be joyful and all your holidays be GRAND.

We wish you peace and happiness.

Gil and Cheryl

New Projects--December 2011

There seems to have been a flurry of events in the past month or so that have called for flowers--bouquets sent to friends and family across the nation.

Rather than send flowers with fleeting powers, Gil chose to translate his feelings into something more permanent with this studio arrangement. With a title of "Forever," we hope to extend a reminder for the recipients of what they all mean to us for, well, a very long time.

Printed on canvas, this image has the visual quality of an oil painting, suitable for framing without glass. Is there someone on your list who you want to remind of your love for them?

Underwater Images

On Sunday we had the chance to get in the water with some children (and parents!) at AquaSafe in Scottsdale. The kids ranged in age from just a few months old to early teens and sported their best smiles for portraits just in time for the holidays. We think everyone had fun and the images are great!

We graciously thank AquaSafe Swim School for the opportunity to bring this brand of portraiture to their families. You can see our underwater world at h2ohphoto.com; book a private session for your kids in season. Check out AquaSafe at aquasafeswim.com.

Buddha

We were entrusted with John Tryon's Buddha to reproduce. He's primarily a plen air painter, choosing oils to paint desert scenes. The original piece of art was done specifically for a yoga studio and other teachers have expressed interest in having their own, albeit smaller, version.

We were as pleased with the results as he was for his clients. He can be contacted directly, if interested, for your own limited edition giclee canvas print at johnt.artinoils@gmail.com

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We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone that stopped by our temporary digs at Hidden in the Hills this November. The weather was the best we've ever encountered for the event, the participants were enthusiastic, the conversations engaging and it was the most profitable art show in years. What could be better? Well, we did learn of even more places we need to see. We always like that.

While everyone loved our critters, the image that commanded the most attention is one of an ancient dwelling commonly referred to as House on Fire. We call it "Burning down the House." You can see why!

The Images

We are excited to report that sales of our newly published book are going fabulously; beyond expectation. A project that we finished in time for Father's Day this year, to honor our dads, has been very well received. Trying to narrow down our favorite images for this compendium was the most challenging part.

We are grateful to our friends and fans that helped us 'focus' on the best of the best.

The coffee table books make great gifts and are available by special order in time for the holidays. Perhaps there's a father on your list that would most appreciate it?