tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62105348408132566282024-03-14T07:22:35.460-06:00Davis & Blevins GalleryDavis & Blevins Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04575758527813271059noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210534840813256628.post-53023273366351750642013-11-15T16:47:00.002-06:002013-11-15T16:47:19.368-06:00What's Doin' at Davis & Blevins?Happy Friday!<br />
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Yes, yes, you heard correctly. We have officially reached "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!" Starbucks has its holiday menu up, Christmas stations are on the radio, Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away, and life is good! Of course, "The Hap-Happiest Season of All" is also the busiest season of all, and Davis & Blevins Gallery is no exception. Take a look at all the neat things we've got going on in the next few weeks:<br />
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<b>"Welcome Home"</b><br />
Donna Howell-Sickles: Solo Exhibition<br />
Artist Reception: Saturday, November 30, 1-7pm<br />
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<b>Jewelry Demonstration and Trunk Show</b><br />
Sunday, December 1, 12-4pm<br />
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<b>Folk Art Santas</b><br />
Saturday, December 7, 1-7pm<br />
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<b>"The Beauty is in the Details: A Small Works Collective"</b><br />
Saturday, December 7, 1-7pm<br />
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If you're out and about this holiday season, here's a smattering of the places that will be showcasing Donna Howell-Sickles work in the coming weeks:<br />
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<b>National Cowgirl Hall of Fame</b><br />
<b>Western Art Sale & Cocktail Party</b><br />
Fort Worth, TX<br />
Dec 10, 2013 4pm-9pm<br />
<a href="http://www.cowgirl.net/">www.cowgirl.net</a><br />
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<b>Adelante Gallery</b><br />
<b>Cowboy & Cowgirl Christmas Exhibit and Gift Boutique</b><br />
Oklahoma City, OK<br />
Dec 6, 2013 6pm-10pm<br />
Dec 7, 2013 Demos Noon-4pm<br />
Dec 8, 2013 Open House Noon-4pm<br />
<a href="http://www.adelantegallery.com/">www.adelantegallery.com</a><br />
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<b>The 2013 West Select: A Western Art Invitational Sale and Exhibition</b><br />
Phoenix, AZ<br />
Nov 10- Dec 31, 2013<br />
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<b>Booth Western Art Museum</b><br />
<b>Taking the Reins! The Art of Donna Howell-Sickles</b><br />
Carterville, GA<br />
Jan 16, 2014 through April 27, 2014<br />
<a href="http://www.boothmuseum.org/">www.boothmuseum.org</a><br />
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<b>Yellowstone Art Museum</b><br />
<b>46th Annual Art Auction</b><br />
Billings, MT<br />
Jan 23, 2014<br />
<a href="http://www.artmuseum.org/">www.artmuseum.org</a><br />
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And you thought I was kidding about how busy we are! I hope each and every one of you will drop by the Gallery for one of our shows; they're sure to be a lot of fun.<br />
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For any of you who can make the trek to one of the out-of-state exhibits, let us know you were there! We'd love to see a picture of you and yours enjoying some of our wonderful patron's work. Just head on over to our Facebook page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/themainstreetgallery">www.facebook.com/themainstreetgallery</a> and post it to our wall.<br />
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Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!<br />
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Until Next Time,<br />
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The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team<br />
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<br />Davis & Blevins Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04575758527813271059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210534840813256628.post-78859456163299908132013-08-27T09:48:00.000-05:002013-08-27T09:48:23.823-05:00Where's Donna?<span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy Monday!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My goodness! This summer FLEW by, didn't it? Between summer ending and school starting, we completely understand if your head is still spinning because ours sure are!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Last week found our owner, Donna Howell-Sickles, in Midland, Texas for the opening of a museum displaying some of her work. Below is the information for the show (from museumsw.org).</span><br />
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September 6th marks the beginning of another new show for Donna,<i> My Window Faces West</i>, put together by Altamira Fine Arts in Jackson, Wyoming. A reception will be held on September 6th from 5-8 pm. For more information on this show, please visit <a href="http://www.altamiraart.com/" target="_blank">www.altamiraart.com</a> and select "Exhibitions."</div>
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We hope you all have a wonderful week. Happy School Days!</div>
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Until Next Time, </div>
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Davis & Blevins Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04575758527813271059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210534840813256628.post-15060655764370708402013-06-03T15:03:00.000-05:002013-06-03T15:03:00.194-05:00Go Gyotaku!Happy Monday!<br />
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We hope all of you are taking advantage of the absolutely gorgeous weather we've been having the last couple of days. In weather like this, very few things can force us at the Davis & Blevins Gallery back indoors. We can think of only one thing that makes us want to be indoors rather than out, and that's <b>Gyotaku</b>!<br />
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Gyotaku is a centuries old Japanese form of fish printing that our friend, gallery artist, and print maker <b>Lynne Hubner</b> will be demonstrating this weekend! Lynne will be giving a fish print (gyotaku) demo at Davis & Blevins Gallery on <b>Saturday June 8th at 2 pm</b>.<br />
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We are all very excited to learn about this fascinating art form from such a talented artist. We hope everyone is able to come out for Lynne Hubner's demonstration of Gyotaku, we're sure you won't be sorry!<br />
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Until Next Time,<br />
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The Davis & Blevins Gallery TeamDavis & Blevins Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04575758527813271059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210534840813256628.post-48736436984364571212013-05-30T10:37:00.002-05:002013-05-30T10:37:22.663-05:00Where's Donna?Happy graduation season!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Well, it's officially that time of year again! The onslaught of graduation announcements, after-party invites, and Cla</span>ss of '13 memorabilia sales are upon us. We at Davis & Blevins would like to congratulate all of the Saint Jo graduates on their accomplishments over the last four years and wish them luck in their future endeavors.<br />
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Now, back to the initial question. Where is our owner, <b>Donna Howell-Sickles</b>? Why, she's in <b>Steamboat Springs, Colorado</b>! Alright, so she's not technically there yet, but that is where she's headed next week.<br />
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While in Steamboat Springs, Donna will be a part of 2 different events:<br />
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</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The first event, her Retrospective, is a show and reception taking place on Friday, June 7th. The second is a workshop in the same art museum. The workshop is on Saturday and Sunday, June 8th and 9th. For more information on either of Donna's events in Steamboat, please click on the links above.<br /><br />If any of you need a break after the attack of high school graduations is over, we encourage you to make a trip up to the beautiful state of Colorado and take part in the festivities in Steamboat Springs! We hope you all have a wonderful weekend and congratulations, again, to all of the graduates!<br /><br />Until Next Time,<br /><br />The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team</span>Davis & Blevins Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04575758527813271059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210534840813256628.post-70496624199421661102013-04-07T17:33:00.000-05:002013-04-07T17:33:43.553-05:00Happy Anniversary to Us!Hello!<br />
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My goodness, how time does fly! It's hard to believe we're in April 2013 already, isn't it? We here at Davis & Blevins love April in part because it's our anniversary (we also love the spring flowers and warmer weather)! We are so excited to be celebrating 3 years of sharing our love of art with all of you, and boy, do we have a humdinger of a party planned! To elaborate, check out this neat graphic we have:<br />
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Like all of our other get-togethers, this party will take place on Saturday and Sunday from 1-6 pm (this weekend, to be specific). As the ad says, on Sunday we are very excited to have some terrific wine from our friends at Arche Winery available for tasting!</div>
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We hope everyone near and far will stop by this weekend, April 13th and 14th, and help us celebrate 3 years. In the meantime, have a wonderful week and enjoy the sunshine!<br /></div>
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<br />Davis & Blevins Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04575758527813271059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210534840813256628.post-31332901426519080422013-03-16T21:55:00.000-06:002013-03-16T21:55:01.115-06:00Happy St. Patrick's Day!Hello!<br />
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We hope you all remembered to gear up in green this morning! If you forgot, you can always make a quick trip to Davis & Blevins Gallery for a little green something or other (*wink, wink*)! <br />
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Anyway, we just wanted to drop a little note that <u>our galleries will be closed on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013</u>. As much as we would love to see all of you on the last day of March, we look forward to spending the day with our families, as we hope y'all get to. <br />
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Have a wonderful week and a happy St. Patty's Day!<br />
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Until Next Time,<br />
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The Davis & Blevins Gallery TeamDavis & Blevins Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04575758527813271059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210534840813256628.post-1869932137374088142013-03-03T22:48:00.000-06:002013-03-03T22:48:44.094-06:00Our New Space!Happy Monday!<br />
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As you kick off this week, remember that someone you know (maybe even you!) is about to be on Spring Break! Isn't that a beautiful feeling? Anyway, our Valentine's Day weekend debut of the new space and new show went fabulously! Thank you to everyone who came out and helped us celebrate this big milestone for Davis & Blevins. If you haven't had the opportunity to partake of the beauty, we strongly encourage you to come by and see us! Anywho, until you can get there in person, here are a few photos from the event:<br />
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"I am attracted to the narrative capacity of abstract painting. Each of these paintings represents a complex character playing an autonomous role in the narration of my work. Every piece is a discussion directed at the viewer through the careful placement of line and juxtapositions of color. I am fascinated with the role every element plays in the integrity and character of a painting. The way a lyrical line insinuates a lightness of character or a harsh mark making insinuates a sense of grit is fascinating to me. The more I paint the more entranced I become with the complexity of color. To me, color is more infinite and imperious than any other form of communication. It is what moves me and contests me. Much like my interpretation of color, I want my work to be a constantly unfolding story that remains simultaneously delicate and commanding." </div>
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Davis & Blevins Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04575758527813271059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210534840813256628.post-90444647527279109972013-02-14T21:56:00.004-06:002013-02-14T21:56:49.187-06:00Happy Valentine's Day!Hello!<br />
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Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! We hope your day was full of love and chocolate and that you were able to enjoy all of the sweet movies that were playing on just about every channel (Overboard, anyone?)! In Gallery news, we are having a really fun exhibit opening this weekend full of absolutely stunning paintings by the lovely <b>Carly Allen-Martin</b>. Instead of spending a lot of mediocre words to try and capture the beauty this artist creates, I think I'll just let the pictures do the talking this week!<br />
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So, to recap: Carly Allen-Martin. "Sweetheart of a Gallery." February 16, 1-6 pm. Any questions? I really hope you will all show up in droves to meet with this amazing artist and her work. Have a terrific Valentine's Day and we hope to see you soon (aka Saturday)!<br />
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The Davis & Blevins Gallery TeamDavis & Blevins Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04575758527813271059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210534840813256628.post-65373119404035112122013-01-27T18:33:00.001-06:002013-01-27T18:33:50.573-06:00Well, Would Ya Look At That!<br />
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We're now about a month into the year 2013, and so far I'd say it's going pretty well, wouldn't you? Some pretty exciting things are happening with the Davis & Blevins Gallery in the coming month of February. Take a look below to get a bit of an idea!<br />
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The Scottsdale Artists' School is holding many workshops in the coming month, and Donna Howell-Sickles will be teaching one of them! Donna will be holding a weekend workshop on drawing the female figure on February 22-24. If you find yourself in the area the last weekend of February, I encourage you to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to learn from the best! All levels are welcome, though some drawing experience is encouraged.<br />
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Back to the beginning of the month: This Friday, February 1st, Donna is having a show at the National Ranching Heritage Center on the Texas Tech campus. This show is unique in that it is a retrospective look at Donna's career thus far. A whopping 40 years of art will be covered, though not every single piece will be shown (can you imagine how many walls that place would need?!), it is sure to be a really great look into the lifework thus far of Donna Howell-Sickles. She'll be giving a talk on Friday at 7 pm and the show begins the next day. I hope you will all attend this rare and exciting event! To hold you over until then, here are a few samples of Donna's works.<br />
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So, make sure you clear your schedules for the first and last weekends of February, folks! Have a great week!<br />
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The Scottsdale Artists' School- <a href="http://www.scottsdaleartschool.org/" target="_blank">www.scottsdaleartschool.org</a><br />
Donna's Retrospective Show- <span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> <a href="http://www.depts.ttu.edu/ranchhc" target="_blank">www.depts.ttu.edu/ranchhc</a> </span><br />
Davis & Blevins Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04575758527813271059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210534840813256628.post-58770333727538361112013-01-13T12:42:00.000-06:002013-01-13T12:42:09.330-06:00A Furniture Fascination!<br />
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We hope you are all having a wonderfully sunny Sunday! As some of you may have learned from our recent Facebook posts and newsletter emails, the Davis & Blevins Gallery has recently acquired some wonderful furniture pieces from the very talented <b>Doug Ricketts</b>. Each one of these pieces has inspired in me a deep loathing of the utter lack of floorspace in my tiny apartment, so, alas, I find myself beholden upon all of you to remove these temptations from my sight! Two pieces in particular have caught my jealous eye:<br />
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This piece seems to be so versatile in my mind. It could serve as a buffet in your dining room, the entertainment center in your living room, or as the perfect table in your entryway. So many beautiful options!<br />
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Davis & Blevins Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04575758527813271059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210534840813256628.post-56607902054612301772013-01-06T12:51:00.000-06:002013-01-06T12:51:53.015-06:00Hello, 2013!Hello!<br />
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We hope y'all had fun ringing in the New Year! So far, 2013 has been pretty spectacular for us here at the Davis & Blevins Gallery, and we look forward to the many exciting months to come. Just a couple reminders/announcements for you today:<br />
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If you have not been by to see all of Donna Howell-Sickles' new works on display for her show, you really should make the trek! She's got wonderful pieces that appeal to just about everyone who sees them! Right now I'm really liking "Like A Moth To A Flame" because it appears as if the fruit is coming right at you (not to mention the dog holding what could possibly be a stick of lit dynamite)! Make sure you head on over soon before they all disappear!<br />
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For those of you who have seen the construction or heard some rumors, I am happy to inform you that Donna and John are close to completing a new gallery and studio space right next door to Davis & Blevins!"The Frie Building," as the space is locally known, was separated and sold as two spaces years ago. Now, thanks to John and Donna's vision, the Frie Building is whole once more!<br />
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I'd love to tell you more about this historic building, but unfortunately, I have not been able to contact the people who know the most about it. All I know is what the building tells me: H.C. Frie owned it in 1889 (its made into the top of the building front). I also know that some hundred year old linoleum flooring was discovered during the renovation and will be used in Donna's upstairs studio. If you would like to know more about this historic building, please stop by and ask John or Donna, or you can email us at info@sjmainstreetgallery.com.<br />
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We wish you a safe and happy week!<br />
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The Davis & Blevins Gallery TeamDavis & Blevins Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04575758527813271059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210534840813256628.post-51283303657127825792012-12-28T16:31:00.000-06:002012-12-28T16:31:32.352-06:00Goodbye, 2012!Happy Chilly Friday!<br />
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Brrrrr! This weather is quite a change from that of two weeks ago, even if it is more season appropriate! We hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas, we here at Davis & Blevins sure did.<br />
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With the New Year just days away, we know that many of you are already considering the changes you wish to make. While you're compiling your list, don't forget to add "Visit the Davis & Blevins Gallery more often!" We have such a wide variety of beautiful art and unique gifts, it is always well worth the time spent venturing to the Saint Jo square to check us out.<br />
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We wish you all a happy New Year and hope to see you all in 2013!<br />
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The Davis & Blevins Gallery TeamDavis & Blevins Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04575758527813271059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210534840813256628.post-66560014621936869032012-12-16T13:53:00.001-06:002012-12-16T13:53:18.759-06:00The Countdown Continues...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As much as we love Texas, wouldn't it be nice if Texas' weather could make up its mind? In any case, it is a beautiful day, though a tad windy, and we hope you are all taking advantage of this balmy December weather! With 9 days left until Christmas, I think it might be nice to show you all 9 different gifts that can be bought at Davis & Blevins. We hope you will take advantage of our wide selection to satisfy just about everyone's needs.</div>
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These beautiful scarves will keep your favorite ladies warm and stylish!</div>
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Various pretty prints.</div>
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These candles from the Milkhouse Creamery make excellent gifts for friends and neighbors!</div>
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Various scents (all amazing!)</div>
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These beautiful leather computer/brief cases are perfect for your special entrepreneurs!</div>
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These Graphite Objects can be anything from paperweights to pencils!</div>
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Our assortment of goodies for kids ranges from baby to child!</div>
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The cooks in your life would love our Texas Olive Ranch olive oils!</div>
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Wouldn't this unique ornament look excellent on a loved one's tree?</div>
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Don't forget about all of the magnificent art we have to offer!</div>
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Encourage your budding artist or writer with these beautiful notebooks!</div>
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This is simply a smattering of all the wonderful things we have here at the Davis & Blevins Gallery. We encourage you to come peruse for yourself during our business hours:<br />
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Wednesday-Friday: 10 am-6pm</div>
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Saturday: 10 am-7pm</div>
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Sunday: 12pm-4pm</div>
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<br />Davis & Blevins Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04575758527813271059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210534840813256628.post-74341967628483462262012-12-14T10:05:00.001-06:002012-12-14T10:05:47.734-06:00'Tis the Season!Happy Friday!<br />
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Whew! I don't know about y'all, but it has been a crazy three weeks on this end. Between college finals, holiday travel, and a sudden shutdown of the Internet, I just did not think we were going to make it! The terrific news is, Christmas is a time of overeating and napping with neither pursuit taking too much effort! <br />
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Speaking of Christmas, did you realize we are a mere 10 days from Christmas Eve? It's true! As wonderful as the Christmas season is, it can definitely be a bit daunting when trying to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. That's why I recommend you stop by the Davis & Blevins Gallery for many of your gift-giving needs! We have a wide variety of unique gifts for just about every age, from baby to baby boomer. We have candles, scarves, serving sets, and purses. We have jewelry, artwork, slippers, and children's toys. The list could go on and on, but instead of listening to me drone, why don't you stop by? We would love to help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. <br />
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We know it might be a bit of a drive for some, but there is no need to try to make it during the weekdays after work. We are open on Sundays! What a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon, visiting a great art gallery, purchasing wonderful gifts, and enjoying the one-of-a-kind atmosphere that is Saint Jo, Texas. Come see us anytime from 12-4 pm for a leisurely, yet productive, time!<br />
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Until Next Time,<br />
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The Davis & Blevins Gallery TeamDavis & Blevins Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04575758527813271059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210534840813256628.post-31124999936324133612012-11-20T22:24:00.001-06:002012-11-20T22:24:17.811-06:00Black Friday & A New Show!Happy Almost Thanksgiving!<br />
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We hope everyone is enjoying this unseasonably warm weather as they prepare for the coming Turkey Day! We at the Davis & Blevins Gallery are truly looking forward to a day of family and food as we also prepare for the coming onslaught of Christmasness (please pretend that's a word because there is really no other way to describe it!). Anyway, we have two very exciting announcements for you before you are reduced to a comatose couch potato on Thursday:<br />
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First, we are super excited to inform you all that the <strong>Davis & Blevins Gallery will be open for Black Friday</strong>! We are very pleased to be able to share our amazing art and other assorted knick-knacks with all of you on this lovely day of frenzied shopping. Please see the photos below for more information and a glimpse of the items that you can purchase!<br />
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Second on our list of announcements is the coming of a new and exciting show: <strong>Donna Howell-Sickles Solo Exhibition</strong>! We cannot wait to unveil all of the new pieces Donna has been working on and we hope you will all take the time to come by and appreciate them for yourselves! The exhibit runs November 21st through December 30th with an opening reception on Saturday, November 24th from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. </div>
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We hope you will all take advantage of our Black Friday deals and also mark your calendars for Donna's solo exhibit! We wish you all the happiest of Thanksgivings!<br />
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The Davis & Blevins Gallery TeamDavis & Blevins Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04575758527813271059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210534840813256628.post-51400131031965535342012-11-08T18:35:00.001-06:002012-11-08T18:35:25.272-06:00Where's Donna?Hello everyone!<br />
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T-minus two weeks until Thanksgiving! We are thankful for the beautiful, though slightly erratic, weather we have been having as well as for all of the wonderful artists whose art we have the pleasure of displaying at the Davis & Blevins Gallery. Speaking of artists, our lovely <b>Donna Howell-Sickles</b> has once again found herself in Arizona for the weekend. Take a look at what she has going on this time.<br />
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<b>Thursday, November 8th</b>- Today Donna took part in the Western Art Walk as a part of the Scottsdale Fall for the Arts Event. She spent her time at the Expressions Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona.<br />
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<b>Saturday, November 10th</b>- This time we'll see Donna in action. She is taking part of the QUICK DRAW held at Main Street and Marshall Way, also in Scottsdale, Arizona, from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Local, regional and national artists will be painting and sculpting in front of their live audience who will later have the opportunity to purchase the one-of-a-kind art.<br />
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Once again, if you find yourself in Arizona this weekend, we strongly suggest you make your way to Scottsdale to witness Donna at work! Have a great weekend!<br />
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Until Next Time,<br />
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The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team<br />
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Expressions Art Gallery-<a href="http://www.expressionsartgalleries.com/" target="_blank">www.expressionsartgalleries.com</a>Davis & Blevins Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04575758527813271059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210534840813256628.post-57504683196217867152012-11-01T17:49:00.001-06:002012-11-01T17:49:07.434-06:00Donna's Weekend PlannerHello!<br />
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Welcome to November! We hope everyone ended October happily and with great costumes, we sure saw some good ones at the Davis & Blevins Gallery! As those of you who are acquainted with <strong>Donna Howell-Sickles</strong> well know, she very rarely isn't busy and this weekend is no exception. Take a look below to see what all Donna has on her plate.<br />
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<strong><em>15th Annual American Women Artists Master and Signature Member Show and Juried Competition Exhibition Opening Reception</em></strong><br />
- Friday, November 2, 2012 from 1-4 p.m.<br />
- Found at the K. Newby Gallery and Sculpture Garden in Tubac, Arizona, this show runs until November 25.<br />
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<strong><em>Visions of the Southwest Exhibition and Sale by AWA Master and Signature Members and Guest Artists Opening Reception</em></strong><br />
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- Located in the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, Arizona, and showing through January 6.<br />
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- Sunday, November 4, 2012 from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.<br />
- Taking place in the studio of Stephanie Birdsall in Tucson, Arizona, Donna will be one of the demonstration artists.<br />
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WHEW! Talk about a crazy weekend! We hope anyone who finds themselves in Arizona this weekend will make the trip to any (or all) of these three events. We wish Donna the best of luck in her adventures this weekend and hope they have several Starbucks nearby because it appears that she is going to need it! <br />
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American Women Artists- <a href="http://www.americanwomenartists.org/" target="_blank">www.americanwomenartists.org</a><br />
15th Annual AWA Show- <a href="http://www.newbygallery.com/" target="_blank">www.newbygallery.com</a><br />
Visions of the Southwest Exhibition- <a href="http://www.desertmuseum.org/" target="_blank">www.desertmuseum.org</a>Davis & Blevins Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04575758527813271059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210534840813256628.post-29402886367588367632012-10-28T18:26:00.003-06:002012-10-28T18:26:56.783-06:00Feature Artist: Christen HumphriesHello all!<br />
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As October draws to a chilly close, we hope you are welcoming November with open arms and warm jackets! A short reminder before we dive into this weeks subject: Don't forget to stop by the Davis & Blevins Gallery to enjoy our latest show,<b style="font-style: italic;"> Light on the Land. </b>Moving right along, this blog is all about a wonderful artist who we are also grateful to have as a member of the Davis & Blevins Team, <b>Christen Humphries.</b><br />
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If you've ever had the pleasure of dropping in on us, odds are you got a chance to chat with Christen. You remember her for her lovely smile and bubbly personality, and now you can also appreciate the beautiful work that she does. Taking the beauties of the world that surrounds her Oklahoma home as her subjects, Christen creates some of the most elegant yet understated pieces we have the privilege of showcasing. Below you can enjoy just a couple examples of the work Christen does (as seen on our website <a href="http://www.sjmainstreetgallery.com/" target="_blank">www.sjmainstreetgallery.com</a>).<br />
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Davis & Blevins Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04575758527813271059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210534840813256628.post-91956501887990722572012-10-11T19:10:00.001-05:002012-10-11T19:10:53.719-05:00Sneak Peek: Light on the LandHello again!<br />
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We just wanted to give y'all a sneak peek at our latest show, Light on the Land. Below are a couple of the paintings that are currently on display in the Davis & Blevins Gallery during our opening receptions THIS WEEKEND.<br />
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For those of you who have been half as busy as I have these last two weeks, Congratulations! You survived! Now, please, reward yourselves with a nice nap (if there is time). Well, it isn't just you and I that have been busy lately, the Davis & Blevins gallery has been working very hard to bring you our newest show, Light on the Land. <br />
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This show is all about the beautiful views that can be scene in our neck of the woods and beyond. The show opened on Thursday October 4th and will continue until Friday November 16th. If you are planning to be in the Saint Jo area this weekend, I recommend that you stop by one of our opening receptions! The receptions will be held Saturday and Sunday, October 13th and 14th, from 1-6 p.m. each day. Our get-togethers are always so much fun so I highly encourage you to make your way over to take part in one or both!<br />
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Davis & Blevins Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04575758527813271059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210534840813256628.post-25089788899309196722012-09-23T18:20:00.000-05:002012-09-23T18:20:49.497-05:00Feature Artist: Patricia WolfHappy Sunday, everyone!<br />
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It's hard to believe this is the beginning of the last full week of September, isn't it? The good news is, we're that much farther away from the scorching heat of August. The bad news is, we're that much closer to the miserable cold of January. Oh well, for now we have great weather, so let's turn our attention to the artist of the week, <strong>Patricia Wolf</strong>.<br />
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Patricia Wolf is a designer located in Smithville, Texas who is out to make Western Americana style available to the nation. All of Wolf's fabulous creations are 100% made in Texas, which means it's obviously the best that money can buy! We are very proud to say that our very own Davis & Blevins Gallery is the only place in North Texas where Wolf's products are sold! Make sure you stop by the check out the goodies, but until then, here is a photograph of some of the items we sell.<br />
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Those purses look pretty fabulous, ladies! So, grab your husbands, boyfriends, dads or whoever and run on down to Davis & Blevins Gallery before they're all gone! Have a great week!</div>
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Davis & Blevins Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04575758527813271059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210534840813256628.post-18350388309085525842012-09-12T18:05:00.001-05:002012-09-12T18:05:34.424-05:00Feature Artist: Doug RickettsHello, all!<br />
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We hope you are enjoying the marvelously cooler weather we have been experiencing lately! It's really starting to seem like fall is on its way! We have recently sold one of my favorite pieces, which has prompted this celebratory blog about its artist, <strong>Doug Ricketts</strong>! <br />
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I swear to y'all, this man is after my own heart with the work he does. All of his pieces incorporate bits of old farm materials that were on the verge of being forgotten. Things like windmill blades, barn siding and farming tools are given new life in his unique and beautiful furniture. As a history fanatic, I truly appreciate this man's aims of preserving our wonderful history in such beautiful and usable ways. If that weren't enough, Ricketts includes information about where the recycled articles came from with every piece he creates, preserving the storied history of the piece as well as the piece itself. <br />
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Below are the two Doug Ricketts pieces that you may have seen in our Gallery!<br />
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"Red Mesa Tine"</div>
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"Last Quarter Tall Case"</div>
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As you can see, Ricketts pieces are not only historic and usable, but beautiful as well! We wish you a happy week!</div>
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Davis & Blevins Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04575758527813271059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210534840813256628.post-80240790368960411882012-09-05T19:03:00.000-05:002012-09-05T19:03:30.428-05:00Feature Artist: Theodore WaddellHappy Hump Day!<br />
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Well, the first week of September is officially half way over! Yay! I don't know about y'all, but my September sure has been busy so far! Anyway, this week we really want to share some information and photos of <strong>Theodore Waddell's</strong> work because we are in love! First, let's start where you have seen him this year:<br />
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May 18- <strong>Amarillo Museum of Art's</strong> <em>For the Love of the Horse</em><br />
- This event featured a fabulous video interview series by Victoria Taylor-Gore, which can be viewed online at this link:<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/amarillomuseumofart" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/amarillomuseumofart</a> then click "Artist Interviews"<br />
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May 20- <strong>Denver Art Museum's</strong> Petrie Institute of Western American Art premiered Waddell's Abstract Angus exhibit. To see pictures and learn more, simply follow this link:<br />
<a href="http://www.denverartmuseum.org/exhibitions/theodore-waddell-s-abstract-angus" target="_blank">www.denverartmuseum.org/exhibitions/theodore-waddell-s-abstract-angus</a> or this one:<br />
<a href="http://www.denverartmuseum.org/behind-the-scenes" target="_blank">www.denverartmuseum.org/behind-the-scenes</a><br />
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<strong>Oats Park Art Center/ Churchill Arts Council</strong> has published this beautiful online catalog, Five Decades: Selected Paintings and Works on Paper, which can be viewed and downloaded here:<br />
<a href="http://www.churchillarts.org/publications" target="_blank">www.churchillarts.org/publications</a><br />
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The Davis & Blevins Gallery TeamDavis & Blevins Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04575758527813271059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210534840813256628.post-58515054367720021972012-08-27T14:34:00.003-05:002012-08-27T14:34:46.315-05:00The Beauty of TodayHappy Monday!<br />
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Since this is an art blog, and art is beautiful, I have something that has nothing to do with art but everything to do with beauty. The beauty I'm talking about today is the beauty that can be found in the knowledge that people are all fundamentally good at heart. In this world where all we see on the news is tragedy and the cruelty of some, it's easy to fall into thinking that most people must be bad. I feel like this is quickly spiraling into a sermon, so I'll just go ahead and wrap up before we all fall asleep! In short, don't doubt the goodness of your fellow man! Have a great week!<br />
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Until Next Time,<br />
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The Davis & Blevins Gallery TeamDavis & Blevins Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04575758527813271059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6210534840813256628.post-69724151998084281592012-08-20T11:41:00.002-05:002012-08-20T11:41:29.235-05:00Upcoming Gallery ShowsHappy Monday, everyone!<br />
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Well, it's getting to be that time of year again...summer is over and now school is upon us! I'm sure many of you are getting things ready to send someone off to school, be it yourself, your kid, your grandkid, whoever. The bottom line is you're busy, so we'll keep this blog pretty short. <br />
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Insight Gallery in Fredericksburg, Texas will be hosting a show with work from our owner, <strong>Donna Howell-Sickles</strong>, on September 7th from 6-8 p.m. While several new pieces will be displayed at that time, Donna will unfortunately not be in attendance because she will be in Sun Valley, Idaho for the show we spoke of in a previous blog. We know it will be a wonderful show and we hope you are all able to attend.<br />
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Later that month, Donna will be headed to Jackson Hole, Wyoming for it's annual show, "Miniatures and More." Held at the National Wildlife Museum, this show is not only for people to enjoy the talent of our beloved artist, but also serves as a funndraiser for the museum. It will occur the third weekend in September (14-16) during the town's fall festival, so it is sure to be a lot of fun. We will keep you posted with more detailed information as we get it.<br />
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That's about it as far as announcements go, however we do have a special treat for all of you! The pictures above are of two pieces Donna is currently working on, and I don't know about all of you but I personally love them and wish I had a pet deer just like them! Have a great week!<br />
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Until Next Time,<br />
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The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team<br />
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For more information:<br />
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Insight Gallery- <a href="http://www.insightgallery.com/" target="_blank">www.insightgallery.com</a><br />
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