Happy Monday!
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!
Until Next Time,
The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team
Monday, August 27, 2012
Monday, August 20, 2012
Upcoming Gallery Shows
Happy Monday, everyone!
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.
Insight Gallery in Fredericksburg, Texas will be hosting a show with work from our owner, Donna Howell-Sickles, 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.
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.
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!
Until Next Time,
The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team
For more information:
Insight Gallery- www.insightgallery.com
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.
Insight Gallery in Fredericksburg, Texas will be hosting a show with work from our owner, Donna Howell-Sickles, 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.
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.
Until Next Time,
The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team
For more information:
Insight Gallery- www.insightgallery.com
Sunday, August 12, 2012
We Have Great News!
Hello all!
We hope you are all enjoying the beautiful weather we are having today and are taking full advantage of this welcome break from the sweltering heat! It's been more than a week since we last chatted and, boy, did a lot happen in the mean time!
As many of you are aware, not only was last weekend our opening reception for our show but it was also the weekend of the Saint Jo Rodeo. Needless to say, there was a lot going on in our small town this last weekend! If you weren't able to join us for the rodeo this year, we hope you will make it down for the rodeo weekend next year because it is always a lot of fun.
To turn back to our opening receptions of the latest show, Where We Live and Work (showing until the end of September), they were a HUGE success! We are so grateful to everyone who came out to show their support and to celebrate with us, we truly enjoyed getting to chat with all of you and showcase all of our wonderful Southwest artists. The picture above captures only a small amount of the amazing art we have on display now so make sure you come by and see it all for yourself!
In other news: Our owner, Donna Howell-Sickles, is soon to be featured in a show in Sun Valley, Idaho!
Well, I think that is all we have for you today. Have a wonderful day and a happy week!
Until Next Time,
The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team
We hope you are all enjoying the beautiful weather we are having today and are taking full advantage of this welcome break from the sweltering heat! It's been more than a week since we last chatted and, boy, did a lot happen in the mean time!
As many of you are aware, not only was last weekend our opening reception for our show but it was also the weekend of the Saint Jo Rodeo. Needless to say, there was a lot going on in our small town this last weekend! If you weren't able to join us for the rodeo this year, we hope you will make it down for the rodeo weekend next year because it is always a lot of fun.
In other news: Our owner, Donna Howell-Sickles, is soon to be featured in a show in Sun Valley, Idaho!
I would recommend a trip to Sun Valley any day of the week, but now that Donna is going to be in a show there, I don't know how you can resist!Sun Valley's Summer Show Schedule
"Wagon Days and Artists Nights"
Gallery Artists Group Show
Show Dates: August 28th - Sepember 28th
Please join artists:
Julie Bender, Donna Howell-Sickles, Dave McGary, Denise Rich, and Mary Roberson for our artists reception 5pm - 8pm Friday August 31st
Well, I think that is all we have for you today. Have a wonderful day and a happy week!
Until Next Time,
The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Just A Reminder...
Hey everybody!
Just wanted to refresh everyone's memory about the opening of our latest show, Where We Live and Work, on Wednesday, August 1st. Be sure to stop by at one of our opening receptions Saturday, August 4th or Sunday, August 5th from 1-6 p.m. for a wonderful time. We hope to see everyone there!
Until Next Time,
The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team
Just wanted to refresh everyone's memory about the opening of our latest show, Where We Live and Work, on Wednesday, August 1st. Be sure to stop by at one of our opening receptions Saturday, August 4th or Sunday, August 5th from 1-6 p.m. for a wonderful time. We hope to see everyone there!
Until Next Time,
The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Artist Spotlight: Justin Gaffrey
Happy Thursday!
I hope everyone is fervently praying for a storm from the rainclouds on the horizon today because we definitely need it! While we wait for the flood, I want to share a bit about an artist whose work I fell in love with while on vacation in Florida earlier this month:
On vacation with my family in Seaside, Florida, I stumbled upon the works of Justin Gaffrey, a Walton County local with a painting style all his own. Though he does technically use paint, acrylic paint to be exact, his website is much more accurate when they describe him as someone who "sculpts with paint" rather than someone who simply paints. To really understand and appreciate the dynamic feel and textures of his work one has to see them in person, however, you can get an idea through the picture above. What really interested me about his paintings is the different aesthetics you experience just based on how you look at them. From a distance, they are beautifully vibrant landscapes but, up close, they are a mass of different textures, shades and shapes that one could study for hours and never feel bored. To put it simply, I am a fan of Justin Gaffrey!
Take a look at the rest of Justin's work and learn more about his style at www.justingaffrey.com and thanks for all of the rain prayers, it looks like they're being heard!
Until Next Time,
The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team
I hope everyone is fervently praying for a storm from the rainclouds on the horizon today because we definitely need it! While we wait for the flood, I want to share a bit about an artist whose work I fell in love with while on vacation in Florida earlier this month:
Take a look at the rest of Justin's work and learn more about his style at www.justingaffrey.com and thanks for all of the rain prayers, it looks like they're being heard!
Until Next Time,
The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Where We Live and Work August 1- September 29
Happy Sunday!
We hope everyone is staying cool on this sweltering Sunday afternoon. While your busy hiding from the heat, we have some terrific news to share:
The Davis & Blevins Gallery is pleased to announce our newest show, Where We Live and Work: A Look Into Our Western World, opening Wednesday, August 1st. We are super excited about this show featuring wonderful artists, such as Linda St. Clair, whose work, "She's a Lady," can be seen on our current postcard, shown above. The show will run from August 1 to September 29, with opening receptions held Saturday, August 4th and Sunday, August 5th, from 1- 6 p.m. each day.
We would love to see everyone here for our big event! Have a great week!
Until Next Time,
The Davis & Blevins Gallery Team
For more information:
Linda St. Clair- lindastclair.com
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Have a Wonderful Day!
Hello all!
It seems like it's been forever since we last chatted! I apologize for the week-long silence, I was in Florida with my family. While I was there I did see some wonderful art, but more on that another day. Today I just wanted to give a quick reminder of the Davis & Blevins Gallery's hours:
Sunday 12- 4 p.m. (for the summer only)
Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.
We have so many beautiful items in our Gallery. From paintings to earrings, sculptures to t-shirts, greeting cards and more! There is something for everybody at the Davis & Blevins Gallery so please stop in and pay us a visit.
Seeing as how it is an absolutely beautiful day outside, I would like to end today's short post with a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow entitled, "A Psalm of Life."
It seems like it's been forever since we last chatted! I apologize for the week-long silence, I was in Florida with my family. While I was there I did see some wonderful art, but more on that another day. Today I just wanted to give a quick reminder of the Davis & Blevins Gallery's hours:
Sunday 12- 4 p.m. (for the summer only)
Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.
We have so many beautiful items in our Gallery. From paintings to earrings, sculptures to t-shirts, greeting cards and more! There is something for everybody at the Davis & Blevins Gallery so please stop in and pay us a visit.
Seeing as how it is an absolutely beautiful day outside, I would like to end today's short post with a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow entitled, "A Psalm of Life."
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A Psalm of Life
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What the Heart of the Young Man Said to the Psalmist
Tell me not, in mournful numbers,"Life is but an empty dream!" For the soul is dead that slumbers, And things are not what they seem. Life is real! Life is earnest! And the grave is not its goal; "Dust thou art, to dust returnest," Was not spoken of the soul. Not enjoyment, and not sorrow, Is our destined end or way; But to act, that each to-morrow Finds us farther than to-day. Art is long, and Time is fleeting, And our hearts, though stout and brave, Still, like muffled drums, are beating Funeral marches to the grave. In the world's broad field of battle, In the bivouac of Life, Be not like dumb, driven cattle! Be a hero in the strife! Trust no Future, howe'er pleasant! Let the dead Past bury its dead! Act,--act in the living Present! Heart within, and God o'erhead! Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time; Footprints, that perhaps another, Sailing o'er life's solemn main, A forlorn and shipwrecked brother, Seeing, shall take heart again. Let us, then, be up and doing, With a heart for any fate; Still achieving, still pursuing Learn to labor and to wait. | ||
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