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Future Exhibition December 2007/January 2008 North East 6 September/October 2007 August /Sept 2007 John Chang (Abstract) "Originally my art was representational with variations on the human form. In recent years, I've moved away from complex, structural detail toward line and form, away from the concrete and toward the abstract. As I work, I blend and unify Eastern And Western influences and techniques. Chinese ink painting and history are combined with Western abstraction and collage. My compositions use abstracted human forms that are Western in appearance, but created with the brushes, papers, textures and brush strokes traditional to the Far East". July /August 2007 Sumi Foley (Kimono Tapestry) Sumi was born and raised in Japan. Her passion is making art of kimonos. Sumi's work is all hand done and takes months to achieve. She recently started to do sumi-e in her work: sumi-e and fabric art Keiko Nakagawa ( Oil painting and Pastel Landscapes) Keiko was born and raised in japan. She started oil painting at age 12. She learned pastel painting from a private tutor and lived in London for a few years where she worked for a magazine as an illustrator. May 27/July1 2007 Brenart is presenting a "Portrait Show" featuring the work of the following 8 artists. Each artist has his/her own style and technique through which they succeed in bringing out the inner personality of the person portrayed. Each has his/her own distinctive pallet and this collection of portrait ranges from near abstract to photographic realism. Deborah Ash, Daniel Clarke, Tony Hyde, Harold C. Hart-Nibbrig, Edgar Silva, Linda Ternoir, Dana Mayhew & Gwendolyn Girvin April/May 2007 Carlos M.Galindo (Abstract) Carlos works mainly on plywood, cement and canvas as a base for his paintings. "I like to start giving some structure to the plywood with the canvas and the cement to get a richer and complex look. Then I start with acrylic as a base color, finishing up with oil and sandpaper to give volume and an additional interest" Kris Cahill (Abstract) Kris works with an unusual technique; her paintings are made of clear vinyl, which she paints on in reverse with acrylic paints. "I paint the energy of what I see. I am not concerned with creating a perfect representation. Beauty is my theme and often that beauty is found beneath the surface." March/Avril 2007 Arline Helm (Watercolors -Landscapes and figurative) After retiring from 55 years of doing commercial art for advertising, Arline took watercolor classes at the Barnsdall Art Center, Glendale College and the Creative Art Center in Burbank. She joined art organizations and still enjoys taking watercolor classes and workshops where she continues to improve her skills and love of painting. She has shown her work in numerous shows and has won several awards February/March 2007: Anna T. Kelly (Figurative, Landscapes and Still Life -Oil painting) Anna studied art at Pasadena City College and took part in a comprehensive fine art curriculum at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. She studied under Richard Lees and continues to participate in various courses and workshops offered by Chinese and American masters. She is an Artist Member of the California Art Club, Oil Painters of America, The Pasadena Society of Artists and Women Painters West. Jan/February 10 2007: Mount Washington group Brenart has shown the work of 7 artists belonging to the Mount Washington Plein Air Painters: Anne Dudrow, Jose L. de Juan, Olivia G. Rodriguez, Kevin Spitze, Diane Behrens, Chris Zambon and Richard Willson. The artists represent a range of styles, painting in oil and watercolor. DEC 16 2006 - JAN 12 2007 BRENART ART COMPETITION-EXHIBITION showing the artwork of 23 artists with different styles and techniques. The winner of the competition was Linda Ternoir. The exhibition showed work by Merle Keller, Reiji Kanemoto, Linda Ternoir, Anna T. Kelly, Joyce Newman, Suzanne Saul, Dan E. Clarke, Kai Samuel Davis, Urith Walker, Blandine Saint Oyant, Paul August Bruins Slot, Tracy Chell, Arline Helm,Vahe Bedrosian, Ruth Strick, Kris Cahill, Victor Cass Harold C. Hart- Nibbrig, Isabelle T. Bell, Linley Eathorne, Edgar Silva, Youngjin Han, Carlos M.Galindo November/December 2006: Scott A. Spencer (Abstract, figurative work) Scott was born in Santa Monica in 1970. He is currently living in Pasadena and paints daily on his balcony where he gets inspiration for his abstract works from his immediate surroundings real or imagined. He paints into the wee hours of the night, "that's when the energy comes" Scott began painting full time after a brush with cancer in 1999. He was admitted into the Pasadena Society of Artists in 2004 Octob/November 2006: Andrew Ward ( Photographer) Andrew was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1971. He studied film and photography at the Dublin Institute of Technology. His photography has taken him throughout the world and threads a common underlying theme - capturing the essence of the common man, in his everyday domain. While he works both in color and black and white, he leans heavily on the latter because of the resultant accentuation on expression and contrast. September/October 2006: Frank Fujita ( Watercolorist) Frank is a member of the Pasadena Society of Artists and the Fine Art Federation of Burbank. He is also a member of the National Watercolor Society, the Valley Watercolor Society and a Juried Member of Watercolor West. Born in San Francisco in 1928, Frank spent some of his youth in Japan where he learned the art of sumi-e Ink drawing) under the tutelage and guidance of his grandfather. He also learned the Japanese artistry and floral arrangement. August/September 2006: Nazim Ozel (Abstract) Nazim is currently living and working in San Francisco. He has been working as an artist since 1976 and has had numerous successful exhibitions throughout the years. Nazim has developed a unique technique and the finished work is a melange of oil, acrylic and applied half - tone plates achieved with brush, palette knife and photographic impressions. Nazim's work is a fusion of ethereal forms and abstract color shapes that pique the imagination. |
| For a Taste of Art Past & Future Exhibitions |
Jose L.de Juan Diane Behrens Ann Dudrow
Kevin Spitze Chris Zambon Ri. Willson O.Rodriguez
Isabelle T.Bell Bruins Slot Arline Helm
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| Andrew Ward |
| Frank Fujita |
| Nazim Ozel |
| Anna T. Kelly |
Arline Helm
Merle Keller Linda Ternoir Dan Clarke
Sumi Foley Keiko Nakagawa
Daniel Clarke Dana mayhew Edgar Silva Linda Ternoir
Tony Hyde Harold C. Hart-Nibbrig Deborah Ash
Carlos M.Galindo Kris Cahill
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| Ixchel Amor Ixchel is originally from Mexico. She has been teaching Fine Art in private institutions and art schools around Southern California. In 1999 she created Art Lyceum- www.artlyceum.org- located in the city of Alhambra, CA. Ar Lyceum has been recognized and honored with many international awards. "I have the desire to produce an impact n people, I want them to be unsettled, and perhaps start the process of change toward life and themselves, either consciously or unconsciously" |
| Michael A. Hidalgo "Cloudscapes are a reflection of the natural world, I paint them not to illustrate a specific place, but rather to express an idea, a feeling an emotion or a moment in time "Cityscapes are a reflection of the built work-urban environment. I paint them as an abstract representation of the urban scene using color to express the atmosphere. The choice of colors depicts a mood or feeling about the place"" |
Ixchel Amor Michael A.Hidalgo
| Vahe Bedrosian Artist's statement " My name is Vahe Bedrosian and it turns out that I am a hell of a story teller. Now and then I see or think of something that makes me want to stop everybody, shake them and say: " Hey, look at this. It will be worth your while". That is when I paint. Sometimes, I even get lucky and create. That is when I "high five" myself" |
| Carmella M. Sawyers Artist's statement " This exhibition reflects my interests in the convergence of mythology, dreams and symbols. Key influences include the Neo-Surrealists and the Surrealists, especially Rene Magritte. With these works, I seek to evoke a fresh reaction to familiar subjects and themes through atypical associations". |
Vahe Bedrosian Carmella M.Sawyers
| Brenart Cafe Restaurant Gallery was proud to show the work of 6 local artists Members of the North East 6 group: April Drew Foster, Sharon A. Lilly, David McCully, Norma Wolfstein, Irene Alderette & Betti Watt. The artists represent a range of styles that involve different techniques to express themselves: oil, acrylic, watercolor & collage. |
April Drew Foster Betti Watt David McCully
Irene Alderette Norma Wolfstein Sharon A. Lilly
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| February/April 2008 |
To coincide with an article published in the February edition of the Pasadena Arroyo Magazine, Brenart Café Gallery has
decided to show Vahe Bedrosian's work for a second time. The exhibition includes recent paintings and works
from more than 20 years ago that are connected across the expanse of time by the theme of love. Vahe's previous
exhibition was well appreciated by the public. Since February is the month of Valentine's day and Vahe's paintings are
about love we decided to celebrate the occasion and to promote his work once again
decided to show Vahe Bedrosian's work for a second time. The exhibition includes recent paintings and works
from more than 20 years ago that are connected across the expanse of time by the theme of love. Vahe's previous
exhibition was well appreciated by the public. Since February is the month of Valentine's day and Vahe's paintings are
about love we decided to celebrate the occasion and to promote his work once again
| Luigi Dezza (oil painting) Luigi was born in Tuscany (Italy). His grandfather was a passionate artist and inspired him to become a painter. After arriving in California, he realized that he could use the same palette techniques to render the Mediterranean light to express the luminosity of the Californian Landscape. Dana Chakim (oil painting) As far as Dana remembers, she has always loved painting. For Dana, painting is the best way to express her feelings and to communicate those feelings to others. She has participated in numerous art shows throughout the country and abroad. |
Luigi Dezza Dana Chakim
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