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Greetings!
Welcome to our second newsletter!
There is a lot going on with Authentic
Art Consulting in the next few months!
We have
been busy with a few events including sponsoring a
special gathering of women to celebrate African
American women artists in the Washington, DC area
during Black History Month (see the story and photos
here).
Join us at our upcoming events below including a new
exhibit featuring extraordinary artist, Katherine
Kisa, a free art decorating workshop at
Overdue Recognition Gallery among others (see
What's New at AAC)! We
look
forward to seeing you very soon!
Until Then...Happy Spring!
Sharon Burton, Owner
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Authentic Art Tips... |
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Art Collecting Tips: Straight from the
Collectors
On February 2, 2006,
Touchstone Gallery in
Washington, DC held a panel presentation entitled
Collecting for the Young Professional.
The lunch time
panel discussion featured art collectors who shared
their advice on starting an art collection.
Their advice was rather basic but
straightforward:
- Get to know the artists that you buy from, learn
about their body of work.
- Look for art that keeps you engaged.
- Look for something that you like and that you can
afford.
- Move art around periodically in your home to
change the look.
- Don't over intellectualize the art you choose.
- When buying art, think about how long you want
to live with it.
Learn some new art tips this month! Authentic Art
Consulting is teaming with
Design Scheme Interiors to offer an art
decorating workshop at Overdue Recognition Art
Gallery in Bowie, Maryland on Saturday,
March 18th!
Details below!
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Artist Spotlight.... |
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Left: Courtyard at the Souleiado, oil on paper
by
Elena Maza
Artist, Elena Maza
I first met artist Elena Maza when I went to my first
steering committee meeting of the Women's Caucus of
Art, DC Chapter last June. Her warm and
engaging
personality as well as her talent won me over
instantly.
Since Elena's art will be honored along with other
WCA/DC members as part of the La Cuisine de Artiste
project at The Golden Flame Restaurant in Silver
Spring, Maryland later this month, I thought I would
be fitting to interview her and share her art with the
world.
Where are you originally from and how long
have you been an artist?
I was born I Havana, Cuba; I came to the U.S. in
1961, two years after Castro’s Revolution. I’ve been
drawing and painting since early childhood. My first
art exhibition took place in 1976, at a friend’s house,
but in wasn’t until 1991 that I became serious about
being a professional artist.
What inspires you in creating your art?
My inspiration comes from the things I find
beautiful, whether it be the natural landscape, the
way light falls on an object or building, or human
situations. Nostalgia for my native land and the ruin
brought about by Castro’s regime is one of the main
themes in my work—my heart aches for my people
and I share their desire to be free.
Read more here...
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Talking Art With... |
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Design Scheme Interiors, LLC (DSI)
Design Scheme Interiors, LLC is a new,
sassy
and innovative interior design firm that was launched
this year by designers Susan Featherstone-
Schemm and Sherry Burton-Ways.
Their main design studio is located in Catonsville,
Maryland (near Baltimore) with a satellite studio in
Washington, DC.
Authentic Art Consulting will be working with DSI to
provide fine art for their clients. We will also be
working together to co-present workshops and other
activities.
Since AAC will be working closely with this firm, we
wanted to introduce them to you as a resource for
your interior decorating and design needs.
How long has your company been in business?
Our company has been in business 3 months.
However, both of us have a combination of 8 years
of design experience.
What kind of services do you provide for clients?
We provide a multitude of interior design and
decorating services for homeowners and business
owners. Our services include:
- Space planning and furniture placement;
- Window Treatments;
- Furniture and art consultation for interiors;
- Custom furniture;
- Color consultations for interiors including color
therapy for mood enhancement;
- Project management for large-scale home and
interior remodeling projects;
- Holistic Interior Design- using environmentally
friendly materials and non-toxic paints;
- Feng Shui for those who want to create good
energy in their homes or businesses.
What advice can you give about decorating with
art in the home?
Make sure that whatever room you are considering
placing art in is carefully balanced with furniture and
other accessories. Nothing should look forced or too
contrived looking. This is a really important point in
collecting and hanging art- sometimes people try too
hard.
How can someone find out more about your
services?
You can simply go on line at
www.designschemeinteriors.com or call (410) 744-
2977 (Baltimore Studio) or (202) 257-6165
(Washington, DC Studio).
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Gallery Spotlight... |
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Left: Jackie Thompson, co-owner of Overdue
Recognition Art Gallery in Bowie, Maryland with a
client.
Overdue Recognition
Art
Gallery
Bowie, Maryland
I first met Jackie Thompson, co-owner of Overdue
Recognition Gallery at the Congressional Black
Caucus in September 2005. We instantly hit it off
and have become good colleagues in our passion for
art.
Since Authentic Art Consulting will be working with
the gallery to offer workshops and other activities
(see AAC News below about our workshop on
March
18th!) thought it would be a great
opportunity to
feature the gallery in our Gallery Spotlight so you can
learn more about this great resource for African
American art in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Recently, Jackie agreed to talk with us a little about
the gallery.
How long has your gallery been in business?
The gallery had its one year anniversary in
November 2005.
What led you to open your own gallery?
I became dedicated to encouraging friends and family
to buy African American Art many years ago from
home, so opening the gallery was just the next step.
I’m so happy now to have a place for people to the
view the art.
What kind of art do you specialize in exhibiting
and
selling?
The gallery specializes in
African American Art, everything from originals,
signed and numbered Serigraphs, Giclees, lithographs
and open edition reproductions on paper and canvas,
as well as a new line of Shona Sculptures.
What other services does your gallery provide?
We
provide quality custom framing and conservation
framing, we have artist exhibition and starting this
year were going to have art collecting workshops.
Do you represent any specific artist? If so, who?
We
represent over 75 African American Artist. Our most
sort after artist are Anthony Armstrong, Jerry and
Terry Lynn, John Holyfield and William
Tolliver.
What should a new visitor expect upon entering
your
gallery?
They can expect a fine art
venue, where African American artist are heard as
well as a knowledgeable staff on African American
art, collecting and preserving the art.
Any advice can you give to new art collectors?
There is an art to collecting,
but the most important advice I would give to a
collector is to love what you collect. Make sure the
work touches you first.
How can someone find your gallery or contact
you?
I am what they call an email
junkie, I stay in contact with a lot of clients by email
which is overduerecognition@verizon.net. You can
also contact us by phone (301) 805-8812 or visit us
on the web to view our artwork at
www.overduerecognition.com. Directions to our
gallery in Bowie, Maryland can also be found there.
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What's New at AAC.... |
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Left: "Labyrinth" by Katherine Kisa. Mixed media on
paper.
Mark Your Calendars for these exciting art events!
March 1-30, 2006
"Sympathetic Vibrations": Paintings and Vinyl
Assemblages by Katherine Kisa
Gallery West at Goodwin House
Bailey’s
Crossroads
3440 S. Jefferson Street
Falls Church,
Virginia
Authentic Art Consulting in collaboration with the
Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads is pleased to
present “Sympathetic Vibrations”, an exhibition of
colorful abstract paintings and vinyl record
assemblages created by Katherine Kisa. Playful,
colorful and inviting to touch, her artwork is on view
from March 1 through March 30, 2006, in Gallery
West Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads. Read more
about Katherine Kisa and this exhibition here.
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
La
Cuisine
de Artistes
Featuring the Artists of the
Women's Caucus for Art/DC Chapter
The
Golden Flame Restaurant
8630 Fenton Street
Silver Spring, Maryland
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
La Cuisine de Artistes Women's History Month
Reception featuring the art of the Women's Caucus for
Art/DC Chapter at The Golden Flame Greek
Restaurant in Silver Spring, Maryland. We have been
assisting WCA/DC and Creative Artisans to co-curate
this special art exhibit at the restaurant. Artists
included in the exhibition: Elena Maza,
Margaret Paris (photographer), Edith
Martin, Marilyn Banner, Sunni
Morgan and Peggy McNutt. Don't miss
this special tribute to the six women artists that are
featured in this unique exhibit space!
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Collecting and Decorating with Art Workshop
Overdue
Recognition Art Gallery
6816 Race Track Road
Hill Top Plaza
Bowie,
Maryland
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A FREE
Workshop to help you collect the right Art to
decorate the right space!- Learn how to
choose the right kind of art for your
interior decorating needs
- Discover how choosing a theme can bring
continuity to art displayed in your space
- Learn how to present art in unique ways in an
interior space
Co-Presented by Authentic Art Consulting
and Design Scheme Interiors, LLC. Space is
limited! Call to register at (301) 805-
8812.
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Artist Talk & Reception with Katherine Kisa
with Music by Jazz Keyboardist Melvin
Rogers
“Sympathetic Vibrations” Art Exhibition
Gallery
West at Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads
3440 S. Jefferson Street
Falls Church,
Virginia
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ms. Kisa will discuss her artwork at an Artist Talk and
Closing Reception in the Atrium of Goodwin House
Bailey’s Crossroads. Jazz keyboardist Melvin Rogers
will be playing smooth jazz and some of the music
depicted from the vinyl records in Ms. Kisa’s
artwork.
On the Horizon...
"Art, Wine & Conversation" Exclusive
Studio Visits with Local Artists
"The Visual Experience" featuring the Art
of
Charlie
Jones, Jr. @ Cafe
Nema
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Celebrate Carnaval with Brazilian Art! |
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In celebration of Carnaval, all NOVICA Brazil
items are on sale! Inject vivid color into your
home and office with these playful designs! Enjoy an
adventure into a world of exotic treasures! And
get an extra 10% off all sale items if you order
through Authentic Art Consulting! Contact us for
more information or to order!
On Sale:
Learn More...
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Parting Words on Art... |
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“Paint is the only weapon I have with which to
fight what I resent. If I could write I would write
about it. Since I paint, I must paint about it.” Charles
White
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