It's So Entertaining, You Tube is Calling

With "Diversions", our new exhibit opening on April 6, we have added some new artists to our lineup and many of our current exhibitors have brought in new work. The following artists have all had their pages updated with new paintings at Art 3 Gallery : Ken Fiery, Cheri Dennett, JoAnne Lussier, Marilene Sawaf, Gail Sauter, Dennis Perris, Stan Moeller, Mary Graham, Ann Legg, Lisa Occhipinti, Tim Craig, and Felicia Hannick. More new work is arriving daily.
We would like to welcome Tatiana Sink to Art 3. She is a wonderful artist able to impart movement to a stationary canvas.
Four times a year we open the gallery for a themed-based exhibit, utilizing artwork from as many of our artists as we can hang on the walls. It is a slow, painstaking process, taking into account the color, subject matter, and size of each piece. More important is how the pieces relate to each other. In addition to a large assortment of 2-dimensional pieces including, oil, acrylic, pastel and watercolor, we also have a wonderful selection of sculpture, glass, and textile.
Robert Frost said it best:

"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference." The Road Not Taken

New Artists

One of the most exciting parts of putting together a new show is receiving new work from artists. For "Looking In/Looking Out", we have new pieces from several artists, including Cameron Bennett, Anthony D'Allesandro and his wife Lesley Campbell, Kate Doyle, returning artist Ed Hicks, John O'Shaughnessy, Gail Sauter, and Andrea Sawyer.

Cameron Bennett's quietly meditative piece "Shadow Light, Melody" emphasizes his classic technique and the precision of his characterizations. Kate Doyle is using charcoal and pastel, a new medium for us to have from her. Her pieces always engage the viewer in an ongoing dialogue. Perennial favorite Gail Sauter has given us a few of her water pieces. Andrea Sawyer's color palette emphasize the hard-edged shadows of her beach pieces.

Visit our website at www.art3gallery.com to view these pieces and many more.

Looking In/Looking Out - Opening Sept 15

"The eye is the window to the soul." The theme for the current show at Art 3 Gallery is "Looking In/Looking Out". Private spaces, private places - we asked our artists to recreate what they see when they peer in a window, open a door, visualize within the confines of their own head.
It is always fun to put together a group show at Art 3. We have an eclectic group of artists resulting in a wide range of artwork, from landscapes and still-lifes to abstract and multi-media pieces. Paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolor and pastel are showcased along with sculptures in metal, wood, and fabric.
For this show we have several new artists including Lincoln Perry, Rosemary Ladd, Jody Wright, and Cheri Dennett. Each artist adds a unique touch to our collection. Judith Shah has changed direction and sent us some great abstract paintings. We received several new pieces Ann Legg, Cynthia Niederheilman, John Sirois, Robert Collier, Dorine Gross, Edie Green, Olga Gernovski, Kate Doyle, Dustan Knight, Dennis Perrin, Pat Schappler, Frankie Tolman, Andrea Sawyer, Joyce Kingman, Ed Hicks, and Stan Moeller.

There will be an open house on the evening of Thursday Sept. 18th, in conjunction with Manchester Open Doors. Join us then or stop by anytime Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a private showing.

Who's the Fairest of Them All?

Mirrors aren't just for checking your hair as you run out of the house in the morning. When thoughfully added to a room design, a framed mirror has the ability to change the overall look and feel of a room. At Art 3 Gallery we get excited about your vision; come into the gallery and see how we can complete the look you've been imagining. Here are some tips that may entice you to purchase a custom-framed mirror.
1. Be Creative
Mirrors belong in any and every room. A mirror in a dark hallway or narrow stairwell will lighten the space and open it up.
2. Lighten Up
Bring some light into a dark room with a mirror hung to reflect the out-of-doors - a beautiful sunrise or sunset, a lovely view of trees or a garden in bloom.
3. Expand Your Space
Mirrors can give a room a feeling of depth. A small dining or sitting room can be visually enlarged very easily with a perfectly placed framed mirror.
4. Group Up
If a large mirror isn't your thing, how about using a grouping of several smaller mirrors. It's not important to match the surroundings or each other. At Art 3, we are experts at hanging multiple pieces.
5. What's Showing?
Hang a framed mirror to reflect something on the opposite wall - a piece of framed artwork will do double duty.
6. Mix and Match
Add mirrors to other pieces of wall decor already in place. The mirror will give your eye a rest from whatever else you have on your walls.
7. To Hang or Not To Hang
Your mirror does not have to be hung on the wall - it can be rested on the floor, a shelf, an easel, or a mantel. When you do decide to hang a mirror, try using the professionals at Art 3. Quite often, a mirror will weigh much more than a similarly sized painting, and you will want to make sure the height is just right for checking yourself out in the morning as you run out the door.

Is it HUNG or HANGED - No Matter Which, Use a Professional

Three Rules of Thumb when hanging artwork:

1. A piece of art, its matboard and frame, should all be coordinated with their surroundings.

2. A successful grouping of artwork involves pieces that have some sort of similarity to tie them into a unified arrangement.

3. If art is hung in a space where it is exposed to direct sunlight, over time, the art as well as the matting will fade. The best way to protect the picture is to frame it with UV treated glass.

Rather than attempt a complex job of hanging artwork yourself, contact one of the professionals at Art 3 Gallery. We have the right tools to make the job easier.

It's Not Spring Yet

As art consultants we are constantly on-the-go taking artwork to clients' business offices and/or residences. Winter is not over and today it is snowing and raining, sometimes both at the same time. So that the work we carry is not damaged by the elements, we rely on Tranzporter products. The portfolio cases are perfect for framed pieces as well as unframed pieces of art. When we visit decorators and designers, we carry design boards along with frame corner samples. Everything fits conveniently in one case. One of us is tall and the other short, so the multiple handles on each case make it easy for either of us to use. And when we have to carry heavy pieces over long distances, we use the detachable wheels that move smoothly over concrete as well as carpet. Visit their website at www.tranzporter.com and be moved.

But What Does It Mean?

Etchings and lithographs usually have a series of markings and numbers on them, but what exactly do these mean?
AP - this mark stands for "Artist's Proof", a few prints that the artist might make for his own collections or to finalize color choices and double-check registration marks.
Edition - the total number of prints made of an image. The print will usually be marked with two numbers separated with a slash, such as "12/35". The first number represents the print's place in the series, the second number represents the total number of prints in the edition.
Limited Edition - some artists produce only a certain number of prints and then destroy the plate used. Purchasing a piece from a limited edition is best.
Signed and numbered - an artist will sign each piece in pencil and attach an edition number. The print's number should not affect its quality although some people like to purchase pieces with low edition numbers.
State - while the artist is pulling proofs of a print, he may make alterations which change the plate. Each time a plate is changed, it is said to be in a "state."