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T.S. Harris: The Evolution of an Artist
February 17th, 2021
Oil painter T.S. Harris knew she wanted to be an artist for as long as she can remember. Raised by two professional artists, she made a name for herself in the art world at the ripe age of 17. However, as T.S. Harris will reveal, finding a career in the arts isn’t the same […]
T.S. Harris Astounds at Laguna Art Museum Auction
February 13th, 2021
Congratulations to T. S. Harris for her outstanding contribution to the California Cool Art Auction (a benefit auction). Her painting, “Horizons” sold for $42,000 in the live auction. We can only imagine the artist’s delight as she watched the online auction’s value increase minute by minute. From the artist: Congratulations to the Laguna Art Museum […]
Love Blooms
February 8th, 2021
This Valentine’s Day, let your love bloom! In honor of St. Valentine and all things love and art, we at Gallery MAR have teamed up with your favorite flower shop, Park City Nursery, to deliver art and floral pairings guaranteed to make you and your loved one swoon. Which pairing best suits your love? […]
Art From the Earth
January 25th, 2021
Recently, two of our artists have delved further into the worlds of their landscapes by collecting and incorporating material from the earth into their artwork. Encaustic artist Bridgette Meinhold explores abstract landscapes with dyes and inks created from natural materials in her new “Living Inks” watercolor series. Meanwhile, mixed media artist Sarah Winkler has begun […]
2021 “Be Well” Color Palette
January 19th, 2021
In 2021, we all deserve broad strokes! Towards the end of every year, the paint brand, PPG, presents the next year’s Color of the Year. At the conclusion of such an unprecedented year as 2020, PPG made an unprecedented announcement: this year’s color of the year is not a single color, but an entire color […]
Melissa McDonald Rocks Gallery MAR
January 18th, 2021
Fusing unique rhythms with songbird melodies, McDonald’s music dances itself into the toes of its listeners. Although immersed in music all her life, playing piano and finding her voice, it was not until she picked up the guitar that Melissa realized a piece of her had been missing. Inspired by the intricate rhythms […]
Catching Up with Laura Wait
January 11th, 2021
A year ago we had the privilege of first introducing our collectors to the mixed media abstract work of Laura Wait. Now, right on the cusp of her upcoming show with artist Jane Maxwell, “Make Your Mark,” we caught up with the artist to see how this unusual year has impacted her life and work. […]
Fresh Art: Hunt Slonem
January 10th, 2021
Attention Bunny-philes: we have new artwork from Hunt Slonem. Inspired by nature and his 60 pet birds, Hunt Slonem is renowned for his distinct neo-expressionist style. His works can be found in the permanent collections of 250 museums around the world, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York […]
All Mountain: Artist Exhibition
January 6th, 2021
Written by Victoria Slagel, Fine Art Consultant UK born, Colorado-based artist Sarah Winkler captivates her audience with her new series titled “All Mountain.” Playing with habitat, texture, and color, Winkler creates another fascinating body of work with tree lines, geological formations, and the cyclical nature of mountain life. Perched at 8,600ft, Sarah Winkler […]
Letters to the Universe: Artist Exhibition
January 6th, 2021
Written by Victoria Slagel, Fine Art Consultant What does it mean to be human? What does it mean to be a good human? How can art positively influence the world around you? Bridgette Meinhold and R. Nelson Parish explore these questions with their newest body of work, “Letters to the Universe,” diving into […]