Masterworks in Miniature 2010

Gallery One

7003 Center Street

Mentor, Ohio

March 5-20, 2010

Now in its 19th big year, Masterworks historically features paintings by Robert Bateman, Edna Hibel, Carl Brenders, James Christensen, Guy Coheleach, Linda Daniels, Bev Doolittle, Dean Morrissey, Liz Lemon Swindle and John Weiss. Most works are priced from $350 to $5,000.

“Each miniature is so special,” said Alan Brown, Gallery One president. “Some have been reproduced in books or calendars. Others were created especially for this event. The demand is so intense that prospective buyers from throughout the world submit ‘intent-to-purchase’ forms in hopes of ‘being drawn’ to buy their favorites.”

Such “intents” can be filed in person at Gallery One where all of the works will be on exhibit until March 20. Intents can be filed by mail or online at www.galleryone.com where the entire collection can be viewed once the show opens. Winners of purchase rights will be drawn at the close of the event.

While some Masterworks will fit in the palm of a hand, others are as large as 9" x 12." A rare few may be a bit larger. Regardless of size, all are exquisitely detailed and represent the high quality expected of the individual artists. Genres include wildlife, portraits, still life, landscape, abstract and fantasy.

The artists are from all over the world. Some are miniaturists, specifically known for small originals. Many like Doolittle, Christensen and Brenders have carved out enviable reputations for full-sized originals — at prices that do not fit the average wallet.

“When such top artists are ‘forced’ to work small, their prices become really affordable,” Brown said. “Collectors of limited editions often find that they can collect such miniatures for less than prints by the very same artists.” That may explain why art lovers — and dealers — from all over the world vie for rights to such paintings.

"Paused (Crow)"

Oil

5 x 9

Robert’s original painting, “Paused (Crow),” captures an alerted crow during a muted morning and has the honor of being part of this exhibit at Gallery One The oil painting measures 5" x 9".

(Look for the Masterworks 2010 Announcement/Invite soon)

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For more information, visit www.galleryone.com, call 800.621.1141or you can find them on Facebook.

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