tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35428971102793008582024-02-20T11:05:36.421-05:00Nicholas SimmonsNickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07901533179774248604noreply@blogger.comBlogger242125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542897110279300858.post-61664429597099541322015-09-05T23:54:00.000-04:002015-09-05T23:56:07.956-04:00North Pier - Manhattan Beach<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b style="font-style: italic;">North Pier - Manhattan Beach </b>- 35" x 35"</div>
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Available from <a href="https://www.davincipaints.com/tillerwilliam-gallery" target="_blank">TillerWilliam</a> in So. California.</div>
Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07901533179774248604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542897110279300858.post-14975262606648193532015-09-05T15:03:00.000-04:002015-09-05T23:55:48.911-04:00Crystal Cove Fire Iris<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><b>Fire Iris </b></i>34" x 45"<br />
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Available from <a href="https://www.davincipaints.com/tillerwilliam-gallery" target="_blank">TillerWilliam</a> in So. California.</div>
Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07901533179774248604noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542897110279300858.post-43076575460149422732015-05-22T17:09:00.001-04:002015-09-05T23:57:49.986-04:00Friends Old and New<br />
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I don't get back to the blogosphere very often, but try to update when possible. It seems most of the online art action is happening on Facebook, where I also don't have much time to participate. Nevertheless, please look for me there, if we aren't connected already: </div>
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A big thank-you to the people who participated in workshops in Austin, Tallahassee, and the Cote d' Azur! Looking forward to returning to Idyllwild, Hawaii, and Oregon -- <a href="http://nicholassimmons.blogspot.com/2014/11/2015-workshop-schedule.html" target="_blank">please see the schedule for details</a>. </div>
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<i>Spasibo bolshoi </i>to <a href="http://sterkhovart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Konstantin Sterkhov</a> for kindly including me in this St. Petersburg, Russia exhibition, January 20-31, 2015. I'm also happy to see my painting <i>Summer Wind</i> on this poster! Many of my friends and colleagues are participating, wish I could be there. </div>
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Kostya, in addition to being a fantastic artist, is fast becoming one of the most important international ambassadors of watercolor - check out his blog and Facebook pages! </div>
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I've cut back on workshops, but am still accepting them in favorite places as well as select new destinations. More events will be added as they are confirmed. </div>
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If you or your group are interested in bringing me to your area for a workshop, judging, demonstration, lecture, or exhibition, please please use contact information on this page or the website contact page:</div>
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4-day workshop - <a href="http://www.waterloowatercolor.org/workshops--classes1.html" target="_blank">Waterloo Watercolor Group</a> - March 2-5. Austin, Texas.<br />
Contact: <a href="mailto:chuckwallace2@gmail.com" target="_blank">Chuck Wallace</a><br />
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3-day workshop - <a href="http://www.tallahasseewatercolorsociety.com/index.html" target="_blank">Tallahassee Watercolor Society</a> - April 28-30. Tallahassee, Florida.<br />
Contact: <a href="mailto:clarklg32311@comcast.net" target="_blank">Lorraine Clark</a><br />
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Judge: <a href="http://www.tallahasseewatercolorsociety.com/index.html" target="_blank">27th Tri State Juried Watermedia Exhibition</a> - Tallahassee, Florida.<br />
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3-day workshop - <span data-reactid=".9g.0.0"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/carredaquarellistes/stages-2014-a-venir/nicholas-simmons" target="_blank">Carré d'Aquarellistes</a> - May 8-10 - Pierrefeu, France.</span><br />
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<span data-reactid=".9g.0.0">3-day advanced workshop - </span><span data-reactid=".9g.0.0"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/carredaquarellistes/stages-2014-a-venir/nicholas-simmons" target="_blank">Carré d'Aquarellistes</a> - May 15-17 - Pierrefeu, France.</span><br />
<span data-reactid=".9g.0.0">Contact: <a href="mailto:teti.sandrine@neuf.fr" target="_blank">Sandrine Teti</a> </span><br />
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<span data-reactid=".9g.0.0">3-day workshop - <a href="http://www.idyllwildarts.org/page.cfm?p=726" target="_blank">Idyllwild Arts</a> - July 6-8 - Idyllwild, California. </span><br />
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<span data-reactid=".9g.0.0">5-day workshop - <a href="http://www.hawaiiwatercolorsociety.org/" target="_blank">Hawaii Watercolor Society</a> - August 3-7 - Oahu, Hawaii.</span><br />
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<span data-reactid=".9g.0.0">5-day workshop - <a href="http://www.artinthemountains.com/nicholassimmons.html" target="_blank">Art in the Mountains</a> - August 17-21 - Bend, Oregon.</span><br />
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I was recently in Narbonne, France for the opening of the <a href="http://www.artofwatercolour.com/competition.html" target="_blank">World Watercolour Competition</a>, sponsored by <i><a href="http://www.artofwatercolour.com/" target="_blank">The Art of Watercolour</a></i> magazine. This is the largest and most important watercolor exhibition that has happened in Europe, and I was very flattered to be one of the judges. The selection was almost impossible as there were simply too many incredible paintings for the space and awards allotted. This speaks well for the organizers, and all credit must go to the magazine staff, particularly <a href="http://www.gallizia.be/accueil-gb.aspx" target="_blank">Janine Gallizia</a>. </div>
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The venue was beautiful, and the opening attended by 800+ people. Held in conjunction with the 2014 Narbonne Biennale, the whole town was inundated with watercolor -- exhibitions, demonstrations, and workshops going on everywhere. I don't believe I've seen anything quite like it in our medium, and it was a very impressive spectacle. I met a lot of friends there, old and new. :) </div>
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Special congratulations go to Cheng Chen-wen for his painting <i>Loving Mother</i>, which was awarded the gold medal and a sizable cash prize. </div>
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The catalog is an encyclopedia of contemporary watercolor; nearly every serious watercolorist working today is represented -- almost 1900 paintings by over 1600 artists. A must-have for any watercolor enthusiast. Ordering information here:</div>
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While in Narbonne for the <a href="http://www.artofwatercolour.com/competition.html" target="_blank">World Watercolour Competition</a> and 2014 Biennale, I finally got a copy of the 2012 Biennale catalog. </div>
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I'm very happy to be a guest of honor in Caudete, Spain. There is a lot of travel coming up, but I am going to do my best to attend. Thank you to the organizers, <a href="http://wlopezdezamora.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Wladimir Lopez de Zamora</a> and <a href="http://lospasosdegradiva.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nieves Bordel</a> for inviting me! </div>
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<span class="fbPhotoCaptionText">Bolshoiya spasibo to <a href="http://www.sterkhovart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Konstantin Sterkhov</a>
and the publisher Lan for this book of incredible watercolor art. Many
of my best watercolor friends and heroes are included - Stanislaw
Zoladz, Ong Kim Seng, Viktoria Prischedko,
Sergey Temerev, Jeannie McGuire, Ted Nuttall, Eugen Chisnichan, Xavier
Swolfs, Barbara Nechis, Shirley Trevena, Linda Baker, Iain Stewart,
Samir Mondal, my NAWA colleagues Carol Carter, Keiko Tanabe, Mark
Mehaffey, Thomas W Schaller, and others. Not to mention the great
Konstantin himself (with a fantastic painting that is in our own
collection!).</span><span class="fbPhotoCaptionText"><br /> <br /> I wrote the foreword:<br /> <br />
<span style="color: #ffe599;">Perhaps more than any other visual medium, watercolor has been bound by
tradition, institutions, and its perceived limitations. As recently as
fifty years ago, a person undertaking watercolor had the weight of the
medium's history on his or her brush, unassuaged by the liberating
developments such as occurred in oil painting, decades prior.
Watercolorists were long-burdened by notions of what their medium should
be, rather than emboldened by what it could be.<br /> <br /> Eventually, watercolor caught up with the modern art revolution, and creativity exploded.<br /> <br />
While the medium is still deeply rooted in, and to a degree encumbered
by, its customs and perceptions, there has been a significant influx of
ideas, techniques, and materials that have broadened its scope and
critical acceptance. Indeed, a number of contemporary watercolor artists
have expanded the repertoire to include subject matter and methods well
outside of the conventional realm, sometimes on a scale previously
reserved for canvases. While change and innovation often induce
resistance among traditionalists and purists, the advancement of the
medium depends upon trailblazers in order to survive and remain
relevant.<br /> <br /> This book, the second in a series, highlights the
work of a number of artists committed to expressing a personal vision,
while taking watercolor to places seldom seen. They respect what has
come before without repeating it, and set an example for others aspiring
to master a notoriously difficult and elusive medium.<br /> <br /> I
doubtless speak for all of the artists in my heartfelt thanks to
Konstantin Sterkhov and the publisher, for providing an inside look at
our backgrounds, thought processes, opinions, and creations -- a
celebration of the magic we call watercolor.</span></span></div>
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These four small paintings will be on exhibit at the Parks Gallery during my workshop at <a href="http://www.idyllwildarts.org/page.cfm?p=541" target="_blank">Idyllwild</a>, July 7-11. Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07901533179774248604noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542897110279300858.post-26550821217923465872014-05-17T11:24:00.003-04:002014-06-30T17:16:34.250-04:00World Watermedia Exposition Thailand<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Summer Wind</i> is a painting I did as a demonstration for the very beautiful publication, <a href="http://www.pratiquedesarts.com/" target="_blank"><i>Pratique des Arts</i></a>. I was aware of this magazine, but had never actually seen a copy until I received No. 114, with the above article. This was a logical extension to the <a href="http://www.nicholassimmons.blogspot.com/2013/06/watercolor-vs-acrylic-watercolor.html" target="_blank">article I wrote for <i>Art of Watercolour</i> last year on the subject of watercolor vs. acrylic watercolor</a>, and the idea was to combine the mediums in a way such as to highlight their respective properties. The first layers were thrown at the paper while attached to the studio wall in order to create a spontaneous underpainting from which to build an image. This was done in acrylic watercolor so that subsequent applications would not disturb the resulting effects. I then switched to standard watercolor, taking advantage of its impermanence, should corrections be necessary. Painting watercolor on top of acrylic watercolor also creates a resist that can enhance textures. </div>
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<i>Merci beaucoup</i> to the publishers for inviting me to produlace this demonstration. Though the magazine is published in French, it is so superbly put together (high quality paper, and outstanding reproductions), I think it would be of interest to any painter, even those who do not speak or read French. (moi!) </div>
Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07901533179774248604noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542897110279300858.post-83948491283110248302014-02-07T17:58:00.000-05:002014-02-07T18:02:06.229-05:00Inspirations & Technical Breakthroughs: Secrets from the Contemporary International Watercolor Masters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A big "shey-shey" to Zhou Tianya and Ruan Hoe for including me in this terrific new book. It is apparently the best selling watercolor book in China. It is aimed solely at the Chinese market, so I'm sorry to say there is no English version. </div>
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<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".1h.1:3:1:$comment10152243594464714_33414664:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:$comment-body"><span data-reactid=".1h.1:3:1:$comment10152243594464714_33414664:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:$comment-body.0"><span data-reactid=".1h.1:3:1:$comment10152243594464714_33414664:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:$comment-body.0.$end:0:$0:0">The
second volume of Inspirations & Technical Breakthroughs, Secrets
from the Contemporary International Watercolor Masters, Vol. II in Chinese
language by Ruan Hoe and Zhou Tianya is published by Jilin Fine Arts
Press, China, in December 2013. Following the first volume, the second
volume features another nine outstanding contemporary American
watercolor masters: Mary Whyte, Susan Swinand, Dean Mitchell, Ted
Nuttall, George James, Joseph Alleman, Carl Purcell, Peggy Zalucha and
Nicholas Simmons. In the book they candidly discuss their inspirations,
generously share their creative processes and show-case their exemplary
work with Chinese readers.</span><br data-reactid=".1h.1:3:1:$comment10152243594464714_33414664:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:$comment-body.0.$end:0:$1:0" /><br data-reactid=".1h.1:3:1:$comment10152243594464714_33414664:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:$comment-body.0.$end:0:$3:0" /><span data-reactid=".1h.1:3:1:$comment10152243594464714_33414664:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:$comment-body.0.$end:0:$4:0">Inspirations
& Technical Breakthroughs is the product of an international
collaboration. Editor Dr. Ruan Hoe, a Chinese-American watercolorist and
a principal researcher at UCLA, translated and edited the text. Second
editor Zhou Tianya, a well-known Chinese professional watercolor artist,
member of Chinese Artist Association, signature member of NWS and AWS,
curator of Shenzhen Watercolor Biennial 2013-14, originally fathered the
idea and designed the entire book. As the first of its kind, the first
volume was critically acclaimed in China and its first edition’s 4000
copies are almost sold out. The second volume (4000 copies) is currently
being distributed to all major Chinese bookstores and also available
online (paper back, 11.6”x 8.8”, 144 pages, ¥78.00RMB, approximately
$12.50USD). The third volume of this title with nine artists from the
United Kingdom is in the planning phase and scheduled due out in later
2015.</span></span></span></div>
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4-day workshop - <a href="http://www.sdws.org/WorkshopDetails.php?WorkshopID=2014100" target="_blank">San Diego Watercolor Society</a> - San Diego, California. January 13-16<br />
Lecture/Demo - January 14 <br />
Contact: <a href="mailto:workshops@sdws.org">workshops@sdws.org</a> (619) 876-455<br />
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4-day workshop - <a href="http://www.bocamuseum.org/" target="_blank">Boca Raton Museum of Art</a> - Boca Raton, Florida. March 6-9<br />
Lecture/Demonstration - March 5 <br />
Contact: <a href="mailto:info@bocamuseum.org">info@bocamuseum.org</a> (561) 392-2500<br />
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Exhibition - <a href="http://www.wylandgalleries.com/gallery_locator" target="_blank">Wyland Galleries</a> - Laguna Beach, California. March 6.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">4-day workshop - <a href="http://www.virginiawatercolorsociety.org/index.cfm" target="_blank">Virginia Watercolor Society</a> - Lynchburg, Virginia. April 29-May2</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Lecture/Demonstration - May 3</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Contact: <a href="mailto:dreakin57@gmail.com">dreakin57@gmail.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Judge: <a href="http://www.virginiawatercolorsociety.org/Exhibitions.cfm" target="_blank">Virginia Watercolor Society 35th Juried Exhibition</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">4-day workshop - <span dir="ltr" id="sites-page-title"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/carredaquarellistes/stages-2014-a-venir/nicholas-simmons" target="_blank">Carré d'Aquarellistes</a> </span>- <span dir="ltr" id="sites-page-title">Côte d'Azur, France. May 29 - June 1. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span dir="ltr" id="sites-page-title">Contact: </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 28px;"><a href="mailto:teti.sandrine@neuf.fr">teti.sandrine@neuf.fr</a> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">06 23 86 41 04</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Exhibition - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/World-Watermedia-Exposition-Thailand/704920636193204" target="_blank">World Watermedia Exposition Thailand</a> - Bangkok, Thailand. June 11- July 20.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 28px;">3-day workshop - <a href="http://www.idyllwildarts.org/page.cfm?p=498" target="_blank">Idyllwild Arts</a> - Idyllwild, California. July 7-9.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 28px;">Contact: </span><span style="line-height: 28px;"><a class="c_nobdr t_prs" href="mailto:heatherc@idyllwildarts.org">heatherc@idyllwildarts.org 951-659-2171 ext. 2361</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 28px;">Exhibition - <a href="http://www.idyllwildarts.org/page.cfm?p=803" target="_blank">Parks Gallery</a> - Idyllwild, California. July 7-11 </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 28px;">5-day workshop - <a href="http://www.madelineartschool.com/Classes_Teachers.cfm?StaffID=178" target="_blank">Madeline Island School of the Arts</a> - </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 28px;">La Pointe, Wisconsin. </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 28px;">September 15-19. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 28px;">Contact: </span></span><span class="ContactEmailLink"><span class="ContactEmailLink"><a href="mailto:misa@cheqnet.net">misa@cheqnet.net</a> </span> </span><span class="BodySmallBlack">(715) 747-2054</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Judge: <a href="http://www.artofwatercolour.com/competition.html" target="_blank">World Watercolour Competition</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Exhibition - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bienal.decaudete.5" target="_blank">III Bienal Internacional</a> - Caudete, Spain. October 25 - November. 15. </span><br />
<br />Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07901533179774248604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542897110279300858.post-59379368852940995192013-12-07T11:37:00.000-05:002013-12-10T16:10:51.995-05:00Virtuoso Guitar Duos Collectible Print Available<br />
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<b>TONAR MUSIC© ISSUES A </b><br />
<b>COLLECTIBLE FINE ART </b><br />
<b>POSTER OF ITS </b><br />
<b>VIRTUOSO GUITAR DUOS </b><br />
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<a href="http://www.tonarmusic.com/" target="_blank">Tonar Music©</a>
announces
the
release
of
collectible
fine
art
poster,
based
on
its
CD
release,
“Virtuoso
Guitar
Duos”
in
the
Manuel
Barrueco
Collection.
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The
original
CD-‐cover
used
a
painting
by
Nicholas
Simmons,
the
renowned
watercolor
artist.
For
the
poster,
Mr.
Simmons
superimposed
Manuel
Barrueco’s 1972
Robert
Ruck
guitar,
Barrueco’s
first
guitar
and
the
one
he
used
for
over
20
years
in
concert,
and
the
one
that
he
still
uses
for
select
recordings.
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The
poster
is
available
in
two
sizes:
30
x
30
inches
(76
x
76
cm)
with
2-‐inch
(5
cm)
border,
and
15
x
15
inches
(38
x
38
cm)
with
1.5-‐inch
(4
cm)
border.
The
poster
is
printed
on
a
heavyweight
Epson
matte
paper,
using
archival
inks,
ready
for
framing.<br />
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The
larger
poster
is
autographed
by
Nicholas
Simmons
and
Manuel
Barrueco.<br />
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“VGD
Poster”
is
available
on
<a href="http://tonarmusic.com/">TonarMusic.com</a>,
which
ships
world-‐wide.<br />
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Contact:
Asgerdur
Sigurdardottir
<a href="mailto:Orders@TonarMusic.com">Orders@TonarMusic.com</a>
Dir.
Tel:
443-‐492-‐9294
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Thank you to the TillerWilliam agency for getting this new website developed. Events will now be listed on this blog or my Facebook pages. </div>
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The last word on this controversial subject!<br />
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In the new #11 issue of <a href="http://www.artofwatercolour.com/" target="_blank"><i>Art of Watercolour</i></a>.Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07901533179774248604noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542897110279300858.post-89567970133258701442013-06-03T01:59:00.002-04:002013-06-03T02:03:16.448-04:00Tommy Bolin "Tomikazi" <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="366" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/X06R-Fjp378" width="650"></iframe><br />
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This is the second TB tribute axe I designed with Tommy's brother, Johnnie Bolin, and the Dean custom shop. It's selling very well, check it out at all major music retailers or <a href="http://www.deanguitars.com/bolin_series.php">http://www.deanguitars.com/bolin_series.php.</a></div>
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Turn it up! Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07901533179774248604noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542897110279300858.post-82371861281269149932013-05-13T12:47:00.000-04:002013-05-13T12:52:21.633-04:00World Watercolour Competition<div class="Style5 Style9" style="margin-bottom: 5px; text-align: center;">
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I'm really honored and excited to be one of the judges for this new, unprecedented exhibition taking place this year in Europe. <i><b><a href="http://www.artofwatercolour.com/" target="_blank">The Art of Watercolour</a></b> </i>is sponsoring the event, and it features quite an array of prizes (including the biggest cash award in watercolor), exhibition and publishing opportunities for many, and <span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id=".reactRoot[22].[1][4][1]{comment495295430523673_4946391}.0.[1].0.[1].0.[0].[0][2]"><span id=".reactRoot[22].[1][4][1]{comment495295430523673_4946391}.0.[1].0.[1].0.[0].[0][2].0"><span id=".reactRoot[22].[1][4][1]{comment495295430523673_4946391}.0.[1].0.[1].0.[0].[0][2].0.[0]">EVERY entry that passes the first selection process will
get published in a special edition of the magazine, distributed
in 32 countries! </span></span></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.artofwatercolour.com/competition.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"> <b>World Watercolour Competition</b></span></a><a href="http://www.artofwatercolour.com/competition.html" target="_blank"> (click here)</a><br />
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<b>Calling all artists!</b></div>
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You want to be recognized as one of the world’s
greatest watercolourists! See your work in the leading art magazines and
receive offers to exhibit in the top shows worldwide! Win up to $12,000
in cash! It is what all artists dream of and now this dream could
become your reality.</div>
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For the past four years <i>The Art of Watercolour</i>, and the magazine’s French edition, <i>L’Art de l’Aquarelle</i>
have promoted the talent of watercolour artists from all horizons into
32 different countries. We can do better. Today we are taking another
step forward creating <span class="Style12">“The World Watercolour Competition”</span>,
aiming at stimulating artists worldwide and pushing the boundaries of
technique, creativity and originality. There is $25,000 cash prizes to
be won, no theme or size imposed and the competition is open to all
artists; amateur and professional, from all nations. This competition,
of four selection processes, offers the chance of a lifetime for all who
participate.</div>
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• The Jury’s Gold Award of Excellence : $12,000 + a major Portfolio article in <i>The Art of Watercolour</i> and <i>L’Art de l’Aquarelle</i> magazines
(Acquisitive prize).
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• The Jury’s Silver Award : $5,000 + a major article in <i>The Art of Watercolour</i> and <i>L’Art de l’Aquarelle</i> magazines.
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• The Jury’s Bronze Award: $3,000 + a major article in <i>The Art of Watercolour</i> and <i>L’Art de l’Aquarelle</i> magazines.
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• The Best French Artist Award : $2,000 + an article in <i>The Art of Watercolour</i> and <i>L’Art de l’Aquarelle</i> magazines.
This prize is open to French artists only.
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• The best painting award for a painting valued under $1,000 : $1,000 + an article in<i>The Art of Watercolour</i> and <i>L’Art de l’Aquarelle</i>.<br />
• The best amateur artist’s painting : $1,000 + an article in <i>The Art of Watercolour</i> and <i>L’Art de l’Aquarelle</i> magazines.
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• The best young artist award (open only to artists under 30 years of age) : $1,000 + an article in <i>The Art of Watercolour</i> and <i>L’Art de l’Aquarelle</i> magazines.
Total prize money (excluding all merchandising): $25,000</div>
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This exhibition has four selection processes. The
first selection will be conducted by the members of the magazine’s
editing team. The following three stages will all be juried by a select
panel of five highly recognized international judges : Xidan Chen
(Artist & President of the International Watercolour Biennial,
Shanghai, China), Tony Hunt (Artist & Vice-President of the Royal
Watercolour Institute, England), Jim McFarlane (Artist & President
of the American Watercolour Society, USA), Janine Gallizia (Artist, Art
Director of The Art of Watercolour Magazine), Nicholas Simmons (Artist,
USA).</div>
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<b>Notice that the top 20 artists will exhibit their two paintings in Europe's most prestigious event in Narbonne, South of France.</b>Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07901533179774248604noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3542897110279300858.post-47264276853992714922013-05-06T14:19:00.001-04:002014-07-04T23:10:10.530-04:002013 Workshop Schedule <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had to cut back on the workshops and traveling after last year's ridiculous schedule. However, I am going to some fantastic places -- consider joining me! </div>
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3-day workshop - <span dir="ltr" id="sites-page-title"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/carredaquarellistes/" target="_blank">Carré d'Aquarellistes</a></span> - Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. May 8-10.<br />
Contact: <a href="mailto:teti.sandrine@neuf.fr">Sandrine Teti</a> 06 23 86 41 04<br />
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3-day workshop - <a href="http://www.idyllwildarts.org/" target="_blank">Idyllwild Arts</a> - Idyllwild, California. July 8-10.<br />
Contact: <a href="mailto:heatherc@idyllwildarts.org">Heather Campaniott</a> 951-659-2171, ext. 2361<br />
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5-day workshop -<a href="http://artinthemountains.com/nicholassimmons.html" target="_blank"> Art in the Mountains</a> - Bend, Oregon. August 12-16.<br />
Contact: <a href="mailto:info@artinthemountains.com">Tracy Culbertson</a> 503-930-4572<br />
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5-day workshop - <a href="http://epc-artcourses.com/2012/06/nicholas-simmons/" target="_blank">Enjoy Painting Catalonia</a> - Barcelona, Spain. September 2-6.<br />
Contact: <a href="mailto:%20angela@epc-artcourses.com">Angela Barbi</a> 34-645-767-403<br />
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5-day workshop - <a href="http://northeastartworkshopretreats.fineartstudioonline.com/" target="_blank">Northeast Art Workshops</a> - Gloucester, Massachusetts. October 7-11.<br />
Contact: <a href="mailto:kmasella@icloud.com">Kat Masella</a> (978) 729-4970<br />
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3-day workshop - <a href="http://arttrysts.com/workshops/download-workshop-enrollment-form/" target="_blank">Art Trysts Studio</a> - Clearwater, Florida. November 4-6.<br />
Contact: <a href="mailto:studio@arttrysts.com%3Cstudio@arttrysts.com%3E;">studio@arttrysts.com</a> 888-727-1190<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I received a very flattering interview request from an art student in Russia, with a number of unusual questions.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ffd966;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dear
Nicholas,</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #ffd966;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I
decided to send you a letter because I’m really fascinated by your works and I’m
dreaming one day to paint at least a bit as beautiful as you do. However at the
moment I’m just a student at the <a href="http://idpi-spb.ru/" target="_blank">Institute of Design, Applied Art and Humanitarian Education</a> in Saint-Petersburg also I’m the
participant of the editorial st<span style="font-size: small;">a</span>ff in our new student magazine, <i>Про искусство</i>. Now are working
on the first issue which will be dedicated to watercolour painting. The subject
of the article will be the technical aspects of watercolours which can be useful
both for novices and more experienced artists.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #ffd966;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My
idea is to base the article on the review from the best and brightest
watercolour artist which I know and whose works I sincerely admire. So without
any hesitation I came up with your name in my head. To make the long story short
here comes the request part of the letter. Could you please briefly answer the
questions below basing on your experience and knowledge so we could quote your
expert opinion in the article.<br /><br />
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<span style="color: #ffd966;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thank
you very much in advance for sharing your ideas and experience. I’m sure all
your recommendations will be a great help and inspiration for many young artists
in Russia!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #ffd966;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Best
regards from your passionate fan,</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #ffd966;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Vasilisa Sokolova</span></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffd966;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1. What are your key principles for better more consistent
watercolour painting? </span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">That's a difficult question, and perhaps depends on the kind of
artist one is, or the work one is doing. Certainly consistency will result from
doing the same type of paintings in the same technique/style/handling, but I
find this approach, after a while, rather boring. I'm more interested in art and
artists that surprise me. I particularly like work that imparts a sense of
danger, the feeling that the artist took a chance. This approach probably does not
serve the interests of consistency with respect to the overall quality of the
work. However, regular risk-taking is a type of consistency of its own.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ffd966;"></span><b><span style="color: #ffd966;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2. What should the progression of exercises look like to
achieve the best results?</span></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: grey;"><span style="color: white;">I don't know<span style="font-size: small;">,</span> I've never done exercises. I don't do value studies, <span style="font-size: small;">o</span>r work out <span style="font-size: small;">much</span> of the painting in advance. Part of what I like about
watercolor is its elusiveness and tendency to change quickly; plans don't
always agree with th<span style="font-size: small;">at</span> unpredictability, and rigidly sticking to a
plan can make the work suffer. With regard to values, color, <span style="font-size: small;">etc.</span>, I see all of that
in my head. I know the painting will not be quite how I imagine it, but I have
learned that the unexpected detours and adaptations might well be better than
the original idea, anyway.</span> </span></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffd966;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3. What are the biggest mistakes novices make when practicing
watercolours? What are the biggest misuses of time?</span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">There are two that seem most devastating to me;
one is physical, <span style="font-size: small;">the other,</span> mental. In my opinion, most beginners paint much too
small. I think it is better to start large, as one learns to handle paint when
there is a lot of paint to be handled. On a large scale the
tolerances are greater, requiring less precision. More space allows the
physics of the water, paint, and paper to do more interesting things. One can
still learn about control and detail on a large scale. Another consideration is
the option of cropping; if you crop the best section out of a small
painting, you will likely have a tiny painting as a result. If you crop a large
work, you can still come up with a decent-sized painting. I've noticed that
starting small also builds fear in people of painting larger, a fear most never
overcome in watercolor. That is unfortunate, and unnecessary. I always wanted to
do paintings that could hang in big spaces with some impact. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Size is the easy problem to fix. The more difficult problem for
people in the beginning, and even for many <span style="font-size: small;">experienced <span style="font-size: small;">painters</span>,</span> is letting go
of preconceived ideas about how the work will progress and ultimately look. This
is especially true in watercolor, as the medium is liable to do something
unexpected. The saddest thing is when people cannot, or will not, let go
of those ideas at the expense of <span style="font-size: small;">something that might be better</span>. There is an
arrogance to this attitude that says "my idea is best." <span style="font-size: small;">T</span>he
medium has always been a better artist than I am, always doing something I
wouldn't have thought of on my own. "Listening" to
the painting is crucial, and I have no <span style="font-size: small;">aversion to</span> changing direction. Instead of insisting on attaining what's in my head, I've come to accept what I get, and <span style="font-size: small;">time after time</span> that <span style="font-size: small;">ha</span>s been superior to the original intent. <span style="font-size: small;">I think</span>
watercolor painting is like playing jazz, it's very improvisational.
Over-planning a performance is not only the antithesis of improvisation, it is
the death of it.</span></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffd966;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4. Even at the pro level, what mistakes are most
common?</span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Expanding on this subject, <span style="font-size: small;">t</span>hat would depend on what one considers a "mistake." I see all
kinds of work that I feel is a mistake before the paint ever hit the paper. Or
to put it another way, something <span style="font-size: small;">not worth</span> doing is not worth doing well. Apart
from the philosophical, actual technical or design mistakes usually announce
themselves. Then, I often see work by accomplished technicians who appear to be trying to see through the eyes of another artist. That's a serious
situation that cheats everyone involved -- the original, the perpetrator, and
the viewer.</span></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffd966;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">5. What are your favorite instructional books or resources on
the subject? If people had to teach themselves what would you suggest they
use?</span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">There are so many good books and videos I hesitate to name any, as
I'll no doubt omit something important. I suppose the best resource for teaching
oneself is drawing on all of the things in one's personal experience. For me, a
lot of that came from music, film, literature, photography, and, of course,
studying the work of artists I admired.</span></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffd966;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">6. If you were to train me for four weeks for a competition and
had a million euros on the line, what would the training look like? What if I
trained for eight weeks?</span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US">That's a fun question! Four weeks would involve
rolls of huge paper, lots of paint, large brushes, and putting you through the
entire range of emotions. Some people do their best work when at their at
emotional extremes, others do better on an even, objective keel. Eight weeks
would allow a lot more time to put the work away and take it out later to
analyze with fresh eyes.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffd966;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">7. What are the biggest mistakes and myths you see in
watercolour painting? What are the biggest wastes of time?</span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Learning too much about the materials is a mistake, in my opinion.
I've noticed the people who become preoccupied with all of <span style="font-size: small;">that</span> are <span style="font-size: small;">often</span>
not very good artists. I see an over-reliance on value studies and planning as largely a waste
of time. Worrying about what others will think is very bad.
The idea of "purist" watercolor has nothing whatsoever to do with art, so
obsession with that is obviously a mistake. There is the notion that painting
everyday has some inherent value, but I don't agree. I'm not saying it's bad,
but painting for the sake of painting does nothing for me.</span></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffd966;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">8. Do you know somebody who is good in watercolour painting
despite being poorly gifted for it? Who is good at this who shouldn’t
be?</span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The first question is strange. I'll just say that I see many
people who have great technical skill, but in my opinion are not artists in the
way that I think of artists; that is, exercising the imagination and creativity,
exploring uncharted (if only for themselves) territory. Related to
this might be the people who can draw but can't paint, and the reverse
- those who can paint but can't draw. A curious situation that raises questions
about their assumed interdependence. There are many analogies that can be
drawn there, such as the example of musicians who don't really know theory
and harmony, but produce great music anyway. I'm not really sure what the
second question means! </span></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffd966;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">9. Who is the most unorthodox watercolourist or watercolour
teacher? Why? What do you think of them?</span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: white;">Oh my, what a difficult question. I have been described as
unorthodox, but then I see all kinds of other artists who do things that seem
quite unusual to me, things I would never think about painting. Regarding
teachers, I probably haven't been exposed to enough of them to be able to make
comparisons. </span></span></span> </span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffd966;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">10.
What makes you different from other artists? Who trained you or influenced
you?</span></span></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I was influenced early by many well-known
watercolorists, most notably Valfred Thelin and Barbara Nechis, and of course
people such as Sargent, Sorolla, Wyeth, Mauricio Lasansky, etc. My favorite
contemporary painter is Alex Kanevksy, but I also admire Lita Cabellut, Jose
Parla, and too many others to mention. If I'm different from other watermedia
artists, perhaps it is my music background and general aversion to authority
that somehow emerges in a way that has a certain vibe. And while I have
tremendous respect for many historically great artists of the past, I have no
special respect for tradition or the politics of art. Many artistic
institutions are weighed down by things that address artists collectively, and I
see art as purely an individual endeavor. I don't care much for team sports, I
prefer to see one person out there winning or losing on his or her own
abilities.</span></span></span> </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10pt;"></span><span style="color: #ffd966;">Thank you very much for your time and most of all for sharing your ideas
and experience. Your letter was like a breath of fresh air for me and I'm sure
my fellow students would feel the similar effect :). In fact you've managed to
ruin a couple of ideas I sacredly believed in for years...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ffd966;">Thank you again and best regards from Vasilisa.</span></div>
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This painting is on its way to California. We're on our way to Bermuda and the islands for Spring Break. Bon voyage! </div>
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One my prized possessions, a Fender Stratocaster with about a million miles on it, has been sitting disassembled in a box for thirteen years. A new tailpiece, pickguard, wiring and electronics has brought her back to life, and I couldn't be more thrilled. A big thanks to Phil Jacoby of <a href="http://www.philtone.com/" target="_blank">Philtone Guitars</a> in Baltimore!<br />
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