Jim Irwin, New Guest Artist at Gateway Gallery August 22 – September 28, 2012.

GATEWAY GALLERY IN CLAYTON PRESENTS  “Artist Driven”, August 22 – September 28, 2012.

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Guest artist, Jim Irwin, photographs mostly nature and wildlife. As a veterinarian, his interest in animal photography should be of no surprise. Jim sees animal photography as a way of bringing more than just color or design to a wall but rather a dimension of personality as well. The close-up view enables one to see the natural features that are usually missed in real life due to all the movement and surrounding distractions. In effect, a "personality" seems to appear.  Jim’s goal is to capture this "personality" in an artistic fashion that can be displayed in a person’s home for regular enjoyment.  His interest in animal art is directed more toward wildlife rather than toward the more common domestic animals.   The photography creates an environmental awareness that may even translate into improving animal welfare, especially for the African species. Through environmental abuse, habitat destruction, poaching and other human interactions the future of many of these animals is in doubt. This special photography of these species can provide a chance to enjoy their being and hopefully they will survive.  Jim is a juried artist for the Greater St. Louis Art Association and the Best of Missouri Hands.

Elephant Silhouettes, Photograph by Jim Irwin

Narrow Escape Lion, Photograph by Jim Irwin

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Michael Anderson, New Guest Artist at Gateway Gallery August 22 – September 28, 2012.

GATEWAY GALLERY IN CLAYTON PRESENTS  “Artist Driven”, August 22 – September 28, 2012. 

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Guest artist, Michael Anderson, has been an artist, illustrator & designer for over 35 years collaborating with designers, architects and planners to develop their ideas for interior environments and urban design concepts in sketches, drawings and digital illustrations His paintings are included in public, private and corporate collections. Michael posts his sketchbook pages on UrbanSketchers Midwest.com as well as his own blog, Sketching St. Louis. 

Flowers for Dinner by Michael Anderson

Red Vase by Michael Anderson

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Garry McMichael, New Guest Artist at Gateway Gallery August 22 – September 28, 2012.

GATEWAY GALLERY IN CLAYTON PRESENTS  “Artist Driven”, August 22 – September 28, 2012.

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Guest artist, Garry McMichael, has been traveling the back roads of Middle America, especially the Ozarks, capturing its beauty with the camera, charcoals, pastels and paint for thirty years.  Garry is constantly searching for those fleeting moments when the landscape, the atmospheric conditions and the ever-changing light come together in a flash of visual inspiration.  Whether you are inspired by the ebb and flow of the Mississippi River, a quiet walk through the rugged Ozark Mountains or watching a summer thunderstorm roll across the prairie you will appreciate the art of Garry McMichael.  Garry is actively involved with the Greater St. Louis Art Association and President of the Gateway Pastel Artists Association. 

Partners by Garry McMichael

The Day is Done by Garry McMichael

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More Art from Guest Artists Linda Wilmes and Don Webb

If you haven't made it by to see the current show it is still on display until August 17th. 

Chrome Base by Linda Wilmes

Kaiglynn by Linda Wilmes

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Pine Trees by Don Webb

Shoot by Don Webb

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The Decoupage Art of Barbara and Greg Matchick: Special exhibit runs from August 1 – 30, 2012

The pieces in this exhibit are the collaborative works of resident artist Greg Matchick and his wife Barbara. Using skill and an eye for detail Barbara incorporates Greg’s fine art European scenes into “objets d’art” by means of the centuries old art form of decoupage, thus creating utilitarian works of art from modern-day objects. Over the last year, a small number of these pieces have been on display along with Greg’s fine art images and these works have gained increasing popularity in the last year, being collected nationwide. This is an opportunity to see the works exhibited on their own, in a greater quantity and diversity than before. This exhibit will run from August 1 – 30, 2012.

Steps and Flowers on a Tissue Box Cover

The Art of Decoupage:

The art of decorating objects by gluing  colored paper to them and finishing with multiple layers of varnish dates back many centuries. By the 12th century it was being practiced in China, possibly coming from eastern Siberia. By the 17th and 18th centuries it had spread to Europe, being known as Japanning in England. Artisans in Florence , Italy refined the techniques by the 18th century producing what are now highly collectible antiques.

Green Shutters In Verona On a Wastebasket

The Exhibited Pieces:
The items in this exhibit are everyday items of the 20th and 21st centuries. Wastebaskets, tissue box covers, light switch plates and coasters. In a culture where these everyday items are mass produced and simply serve a utilitarian purpose, the pieces in this exhibit bear the mark of hand crafted artisans and are truly unique. Each piece is printed by the artists on art paper and applied with decoupage techniques using multiple layers of varnish to create the finished work. The result is a work of art that can be and is intended for everyday use.
  - Barbara & Greg Matchick

Blue and Gold Doors in Wroclaw on a Switchplate

 Ponte Vecchio Balcony on a Coaster

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More Art from Featured Artist Joyce Yarbrough

Her talents have been displayed at fine art shows, museums, historic venues, and many special events.  Well known for her skill with scissors, Joyce has also won many awards for her pastel, handmade paper, pen & ink, and watercolor art.  As a volunteer literacy tutuor, she even incorporated art into teaching reading and writing to children.

Colorado Morning by Joyce Yarbrough

Cathedral Basilica by Joyce Yarbrough

 Riverfront by Joyce Yarbrough

Generational Connection by Joyce Yarbrough

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Guests enjoying the new artwork at the reception for "Silhouettes Tell Stories"

It's not too late to come in to see the current show featuring the beautiful work of Gateway Gallery Artist Joyce Yarbrough, and guest artists Don Webb, Greg Kluempers, Linda Wilmes and Paul Bayer. "Silhouettes Tell Stories" runs through August 17, 2012.

Photographs by Gateway Gallery Artist Jerry Schmutz

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Gateway Gallery Opening Reception for "Silhouettes Tell Stories", July 20, 6-9PM

Come share an evening of art and refreshments with the artists and guests of our gallery at the reception next Friday evening, July 20, from 6 to 9PM.  Please join us and visit with our guest artists Don Webb, Linda Wilmes and Greg Kluempers and hear the stories behind their exciting new works on display during our Silhouettes Tell Stories exhibit.

Don Webb Leatherneck Freedom to Soar    See no evil-hear no evil-speak no evil    Linda Wilmes Old Rusty Fishing Boat Good Opera House    Greg Kluempers Pont Vieux-Albi, France Reflection at Acadia National Park

/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\   Gateway Gallery is an artist-owned art gallery representing 16 regional artists featuring permanent and rotating exhibits reflecting a variety of artistic styles and mediums.  Whether your interest is classic or contemporary realism, regional plein aire, abstract art or impressionism, we have something that will delight your artistic senses.  Our artwork changes often.  Come by and see what's new.

Gateway Gallery 21 North Bemiston Clayton, Missouri 63105 Gallery Hours: Wednesday through Saturday 11-6, Sunday 10-5 Closed Monday and Tuesday  NEED DIRECTIONS? Would you like to learn more about Gateway Gallery artists? Visit our blog: www.gatewaygallery.blogspot.com Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Gateway-Gallery Our next reception will be Friday, September 7, 2012, from 6 - 9PM Visit Gateway Gallery Online Contact us/Request our newsletter Blog post by Gateway Gallery Artist Daniel Fishback.

Greg Kluempers, New Guest Artist at Gateway Gallery July 5 - August 17

Photograph by Greg Kluempers

Photograph by Greg Kluempers

My work explores the relationship of forms, textures and color in the everyday world. Many of my images are extractions from an old building, a distorted reflection, an architectural detail and the juxtaposition of adjoining buildings. I use these to create abstract geometrical images. I also have always been interested in landscapes. Besides understanding composition, a big part of capturing landscapes is being in the right place at the right time.

- Greg Kluempers

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Don Webb, New Guest Artist at Gateway Gallery July 5 - August 17

Rhino, Oil Painting by Don Webb

Oil Painting by Don Webb

The passion and love for art dates back to my early childhood. Though my efforts focused on art in high school and college, I was encouraged to pursue an engineering degree. Eventually, I began to work toward making art my full time profession, producing a greater quality of realism. The most important quality of oil is its transparency. The old masters added thin layers of transparent color to get the illusion of depth . I work in this wonderful, though time consuming manner, which is rarely used in today’s market. Thank you for visiting this web site.

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Linda Wilmes, New Guest Artist at Gateway Gallery July 5 - August 17

Sidewalk Artist, Pastel by Linda Wilmes

Purple Passion, Watercolor by Linda Wilmes

Being a self taught and long time artist, I have painted and learned from all mediums, and continue to work primarily in watercolor and pastel.  I use pastels primarily in my Plein Air painting, and watercolor, being so very compelling, pulls and draws in with  it's  passionate and surprising characteristics.  

Being a member of several art organizations, I will be teaching classes in drawing and painting this fall, at the St. Peters Arts Centre and in my home based studio, in Wentzville, Mo. 

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GATEWAY GALLERY IN CLAYTON PRESENTS “Silhouettes Tell Stories”, July 4 – August 17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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WHAT: “Silhouettes Tell Stories” by Joyce Yarbrough     

WHERE: Gateway Gallery, 21 N. Bemiston Ave, Clayton, MO.

WHEN: July 4 through August 17, 2012, Opening Reception 6 – 9 p.m. July 20

COST: FREE

MORE INFO: www.gatewaygalleryonline.com, 314-402-1959

GATEWAY GALLERY IN CLAYTON PRESENTS

 “Silhouettes Tell Stories”, July 5 – August 17, 2012

Opening reception held for the artist 6-9 p.m. July 20

(Clayton, MO/April 13) Gateway Gallery “Silhouettes Tell Stories” exhibit is about the simple but elegant shapes Joyce Yarbrough cuts with her scissors.  In addition, guest artists Linda Wilmes’ paintings and Greg Kluempers’ photography will be on display. This show runs July 5 through Aug 17 with an opening reception from 6 to 9 pm on Friday, July 20 at 21 North Bemiston Ave, Clayton.

            Yarbrough’s contour “drawings” emulate shadows to convey the mystery or mood by their basic mass.  Naked silhouettes capture the essence of elegant simplicity to tell a story, often without color or detail, whether the art is a feature cut with fine detail, a child’s profile, or a botanically correct silhouette.  A few of the places her work has been shown and collected include the St. Louis Art Museum, museums in China, Pennsylvania and Germany.

After graduation from Missouri University, Yarbrough worked at Hallmark Cards as she continued her studies at Kansas City Art Institute. Traveling to China and Poland has expanded Joyce's view of the world and the heritage of other countries. Throughout her career she has worked in the arts - as a graphic artist, illustrator, art director, marketing coordinator and gallery owner.

Along with her murals, Linda Wilmes is an accomplished Plein Air painter, participating in many of the onsite Plein Air competitions. Her paintings display vivid color, sparkling sunlight and mysterious shadow.  Greg Kluempers’ photography explores the relationship of forms, textures and colors of the everyday world, sometimes creating abstract geometrical images.

GATEWAY GALLERY

Established in 2004, Gateway Gallery is a co-op art gallery exhibiting 16 regional, award-winning artists whose work range from traditional landscape to contemporary abstraction. Ranging media include oil, pastel, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, photography, ceramics, and woodworking. Exhibits typically run every six weeks, featuring one of the gallery’s 16 artists as well as three visiting artists. Located in downtown Clayton, Mo., the gallery is within walking distance to other galleries and many of St. Louis’ finest restaurants and cafés, making it a “must-stop” destination for art lovers, art collectors and designers.

Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Visit www.GatewayGalleryOnline.com for more information.

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Guests enjoying the new artwork at the reception for "If This Be Not I"

It's not too late to come in to see the current show featuring the beautiful work of Gateway Gallery Artist Sheldon Johnson, and guest artists Jim Irwin, and Marilyn Callahan. "If This Be Not I" runs through June 29, 2012.

Photographs by Gateway Gallery Artist Jerry Schmutz

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More Art from Featured Artist Sheldon Johnson

Johnson is known for the vibrant color and brushstroke usage that is apparent in each of his abstracts. This show builds on that foundation with a very large politically based painting reflecting today’s political upheaval and inspired by the work of well known painter Philip Guston.  The large oil blends abstraction and surreal elements leaving more conceptual symbols to populate his smaller pieces.

Untitled, Painting by Sheldon Johnson

Painting by Sheldon Johnson

Snakedance, Painting by Sheldon Johnson

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Gateway Gallery Opening Reception for "If This Be Not I" June 8, 6-9PM

Come share an evening of art and refreshments with the artists and guests of our gallery at the reception this Friday evening, June 8, from 6 to 9PM.  Please join us and visit with our guest artists Marilyn Callahan and Jim Irwin and our featured artist Sheldon Johnson and hear the stories behind their exciting new works on display during  our If This Be Not I exhibit.

Marilyn Callahan B - 1 Composure The One That Got Away   Jim Irwin Lion King of Masai Mara Zebra Relaxtion Elephants Walking out of Chobe Sheldon Johnson Worldview #1 Wild Garden Worldview #2

Gateway Gallery is an artist-owned art gallery representing 16 regional artists featuring permanent and rotating exhibits reflecting a variety of artistic styles and mediums.  Whether your interest is classic or contemporary realism, regional plein aire, abstract art or impressionism, we have something that will delight your artistic senses.  Our artwork changes often.  Come by and see what's new.

Gateway Gallery 21 North Bemiston Clayton, Missouri 63105 Gallery Hours: Wednesday through Saturday 11-6, Sunday 10-5 Closed Monday and Tuesday  NEED DIRECTIONS? Would you like to learn more about Gateway Gallery artists? Visit our blog: www.gatewaygallery.blogspot.com Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Gateway-Gallery Our next reception will be Friday, July 20, 2012, from 6 - 9PM

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