In a Perfect World
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Distinction Gallery is thrilled to announce the opening reception of "In a Perfect World", a solo exhibition featuring Oils, Artist Proofs, and Hand Embellished Giclees by world renown Gabe Leonard. The exhibition will include new and past works, many almost sold out. In addition, one lucky winner will get to model for a Gabe Leonard painting. Come dressed up (in the style of Gabe's art) to get one free ticket. Get an additional ticket per $20 spent on Gabe's art. The winner will be drawn at 8pm and will get to model for Gabe and keep the painting! Additionally, we will have live music and drinks available for sale from Last Spot by Hidden Hive for the reception on October 8 from 6-10pm.
Gabe Leonard spent his early years in rural Wyoming, sketching wildlife and selling his drawings for one dollar. After earning his BFA from Columbus College in Ohio, Leonard honed his talents on the ultra-competitive Venice Beach boardwalk.
Described as "Johnny Cash meets Quentin Tarantino," Gabe Leonard's original art and prints possess an intense cinematic quality combining the gestural brushwork of expressionism with the expert lighting and framing of a Hollywood cinematographer. His oils are cinematic, atmospheric and moody, revolving around outlaws, rugged noir characters to create narratives full of dramatic possibility.
While his subjects and compositions belie a heavy influence of modern and contemporary cinema, Leonard's artistic style is rooted firmly in a European tradition. While he often breaks from academic restrictions with his loose brushwork and characteristic drips, he counts Rembrandt, Mucha, Klimt and Schiele as amongst his influences.
Following a string of sell-out shows and acquisitions by high-profile collectors, Leonard has quickly become one of the most sought-after artists in the world. Whenever his work is up for sale, galleries, art enthusiasts and high-profile celebrities rush to buy his admirable art and paintings. Recent celebrity collectors include Quentin Tarantino, Charlie Sheen, and Rueben Fleischer. Leonard currently resides in Los Angeles.
The exhibition will run from Oct 10 - Nov 5.
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Distinction Gallery
ArtHatch and Distinction Gallery were created in 2004 to fill a void in the community and fulfill a dream. The 7000 sq. ft. arts complex hosts monthly exhibitions featuring visual art created by artists from around the globe, provides affordable studio space for local artists, and provides free studios space, art supplies and arts education to teen artists. ArtHatch’s goal is to bring the creative process to life and to empower people to turn to art for inspiration, reflection and personal growth. Their mission will be accomplished by: - Producing no cost exhibits featuring artwork created by emerging and mid career artists from around the world. - Offering free gallery and working studio space to teen artists (age 13-19). - Offering free workshops, art supplies, painting collaborations, demonstrations and mentorships to teens and the general public. - Offering studio space to emerging and mid-career artists. - Providing a unique venue for visual art, poetry, music, performance art, and film screenings.
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