500 Years of Female Portraits in Western Art

Music: Bach’s Sarabande from Suite for Solo Cello No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007 performed by Yo-Yo Ma.  Nominated as Most Creative Video 2nd Annual YouTube Awards…

I had to post this because it is so damn cool…

Desolation Road Studios on You-Tube

The Studios has a brand new You-Tube Channel. We’ll be posting video from a variety of events in the future including but not limited to camera tips, music video, inside the studio artist interviews and more…stay tuned!!

Check it out…https://www.youtube.com/user/desolationroadphoto?feature=mhee

Michael Eck:Blues On Fire-Blues Jazz and American Icons-A Collection 2/26-3/31

The Guest Artist Series is proud to present a multi-talented artist and performer who is no stranger to the local art and music scene!  A collection of works from Michael’s Blues, Jazz and American Icons series will be shown starting Sunday February 26th thru 3/31. The Artist Opening will be from 2pm to 6pm with Michael performing some of his fantastic music as we enjoy his visual art as well.

Michael Eck’s website can be found here for more information on his art and music…

http://www.michaeleck.com/index.html

 

 

 

 

 

Finished Edge Laminations

Finished Edge Laminations are a new product we’re offering here at the Studios.  The image can be anything from your child’s school art project to certificates and diplomas as well as photographs and other such items. Laminations come in a variety of styles and formats like plaque style at 3/8″ thick or Masonite at 1/8″ thick or Bloc and Floatmounts which are 7/8″ thick.  Surface textures are come in either Matte, gloss, satin or canvas.  Pricing is available on the gallery services page. 

Canvas Gallery Wraps

Gallery Wraps are a great way to present your photographs and images in an easy to hang and keep clean style.  The construction is very much the same as a canvas style oil or acrylic painting.  The canvas is stretched over a wooden framework after the image has been printed from one of our digital printers.  Any image can be used provided the file is viable and the resolution workable.  We can scan or photograph your works of art to transfer the image to canvas.  The Studios can either use your image or one of ours and the process is quite simple.  It usually takes 48-72 hours to make a gallery wrap from print to stretch to sealer.  We use museum grade gloss or matte sealer to preserve the image and print with Epson K3 inks. These inks are state of the art and make a beautiful product you can be proud to showcase in your home, camp, man cave or office for years to come.  Stop by the Studios to learn more about this product.  Pricing is available on the “Gallery Services” page if you are interested in finding out costs.

Portraits of Life by Deborah Von Zink-Commissions

Art has always been the cornerstone of Deborah’s existence. She has drawn and painted since childhood. She then continued with her burgeoning love of the field to graduate with two Bachelors of Fine Arts degrees from the University of California and the University of Art both in San Francisco.

Her career exploded as she worked with organizations such as Williams and Sonoma, Levi Strauss, Sheraton Palace Hotels, as well as many wineries and corporations. This lead her to showing in museums, ballet companies, music festivals, major art galleries and selling though out the US, Europe and Asia.  The work of this award winning artist has been published in signed, limited edition giclee’ prints, magazines and books, including a write-up “Time” magazine about her work.

Her passionate oils are inspired by the French Impressionists and the Venetian Tiepolo. The inspiration for her portraits was the personification of character in John Singer Sargent’s portraits. Her art classes emulate the creativity and innovation of Leonardo de Vinci. The artistic talents of Deborah continue to evolve exponentially.  The dreamlike quality of her art leads the observer on a journey of the imagination.

Deborah is available for commissioned portraiture through Desolation Road Studios and is currently taking reservations for work thru the Holiday Season and beyond.  If you are looking for a special personalized gift for that certain someone for Christmas or Hanukkah please allow time enough for Deborah to create your piece in order to have it prior to the Holidays! Deborah can be contacted for pricing and logistical information at artsyldy@gmail.com or 518-765-2002.

Desolation Road Scrabble Contest

Desolation Road Studios Amateur Scrabble Tournie- Alright all you Scrabble-heads out there. Time to pony up and put your brains to the test. Lets see who the real Scrabble Champ is in Altamont!! Break out the dictionary and your thesaurus and bone up on all those obscure words because bragging rights are at stake. Sign ups have started and there are only 16 berths available so don’t lollygag!! Get down to the Studios and enter! This will be a fun family friendly event! $20.00 entry fee includes the Championship Party with food and beverages. First Prize: $100.00 Second Prize: $50.00!

Total Spaces: 16

Currently Signed Up: 8

Slots Available: 8

New Artists Needed!!

Are you an artist looking for a venue to showcase and sell your wares?  Whether its pottery or paintings, glass or etchings, fiber art or sculpture, or anything art related, Desolation Road Studios is always looking for talented and committed artists seeking a place to get their art “out there”!!  Come on by and speak with Jim about getting on board.