Telephone Factory Lofts on March 13th

We are planning an art cocktail party showcasing the work of Miguel Sartori with a tenative date of Friday, March 13th. The artist's loft, at the uber-cool Telephone Factory Lofts, is the perfect backdrop for his series of abstract work, Quantum Vortex. For the love of dogs, a portion of the sale of work will benefit an animal charity (TBD).

Website

A tenative website is up at www.leitchfineart.com. Also accessed at www.emergingartscene.com. When time permits,the website will feature several of the artists I work with along with more of their work. I'm also adding work of several local photographers.

Newsletter went out this evening. If you didn't receive and would like to, please email at denise@emergingartscene.com. Lots of art events in September and October!

Invitation Only Event for Japanese Artist, Masa Watanabe

This is an Invitation Only Event. If you are interested, please contact me at denise@emergingartscene.com, and I will let you know if there is availability.

LeCreatif Design Gallery & Asahi Beer
Invite You and a Guest to an Art Party for
Acclaimed Japanese Aritst
Masa Watanabe

Friday, August 1st

7 to 10 PM

LeCreatif Design
Interior Design & Gallery
480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave
Suite 190
(Tribute Lofts retail space)
404-589-8212

SPACE IS LIMITED.
Please RSVP by July 30th to
denise@emergingartscene.com
or 770.328.6136

Acclaimed in his native Japan, Masa created works of Art that resounded in the Art circles of Tokyo and crossed the ocean to L.A, Detroit, and so to Atlanta where he now makes his home. "Watanabe's...art has real strenth - it is definitely statement art." [Detroit Free Press]


Curated by: Denise Leitch Jackson
Art Consultant

Monday, June 23rd, Art Party "East Meets West" at Artistry

Please be our guest...for the first Monday art party at Artistry, supporting art, music and the artistic community.

Two Person Show
"East Meets West on Peachtree"

Shijun H. Munns
Dewitt Thompson III

Where & When

Monday, June 23rd
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Artistry
942 Peachtree St
Atlanta, Georgia 30306
(Located across from Metropolis)
404.207.1324

Join us on Monday, as we kick off the first of many Blue Monday Art Parties at Artistry. The Upstairs Lounge is the perfect venue to showcase local emerging artists. Enjoy captivating art by Atlanta artists at this inaugural Two Person Show. Installed at Artistry through July 23rd

Valet Parking available

RSVP ENCOURAGED

Shijun H. Munns
Born in the province of Guangdong, China. Shijun is a recipient of numerous awards for her artistic achievements. Shijun seems to look back into space-time while her paintings spring forward into our time to bring us images of deep and profound souls glimmering in soft, golden light. She brings forth vivid images of life that draw us deep into thought and wonder and into a realm where we ourselves become lost in worlds full of bright color and soft light.

Dewitt Thompson III
Fresh off the design set of the most recent Tyler Perry movie, Dewitt Thompson III exhibits his popular Woman Series. He paints on large canvases with oils and mixing mediums, exploring concepts from pop to traditional.

"I Believe In No Boundries When Expressing Oneself. Art To Me Is Like Music.
Inviting,Sensual .It Evokes Emotions And Feelings."

For More Information, Contact Denise Leitch Jackson
denise@emergingartscene.com

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KB Pollard Artist Reception at Tazza Sunday June 8th

Atlanta based artist, K.B. Pollard is a self-taught fine artist, who has been painting most of her life. The works installed at Tazza are watercolor on paper in vibrant color palettes. Her vivid use of color was inspired by sunsets on St. Simons Island. It was while showing in St Simon galleries that artist and gallery owner, Paul Patterson, compared her unique style to Gaugin and Van Gogh.


Artist Reception
Tazza Coffee & Espresso Bar
Sunday, June 8th
1:00 to 4:00 pm

Location:
Berkeley Heights
1700 Northside Drive NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
404-350-0800

Meet the artist, KB Pollard, and view additional works, including paintings on canvas. Wind down from the weekend with iced coffee and frappe specials at Tazza.

Tazza is a hip, new coffee bar at the intersection of I-75 and Northside Drive. Stop by after brunch, before the pool, after the park, on the way home from the lake.


KB Pollard has a portfolio of watercolor on paper in many unique color schemes to enhance any design project. She also paints vibrant flowers with acrylic on canvas.
The work can be custom framed and matted to customize the look. A light matte and frame can create a completely different look and unique original piece of art.

If you can't attend, stop by anytime to see the installation.
Please call with your interest in one of the pieces you see at Tazza or to view KB Pollard's portfolio and custom framing options. We can consult with you to custom design a piece to compliment your home or office and create a one of a kind look.

Contact:
Denise Leitch Jackson, Art Consultant
Direct: 770.328.6136

denise@emergingartscene.com

www.soarwithtazza.com

Newsletter June 2008

Here are highlights from the first issue of my monthly newsletter. If you would like to be added to receive the monthly newsletter, as well as invites to local art events, please email me at denise@emergingartscene.com


Atlanta's Emerging Art Scene
June 2008 Inaugural Issue


In this issue...
Blue Mondays at Artistry
KB Pollard Reception
Coffeeshop Culture


Dear Friends:
I want to thank everyone who has offered so much support, as I've made this transition to working with artists in a field that I love. It's been an amazing journey and is only getting better.

As the art events I am hosting are growing exponentially, I will be sending a monthly newsletter to let you know what's going on around town.

All the best,
Denise



Blue Mondays at Artistry
Branding Monday nights to showcase local artists

Artistry, formerly Sweet Lowdown, has reopened with small plates and an organic menu, with the lofty aspirations to support art, music and fashion. We'll kick off the Monday night art events on June 16th. Live jazz bands will accompany the art viewings. Watch for art themes and creative takes on the traditional art show. I am excited to have signed on to curate the events. Stay tuned.

For more details follow the weekly/bi-weekly events at www.emergingartscene.com
www.artistrylife.com



KB Pollard

Artist Reception
at Tazza Coffee & Espresso Bar
*End the weekend with
Iced Coffee and Frappes*

Sunday, June 8th
1:00 to 4:00 pm

Berkely Heights
1700 Northside Drive NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
404-350-0800

View the installation of KB Pollard's framed watercolors and exhibit of new works. Atlanta favorite, KB Pollard, is self-taught, with her own artistic style and unique blend of color palattes. Contemporary and decorative, the work can be custom framed to compliment your design space.



Everyday culture/Disintegrating Culture
Artists: Brandi Smart and Betty Franco Handmacher

West Egg Cafe
1168 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318

June 9th to August 3rd
Opening Reception June 22nd


Brandi Smart's intelligent take on the coffee shop culture of modern day allows her to study color and gesture without overwhelming the viewer. Betty Franco Handmacher's abstract oils reflect her heritage as a Spanish Jew with pieces based on her disintegrating culture, as well as celebratory pieces.



Dagmar Bruehmueller Art Party at Tongue and Groove

Party goers and art lovers mingled at Tongue and Groove on May 16th, sipping drinks and tasting from the small plate menu. The focus was on the large canvases aligned around the room, strong enough to stand out in the midst of T&G's renovations.

I've since heard from a lot of people who love Dagmar's work and recognize her talent and originality. The strength of her work is evident, and her work will continue to increase in value. I think it is profoundly interesting that in coming from Brazil, Dagmar found inspiration in the Fulton Cotton Mills and Atlanta history. You more often hear it the other way around. Dagmar is heading to Chicago for the summer on June 12th and taking her work with her. If you are interested in seeing her work at her studio before then, please let me know.



Art ConsultingComplimentary Consultation by Appointment: I consult with clients to learn more about their taste, interest in art and the design of their space. Based on my recommendations, I bring art work on site for approval.

My strengths lie in building and maintaining long term relationships with individual and corporate clients based on understanding their needs and valuing their trust.

To schedule an appointment contact:
Denise Leitch Jackson
Direct: 770.328.6136
denise@emergingartscene.com



Collectors Corner: Commit
From "Nine Tips for Photography Collectors" by Kris Wilson, May 22, 2008"

"The difference between someone who collects and someone who doesn't collect," says W.H. Hunt, cofounder of Chelsea's Hasted Hunt gallery and a 35-year collector himself, "is committing. You like a picture, you've got the money, buy the damn thing. Commit."