Inside the Gallery of Studio 391

Studio 391 Voted Top 5 Mendocino Art Gallery of 2009

2009-10-26T15:23:00.000-07:00

Studio 391 was voted #2 of the top 5 galleries for 2009 in the category Best Mendocino Art Gallery. The contest was sponsored by SFGate/BayList.BayList is the online destination of The San Francisco Chronicile that profiles local businesses and allows consumers to vote for and recommend their favorites in the categories of lodging, dining, art and wine.

Christopher Burkett - September Print Special

2009-09-01T18:11:00.000-07:00

Autumn Reflections is a new print special that is being offered by Christopher Burkett at a special introductory price.The special introductory price for the 20"x20" prints is $750 and the 30"x30" prints are $1,500 until December 31, 2009. After January 1, 2010 the 20"x20" prints will increase to $1,000 and the 30"x30" prints will increase to $2,000.For more information or to purchase this print,

Roman Loranc Opening & Book Signing at Studio 391

2009-08-31T21:33:00.001-07:00

Studio 391 presented three new exhibitions at its new location in Cypress Village, Gualala on Saturday, August 29.Top left: Roman signs copies of his new book 'Fractal Dreams'Top right: Visitors arrive to see the new show and talk to Roman Lower left: Guests mingling during the openingLower right: Roman poses for a photograph with gallery director Carol Kozal Studio 391 hosted an artist

Three New Exhibitions at Studio 391

2009-07-29T17:31:00.001-07:00

Studio 391 hosted a reception for the opening of three new exhibitions at its new location, 39102 Ocean Drive at Cypress Village, Gualala on Saturday, July 25th.Artists Rolfe Horn and Wendy Schwartz were in attendance. Wine was generously provided by Elizabeth Spencer Wines for the artists' reception. Shashin: New photographs from Japan by Rolfe Horn; In the Shadows: New paintings from Marin/

We've Moved

2009-07-05T10:08:00.000-07:00

STUDIO 391 has moved up the street 1/8 of a mile to Cypress Village, Gualala's newest gallery district and premiere shopping destination. The address of our new location is 39102 Ocean Drive, Gualala, CA. The gallery is across from Placewares and adjacent to Spindrift Gallery.Telephone number, website, and gallery hours are unchanged.STUDIO 39139102 Ocean Drive - #C3-1Gualala, CA

New Photography Exhibition - Small Works

2009-05-21T19:19:00.000-07:00

Ryuijie | Cactus | Platinum Print | 4" x 5"From the new exhibition Small WorksSmall Works is a new photography exhibition featuring works by gallery artists Paul Kozal, Ryuijie, Unai San Martin and Ion Zupcu. Please join us for the exhibition opening and reception on Saturday, May 23 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Artist Paul Kozal will be present.Small Works features photographs no larger than 8x10

MALT Show & Sale Next Weekend

2009-05-09T15:42:00.000-07:00

Three of Studio 391’s artists, Christin Coy, Richard Lindenberg and Wendy Schwartz are exhibiting at the 12th Annual “Ranches & Rolling Hills” Landscape Art Show & Sale next weekend, Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, 2009.For one weekend only, artists from Marin County and Santa Barbara’s Oak Group transform the Druid’s Hall in Nicasio, CA into a showcase of fine landscape art inspired by the

Christopher Burkett - May Print Special

2009-05-02T12:43:00.000-07:00

Christopher Burkett is offering his newest photograph, Forest Benediction at a special introductory price. This print is available in two sizes. The 20"x24" size print is $750 and the 30"x40" print is $1,500 until May 31, 2009. After May 31st, the prices will increase to $1,000 and $2,000 respectively. For more information about this print special please contact the gallery. View more fine

Charles Waldman Painting Juried Into Gold Medal Exhibition

2009-04-10T16:32:00.000-07:00

Old Mill Reflection by Charles Waldman was selected by the California Art Club into the 98th Annual Gold medal Juried Exhibition at the Pasadena Museum of Contemporary Art.This annual exhibition spotlights new works from the nation's leading representational fine artists and celebrated California Impressionism, the artistic movement founded nearly a century ago.The California Art Club,

April 2009 Print Special

2009-04-01T11:32:00.000-07:00

Special Limited Edition Print by Paul KozalStudio 391 is offering The Cypress Grove, a special limited edition, 8"x10" toned gelatin silver print by Paul Kozal for $250. The cypress trees are unique to the California Coast and are a signature subject for the artist.This special is for 8 remaining prints from an edition of 50 prints originally offered to the Texas Photographic Society Print

New Roman Loranc Photograph Sells Out In Record Time

2009-02-19T16:03:00.000-08:00

Roman Loranc’s newest photograph, Carmel Valley After the Winter Storm, was officially released on February 14th and was completely sold out by February 15th. This negative is officially retired and is no longer being printed by the artist. Roman’s photographs continue to be widely collected and continue to sell out quickly upon release. To view more new photographs by Roman Loranc please visit

Going To The Chapel

2009-02-02T14:47:00.001-08:00

Artist Roman Loranc and Studio 391, Gallery Director Carol Kozal at Little Shasta ChurchI had the opportunity to visit Roman Loranc at his home and studio in Northern California last week. Roman was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule to give me a tour of some the local sites he enjoys photographing including Mt Shasta and Little Shasta Church (pictured above). To see more

February 2009 Print Special

2009-02-01T09:39:00.000-08:00

Special Limited Edition Print by Paul KozalThis Month OnlyStudio 391 is offering Dune Drift Trail, Study 2, a special limited edition, 8"x10" original toned gelatin silver print by Paul Kozal for $250.00. This is one of Paul's newest images taken near Dune Drift in the Sea Ranch on California's Sonoma Coast. A larger jpeg is available upon request. Each print will be:printed on 8"x10" paper

History of Photography (Part 3 of 3)

2009-01-23T18:55:00.000-08:00

7:48 minutes'History of Photography' was originally broadcast on New Mexico PBS station KNME. Part 1 of this series was posted on this blog on September 20, 2008. The second part was posted on November 5, 2008. This is the third and final segment.After viewing, please take this opportunity to view works by a selection of our gallery artists that continue to make their photographs using

Christopher Burkett - January Print Special

2009-01-05T15:25:00.000-08:00

Christopher Burkett is offering his newest photograph, Forest Flame at a special introductory price. The 20"x24" size print is priced at $750 and the 30"x40" print is $1,500 until January 31, 2009. After January 31, the prices will increase to $1,000 and $2,000 respectively. For more information about this print special please contact the gallery. View more fine photographs by Christopher

Just Released - New Rolfe Horn Photographs

2009-01-02T11:35:00.001-08:00

Rolfe Horn (pictured above) has just released a series of new photographs from his most recent trip to Japan. After returning with over 100 rolls of film in late Fall 2008, the artist has been busy printing and issuing new works. All the prints released to date can be viewed on our web at www.studio391.net. Or, visit us at Photo LA - Booth #D17 - January 9 through 11 to see a selection of Rolfe's

Found

2008-12-27T15:55:00.001-08:00

The Lost Video Clip - Roman Loranc & Mt Shasta 2 minutes 15 secondsThe lost video clip of Roman Loranc discussing his photograph 'Mt Shasta' has been found. Here's Roman talking with fellow gallery artist Paul Kozal during the reception for Roman's show that opened at Studio 391 on June 28, 2008. Enjoy the clip.>> See more of Roman's photographs from Northern California

New Roman Loranc Photographs

2008-12-08T22:28:00.000-08:00

Roman Loranc wasted no time getting into the darkroom to print his newest works from his most recent trip to Poland, Ukraine, and Paris. The new works are limited to an edition of 40 prints of all sizes and prices increase as the edition sells out.Click here to get a sneak peek at more of Roman's new photographs. There are currently a dozen new works posted on our web site. And, please be sure to

Christopher Burkett - December Print Special

2008-12-08T14:12:00.000-08:00

Christopher Burkett is offering Helios at the special introductory price of $750 for the 20"x20" size print and $1,500 for the 30"x30" size print until December 31, 2008. After December 31, the small print will increase to $1,000 and the larger print will increase to $2,000. Click here for more information or contact the gallery.

Studio 391 Exhibiting at Photo LA 2009

2008-12-07T15:33:00.001-08:00

Studio 391 is pleased to announce that we be exhibiting at PhotoLA - the 18th Annual International Los Angeles Photographic Art Exposition. This event showcases vintage and contemporary photography and photo based art from dealers and galleries around the world and also offers collecting seminars, lectures and other photography related events.We will be exhibiting works by our gallery artists

Senator Wiggins Attends Gallery Opening

2008-11-30T19:52:00.000-08:00

(Carol Kozal, Gallery Director, Center: Senator Pat Wiggins, Paul Kozal, Artist) Studio 391 was honored to have Senator Pat Wiggins attend the exhibition opening/artist reception for Paul Kozal's new show, Winter.Senator Wiggins represents California's large 2nd Senate District which includes portions or all of six North Coast Counties: Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Solano and Sonoma. As a

They're Back

2008-11-26T19:53:00.000-08:00

Rolfe Horn and Roman Loranc have both returned from recent photography trips.Rolfe Horn was recently photographing in Japan for almost a month. He’s returned with over 100 rolls of film and is already in the darkroom developing his film. Rolfe also enjoyed the natural hot spring baths, fresh caught sashimi, local vegetables and even ate chrysanthemum flower petals which he

History of Photography (Part 2 of 3)

2008-11-05T12:53:00.000-08:00

Time 9:54Please check back soon for Part 3 of this series.The first installment of this series was posted on this blog on Saturday, September 20, 200. This is Part 2 of 3 in the History of Photography series originally produced and aired on PBS in New Mexico.

Leaving On A Jet Plane

2008-10-11T11:02:00.000-07:00

Rolfe Horn: A Place of MagicPhotography Exhibit at SFOIf you find yourself in Terminal 3 at the San Francisco International Airport between now and the end of December there is an exhibit at Gate 76 of Rolfe Horn's photographs. A Place of Magic features a selection of 17 images taken from 2001 to 2008.The San Francisco Airport museum is one of the only acredited airport museums in the country.

History of Photography (Part 1 of 3)

2008-09-20T11:38:00.000-07:00

The history of photography is Beaumont Newhall! Throughout most of the 20th century he has seen a central figure in the movement to have photography recognized as an art form. It might also be said that he created the "history of photography" as a distinct and respected field of study. As a founder and father of the history of photography, photographer, curator, art historian, writer, scholar,