Flora Exhibition Extended

Due to an overwhelmingly positive response, the Flora exhibition is being extended until 12/31/09. If you can't make it to the gallery to see the show featuring works by Christopher Burkett and Kim Kauffman visit our website at www.studio391.net.

Christopher Burkett - Price Increase

There will be eight images by Christopher Burkett going up in price on January 1, 2010:



If you are interested in acquiring any of these photographs before the price increase, please contact the gallery by December 31, 2009.

Through The Viewfinder: Mendocino Landscapes

Two of Studio 391's artists, Paul Kozal and Robert B. Taylor, were invited to exhibit at the Grace Hudson Museum's group photography exhibition, Through The Viewfinder: Mendocino Landscapes.
The exhibition opened on Friday, November 21 and remains on view through February, 7, 2010. For more information about this photography exhibition visit www.gracehudsonmuseum.org.

New Photography Exhibition

Flora is a new photography exhibition at Studio 391 featuring the works of Kim Kauffman and Christopher Burkett.

Flora is a side-by-side view of two schools of color photography – digital vs. traditional – both producing stunning photographs.

Using the scanner as camera, Kim Kauffman's photographs explore a cameraless and filmless technique while Christopher Burkett photographs with film cameras and make Ilfochrome prints in a traditional darkroom.

The exhibition opened on Saturday, November 7, 2009 and remains on view through December 14, 2009.

Studio 391 Voted Top 5 Mendocino Art Gallery of 2009

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

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, please contact the gallery. This offer applies only to Autumn Reflections.

Roman Loranc Opening & Book Signing at Studio 391

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 opening

Lower right: Roman poses for a photograph with gallery director Carol Kozal

Studio 391 hosted an artist reception and book signing for photographer Roman Loranc and also debuted his new and never before seen images from his most recent trip to Dubrovnik. Roman signed copies of his latest monograph Fractal Dreams: Photographs from Two Decades for gallery attendees that purchased a book. Wine for the exhibition opening was generously provided by Elizabeth Spencer Wines.

Concurrently, a new painting exhibition California Impressions opened featuring plein air paintings by Charles Waldman, Richard Lindenberg and introducing Paul Ferney. Farmers Market introduced a new series of small-scale bronze works featuring the fruits and vegetables of California by the artists of Bronze Plus (Jim Pollare, Val Brunmeier and Matt Hart).

All three exhibitions remain on view through September 28, 2009.

Three New Exhibitions at Studio 391

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/Sonoma County by Wendy Schwartz and Graphite Sculpture: Graphite objects by Agelio Batle/The Batle Studio will remain on view through August 17, 2009.

We've Moved

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 391
39102 Ocean Drive - #C3-1
Gualala, CA 95445
707.884.9065
www.studio391.net
Gallery Hours:
Friday through Monday 11 AM to 5 PM

We hope to see you on your next visit to Gualala.

New Photography Exhibition - Small Works

Ryuijie | Cactus | Platinum Print | 4" x 5"
From the new exhibition Small Works

Small 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 inches in image size. These photographers continue to make their photographs with film cameras and make prints by hand in a traditional darkroom using archival methods and processes.

Paul Kozal – Landscape
Toned gelatin silver prints no larger than 8”x10”

Ryuijie - Botanical
Platinum prints approximately 4” x 5” in size

Unai San Martin – Urbanscapes
Small plate photogravures

Ion Zupcu - Still Life
Select images 5”x5” in image size

Small Works will remain on view through June 28, 2009.

MALT Show & Sale Next Weekend

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 farms and ranches protected by Marin Agricultural Land Trust conservation easements.

More information at http://www.malt.org.

Christopher Burkett - May Print Special

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 photographs by Christopher Burkett at www.studio391.net.

Charles Waldman Painting Juried Into Gold Medal Exhibition

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, established in 1909 by early California Impressionists or plein air painters, is recognized as one of the oldest, largest and most active leading professional art organizations in the world.

For more information or to view this year's exhibition online visit www.californiaartclub.org.

April 2009 Print Special

Special Limited Edition Print by Paul Kozal
Studio 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 Program.

Each print will be:

• printed on 8"x10" paper overmatted to 14"x18"
• hand-made in the darkroom using archival methods and processes
• limited to an edition of 50
• signed and numbered by the artist
• ready for framing

Prints are available on a first come, first serve basis.

More information at www.studio391.net

New Roman Loranc Photograph Sells Out In Record Time

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 our website.

Going To The Chapel

Artist Roman Loranc and Studio 391, Gallery Director Carol Kozal at Little Shasta Church

I 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 photographs from Northern California by Roman Loranc please visit our web site at www.studio391.net.

February 2009 Print Special

Special Limited Edition Print by Paul Kozal
This Month Only

Studio 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 overmatted to 14"x18"
• hand-made in the darkroom using archival methods and processes
• limited in edition by actual prints sold
• signed and numbered by the artist
• ready for framing
  

Edition size will be determined by the actual number of prints sold ending February 28, 2009. Prints will be delivered in March 2009.

All photographs must be ordered and paid for in full by Saturday, February 28, 2009. ($20.00 shipping & handling | CA residents add 7.25% sales tax.) International orders contact the gallery for shipping quote.

Contact the gallery for more information or place an order at www.studio391.net.

History of Photography (Part 3 of 3)

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 traditional, historic, or alternative methods and processes:

Christopher Burkett - Ilfochrome
Rolfe Horn - Toned Gelatin Silver Prints
Kerik Kouklis - Wet Plate Collodion
DavidJohn Lotto - Platinum Palladium
Unai San Martin - Photogravures

Christopher Burkett - January Print Special

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 Burkett at www.studio391.net.

Just Released - New Rolfe Horn Photographs

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 newest photographs.