Baroque Birds of L. Richard

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The artist known as L. Richard is reaching the prime of his career, evidenced both by the masterful balance of color, life and light, and by his recent receipt of the 1999 Grand Prize at the Schekch National Art Exhibition in his home nation of Korea. 

Born in Suncheon City, Korea on September 16, 1957, the artist graduated from Maisan High School before challenging the Rococo complexities of the eighteenth-century French masters. 

His bright skies and dexterity of brushwork echo the mastery of Fragonard, and his delicate ferns and flowers contrast beautifully with his trademark grapes and other robust, vivid fruits. 

Afternoon Flower Arrangement by Buteer

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Sunset on the Water with Painter, Matt Thomas

Matt Thomas was born in Sea-Hung City, Korea in 1959. He began early in life to show an interest in art. Beginning with pencil sketches of nudes and landscapes at age fifteen, he developed his talent for art. By the age of nineteen, he had switched over to oil painting and was successful in developing many landscapes. Matt studied art at Korean Art Studio and graduated in 1977.

Thomas derives influence and inspiration from the Korean impressionistic, realistic painters and some of the early folk artists like Jung-Sub Lee and Su-Kun Park. Each of his works are carefully crafted with attention to the details of craftsmanship, perspective, color, contrast, movement, and balance. There is nothing mysterious about my objective in a painting. 

Quite simply, I try and hold a moment in a time and a location of interest to me and enhance the mood of the scene by use of color, light, and placement. I hope the view will share that feeling and perhaps review his or her appreciation of the beauty that surrounds us daily in this world.

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Flowers In A Vase

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The Abstract Expressionistic Artwork of the Great Jim Hatchett

Jim Hatchett is a Texas artist not to be overlooked. A genuine abstract expressionist, Hatchett was friends with the finest second generation abstract painters like Salvatore Scarpitta and was influenced by Norman Bluhm. Hatchett now proves he is a force to reckon with as he matures into a newer style of painting post- metamodern-esque dirt paintings. His acrylics hearken the great abstract painters of the east coast. 

Jim Hatchett's artwork is available via through client consultations at J.R. Mooney Galleries - Boerne. 

Call us at 830-816-5106 to discuss his lengthy career and newer artwork.

Voting for Last Week's Painting of the Day

Decorated window of L.E. Rousso

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Painting of the Day: Catherine

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"Love thou the rose, yet leave it on its stem."
Edward Bulwer-Lytton

New R. Henderson online catalog, new acquisitions, Custom Framing Options, and much more

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J.R. Mooney Galleries of Fine Art- Boerne is proud to announce the release  of a new online catalog of the bold animal painterly portraits of R. Henderson.   As an "online only" publication through issuu.com, this catalogue can be saved and downloaded, or bookmarked for repeated browsing. Come visit us at J.R. Mooney Galleries 305 S. Main St. Boerne, Texas to see the current J. Morgan selections we have in stock. Click to Read  Select preview pages A SMALL SAMPLE OF NEW SUMMER FINE ART ACQUISITIONS TO J.R. MOONEY GALLERIES OF FINE ART   Clockwise from top left: "Wandering Between" by Dean Moyer, "Roses on Point" by Catherine, "Country Adobe" by K. Adams, "Pastel Field" by B. Troyer. CALL 210-828-8214 OR 830-816-5106 FOR PRICES AND SIZE   Check out the May edition of Boerne Business Monthly to read Art Consultant & Framing Designer, Katherine Shevchenko's 'Mooney Makes Sense" column.   Read Now Caring For Your Art   Damage that has been gradually encroaching on an art piece due to improper storage or exposure to suboptimal conditions is always an unfortunate occurrence, but there are many safeguards that the conscientious collector can employ to preserve their art collection.  By carefully scrutinizing the lighting and temperatures in the home environment, your precious investment can last for many years to come.  The quintessential element regarding the presentation of artwork is exposure to light. While natural sunlight brings out the beauty in the piece, it can be detrimental over time.  It is best to always keep artwork out of the path of direct sunlight; diffused natural light is considered acceptable.  Make sure if glass is used that it is a conservation grade that has U.V. protection. Even though the artwork is shielded under glass with U.V. protection, it is advisable to control the exposure to light, to further insure the longevity of the artwork’s appearance for many years to come.  There are many types of specialized lighting that can be used for lighting art: fluorescent, halogen or led lighting.  If the wattage is 100 watts or higher, be sure to position the lighting fixture at least two feet distance from the piece.  If the heat from the lighting is too close, it will be magnified by the glass, which could cause some issues over time.   To avoid accidental exposure to moisture from inclement weather, artwork should be out of range from windows and doors.  Doorways and entrance areas are usually high traffic and therefore can make your artwork more vulnerable to an unfortunate mishap.  Moisture can cause damage on artworks, especially framed paper works and canvas.  The presence of moisture can create an ideal environment for the growth of mold, appearing as unsightly black spots. If you have a painting that has been stored in uncontrolled conditions for an extended period of time, inspect the back of the canvas for mold. Once the mold has set in, it will have to be examined by a trained professional to propose a course of treatment to remove it. While it can be tempting to hang art in the bathroom for decoration, it is best to not hang anything precious or highly valuable.  The humidity will wreak havoc overtime, especially on paper, causing swelling, buckling and the dreaded mold.  It is better to use inexpensive pieces that have been framed for this purpose. The kitchen can be a wonderful area to hang your art, just access that it will be far enough away from cooking fumes.  Extreme temperatures should always be avoided; they can cause the most instability by causing the materials to contract.  Care should be taken while hanging a painting over the fireplace to determine that there is no excessive heat or smoke escaping that can come in contact with the piece.  Smoke and vapors can settle onto the painting’s surface over time and cause‘dinginess’.  Avoid hanging over radiators or other heating elements or vents and keep the environment smoke free as possible.     If your painting is in good condition and does not exhibit any signs of paint flaking, all that is needed is a light dusting from time to time to keep it looking vibrant.  One of the best suggested methods is to use a soft hair flat brush that is approximately 2 to 3 inches.  Cover the metal ferrule over with some masking tape, to safeguard the metal from scratching the surface.  Position a good direct light source and gently brush in small movements, carefully making the way across the canvas from one side to the other.  One can use a vacuum with a hose attachment with cheesecloth taped over the end for protection to catch the loose dust that falls off, held at a safe distance away from the surface.   Stop immediately and consult a conservator if any paint does flake off during dusting. If you do have a piece of art that you  have found to exhibit signs of damage or has more involved soiling, staining or smoke damage, please  do not attempt to repair or clean the painting yourself.  A professionally trained conservator should be consulted to examine the artwork and determine what treatments and methods will be able to possibly restore the painting to a near pristine state. © Katherine Shevchenko, Art Consultant/Framing Designer        Sources: Diianni, Peter. "Preserving Artwork: How to Make Your Oil Paintings Last 100 Years or Longer." Http://www.peterdiianni.com. N.p., 2012. Web. 14 Apr. 2016. O'Hanlon, George. "Best Practices for Cleaning Paintings." http://www.naturalpigments.com/art-supply-education/dusting-paintings/. N.p., 11 Nov. 2012. Web. 15 Apr. 2016.     Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Pintrest to see our "Painting of the Day" series. Copyright © 2016 JR Mooney Galleries, All rights reserved. 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The Country Hillside of K. Adams

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Born in South Korea in 1958, Adams received his artistic skills formal training in his homeland. His first personal exhibition was at the U.S. Forces in Korea in 1985. He spent the next years exhibiting work in major cities and received many national awards. During his painting career it was through the 18th century landscape painters that he found pure inspiration. Adams development as a landscape artist is sought after internationally. He feels very strongly that the true expression of art resides in nature, and his art represents this through the very delicate differences of color blends in his composition and arrangement of each landscape. In his painting the beauty of life and art converge in a remarkable way.

"Mission Reach" by Texas Painter Russell Stephenson

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Russell Stephenson was born in Abilene, TX in 1973. He has lived most of his life in West and Southwest Texas, and has been inherently influenced by the rugged landscape, and shallow color palette Texas offers.

Vacations and road trips led him to the High Deserts and Rocky Mountains of New Mexico and Colorado which influenced his capacity for grand themes and monumental subject matter.

Soon after public schools, he received a full tuition scholarship to the art Institute of Seattle in Washington where he studied visual communications. He left school to pursue his own interests in painting and drawing only to return to school at The Pacific NW College of Art in Portland, OR. There he concentrated his studies in sculpture and graduated with his BFA in 2001.

After his undergraduate studies he returned to Texas and attended Graduate school at The University of Texas in San Antonio. Russell graduated in 2006 with an MFA in Printmaking. Russell has been an active participant in the San Antonio art scene ever since, showing and teaching in the community.

This Week's Voting Opportunity

"Marsh & Sunset" by Coleman

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"Enchanted Rock" by Margie Barker

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Margie Barker is inspired by her love of the land. She has painted everything from New Mexico aspens to the Grand Canyon's majesty, but it is to the flora and fauna of Texas that her brush irresistibly returns. Her oils, watercolors, and acrylics have won her a host of awards, including Best of Show at the San Antonio River Art Show. She is listed in Artist of Texas, Vol. II, and her work has been exhibited at the San Antonio Art League Museum. She earned her B.A. in art at Sam Houston State University. Margie has worked tirelessly to hone her skills. She sketches from nature. Her strokes are deft, quick and seemingly effortless.

Jesus Villaflor Bacci's Ocean scenes

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Bacci, born in Peru in 1952, is part of a group of talented landscape artists that have emerged since the end of the last decade. Peru has been a country of figure painters since the Cuzco School began in the capital of the Incan Empire nine centuries ago. However, in the 1970's a new art movement probably started by Bamse Antuez de Mayolo, began. This group of artists painted their surroundings, creating beautiful landscape art. They were so successful, in fact, that a demand for their work caused them to travel the countryside finding new subject matter to paint and further spread the movement. Bacci came to Lima to study painting at the renowned School of the Arts of Lima in 1969. In spite of strong opposition to his focus on landscape painting rather than figurative, he graduated with the highest of honors from the school. Bacci's landscape paintings became very desirable. He has prospered and has become one of the best known in the genre.

Johnson's Blue Flowers

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Red Poppy Landscape by J. Morgan

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J. (Jeong) Morgan remembers becoming interested in art at a very young age, and spent many hours in his youth sketching scenes he saw around him in his home of Seoul, South Korea. He was born in 1958. He graduated from Kyung-Ki University with a major in fine art in 1984 and through his extensive traveling, he discovered many new and beautiful scenes to depict in his work: The vineyards of Tuscany; the dry landscapes of the Midi in France; the brilliantly colored floral hillsides of Valencia. His travels opened up a world of possibilities for the emerging artist, and he continues to travel for inspiration in his work. J. Morgan lives in the country side of Kyung-Ki, Seoul where he is a full time artist. He did a six month residency in Thailand at the King's Palace- spending his time painting. His artwork was selected to help decorate and create an illustrious addition to the already elaborate buildings of this geographical wonder.