Ferenc Tulok

Ferenc Tulok

Evening Repast

Oil on Copper

5 x 7”

..."Tulok, a native to Budapest has always enjoyed painting and drawing.  He credits his break from his professional career in 1989 as a life changing decision that jumpstarted his professional artistic endeavors. Refining his trade and using a little fine art finesse, Tulok’s art is very distinguishing with a characteristic Renaissance style.

 Having mastered the art of painting on copper, Tulok has found a unique ground that has allowed his colors to flourish.  Part old master painter, part Realist, Tulok has rediscovered the chiaroscuro aesthetic; allowing a new generation of patrons to explore the blackened surroundings and out of view light source- accentuating the traditional still-life compositions.  His soft shadows, deep crimsons, and vibrant hues could not be achieved any other way, but with the exploration of this unusual metallic undercoating.

Often exaggerating the dew, moisture, and condensation on the elements in the composition, Tulok redefines a classical conception with a still life reemergence."

By: Gabriel Diego Delgado

Art Consultant

JR Mooney Galleries

Jung Yoon

Jung Yoon

Morning’s First Light

48” x 60”

Oil

By:
Gabriel Diego Delgado
Art Consultant
J.R. Mooney Galleries of Fine Art

..."Jung Yoon, aka (Max J. Yoon) a Korean Painter and former Bass Guitarist for Korean Pop Superstar Patti Kim, is a master of the superficial sunlight; exaggerating the ornately clouded sunrays of optimism and sumptuousness.  Yoon creates striking landscapes where the ground plays “second fiddle” to the intense rays of light emitting from behind the clouded atmosphere of superficial sunsets and dawning.

Morning’s First Light is no exception. A simple four quadrant composition and central path and tree cluster- the gestalt of the painting rests solely on the predawn luminosity that scatters across the vineyards and orchards of some imaginary estate.  Part Thomas Kincaid, part Venetian Impressionism- Yoon’s signature is seen in the golden rays that disperse a multi value palette of pinks, crimsons, blues, oranges, and purples across the semi-obstructed skyline.

Although the pathway leading into the center of the composition is a bit flat, the acute angles of the chateau on the upper left pulls your attention into the shadowy corner of celestial cerulean.  Deep in the heart of the off-centered conundrum of lavishly overgrown trees, a manor peeks out from behind the over simplistic vegetation.

Playing off the homestead viewpoint, Yoon interjects with a seemingly misplaced lake. Bland in his color intensity, the water emits a cool and refreshing feeling-even if there is little effort in his attempts to capture the true essence of the morning radiance in the reflections.

Even though each section of the painting has its place in the composition and anchored to its position by deliberate visual breaks, there are no surprises in the quasi-autumn scenery but the beaming joie de vivre of aura and divinity."

Jung Yoon

Morning's First Light

Oil

48 x 60"

Jose Vives-Atsara

..."Known for his peasant scenes, this “woman in the market” is exemplary in the fact that our sensibility of this individual can be assessed even without seeing her face. Our understanding her existence or impoverishment can be calculated by the fact she is in the marketplace selling her commodities under a tarp, sitting on the ground.  Additional still life elements are introduced to the left of the subject matter by way of various editable selections and containers.  Vives’s careful attention has been paid to the folds of the fabric as well as the braid in her hair."

-Gabriel Diego Delgado

Art Consultant

JR Mooney Galleries

www.jrmooneygalleries.com

"Mujer en el Mercado"

oil

Jose Vives-Atsara

$15,000 U.S.D

-Jose Vives-Atsara was born in Vilafranca del Panades in the Catalonian region of Spain on April 30, 1919. As a small boy he loved to sketch with pencil and paper. He began painting at the age of eleven. His first one man show came at the age of fourteen. From that time on, painting has been his love and his way of life.

Jose studied art at Saint Raymond College and the School of Fine Arts in Barcelona. He claimed that his most inspirational teacher was nature itself.

Mr. Vives-Atsara came to San Antonio in 1956. Within twenty years, he became one of Texas's most distinguished artists. His use of a palette knife in painting allowed him to blend rich pure pigments into a powerful statement of color directly on the canvas. This style produced works that are distinctively Vives-Atsara.

Jose is represented in such collections as the Museum of Modern Art, Spain; Fort Worth Art Museum, Texas; His Royal Highness Juan Carlos, King of Spain; the Vatican; the State Capitals of many southern states of the United States. His work is also in many private collections in the United States, Spain, Mexico and Venezuela.

For many years Jose was in great demand as a lecturer and teacher. He was the Artist-In-Resident at Incarnate Word College, San Antonio, Texas. Although Mr. Vives-Atsara studied with many well-known European teachers, he insisted that he was continually learning about painting, and throughout his life his range of subjects continued to grow. The great intensity and character he captured from the people of Mexico, the depth and strength of the colors in his florals, and his breathtaking Texas landscapes manifested an interest and acuteness of mood too infrequently found in artists.

 -excerpt from www.jrmooneygalleries.com

Arthur McCall New Work July 2012

Arthur McCall

Written By: Gabriel Diego Delgado

Art Consultant

J.R. Mooney Galleries 

The True Texan and artist, Arthur McCall is back with two new smaller works.  Each one is simplistic in genre but detailed for investigation. Fowl, Vegetation, Cactus and Foliage all mix within two small paintings that hold the viewers attention. 

In McCall’s Searchin’- Wild turkeys searching for victuals in the light underbrush show their eager persistence in scouring the ground to make the meal. Details in the feathers, ground textures and dried up riverbed situates the viewer in the unknown but slightly familiar acreage- one of the days long ago when Father and son happen upon the game in a outdoor manly bonding retreat.  Accompanying the intrinsic detail of the work we cannot help but hear the gobble of the birds as they peck and forage.  Plus, we see the water is not yet stagnant, feeding life of those in this semiarid desert climate.  On the otherhand,

Arthur McCall’s “Yellow Cactus” illustrates a picturesque field of voluptuous cactus, reveling in the afternoon sun. Stretching beyond what the eye can see - this infinite field of cactus is complete with a pollinating honeybee, cherishing the sweet succulents of these golden Texas Treasures.

"Searchin"

"Yellow Cactus"

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14 New works by J. Morgan at JR Mooney

For Immediate Release:

Korean Landscape Painter- J. (Jeong) Morgan at J.R. Mooney Galleries of Fine Art

Poppies, Flower Fields and Perspectives

J.R. Mooney Galleries of Fine Art is proud to announce a spotlight showing of 14 new works by Korean Landscape Painter, J. (Jeong) Morgan.

J. (Jeong) Morgan- Korean Born Landscape Painter showcases why he is a nationally recognized artist with 14 of his new paintings at J. R. Mooney Galleries of Fine Art.  Having recently returned from a 6 month residency in Thailand at the King’s Palace- Morgan spent the time painting.  His artwork was selected to help decorate and create an illustrious addition to the already elaborate buildings of this geographical wonder.  J.R. Mooney of Fine Arts is proud to be showcasing 14 original oil paintings on canvas by J. Morgan; painted after his extensive travels.

In the new series, Morgan is working through an eclectic color palette- favoring a more robust and neon-esque green, while diving deep to capture the profound reds and crimsons of the poppy fields of the region.

Having represented J. Morgan for almost a decade, Bob Mooney of J.R. Mooney Gallery is exhilarated to have such an inventory of new work by Morgan, -“ We are excited to see his new color arrays, mixed with his traditional compositions”, Mr. Mooney says.

Who:

Korean Painter J. Morgan

What:

Exhibition spotlight of 14 new original paintings on canvas

“Poppies, Flower Fields and Perspectives”

When:

Starting June 25, 2012

Where:

J. R. Mooney Galleries of Fine Art

8302 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 &

305 S. Main St. Suite 400 Boerne, TX 78006

Contact:
Gabriel Diego Delgado
Art Consultant
J. R. Mooney Galleries of Fine Art / 8302 Broadway / San Antonio, TX. 78209 / 210.828.8214

A new Yoon painting  we received in today.








 Little known fact on Yoon, he is a famous 


bass guitarist in Korea, but He is now in his 


70's but is a well known musician who toured

the world in a band; retired from the music 


scene, he has more time to paint. 


Plus, we also know he was M.S. Park's 


(painter) teacher. Yoon- The godfather of 


Korean Landscape painters......





Contact:
Gabriel Diego Delgado
Art Consultant
J. R. Mooney Galleries of Fine Art / 8302 Broadway / San Antonio, TX. 78209 / 210.828.8214

J. Morgan in his studio in Korea....


This pic was sent to us by his dealer who 


was with us for a few hours talking 


about Morgan's new work, as well as a 


several other Korean painters..




Contact:
Gabriel Diego Delgado
Art Consultant
J. R. Mooney Galleries of Fine Art / 8302 Broadway / San Antonio, TX. 78209 / 210.828.8214

Come and See 

Our new art, Our new look and New layout!

We have been hard at work redoing the gallery arrangement, hanging some of the new summer selections- spotlighting and regrouping artists like Randy Payton and Samir Sammoun, and Salvador Caballero.

Now is the time to stop by and see what we are doing, see how we may assist your art buying needs and custom framing designs.

It’s been a great few days as we take a gander at our art selections, revisit with our artist roster and see how we are meeting the demands of our clientele.

Stop in and say hi to the new staff, visit with the Mooney Veterans and chat for a while.

Contact:

Gabriel Diego Delgado

Art Consultant

J. R. Mooney Galleries of Fine Art / 8302 Broadway / San Antonio, TX. 78209 / 210.828.8214