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LONG BEACH, CA – Exhibit [A] Gallery brings international watercolor artists to Downtown Long Beach. The gallery located at 555 N. Pine in Downtown Long Beach will feature a solo exhibition by Thomas Schaller as well as a three-day workshop by Paul Jackson.

Thomas Schaller has long been considered one of the foremost architectural illustrators in the world. He has authored two books: the best-selling, and AIA award of merit winner, Architecture in Watercolor, and The Art of Architectural Drawing. His artwork has been exhibited around the world including at the Art Institute of Chicago, The Graham Foundation, The American Society of Illustrators in New York City and at the Aedes-East Gallery in Berlin.

Schaller will be featured in the upcoming “Artists to Watch” issue of Watercolor Artist magazine in October 2010, as well as feature articles in American Artist and American Art Collector magazines. Recent works have been juried into numerous prestigious exhibitions including the World Expo’s Shanghai Zhujiajiao International Watercolor Biennial Exhibition, the 30th International Exhibition of the San Diego Watercolor Society and the 143rd Annual International Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society.

The show, including recent works of Southern California beach life, will open at Exhibit [A] Gallery on Friday July 2nd with a reception from 6-10pm as well as a closing reception on Saturday July 31st from 6-10pm.

During the exhibition, renowned watercolor artist Paul Jackson will host a three-day watercolor workshop entitled, “A Dramatic Landscape”. Paul is the author of Painting Spectacular Light Effects in Watercolor. His work has often been featured in the International Artist and The Artist's Magazine. He is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society (AWS) and National Watercolor Society (NWS).

The workshop will allow attendees to reach the next level of artistic confidence and ability, regarding design, color, value, textures and patterns. Using informal lectures, discussions, demonstrations and critiques, artists will develop or refine their personal painting style and find logical, creative answers to watercolor questions and problems. The three day workshop is on July 16th – 18th from 9am – 3pm, cost: $300. To register, contact, Debbie Lewis at 562-436-4543 or debbieellen.lewis@gmail.com. Open to all skill levels.

The Exhibit [A] gallery is part of an economic development project funded by the Downtown Long Beach Associates. As one of the Vayden Roi Galleries, headed by Evan Kelly and Liza Mitchell, the project transforms vacant commercial spaces into active galleries and event venues. The program, which was initiated in January of 2010, has already seen success. The initial location at 517 Pine Avenue was an abandoned Hookah Lounge. After five months of programming, the space was leased by a yoga and natural health studio whose owners had attended one of the events. Local residents have also expressed their delight with the program, “There is finally a gallery on Pine Avenue!” says Rajh Kirch who lives at 519 Pine Avenue along with hundreds of other Pine Avenue residents living in recently constructed apartment complexes and high end lofts. The project recently moved into the 555 Pine location and is looking for more spaces to build temporary galleries. For inquires or more information, please contact Evan Kelly: Evan@vaydenroi.com or Liza Mitchell: Liza@vaydenroi.com

Long Beach, CA – On July 9, 4th Street Deli and Long Beach watercolor artist, Debbie Lewis, will co-host a special “Night at the Deli.” Ms. Lewis’ watercolor paintings will be featured, along with a raffle for a free sandwich and a free high-quality watercolor print. The event will run from 6 – 8:30 on Friday, July 9th. Raffle tickets will be available on site starting at 6. The drawing will be at 7:45. Winners must be present to receive their food and art.

4th St Deli now serves beer and wine to go with their sandwiches and salads, which will be available for purchase at this event, along with free snacks. (http://www.4thstdeli.com/home.html) Ms. Lewis’ paintings highlight many Long Beach-themed scenes. In addition to her original watercolor paintings, she will have packaged greeting cards, mouse pads and glass kitchen cutting boards with her paintings printed on them available during the event. Ms. Lewis’ colorful nature-themed art, including florals, animals and landscapes, add a new aesthetic touch to this favorite downtown venue.

“I am looking forward to a fun evening where 4th St Deli and I will team up to bring great food, art and fun to downtown Long Beach,” Ms. Lewis said. She recently added this location to a growing list of venues in Long Beach where people can find her art. Other locations include: Metropolitan Furniture (http://www.losangelesfurniture.com), Hellada’s Gallery gift boutique (http://www.hellada.us), the UPS Store (http://www.theupsstorelocal.com/2896) and Cat Man Blu (http://www.catmanblu.com).

The 4th St. Deli has many fans on Yelp (http://www.yelp.com/biz/4th-street-deli-long-beach) who recommend this delicatessen for a fast and tasty meal. One reviewer stated: “… Just one word: AMAZING. Best sandwich shop I've ever been to! Not only is the food great, but the customer service is off the hook!! The owner is very friendly and knows how to treat a customer. Everyone that I've taken here has had the same reaction as me. …Don't wait. Go now!”

Ms. Lewis is a self-taught artist whose talent developed in the mid-90s. Since moving to Long Beach in 2008, she has participated in numerous group and solo shows and regularly displays her work at the downtown Long Beach 2nd Saturday Art Walk. Her original watercolors are currently featured at El Dorado Nature Center throughout the month of June and she will be on site on July 26 from 11-2 with her printed items.

“Since I started painting,” she said, “I have mainly been drawn to nature themes. Now that I live in Long Beach, I have enough inspiration to last a lifetime.”

Ms. Lewis’ work can be seen at http://WatercolorsForSaleOnline.com where some of the watercolors for sale at the 4th St. Deli are shown.

Playing around with my Motorola Droid over lunch, I downloaded the Shopper application, turned it on, scanned the bar code from the bottle of vitamins sitting on my table and instantaneously I was shown the Google search results for that exact product, image and all, links to all the sites selling it, prices, etc.!

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Long Beach, CA – A raffle and special discounted pricing will highlight this Saturday's artist reception, which kicks off a month-long watercolor exhibit of the original works of Long Beach resident, Debbie Lewis, at the El Dorado Nature Center June 5, 2010.

Ms. Lewis will raffle off one of her watercolor prints and will offer a discount on all purchases made during the reception, which will be held Saturday, June 5 from 1-3 PM . The exhibit will include Ms. Lewis’ nature-themed art, including florals, animals and landscapes.

"I now have high quality prints of 7 of my most popular paintings, including several Long Beach landscapes," Ms. Lewis said. "The winner of the raffle will be able to pick whichever print he wants."

Five new paintings, never before displayed, were installed on June 3 at the El Dorado Nature Center Gallery — all five inspired by the Nature Center location itself — as part of the show which will be available for viewing throughout June.

Ms. Lewis is a self-taught artist whose talent developed in the mid-90s. Since moving to Long Beach in 2008, she has participated in numerous group and solo shows and regularly displays her work at the downtown Long Beach 2nd Saturday Art Walk.

Her watercolors for sale are now also available at the 4th St Deli on Pine Ave. in Long Beach. http://4thstdeli.com, at Metropolitan Furniture on Long Beach Blvd and Cat Man Blu on Pine Ave, as well as greeting cards at the UPS Store on Pine Avenue and several original paintings at Hellada Gallery at 117 Linden Ave.

Her work can be seen at http://WatercolorsForSaleOnline.com and http://debbie-lewis.artistwebsites.com

Next to the Nature Center Gallery and Museum are trails you can walk while enjoying a unique view of nature in the middle of the city before or after visiting the exhibit. (http://www.longbeach.gov/naturecenter/)

The Nature Center Gallery hours are Tues – Fri: 10 AM – 4 PM and Sat and Sun: 8:30 AM – 4 PM. The center is located at 7550 E. Spring St. Long Beach, 90805 (562)570 1745.

The artist can be reached at debbieellen.lewis@gmail.com

Long Beach, CA – Besides great food, downtown Long Beach’s 4^th Street Deli now features the watercolor paintings of Long Beach resident, Debbie Lewis.  Work available at this location includes high-quality prints of Long Beach-themed watercolors, as well as packaged greeting cards. Ms. Lewis’ colorful nature-themed art, including florals, animals and landscapes, add a new aesthetic touch to this favorite downtown venue.

A special artist’s reception combined with a wine tasting event will be scheduled some time during June.

“I am excited to add the 4^th St. Deli (http://www.4thstdeli.com/home.html) to a growing list of venues in Long Beach where people can find my art,” Ms. Lewis said.  Other locations include: Metropolitan Furniture (http://www.losangelesfurniture.com), Hellada’s Gallery (http://www.hellada.us), the UPS Store (http://www.theupsstorelocal.com/2896), and Cat Man Blu (http://www.catmanblu.com).

The 4^th St. Deli has many fans on Yelp (http://www.yelp.com/biz/4th-street-deli-long-beach) who recommend this delicatessen for a fast and tasty meal. One reviewer stated: “… Just one word: AMAZING. Best sandwich shop I've ever been to! Not only is the food great, but the customer service is off the hook!! The owner is very friendly and knows how to treat a customer. Everyone that I've taken here has had the same reaction as me. …Don't wait. Go now!”

Ms. Lewis is a self-taught artist whose talent developed in the mid-90s. Since moving to Long Beach in 2008, she has participated in numerous group and solo shows and regularly displays her work at the downtown Long Beach 2^nd Saturday Art Walk. Her watercolors for sale will also be featured at El Dorado Nature Center throughout the month of June. Artist’s reception for this event is on June 5. (http://www.longbeach.gov/naturecenter/)

“Since I started painting,” she said, “I have mainly been drawn to nature themes. Now that I live in Long Beach, I have enough inspiration to last a lifetime.”

Ms. Lewis’ work can be seen at http://WatercolorsForSaleOnline.com where some of the watercolors for sale at the 4^th St. Deli are shown.

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American watercolorist, Paul Jackson, will be teaching a workshop in Long Beach, CA, July 16-18.

Paul teaches dozens of workshops every year — this will be his first in Long Beach. The subject matter will be a dramatic landscape.

Workshop Coordinator, Debbie Lewis, a Long Beach resident will be hosting Paul and his wife Marla, during their three-day stay in Long Beach.

"Paul is an artist whose work I have admired since I first started painting in the 1990s," Debbie said. "The light effects he creates are beyond compare. The fact that he is coming to Long Beach to share his talent and knowledge is an experience no Southern California watercolor artist should miss."

Paul's work can be seen at http://pauljackson.com

To register for the workshop, email debbieellen.lewis@gmail.com and see http://www.debbielewiswatercolors.com/links.php?64457.