Happy Lefthanders Day: Top Ten Lefty Artists

AUGUST 13 is International Lefthanders Day!! The holiday was first observed on this day in 1976 as an effort to promote awareness of the inconveniences facing left-handers in a predominantly right-handed world. It is often speculated that lefties are right-brain dominant - the side of the brain linked to non-verbal thinking, artistic ability and creative skills.

So southpaws, celebrate your uniqueness along with the other 7-10% of the world’s left-handed population, including these TEN ARTISTS:

1) Albrecht Dürer



2) Raoul Dufy



3) M.C. Escher



4) Thomas Kinkade



5) Paul Klee



6) Michelangelo



7) LeRoy Neiman



8) Raphael



9) Rembrandt van Rijn



10) Leonardo da Vinci

[Source: About.com]
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• Learn more about the history of International Lefthanders Day


• Visit the Park West Gallery - Thomas Kinkade website


• Visit the Park West Gallery - Rembrandt website


• Discover more about your favorite artists at Park West Gallery

Art Collectors Enjoy Park West Gallery

I received my Michael Milkin original oil, Tender Moments. The framing is beautiful and the packaging was perfect. We just hung it and I am so thrilled. My son also purchased a print and is equally happy with his purchase.

Many thanks and see you next cruise!

Pattie C.
Chesapeake, VA

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This was our first cruise and we found the art auction to be an unexpected bonus! Your staff was engaging, informative, friendly and FUN! (Led by Chris Lindsay and Marissa) We are thrilled with our two purchases and we are now looking forward to future auctions.

Thank you,

Maripat R.
Winthrop, MA

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We are still completely enjoying the Lion and Elephant paintings that we bought of Andrew Bone's. Thank you for sending word about him and his artwork. Please keep sending information. I really love all the artwork I bought from you.

Sincerely,

Susie L.
Estero, FL

Get the Latest Art News from Park West Gallery

Attention Park West Gallery Newsletter fans,
ISSUE 12: AUGUST 2009 is here!


Issue 12 features include:

• Park West Gallery Receives Best of Southfield Award


• Park West Gallery Judges 2009 American Art Awards


• Peter Nixon’s Goddesses of the Moon


• Simon Bull Unveils Tribute to Michael Jackson


• Dali and Disney: The Art and Animation of Destino

READ ISSUE 12: AUGUST 2009 >>

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Art Auctioneers Educate at Park West Auction

Dear Park West Gallery:

I wanted to let you know what a great time we had with Chris Lindsay and Angie. They made it so much fun to go to the auctions. I had never been to an auction before and wouldn't have gone except that Chris was giving out some raffle tickets at another function on the ship.

I ended up with a winning ticket and went to the auction with my wife. What a blast! We ended up going to the next auction too.

After asking tons of questions and getting the answers in such a friendly manner, no matter how stupid we seemed (my art knowledge was the dogs playing poker) we ended up with 3 Krasnyansky's, 3 Marcus Glenn's, the entire free collection for winning, bonuses, etc. and a Peter Max. I would have never gone if I had not won the first Krasnyansky. They both went way above and beyond to help us and educate us. It was truly a pleasure meeting them.

Thank you,

Steve & Rose W.
Omaha, Nebraska

Park West Auctioneer Reflects on Park West at Sea

Here at Park West, we continue to enjoy all of the Park West Gallery testimonials we receive from happy art collectors after they spend time with Park West at sea. The comments about how wonderful the cruise art auctions are for collectors got us thinking about how Park West Auctioneers feel about their experiences with Park West at sea.

Below is a Park West Gallery review from the prospective of a Park West Art Auctioneer that we thought would be interesting to our collectors. Enjoy!

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"Being a Park West Art Auctioneer has been a truly amazing opportunity. I have a diverse background ranging from time spent in the military and police, to hotels, plus several years in sales and sales management. Park West has given me the chance to combine my love for and studies in art and history with my passion for sales in a way that no other career could have. I have traveled to almost every corner of the world…..

Of course the financial rewards are amazing, but without job satisfaction, the money doesn't mean much. I can honestly say that I love what I do! Introducing new collectors to the joy of collecting; seeing the amazement in people's eyes as I show a Rembrandt and relate the compelling story behind these incredible works; the excitement and energy of running a live cruise art auction for hundreds of people. No two days are ever the same! I still have to pinch myself sometimes when I realize that I'm enjoying coffee in Colombia, strolling down the canals of Venice, hiking over the rocks and tundra of Greenland, or sitting in the famed Blue Lagoon in Iceland….."

Michael T.
Park West Auctioneer

Picasso Exhibit Features Works Spanning His Life

MALAGA, SPAIN -- The Museo Picasso Málaga presents the exhibition, Picasso’s Late Sculpture: Woman. The Collection in Context. The sheet-metal sculpture, Woman (1961), donated by Christine Ruiz-Picasso, is the highlight of this exhibition, bringing together some 40 works produced by Pablo Picasso at different moments of his life. It includes the paper cut-outs he made as a child, his Cubist constructions, and paintings and sculptures from his later years.

Alongside paintings and drawings from different periods, Picasso’s Late Sculpture: Woman. The Collection in Context also includes three major sculptures by Julio González and a magical decoupage by Henri Matisse, which allow the viewer to examine the artistic exchange that took place between the three great artists.

With this selection of works, the exhibition examines a lengthy creative process that culminated in a new and unique kind of sculpture towards the end of Picasso’s artistic career.

WOMAN, THE SCULPTURE
Woman, the fascinating piece that is at the center of this exhibition, is a sheet-metal sculpture produced in 1961. It is constructed of three distinct panels, folded and painted white, and is based on a paper cut-out model that Picasso made in January of the same year. The work belongs to the group of over a hundred sculptures that Pablo Picasso produced between 1961 and 1962, and with which he ended his revolutionary and innovative career as a sculptor.

Picasso’s Late Sculpture: Woman. The Collection in Context is currently on view until August 30, 2009.

[Source: Museo Picasso Málaga]

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Fun with Artist Leslie Lew and Park West at Sea

Leslie:

Joanne and I enjoyed meeting you on the cruise last week and are very excited to have the opportunity to begin collecting your beautiful work.

Although disappointed that we did not pull the trigger quick enough on the Animal Crackers painting, we are looking forward to placing Mickey-Roping Around in a prominent place on the walls of our Tuxedo Park home and enjoying it for years to come.

We have been collectors of several Picasso, Chagall and Max pieces and now hope to begin adding Lew B's. Since we are not far away, please let us know of any exhibitions that get scheduled.

Warmest Regards,

Russ V.
Tuxedo Park, New York

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• View Leslie Lew Artwork



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• Visit the Leslie Lew Website

Park West Gallery Fine Art Auction

I wanted to take the time to inform you of the event here in Kansas City. My wife and I attended a land auction weekend held at Hyatt Regency Crown Center, Kansas City.

Park West provided our room, meals, and entertainment. Artists Marko Mavrovich & Dominic Pangborn were on site.

This was by far the best art weekend we have ever experienced. The staff including our contact, Simon Lindner, to EJ, Dave, & a fantastic auctioneer, were all great. Not only were they polite and professional, but very personable and seemed genuinely interested in being sure we enjoyed our time with Park West.

We acquired 3 new pieces for our collection. What made the weekend even more special was our need to bring our daughter with us and Park West's effort to accommodate. She loves art and hopes to pursue it in the future so this was a great way to allow her to have a weekend of it. Both artists made a real effort to visit with her and she even got a hand-signed scarf from Mr. Pangborn.

I just can't tell you how good we felt during the entire event and wanted to be sure the management and owner know everything possible was done to show your commitment to our satisfaction and sense of value as customers.

Best Regards,

Rob L.
Overland Park, Kansas

Park West Receives Best of Southfield Award 2009

U.S. Commerce Association recognizes art gallery for outstanding service to its customers and community

SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN / August 2009 -- Park West Gallery has been selected for the 2009 Best of Southfield Award in the Retail Establishment Property Operation category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

Upon receiving this award founder and CEO of Park West Gallery, Albert Scaglione said, "It is an honor to be recognized by the U.S. Commerce Association. We have enjoyed doing business out of our headquarters in Southfield, Michigan over the past 40 years, and Park West looks forward to being a part of the metro Detroit community for many years to come."

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Park West Gallery is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and community support and tirelessly looks for ways to increase its efforts. One of Park West's recent initiatives, creating artist websites, allows art appreciators worldwide to learn about their favorite contemporary and Master artists while viewing fine artwork. Recently launched websites include those dedicated to Masters Salvador Dali, Rembrandt van Rijn, and Pablo Picasso.

Park West founder Albert Scaglione and his wife Mitsie continually look for opportunities to give back both locally and globally. In 2006 they formed the Park West Foundation, which currently works with more than 200 young adults who have aged out of foster care, providing them with guidance as well as housing, educational, and employment aid, among other necessities.

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The entire staff should be recognized....

Dear Park West Gallery:

I think someone should know about the service that was given to my wife and I on the last cruise by your Art Auctioneer, Christopher Lindsay and his staff. We purchased a good deal of art and they handled us with kid gloves and guided us thru our purchases.

The entire staff should be recognized for the service, Chris, Marissa and Rocky, who made it enjoyable to deal with them.

We purchased many pieces of art from your company but these were the most pleasant people to deal with. That made you feel like family not just a customer, and in today’s world you are lucky to have people like them.

Michael S.
Wildwood, Florida