(DAVENPORT - January 4, 2016) The work of Midwest regionalist artist Brad Bisbey will be displayed January 6-30 at the Bereskin Fine Art Gallery and Studio in Bucktown, Davenport. Bisbey, hailed as "the Grant Wood of our time," will present hi...
Just like the ornaments on your Christmas tree are your personal collection of colors and themes, so is the art that decorates the walls of Bereskin Gallery. Whether you prefer 2D or 3D, the gallery has a piece for your home. Treat yourself or someone you love to the gift of art.

In December for Final Friday, we will be having the annual Wine Walk! This month
Final Friday will not be occuring on the last Friday of the month because of the holidays, instead it will be on December 18th from 6 to 9 p.m. 

Third Thursday is a special monthly self-guided tour of downtown Davenport's growing shopping scene. Discover the many unique and locally owned shops during this featured event on December 17th from 5 to 9 pm and take advantage of many Third Thursday specials being offered by participating businesses.We just came out with a new class list for all ages! Young and old alike. Every artist in the gallery is teaching a class this winter. We are also bringing in world rebounded artist Tina Garrett to teach a three day painting seminar. Come in and pick up a new brochure or check out our website!

In December for Final Friday, we will be having the annual Wine Walk! Sample wine from various Bucktown galleries and support mental illness. A portion of the funds raised will go to NAMI. This month Final Friday will not be occuring on the last Friday of the month because of the holidays, instead it will be on December 18th from 6 to 9 p.m. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. 

Third Thursday is a special monthly self-guided tour of downtown Davenport's growing shopping scene. Discover the many unique and locally owned shops during this featured event on December 17th from 5 to 9 pm and take advantage of many Third Thursday specials being offered by participating businesses.

Artwork and art classes make wonderful and unique gifts! We offer a large range of styles of artwork that anyone would love in their home. if you are purchasing for a picky person maybe a gift certificate is the right thing for you! You can leave the gift buying up to them!

From now until the middle of January a giant train table is being displayed in the main gallery in Bucktown. It is truly enjoyable for the whole family. Come visit Bucktown and see this amazing, functional, train.

We just came out with a new class list for all ages! Young and old alike. Every artist in the gallery is teaching a class this winter. We are also bringing in world rebounded artist Tina Garrett to teach a three day painting seminar. Come in and pick up a new brochure or check out our website!

Thanks for doing business with us.

Sincerely,

Pat Bereskin
Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio
bereskinartgallery.com
(563) 508-4630

225 E. 2nd Street, Suites 102 + 104
Davenport, Iowa 52801

Early this month we will be continuing the "SEE Art differently" with the 30 paintings in 30 days by Brad Bisbey and Pat Bereskin. Also Dean Kugler's unique way to look at art. Later in the month we will be preparing for final Friday. Final Friday this month is November 27th from 6 to 9 p.m. We will be featuring every artist in the gallery and the new pieces they've been working on. We are "showing off" the wonderful artist working in Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio.
A day that many people don't think about over the Thanksgiving holiday is Small Business Saturday. This is a time to support all the small businesses in the area. Bereskin Fine Art Gallery will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
'Tis the season for gift giving. Bereskin Fine Art Gallery offers gift certificates that can be used for classes and/or artwork. If you have family or friends that appreciate art you can buy them a gift certificate to come in and purchase a piece of their choosing.
We have also released our new class schedule for this winter.
Pat Bereskin
Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio

WINTER ART CLASSES (December 2015/January/February 2016)

Oil Painting 1 & 2 (Adult & H.S.)

Sat., Dec. 5, 12, 19, (9:15 a.m.- noon)

Sat., Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, (9:30- 11:20 a.m.)

Sat., Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, (9:30- 11:30 a.m.)

Learn to see, draw, and understand value and edges. Study color by understanding the importance color charts. Grasp the value of composition and learn how light effects color and apply it to a still life. Utilizing what was learned in the first session each ongoing class will continue to build upon the last in moving students forward in the art of oil painting. New incoming students should contact the gallery. Materials list will be provided.

Instructor: Dave Anderson - Class Fee $125

Oil Painting:Cut Loose- Abstract Art

Sat., Jan. 16 & 23, (10a.m. - noon)

Enjoy the spontaneity of color, texture and layers of all three in compositions in the medium of your choice. Expect the unexpected as you apply paint with brush, blade and wax. The two-day workshop will push your creative juices and expand your imagination as challenged by set designer/ artist Gene Brack. Room 103

Instructor: Gene Brack - Class Fee: $125

Watercolor Basics 101 (Adult & H.S.)

Tuesday, Dec. 1, (6 - 9 p.m.) OR

Wednesday, Jan. 6, (6 - 9 p.m.) OR

Tuesday, Feb. 2, (6 - 9 p.m.) OR

Prerequisite to 102 Watercolor

Tips I wish I'd have known 40 years ago. After years of study, exposure to master watercolorists, and painting on acres of paper, Bob has taken all the bits of knowledge most helpful to him and accumulated them into one short course. It's like 10 years of watercolor tribal knowledge in 3 hours. There will be informational handout sheets, but you'll also want to take notes.

Instructor: Bob Ziedler - Class Fee $50

Approaches to Watercolor Application 102

Sat. January 9, 16, 23, (9:30 a.m. - noon)

Sat. February 6, 13, 20, (9:30 a.m. - noon)

Suggested Prerequisite: Basic Watercolor 101

As a follow up to Bob's "Watercolor 101 Basics" course, this class will focus on three of his favorite ways to apply the paint to different paper qualities. He breaks down each type of application into three easy steps, so that the student will understand and begin producing their own lively, brilliant watercolor paintings. Classes will consist of demos by the instructor and time for the student to paint along with constructive guidance.

Instructor: Bob Ziedler - Class Fee: $95

Acrylic Painting Landscape 2

Thurs. Dec 3, 10, 17, (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

Work without fear in this phase 2 of landscape in acrylic painting. Increase your knowledge and technique while creating. Material list provided upon registration.

Instructor: Brad Bisbey - Class Fee: $95

Acrylic Painting: Portrait

Thurs. January 7, 14, 21, 28, (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

Further studies of portrait painting in acrylic will be explored. Learn where to begin and how to execute color. Material list provided upon request.

Instructor: Brad Bisbey - Class Fee: $95

Acrylic Painting: Abstract Landscape

Thurs. February 4, 11, 18, 25, (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

Whether you paint very realistic or non-representational, learn how to think abstractly to achieve what you desire on the canvas. Material list provided upon request.

Instructor: Brad Bisbey - Class Fee: $95

Artist with Special Needs Classes

Feb. 5, 12, 19, 27, (3 - 4:30 p.m.)

Drawing and painting for young adult artists with special needs. Materials included.

Instructor: Pat Bereskin - Class Fee: $140

Zentangle Inspired Holiday Cards

Sat., Dec. 5, 12, 19, (10 - 11:30 a.m.)

Create holiday cards and gift tags. Pen and ink, watercolor and color pencil will be explored in creating holiday cards. We will carve linoleum for cards & gift tags.

Instructor: Pat Bereskin - Class Fee:$95

Chidren : Drawing and Painting Faces (Ages 7-11)

Sat., January 9, 16, 23, 20, (9:30 - 11 a.m.)

Sat., February 6, 12, 20, 27, (9:30 - 11 a.m.)

Beginning drawing and painting of the figure and form will be explored. MAterials: Ebony pencil, #2 pencil and drawing pad 8 1/2" x 11" or larger, 2 8" x 10" canvas. Location to be determined.

Instructor: Pat Bereskin - Class Fee: $125

Figure Drawing/Painting Class

Every Thursday (6:15 - 9:15 p.m.)

$60 per month or $15 per session. Clothed model on Third Thursday

Facilitators: Brad Bisbey & Jason Frank

Basic Perspective

Tuesdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, (6 - 8 p.m.)

A simplified approach to understanding and correctly using perspective. The first two weeks will include using perspective to draw environments and object. The final two weeks will include using perspective to draw the human figure and to properly place them within environments. Includes the cost of a model for two sessions.

Instructor: TJ Collins - Class Fee: $125

Artistic Anatomy

Tuesdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, (6 - 8 p.m.)

The class will focus on learning the anatomy of the human figure. Learning the muscles, their functions, simplification of forms, and variation in body types will be some of he topics covered. The class will draw from a model the final two weeks. Includes the cost of a model for two sessions.

Instructor: TJ Collins - Class Fee: $125

Tine Garret Portrait Seminar

April 22- 24, 2016

Award wining artist, Tina Garrett, will teach a 3-day portrait and figure workshop at Bereskin Art Gallery. The 2015 ARC Salon Purchase Prize Winner students of artist Tina Garrett, consistently praise her generosity in passing on amazing information. The seminar is $225 if paid before Jan. 1, $250 after the 1st. Please secure your spot with registration and payment for the amazing weekend

Early this month we will be continuing the "SEE Art differently" with the 30 paintings in 30 days by Brad Bisbey and Pat Bereskin. Also Dean Kugler's unique way to look at art. Later in the month we will be preparing for final Friday. Final Friday this month is November 27th from 6 to 9 p.m. We will be featuring every artist in the gallery and the new pieces they've been working on. We are "showing off" the wonderful artist working in Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio.

Another event that started last month but we are continuing this month is Third Thursday. A tradition is beginning where every third Thursday of the month the galleries in Bucktown and shops downtown will be staying open later than usual. Bucktown and Bereskin Fine Art Gallery will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. on November 19th. This month there will also be a shuttle to transport you around downtown.

A day that many people don't think about over the Thanksgiving holiday is Small Business Saturday. This is a time to support all the small businesses in the area. Bereskin Fine Art Gallery will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
'Tis the season for gift giving. Bereskin Fine Art Gallery offers gift certificates that can be used for classes and/or artwork. If you have family or friends that appreciate art you can buy them a gift certificate to come in and purchase a piece of their choosing.
We have also released or new class schedule for this winter.
For more information contact Pat Bereskin at (563) 508-4630 or bereskinartgallery@gmail.com
Come to Bereskin Gallery and SEE art in a new way and in a new light.  "We will be featuring painting and sculpture by Dean Kugler," said Pat Bereskin. Kugler will be creating a unique atmosphere and focus using specialty lighting.

In addition, Bereskin, herself and Brad Bisbey will each be showing 30 paintings that were completed in 30 days.  While this may seem like an unconventional way to produce artwork, this show represents an exercise in technique and discipline.  Six of the gallery's other artist will exhibit new work that has not previously be seen.  So come and enjoy snacks, drinks and conversation with the artists before heading out to go trick or treating.
Final Friday this month will be on October 30th from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bucktown Center for the Arts. For more photos contact Pat Bereskin at (563) 508-4630.
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This wildlife artist will be displaying his work in Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio beginning

September 25th, 6-9 p.m. through Saturday, October 24th,

The Quad City area has an admirer coming to town. "Iowa is one of my favorite places to paint," began wild life artist Jeff Gandert. "Painting in the natural world is an ambition that continually evolves." It began well before he ever picked up the artists' brushes. Born in Cincinnati in 1957, he spent a great deal of his early years exploring the woodland streams and abandoned farms near his home," said Gandert in an interview with Beréskin Art Gallery Director Pat Bereskin. I just began absorbing all that countryside with it's wildlife and finally began to spill over in my paintings." Starting with art classes in high school and then into self studies and studies with fellow artists, his work was soon being published on the cover of a number of magazines. "I divide my painting time between wildlife and landscape painting. My landscapes are painted on location. They are loose renditions of the scene capturing the essence of the day. Having a fun loving side, I am like a kid in a candy store with landscape painting. I can really let go. Knowing that I'll complete the painting in one or two sittings I can forget the details and capture the essence of the day. I have an absolute ball with this kind of painting, I can really let go and "make hay" with the brushes.  I also have a serious side and that's where my wildlife painting comes in. Some of these paintings can take hundreds of hours to complete. I get totally submerged in the painting, striving for a believable realness and sense of depth. It's out of this type of painting that I get my greatest satisfaction," Gandert said.

Jeff has exhibited in a number of national shows including The Arts for the Parks National Show and Tour, the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum Birds in Art Exhibit and World Tour, and The Great American Artist Exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum of Natural History. He is also a member of the Society of Animal Artists. Jeff has won numerous awards including three best of show awards in national competitions. 

Gandert's latest creations of wildlife will be on display at Beréskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio from September 25th through October 24th. The community is invited to an Art Talk, by Gandert, on his work and process Wednesday, September 23rd at noon at the gallery, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 102 & 104, in downtown Davenport.  A public reception for the artist will be help on Final Friday September 25th, 6 to 9 p.m.

Gardens may be manicured yards, parks or wild unkempt, quiet corners that offer time to reflect and relax.  Beréskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio presents "Along the Garden Path" featuring a multimedia group exhibition with the garden theme. The gallery artists will be demonstrating in a oil, acrylic and watercolor during the
Final Friday opening, August 28th from 6 to 9 p.m. Beréskin's artist have been on the move this summer. Works depicting nature, either forest or floral, will display creations from their recent travels. The show will will extend through September 19th,all classes are getting underway for artists of all ages and abilities.
Beréskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio Gallery in located Bucktown Center for the Arts in downtown Davenport, business hours are Wed. - Sat., 11 to 6 p.m.
Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio | www. bereskinartgallery.com | 563-508-4630

Please join us this Wednesday, August 19, for the opening reception of Davenport artist Dean Kugler's exhibition, "It Figures," a beautiful series of drawings, paintings and sculptures that explore the human form. This is Dean's first solo exhibition since 1998 and takes him back to the college where he began to explore his love for the figure.  In addition, he will be discussing his newest monumental sculpture that is headed to ARTPRIZE 2015 in Grand Rapids, MI titled "The Desecration of Adam".  Light refreshments will be served and Dean will talk about his work and answer questions at 4:30 pm. This event will be held at ArtSpace Gallery Quad Cities Campus, Bldg. 4 Black Hawk College 6600 34th Ave. Moline.

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