Title: Charmed; Medium: Collage; Size: 18
art news from the studio of
Eileen Downes...the artist who "paints" with bits of torn paper for a palette  
 
Februrary 2009
In This Issue
The Gift of Art
Sacramento News and Review
Newly Released Giclee Prints
Join Our Mailing List
Where To Find My Work
This Month:
 
Hang It Up Gallery
(Selected Originals and Prints) 
4359 Town Center Blvd. Ste 113
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 939-1845
http://www.hangitupgallery.com
  
Pinky's Sacramento
(Giclee Prints Jan. 20 - Feb. 28)
5379 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 451-8185
 
Nava's
(Giclee Prints Only)
2220 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
 
Mellow Me Out
(Giclee Prints Only)
1120 Fulton Ave Ste H
Sacramento, CA 95825
and
555 Capitol Mall, Ste 276
Sacramento, CA 95814
 
 
Future Exhibitions
 
June 2009
Eileen Downes - American River Series
20th Street Art Gallery

911 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 930-0500
http://www.20art.net
 
June 2009
Butler Institute of American Art
524 Wick Avenue
Youngstown, Ohio 44502
 
July 2009
Western Colorado Center for the Arts
1803 N. 7th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81508 
 
Puke Ariki
(dates and details to be announced)
1 Ariki Street
Private Bag 2025
New Plymouth, New Zealand
 
The MADD Gallery
American Samoa
(dates and details to be announced)
Artistic Greetings...
Happy Valentine's Day to my dear collectors, galleries, friends, and fellow art aficionados!  Love is in the air...  here's what has been going on in my studio lately:
Art Makes a Great Valentine's Day Gift for your Sweetheart
Why not give a creative Valentine's day gift to your loved-one this year?  Art is something to be treasured and enjoyed everyday.
 
 Vanentine Heart
Artist: Eileen Downes
Title: Valentine Heart 
Medium: Collage 
Size: 20" x 20" 
Giclee prints available 
 
Top 5 reasons to buy ART as a gift
1. Paintings are not just for art lovers; they can be for anyone who loves the subject depicted in the painting: animals, birds, flowers, butterflies, shoes, children, nature, and sports.   
2. Art is thoughtful. Every painting has a story behind it
3. Art is unexpected and unique.  Most of us do not expect a gift of art for Valentines' Day, Birthday, or Anniversary. Why not give something different and more personal?
4. Art is easy to buy. Visit area galleries such as 20th Street Art Gallery in midtown Sacramento or Hang It Up Gallery in El Dorado Hills.The friendly, knowledgeable staff will help you select just the right piece. They can answer any questions you may have about the artists, media, technique, or about shipping, returns, or anything else.
5. Art can be affordable. If original artwork is too expensive for your budget try limited edition Giclee prints which are often priced at $200 and under.  Where else can you get such a beautiful and thoughtful gift for so little?
Sacramento News and Review
 
Watch for the February 26th issue of the Sacramento News and Review.
There will be an interesting article featuring me and several of my artist friends including metal sculptor Kristen Hoard, who uses recycled metal in her fabulous sculptures.  Check out her amazing work on her website: http://www.metalphoria.com/
The article will focus on the emerging trends of artists embracing environmental concerns in their work.  Yes, my artwork is indeed "Green," as I recycle discarded magazines.  My collage paintings are composed of many layers of torn magazine papers; the images are NOT painted as many observers often think at first glance.  The Sacramento News and Review is found at newsstands, coffee shops, and other retail establishments in the downtown and midtown areas of Sacramento.
 
Newly Released Giclee Prints 
Pinky's Sacramento, CA
 
 Title: Ocean Breeze
Artist: Eileen Downes
Title: Ocean Breeze
         Limited Edition Giclee Print
Medium: Collage
Size: 16" x 20"
 
Come see my newly released Limited Edition Giclee prints from the Scenes From Hawaii Series at Pinky's Sacramento.  Prints available only January 20th - February 28th.  All prints are signed, numbered, matted and framed.
 
Pinky's
5379 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 451-8185  

Hawaii no 2 
Artist: Eileen Downes
Title: Sunset at Kimo's - Lahaina, Maui
Limited Edition Giclee Print
Medium: Collage
Size: 20" x 16"
Favorite Artist quote of the week:
 
"I always thought that one of the reasons why a painter likes especially to have other painters look at his or her work is the shared experience of having pushed paint around."
                                                            Chuck Close
 
Thank you so much for your continued support. 
Feel free to forward this newsletter to your art-loving friends.  I enjoy hearing from you, so please keep your comments and suggestions for articles coming.
 
Sincerely,
Eileen Downes...the artist who "paints" with bits of torn paper for a palette