Welcome to the October issue of the Geary Gallery Guide.

Fall is here in New England. Before the hustle and bustle of the holidays start, take some time to indulge your love of art. We are proud to feature the thought-provoking oil paintings of two renowned artists: John Reilly and Liron Sissman — through October at Geary Gallery.

Also, if you’re looking for unique and lasting gifts, a reminder that Accent Restoration, a division of Geary Gallery, can take care of the cleaning, repair and restoration of your oil paintings, frames and sculptures. Visit our artwork restoration page for more details.

For a truly special gift for the holidays and forever, Geary provides a new portrait service — a one-of-a-kind painting of a person, pet or even your home. Read below for details.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Sincerely,

Anne & Tom Geary
(203) 655-6633
info@gearygallery.com

Searching for a Spectacular and Unique Gift?
Nothing could compare to the lasting gift of a custom portrait of someone you love, your family, pet or even your home. Geary Gallery makes your decision easy and affordable by special arrangement with a select few of some of our favorite artists. Stop by with your photo and receive a one-of-a-kind work of art. Portraits are available in graphite or oils, houses in pen & ink or acrylic, and pets in oils. Call us for more information: 203-655-6633.

Have you tried our Curbside Pick-up?
Just a reminder that Geary Gallery now offers a service for our customers who may have children in the car, are on the go or just find it difficult to manage a larger piece of artwork. Geary Gallery’s new curbside pick-up allows customers to stay in their car while we’ll carefully move your artwork into the car for you. Now that’s service!

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Bring it to Accent Picture Framing at Geary Gallery. Choose from more than 1,000 corner samples. To learn more, view the commercial or call (203) 655-6633 for details.

Featured Artist, October
John Reilly, Spontaneous Studies in Oil

Prior to picking up a paint brush in 1985, John Reilly ran a successful mid-town Manhattan advertising agency by the age of 23. Once he devoted himself to painting, Reilly channeled the same focus, creativity and energy that drove his success in advertising into his artwork.

Born in Brooklyn and a resident of Califon, New Jersey, Reilly studied painting in New York City at the Art Student’s League, the National Academy of Design with Sam Adoquei and privately with Burt Silverman and Everett Raymond Kinstler. In New Jersey, he attended the Newark School of Fine Art.

Reilly describes his paintings as "spontaneous studies done in oil." He uses varied subjects — from bankers to belly dancers — to express his passion for variety and spontaneity. He blends sensitive brushwork with bold, vibrant colors to capture the unique visual essence of his subjects.

His artwork has been exhibited at the Nabisco Gallery, Audubon Artist’s at the Salmagundi Club and the National Academy of Design. He has also done one person shows at the New Jersey Center for Visual Arts, the Watchung Arts Center, the Robert Wood Johnson Children’s Specialized Hospital and the Clarence Dillon Public Library. His work was also featured in Peapack Gladstone Bank’s 2009 calendar.

To view John’s work, visit his online gallery.
To learn more about him, read his biography.

Featured Artist, October
Liron Sissman, Portraits of a Universal Nature

According to Liron Sissman, every painting is a self portrait of a universal nature. She does not paint people — instead, her subject is nature and the world we live in — images which viewers of diverse backgrounds can relate to. Like her flower paintings, Sissman’s landscapes are not just to reflect nature but rather to project an inner reflection, a metaphorical journey. Sissman admires the intense emotions found in the works of the Expressionists. Like them, she mixes her soul with her paints.

Sissman’s paintings have won multiple awards, have been written about extensively and appear in more than 100 private collections from New York to California. Her work was famously featured in the movie "Something Borrowed" starring Kate Hudson.

Liron Sissman is a Fellow of The American Artists Professional League. Her biography is listed in Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Art and Who’s Who of American Women. She is also the founder of www.ArtistAdvisory.com, a website that promotes emerging visual artists.

View images of Liron Sissman paintings at Geary Gallery's online gallery.

To view Liron’s carvings, visit her online gallery.
To learn more about her, read her biography.

We cordially invite you for "Studies in Spontaneity and Spirituality" featuring the oils of John Reilly and Liron Sissman. The exhibit runs from October 1 – October 31, 2011. Admission is free, paintings and decoys are available for acquisition. Geary Gallery is open to the public Wednesday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is located at 576 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820. Visit our website at www.gearygallery.com for more information or call (203) 655-6633.