Introducing a New Original by George Tsui

"BEAUTY BEHIND THE MASK"

George has a fascination for masks,be they Japanese,Chinese, or Italian.Their frozen expression,blank eyes,scornful smile-all give him a sense of the mysterious,powerful yet strange.In this particular work,hedeliberately painted the mask to be skinlike,

as if the concubine is peeling off her face; all this suggesting that, even in the olden days,concubines were no exception in wanting to be somebody else.
The piece was transformed from George's original idea of a pastel-type

color painting to a glazing of the background down to almost nighttime.

The mask was kept as the main focus,with the golden fan, and finally the

girl holding the mask,following in importance.
If interested please contact Teri Galleries for availability at 504-887-8588,
1-800-533-8374 or via email at info@terigalleries.com.

Here's Your Chance to Own a Sabzi Original!

From now until August 15th, take advantage of an amazing opportunity to own a Sabzi original at a GREATLY REDUCED PRICE!
First Come, First Serve.
Purchase at an even lower rate than the Suggested Retail Prices (SRP) listed!

For pricing and availability, please contact Teri Galleries at 504-887-8588,
1-800-533-8374 or email us at info@terigalleries.com.

Introducing New Originals by Goble'

Teri Galleries is very proud to present to you,
the public, all new originals by acclaimed Louisiana artist Goble'. These new originals like "Backwater", a 24 x 30 original on masonite board, show the true beauty of the southern
landscape. The beautiful regalness of the oak trees and the awe inspiring calmness of the cypress swamps are what inspires
Goble' as he creates these pieces.
Goble's profound respect and love of the area in which he
grew up seems to eminate from his painting. He says of his
work, "I always feel great satisfaction when people say that my paintings remind them of a time or of places they knew in
their childhood."If interested please Call Teri Galleries for pricing
and availablity at 504-887-8588, 1-800-533-TERI or contact
us via email at www.info@terigalleries.com.

Happy Birthday Pete Fountain!

Teri Galleries is celebrating the 79th birthday of our long time friend
Pete Fountain. Pete has been a huge part of what makes New Orleans sounique and his music has touched so many throughout his long career.
Celebrate with us by purchasing one of the pieces that Pete's music
inspired. The embellished giclee' "Pete Fountain" by Louisiana artist
Matt Litchliter captures that indelible spirit that is Pete Fountain as he
plays during Mardi Gras and the during the procession of the Half Fast Walking Club.
The series of original paintings done by another Louisiana artist, Jim Tweedy,
have also been inspired by Pete Fountain. These pieces, both original and giclee's,
show Pete's love of life and music in these fun representations. These pieces
as well as Litchliter's piece have been co-signed by Pete Fountain.
If interested in either piece please contact Teri Galleries at 504-887-8588,
1-800-533-8374 or via email at info@terigalleries.com

Introducing New Artwork By Howard Terpning

We are proud to present new artwork from acclaimed artist Howard Terpning. The piece is titled "Test of Courage"and is a giclee' on canvas. Approx size: 28 x 29, This small edition run (approx. 125) will be available at the gallery to a limited number of investors.
Interest should be expressed to Teri Galleries immediately at 504-887-8588, 1-800-533-8374 or via email at info@terigalleries.com.

Check Out Our Disney Artists

Not only is Mickey in the house, but so is Donald, Tinkerbell, Winnie The Pooh, Jack Sparrow and all of your favorite ©Disney characters! Teri Galleries is expanding our ©Disney Collection and we're having tons of fun doing it! Featuring 20 of the top ©Disney artists from around the world, the Teri Galleries' ©Disney collection ranges from classic to contemporary in a variety of affordable price ranges.

We encourage you to browse our extensive collection of ©Disney art by CLICKING HERE. For availability and purchase inquiries, please contact Teri Galleries at 504-887-8588, 1-800-533-8374 or via email at info@terigalleries.com. ©Disney art is sure to put a smile on your face every time you see it!

A Tribute to the Art and Life of William Hemmerling

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of a dear friend and internationally-acclaimed artist, William "Bill" Hemmerling. Bill died the morning of June 15th after a 2 year battle with cancer.

The Influence of southern folk culture and many diverse life experiences are incorporated into the eclectic painting of William Hemmerling. Bill was born in Chicago and moved to Ponchatoula, Louisiana in 1977. Upon retirement in March 2002, he finally found time to paint from the heart. He was an untrained artist, yet his work reflects sophistication and creativity in both subject matter and the use of unusual materials. Bill was constantly searching for and using found or recycled materials for his one-of-a-kind creations.

There is an element of fantasy in much of his work and he often painted well into the early morning hours. He explored various themes of New Orleans Jazz musicians, Down By the River, nudes and famous artists and authors. But, he is best known for his series of Southern African American folk culture depicting life in the old south entitled "Sweet Olive". The Sweet Olive images are copyrighted and trademarked.

His love of people, his enthusiasm and his humble, "offbeat" nature have brought a definite excitement and energy to his folk art. In the words of Bill Hemmerling, "One day when I let God out of the box I built, he danced with me".

Additional Notations:
In 2009, Bill was successfully represented at ART EXPO in New York, The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and FI-ART in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. He has been honored by the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Northshore Regional Endowment for the Arts, and the African American Heritage Museum in Aurora, Illinois. He was also the 2005 poster artist for the New Orleans Jazz Fest and the poster artist for the 2008 and 2009 Strawberry Fest.

The building next to Bill's home will become The Hemmerling Musuem. The City of New Orleans looks forward to a space that continues to honor and showcase the work of this talented artist.

A portion of all purchases of Hemmerling works through Teri Galleries will be donated to The Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans.

To inquire about making a donation to The Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans on behalf of William Hemmerling, please contact Teri Galleries at 504-887-8588, 1-800-533-8374 or info@terigalleries.com.

Exciting new Hessam Abrishami originals for summer 2009

Artist Bio: Hessam

Persian born artist, Hessam Abrishami, creates dynamic compositions using powerful expression and vibrant colors along with great imagination. Inspired and encouraged by a high school teacher, Hessam discovered his love of art and his talent for painting at the age of 15. Within a few years, he was receiving top honors in such competitions as the "New Artist Competition" in Iran.

Hessam attended school in Italy where he concentrated on his love of portraiture and studies of the anatomy, although he did study impressionism, surrealism, cubism and modern art. The education attained in Italy, along with the influence of his native Persia, has helped to shape the colorful, dramatic, exciting, bold artwork that can be no other than Hessam. The French press has called his paintings "a statement in the fluidity of human figures.....with tension between each figure, a kinship that provokes the viewer to seek reasons for such relationship."

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Teri Galleries has had a wonderful creative relationship with Hessam Abrishami and is very delighted with the opportunity to share his latest works with the public. Dynamic and vibrant, Hessam's style allows for the beauty and the vulnerability of the human figure to tell a rich and captivating story to the viewer. His bold choice of color is used to convey a mood that has become essentially Hessam's trademark. If you are interested in purchasing an original, please contact Teri Galleries at 504-887-8588, 800-533-TERI or www.info@terigalleries.com.

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The History of New Orleans' Jazz and the Art of William Hemmerling

The History of New Orleans' Jazz...
Courtesy of Wikipedia.org
New Orleans has always been a significant center for music, showcasing its intertwined European, Latin American, and African cultures. New Orleans' unique musical heritage was born in its pre-American and early American days from a unique blending of European instruments with African rhythms. As the only North American city to allow slaves to gather in public and play their native music (largely in Congo Square, now located within Louis Armstrong Park), New Orleans gave birth to an indigenous music: JAZZ. Soon, brass bands formed, gaining popular attraction that still holds today. The city's music was later significantly influenced by Acadiana, home of Cajun and Zydeco music, and Delta blues.

The enormously famous New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival features jazz and many other genres by local, national, and internationally known artists.

The Art of William Hemmerling...
The Influence of southern folk culture and many diverse life experiences are incorporated into the eclectic painting of William Hemmerling. Bill was born in Chicago and moved to Ponchatoula, Louisiana in 1977. Upon retirement in March 2002, he finally found time to paint from the heart. He is an untrained artist, yet his work reflects sophistication and creativity in both subject matter and the use of unusual materials. Bill is constantly searching for and using found or recycled materials for his one-of-a-kind creations.

>>Click here to learn more about this Outstanding Louisiana Artist William Hemmerling

A Story of the Jazz Funeral

A Story of the Jazz Funeral... Courtesy of Wikipedia.org Jazz funeral is a common name for a funeral tradition with music which developed in New Orleans, LouisianThe term "jazz funeral" was long in use by observers from elsewhere, but was generally disdained as inappropriate by most New Orleans musicians and practitioners of the tradition. The preferred description was "funeral with music"; while jazz was part of the music played, it was not the primary focus of the ceremony. This reluctance to use the term faded significantly in the final 15 years or so of the 20th century among the younger generation of New Orleans brass band musicians more familiar with the post-Dirty Dozen Brass Band funk influenced style than the older traditional jazz New Orleans style. A typical jazz funeral begins with a march by the family, friends, and a brass band from the home, funeral home or church to the cemetery. Throughout the march, the band plays somber dirges and hymns. A change in the tenor of the ceremony takes place, after either the deceased is buried, or the hearse leaves the procession and members of the procession say their final good bye and they "cut the body loose". After this the music becomes more upbeat, often starting with a hymn or spiritual number played in a swinging fashion, then going into popular hot tunes. There is raucous music and cathartic dancing where onlookers join in to celebrate the life of the deceased. Those who follow the band just to enjoy the music are called the second line, and their style of dancing, in which they walk and sometimes twirl a parasol or handkerchief in the air, is called second lining. The Art of Alan Flattmann... Spanning a career of over 4 decades, Alan Flattmann is recognized as one of America's most outstanding and gifted artists. He was inducted into The Pastel Society of America’s “Hall of Fame” in 2006 and awarded the PSA Master Pastelist distinction in 1991. He is the recipient of the 1996 American Artist Art Masters Award for pastel teacher and has been listed in Who's Who in American Art since 1981. He won First Place for Landscape in the Inaugural Pastel Artist International Magazine Awards for World-Wide Excellence and Best of Show in the Pastel Society of North Florida 2004 Biennial National Exhibition.. In conjunction with the publication of the book, “Alan Flattmann’s French Quarter Impressions”, the mayor of New Orleans, C. Ray Nagin, officially proclaimed September 28, 2002 as Alan Flattmann Day in recognition of 25 years of success painting in the French Quarter. These are just a few of the numerous awards he had won over his career. He is also a founder and current president of the Degas Pastel Society and has served as a judge for many national painting exhibitions. Public collections include The New Orleans Museum of Art, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Oklahoma Art Center, Longview Museum of Art, Mississippi Museum of Art, Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, Meriden Arts Association, New Orleans Art Association, University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), Belhaven College and Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation. Click here to learn more!!

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Original Four Seasons Suite by Ellenshaw - Now Available!

As a visual effects designer and filmmaker, Harrison Ellenshaw's work can be seen in such films as STAR WARS, TRON, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK,CAPTAIN EO, DICK TRACY, and many others. He has also had a successful career as an artist with one-man shows of his paintings in London, New York, and San Francisco.

Peter Ellenshaw has received five Academy Award® nominations, winning the Oscar® for his stunning recreation of Edwardian London in the Walt Disney's classic, Mary Poppins. Throughout the years, Ellenshaw has sought to capture the drama and emotions of many different scenes. His work is represented in both public and private collections worldwide. He has received numerous honors and retrospectives including those by the American Film Institute, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Film Institute of Chicago, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the R.W. Norton Art Museum in Shreveport, Louisiana and has been bestowed the illustrious title of "Disney Legend."

In their first creative collaboration since Disney's, "The Black Hole" (1979), Peter & Harrison Ellenshaw have come together to create "We can Fly". Their first in a series of collaborative works celebrates the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney's, "Peter Pan".

This is just one of the four beautiful pieces in the Four Seasons Suite by Peter and Harrison Ellenshaw. Click here to view the Suite and learn more about the artists!

Their next piece will be "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," which according to Harrison, "was my introduction to Hollywood, at least to the Disney style of epic movie making. This was an exciting time, seeing my father involved in one of Walt Disney's most successful live action films."

NEW - Nana's Garden by Daniel Gerhartz

Daniel Gerhartz has done it again... with the release of his latest work, “Nana’s Garden”, Gerhartz captures the beauty of childhood innocence in a simple moment of time. his focus to light and texture lend a ethereal 3-d effect to the work.

Only 50 of an edition of 150 are available in the United States and we anticipate a very quick sell out. Interested investors should contact Teri Galleries immediately at 504-887-8588 or 800-533-8374.

"My desire as an artist is that the images I paint would point to the Creator, and not to me, the conveyor. J. S. Bach said it well as he signed his work, "Soli Deo Gloria," To God alone be the Glory." -Daniel F. Gerhartz

>Click here to learn more about Daniel Gerhartz.

New Disney Original by Tim Rogerson

As a rising star in the art world, Tim Rogerson casts his artwork with a very evident energy and passion. Inspired by the works of Edgar Degas and Malcolm Liepke, the North Carolina native has embarked on an artistic journey that has taken him from Degas to Disney to darling of the industry.

Mr. Rogerson grew up living the everyday life of a kid, playing outside and “hanging out” with friends, however, the artistic urge to create was always present, compelling him to apply the pictures and images in his head to paper and canvas.

Every child has a dream. For Mr. Rogerson, it was to be an artist as well as satisfying his desire to return to his home-state; back to the magical kingdom from which he came. Of course being surrounded by the whimsical images of Disney characters, even after his family moved to North Carolina; his father was an avid Disney collector and supporter, didn’t help curb his appetite for the Sunshine State. However, it was these images that helped form some of Mr. Rogerson’s style, which has begun to earn him critical acclaim.

Click here to learn more about Tim Rogerson.

New Original by James Coleman

James Coleman - a name synonymous with sweeping skies, tropical rain forests, rich deep woods and silent deserts. The images created by this talented man continue to delight all that view them.

The contribution made by Coleman to the world of art over some thirty years, both in film and fine art, makes him one of the most collected artists in contemporary art. His work is represented by some of the most prominent and respected galleries in North America, the Orient and the Hawaiian Islands.

Click here to learn more about James Coleman.

New from William Hemmerling!

"One day when I let God out of the box I built, he danced with me". - William Hemmerling

The Influence of southern folk culture and many diverse life experiences are incorporated into the eclectic painting of William Hemmerling. Bill was born in Chicago and moved to Ponchatoula, Louisiana in 1977. Upon retirement in March 2002, he finally found time to paint from the heart. He is an untrained artist, yet his work reflects sophistication and creativity in both subject matter and the use of unusual materials. Bill is constantly searching for and using found or recycled materials for his one-of-a-kind creations.

There is an element of fantasy in much of his work and he often paints well into the early morning hours. He explores various themes of New Orleans Jazz musicians, Down By the River, nudes and famous artists and authors. But, he is best known for his series of Southern African American folk culture depicting life in the old south entitled "Sweet Olive". The Sweet Olive images are copyrighted and trademarked.

His love of people, his enthusiasm and his humble, "offbeat" nature bring a definite excitement and energy to his folk art.

Click here to view new giclee's on canvas and learn more about William Hemmerling.

New from David Lloyd Glover - The Rock Series

David Lloyd Glover was born in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, in 1949. His early years were spent at Royal Roads Hartley Castle, formerly the baronial estate of Sir Robert Dunsmuir, which had been converted to a military college where his father served as an administrator. There, surrounded by neo-classical architecture, traditional Japanese, English and Italian gardens, as well as the stunning natural beauty of the British Columbia seacoast, Glover's sensitivity to the relationship between man and nature was nurtured. It is this sensitivity, which is the focal point of his work.

Glover's watercolor technique is largely based on that which is not done, and that which is not there. Paying close attention to the water, he cultivates degrees of colorlessness thus giving the painting to the light, which is softly diffused through the translucent pigments, so the painting is illuminated from within. Rather than rendering form through the definition of mass, Glover often merely suggests substance by painting the shadows that cling to form.

Click here to learn more about David Lloyd Glover.

Two New Originals by Marko Mavrovich!

Stricking a Pose: 20 x 24 Original Oil on Canvas
The Letter: 30 x 20 Original Oil on Canvas

Marko is a self-taught artist, though his influences include Winslow Homer, the French Impressionists, and his father (Miro, a watercolor artist). His passion for capturing the beauty of the ocean remains a constant theme in his work. Marko Mavrovich expertly captures the fleeting effects of light on the cool ocean water and verdant hillsides.

Marko's work has been widely exhibited in the United States, Europe, and Japan but especially in the home of his heritage, Croatia; where he has enjoyed considerable prestige and success in both one man and group shows every year since 1984. In the last year Marko's sucess has spread to Tokyo, Japan where he has just finished two sell out shows which proved there is no end to his international appeal.

Marko is Available for Original Commissions. Please contact Teri Galleries at (504) 887-8588 or (800) 533-TERI to commission a work by Marko.

Click here to learn more about Marko and his beautiful new originals.

LEGENDS - Proceeds will benefit VH1 Save the Music Foundation

Artist Tim Rogerson, known for his transformative artistic interpretations, has boldly brought together some of the most respected rock and roll musicians of our time. This fantasy collaboration celebrates the older generation's influence over the new and asks the question, "What music would this collaboration produce?"

The subjects in this piece were carefully considered by Mr. Rogerson. They are, from left to right: BB King, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Jimi Hendrix, John Frusciante, Keith Richards, Carlos Santana, and Chuck Berry. Each musician carries an artistic replication of the guitar they are famous for playing.

Proceeds from the sale of this painting will benefit VH1 - Save the Music Foundation, which helps develop sustainable music programs that provide children with equal access to music education regardless of their financial situation.

Legends is the first of three paintings that will be introduced this year to support VH1 - Save the Music Foundation.

For more information on Tim Rogerson click here.

New Originals by Disney Artist Rodel Gonzalez!

Rodel Gonzalez is an artist of inspirational talents with a keen eye for seeing the beauty in the commonplace and grace in the ordinary. His story starts with an initiation into the art business through the tutelage of his father, Rick Gonzalez and grandfather, Felix Gonzalez, at the age of 9. “Growing up my father would always tells me to not be intimidated by the paint and be 100 % sure about my intentions on my first stroke at the canvas” says Rodel. His explorations of color, form, and composition ignited a lifelong passion for the arts in its many forms.
>>Click here to learn more about Rodel Gonzalez.

New to Teri Galleries - Debra Lanning

Throughout her life, images whether on paper, canvas, or wood, have been modes of Debra Lanning’s self expression. Her paintings convey a sense of nature through abstractions. Lanning’s strong sense of color creates an abstract landscape that is contemporary and inspirational.

Debra received her Associate of Liberal Art from Grand Rapids Community College. She went on to attain a Bachelor of Fine Art from Grand Valley State University. During her time at GVSU she was awarded a scholarship to attend Oxbow, Chicago Art Institute’s summer camp. Once she completed her studies at the university she began painting and participating in multiple solo and group exhibitions. Her work can be found in many notable collections such as Greektown Hotel & Casino in Detroit, The Melting Pot in Ann Arbor, Westin Hotel in Tampa, and MEI Hotel in North Miami.

Her love of the water has strongly influenced her work. Water is constantly moving, rolling and bubbling. There is a natural repetition which occurs within the sapphire waters of the earth’s lakes and oceans. This last year has been an inspiring adventure, to capture nature. Losing sight of land, sailing off into the horizon is quite an experience, then coming across to the other side and seeing land appear. Being out on the water where you are able to sit and watch the dawn break, then seeing the vibrant colors shift with the day and end with an explosion of color. It’s just amazing to watch all the light bounce around, reflect and twist. After an adventure it is a pleasure to return to the studio to revisit the horizon, express the experience and create art.
>>Click here to view more originals by Debra Lanning.